It is an interesting read. I completely agree with it. It is 6 pages long but worth the read. We need to change things in this country but how?
Well, IMO, as far as politics goes, its not any one party that is at fault, or any one party that is going to fix what is broken. It’s the system that doesn’t work, and the system that needs to be changed.
Pretty tough plan to think up a that doesn’t just jump to violence/war/etc.
Read this in print, loved it.
Money quote:
“Differences between Bushes, Clintons, and Obamas are of degree, not kind.”
I have made it through 4 pages, and this article is a real eye opener.
“In exchange for the money, the government promises to provide care through its “system.” But then all the boards, commissions, guidelines, procedures, and “best practices” that constitute “the system” become the arbiters of what any citizen ends up getting. The citizen might end up dissatisfied with what “the system” offers. But when he gave up his money, he gave up the power to choose, and became dependent on all the boards and commissions that his money also pays for and that raise the cost ofcare.”
Paying taxes gives up our choice of what to do with that money.
St. Louis Fed Chairman: Bernanke is a communist.
"Poole said he was very concerned that the Fed could simply lend money to anyone, without constraint.
In the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe during the Cold War era, economies were inefficient because they had a soft-budget constraint. If a firm got into trouble, the banking system would give them more money, Poole said.
The current situation at the Fed seems eerily similar, he said.
“What is discipline - where are the hard choices - when does Fed say our resources are exhausted?” Poole asked.
The Country Class is trying to unite under the Tea Party, and what does the Ruling Class Do? Calls them a bunch of Racists. That word does not scare me any more.
This was a great article, and well written.
The Contry Class needs to unite and defeat the Ruling Class who think they are more intellegent than the Average American. It is the Ruling Class’s teaching that has taken away our intellect. They say we are inferior, but the Constitution says that we all are created equal. We all have to work together to correct the horable policies enacted by the Ruling Class.
Great article, it would be nice if half of what was said in it would appear in the mainstream political discourse in this country.
“The financial regulation bill of 2010, far from setting univocal rules for the entire financial industry in few words, spends some 3,000 pages (at this writing) tilting the field exquisitely toward some and away from others. Even more significantly, these and other products of Democratic and Republican administrations and Congresses empower countless boards and commissions arbitrarily to protect some persons and companies, while ruining others.”
In my opinion, the biggest problem in our political process is that money runs the entire thing. It is true that business is what makes the world go round, but the system we have today puts too much power in the wrong hands. In order for anything to be called attention to by our politicians, a substantial amount of money needs to be involved. It’s next to immposible for the American public to organize on the level that businesses/industries do, which is why we get a health care bill that insurance companies love and bailout packages that banks love, all while the American public barely gets a seat at the table.
The so-called ‘Military-Industrial Complex’ has, in one form or another, been running civilisation for 5,000+ years. Its not going anywhere, guys.
Until people change their morality and stop believing that violence to an end, no matter how noble or desireable that end, is practical, we will have a ruling class. It will be based upon the ability to do violence.
[quote]Chomskyian wrote:
Great article, it would be nice if half of what was said in it would appear in the mainstream political discourse in this country.
“The financial regulation bill of 2010, far from setting univocal rules for the entire financial industry in few words, spends some 3,000 pages (at this writing) tilting the field exquisitely toward some and away from others. Even more significantly, these and other products of Democratic and Republican administrations and Congresses empower countless boards and commissions arbitrarily to protect some persons and companies, while ruining others.”
In my opinion, the biggest problem in our political process is that money runs the entire thing. It is true that business is what makes the world go round, but the system we have today puts too much power in the wrong hands. In order for anything to be called attention to by our politicians, a substantial amount of money needs to be involved. It’s next to immposible for the American public to organize on the level that businesses/industries do, which is why we get a health care bill that insurance companies love and bailout packages that banks love, all while the American public barely gets a seat at the table.[/quote]
Who is John Galt?
[quote]Chomskyian wrote:
Great article, it would be nice if half of what was said in it would appear in the mainstream political discourse in this country.
“The financial regulation bill of 2010, far from setting univocal rules for the entire financial industry in few words, spends some 3,000 pages (at this writing) tilting the field exquisitely toward some and away from others. Even more significantly, these and other products of Democratic and Republican administrations and Congresses empower countless boards and commissions arbitrarily to protect some persons and companies, while ruining others.”
In my opinion, the biggest problem in our political process is that money runs the entire thing. It is true that business is what makes the world go round, but the system we have today puts too much power in the wrong hands. In order for anything to be called attention to by our politicians, a substantial amount of money needs to be involved. It’s next to immposible for the American public to organize on the level that businesses/industries do, which is why we get a health care bill that insurance companies love and bailout packages that banks love, all while the American public barely gets a seat at the table.[/quote]
We might have our differences, but your statement if right on. This does not mean that going Union or Socialist is the answer though. The government needs to be given back to the people. Let the people make decisions for themselves.
