JS-Kit/Echo comments for article at http://smallestminority.blogspot.com/2008/08/quote-of-day_07.html (15 comments)

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jsid-1218118587-595153  Sebastian at Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:16:27 +0000

No, I don't think they get it at all. In fact, I think we probably scare them a bit. I don't mean the Mike Vanderboeghs of the world, I mean the people who spoke against what he said. I think they were a bit taken back we didn't just condemn the idea outright.

No, they do not consider revolt to be legitimate. I think the kind of people at Bradys would stand idly by while people were stuffed in the cattle cars. What's even worse, I think, is that they probably firmly believe it could just never happen here. I hope they are right, but I also hope my house doesn't burn down, and suspect it won't. Still, I'm not about to drop my homeowners policy.


jsid-1218125237-595155  Russell at Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:07:17 +0000

Sheesh, if that is getting their panties in a bunch, wait until they hear from this loon:

"It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! "

What utter rubbish! Tinfoil hat ravings!


jsid-1218125806-595157  Oldsmoblogger at Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:16:46 +0000

I think the kind of people at Bradys would stand idly by while people were stuffed in the cattle cars.

I think the kind of people at Bradys would help stuff people like us in the cattle cars.

III


jsid-1218131179-595163  Ed "What the" Heckman at Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:46:19 +0000

Russell,

Did you intentionally omit who made that statement?

I could be wrong, but that sounds like John Adams. Of course, the British had landed an army and were already occupying Boston at the time he made this statement.

I might also note that this was after an attempt by the British to clear out the armory in Lexington. Even though the British troops were ripped apart as they returned to Boston, that was only after they had ripped apart the farmers who had formed up on the green to stop them. I'm not real keen on being in the position of one of the farmers facing the British when the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" was fired. How 'bout you?


jsid-1218131412-595164  GrumpyOldFart at Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:50:12 +0000

Um, Ed... the name of the guy who made the "liberty or death" speech was Patrick Henry.


jsid-1218132257-595166  Sebastian at Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:04:17 +0000

I actually don't think the Bradys are the cattle car stuffing types. Josh Sugarmann might be though :)


jsid-1218132779-595169  Ride Fast at Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:12:59 +0000

Hey, nice countdown clock and thanks for the "when and where" idea. Which I stole. So we're even, even though I wasn't keeping track.


jsid-1218140006-595175  Less at Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:13:26 +0000

Kevin, just had to say that you totally rock and If I get the good fortune to meet you, I'm buying the first round...


jsid-1218141713-595176  Ed "What the" Heckman at Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:41:53 +0000

Doh! Now I have a palm print on my forehead.

I guess I just kind of skipped over the end 'cause I was already thinking that John Adams made exactly the same arguments.


jsid-1218141737-595177  Kevin Baker at Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:42:17 +0000

Kevin, just had to say that you totally rock and If I get the good fortune to meet you, I'm buying the first round...

Fair enough. Thanks!


jsid-1218173901-595199  Russell at Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:38:21 +0000

Ed, I did leave off the author on purpose, who, as it was pointed out by GrumpyOldFart, was Patrick Henry.

And no, I don't care to be one of the farmers. But should I find myself there, I hope I can stand up and do what needs to be done.

The Bradys will happily assemble the tracks, the cattle cars, the man power needed to stuff them, and then ignore what happens as long as the Chiiiildren are 'safe'.


jsid-1218226765-595232  DJ at Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:19:25 +0000

Russell, they'll have a different slogan then, and the one that comes to mind is, "They need killin'."

Ironic, ain't it?


jsid-1218228203-595235  cmblake6 at Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:43:23 +0000

"Of course, the British had landed an army and were already occupying Boston at the time he made this statement."
And the communist left that would take away our freedom have NOT occupied DC?
"one that comes to mind is, "They need killin'.""
Isn't there already a law in Texas by that terminology?


jsid-1218235981-595237  Russell at Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:53:01 +0000

DJ,

Indeed!

But suggesting doublethink on a Friday, sir? Have you no shame!


jsid-1218244499-595239  DJ at Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:14:59 +0000

Russell, I'm retired. Do you really expect me to keep track of what day it is? I have no shame.


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