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Note to Coffee Party friends who cannot be civil

Wed, 01/19/2011 - 3:13pm — DerangedLunaTech

[This is a note posted to the Coffee Party Facebook page by CP member Mark Levine. I am reposting it here with his permission so that it can reach a broader audience. I hope all CP members can read this and take it to heart]

There has been a steady stream of comments to the effect that you cannot be civil with some people, because they (insert favorite reason or unreason).... With Monday's observance, I end up reading them after having listened to Dr. King. I heard your feelings, here's mine.

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When will my oath end?

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 3:04pm — DerangedLunaTech

Years ago, I took this oath:

I, (NAME), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.

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To bring about change, we must change ourselves first.

Wed, 07/07/2010 - 4:26pm — DerangedLunaTech

Recently, during a discussion with Annabel, she brought up a question: How can we get people excited and committed to working together politically, rather than just continuing this cycle of blame, negativity, name-calling, and obstructing the other side?