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  • In a post entitled "Interposition," philosopher Brandon Watson of Siris actually registers two objections to my account as outlined in "The filioque IV: the issue narrowed further."

    The filioque V: replies to objections Mike L 2007

  • In a post entitled "Interposition," philosopher Brandon Watson of Siris actually registers two objections to my account as outlined in "The filioque IV: the issue narrowed further."

    Archive 2007-05-01 Mike L 2007

  • James Madison, the Father of the Constitution, articulated the milder doctrine of Interposition, in the Virginia Resolution, declaring that the states “have the right, and are in duty bound, to interpose for arresting the progress of the evil, and for maintaining within their respective limits, the authorities, rights and liberties appertaining tothem.”

    The Volokh Conspiracy » The Democratic Strategist misdescribes some legal issues 2010

  • "Interposition had a place in history, I told them, and it is not an exalted one," Mr. Cuccinelli said.

    Tea Parties Forge Alliances in Bid to Advance Agendas Neil King Jr. 2010

  • James Madison, the Father of the Constitution, articulated the milder doctrine of Interposition, in the Virginia Resolution, declaring that the states “have the right, and are in duty bound, to interpose for arresting the progress of the evil, and for maintaining within their respective limits, the authorities, rights and liberties appertaining tothem.”

    The Volokh Conspiracy » The Democratic Strategist misdescribes some legal issues 2010

  • The legislature, with only one dissenting vote, adopted an Interposition Resolution in 1956 declaring the Brown decision "null, void and of no force or effect."

    Rally 'Round the Flag Boys: Continued White Flight from the Democratic Party 2003

  • Mr. Jolter threatens to leave him on account of his Misconduct, which he promises to rectify; but his Resolution is defeated by the Impetuosity of his Passions — He meets accidentally with Mrs. Hornbeck, who elopes with him from her Husband, but is restored by the Interposition of the British Ambassador.

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle 2004

  • Mr. Jolter threatens to leave him on account of his Misconduct, which he promises to rectify; but his Resolution is defeated by the Impetuosity of his Passions — He meets accidentally with Mrs. Hornbeck, who elopes with him from her Husband, but is restored by the Interposition of the British Ambassador.

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle 2004

  • Impetuosity of his Passions — He meets accidentally with Mrs. Hornbeck, who elopes with him from her Husband, but is restored by the Interposition of the British Ambassador.

    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle 2004

  • Interposition was running at the forefront of the agenda at that time, Kilpatrick was moderating, and we were talking about interposition.

    Oral History Interview with Virginius Dabney, July 31, 1975. Interview A-0311-2. Southern Oral History Program Collection (#4007) 1975

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