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A quotation from Henry Commager
It is easier to say what loyalty is not than to say what it is. It is not conformity. It is not passive acquiescence in the status quo. It is not preference for everything American over everything foreign. It is not an ostrich-like ignorance of other countries and other institutions. It is not the indulgence in ceremony — a flag salute, an oath of allegiance, a fervid verbal declaration. It is not a particular creed, a particular version of history, a particular body of economic practices, a particular philosophy.
Henry Steele Commager (1902-1998) American historian, writer, activist
Essay (1947-07), “Who Is Loyal to America?” sec. 4, Harper’s Magazine, Vol. 195, No. 1168More about this quote: wist.info/commager-henry-steel…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #henrycommager #acquiescence #ceremony #conformity #flag #ignorance #loyalty #loyaltyoath #nationalism #patriotism #statusquo #xenophobia
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A quotation from Henry Commager
It is easier to say what loyalty is not than to say what it is. It is not conformity. It is not passive acquiescence in the status quo. It is not preference for everything American over everything foreign. It is not an ostrich-like ignorance of other countries and other institutions. It is not the indulgence in ceremony — a flag salute, an oath of allegiance, a fervid verbal declaration. It is not a particular creed, a particular version of history, a particular body of economic practices, a particular philosophy.
Henry Steele Commager (1902-1998) American historian, writer, activist
Essay (1947-07), “Who Is Loyal to America?” sec. 4, Harper’s Magazine, Vol. 195, No. 1168More about this quote: wist.info/commager-henry-steel…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #henrycommager #acquiescence #ceremony #conformity #flag #ignorance #loyalty #loyaltyoath #nationalism #patriotism #statusquo #xenophobia
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A quotation from Henry Commager
It is easier to say what loyalty is not than to say what it is. It is not conformity. It is not passive acquiescence in the status quo. It is not preference for everything American over everything foreign. It is not an ostrich-like ignorance of other countries and other institutions. It is not the indulgence in ceremony — a flag salute, an oath of allegiance, a fervid verbal declaration. It is not a particular creed, a particular version of history, a particular body of economic practices, a particular philosophy.
Henry Steele Commager (1902-1998) American historian, writer, activist
Essay (1947-07), “Who Is Loyal to America?” sec. 4, Harper’s Magazine, Vol. 195, No. 1168More about this quote: wist.info/commager-henry-steel…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #henrycommager #acquiescence #ceremony #conformity #flag #ignorance #loyalty #loyaltyoath #nationalism #patriotism #statusquo #xenophobia
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A quotation from Henry Commager
It is easier to say what loyalty is not than to say what it is. It is not conformity. It is not passive acquiescence in the status quo. It is not preference for everything American over everything foreign. It is not an ostrich-like ignorance of other countries and other institutions. It is not the indulgence in ceremony — a flag salute, an oath of allegiance, a fervid verbal declaration. It is not a particular creed, a particular version of history, a particular body of economic practices, a particular philosophy.
Henry Steele Commager (1902-1998) American historian, writer, activist
Essay (1947-07), “Who Is Loyal to America?” sec. 4, Harper’s Magazine, Vol. 195, No. 1168More about this quote: wist.info/commager-henry-steel…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #henrycommager #acquiescence #ceremony #conformity #flag #ignorance #loyalty #loyaltyoath #nationalism #patriotism #statusquo #xenophobia
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Tuesday: John Cornyn lost Texas by 64 to 36 — to a man his own party impeached. The lesson every Republican heard? Kneel, or be next. The revenge tour has a sequel, and the casting's underway.
https://twp.ai/4hqjZw
#Texas #Cornyn #Paxton #Politics #USPol #LoyaltyOath #Republicans #2026 #Trump #Resistance -
Tuesday: John Cornyn lost Texas by 64 to 36 — to a man his own party impeached. The lesson every Republican heard? Kneel, or be next. The revenge tour has a sequel, and the casting's underway.
https://twp.ai/4hqjZw
#Texas #Cornyn #Paxton #Politics #USPol #LoyaltyOath #Republicans #2026 #Trump #Resistance -
Tuesday: John Cornyn lost Texas by 64 to 36 — to a man his own party impeached. The lesson every Republican heard? Kneel, or be next. The revenge tour has a sequel, and the casting's underway.
https://twp.ai/4hqjZw
#Texas #Cornyn #Paxton #Politics #USPol #LoyaltyOath #Republicans #2026 #Trump #Resistance -
Tuesday: John Cornyn lost Texas by 64 to 36 — to a man his own party impeached. The lesson every Republican heard? Kneel, or be next. The revenge tour has a sequel, and the casting's underway.
