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KCConservative said:When did I start trouble? I posted a yawn icon as my response to your thread. That is how I felt about it. If you're going to start a thread, then be man enough to read what others have to say about it. The way you handled it was cowardly.
KCConservative said:.................... :yawn: ......................
Homelessness in America is a bigger problem for this country than the bullshit war on terror.Originally Posted by Scarecrow Akhbar:
Is there something factual in what I said that you disagree with, or are you just having a testosterone moment?
I won't say the defense budget isn't a bloated cow, it is. Every state views it as just another federal program bringing money in, every congressman wants to make sure their district gets a piece of the action.
But national defense IS a legitimate and a Constitutional priority of the federal government.
Being everyone's nanny is not.
Scarecrow Akhbar said:Here's a hint:
When grownups discover a thread they think is boring, they just move on to the next one.
To say your posted "Yawn" wasn't intended to start start trouble is nonsense. Being deliberately rude is always intended to cause trouble.
Try growing up.
SouthernDemocrat said:The constitution says that the Federal Government is to provide for our defense. As to what that actually means is debatable.
The constitution says that the Federal Government is to promote the General Welfare. As to what that actually means is debatable as well.
Stinger said:If they are not prostelitizing why not give them assistance just like any other group?
Then why not all other groups too?
Well let's deal with this precieved on your part crossing.
This is total horseshit! We do not need a $400+ billion army when China (the second highest in military spending) has a $44 billion one!Originally Posted by Scarecrow Akhbar
And while the role of the military, it's size, and it's composition can be debated,
Scarecrow Akhbar said:No. James Madison denied completely that what you people think of "welfare" had any place in the Constitution. Madison was right.
It certainly was never intended to justify feeding large groups of the indolent off the backs of Americans who work. That stupid notion would never even have arisen in 18th century colonial American. Those people beleived fully in John's Smith's dictum, "He who shall not work, shall not eat".
If it worked for the Pilgrims, it can work for us.
And while the role of the military, it's size, and it's composition can be debated, the need for one probably cannot. Though, of course, one also has to realize that the Founders were for the most part opposed to large permanent standing armies, also. Clearly this topic should be pursued on it's own thread.
(BTW: You quoted the wrong post )
You call that trouble? Why is the icon available to us, I wonder. If you think the icon is rude, then you haven't seen rudeness. And asking me to grow up is what? Is that not rude?Scarecrow Akhbar said:Here's a hint:
When grownups discover a thread they think is boring, they just move on to the next one.
To say your posted "Yawn" wasn't intended to start start trouble is nonsense. Being deliberately rude is always intended to cause trouble.
Try growing up.
Don't look now, but your sour grapes jealousy is showing.SouthernDemocrat said:Translates To:
Vote Republican, It's Easier Than Thinking.
Hoot said:...perhaps the Prez could implore the American people, through donations, to support these programs without taxpayer money?
Not really, because as Civil Libertarian and Economic Moderate, I know that my side always has won and always will win. The reason for this is that document called the “constitution” is on my side. Faith based initiatives wont stand because they violate the separation of church and state.KCConservative said:Don't look now, but your sour grapes jealousy is showing.
SouthernDemocrat said:Not really, because as Civil Libertarian and Economic Moderate, I know that my side always has won and always will win. The reason for this is that document called the “constitution” is on my side. Faith based initiatives wont stand because they violate the separation of church and state.
Even though the religious and social right has control of Congress, the Whitehouse, and the Federal Judiciary, they still win nothing.
Intelligent Design – Loser. One of Bush’s Judicial Appointments struck it down.
Ten Commandments in the Court Room – Loser
Terry Shiavo – You guys lost that one and come to find out, she was indeed a vegetable.
Teaching Creationism – Loser. You lost that one in the 80s.
Not enforcing environmental law – Loser. Every time the Bush Administration goes to court on that one, they lose.
Drilling in ANWR – Loser. It’s only been before congress about 20 times.
I can go on and on. However, I cannot think of a single cultural war that the Religious and Social Right has ever won, or ever will win for that matter. Progressives always have won and they always will win.
Billo_Really said:This is total horseshit! We do not need a $400+ billion army when China (the second highest in military spending) has a $44 billion one!
SouthernDemocrat said:You would have to admit though that there was a great deal of differences in political philosophies among the founders. What one my view as a role of government, another might dismiss as not.
Just the same, over the last 100 years or so, as a society we have decided that it is a responsibility of a moral and just society to provide some sort of safety net. The extent of which is debatable, but either way, its not unconstitutional.
KCConservative said:You call that trouble? Why is the icon available to us, I wonder. If you think the icon is rude, then you haven't seen rudeness. And asking me to grow up is what? Is that not rude?
To you I say
:yawn:
I wonder what it would be like with the tables turned? Can you hear the original poster whining now if I were to create false quotes and put his name on them. But, as the moderator has already told me, it's perfectly legal. We'll see.Scarecrow Akhbar said:Asking you to grow up is an attempt to remind you that maturity is a virtue independent of biological age. Some people never get there.
KCConservative said:I can think of a couple of Novembers that went our way. And a House and a Senate and Supreme Court and a governorship majority.
Scarecrow Akhbar said:No, not "we as a society". A majority of Congressmen got elected on the promise of raiding my wallet to pay off their voters.
A moral and just society permits people to donate to charity who want to, and permits those who do not to keep their own money.
A gangster society steals the money and pays off voters with it. We live in a gangster society in which the concepts of morality and justice are raped to provide pregnant expectations of politically acceptable behaviors.
Yeah, let's get back on topic since you didn't have an answer for that last one.Originally Posted by Scarecrow Akhbar
That's not the purpose of this thread. (Could the fact that a chinaman gets paid 90% less than an American be a factor in the disparity?)
but not here, please.
Middleground said:Shesh, GySgt, is that all you got? Dan spends a bit of time to carefully layout and explain his logic (which I think is most excellent and eye-opening) and you come back with "such desperation." I thought you were more open-minded. Now you reply like Navy Pride.
Instead of accusing the messenger, why don't you try to debunk the message? If it bothers you so, and if you feel Dan is being misleading, then debate away. I, for one, would be interested in hearing your side of things, though, of course, if done properly.
Just a quick question. How do you feel about separation of church and state? I get the feeling that you don't agree with it.
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