We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness—-That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed, that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these Ends,

it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it,

and to institute a new Government, laying its Foundation on such Principles, and organizing its Powers in such Form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient Causes; and accordingly all Experience hath shewn, that Mankind are more disposed to suffer, while Evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the Forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long Train of Abuses and Usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object, evinces a Design to reduce them under absolute Despotism,

it is their Right, it is their Duty, to throw off such Government,

and to provide new Guards for their future Security.

Fair and Balanced strikes again!

I'm sure this was just another innocent mistake...

This recent Fox News poll might have set a new world record for most loaded questions. Does this mean that Rupert Murdoch is still beating his wife?

Here are a few of their "fair and balanced" polling questions:

In the next congressional election in 2010, are you more likely to:
1. Vote for the Democrat to help Barack Obama pass his policies and
programs
2. Vote for the Republican to provide a check on Obama's power

The Obama administration has recently said there are signs the economy is starting to improve. Do you believe the economy is starting to get better, or is it that the administration is putting a positive spin on things?

Do you think the Obama administration is proposing too much of an increase in government spending, not enough of an increase, or about the right amount?

Based on Barack Obama's criticism of Bush administration deficits during the presidential campaign, are you surprised the Obama administration is increasing the nation's deficit, or not?

When an elected official says they want to "invest" your tax dollars in a government program or project, do you think they want to spend your money or save your money?

Which do you think would do more to improve the nation's economy right now?
1. Cutting taxes on individuals and businesses
2. Reducing federal spending by the government
3. Both
4. Don't know