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sabrina 1

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10. Well, if that is what happened, and it certainly looks that way, they will do what authoritarians

Reply to rhett o rick (Reply #9)

Thu Nov 27, 2014, 01:08 AM

Nov 2014

always do, abuse the power they took. History is full of these periods, but in the end, they don't really last very long. And I think that is why they are so desperate, the know that. So whenever the people take to the streets, no matter how peaceful, they react with violence and anger. See OWS and now Ferguson. That is a sign of fear imo.

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Former Gov. Siegelman’s daughter seriously injured in hit-and-run, home from hospital [View all] Octafish Nov 2014 OP

Why do the Ruling Oligarchs hate the Siegelmans? nm rhett o rick Nov 2014 #1

He stood in the way of their War Inc. Octafish Nov 2014 #2

They can really hold a grudge. nm rhett o rick Nov 2014 #3

Maybe because back when Cheney was trying to lie this country into war, airc, a few people, not many sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #4

But isn't it carrying a grudge too far to keep him locked up forever. And Obama going along? rhett o rick Nov 2014 #5

For these lunatics, nothing is too far. I hope she has some protection. Though who could be trusted sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #6

The fact that a Democratic president couldn't or wouldn't help the Gov rhett o rick Nov 2014 #7

Yes, same here. I can't imagine how the DOJ was able to overturn Stevens' conviction due to sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #8

If your asking, I believe there was a silent coup. It happened over years most likely. rhett o rick Nov 2014 #9

Well, if that is what happened, and it certainly looks that way, they will do what authoritarians sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #10