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The Republic As Prey
The American Spectator ^ | 7/28/15 | Scott McKay

Posted on 08/02/2015 11:20:14 AM PDT by MarvinStinson

The Obama administration’s lawlessness reached a pinnacle last week after videos of Planned Parenthood executives discussing the sale of body parts from aborted fetuses began to surface.

In the Senate, amendments to de-fund Planned Parenthood were filed but not passed. Meanwhile, Attorney General Loretta Lynch, who was confirmed thanks to 10 Republican Senate votes, announced she would be launching an investigation as a result of the videos… into their producers.

So when evidence of illegal activity by a constituent organization within the Democratic Party’s constellation is produced, this administration investigates the whistleblower. And does so in broad daylight. Nothing is done about it.

This isn’t about politics anymore. We are now beyond the question of what will work in the next election cycle. What is at stake now is the future of the American republic and constitutional governance — because if Congress cannot be relied on to put a stop to rampant lawlessness and corruption at the highest levels within the executive branch, the government as a whole no longer has the moral standing to put a stop to lawlessness anywhere.

The whole system begins to break down when the public ceases to consent to be governed. The Obama administration has driven us to that point, and the weak GOP leadership has all but broken the opposition party through multiple showings of Failure Theater. Amid this, Cruz has declared his war on McConnell which might turn him into the standard bearer for the conservative movement in the 2016 presidential cycle, or lead to his irrelevance in his current position until new leadership is found in the Senate at some future time.

In the meantime, Obama plots his next offensive against the limits of federal power, knowing there is nothing his timid, flaccid opponents in Washington can do to stop him.

(Excerpt) Read more at spectator.org ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Government
KEYWORDS: destructionofus; obama
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1 posted on 08/02/2015 11:20:14 AM PDT by MarvinStinson
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To: MarvinStinson
Might be time for the video producers to open up a big ol' can of Sic Semper Tyrannis...
2 posted on 08/02/2015 11:25:05 AM PDT by kiryandil (Egging the battleship USS Sarah Palin from their little Progressive rowboats...)
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To: MarvinStinson
the American republic and constitutional governance

3 posted on 08/02/2015 11:25:55 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: MarvinStinson

Who would have believed an American president would make such a stand for iniquity? Our nation is truly lost. If we are such poor discerners of character or if it matters so little because other things (like money) are more important as to elect this dirt bag twice or (anyone else like him) how can we expect to long survive? Our nation needs spiritual Drano or better - Roto Rooter.


4 posted on 08/02/2015 11:27:29 AM PDT by Lake Living
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To: MarvinStinson

America in Crisis
https://www.dropbox.com/s/iu92zs5gg2bwuy3/FIRE.avi?dl=0


5 posted on 08/02/2015 11:29:00 AM PDT by hosepipe (This propaganda has been edited (specifically) to include some fully orbed hyperbole..)
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To: MarvinStinson

Thugocracy


6 posted on 08/02/2015 11:29:11 AM PDT by GeronL
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To: Lake Living

Our country has hit its rock bottom.


7 posted on 08/02/2015 11:32:57 AM PDT by Biggirl ("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5)
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To: Biggirl

We will fall much further.


8 posted on 08/02/2015 11:35:30 AM PDT by AEMILIUS PAULUS
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To: AEMILIUS PAULUS

I stand on what I had posted.

Just an opinion you posted.


9 posted on 08/02/2015 11:41:41 AM PDT by Biggirl ("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5)
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To: AEMILIUS PAULUS

We have hit our rock PERIOD.


10 posted on 08/02/2015 11:42:09 AM PDT by Biggirl ("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5)
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To: MarvinStinson

Was anything learned from
Hitler, Mengele, or the
911 Atrocities? Anything?


11 posted on 08/02/2015 11:44:55 AM PDT by Diogenesis ("When a crime is unpunished, the world is unbalanced.")
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Meanwhile, Attorney General Loretta Lynch, who was confirmed thanks to 10 Republican Senate votes, announced she would be launching an investigation as a result of the videos… into their producers.

It looks to me like this action by Lynch would be an impeachable offense and obstruction of justice to attack the producers of videos that implicates Planned Parenthood of serious crimes?

Perhaps Attorney General Loretta Lynch has not announced an investigation of Planned Parenthood's alleged wrongdoing? Apparently she believes what she is told to believe. Her behavior exonerates those who voted against her nomination for the job. The Republicans that voted for her should resign in shame.

12 posted on 08/02/2015 11:51:56 AM PDT by olezip
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To: MarvinStinson

Good article, says it all re spineless GOP.


13 posted on 08/02/2015 11:57:09 AM PDT by RicocheT (Only a few prefer liberty--the majority seek nothing more than fair masters. Sallust, Histories)
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To: MarvinStinson

What will be Obama’s next destructive move, now that he has the Iran deal done? Any predictions? Has he been hinting at his next destructive move?


14 posted on 08/02/2015 12:29:32 PM PDT by abclily
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To: Biggirl
I stand on what I had posted.
Just an opinion you posted.


15 posted on 08/02/2015 12:39:14 PM PDT by humblegunner (NOW with even more AWESOMENESS)
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:p LOL! At you!


16 posted on 08/02/2015 1:22:14 PM PDT by Biggirl ("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5)
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To: Biggirl

I think there are many more moves by the government that will shock us even more. My question is: Is there a limit to what the people will accept?

As we who post here feel like our country is nearing an end, half the people in this country voted for this and will keep voting for it. And about half, if not more, of those who “feel bad” about what’s happening would never lift a finger to do anything about it.

Remember the American revolution was only supported by about a third of the people. A third was against them and the other third was neutral. I don’t think all of us would add up to even a third. Things will have to get much worse for the numbers to increase.


17 posted on 08/02/2015 1:24:43 PM PDT by VerySadAmerican (Since you're so much smarter than me, don't waste your time insulting me. I won't understand it.)
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But you have to wonder though, why the outspokeness coming from one Donald Trump?

It is because of what I sense is a growing anger on the half that you claim will not “lift a finger” about it. Think about it.


18 posted on 08/02/2015 1:29:15 PM PDT by Biggirl ("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5)
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To: Biggirl

I hope you’re right.


19 posted on 08/02/2015 1:49:35 PM PDT by VerySadAmerican (Since you're so much smarter than me, don't waste your time insulting me. I won't understand it.)
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To: olezip

Planned Parenthood President Made 39 Visits To Obama’s White House Since 2009

Planned Parenthood spent $12 million to re-elect Obama in 2012

White House Parrots Planned Parenthood’s Talking Points
when Jon Karl Grills White House spokesman Over Planned Parenthood Videos


20 posted on 08/02/2015 1:50:33 PM PDT by MarvinStinson
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