One mans terrorist is another mans freedom fighter I guess Ronald Reagan believed in those words, he supported the Contras. For Nicaragua, America was involved in state sponsored terrorism. And who could forget Colonel Oliver North, the man who sold weapons to Iranian terrorists (the ones who killed 250 marines asleep in their bunker) so he could fund covert actions for the Contras?
Until 9/11, America was a safe haven for terrorists. In fact, there were terrorists training camps all over the US. This was a disturbing fact for one of its allies, Britain. For the prior two decades, the British authorities were confounded as IRA members fled to the US, some of them escaped convicts. US courts in California and other states either prolonged or denied extradition.
So the next time you hear words like "You are either with us or against us", just remember, it wasn't long ago that you were part of the problem.
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"There is no creator" - the Dalai Lama. These are words of common sense, and it tells me that "spirituality" has nothing in particular to do with a belief in the supernatural. But then, those of us who grew up in the seventies watching "Kung Fu" already knew that being a vegan, atheist who follows the path of the buddha can reach enlightenment.
All kidding aside, what does a vegetarian atheist have to say? Stick around and you'll find out! Politically I'm rather liberal, but I do like to listen to staunch conservative talk show host Michael (the 'Whiner') Savage so I'll probably be mentioning him from time to time in my weblogs. So for now, how about some talk of broccoli, carrots and peas? Recipe's anyone??
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"As mankind becomes more liberal, they will be more apt to allow that all those who conduct themselves as worthy members of the community are equally entitled to the protections of civil government. I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality."
- George Washington
"Maybe happiness is a fragment of existence, but with better packaging."
