IrezumiKiss
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a new whining republicans thread
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I meant like; acknowledging that the Afghan's don't pay taxes to the USA and so should be very low on his list of Presidential priorities. In short, "Fuck em".
Or like pressuring the the Insurance Co's to operate under the same antitrust laws as any other business. That would have been a fight worth making, but Noo, he caved in.
I guess the funding for his second run is his highest priority.
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Robert P. Watson published a little list;
"Professor Watson writes
Hi friends,
I am always being asked to grade Obama's presidency. In place of offering him a grade, I put together a list of his accomplishments thus far. I think you would agree that it is very impressive. His first six months have been even more active than FDRs or LBJs the two standards for such assessments. Yet, there is little media attention given to much of what he has done. Of late, the media is focusing almost exclusively on Obama's critics, without holding them responsible for the uncivil, unconstructive tone of their disagreements or without holding the previous administration responsible for getting us in such a deep hole. The misinformation and venom that now passes for political reporting and civic debate is beyond description.
As such, there is a need to set the record straight. What most impresses me is the fact that Obama has accomplished so much not from a heavy-handed or top-down approach but from a style that has institutionalized efforts to reach across the aisle, encourage vigorous debate, and utilize town halls and panels of experts in the policy-making process. Beyond the accomplishments, the process is good for democracy and our democratic processes have been battered and bruised in recent years.
Let me know if I missed anything in the list (surely I did).
1. Ordered all federal agencies to undertake a study and make recommendations for ways to cut spending
2. Ordered a review of all federal operations to identify and cut wasteful spending and practices
3. Instituted enforcement for equal pay for women
4. Beginning the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
5. Families of fallen soldiers have expenses covered to be on hand when the body arrives at Dover AFB
6. Ended media blackout on war casualties; reporting full information
7. Ended media blackout on covering the return of fallen soldiers to Dover AFB; the media is now permitted to do so pending adherence to respectful rules and approval of fallen soldier's family
8. The White House and federal government are respecting the Freedom of Information Act
9. Instructed all federal agencies to promote openness and transparency as much as possible
10. Limits on lobbyist's access to the White House
11. Limits on White House aides working for lobbyists after their tenure in the administration
12. Ended the previous stop-loss policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their enlistment date
13. Phasing out the expensive F-22 war plane and other outdated weapons systems, which weren't even used or needed in Iraq/Afghanistan
14. Removed restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research
15. Federal support for stem-cell and new biomedical research
16. New federal funding for science and research labs
17. States are permitted to enact federal fuel efficiency standards above federal standards
18. Increased infrastructure spending (roads, bridges, power plants) after years of neglect
19. Funds for high-speed, broadband Internet access to K-12 schools
20. New funds for school construction
21. The prison at Guantanamo Bay is being phased out
22. US Auto industry rescue plan
23. Housing rescue plan
24. $789 billion economic stimulus plan
25. The public can meet with federal housing insurers to refinance (the new plan can be completed in one day) a mortgage if they are having trouble paying
26. US financial and banking rescue plan
27. The secret detention facilities in Eastern Europe and elsewhere are being closed
28. Ended the previous policy; the US now has a no torture policy and is in compliance with the Geneva Convention standards
29. Better body armor is now being provided to our troops
30. The missile defense program is being cut by $1.4 billion in 2010
31. Restarted the nuclear nonproliferation talks and building back up the nuclear inspection infrastructure/protocols
32. Reengaged in the treaties/agreements to protect the Antarctic
33. Reengaged in the agreements/talks on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions
34. Visited more countries and met with more world leaders than any president in his first six months in office
35. Successful release of US captain held by Somali pirates; authorized the SEALS to do their job
36. US Navy increasing patrols off Somali coast
37. Attractive tax write-offs for those who buy hybrid automobiles
38. Cash for clunkers program offers vouchers to trade in fuel inefficient, polluting old cars for new cars; stimulated auto sales
39. Announced plans to purchase fuel efficient American-made fleet for the federal government
40. Expanded the SCHIP program to cover health care for 4 million more children