https://twp.ai/4hqjZw
#Texas #Cornyn #Paxton #Politics #USPol #LoyaltyOath #Republicans #2026 #Trump #Resistance -
Tuesday: John Cornyn lost Texas by 64 to 36 — to a man his own party impeached. The lesson every Republican heard? Kneel, or be next. The revenge tour has a sequel, and the casting's underway.
https://twp.ai/4hqjZw
#Texas #Cornyn #Paxton #Politics #USPol #LoyaltyOath #Republicans #2026 #Trump #Resistance -
A quotation from Henry Commager
Who are those who are really disloyal? Those who inflame racial hatreds, who sow religious and class dissensions. Those who subvert the Constitution by violating the freedom of the ballot box. Those who make a mockery of majority rule by the use of the filibuster. Those who impair democracy by denying equal educational facilities. Those who frustrate justice by lynch law or by making a farce of jury trials. Those who deny freedom of speech and of the press and of assembly. Those who press for special favors against the interest of the commonwealth. Those who regard public office as a source of private gain. Those who would exalt the military over the civil. Those who for selfish and private purposes stir up national antagonisms and expose the world to the ruin of war.
Henry Steele Commager (1902-1998) American historian, writer, activist
Essay (1947-09), “Who Is Loyal to America?” sec. 3, Harper’s Magazine, Vol. 195, No. 1168More about this quote: wist.info/commager-henry-steel…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #henrycommager #America #civilliberties #civilrights #corruption #demagoguery #democracy #disloyalty #division #firstamendment #freepress #freespeech #freedomofreligion #freedomofspeech #freedomofthepress #injustice #jingoism #justice #loyalty #loyaltyoath #military #patriotism #publicoffice #religiousfreedom #unAmerican #usvsthem #votersuppression #votingrights #war #warmongering
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A quotation from Henry Commager
Who are those who are really disloyal? Those who inflame racial hatreds, who sow religious and class dissensions. Those who subvert the Constitution by violating the freedom of the ballot box. Those who make a mockery of majority rule by the use of the filibuster. Those who impair democracy by denying equal educational facilities. Those who frustrate justice by lynch law or by making a farce of jury trials. Those who deny freedom of speech and of the press and of assembly. Those who press for special favors against the interest of the commonwealth. Those who regard public office as a source of private gain. Those who would exalt the military over the civil. Those who for selfish and private purposes stir up national antagonisms and expose the world to the ruin of war.
Henry Steele Commager (1902-1998) American historian, writer, activist
Essay (1947-09), “Who Is Loyal to America?” sec. 3, Harper’s Magazine, Vol. 195, No. 1168More about this quote: wist.info/commager-henry-steel…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #henrycommager #America #civilliberties #civilrights #corruption #demagoguery #democracy #disloyalty #division #firstamendment #freepress #freespeech #freedomofreligion #freedomofspeech #freedomofthepress #injustice #jingoism #justice #loyalty #loyaltyoath #military #patriotism #publicoffice #religiousfreedom #unAmerican #usvsthem #votersuppression #votingrights #war #warmongering
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A quotation from Henry Commager
Who are those who are really disloyal? Those who inflame racial hatreds, who sow religious and class dissensions. Those who subvert the Constitution by violating the freedom of the ballot box. Those who make a mockery of majority rule by the use of the filibuster. Those who impair democracy by denying equal educational facilities. Those who frustrate justice by lynch law or by making a farce of jury trials. Those who deny freedom of speech and of the press and of assembly. Those who press for special favors against the interest of the commonwealth. Those who regard public office as a source of private gain. Those who would exalt the military over the civil. Those who for selfish and private purposes stir up national antagonisms and expose the world to the ruin of war.
Henry Steele Commager (1902-1998) American historian, writer, activist
Essay (1947-09), “Who Is Loyal to America?” sec. 3, Harper’s Magazine, Vol. 195, No. 1168More about this quote: wist.info/commager-henry-steel…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #henrycommager #America #civilliberties #civilrights #corruption #demagoguery #democracy #disloyalty #division #firstamendment #freepress #freespeech #freedomofreligion #freedomofspeech #freedomofthepress #injustice #jingoism #justice #loyalty #loyaltyoath #military #patriotism #publicoffice #religiousfreedom #unAmerican #usvsthem #votersuppression #votingrights #war #warmongering
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A quotation from Henry Commager
Who are those who are really disloyal? Those who inflame racial hatreds, who sow religious and class dissensions. Those who subvert the Constitution by violating the freedom of the ballot box. Those who make a mockery of majority rule by the use of the filibuster. Those who impair democracy by denying equal educational facilities. Those who frustrate justice by lynch law or by making a farce of jury trials. Those who deny freedom of speech and of the press and of assembly. Those who press for special favors against the interest of the commonwealth. Those who regard public office as a source of private gain. Those who would exalt the military over the civil. Those who for selfish and private purposes stir up national antagonisms and expose the world to the ruin of war.
