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Originally posted by EMPIRE
Jenna, I understand that but people need to realize that the only thing that changes are the faces in the game, nothing else. Part of being one of "4-P's" (politician, pimp, preacher and pusher) is to sell pills, creams and dreams. Their mission is to sell you feelings and emotions, self esteem in many cases, and people gobble it up hook, line and sinker. I blame the people for being complacent and not taking a stand, but how much of a stand can a divided people make?
Originally posted by Jenna
Sorry moving the goal posts
How about as people
So since you saw a few signs
Yes you are.
It's a very accurate comparison. Standing in a crowd of people
Just because we seek the same outcomes
People who have attended tea parties refer to themselves
And my point still stands.
No I don't actually
Originally posted by dtice
you can't get past the left-right thing.
Originally posted by Southern Guardian
So none of these individuals care about the constitution including you? Please explain.
My OP was clear. If conservatives, libertarians and what not were given the chance to over throw this man hypothetically, they would do this against the guidelines of the constitution.
Thats my point, you are no supporter of the constitution if you do so selfishly for your own ideological beliefs.
Since you confirmed that this is where you stand then atleast I know the priority of where the constitution really sits for some people.
I dont care if you think the man didnt wear an american flag pin, dont care if his policies make you "angry", he was elected president constitutionally and democratically. If you call for the mans impeachment put the constitution and those "rights" where your mouth is. Pure and simple.
Originally posted by Jenna
And what of the ones who are trying to take a stand? The ones who are labeled and looked down upon for speaking out? The ones who've finally said enough is enough, we won't put up with this same song and dance anymore? They know that the faces are the only thing that changes. They know that it's just more of the same. Yet they are the ones being dumped on because they dare to speak out. Seems like a load full of hypocrisy laden horse crap to me.
And who exactly is it that's dividing us? The media. That's who.
But some are so convinced that their choice of media wouldn't lie to them that they can't see the forest for the trees. If their media choice doesn't say that those who are speaking out are right they won't believe it no matter what anyone says. You can't make people listen, no matter how hard you try.
Originally posted by Balone
reply to post by EMPIRE
Voting 3rd party sends a message.
I rather have this flake then continue to be a slave to the elite.
And they aren't all flakes I voted for the guy Ron Paul backed, that was good enough for me.
Originally posted by EMPIRE
When you refer to “these individuals”, are you referring to people on this board or TPTB?
It does not matter if their attempts are against the guidelines of the constitution, because the people in power don’t give a damn about the constitution,
I understand your point, but the people in power are not supporters of the constitution.
To me, the constitution is a piece of paper that happens to be a work in progress
Originally posted by dtice
I have a right to post my opinion.
My response was relevant.
Originally posted by Southern Guardian
Its rather interesting. I was reading an article by Ron Paul and his solution to the financial crises. So what is his solution? To do nothing. Let the market be and ofcourse continue to spend $515 billion on the military industrial complex a year. Change the system but do nothing to solve the problem. Do nothing to curb the increase in debt. This is Ron Paul, and his answer is to do nothing.
Its ironic, folks here complain Obama hasnt "changed the worst financial crises since the great depression in 9 months", I wonder how folks would be talking if Ronnie got in and implemented his do nothing scheme, would they then be accusing him of "doing nothing"? I dont think I have to answer that.
They wouldnt be complaining that the flat tax system was never ratified as well. Just goes to show ya.
I wonder if anybody could tell us here whether the market would have corrected itself and avoided a depression all those months back. Now I agree with Ronnie, our debt is skyrocketing, but his do-nothing solution really doesnt solve that issue. Merely changing a system will not bring down the debt either, especially when you have folks complaining the proportion of taxes gone to pay off debt.... while complaining that debt needs to go down. So whats the solution from Paulers on that? Have a revolution and dont pay any more debt. Wonderful, just like that, walk away from out debt, and Im sure those foreign owners of our debt will walk away as well... and Im sure those who owe us debt around the world will continue to "pay back us back for their debt".
Its amazing, the praise Ronnie gets on this forum and yet the sheer hypocrisy. But atleast the mans honest about where he stands, Ill give him that. He admits to being a "do-nothing" candidate for president. So, in a sense Paulers and tea party protestors blame this president for doing nothing, then doing too much, then praising Ron Pauls solution for doing nothing to solve the crises of debt. Makes sense.
[edit on 13-9-2009 by Southern Guardian]
Originally posted by bigshow
reply to post by Southern Guardian
You are incorrect, there is a recall process for all elected officials in the house and the senate, which I believe we should recall every single one of them. Once that is done and "Good" people are put into office that will actually represent the PEOPLE as they are supposed to, I believe the president would find himself in a very hard spot to have his "will" done in anyway in our house and senate. Maybe at that time, the people along with our elected representatives will get it straight that they work for us, not the other way around. I believe part of my paycheck goes to employing them, along with anyone else who receives a paycheck. Therefore logically we employ them, and at least in my state, employment is at will.
Originally posted by Southern Guardian
Originally posted by dtice
I have a right to post my opinion.
You have a right to your opinion but your posting off topic. The OP regards the constitution and those rights passed on regarding impeachment, removal and the decision making in government. Your not contributing to this thread by posting off topic comments.
My response was relevant.
Your response was "I dont care about political debates everythings sham" which is irrelevant to this topic. It also begs me to ask what your doing participating in these debates and interrupting people if you think its a sham.
[edit on 14-9-2009 by Southern Guardian]
Originally posted by detachedindividual
reply to post by Southern Guardian
Again, Patriotism is about being proud and supportive of your country and people. It is not about blindly supporting any government currently in power.
Originally posted by Stylez
Originally posted by bigshow
reply to post by Southern Guardian
You are incorrect, there is a recall process for all elected officials in the house and the senate, which I believe we should recall every single one of them. Once that is done and "Good" people are put into office that will actually represent the PEOPLE as they are supposed to, I believe the president would find himself in a very hard spot to have his "will" done in anyway in our house and senate. Maybe at that time, the people along with our elected representatives will get it straight that they work for us, not the other way around. I believe part of my paycheck goes to employing them, along with anyone else who receives a paycheck. Therefore logically we employ them, and at least in my state, employment is at will.
Their is no such thing as a recall for public officials on the federal level.
There are only two means of removing them from office. One is fast but you better damn sure be correct that all your "i's dotted and all your "t's" crossed. The other would take so long and is unlikely to get any traction with so many democrats in control.
Originally posted by EMPIRE
Jenna, there is a difference between saying those things and actually doing it. In our society, more specifically in this country, the people are too comfortable and only tend to speak out when their comfort zones are challenged or threatened. We had two critical periods within the last fifty years where we could have turned things around for the better and we dropped the ball. Now all we can do is talk about change, but what change can we possibly make if we’re falling for the same madness every four years?
Originally posted by Jenna
reply to post by Southern Guardian
This post right here pretty much summed it up for me, and proved me right. It doesn't matter what anyone says you won't listen anyway. You and I have been round and round on this issue several times and the only reason I keep trying is because I keep hoping that maybe this time someone will get through to you. Let me know when that closed-mind of yours opens up so we can have a serious discussion that is void of deflection and insults.
There is none so blind as he who will not see.