41. Signed national service legislation; expanded national youth service program
42. Instituted a new policy on Cuba, allowing Cuban families to return home to visit loved ones
43. Ended the previous policy of not regulating and labeling carbon dioxide emissions
44. Expanding vaccination programs
45. Immediate and efficient response to the floods in North Dakota and other natural disasters
46. Closed offshore tax safe havens
47. Negotiated deal with Swiss banks to permit US government to gain access to records of tax evaders and criminals
48. Ended the previous policy of offering tax benefits to corporations who outsource American jobs; the new policy is to promote in-sourcing to bring jobs back
49. Ended the previous practice of protecting credit card companies; in place of it are new consumer protections from credit card industry's predatory practices
50. Energy producing plants must begin preparing to produce 15% of their energy from renewable sources
51. Lower drug costs for seniors
52. Ended the previous practice of forbidding Medicare from negotiating with drug manufacturers for cheaper drugs; the federal government is now realizing hundreds of millions in savings
53. Increasing pay and benefits for military personnel
54. Improved housing for military personnel
55. Initiating a new policy to promote federal hiring of military spouses
56. Improved conditions at Walter Reed Military Hospital and other military hospitals
57. Increasing student loans
58. Increasing opportunities in AmeriCorps program
59. Sent envoys to Middle East and other parts of the world that had been neglected for years; reengaging in multilateral and bilateral talks and diplomacy
60. Established a new cyber security office
61. Beginning the process of reforming and restructuring the military 20 years after the Cold War to a more modern fighting force; this includes new procurement policies, increasing size of military, new technology and cyber units and operations, etc.
62. Ended previous policy of awarding no-bid defense contracts
63. Ordered a review of hurricane and natural disaster preparedness
64. Established a National Performance Officer charged with saving the federal government money and making federal operations more efficient
65. Students struggling to make college loan payments can have their loans refinanced
66. Improving benefits for veterans
67. Many more press conferences and town halls and much more media access than previous administration
68. Instituted a new focus on mortgage fraud
69. The FDA is now regulating tobacco
70. Ended previous policy of cutting the FDA and circumventing FDA rules
71. Ended previous practice of having White House aides rewrite scientific and environmental rules, regulations, and reports
72. Authorized discussions with North Korea and private mission by Pres. Bill Clinton to secure the release of two Americans held in prisons
73. Authorized discussions with Myanmar and mission by Sen. Jim Web to secure the release of an American held captive
74. Making more loans available to small businesses
75. Established independent commission to make recommendations on slowing the costs of Medicare
76. Appointment of first Latina to the Supreme Court
77. Authorized construction/opening of additional health centers to care for veterans
78. Limited salaries of senior White House aides; cut to $100,000
79. Renewed loan guarantees for Israel
80. Changed the failing/status quo military command in Afghanistan
81. Deployed additional troops to Afghanistan
82. New Afghan War policy that limits aerial bombing and prioritizes aid, development of infrastructure, diplomacy, and good government practices by Afghans
83. Announced the long-term development of a national energy grid with renewable sources and cleaner, efficient energy production
84. Returned money authorized for refurbishment of White House offices and private living quarters
85. Paid for redecoration of White House living quarters out of his own pocket
86. Held first Seder in White House
87. Attempting to reform the nation's healthcare system which is the most expensive in the world yet leaves almost 50 million without health insurance and millions more under insured
88. Has put the ball in play for comprehensive immigration reform
89. Has announced his intention to push for energy reform
90. Has announced his intention to push for education reform
Oh, and he built a swing set for the girls outside the Oval Office!
Robert P. Watson, Ph.D.Coordinator of American Studies
Lynn University"
"Professor Watson writes
Hi friends,
I am always being asked to grade Obama's presidency. In place of offering him a grade, I put together a list of his accomplishments thus far. I think you would agree that it is very impressive. His first six months have been even more active than FDRs or LBJs the two standards for such assessments. Yet, there is little media attention given to much of what he has done. Of late, the media is focusing almost exclusively on Obama's critics, without holding them responsible for the uncivil, unconstructive tone of their disagreements or without holding the previous administration responsible for getting us in such a deep hole. The misinformation and venom that now passes for political reporting and civic debate is beyond description.
