"I hold it a Christian thing... to hate evil, to hate untruth..."

Some reading this may recognize that phrase as being from my signature line; the words themselves were spoken August 1st, 1915, by Padraig Pearse at the grave of Donovan O'Rossa, an Irish patriot. I am honored to bear Pearse's name as my own, and though dead for almost 88 years, he lives on in the hearts and minds of the freedom-loving people everywhere. I chose it for my signature line because of what it says about the unquenchable thirst for freedom that all men have, and for the challenges to which all true patriots rise.

We are faced with a challenge unprecedented in the history of this great Republic: the reclaiming of our sovereign right to self-government from those who have usurped it.

What, then, are we to do? Shall we wail and wring our hands, bemoaning our fate, or shall we fight for our rights like free men and women ought? Shall we wait patiently for a perfect deliverer--- pristine and flawless--- to lift us out of our present circumstances, or shall we rally to the banner of one brave soul who is willing to lead us in our struggle?

To those who say 'the Republicans are too powerful', I say it is we who hold true power--- our righteous anger. To those who say 'the Republicans are too rich', I say that it is WE who are rich, for we have the limitless wealth that springs from hope. To those who say 'the Republicans are too knowledgable', I say that it is we who are far more clever. To those who say 'the Republicans are too numerous', I say it is we who are twice as bold, and twice as brave.

As for me, I shall rally to the banner of him who we fairly choose to lead us in our fight, and cast my lot with him; to him I pledge my toil, my fortune, my honor and indeed my very life, if need be. He who will stand with me I shall call my friend, and he who will not I will not. The field of battle is a poor place for trifling distinctions about philosophy, and no place for wavering loyalties or for the faint of heart.

"Deliberately here we avow ourselves... of one allegiance only... We...are bound together and must stand together henceforth in brotherly union for the achievement of ... freedom...."

Let it be spoken; let it be done.

(Re-post)

- Atheist who hates evil (as I define it in a secular sense) and untruth checking in here.

It's just the quote. :)

:hi:

ABB!

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why focus on hating when there's so much good to be done & truth to be told?

Ask the Irish.

Many of us are disappointed because 'our candidate' isn't going to be the nominee, but BY DAMN, the nominee we ARE going to have looks pretty damned good next to Junior.

We're in this thing together, folks, so let's try and remember who the real enemy is--- and it isn't John Kerry.:)

As is says in Ecclesiastes, "Unto everything under Heaven, there is a season....". This year was not the 'season' for many of us, but the time has come to unite in our common purpose--- to take possession of the People's House once again!

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i hate bush and i hate everything he does. i can't even stand looking at him and listening to him . i have to change the channel on tv anytime he comes on.