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To announce that there must be NO criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President Right or Wrong, is not only UNPATRIOTIC and SERVILE, but is Morally TREASONABLE to the American Public.
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Cognitive Biases
Self-fulfilling prophecy (also called "behavioral confirmation effect") – the tendency to engage in behaviors that elicit results which will (consciously or not) confirm existing attitudes.
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Conflict and Conciliation: Faith and Politics in an Age of Global Dissonance

Despite the peaceful foundations of global monotheistic religions, the broad diversity of interpretations can lead to a sharp paradox regarding the use of force. Inevitably, we must ask ourselves: How can those who ascribe to peaceful beliefs suspend their own moral foundation to beat the drums of war? ... read more
Hubert H. Humphrey
The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously.






