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"The man from the yacht thought he was the first to find England; I thought I was the first to find Europe. I did try to found a heresy of my own; and when I had put the last touches to it, I discovered that it was orthodoxy."
GK Chesterton; Orthodoxy
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostI'm in full favor of eliminating the concept of "career politician" from the US. Let's restore the concept that it's a public service by making politics a low-paying part-time job, and strict term limits for every office. Nobody should ever be able to get rich by being a politician.
But strict term limits I 100% agree with. I've long proposed 2 terms in the Senate and 6 terms in the House (12 years total).The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy...returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King
I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong. Frederick Douglas
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Originally posted by oxmixmudd View PostOn the surface, I'd agree with you about it's 'importance' if there was no actually delay in issuing the checks required to put his signature on them.
But this is a campaign year, and that is free advertising for the republican candidate at the federal government and taxpayers expense.
(Or maybe not if it backfires like it should)."The man from the yacht thought he was the first to find England; I thought I was the first to find Europe. I did try to found a heresy of my own; and when I had put the last touches to it, I discovered that it was orthodoxy."
GK Chesterton; Orthodoxy
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Originally posted by lilpixieofterror View PostSweet irony, you only care because you hate him.
Originally posted by lilpixieofterror View PostIs it egotistical? Sure, is it something to freak out over? No.The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy...returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King
I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong. Frederick Douglas
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Originally posted by carpedm9587 View PostNo. I care...AND I dislike him in the extreme. He's a vile man doing great harm.
It's more than egotistical. It's using the power of his office and apparatus of government for personal and political gain (again). It should be added to the rest of his list of inappropriate behavior and played over and over again until 11/3."The man from the yacht thought he was the first to find England; I thought I was the first to find Europe. I did try to found a heresy of my own; and when I had put the last touches to it, I discovered that it was orthodoxy."
GK Chesterton; Orthodoxy
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostMore hypocrisy.
From this point I will consider any and all gestures from you that appear to be conciliatory as ploys with a pending insult or 'sucker punch' just around the corner.
This is your legacy, but unfortunately crossing this boundary is generally almost impossible to undo.Last edited by oxmixmudd; 04-16-2020, 11:18 AM.My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. James 2:1
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless James 1:26
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; James 1:19
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pix - no. And you know it. He is demanding his name on the checks. He clearly believes that is in HIS best interests. It certainly serves not one other person on the face of the Earth to have that signature there. And that pretty much says all that needs to be said. If you are not honest enough to admit this is a purely self serving move with an eye to the election (Who's signature was on your relief check - vote for him!) then that is your problem, not mine.My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. James 2:1
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless James 1:26
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; James 1:19
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Originally posted by lilpixieofterror View PostAs far as I can tell, he has done no more or worse harm than other presidents have. Again, your hatred colors your opinions.
Originally posted by lilpixieofterror View PostWhy do you suppose that most presidents, win re-election?
Originally posted by lilpixieofterror View PostCould it be because they have tons of free advertising already, thanks to their position?The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy...returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King
I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong. Frederick Douglas
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Originally posted by carpedm9587 View PostLow-paying and part-time I don't agree with. If you want to give someone great responsibility - you should be willing to pay them correspondingly.Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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Originally posted by oxmixmudd View PostI can see you have no interest in 'being friends'.
Just a ploy I guess. Not surprising, but par for the course.
From this point I will consider any and all gestures that appear to be conciliatory as ploys....
with a pending insult or 'sucker punch' just around the corner.
This is your legacy, but unfortunately crossing this boundary is generally almost impossible to undo.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostI base this on the concept of states with a bi-annual legislature that only meet once every two years. It forces them to prioritize and keeps them from looking for "busy work" and implementing stuff just because they have the time to do it. Obviously allowances have to be made for emergency sessions, but I don't see why a variation of this could not be used for the Federal government. Perhaps limit Congressional sessions to three-months a year and refocus the structure of the US on state sovereignty.The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy...returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King
I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong. Frederick Douglas
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Originally posted by carpedm9587 View PostIf someone is going to do the job, I prefer that they be on the job and not splitting their attention between "how do I pay the bills" and "the needs of the country/state."Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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Originally posted by carpedm9587 View PostIf someone is going to do the job, I prefer that they be on the job and not splitting their attention between "how do I pay the bills" and "the needs of the country/state."
Small states (like Vermont) can get away with part-time legislatures. Large states generally cannot. Scale matters.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostI think it would do wonders for economic policy if politicians did have to give thought to "how do I pay the bills". Maybe if a tax increase hit them as hard as it hit us then they would be a lot less eager to raise taxes.
And if they are being paid for work, they should be equally subject to taxes. It doesn't matter that this work is for the government.
What I WOULD advocate for is an "eat your own dog food" policy so that all politicians have to face the full consequences of the laws they enact. And I think no body should be able to vote for its own pay raise. Salaries should be associated with the mean or median income in the U.S.The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy...returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King
I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong. Frederick Douglas
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Originally posted by carpedm9587 View PostThey will - in 12 years....
And if they are being paid for work, they should be equally subject to taxes. It doesn't matter that this work is for the government.
What I WOULD advocate for is an "eat your own dog food" policy so that all politicians have to face the full consequences of the laws they enact. And I think no body should be able to vote for its own pay raise. Salaries should be associated with the mean or median income in the U.S.Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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