[quote]Chomskyian wrote:
Great article, it would be nice if half of what was said in it would appear in the mainstream political discourse in this country.
“The financial regulation bill of 2010, far from setting univocal rules for the entire financial industry in few words, spends some 3,000 pages (at this writing) tilting the field exquisitely toward some and away from others. Even more significantly, these and other products of Democratic and Republican administrations and Congresses empower countless boards and commissions arbitrarily to protect some persons and companies, while ruining others.”
In my opinion, the biggest problem in our political process is that money runs the entire thing. It is true that business is what makes the world go round, but the system we have today puts too much power in the wrong hands. In order for anything to be called attention to by our politicians, a substantial amount of money needs to be involved. It’s next to immposible for the American public to organize on the level that businesses/industries do, which is why we get a health care bill that insurance companies love and bailout packages that banks love, all while the American public barely gets a seat at the table.[/quote]
Corporations as we know today were not even around when the Founding Fathers crafted our constitution , bill of right and such.
I have to stop reading this article every few paragraphs because I get…“incensed”. I’m curious to get to the end and see why Revolution is a bad thing. Although, thinking about it, what if all this ordered chaos brings the world…man, my brain is running faster than my fingers here.
I think it depends on whether history is cyclical or progressive. If the former, we’re coming up on the down-ward trend of the cycle. If progressive, then the “ruling” class will eventually dissipate into some sort of mass utopia, Carl Marx style. Now, which is it?
[quote]almightyfod wrote:
I have to stop reading this article every few paragraphs because I get…“incensed”. I’m curious to get to the end and see why Revolution is a bad thing. Although, thinking about it, what if all this ordered chaos brings the world…man, my brain is running faster than my fingers here.
I think it depends on whether history is cyclical or progressive. If the former, we’re coming up on the down-ward trend of the cycle. If progressive, then the “ruling” class will eventually dissipate into some sort of mass utopia, Carl Marx style. Now, which is it?[/quote]
It was a long article, but every word is there for a reason. I got mad, then I was like yeah that is really how it is. I have a new way of explaining it. Get to the end. I do not want to ruin it for anyone. I have already passed this link out to a half dozen people here at the office. It explains why the Country Class has issues changing the country, and why they will never be able to put together a revolution.
[quote]MattyG35 wrote:
Well, IMO, as far as politics goes, its not any one party that is at fault, or any one party that is going to fix what is broken. It’s the system that doesn’t work, and the system that needs to be changed.
Pretty tough plan to think up a that doesn’t just jump to violence/war/etc.
[/quote]
Unfortunately (or fortunately), the only way for things to really change in this country is that we are going to have to have a revolution. And the only type of revolution that is going to really change things is a violent one.
Let’s be honest about all of this. The political, social and business (Wall Street) elite are COMPLETELY out of touch with reality. They care nothing about regular Americans. All they give a shit about is continuing to live the extravagant lifestyle they have been accustomed to live. And they will stop at nothing to achieve that.
I am now totally convinced that,with the exception of Ron Paul, our entire Congress and Senate are a bunch of sociopaths.
Definition of a sociopath:
Glibness and Superficial Charm
Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.
Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as “their right.”
Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.
Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.
Shallow Emotions
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.
Incapacity for Love
Need for Stimulation
Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common.
Callousness/Lack of Empathy
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others’ feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.
Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others.
Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet “gets by” by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals, stealing, etc.
Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others’ lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously committed.
Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity
Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts.
Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.
Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.
All of these traits just about sum up our “leaders” don’t they.
[quote]Charlemagne wrote:
[quote]MattyG35 wrote:
Well, IMO, as far as politics goes, its not any one party that is at fault, or any one party that is going to fix what is broken. It’s the system that doesn’t work, and the system that needs to be changed.
Pretty tough plan to think up a that doesn’t just jump to violence/war/etc.
[/quote]
Unfortunately (or fortunately), the only way for things to really change in this country is that we are going to have to have a revolution. And the only type of revolution that is going to really change things is a violent one.
Let’s be honest about all of this. The political, social and business (Wall Street) elite are COMPLETELY out of touch with reality. They care nothing about regular Americans. All they give a shit about is continuing to live the extravagant lifestyle they have been accustomed to live. And they will stop at nothing to achieve that.
I am now totally convinced that,with the exception of Ron Paul, our entire Congress and Senate are a bunch of sociopaths.
Definition of a sociopath:
Glibness and Superficial Charm
Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.
Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as “their right.”
Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.
Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.
Shallow Emotions
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.
Incapacity for Love
Need for Stimulation
Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common.
Callousness/Lack of Empathy
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others’ feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.
Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others.
Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet “gets by” by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals, stealing, etc.
Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others’ lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously committed.
Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity
Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts.
Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.
Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.
All of these traits just about sum up our “leaders” don’t they.[/quote]
LOL. Yep.
Here’s some threads I found interesting from sherdog.
http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f54/national-emergencies-1253505/
http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f54/im-talking-about-violent-revolution-1279945/