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    Attorney General Barr accuses the left of systemic 'sabotage' of Trump administration


    Attorney General Barr accuses the left of systemic 'sabotage' of Trump administration
    By Paulina Dedaj
    Attorney General Barr accuses the left of systemic '''sabotage''' of Trump administration | Fox News

    Attorney General Bill Barr accused congressional Democrats Friday of "using every tool" to "sabotage" the Trump administration by setting a "dangerous" precedent in implying that the government is illegitimate.

    During a speech at the Federalist Society's dinner in Washington, Barr took aim at the "resistance," accusing liberal lawmakers of attacking the very foundations of the Constitution.

    "I deeply admire the American presidency as a political and constitutional institution," he began. "Unfortunately over the past several decades, we have seen a steady encroachment on executive authority by the other branches of the government."

    Barr said the "avalanche of subpoenas" and constant attempt to derail appointments by the Trump administration have only served to "incapacitate" the executive branch.

    "Immediately after President Trump won the election, opponents inaugurated what they called the 'resistance' and they rallied around an explicit strategy of using every tool and maneuver to sabotage the functioning of the executive branch and his administration."

    "The cost of this constant harassment is real,"
    he continued.

    Barr likened the language used by Trump's opponents to that of groups who attempt to overthrow militant rule of seized governments.

    "Now resistance is the language used to describe insurgency against rule imposed by an occupying military power. It obviously connotes that the government is not legitimate. This is a very dangerous and, indeed, incendiary notation to import into the politics of a democratic republic."

    He continued: "They essentially see themselves engaged in a war to cripple, by any means necessary, a duly elected government."

    Barr claimed that while Trump's presidency falls outside the norm of previous administrations, he was elected with the public fully aware of this.

    "The fact is, that, yes, while the president has certainly thrown out the traditional beltway playbook and punctilio, he was upfront about what he was going to do and the people decided that he was going to serve as president."


    Barr's comments came on the same as Congress held a second public hearing in the House impeachment inquiry.











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    And conservatives will let it happen.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FireBrand View Post
    And conservatives will let it happen.
    Yep.

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    AG Barr Explains Why Conservatives Are At A Fundamental Disadvantage To Leftists
    By Ryan Saavedra
    AG Barr Explains Why Conservatives Are At A Fundamental Disadvantage To Leftists | The Daily Wire

    Attorney General William Barr
    highlighted on Friday during the Federalist Society's 2019 National Lawyers Convention in Washington, D.C., the reason why conservatives are at a fundamental disadvantage when it comes to fighting the political Left.

    "This highlights a basic disadvantage that conservatives have always had in contesting the political issues of the day. It was adverted to by the old, curmudgeonly Federalist, Fisher Ames, in an essay during the early years of the Republic," Barr said. "In any age, the so-called progressives treat politics as their religion. Their holy mission is to use the coercive power of the State to remake man and society in their own image, according to an abstract ideal of perfection. Whatever means they use are therefore justified because, by definition, they are a virtuous people pursing a deific end. They are willing to use any means necessary to gain momentary advantage in achieving their end, regardless of collateral consequences and the systemic implications. They never ask whether the actions they take could be justified as a general rule of conduct, equally applicable to all sides."

    "Conservatives, on the other hand, do not seek an earthly paradise. We are interested in preserving over the long run the proper balance of freedom and order necessary for healthy development of natural civil society and individual human flourishing," Barr continued. "This means that we naturally test the propriety and wisdom of action under a 'rule of law' standard. The essence of this standard is to ask what the overall impact on society over the long run if the action we are taking, or principle we are applying in a given circumstance, was universalized — that is, would it be good for society over the long haul if this was done in all like circumstances?"

    In a section of his prepared remarks, which he skipped over, Barr added, "For these reasons, conservatives tend to have more scruple over their political tactics and rarely feel that the ends justify the means. And this is as it should be, but there is no getting around the fact that this puts conservatives at a disadvantage when facing progressive holy war, especially when doing so under the weight of a hyper-partisan media."...


















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    Quote Originally Posted by GodismyJudge View Post

    AG Barr Explains Why Conservatives Are At A Fundamental Disadvantage To Leftists
    By Ryan Saavedra
    AG Barr Explains Why Conservatives Are At A Fundamental Disadvantage To Leftists | The Daily Wire

    Attorney General William Barr
    highlighted on Friday during the Federalist Society's 2019 National Lawyers Convention in Washington, D.C., the reason why conservatives are at a fundamental disadvantage when it comes to fighting the political Left.

    "This highlights a basic disadvantage that conservatives have always had in contesting the political issues of the day. It was adverted to by the old, curmudgeonly Federalist, Fisher Ames, in an essay during the early years of the Republic," Barr said. "In any age, the so-called progressives treat politics as their religion. Their holy mission is to use the coercive power of the State to remake man and society in their own image, according to an abstract ideal of perfection. Whatever means they use are therefore justified because, by definition, they are a virtuous people pursing a deific end. They are willing to use any means necessary to gain momentary advantage in achieving their end, regardless of collateral consequences and the systemic implications. They never ask whether the actions they take could be justified as a general rule of conduct, equally applicable to all sides."

    "Conservatives, on the other hand, do not seek an earthly paradise. We are interested in preserving over the long run the proper balance of freedom and order necessary for healthy development of natural civil society and individual human flourishing," Barr continued. "This means that we naturally test the propriety and wisdom of action under a 'rule of law' standard. The essence of this standard is to ask what the overall impact on society over the long run if the action we are taking, or principle we are applying in a given circumstance, was universalized — that is, would it be good for society over the long haul if this was done in all like circumstances?"

    In a section of his prepared remarks, which he skipped over, Barr added, "For these reasons, conservatives tend to have more scruple over their political tactics and rarely feel that the ends justify the means. And this is as it should be, but there is no getting around the fact that this puts conservatives at a disadvantage when facing progressive holy war, especially when doing so under the weight of a hyper-partisan media."...


















    That drips and reeks of apathy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FireBrand View Post
    That drips and reeks of apathy.
    Exactly! And the enemy (Satan) has dulled the mind of the average conservative and blinded him to the fact that he does NOT have to use the same tactics as the Liberal in order to defeat the liberal. Our weapons are not carnal but mighty to the pulling down of strongholds (2 Cor. 10:3-5).

    "Conservatives" - primarily those who claim to be "Christians" had better learn the art of prayer, spiritual warfare and claiming the victory of Christ over our enemies before it's too late.
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    Quote Originally Posted by victoryword View Post
    Exactly! And the enemy (Satan) has dulled the mind of the average conservative and blinded him to the fact that he does NOT have to use the same tactics as the Liberal in order to defeat the liberal. Our weapons are not carnal but mighty to the pulling down of strongholds (2 Cor. 10:3-5).

    "Conservatives" - primarily those who claim to be "Christians" had better learn the art of prayer, spiritual warfare and claiming the victory of Christ over our enemies before it's too late.
    George Barna saw this coming nearly 40 years ago when he referred to the Church as the frog in the kettle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FireBrand View Post
    George Barna saw this coming nearly 40 years ago when he referred to the Church as the frog in the kettle.
    Just put it in my basket at Amazon.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by FireBrand View Post
    That drips and reeks of apathy.
    In part....fact is our own moral compass will not allow us to stoop to their level...In chatting on FB about evangelicals not voting 'for immoral people' I noted the left are masters at manipulating the 'religious'. This strategy has been working for many years....

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