Moderators lazarus Posted February 21, 2012 Moderators Posted February 21, 2012 The judge is growing on me! "> " type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> Quote Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence. Einstein
Woody Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Didn't know you watched and valued Fox News. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Moderators lazarus Posted February 21, 2012 Author Moderators Posted February 21, 2012 i don't. Quote Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence. Einstein
Members phkrause Posted February 21, 2012 Members Posted February 21, 2012 The judge is growing on me! "> " type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> Exactly what I've said for years, great post Lazarus Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Moderators lazarus Posted February 22, 2012 Author Moderators Posted February 22, 2012 While we are busy arguing back and forth the real work is quietly being done behind the scenes. When I first got interested in American politics it did strike me that the practical differences between the parties in the US were relatively small. Quote Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence. Einstein
Members phkrause Posted February 23, 2012 Members Posted February 23, 2012 While we are busy arguing back and forth the real work is quietly being done behind the scenes. When I first got interested in American politics it did strike me that the practical differences between the parties in the US were relatively small. Absolutely agree Lazarus, and as one politician recently said "there is no difference." Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted February 23, 2012 Members Posted February 23, 2012 LAZARUS i have thought that for a very long time and that is why i have voted for 3 party candidates for the last 6 elections for president dgrimm60 Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Moderators lazarus Posted February 23, 2012 Author Moderators Posted February 23, 2012 For a long time, American politics has been defined by a Left/Right dynamic. It was Liberals versus Conservatives on a variety of issues. Pro-Life versus Pro-Choice, Tax Cuts vs. More Spending, Pro-War vs Peaceniks, Environmental Protections vs. Economic Growth, Pro-Union vs. Union-Free, Gay Marriage vs. Family Values, School Choice vs. Public Schools, Regulation vs. Free Markets. The new dynamic, however, has moved past the old Left Right paradigm. We now live in an era defined by increasing Corporate influence and authority over the individual. These two “interest groups” – I can barely suppress snorting derisively over that phrase – have been on a headlong collision course for decades, which came to a head with the financial collapse and bailouts. Where there is massive concentrations of wealth and influence, there will be abuse of power. The Individual has been supplanted in the political process nearly entirely by corporate money, legislative influence, campaign contributions, even free speech rights. This may not be a brilliant insight, but it is surely an overlooked one. It is now an Individual vs. Corporate debate – and the Humans are losing. Consider: • Many of the regulations that govern energy and banking sector were written by Corporations; • The biggest influence on legislative votes is often Corporate Lobbying; • Corporate ability to extend copyright far beyond what original protections amounts to a taking of public works for private corporate usage; • PAC and campaign finance by Corporations has supplanted individual donations to elections; • The individuals’ right to seek redress in court has been under attack for decades, limiting their options. • DRM and content protection undercuts the individual’s ability to use purchased content as they see fit; • Patent protections are continually weakened. Deep pocketed corporations can usurp inventions almost at will; • The Supreme Court has ruled that Corporations have Free Speech rights equivalent to people; http://usawatchdog.com/democrats-vs-republicans-its-you-vs-corporations/ Quote Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence. Einstein
Members phkrause Posted February 23, 2012 Members Posted February 23, 2012 Great points in this link Lazarus, thanks for the post. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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