Our founding fathers weren't naive. They knew that a president, once elected, could turn tyrannical. That's why they gave us a system of checks and balances, and separation of powers to rein in the president and keep him from oppressing his own people. Unfortunately, in the wake of 9/11, Americans got so scared, that, instead of protecting our democracy from President Bush, we gave him the keys to the kingdom. We handed over our rights like a trembling child hands over his lunch money to a school yard bully. It is tragic for America that the people and Congress didn't put up more of a fight to preserve our liberty. But, liberty is not for the weak. Russ is the rare exception -- he's a true Patriot. It's a shame there aren't more like him. May those of us fighting for our liberty prevail. And, all you ditto-heads -- you can thank us later.









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