"People who use the term 'liberal fascist' also show a high level of ignorance of what fascism is." Carol C.

They also show that they haven't a clue as to what liberalism is.

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Ake, before you get too giggly about the Maine election and take this as the wave of the future, on the opposite side of the United States, in Washington State, the popular vote is going the other way.

The tally Thursday afternoon saw the vote to approve R-71 widening its lead 52.5 percent to 47.5 percent. That lead now appears insurmountable. The Secretary of State's Office estimates another 500,000 to 600,000 ballots statewide are still outstanding, with about half expected from King County, where the measure is being approved by slightly more than 2 to 1. "Voters across the state listened to the personal stories of lesbian and gay families and the challenges they faced and sent a strong message that we want to see all families treated equally under the law in our state," said Anne Levinson, chairwoman of Washington Families Standing Together, which worked for the measure's approval.

Protect Marriage Washington [the out-of-state Christian fundamentalist group I mention above—DF] is refusing to concede, saying it's still possible that enough votes will come in to make up their deficit. However, news outlets and the Associated Press are all calling the race over.

Bon appetit!

Don Firth