As such, there is a need to set the record straight. What most impresses me is the fact that Obama has accomplished so much not from a heavy-handed or top-down approach but from a style that has institutionalized efforts to reach across the aisle, encourage vigorous debate, and utilize town halls and panels of experts in the policy-making process. Beyond the accomplishments, the process is good for democracy and our democratic processes have been battered and bruised in recent years.
Let me know if I missed anything in the list (surely I did).
1. Ordered all federal agencies to undertake a study and make recommendations for ways to cut spending
2. Ordered a review of all federal operations to identify and cut wasteful spending and practices
3. Instituted enforcement for equal pay for women
4. Beginning the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
5. Families of fallen soldiers have expenses covered to be on hand when the body arrives at Dover AFB
6. Ended media blackout on war casualties; reporting full information
7. Ended media blackout on covering the return of fallen soldiers to Dover AFB; the media is now permitted to do so pending adherence to respectful rules and approval of fallen soldier's family
8. The White House and federal government are respecting the Freedom of Information Act
9. Instructed all federal agencies to promote openness and transparency as much as possible
10. Limits on lobbyist's access to the White House
11. Limits on White House aides working for lobbyists after their tenure in the administration
12. Ended the previous stop-loss policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their enlistment date
13. Phasing out the expensive F-22 war plane and other outdated weapons systems, which weren't even used or needed in Iraq/Afghanistan
14. Removed restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research
15. Federal support for stem-cell and new biomedical research
16. New federal funding for science and research labs
17. States are permitted to enact federal fuel efficiency standards above federal standards
18. Increased infrastructure spending (roads, bridges, power plants) after years of neglect
19. Funds for high-speed, broadband Internet access to K-12 schools
20. New funds for school construction
21. The prison at Guantanamo Bay is being phased out
22. US Auto industry rescue plan
23. Housing rescue plan
24. $789 billion economic stimulus plan
25. The public can meet with federal housing insurers to refinance (the new plan can be completed in one day) a mortgage if they are having trouble paying
26. US financial and banking rescue plan
27. The secret detention facilities in Eastern Europe and elsewhere are being closed
28. Ended the previous policy; the US now has a no torture policy and is in compliance with the Geneva Convention standards
29. Better body armor is now being provided to our troops
30. The missile defense program is being cut by $1.4 billion in 2010
31. Restarted the nuclear nonproliferation talks and building back up the nuclear inspection infrastructure/protocols
32. Reengaged in the treaties/agreements to protect the Antarctic
33. Reengaged in the agreements/talks on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions
34. Visited more countries and met with more world leaders than any president in his first six months in office
35. Successful release of US captain held by Somali pirates; authorized the SEALS to do their job
36. US Navy increasing patrols off Somali coast
37. Attractive tax write-offs for those who buy hybrid automobiles
38. Cash for clunkers program offers vouchers to trade in fuel inefficient, polluting old cars for new cars; stimulated auto sales
39. Announced plans to purchase fuel efficient American-made fleet for the federal government
40. Expanded the SCHIP program to cover health care for 4 million more children
41. Signed national service legislation; expanded national youth service program
42. Instituted a new policy on Cuba, allowing Cuban families to return home to visit loved ones
43. Ended the previous policy of not regulating and labeling carbon dioxide emissions
44. Expanding vaccination programs
45. Immediate and efficient response to the floods in North Dakota and other natural disasters
46. Closed offshore tax safe havens
47. Negotiated deal with Swiss banks to permit US government to gain access to records of tax evaders and criminals
48. Ended the previous policy of offering tax benefits to corporations who outsource American jobs; the new policy is to promote in-sourcing to bring jobs back
49. Ended the previous practice of protecting credit card companies; in place of it are new consumer protections from credit card industry's predatory practices
50. Energy producing plants must begin preparing to produce 15% of their energy from renewable sources
51. Lower drug costs for seniors
52. Ended the previous practice of forbidding Medicare from negotiating with drug manufacturers for cheaper drugs; the federal government is now realizing hundreds of millions in savings
53. Increasing pay and benefits for military personnel
54. Improved housing for military personnel
55. Initiating a new policy to promote federal hiring of military spouses
56. Improved conditions at Walter Reed Military Hospital and other military hospitals
57. Increasing student loans
58. Increasing opportunities in AmeriCorps program
59. Sent envoys to Middle East and other parts of the world that had been neglected for years; reengaging in multilateral and bilateral talks and diplomacy
60. Established a new cyber security office
61. Beginning the process of reforming and restructuring the military 20 years after the Cold War to a more modern fighting force; this includes new procurement policies, increasing size of military, new technology and cyber units and operations, etc.
