Guest guest Posted January 18, 2003 Report Share Posted January 18, 2003 Please note that I did not capitalize the word " democratic " -- I wasn't referring to the Democrats but instead to the basic notion of democracy itself. However, yes, it does seem the waffling, ineffectual Democrats are a kinder, gentler species, most of the time, if one buys into the illusion of a two-party system. lol I much prefer ADVERSARIAL democracy, in which there is no one party allowed to rule all branches of government, but instead must squabble and convince their opponents. This has the merits of slowing the idiots down considerably, so they don't rush bad laws such as The Patriot Act, (what galling hypocrisy is THAT title?), and also the added benefit of airing all sides of a thing so the people can weigh in with their majority opinions. No wonder they want to disgust as many as possible away from keeping up, voting, and otherwise participating in the running of things. The fewer who bother, the easier it is for the rich, influential few to sway things their way. And look at the flaming pit that leads to, the one labeled: War. On Saturday, January 18, 2003, at 06:31 PM, (AT) (DOT) com wrote: >>> ...I'm left sympathizing with the more democratic notion of trying to > help, rather than making up rules and passing bogus laws.<< > > Without " bashing " any republicans, I heartily agree that the democratic > approach is certainly not as heavy handed or as financially destructive to > the overall economy, and it is absolutely a hell of a lot more > compassionate > when it comes to dealing with real people, the very ones who give the > government its " limited " powers. > > Dave > > Magick is will applied to the real world, for real goals. --Frater Libre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2003 Report Share Posted January 19, 2003 ****Gene wrote..... >>Please note that I did not capitalize the word " democratic " ...<< Nor did I, although I referred to each of the parties. For me, it's a general sign of " lack of respect " for them and their endless, disgusting antics. IMHO, politics in the US is so polarizing which is a subtle part of " their " political agenda to divide, confuse, and marginalize the whole population. >>...it does seem the waffling, ineffectual Democrats are a kinder, gentler species, most of the time...<< Exactly, and the only " real " difference policy wise that I see between " this president " and " the last one " is that " the last one " allowed the $$$ to flow throughout the system/population, and " this one " restricts it to the top 1-3%. And, having $$$ in your pocket to support your family is certainly the kinder thing to do. >>...the illusion of a two-party system.<< If only is was possible to just pull the curtain aside as with the " Wizard of Oz. " Sadly, I don't think so. Any ideas? >>I much prefer ADVERSARIAL democracy...<< Is this how you'd describe Canada? >>...look at the flaming pit that leads to, the one labeled: War.<< Even as a former US Marine and a decorated Vietnam War veteran, I don't buy into the lame rhetoric for war with Iraq. Don't get me wrong, Saddam is a bad man and deserves to go. The only immediate problem I see here is that he's not in our pocket politically like so many other bad men around the world have been. Just like the Taliban, he crossed the line with us and we go to war with him. " It's all about OIL! " Okay, enough of this! Have a great day, Gene. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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