Why isn't Ron Paul doing better?

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Originally Posted by zot

I'd like to see the federal government completely disbanded -- all of it, including the military -- and let the state/local governments run their own affairs.
If a giant comet or asteroid were to come down directly on Washington DC, all I know is I'd have a great deal more money in my pocket and a lot more personal freedom. And I'm sure a renewed faith in God.

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You wouldn't have ANY money in your pocket (US currency being a Federal thing, ya know) and how exactly did the Federal government impinge upon your "freedom" today?

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Originally Posted by clocker

You wouldn't have ANY money in your pocket (US currency being a Federal thing, ya know) and how exactly did the Federal government impinge upon your "freedom" today?

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I can't speak for zot, but it would be chaos, and I would feast upon the flesh of the children of people who deny me their possessions!

OK, but serious now. I hate this society and wouldn't mind seeing it suffer to rebuild something devoid of commercial/financial influence, since it'd be like, a noble cause. I'm not personally as upset with the government as I am over the manipulation and control over the government by groups with plenty a dollar to spend. I only last year was able to get affordable health coverage (< $200/mo.) that didn't put a lifetime indemnity rider on anything that has to do with my heart or cardiovascular system (if they didn't outright reject me).

I am now getting notices about letting my cat roam around outside in our condo, the first time in 6 years, because we pissed off someone who knows members of the board by no longer being friendly with him. Since pets outdoors, not on leashes, is a violation of the rules, they can assess fines; if those go unpaid, they can lead to a legal eviction and forced foreclosure on the unit (by way of lien). This is something that really irks me, if I were tone down my reserved opinion. In reality, these board members have a different modus operandi, they have lawyer friends eager to secure their own payout. I've got about a half dozen other stories but will stop there. I have made several plans in the past to murder two of the board members, but have postponed entertaining the thought any further until I've secured my plans to leave the country.

I think I'm getting at a point here, it's shit like this that makes this country fucked.

So, the Federal gubmint is sending you notices about your cat?
If you're going to bitch about Federal intrusion, do you still get to complain about State or local interference?

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Originally Posted by clocker

So, the Federal gubmint is sending you notices about your cat?
If you're going to bitch about Federal intrusion, do you still get to complain about State or local interference?

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I was pretty certain I got to a point about lobbying and this style of governing giving license to fuck a fool or twenty at the end.
P.S. I'm not the state > federal guy
I'm the fuck the capitalist government guy.

Why isn't Ron Paul doing better?

Because the media has, so far, intentionally ignored him. I'm not a fan of the Republicans but so far Ron Paul is the only sane American politician out there. It's actually kinda scary.

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Originally Posted by LosHooligun

Why isn't Ron Paul doing better?

Because the media has, so far, intentionally ignored him. I'm not a fan of the Republicans but so far Ron Paul is the only sane American politician out there. It's actually kinda scary.

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I agree with you!

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Originally Posted by 999969999

Here! Here!

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Wallah.

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Originally Posted by zot

^^^ For the people who lack the intellect to figure things out for themselves, Here's a simple rule they can follow: ALWAYS VOTE OUT THE INCUMBENT. That would go a long way to get rid of corruption, as it's the career politicians who are the worst.

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Another way of forcing this issue is through the use of term limits.

There should be term limits for the Senate and the House.

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Originally Posted by mjmacky

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Originally Posted by clocker

So, the Federal gubmint is sending you notices about your cat?
If you're going to bitch about Federal intrusion, do you still get to complain about State or local interference?

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I was pretty certain I got to a point about lobbying and this style of governing giving license to fuck a fool or twenty at the end.
P.S. I'm not the state > federal guy
I'm the fuck the capitalist government guy.

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And you think Cuba or North Korea would be better than the United States?

I'm sure they have room for one more person like you.

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Originally Posted by 999969999

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Originally Posted by mjmacky

I was pretty certain I got to a point about lobbying and this style of governing giving license to fuck a fool or twenty at the end.
P.S. I'm not the state > federal guy
I'm the fuck the capitalist government guy.

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And you think Cuba or North Korea would be better than the United States?

I'm sure they have room for one more person like you.

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So the only non-capitalist countries are Cuba and N. Korea? And viewpoints contrary to capitalism aren't allowed in your version of America? :blink:

School doesn't seem to be rubbing off on you, 9's...