The size of the lie......sm
Posted By: LVMT on 2006-08-07
In Reply to: Half of U.S. still believes Iraq had WMD - Democrat
The size of the lie is a definite factor in causing it to be believed, because the vast masses of a nation are, in the depths of their hearts, more easily deceived than they are consciously and intentionally bad.
The primitive simplicity of their minds renders them more easy victims of a big lie than a small one, because they themselves often tell little lies but would be ashamed to tell big ones. Such a form of lying would never enter their heads. They would never credit others with the possibility of such great impudence as the complete reversal of facts.
~ Adolph Hitler, Mein Kampf
Modern Day Examples of the Big Lie, ie The Complete Reversal of the Facts:
The 'Patriot' Act
Clear Skies Initiative
No Child Left Behind
Help America Vote Act
Iraq was not about the oil
They hate us because of our freedoms
Iraq is going well, the people are better off
National ID Cards and Checkpoints are to protect you ... and last but not least...
4 hijacked planes defeated US air defenses because our military was 'looking outward'
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White House Campaign to Intimidate Congress on Iraq Will Backfire
Politicians in Washington and Baghdad Failing U.S. Soldiers With Zero Progress on Political Reconciliation in Iraq |
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WASHINGTON - November 30 - Former Congressman Tom Andrews, National Director of the Win Without War coalition, released the following statement today on President Bush’s latest attempt to intimidate Congress on Iraq:
“President Bush is once again playing his fear and manipulation card in a desperate move to intimidate Congress into handing him a $196 billion blank check to continue a failed strategy in Iraq. Congress must not be fooled by the President’s rhetoric which is nothing more than the latest in a long line of misleading and false statements this President has made about the war.
“The President’s threats to start layoffs at the Defense Department and military bases around the country – after the Congress awarded him the largest defense budget in American history – does not pass the straight face test. The fact that the Commander and Chief used the Pentagon for political theater and the military as a political ploy is nothing short of shameful.
“The failure of the Administration’s Iraq policy to foster political reconciliation in Iraq is now threatening to unleash a new wave of violence with our soldiers once again in the crossfire. As published reports today indicate, the lack of a plan to absorb returning refugees back into Iraqi communities is about to fuel another wave of violence. The soldiers, who have been asked to sacrifice everything to give politicians in Washington and Baghdad time to achieve political stability, are suffering the grave consequence of President Bush’s failure.
“The President claimed yesterday that ‘The American people do not want the government to create needless uncertainty for those defending our country.’ He is exactly right. The Congress owes our soldiers in Iraq and the people they represent certainty that the endless war strategy of the president is over and will be replaced by a plan to end the war and bring our troops home quickly and safely. It is unacceptable to continue to demand that our brave men and women in uniform be willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for the failures of politicians in Washington and Baghdad.
“Congress must reject the President’s latest budget busting war funding bill and act quickly to end the war in Iraq.” |
How would you know the size?
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I don't think the size of the subscribership is the point....
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” From the Russell Means article below this posting, quote attributed to Margaret Mead.
I think that the important point of GT's post is the fact that the paper is located in Crawford.
Yeah. Their **big tent* is now about the size
NM
THE SAME, lame excuses! It was about the SIZE
and not asked for permission!
Looks like a pretty good size crowd at the Alamo and in Sacramento and in Georgia.
Guys, I know you all worship at the feet of the Obama false idol, but for God's sake turn the channel every once in while!
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