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Now this is silly. Yes some rich people are involved in MoveOn. But its base is broad and filled with average folk disgusted by what they see in their political foes. In truth, the same can be said about right wing groups like the Christian Coalition. Citizen groups on both sides are motivated by a blurry but definite image of the world they want to live to see. Putting aside arguments over methods, many of the participants in MoveOn want to see a touchy-feely future in which all children are given free food and education and the Earth is safe for dolphins and apes. People will be careful not to hurt each others feelings by saying unkind things. Many of them recognize the vital role of markets and competition. Others do not. The Christian Coalition also has a definite image of the desireable Earth of a hundred years from now... a burnt out cinder, ravaged by war and pestilence and covered with skeletons scattered during a final battle between good and evil. Many children have been saved not by the tax-and-spend methods listed above but by the more efficient and tax friendly means of persuading them to love Jesus, so they will be transported to Heaven instead of LEFT BEHIND. 1. This is both true and utterly fair. 2. The present administration overflows with people, including the President, who openly avow to the latter belief. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
