Burning the Law in a Riot of Treason

As nightfall does not come at once, neither does oppression. In both instances, there's a twilight where everything remains seemingly unchanged, and it is in such twilight that we must be aware of change in the air, however slight, lest we become unwitting victims of the darkness.

The departure of Alberto Gonzales from the Attorney General's Office brings America to a place of definitions, and hanging in the balance is the very idea of the nation itself. The basic concepts and fundamental principles of our republic now stand as the only legitimate considerations going forward, for they have been tested almost to annihilation already, and will not endure much longer if we continue on this path. Full Story »

Posted by Dwight Rousu
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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Aug 27, 2007 - 11:37 PM PDT
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Edited by: Kaizar Campwala - Aug 28, 2007 - 9:10 AM PDT

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Dwight Rousu
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by Dwight Rousu - Oct. 1, 2008

The idea of committing treason to the rule of law resonates as a discription of the infamy of this administration. A most excellent essay.

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Kaizar Campwala
2.2
by Kaizar Campwala - Oct. 1, 2008

This opinion piece is a waste of time. While employing grandiose words, it doesn't bring any new insight or analysis to the resignation of Gonzales.

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Jim Lang
2.3
by Jim Lang - Oct. 1, 2008

Over the top in content and style.

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Gary Holcomb
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by Gary Holcomb - Oct. 1, 2008

I can find no reason to object to anything stated in this article. I find it well written, concise, accurate, informative and compelling.

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