Al Sharpton - We Need to Pay Our Share

[Velociryx]

@ DF's I didn't sign the social contract statement.

Really?

Imagine that...

But because you DO live here, and (like it or not) are part of our American society, you too get to play by the rules, seek to change them, or leave!

Shocking.

-=Vel=-

[Dom Pedro II]

Ok, Japher, so what do you think the situation should be for the military?

[Al B. Sure!]

Vel:

don't worry... when it comes to statements like that, Dave is just talking... i'm sure he pays taxes and all that and is not hiding away in a compound, armed with AK's and grenades

[Ben Kenobi]

I agree great obiwan.

Eh, there is only one who is great, and I ain't him!

[yavoon]

Originally posted by Dom Pedro II
Only a political level, I'm all for Libertarianism, but I refuse to become one because I know what they're all about...

They don't choose Libertarianism because the system works, they choose it because its the best way for the greedy bastards to get even richer. And I say to HELL with that.

I agree great obiwan.

u can spew the same crap at the other side. its no shock poor ppl like socialism, IT GIVES THEM MONEY. who wouldn't want money they didn't earn.

[Dom Pedro II]

Well, I'll tell ya what yavoon... wanting money when you're starving is slightly different from wanting money when you're driving a Lexus. And if you read on, you'd see that I'm FAR from left.

[yavoon]

Originally posted by Dom Pedro II
Well, I'll tell ya what yavoon... wanting money when you're starving is slightly different from wanting money when you're driving a Lexus. And if you read on, you'd see that I'm FAR from left.

I think its been pointed out that almost no1 in america is starving. and even fewer are starving cuz of something that isnt their fault(substance abuse). if u can be a crack addict on welfare and NOT starve to death, I'd say the country ur in is giving u plenty.

[Al B. Sure!]

Eh, there is only one who is great, and I ain't him!

Alfred the Great? Peter the Great? who?

[Japher]

About the Military:

Major cuts or dismantling the systems that are in place in order to protect us is not a good idea, especially with all the enemies we have. Also, I would not like to see it privatised. Though I would like to see more private contractors get forced to play hardball with the government where the contracts are concerned. Companies with government contracts for military purposes seem to have a strangle hold on the government (i.e. Lockhead and Newport News) that is too concerned with corporate interests instead of the military itself.

Also, the armed forces (incl. FBI and CIA) perform a lot of functions we may not be aware of as well as give a lot to the community in the form of organizing and financing events such as the Special Olympics. I would like to see more of this type of maritime activities coming from them.

Another good thing about the Military is that they supply a lot of jobs and give a lot of money towards education, and these usually go to people who would otherwise not have jobs or the opportunity to receive such an education. I have seen town collapse or disappear when a base closes, I have seen people (like my in-law) go to war in hopes that his sons can receive a free education, and I have seen thugs from high school turn into respectable, working citizens all due to the militaries involvement in society.

[Dom Pedro II]

But look who the communists are in this country... they AREN'T the poor.

I didn't realize we were speaking of the USA. In other countries where the Communists ARE the poor, they ARE starving.

[yavoon]

Originally posted by Dom Pedro II
But look who the communists are in this country... they AREN'T the poor.

I didn't realize we were speaking of the USA. In other countries where the Communists ARE the poor, they ARE starving.

the poor aren't communists, but they are socialists in america.

[Al B. Sure!]

american poor left-wing? yeah right... havent there been hundreds of polls that show even union workers are far more capitalistic than europeans.

[yavoon]

Originally posted by Albert Speer
american poor left-wing? yeah right... havent there been hundreds of polls that show even union workers are far more capitalistic than europeans.

europeans are pretty socialist. falling a lil to the right of can easily keep u w/in the right area.

[Ben Kenobi]

Alfred the Great? Peter the Great? who?

I need to spell it out?

Mark 10:18

"Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good--except God alone.

[Japher]

That was a typo