Henry Steele Commager (1902-1998) American historian, writer, activist
Essay (1947-09), “Who Is Loyal to America?” sec. 3, Harper’s Magazine, Vol. 195, No. 1168More about this quote: wist.info/commager-henry-steel…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #henrycommager #America #civilliberties #civilrights #corruption #demagoguery #democracy #disloyalty #division #firstamendment #freepress #freespeech #freedomofreligion #freedomofspeech #freedomofthepress #injustice #jingoism #justice #loyalty #loyaltyoath #military #patriotism #publicoffice #religiousfreedom #unAmerican #usvsthem #votersuppression #votingrights #war #warmongering
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A quotation from Henry Commager
Who are those who are really disloyal? Those who inflame racial hatreds, who sow religious and class dissensions. Those who subvert the Constitution by violating the freedom of the ballot box. Those who make a mockery of majority rule by the use of the filibuster. Those who impair democracy by denying equal educational facilities. Those who frustrate justice by lynch law or by making a farce of jury trials. Those who deny freedom of speech and of the press and of assembly. Those who press for special favors against the interest of the commonwealth. Those who regard public office as a source of private gain. Those who would exalt the military over the civil. Those who for selfish and private purposes stir up national antagonisms and expose the world to the ruin of war.
Henry Steele Commager (1902-1998) American historian, writer, activist
Essay (1947-09), “Who Is Loyal to America?” sec. 3, Harper’s Magazine, Vol. 195, No. 1168More about this quote: wist.info/commager-henry-steel…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #henrycommager #America #civilliberties #civilrights #corruption #demagoguery #democracy #disloyalty #division #firstamendment #freepress #freespeech #freedomofreligion #freedomofspeech #freedomofthepress #injustice #jingoism #justice #loyalty #loyaltyoath #military #patriotism #publicoffice #religiousfreedom #unAmerican #usvsthem #votersuppression #votingrights #war #warmongering
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A quotation from Eleanor Roosevelt
I have never liked the idea of an Un-American Activities Committee. I have always thought that a strong democracy should stand by its fundamental beliefs and that a citizen of the United States should be considered innocent until he is proved guilty.
If he is employed in a government position where he has access to secret and important papers, then for the sake of security he must undergo some special tests. However, I doubt whether the loyalty test really adds much to our safety, since no Communist would hesitate to sign it and he would be in good standing until he was proved guilty. So it seems to me that we might as well do away with a test which is almost an insult to any loyal American citizen.Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) First Lady of the US (1933-45), politician, diplomat, activist
Column (1947-10-29), “My Day”More info about this quote: wist.info/roosevelt-eleanor/80…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #eleanorroosevelt #confidentiality #innocence #loyalty #loyaltyoath #RedScare #spy
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A quotation from Eleanor Roosevelt
I have never liked the idea of an Un-American Activities Committee. I have always thought that a strong democracy should stand by its fundamental beliefs and that a citizen of the United States should be considered innocent until he is proved guilty.
If he is employed in a government position where he has access to secret and important papers, then for the sake of security he must undergo some special tests. However, I doubt whether the loyalty test really adds much to our safety, since no Communist would hesitate to sign it and he would be in good standing until he was proved guilty. So it seems to me that we might as well do away with a test which is almost an insult to any loyal American citizen.Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) First Lady of the US (1933-45), politician, diplomat, activist
Column (1947-10-29), “My Day”More info about this quote: wist.info/roosevelt-eleanor/80…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #eleanorroosevelt #confidentiality #innocence #loyalty #loyaltyoath #RedScare #spy
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A quotation from Eleanor Roosevelt
I have never liked the idea of an Un-American Activities Committee. I have always thought that a strong democracy should stand by its fundamental beliefs and that a citizen of the United States should be considered innocent until he is proved guilty.
