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Benjamin Waller "The Invisible Hand" is not a work written by Adam Smith, although he discusses it in "The Wealth of Nations". I could be wrong here, but I do not think it is even a chapter or title, but rather just part of a sentence in the book...

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Benjamin Waller I say nothing about taking Christ completely out of the picture. Instead I encourage individuals to investigate the actual history of Christianity, not that endorsed by the Church, to think for themselves. There are lessons one can learn from Christ ...

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Benjamin Waller To seek perfection leaves human beings in a state of constant failure, because we are not perfect as defined by the Church, and in constant need of repair or confession. We are animals, not descendants of Adam. To put it simply, every valuable thing...

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Benjamin Waller I do not think the Catholic Church should aspire to any standards. Individuals will make decisions on what actions they choose to take. I hope throughout my life to influence individuals so that they base their actions on careful reasoning and consi...

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Benjamin Waller I'll note that I agree that members of the Catholic Church are doing important and beneficial things in African nations, something I would attribute to their individual desires to aid other human beings. Always a pleasure Omar.

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Benjamin Waller Omar, I know you are a reasonable fellow. But I am never going to state that it was acceptable for the leader of the Catholic Church to speak to the bishops of Uganda while there was a monstrosity of a bill pending and reference it once. If that ...

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Benjamin Waller I do not think the numerous victims of leaders in the Catholic Church care much for apologies. I imagine they would prefer the authority that allowed for such heinous crimes be stripped of its power, and in future cases be forced to account for their...

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Benjamin Waller A) I am referring to the papal office. While there are certainly issues within the military structure, at least their authority is derived from someone/something that exists B) I have absolutely no intention of joining the military.

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Benjamin Waller Disturbingly, the article you cite is referencing actions prior to the actions found in the article I have presented. For an individual who is supposed to guide the Catholic Church, it is upsetting that he would not mention the pending bill that ...

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Benjamin Waller I have a problem with an office that allows a fallible human to dictate such drastic and horrific action with an authority that is not supposed to be questioned.

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Benjamin Waller Should it remind us of the actions of Pope Urban II as well?

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Benjamin Waller Well. Said.

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Benjamin Waller http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/03/08/pope-silent-on-ugandas-kill-the-gays-bill/ The papal attitude and behavior toward the nations of Africa is despicable.

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Benjamin Waller What is false in the second to last paragraph? And do you endorse the papal actions in Uganda? http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/03/08/pope-silent-on-ugandas-kill-the-gays-bill/

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Benjamin Waller A leader can be quite influential whether they "exercise" their power or not. And in a discussion of US policy, he holds little to no political power here and does not hold enough foreign power to really matter. Not to mention this leader i...

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Benjamin Waller I think you are spot on with your reason. My criticism is directed toward government action, and I think you are accurate in why they invite religious leaders. I suppose they invite others, such as Mark Zuckerberg and even musical artists (maybe m...

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Benjamin Waller This point has scary implications. There are plenty of leaders who influence the minds and attitudes of the people: Thich Nhat Hanh, Bill O'Reilly, Jeff Warren (until recently), Jesse Jackson, Pat Robertson, Joel Osteen, Kanye West, Jon Stewart,...

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Benjamin Waller You commented on an article that addresses Ron Paul. You lumped him into a category instead of treating him as an individual. Ron Paul seeks for all individuals to be treated as such, regardless of race, religion, or gender. Can you give some...

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Benjamin Waller Why would a difference on one issue dictate that no woman should vote Republican, but more specifically for Ron Paul? He is entitled to his own view on abortion, but he considers that others may disagree and therefore leaves it up to the constituents...

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Benjamin Waller I am a strong supporter of Ron Paul. I agree with his position on almost all issues. I disagree with his positions on immigration and Planned-Parenthood, and while I respect his personal view of abortion, I disagree. I think your article accurately...

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Benjamin Waller The fact that they continue to donate money to the Obama campaign is indicative of their interest in keeping him in office, and I'm not just talking about Film directors. http://my.firedoglake.com/fflambeau/2010/04/27/a-list-of-goldman-sachs-...

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Benjamin Waller Please reread my statement. I criticize Obama supporters (the offending party) because they support a candidate who receives big money and simultaneously criticize Republican candidates for receiving big money. Also, while Obama may have accomplis...

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Benjamin Waller I agree Obama has not taken that action. My statement was "Obama supporters that demonize..." I'll also note that I am not suggesting all Obama supporters do this, but that a great number do as well as liberal media outlets. Critici...

