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Old 09-28-2018, 03:26   #1
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Kavanaugh hearing - Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) gives a A-Grade civics lesson

Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) gives an A-Grade civics lesson.

I've never heard a more concise explanation of what's wrong with our government.
Very very well put Senator Sasse.


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Old 09-28-2018, 04:27   #2
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Agree. Very impressed by Sen. Sasse's ability to cut through clutter and diagnose what's actually happened over the last 90 years.
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Old 09-28-2018, 05:08   #3
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Thanks for that. It is compelling to watch someone articulate, without teleprompter, without constantly reading their notes because they understand their subject matter. He captured a boatload of national frustration in that few minutes.
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Old 09-28-2018, 05:22   #4
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That was the best 12 minute speech I have heard in a long time. Wish they would step up and realigne and do as the founders designed our government
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Old 09-28-2018, 05:39   #5
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Most counties keep building permit requests on file.

Would appear a building permit to add a door - and other major modifications - was issued in 2008, not 2012.

Would that be a lie?

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/201...2008-not-2012/
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Old 09-28-2018, 06:00   #6
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Very well stated and worth the time to watch.
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Would that be a lie?
Like her fear of flying without a comforting entourage to get her on the plane?

High-profile pro bono attorneys can only catch so much between talk shows...
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It's not a lie, she simply mis-spoke. You must hate women for saying that.

Besides, that judge guy said he likes beer - men that drink beer are rapists.
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Great clip. Thanks for posting.
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Great lesson by Sen Sasse. Nailed the problem.
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Even Graham's balls dropped yesterday!
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WOW the forefathers would be proud to hear a legislate gets it and completely understands our systems....bravo
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WOW the forefathers would be proud to hear a legislate gets it and completely understands our systems....bravo
I think it's more likely that they would be horrified that a Senator needed to remind his peers what their responsibilities are under article one.
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It's not a lie, she simply mis-spoke. You must hate women for saying that.

Besides, that judge guy said he likes beer - men that drink beer are rapists.
You are a funny fucker. Now to clean my screen from the beer I just spit all over it.
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I think it's more likely that they would be horrified that a Senator needed to remind his peers what their responsibilities are under article one.
Good point then again they did not all agree hence the 11 yr ratification process with alot of public debate through letters in newspapers and the liberty letter that was written in which Jefferson felt like liberty was already being challenged
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