If he is employed in a government position where he has access to secret and important papers, then for the sake of security he must undergo some special tests. However, I doubt whether the loyalty test really adds much to our safety, since no Communist would hesitate to sign it and he would be in good standing until he was proved guilty. So it seems to me that we might as well do away with a test which is almost an insult to any loyal American citizen.Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) First Lady of the US (1933-45), politician, diplomat, activist
Column (1947-10-29), “My Day”More info about this quote: wist.info/roosevelt-eleanor/80…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #eleanorroosevelt #confidentiality #innocence #loyalty #loyaltyoath #RedScare #spy
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A quotation from Eleanor Roosevelt
I have never liked the idea of an Un-American Activities Committee. I have always thought that a strong democracy should stand by its fundamental beliefs and that a citizen of the United States should be considered innocent until he is proved guilty.
If he is employed in a government position where he has access to secret and important papers, then for the sake of security he must undergo some special tests. However, I doubt whether the loyalty test really adds much to our safety, since no Communist would hesitate to sign it and he would be in good standing until he was proved guilty. So it seems to me that we might as well do away with a test which is almost an insult to any loyal American citizen.Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) First Lady of the US (1933-45), politician, diplomat, activist
Column (1947-10-29), “My Day”More info about this quote: wist.info/roosevelt-eleanor/80…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #eleanorroosevelt #confidentiality #innocence #loyalty #loyaltyoath #RedScare #spy
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#Fascism #Military #LoyaltyOath
Aaron Parnas 9/30/25
TRUMP TO DEMAND MILITARY LOYALTY OATH ALL MALE MILITARY -
#Fascism #Military #LoyaltyOath
Aaron Parnas 9/30/25
TRUMP TO DEMAND MILITARY LOYALTY OATH ALL MALE MILITARY -
#Fascism #Military #LoyaltyOath
Aaron Parnas 9/30/25
TRUMP TO DEMAND MILITARY LOYALTY OATH ALL MALE MILITARY -
#Fascism #Military #LoyaltyOath
Aaron Parnas 9/30/25
TRUMP TO DEMAND MILITARY LOYALTY OATH ALL MALE MILITARY -
#Fascism #Military #LoyaltyOath
Aaron Parnas 9/30/25
TRUMP TO DEMAND MILITARY LOYALTY OATH ALL MALE MILITARY -
Calling it now:
A mandatory, #Trump #LoyaltyOath signed by all
#Hegseth needs to know who is on his side, and who is not
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Calling it now:
A mandatory, #Trump #LoyaltyOath signed by all
#Hegseth needs to know who is on his side, and who is not
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Calling it now:
A mandatory, #Trump #LoyaltyOath signed by all
#Hegseth needs to know who is on his side, and who is not
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Calling it now:
A mandatory, #Trump #LoyaltyOath signed by all
#Hegseth needs to know who is on his side, and who is not
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Calling it now:
A mandatory, #Trump #LoyaltyOath signed by all
#Hegseth needs to know who is on his side, and who is not
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Calling it now:
A mandatory, #Trump #LoyaltyOath signed by all
#Hegseth needs to know who is on his side, and who is not
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Calling it now:
A mandatory, #Trump #LoyaltyOath signed by all
#Hegseth needs to know who is on his side, and who is not
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Calling it now:
A mandatory, #Trump #LoyaltyOath signed by all
#Hegseth needs to know who is on his side, and who is not
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Calling it now:
A mandatory, #Trump #LoyaltyOath signed by all
#Hegseth needs to know who is on his side, and who is not
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Calling it now:
A mandatory, #Trump #LoyaltyOath signed by all
#Hegseth needs to know who is on his side, and who is not
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Calling it now:
A mandatory, #Trump #LoyaltyOath signed by all
#Hegseth needs to know who is on his side, and who is not
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Calling it now:
A mandatory, #Trump #LoyaltyOath signed by all
#Hegseth needs to know who is on his side, and who is not
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Calling it now:
A mandatory, #Trump #LoyaltyOath signed by all
#Hegseth needs to know who is on his side, and who is not
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Calling it now:
A mandatory, #Trump #LoyaltyOath signed by all
#Hegseth needs to know who is on his side, and who is not
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Calling it now:
A mandatory, #Trump #LoyaltyOath signed by all
#Hegseth needs to know who is on his side, and who is not
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In #Trump's #America, lack of brain does not matter if one is loyal to his #cult. That his apparatchiks' incompetence will cause untold harm means nothing:
"A merit-based civil service that took generations to build is being dismantled via memo."
