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<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG><FONT size=4>Intolerista Slogans<BR></FONT>Topic:
</STRONG>General Ruminations</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>Doug writes:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>1. "The Intolaristas have launched a new
attack on us....."</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3><U>Response</U>: What do you mean by "us,"
Doug? Do you have a mouse in your pocket? We know that rank and
file members of your congregation had nothing to do with getting (or
not getting) the proper building, occupancy, and zoning permits. It has
always been your modus operandi to pretend that community disagreements
with you are extended to a generalized attack on the members of your
church. You should be down on your knees tomorrow morning in front of the
Saints begging their pardon for spreading dissent and unhappiness
in Moscow which is rooted and has grown and spread because of
<STRONG>your </STRONG>hubris and ill considered sense
of entitlement. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>Neither I, nor my Intolerista colleagues were
involved in bringing the zoning complaint. We were not even
aware of the issue until we read about it in the newspaper. We know, and
so do you, that you are making this erroneous and unfounded claim in an
effort to portray yourself as the embattled victim of religious
discrimination. It must really sting that law-abiding,
honorable, Evangelical men are holding you accountable for your civil
failure. </FONT></DIV></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>2."This effrontery was too much for Rosemary Huskey, one of
the chief whackadoos in the CoFB (Coalition of the Fevered Brow), and so she
wrote a letter to the editor, proudly laying out the elements of the Intolerista
Creed."</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3><U>Response</U>:</FONT> <FONT size=3>Is the CoFB
something like the FOG (Fellowship of Grievance)? The FOG, an unpleasant
little nickname you gave those within your own congregation who bravely believed
you should be accountable for your behavior, divided your church. You
know that the things that we are intolerant of (like your defense of
slavery, the place and expectations for women under a patriarchal
system, women serving in the military, the application of Mosaic law as a
fulfillment of God's plan etc.) are matters of grave concern to millions of
people world wide, not just a few local Intoleristas. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3>I am wondering Doug, when, if <U>ever,</U> you will admit
that NSA is incorrectly positioned in the heart of the central business
zone? In fact, you and your employees failed to secure the
appropriate, legally <U>required</U> permits. Your credibility continues to
shrink as you try to shift the focus of the civil complaint, </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3>repeat false accusations, and masquerade as the
contemporary reincarnation of William Tyndale. (Grandiosity is a beguiling
path, Doug, but it generally leads to a disagreeable destination. Real
friends would seek to turn your steps from this unhappy
route.) </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>If I had your best interests at heart, as presumably your
elders do, I'd advise you to think of ways to avoid additional and
unnecessary loss of face. For instance, why not renew your
search for a piece of land upon which to build the medieval cathedral
and cathedral close of your dreams? That should keep you
busy for awhile. The sale of NSA might help to fund your little city on a
hill.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>As for your bumper-sticker notion, it's a splendid idea,
Doug! It will deflect congregational thought from your current
misadventure with those silly zoning laws, and would provide lots of witty
moments at the Head of Household meetings. Go for it. You probably
have forgotten that Auntie Establishment preceded you in that arena over a year
ago. Her favorite (aside from the ever popular "The Church of Auntie
Establishment, Moscow's Other Cult") bumper sticker should resonate with the
thoughtful Saints of Christ Church and probably the majority of the
Fellowship of Grievance. Remember it? "You're Not The Boss
Of Me."</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>Do Wacky Do Wacky Do!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3>Rose Huskey</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>Do whacka do whacka do,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4>Intolerista Slogans<BR></FONT>Topic: </STRONG>General
Ruminations<BR></DIV>
<P>As some of you know, a week or so ago, the Intoleristas launched a new attack
on us here in Moscow. But because their behavior is now getting out to the
skinny branches, Jim Fisher of the Lewiston Morning Tribune wrote an editorial
that attempted to talk them down out of their tree. "Come to the nice fireman,"
was the gist of his article, at least as <I>I</I> would summarize it. Mr. Fisher
is a liberal of the classical liberal tradition, which means that he actually
tries to <I>apply </I>what he says he believes about things like free speech.
This effrontery was too much for Rosemary Huskey, one of the chief whackadoos in
the CoFB (Coalition of the Fevered Brow), and so she wrote a letter to the
editor, proudly laying out the elements of the Intolerista Creed. I say this,
not because I think it would be productive to interact with her <I>magnum
opuscule</I>, but rather because it gave me an idea. And so, herewith, I propose
a group effort, in which we come up with a bumpersticker sized motto for the
Intoleristas. Here are a few suggestions to prime the pump, and I will post
others as they get to me.</P>
<P>1. Diversity Until We Get Some!</P>
<P>2. Hidebound Progressive and Proud!</P>
<P>3. Fundamentalists Without a Fundament</P>
<P>4. Free Tibet from People Like Us</P>
<P>5. Scott Bauer Is Too My Name!</P>
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