Well said, Paul. I happen to believe that the government cabal is being driven by campaign contributions and special interests with very deep pockets. Our political class are looking out for THEIR best interests and not ours. Supremes included. John Roberts believes that he'll make more in speaking fees and free trips to Malta than if he ruled otherwise. He reportedly was initially against the ACA, but then someone (with deep pockets) got to him. Our entire system is corrupt to it's core.

Just like Bush did with John Roberts.

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egotistical narcissists

We have been, but all it's gotten us is more Rep/Dem politicians who are more beholden to special-interest campaign-contributors than to the voters. Elected Constitutionalists are few and far between because they lie to get elected and change colors once in office.

Again, nice thought Paul, but the Rep/Dem cabal control the state legislatures, too, and they're loath to give up control.

Many agreed with Paul, but he didn't have the "image" to carry the message forward. It's hard to picture RP standing on Lexington Green with a musket. Message matters, but patriots follow leaders that can project an image--RP has the message, but not the image.

My very point, Paul. We're being backed into a corner with no alternative but to fight our way out. A very small percentage of colonists wanted separation from England, but as the rebellion grew, more saw the light and joined in. I believe that we're in the pamphlet-writing, beerhall-talking, tea-partying stage--the anger, desperation, determination are building. Gun and ammunition sales are booming for a reason. Many can feel it coming. All we need is a Lexington-type soldier to pull the first trigger.

And that country would be? I've looked at Costa Rica and New Zealand and they're rapidly becoming as bad as we are.

Nice thought, Gary, but with the Rep/Dem cabal running the election and two committed Marxists as the candidates, we have no choice but to buy more guns and ammo and pray that enough others are doing likewise.

Perhaps, but remember that the strike zone in those days was HUGE compared to today. It took a lot more to hit a pitch that was somewhere between you knees and your nose, the ball was dead, and the typical outfield was deeper. (My grandfather was a catcher for the Pirates when Wagner was playing.) Besides the question was "the greatest player ever" not (the greatest player ever if he played today." ;-) As far as Pirate players, I'll still take Clemente (perhaps because I got to go to Pirate games in the mid '60s. Will always remember walking down through Schenley Park to Forbes Field.)