____New Federal Employees Must Now Write Essays Praising Trump's Policies - Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/trump-administration-federal-employees-merit-hiring-plan-2080139
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In #Trump's #America, lack of brain does not matter if one is loyal to his #cult. That his apparatchiks' incompetence will cause untold harm means nothing:
"A merit-based civil service that took generations to build is being dismantled via memo."
____New Federal Employees Must Now Write Essays Praising Trump's Policies - Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/trump-administration-federal-employees-merit-hiring-plan-2080139
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In #Trump's #America, lack of brain does not matter if one is loyal to his #cult. That his apparatchiks' incompetence will cause untold harm means nothing:
"A merit-based civil service that took generations to build is being dismantled via memo."
____New Federal Employees Must Now Write Essays Praising Trump's Policies - Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/trump-administration-federal-employees-merit-hiring-plan-2080139
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In #Trump's #America, lack of brain does not matter if one is loyal to his #cult. That his apparatchiks' incompetence will cause untold harm means nothing:
"A merit-based civil service that took generations to build is being dismantled via memo."
____New Federal Employees Must Now Write Essays Praising Trump's Policies - Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/trump-administration-federal-employees-merit-hiring-plan-2080139
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@petersuber
That’s not science. That’s ideology. ( #loyaltyoath ) -
@petersuber
That’s not science. That’s ideology. ( #loyaltyoath ) -
@petersuber
That’s not science. That’s ideology. ( #loyaltyoath ) -
@petersuber
That’s not science. That’s ideology. ( #loyaltyoath ) -
@petersuber
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A quotation from Adlai Stevenson
The whole notion of loyalty inquisitions is a natural characteristic of the police state, not of democracy. Knowing his rule rests upon compulsion rather than consent, the dictator must always assume the disloyalty, not for a few but of many, and guard against it by continual inquisition and liquidation of the unreliable. The history of Soviet Russia is a modern example of this ancient practice.
The democratic state, on the other hand, is based on the consent of its members. The vast majority of our people are intensely loyal, as they have amply demonstrated. To question, even by implication, the loyalty and devotion of a large group of citizens is to create an atmosphere of suspicion and distrust which is neither justified, healthy, nor consistent with our traditions. […] I must, in good conscience, protest against any unnecessary suppression of our ancient rights of free men. Moreover, we will win the contest of ideas that afflicts the world not by suppressing those rights, but by their triumph. We must not burn down the house to kill the rats.Adlai Stevenson (1900-1965) American diplomat, statesman
Message (1951-06-26), Veto of Illinois State Senate Bill 102Sourcing, notes: wist.info/stevenson-adlai-ewin…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #communism #disloyalty #extremism #freedom #inquisition #loyalty #loyaltyoath #nationalsecurity #RedScare #subversion
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A quotation from Adlai Stevenson
The whole notion of loyalty inquisitions is a natural characteristic of the police state, not of democracy. Knowing his rule rests upon compulsion rather than consent, the dictator must always assume the disloyalty, not for a few but of many, and guard against it by continual inquisition and liquidation of the unreliable. The history of Soviet Russia is a modern example of this ancient practice.
The democratic state, on the other hand, is based on the consent of its members. The vast majority of our people are intensely loyal, as they have amply demonstrated. To question, even by implication, the loyalty and devotion of a large group of citizens is to create an atmosphere of suspicion and distrust which is neither justified, healthy, nor consistent with our traditions. […] I must, in good conscience, protest against any unnecessary suppression of our ancient rights of free men. Moreover, we will win the contest of ideas that afflicts the world not by suppressing those rights, but by their triumph. We must not burn down the house to kill the rats.Adlai Stevenson (1900-1965) American diplomat, statesman
Message (1951-06-26), Veto of Illinois State Senate Bill 102Sourcing, notes: wist.info/stevenson-adlai-ewin…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #communism #disloyalty #extremism #freedom #inquisition #loyalty #loyaltyoath #nationalsecurity #RedScare #subversion
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A quotation from Adlai Stevenson
The whole notion of loyalty inquisitions is a natural characteristic of the police state, not of democracy. Knowing his rule rests upon compulsion rather than consent, the dictator must always assume the disloyalty, not for a few but of many, and guard against it by continual inquisition and liquidation of the unreliable. The history of Soviet Russia is a modern example of this ancient practice.