62. Ended previous policy of awarding no-bid defense contracts
63. Ordered a review of hurricane and natural disaster preparedness
64. Established a National Performance Officer charged with saving the federal government money and making federal operations more efficient
65. Students struggling to make college loan payments can have their loans refinanced
66. Improving benefits for veterans
67. Many more press conferences and town halls and much more media access than previous administration
68. Instituted a new focus on mortgage fraud
69. The FDA is now regulating tobacco
70. Ended previous policy of cutting the FDA and circumventing FDA rules
71. Ended previous practice of having White House aides rewrite scientific and environmental rules, regulations, and reports
72. Authorized discussions with North Korea and private mission by Pres. Bill Clinton to secure the release of two Americans held in prisons
73. Authorized discussions with Myanmar and mission by Sen. Jim Web to secure the release of an American held captive
74. Making more loans available to small businesses
75. Established independent commission to make recommendations on slowing the costs of Medicare
76. Appointment of first Latina to the Supreme Court
77. Authorized construction/opening of additional health centers to care for veterans
78. Limited salaries of senior White House aides; cut to $100,000
79. Renewed loan guarantees for Israel
80. Changed the failing/status quo military command in Afghanistan
81. Deployed additional troops to Afghanistan
82. New Afghan War policy that limits aerial bombing and prioritizes aid, development of infrastructure, diplomacy, and good government practices by Afghans
83. Announced the long-term development of a national energy grid with renewable sources and cleaner, efficient energy production
84. Returned money authorized for refurbishment of White House offices and private living quarters
85. Paid for redecoration of White House living quarters out of his own pocket
86. Held first Seder in White House
87. Attempting to reform the nation's healthcare system which is the most expensive in the world yet leaves almost 50 million without health insurance and millions more under insured
88. Has put the ball in play for comprehensive immigration reform
89. Has announced his intention to push for energy reform
90. Has announced his intention to push for education reform
Oh, and he built a swing set for the girls outside the Oval Office!
Robert P. Watson, Ph.D.Coordinator of American Studies
Lynn University"
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You dont know squat about conservatives. The 'conservatives' who run the GOP arent conservatives. Theyre 'conservatives' because the conservative brand sells better than the liberal brand most places. Its about getting elected NOT principles. Once elected theyre as hot to steal as the next guy.
Conservative principles are few:
We dont keep voting on something till we get the results we want. When the vote is counted the issue is decided. Every society takes its own path.
Adult humans take care and responsibility for themselves unless they cant. If you step on a crack in the sidewalk you break your mother's back, there's no appeal.
Watch where you walk.
Noses are intended to remain attached to our faces NOT stuck in other peoples bizness.
Do what you want so long as I dont get the bill for your folly. If you break it you bought it.
There's very little thats new under the Sun, and humans have been around a long time. Bad ideas dont improve with time.
Dragonlipz
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Hypocrisy is chief among GOP 'family values' - like cheating on your wife (and girl friend) while at the same time decrying the same behavior in a DEM whose indiscretions have been made public. (Not to mention the fact that they are also violating their own sacred marital bond - Mark Sanford, David Vitters, John Erickson, the GOP cheaters (all of whom called for Clinton's resignation at the time) goes on and on).........
Thank for pointing out the obvious to us, but this is news?
Nice list of accomplishments for Obama, though....I hadn't seen it.
Tell Zeb and the rest of the KKK that there's a teabagger docudrama just released that will justify all the bogus 'math' he used to portray the rich.....
