There is also the problem that one of your principles as a superpower is the belief that governments should not interfere with the activities of voluntary associations, such as writers' congresses and student groups.
Why? Because, as any good Marxist knows, you must secure your revolution against the enemies within – including the temptation to dilute the purity of your principles and policies – before there is any chance of taking on your enemies without.
Franken, who's also a St . Louis Parknative, added, "Minnesota wants its politicians to operate on principles, but if one of your principles is to never compromise, they don't want that".
Had you joined in the prayers, that needn't have been a betrayal of your principles; it could have been a genuine expression of sympathy with those assembled, or nostalgic contact with your youth, or a desire to comfort your wife -- all honorable motives.
She's a Republican, sir, she said she supports much of your principles.
"Compromise" is a dirty word, and concessions to opponents are abdications of your principles.
