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tavalon

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8. I don't have to agree with patriots to recognize their patriotism

Reply to ProgressiveProfessor (Reply #2)

Sun Feb 24, 2013, 03:20 PM

Feb 2013

I know the teabaggers are poorly informed but their intent is dissent to the government and in that, they are exercising their patriotic duty, would that it were more educated.

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“While some think dissent is unpatriotic, I argue that dissent is the highest form of patriotism." [View all] Fire Walk With Me Feb 2013 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author CJCRANE Feb 2013 #1

The Tea Baggers are certainly dissenting from this administration's actions and intent ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #2

Are you saying dissent is unpatriotic antiquie Feb 2013 #3

No, I think it is much more subtle than the OP sound bite approach ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #5

Please see my unsubtle reply, Post #4. n/t Fire Walk With Me Feb 2013 #7

They are actually supporting this administration's back-door actions. Fire Walk With Me Feb 2013 #4

I don't have to agree with patriots to recognize their patriotism tavalon Feb 2013 #8

Agree with Howard and am intent upon expressing approbation when those in national office violate indepat Feb 2013 #6

a quote for a quote limpyhobbler Feb 2013 #9