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Old 09-08-2007, 11:36 AM   #12
Flint
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Originally Posted by lumberjim
Why the hell isn't the Libertarian Party a major player? I mean, from a purely philosophical standpoint, wouldn't most of us prefer to be left alone? Why do we have to choose between war monger religious zealots and nanny state socialists?
The reason is: wedge issues are touted to create an "us versus them" mentality, and we play right into it, like total dumbasses.
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