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ElFenix

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though i like 1 quite a bit i like 21 the most. mmmm beeer
 

FoBoT

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Originally posted by: GoodRevrnd
#10 is a very close second (and then #1). Would be nice if we were a federalist republic.

we are supposed to be, AFAIK

the CIA's own web site lists the United States government as follows
United States Government
Country name: conventional long form: United States of America

conventional short form: United States

abbreviation: US or USA
Government type: federal republic; strong democratic tradition
Capital: Washington, DC

linky

oh, wait, since the "modern day" federal government has stopped adhearing to the Tenth admendement, i guess we aren't anymore :(
 

glenn1

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wow!! next time i am in delaware (ok, that might be a while) , i want to buy you a drink!!!

Deal. So long as if i'm in Missouri first, you let me buy you one :)

 

mithrandir2001

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You read #2 and you wonder, why all the hatred? Personal protection is a natural, irrevocable right that cannot be confiscated by government.
 

jlee

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The second. It makes all the others possible.

I like the first and tenth as well..unfortunately the 'free commerce clause' kinda put a twist to it..