I've noticed in many of these threads re: discussion of the US govt's (typically silly, childish) military forays into the ME and other areas of the world, when referring to the US military, many posters still resort to the word "we."
When a person uses the word "we" when discussing the action of the govt., he/she includes himself and all the People as being culpable (or complicit) in those actions.
Now think: to all those who use the word "we", ask yourself a ridiculously simple question: did you have any say in the US govt's/POTUS's actions, meaning are one of the POTUS's or Congressional lobbyists?
If not, then. . .
YOU ARE NOT INVOLVED IN THE DECISION!!!
So when you drag yourself in using the word "we", you're disrespecting yourself. You're saying to yourself: "I am responsible or partially responsible for this mess", which is, of course, not true.
Therefore, effective immediately, everyone who is not an active federal lobbyist and/or pol needs to terminate this habit.
You will notice I never say "we" when talking about the military or the US govt., because it shows a lack of self-respect, blaming myself for something I never did, or had any part of.
You shouldn't either. So when the US govt. goes on its stupid adventures overseas, say the government invaded this or the government wants to bomb whoever. Or you can say the lobbyists did this or the lobbyists want to bomb.
I completely disagree. We have the government we (yes "we") deserve. We are, the vast majority of us, not doing enough to wrest the government from those you mention. It is our responsibility to do so, and when we don't, we are indeed complicit with what our government does. Saying "we" is an acceptance of responsibility (to a very small extent).
I've noticed in many of these threads re: discussion of the US govt's (typically silly, childish) military forays into the ME and other areas of the world, when referring to the US military, many posters still resort to the word "we."
When a person uses the word "we" when discussing the action of the govt., he/she includes himself and all the People as being culpable (or complicit) in those actions.
Now think: to all those who use the word "we", ask yourself a ridiculously simple question: did you have any say in the US govt's/POTUS's actions, meaning are one of the POTUS's or Congressional lobbyists?
If not, then. . .
YOU ARE NOT INVOLVED IN THE DECISION!!!
So when you drag yourself in using the word "we", you're disrespecting yourself. You're saying to yourself: "I am responsible or partially responsible for this mess", which is, of course, not true.
Therefore, effective immediately, everyone who is not an active federal lobbyist and/or pol needs to terminate this habit.
You will notice I never say "we" when talking about the military or the US govt., because it shows a lack of self-respect, blaming myself for something I never did, or had any part of.
You shouldn't either. So when the US govt. goes on its stupid adventures overseas, say the government invaded this or the government wants to bomb whoever. Or you can say the lobbyists did this or the lobbyists want to bomb.
Unless you're paying any of the pols, they do not work for you. There's no such thing as free labor.
Unless you're paying any of the pols, they do not work for you. There's no such thing as free labor.
Did it occur to you that maybe they are part of the decision? Maybe they voted for Obama, maybe they're military, maybe they supported it (before they were against it).
Since I pay taxes, they do work for me, at least theoretically :2wave:
It has zero to do with who is paying them. It has to do with power, who holds it, and who has the power to change who has power. The fact is, we do have the power to change who has power, and so we are ultimately responsible for our government's actions.
Nope, becauses taxes aren't a voluntary transaction. Taxes are theft. It would be like saying you work for some punk that stole your wallet.
But I don't take each and every deduction available to me, so a portion are voluntary to me :2wave:
I've noticed in many of these threads re: discussion of the US govt's (typically silly, childish) military forays into the ME and other areas of the world, when referring to the US military, many posters still resort to the word "we."
When a person uses the word "we" when discussing the action of the govt., he/she includes himself and all the People as being culpable (or complicit) in those actions.
Now think: to all those who use the word "we", ask yourself a ridiculously simple question: did you have any say in the US govt's/POTUS's actions, meaning are one of the POTUS's or Congressional lobbyists?
If not, then. . .
YOU ARE NOT INVOLVED IN THE DECISION!!!
So when you drag yourself in using the word "we", you're disrespecting yourself. You're saying to yourself: "I am responsible or partially responsible for this mess", which is, of course, not true.
Therefore, effective immediately, everyone who is not an active federal lobbyist and/or pol needs to terminate this habit.
You will notice I never say "we" when talking about the military or the US govt., because it shows a lack of self-respect, blaming myself for something I never did, or had any part of.
You shouldn't either. So when the US govt. goes on its stupid adventures overseas, say the government invaded this or the government wants to bomb whoever. Or you can say the lobbyists did this or the lobbyists want to bomb.
The U.S. people are obviously not asked for their input on each action/decision of their gov't., that is why we have a democratic republic. Our elected represetatives are tasked with governing we the sheeple. Simply because you may disagree with our congress critters or POTUS, they none the less, represent us to the world. We elected these folks and that is why they are said to act on our behalf.
I'm not disrespecting myself when I say "we". I know that I did everything in my power to make sure we didn't have Obama (or Romney for that matter) in the White House. They are warhawks, both major parties, so when I say "we" I am acknowledging the fact that I didn't do enough to make a change.
Unless you're paying any of the pols, they do not work for you. There's no such thing as free labor.
Solletica, are you speaking directly to me or are you speaking to us?
That would only be a valid excuse if you have lots of $, which gives you the power to make change. Without $, or without compromising information on any pol/lobbyist, there's no power, and no ability to affect change.
I've noticed in many of these threads re: discussion of the US govt's (typically silly, childish) military forays into the ME and other areas of the world, when referring to the US military, many posters still resort to the word "we."
When a person uses the word "we" when discussing the action of the govt., he/she includes himself and all the People as being culpable (or complicit) in those actions.
Now think: to all those who use the word "we", ask yourself a ridiculously simple question: did you have any say in the US govt's/POTUS's actions, meaning are one of the POTUS's or Congressional lobbyists?
If not, then. . .
YOU ARE NOT INVOLVED IN THE DECISION!!!
So when you drag yourself in using the word "we", you're disrespecting yourself. You're saying to yourself: "I am responsible or partially responsible for this mess", which is, of course, not true.
Therefore, effective immediately, everyone who is not an active federal lobbyist and/or pol needs to terminate this habit.
You will notice I never say "we" when talking about the military or the US govt., because it shows a lack of self-respect, blaming myself for something I never did, or had any part of.
You shouldn't either. So when the US govt. goes on its stupid adventures overseas, say the government invaded this or the government wants to bomb whoever. Or you can say the lobbyists did this or the lobbyists want to bomb.
Money is what a catalyst especially in political campaigns. A 3rd party president though would singlehandedly be enough for a real change. A some 3rd parties have some serious backers.
yes that is what I meant, serious financially sound backers.You mean serious $--that's what I was talking about.
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