I'd be glad to do without less taxes and government but I've been to those places where there was 'less government intervention and taxation' - some of them are classified as 'failed'....all are dangerous for anyone without security.......
Sorry, we were discussing hypocrisy.....like I said:
It's a traditional Republican value....they wouldn't be who they are without it......
rgraham666
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Why should I give a flying fuck what a left wing loon like Hayden thinks?
Stella_Omega
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As Mill pointed out; "stupid people are generally conservatives." The pirates that hijacked the Republican party have found themselves a daisy field-- and they are engaged in a stupid-education program to ensure their daisies keep blooming.
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Personally, I'm neither Liberal nor Conservative... Staunch Democrat or Republican. I'm dead set against the assholes in power at any one instant because I know there's no difference between the liars on the right and the left.
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Hah! Finally, after 3 pages of this stupid wrangling, someone says something that makes sense. There isn't a dimes worth of difference between Dumbocrats and Repuglicans. They're all politicians that love being an exalted class and exempt from virtually any legislation they enact...and they'll lie, cheat and steal to stay in power.
It's way past time people should be looking out after themselves instead of waiting for Washington to do things for them. There's too damn many people sitting in the wagon instead of pulling it.
Stella_Omega
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No, it doesn't make sense. It's like saying you're dead set against both truck and trains, because they both run you down.
The question is; how do you force the drivers of those trains and trucks to get back into safe driving habits? Being dead set against them doesn't make a damn bit of difference.
The question is; how do you force the drivers of those trains and trucks to get back into safe driving habits? Being dead set against them doesn't make a damn bit of difference.
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No, it does make sense Stella. The assumption that you can elect a politician who will do an honest job of representing YOUR interests is a myth. So how do you keep them in line?
Extreme scrutiny and throw the rascals out at the end of their elected terms. In the meantime keep them on their toes because they know they are being watched.
I'm not too happy with the press either, BTW.
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But, but, that's exactly what those political leaders are doing and that you are objecting to. Maybe they do it because you do it too? And because you elect folks you think are going to do it for you personally?
Maybe you're beginning to isolate on the real problem?
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Right wing, left wing, conservative, liberal. They are all a bunch of loons, looters or moochers. The only thing they all want is money and power but not in that order. The right wants the money for themselves because they believe the power can be bought. The left wants the money the right has to give it to those too lazy to go out and earn what they want, thus gaining the the power they think they so richly deserve.
What gets me is that there are so many out there that believe one side or the other and are so fanatical about that belief. The liberals think the conservatives are out to get them. To take advantage, to cheat them out of their fair share of stuff. Stuff they haven't earned.
The conservatives think the liberals want to take away their stuff that they have earned. Wait...they are.
And maybe, in the past and in some instances today a business, a company, has taken advantage of the poor, downtrodden worker. But the question begs to be asked...were any laws broken to achieve their goal? If they were they should be punished. If not, do we need more laws? Do we need more intrusions into our life by government?
The thing that gets me, is all the complaints I hear about how a certain enterprise takes advantage of its workers, yet the same people that complain the loudest are those that spend their money there. If you want to change the way a company does business, vote with your wallet not you mouth.
And with unemployment at 10+% across the country, which by the way was promised not to exceed 8% if the so called stimulus bill was past, the answer to our whoas is not more government, that I'm sure of. What I'm not sure about is how to fix it now that it is so fucked up.
Also, raising taxes is not an answer. The higher you raise them the more the tax base shrinks. The more people are out of a job. The more the small businessman decides to retire. It's an infinite loop of disaster.
And me being an unemployed high wage earner you would think that I would be all for the power of government to take care of me. No thanks. Personally, I believe the federal government should be limited to those few powers outlined in the constitution. They should provide a strong defense, regulate interstate commerce, institute foreign policy. They should not dictate the people they represent to purchase specific things. They should not take over any portion of the private sector.
They shouldn't dictate the education of our children. They should not poke their big red noses into the affairs of the individual states. Those powers not specifically granted to the federal government are reserved to the states.
So in conclusion...what the fuck, no matter what we all lose.
