WHY do you worry about Socialism?

[bomelia]

Ernie... don't you get it? If more people did what you did to help people, we would not need the government to do it for us. In fact, Churches did and still fulfill this role. But the more the government takes, the harder it is for individuals to help. And the government comes with great inefficiency and huge overhead charges, numbers that make the United Way look heaven sent.

Our first amendment deals with freedom of religion... but this has been effectively squashed by "sectarian" types. So, there goes your unencumbered giver to the poor. But this way, government types get to live high on the hog while throwing scraps to the poor. Does it not even remotely bother you that Congress and the Senate have exempted themselves from Obama Care? And many other government types will be exmpted as well since so much is tied to how Senators and Congressmen are paid and compensated for (screw dangling particples).

Dammit, get a grip on how government works! You have no idea.

Mike

[bomelia]

And one more dang thing. How can you watch that video and NOT see parallels with what happened in Roman times and what is happening now? Just what makes you think history is propaganda?

Mike

[Jamo]

Originally Posted by bomelia

And one more dang thing. How can you watch that video and NOT see parallels with what happened in Roman times and what is happening now? Just what makes you think history is propaganda?

Mike

"dang"

You used the word "dang" in the Lounge? Try to get ahold of yourself!

[bomelia]

Originally Posted by Jamo

"dang"

You used the word "dang" in the Lounge? Try to get ahold of yourself!

Well, I actually thought about it when I typed it. "Damn" is harsh, can cause blood pressure to rise and things to get out of control. There is something funny about "dang" that takes the edge off, but still gets the point across. All in the interest of a better "Loungatude".

Dadgummit,

Mike

[Bartruff1]

The Senate has morphed into a body that represents rural and regional interests and values and that means that it is not possible for anything except incremental change. Much to do about nothing. The major environmental and social legislation was passed in the 40 years between 1930 and 1970 and the great majority of the voting public is fiscally conservative and socially tolerant and has no appetite for radical change.

[VRM]

Ernie,
America got where it is because the majority of the country wanted to make their lives better. They worked harder, smarter, and competed with he guy next to him to be a more marketable employee, or to run a more efficient business. We see it in cars, and it works with people and companies also; competition improves the breed.

Steve