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They Live, We Sleep: A Dictatorship Disguised as a Democracy
The Rutherford Institute ^ | August 4, 2015 | John Whitehead

Posted on 08/05/2015 8:06:23 AM PDT by RedMominBlueState

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1 posted on 08/05/2015 8:06:23 AM PDT by RedMominBlueState
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To: RedMominBlueState

I’m reading Bill Browder’s “Red Notice” right now.

Fits in exactly.


2 posted on 08/05/2015 8:13:26 AM PDT by Scrambler Bob (Using 4th keyboard due to wearing out the "/" and "s" on the previous 3)
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To: RedMominBlueState

Why can’t you simply sue a SC Justice or a Congressman or a President for violating their oath of office?

Mr. Stupid Nobody esq.


3 posted on 08/05/2015 8:16:09 AM PDT by Eddie01
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To: RedMominBlueState
Over simplification. We have opportunity to participate in America business as a basis of structure for creating, developing and offering products/services, of various types/kinds. It is up to the public whether or not the products/ services, are good, worthy of obtaining and using. Sounds like freedom to me.
4 posted on 08/05/2015 8:18:38 AM PDT by geologist
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To: geologist
We have crony capitalism with the government (federal, state, and local) control over 40% of GDP. The government provides the money in return for political contributions. The corporate paymasters decide what is best for America.

Immigration is a prime example. Why are we importing 1.1 million legal permanent immigrants a year along with 640,000 guest workers a year while we have the lowest labor participation rates in 38 years. Wages are declining because we have a surplus of labor. Business privatizes the profits and socializes the costs.

5 posted on 08/05/2015 8:27:48 AM PDT by kabar
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To: RedMominBlueState
The Russians have a word for it:

Nomenklatura.

6 posted on 08/05/2015 8:29:36 AM PDT by bassmaner (Hey commies: I am a' white male, and I am guilty of NOTHING! Sell your 'white guilt' elsewhere.)
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To: RedMominBlueState

Rowdy Rodney Piper died last week. rip

7 posted on 08/05/2015 8:32:01 AM PDT by FreeAtlanta (Restore Liberty!)
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To: geologist

[We have opportunity to participate in America business as a basis of structure for creating, developing and offering products/services, of various types/kinds. It is up to the public whether or not the products/ services, are good, worthy of obtaining and using]

This is true, and if you can find a niche market you may be successful. However, large businesses with all the dough, like lifetime politicians with their lobbyist money, have the distinct advantage in the marketplace.

Think of how WalMart has affected local economies. They conspire with local politicians to gain property tax advantages and other perks and then drive small businesses out of the market.

Look at the complexion of America. Regional differences are fading due to the invasion of corporate retailers, restaurants, etc.


8 posted on 08/05/2015 8:32:44 AM PDT by Calpublican (All Hail the Uni-Party!!!!)
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To: geologist

Your freedoms as a small business person are eroding every day; look at all the government rules and regulations. Big business and big government are colluding to pick the American tax payer’s pocket book. I’m a great believer in capitalism, but we don’t have that any more. Big business takes a bet and wins whether their decisions are good or not - look at Wall Street. Traders make bad bets and never give their bonuses back. The capitalist puts up capital, risks it, if they market likes what they do, they win, but that’s not the system we have now, unfortunately.


9 posted on 08/05/2015 8:32:59 AM PDT by RedMominBlueState
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To: RedMominBlueState

Thanks for this. I went on YouTube and found the full movie (They Live) in HD here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMym1-uf5eI

The illegal alien construction worker scene in particular was way way ahead of its time.


10 posted on 08/05/2015 8:33:39 AM PDT by Nep Nep
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To: RedMominBlueState

At no time since it’s founding has America been a Democracy. It is a Republic.

Those confuse these have an agenda in mind: to make us a democracy, which would be terrible for all but the elitists.

Think USSR


11 posted on 08/05/2015 8:41:26 AM PDT by bestintxas (every time a RINO loses, a founding father gets his wings.)
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It is advisable and definitely necessary to regulate quota's and speeds by which permission is given to those seeking to settle in America. We do not want criminal elements, drug runners, and agitators to come and attempt to change what works in America. We are not a nation shirking responsibility, or attempting to control choices of avenues to pursue. Simply for all to have responsibility to abide by the laws of this nation and to contribute to the growth of the whole in varying ways and means. Freedom of repression is a blessed state of being. God bless America. It takes fortitude and endurance.
12 posted on 08/05/2015 8:44:08 AM PDT by geologist
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To: RedMominBlueState

Some of these are state created rules and regulations. Choose wisely. Or become vocal and oppose what is oppressive and unfair. Intolerance happens with power.

MOVE! to another state. No one was ever told it would be easy. God bless.


13 posted on 08/05/2015 8:48:43 AM PDT by geologist
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We owned a business until January of this year which required hiring people to do very hard physical labor. The pay is excellent because of the skill level involved. We would train the prospect and assist them in obtaining the necessary license.

We interviewed many US-born and educated young men; however, they seemed to be unable to grasp that after a training period they would make a fine income. They expected immediate gratification. They had some sort of unrealistic expectation that they should immediately make the high income.

They believe what has become a false narrative and that is that getting an education means they will automatically waltz into a high-paying job. Educators do them a disservice.

Our last hire was a legal Mexican immigrant. Willing to work hard, reliable, honest and appreciative. He still expresses appreciation to us for the opportunity we gave him. I do not see this attitude in many of our spoiled children.


14 posted on 08/05/2015 8:48:48 AM PDT by Calpublican (All Hail the Uni-Party!!!!)
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bmp


15 posted on 08/05/2015 8:54:41 AM PDT by gattaca (Republicans believe every day is July 4, democrats believe every day is April 15. Ronald Reagan)
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16 posted on 08/05/2015 8:55:16 AM PDT by Salgak (Peace Through Superior Firepower. . . .)
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To: geologist
It is advisable and definitely necessary to regulate quota's and speeds by which permission is given to those seeking to settle in America. We do not want criminal elements, drug runners, and agitators to come and attempt to change what works in America.

We don't need those numbers period. Immigrants are taking American jobs and depressing wages. We need to reduce legal immigration substantially to at most 300,000 a year.


17 posted on 08/05/2015 8:56:41 AM PDT by kabar
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Anecdotal information does not reflect the current reality. We have a surplus of labor, which depresses and reduces wages. There are no jobs Americans won’t do.


18 posted on 08/05/2015 8:59:46 AM PDT by kabar
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I AGREE. those CROSSING OVER THE BORDERS,have increased substantially. This must be contained, and regulated. MOO
19 posted on 08/05/2015 9:02:02 AM PDT by geologist
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To: Calpublican

Think of how WalMart has affected local economies. They conspire with local politicians to gain property tax advantages and other perks and then drive small businesses out of the market.

Look at the complexion of America. Regional differences are fading due to the invasion of corporate retailers, restaurants, etc.
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Agreed. Local politicians need to become aware of the results of the advantages and perks given to regional businesses as some are over all harmful. Local politicians are often not businessmen.


20 posted on 08/05/2015 9:11:47 AM PDT by geologist
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