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Benjamin Waller Apathy and inaction for those in positions of power is to be condemned and addressed. Hate the game all you want, but figures such as Obama who maintain it and do nothing to alter it shall be hated as well. Consider also his intimate knowledge of the...

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Benjamin Waller He has demonized the rich by repeatedly calling on them as the solution to this problem, implying that they are standing by, counting their money when they should give it to the government...to spend. He is deflecting inquiries into the issue of Fede...

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Benjamin Waller "Smart" does not imply moral. In my opinion the real contradiction lies in Obama supporters that demonize Republican candidates who fund raise with the uber-wealthy, just as Obama is doing in this instance. My criticism would be that Obam...

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Benjamin Waller Well I can certainly tell you that Ron Paul has his hands extended the least, if you want to go about it that way. I am not holding my breath for Obama. Even if he did stop taking corporate contributions I still do not agree with his ideology or poli...

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Benjamin Waller His hands are not tied. They are extended palms-up, awaiting stacks of cash. As long as he continues to be a part of the system you allude to, he is supporting its longevity and existence. Until someone is willing to break away from the corrupt syste...

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Benjamin Waller Perhaps the wealthy liberals realize that Obama will make no serious change to the structure of this country, and that he will continue business as usual. This is the business of electing a puppet, whether red or blue, who will stay within certain bo...

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Benjamin Waller These videos succeed in creating others, others, and more others. They stereotype an enormous range of people, from bros to hipsters to black girls to the general female population. I am conflicted, but I think the damage this causes outweighs t...

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Benjamin Waller Zachary, that is certainly not the only piece of evidence presented in the report. The report also states that this investigative process is not guaranteed. The point, as I mentioned earlier, is that there is not certainty in the identity of the ...

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Benjamin Waller And might I add that you are still incorrect in saying that those are Ron Paul's own words. It is not really worth my time to address that point considering the number of times different media groups have already done so. You are mistaken if you...

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Benjamin Waller to poverty levels and regions where the minority population is overwhelmingly in a lower economic class. I think that these minority populations have rightful grievances about their economic positions, but ignoring this problem does not do anythin...

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Benjamin Waller Memphis was ranked the most violent city in the US, and remains in the top 2% for number of violent crimes. Living in Memphis, it is my humble opinion that this is due to the high levels of poverty in the general black community here, and the behavio...

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Benjamin Waller We don't stand anywhere on race. We stand for individuals. I also did not make a single claim regarding violent crime. In regards to a race war, it certainly exists in certain regions on the country, but is more related to the economic situa...

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Benjamin Waller In his own words? You're quoting his newsletter. That someone else wrote. To sum it up, you just lied.

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Benjamin Waller No, it's not a surprise. Did you not expect them to do so? They provide you with research and explanation for their claim. I don't really know what else you want. There probably will not be much more investigation into it since this video i...

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Benjamin Waller http://images.politico.com/global/2012/01/cando_com_analysis.html While I will admit that this is not necessarily fact, it is certainly worth considering and acknowledging. Thanks Brian, no harm meant on my original post.

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Benjamin Waller Please remove or revise your article, respectively, Brian Tam. This video has already been investigate and found to have originated in the Huntsman camp, and is a cowardly smear campaign. I'm going to assume that you were unaware of this. Al...

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Benjamin Waller Could you expand on access to information as a human right? While I share a similar sentiment toward the discussed censorship, I do not see access to information as a human right. Do you believe that all literary pieces should be made accessible for ...

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Benjamin Waller I apologize if I misunderstood. I was going off statements such as: "My desires for a traditionally religious America" "the party represented the moral hope for America" "congruence over issues of public morality"...

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Benjamin Waller My apologies. Let me attempt to clear up my former statement. I think Santorum is a fool. I have no religious views. I respect the right of an individual to hold any religious view, whether it be belief in Jesus, Allah, Brahman, or the Flying Spaghet...

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Benjamin Waller Omar, I find it curious that you denounce Rick Santorum. One of the reasons he is an Islamaphobe is he does not believe that Muslim tradition/values are congruent with those of Christianity. Also, he loves Jesus so much that he sees any other religi...

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Benjamin Waller That's Dr. Paul, first of all. Second, the CNN/ORC International poll has Obama beating Paul by a slim 48%-46% margin. A statistical tie considering the margin of error. Either way, polls are for suckers.

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Benjamin Waller Moderate, electable candidates affect no actual shift in government and policy. What is the point of electing such an individual? If one argues for an electable, moderate GOP candidate for 2o12, then Barack Obama will win as the incumbent who can ...

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