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Originally posted by buster2010
reply to post by Dreine
I have never been a fan of socialism. I take pride in the fact that I earned a scholarship to college, dropped out, worked as a roofer for four years, joined the military, learned a very desirable skill that has now leveraged into a great career for me, and I can comfortably take care of my wife and our two sons.
You say you aren't a fan of socialism but it seems you had no problem using it for your advantage. The VA, the military, the fire department, and the police department are all socialist entities. They operate collectively for the collective benefit of everyone.
Originally posted by LucidDreamer85
Originally posted by buster2010
reply to post by Dreine
I have never been a fan of socialism. I take pride in the fact that I earned a scholarship to college, dropped out, worked as a roofer for four years, joined the military, learned a very desirable skill that has now leveraged into a great career for me, and I can comfortably take care of my wife and our two sons.
You say you aren't a fan of socialism but it seems you had no problem using it for your advantage. The VA, the military, the fire department, and the police department are all socialist entities. They operate collectively for the collective benefit of everyone.
That would be true, if all the police and firemen were making the same exact wage, living in the same type of house according to job and income.
That doesn't happen. Nice try.
Actually...nice fail.
The military is a Govt entity. It has nothing to do with Socialist practices.
In the Socialist Structure, the "People" do not control the Military. No matter how hard you wish it, it just isn't so.
The Minutes from the Group state he signed the contract for membership and sought endorsement.
And they whole argument that it just couldn't happen, with your statement of of he can't be a "New Party" member and a Member of the Democrats is really untrue.
Ron Paul is a member of the Libertarians, yet has run consistently on the Republican Ticket.
There are many Democrats in Govt that are members of the Socialist Party as well.
Originally posted by buster2010
reply to post by Dreine
I have never been a fan of socialism. I take pride in the fact that I earned a scholarship to college, dropped out, worked as a roofer for four years, joined the military, learned a very desirable skill that has now leveraged into a great career for me, and I can comfortably take care of my wife and our two sons.
You say you aren't a fan of socialism but it seems you had no problem using it for your advantage. The VA, the military, the fire department, and the police department are all socialist entities. They operate collectively for the collective benefit of everyone.
Originally posted by macman
reply to post by Eurisko2012
Clinton is really fun to watch this time around.
His 2012 Slick Willy is better then his 1990's Slick Willy.
Gotta give him credit, he is getting better.
Originally posted by LeoStarchild
I try to ask people....When does his actions .. and those who back him become ...Traitorous?
I think I have my answer.
Originally posted by OutKast Searcher
And no, , There are not many Democrats that are members of the Socialist Party. I would love for you to provide an example of one Democrat also being a member of the Socialist Party.
Originally posted by OutKast Searcher
Originally posted by Dreine
reply to post by OutKast Searcher
Perhaps you are right. But what you see as 'entitlements' I saw as part of the contract I signed with the federal government for my service to the country. I put the work in, they provided the benefits...
To me, entitlement is believing in receiving something for nothing. Just my personal beliefs, nothing more.
Kind of like people who pay into unemployment and then expect to recieve it when they need it?
Or people who pay into social security and then have the audacity to want to collect it when the time comes?
Or maybe after someone has worked and payed taxes but loses their job feels like maybe the State should help out feeding their children because they paid their taxes for years?
Or how about me...a taxpayer...and I WANT other people to be able to feed their kids if they are less fortunate than I am...because I want to live in a country where people don't starve to death in the streets???
Like I said...you seem to be fine with entitlements when you are the recipient...maybe you should open your mind a little and realize that everyones situation is different and some people need more help than others.
Originally posted by OutKast Searcher
If Obama is such a Socialist...why do true Socialist not like him and call him a Corporate Capitalist???
If Obama is such an extreme left winger...why do the extreme left wingers say he is such a right winger???
In 2008, National Review's Stanley Kurtz got BenSmithed. He didn't just get BenSmithed, though, he got BenSmithed by the BenSmithiest BenSmither in the history of BenSmithing -- Ben Smith himself.
Originally posted by jimmyx
Originally posted by LeoStarchild
I try to ask people....When does his actions .. and those who back him become ...Traitorous?
I think I have my answer.
really?? HIS actions?? the right-wing republican supreme court ruled it constitutional, and legal (citizens united case) to allow ANY PERSON, ANY COUNTRY, in the world, to SECRETLY FUND any candidate in the federal elections for ANY AMOUNT OF MONEY they want...the supreme court republicans should be arrested, put on trial, and prosecuted for treason.
edit on 7-6-2012 by jimmyx because: context
Originally posted by OutKast Searcher
Originally posted by macman
reply to post by OutKast Searcher
Military is a Govt entity. Has nothing to do with the ownership of anything.
Nice try though.
The Military is funded with public funds...not private funds.
It's interesting to see how far you will go to avoid using the word "socialist" to describe your beloved Military.
It's really not a bad thing...it's one area where Socialism works very very well.
Originally posted by OutKast Searcher
Originally posted by macman
reply to post by OutKast Searcher
It is funded via tax dollars yes.
But, it is not a Welfare program.
Nor is it for the masses or for every citizen.
For someone that tries so hard to force others to work within certain confines of definitions, you sure do like playing fast and loose for you own sake.
So if it is funded with other people's money...and it isn't a capitalistic return on investment...then what kind of program is it?
I'll let you tell us what type of program it is...since you have an illogical fear of the phrase "socialist program"...what exactly is this type of program called???
Socialism doesn't have to be Welfare nor does it have to be for every citizen...many people just don't understand what socialism means...and they have an illogical and irrational fear of it.