What gets me is that there are so many out there that believe one side or the other and are so fanatical about that belief. The liberals think the conservatives are out to get them. To take advantage, to cheat them out of their fair share of stuff. Stuff they haven't earned.
The conservatives think the liberals want to take away their stuff that they have earned. Wait...they are.
And maybe, in the past and in some instances today a business, a company, has taken advantage of the poor, downtrodden worker. But the question begs to be asked...were any laws broken to achieve their goal? If they were they should be punished. If not, do we need more laws? Do we need more intrusions into our life by government?
The thing that gets me, is all the complaints I hear about how a certain enterprise takes advantage of its workers, yet the same people that complain the loudest are those that spend their money there. If you want to change the way a company does business, vote with your wallet not you mouth.
And with unemployment at 10+% across the country, which by the way was promised not to exceed 8% if the so called stimulus bill was past, the answer to our whoas is not more government, that I'm sure of. What I'm not sure about is how to fix it now that it is so fucked up.
Also, raising taxes is not an answer. The higher you raise them the more the tax base shrinks. The more people are out of a job. The more the small businessman decides to retire. It's an infinite loop of disaster.
And me being an unemployed high wage earner you would think that I would be all for the power of government to take care of me. No thanks. Personally, I believe the federal government should be limited to those few powers outlined in the constitution. They should provide a strong defense, regulate interstate commerce, institute foreign policy. They should not dictate the people they represent to purchase specific things. They should not take over any portion of the private sector.
They shouldn't dictate the education of our children. They should not poke their big red noses into the affairs of the individual states. Those powers not specifically granted to the federal government are reserved to the states.
So in conclusion...what the fuck, no matter what we all lose.
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And representative of the constituents who put them in office. You left out the important part.
Stella_Omega
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Zeb, you are a perfect example of a smart man who has been trained to be stupid. You reason from A to B but never to C or, god forbid, to D.
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Sure I have, you just don't like where my C or D are because it doesn't mesh with your beliefs. My C is a small central government. My D is strong state governments. Put the power where the people live not in some magical mystery place called Washington.
Don't pass any laws that infringe on my personal freedom. Keep things simple. The more complex a thing becomes the harder it is to control and the easier it is to manipulate and corrupt.
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And representative of the constituents who put them in office. You left out the important part.
That was a given.
sr71plt
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The author Wendell Berry tossed out what I thought was a great quote at a speech at UVa yesterday. The local paper thought it was a good one, too, because they ran it this morning as their quote of the day:
"Simple solutions will always lead to complex problems, surprising simple minds."
Somehow I knew I'd have an opportunity to slip it into the forum before nightfall.
rgraham666
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Worth repeating, from George Carlin.
Zeb_Carter
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Smart man that George...oh wait he's dead isn't he?
Stella_Omega
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Then you need to start with a decimation of the population, so that your simple will be everyone else's simple as well.
Your D is my B.
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Actually, it's more like this: They always represent someone's interests. Sometimes they don't rep yours and sometimes they do. Lucky for you when they do, tough titty when they don't. When they do rep your interests, if they can do so without sacrificing enough of a percentage of your personal convictions to make your interests selfishly swallowable ahead of other people's non-represented interests, then even better for you. Best case scenario, those interests benefit the larger population as a whole. But eventually the circle will complete itself, the pendulum will swing against you and you'll have to live off of what you hopefully saved up during the feast for the famine.
That's just life being life. We're never going to have the perfect politician, party system or government that satisfies everyone. You either accept as much as you can, change what you can change and make do with what you got, or take yourself off the grid totally and go live on an island in the South Pacific with an ecosystem that will sustain your existence until you die and leave the most minimal carbon footprint imaginable behind by becoming part of a coral reef.
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See, exactly what I said!
Stella_Omega
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Which means you never get to D. You just think you do.
Stella_Omega
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Worth repeating-- daily.The author Wendell Berry tossed out what I thought was a great quote at a speech at UVa yesterday. The local paper thought it was a good one, too, because they ran it this morning as their quote of the day:
"Simple solutions will always lead to complex problems, surprising simple minds."
Somehow I knew I'd have an opportunity to slip it into the forum before nightfall.
