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 Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 3:00 pm Post subject: Don't Repeat Mistake of 1974 by John O'Neill |
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| Quote: | Don't Repeat Mistake of 1974
by John O'Neill
Posted Oct 20, 2006
Dispirited conservatives and Republicans rightfully appalled at the Cunningham, Abramoff, and Foley scandals should remember history as they contemplate not voting in the 2006 elections because of disillusionment.
In early 1973, the Dow approached new highs in a booming economy. In the 1972 election, the new left was rejected in almost every state. The Paris Peace Treaty was concluded with North Vietnam memorializing its pledge not to interfere militarily in the affairs of South Vietnam. The nation was prosperous and at peace.
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Within a short time, the mainstream media were able to dismember and destroy the Nixon Administration, using as their sword the Watergate affair. In the congressional elections of 1974, Republican candidates were pounded, losing 48 House seats and five Senate seats.
Cont'd here: Human Events Online |
note: Locked - Duplicate topic - Please see http://www.swiftvets.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=22798 |
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