The democratic state, on the other hand, is based on the consent of its members. The vast majority of our people are intensely loyal, as they have amply demonstrated. To question, even by implication, the loyalty and devotion of a large group of citizens is to create an atmosphere of suspicion and distrust which is neither justified, healthy, nor consistent with our traditions. […] I must, in good conscience, protest against any unnecessary suppression of our ancient rights of free men. Moreover, we will win the contest of ideas that afflicts the world not by suppressing those rights, but by their triumph. We must not burn down the house to kill the rats.Adlai Stevenson (1900-1965) American diplomat, statesman
Message (1951-06-26), Veto of Illinois State Senate Bill 102Sourcing, notes: wist.info/stevenson-adlai-ewin…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #communism #disloyalty #extremism #freedom #inquisition #loyalty #loyaltyoath #nationalsecurity #RedScare #subversion
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A quotation from Adlai Stevenson
The whole notion of loyalty inquisitions is a natural characteristic of the police state, not of democracy. Knowing his rule rests upon compulsion rather than consent, the dictator must always assume the disloyalty, not for a few but of many, and guard against it by continual inquisition and liquidation of the unreliable. The history of Soviet Russia is a modern example of this ancient practice.
The democratic state, on the other hand, is based on the consent of its members. The vast majority of our people are intensely loyal, as they have amply demonstrated. To question, even by implication, the loyalty and devotion of a large group of citizens is to create an atmosphere of suspicion and distrust which is neither justified, healthy, nor consistent with our traditions. […] I must, in good conscience, protest against any unnecessary suppression of our ancient rights of free men. Moreover, we will win the contest of ideas that afflicts the world not by suppressing those rights, but by their triumph. We must not burn down the house to kill the rats.Adlai Stevenson (1900-1965) American diplomat, statesman
Message (1951-06-26), Veto of Illinois State Senate Bill 102Sourcing, notes: wist.info/stevenson-adlai-ewin…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #communism #disloyalty #extremism #freedom #inquisition #loyalty #loyaltyoath #nationalsecurity #RedScare #subversion
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A quotation from Adlai Stevenson
The whole notion of loyalty inquisitions is a natural characteristic of the police state, not of democracy. Knowing his rule rests upon compulsion rather than consent, the dictator must always assume the disloyalty, not for a few but of many, and guard against it by continual inquisition and liquidation of the unreliable. The history of Soviet Russia is a modern example of this ancient practice.
The democratic state, on the other hand, is based on the consent of its members. The vast majority of our people are intensely loyal, as they have amply demonstrated. To question, even by implication, the loyalty and devotion of a large group of citizens is to create an atmosphere of suspicion and distrust which is neither justified, healthy, nor consistent with our traditions. […] I must, in good conscience, protest against any unnecessary suppression of our ancient rights of free men. Moreover, we will win the contest of ideas that afflicts the world not by suppressing those rights, but by their triumph. We must not burn down the house to kill the rats.Adlai Stevenson (1900-1965) American diplomat, statesman
Message (1951-06-26), Veto of Illinois State Senate Bill 102Sourcing, notes: wist.info/stevenson-adlai-ewin…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #communism #disloyalty #extremism #freedom #inquisition #loyalty #loyaltyoath #nationalsecurity #RedScare #subversion
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@spocko @Nonilex @GottaLaff @crooksandliars
#CaptBoneSpurs doesn't think twice about destroying the lives of #LosersAndSuckers. He has NO respect for anyone that didn't put themselves first ahead of "God & Country."
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@spocko @Nonilex @GottaLaff @crooksandliars
#CaptBoneSpurs doesn't think twice about destroying the lives of #LosersAndSuckers. He has NO respect for anyone that didn't put themselves first ahead of "God & Country."
#LoyaltyOath -
@spocko @Nonilex @GottaLaff @crooksandliars
#CaptBoneSpurs doesn't think twice about destroying the lives of #LosersAndSuckers. He has NO respect for anyone that didn't put themselves first ahead of "God & Country."
#LoyaltyOath -
@spocko @Nonilex @GottaLaff @crooksandliars
#CaptBoneSpurs doesn't think twice about destroying the lives of #LosersAndSuckers. He has NO respect for anyone that didn't put themselves first ahead of "God & Country."
#LoyaltyOath -
@spocko @Nonilex @GottaLaff @crooksandliars
#CaptBoneSpurs doesn't think twice about destroying the lives of #LosersAndSuckers. He has NO respect for anyone that didn't put themselves first ahead of "God & Country."
#LoyaltyOath -
9th Circuit: #JehovahsWitness' Suit Over State-Employee #LoyaltyOath Is Remanded
https://religionclause.blogspot.com/2023/04/9th-circuit-jehovahs-witness-suit-over.html -
9th Circuit: #JehovahsWitness' Suit Over State-Employee #LoyaltyOath Is Remanded
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