This country is becoming so divided in basic values and polarized in philosophy that I can see no clear path to a reconciliation of these two opposing camps.I know. So do a few others. Possibly 3%...
Continued coexistence would require not compromise but submission because this confrontation involves diametrically opposed principles… and I don’t cotton to compromising principles. As I’ve said, compromise of principle is no compromise—its surrender and traditionalists are unwilling to surrender their principles.
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As I’ve said, compromise of principle is no compromise—its surrender...
ReplyDeleteThere is no better way to state it than that.
Personally, I'm tired of repeatedly "compromising" only to have the other side come right back and demand more.
The line in the sand has been drawn as far as I'm concerned.
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No compromise. No surrender. Enough. Smokehouse III
ReplyDeleteI wish the first sentence were actually true--then there might be a respectable chance of things getting better in the end. Instead, what we're seeing is a country where virtually everyone has the same values and philosophy, and have become polarized over utter trivia.
ReplyDeleteIt's like being in Renassaince Europe watching a bunch of Christians getting ready to spend 30 years slaughtering each other over silly religious disagreements that are barely even comprehensible to a non-Christian.
I just wish people would realize it isn't "liberals" who are the problem, but authoritarians of whatever "philosophy". If you support the oppression of a group of non-aggressors of any sort, you are helping flush liberty down the toilet.
ReplyDeleteThese same conflicts arose in the late 1850s. It took a war to force the patriots, the folks who were willing to put their lives on the line for the freedom to live their lives as they saw fit, to force them into submission to a physically stronger central government.
ReplyDeleteLincoln's words of praise for the soldiers who gave their lives to perpetuate a government of, by, and for "the people" were inadvertently addressed to the Confederate troops who died at Gettysburg rather than to the union soldiers who perished in order to perpetuate a stronger central government.
We just may be approaching a conflict that will surpass the loss in life suffered in the war of northern aggression. Patriots can only compromise for so long until they realize the necessity of rising up against their oppressors.
I wish I had the ability to put to words the way I feel, as eleoquently as Col Dan or David. That pretty much sums up where I stand at this point. No Retreat No Surrender.
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David, just a thought but under leave a comment, should it not say,
Speak Now And Forever Hold Your Piece?
For your enjoyment, Hagler. I understand you have some kind of complaint against Christianity, and Christians in particular. Fine. I would like to point out that the minute one engages in un-Christian behaviour, one is no longer a Christian. If one were to back up, stop behaving that way, and make amends for any wrongs committed, one could be called a Christian again. I don't have anything against atheists, or agnostics. What brought you to the point that you want to vent your hatred of Christians so much?
ReplyDeleteActually, sean, Christians claim "once saved; always saved". That means they are still Christians no matter how they are acting. Plus, add the fact that many of them actually think they are doing what God wants when they are doing these things.
ReplyDeleteThey have every right to believe whatever thay want, but no right to coerce others who have differing beliefs, nor to pass "laws" to enforce their religious ideals.
Just forget it.
ReplyDeleteYou are wrong Kent, as are those supposed Christians who have said such things.
ReplyDeleteI am not very religious. In fact, I am not religious. I do believe in a Supreme Being, but cannot honestly say I am religious, nor do I adhere to any religious dogma. However, even I know that the Christian faith, requires correction of the flaw or sin to remained saved. Asking forgiveness does not make one immune from the wrath of God, if that petitioner continues in the paths for which he needs forgiveness, despite what the Catholic church and some Baptist churches say.
It' in the manual, look it up.
Sean, for your enjoyment (or at least remedial education):
ReplyDeleteThirty Years' War
That was uncalled for.
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