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In their own word, from Republican senator Barry Goldwater:

Those who seek absolute power, even though they seek it to do what they regard as good, are simply demanding the right to enforce their own version of heaven on earth. And let me remind you, they are the very ones who always create the most hellish tyrannies.

And another:

Republicans are selling their soul to win elections. Mark my word, if and when these preachers get control of the party, and they're sure trying to do so, it's going to be a terrible damn problem. Frankly, these people frighten me. Politics and governing demand compromise. The government won't work without it. But these Christians believe they are acting in the name of God, so they can't and won't compromise. I know, I've tried to deal with them.

• Said in November 1994, as quoted in John Dean, Conservatives Without Conscience (2006).

It's already a quarter through, stick a fork in it!

Investigate what?

Thanks for that. NERD! Kidding aside I'll be making a couple trips to the library this week to use the printer. I'll look into it. If squirrel brain remembers I'll try to come back and let you know hoe it goes.

Met one of my best friends in Seattle when he was stayimg at a hostel. They really are a great system. I hope your next 23 years see the creation of a better world than the one we're fighting against at the moment.

My brother in christ

Please, can we start using "brother in strife" instead of associating people with that blood cult?

That sounds awesome. Not so much an option for a suburban dad in the midwest, though. :)

Like war striders in every camp and bot drop wasn't enough misery. Solo silo and leveller look lik they're going to be my new staples.

I've moved to only discussing politics offline ie. in the pub

For someone who's third place was almost always bars and clubs, quitting drinking really curtailed my social life. I've gone to bars since quitting and there's just no draw for me there now. Turns out not all bar friends are non-bar friends, not shocked but sad.

Yeah, maybe they should find someone more qualified like a banker or a lawyer.

On the other hand, a comedian has been thwarting one of the richest, most powerful men in the world for the last 4 years.

Bub Rubb!

I can hear him sayimg woooowooooo

Paraphrased, yes