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Re: OT: The cycle of democracy
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Jay Maynard <[log in to unmask]>
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Jay Maynard <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 22 Mar 2004 07:02:10 -0600
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On Mon, Mar 22, 2004 at 10:16:15AM +0100, Christian Lheureux wrote:
> As much as I respect religion and those who believe in it (ANY religion,
> FWIW), it disturbs me a lot to have an elected official making his/her
> decisions based on the Holy Scriptures or any other faith-based document.
> IMHO, decision-making processes in political questions should be based on a
> carefully weighed assessment of available options, risks, likely outcomes,
> etc.

So far, so good.

> So when GWB shouts "Who's not with us is against us", it's clearly
> Bible-based bias.

Uhm. Huh? How do you get here from there?

> It's also a good way to spoil a two-century old alliance beyond
> recognition.

So is another country seeking to exercise a veto over our foreign policy, as
France did.

> And I certainly regret this.

I'm not fond of it either. However, those who complain about the US's
actions need to remember their own.

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