Posted on 06/28/2010 7:49:04 PM PDT by citizenredstater9271
Federal Prisons, why? The state and local level can take care of the undesirables.
Don't buy chinese dry wall. Don't run with scissors. Don't stick a knife in an electric outlet. Don't pee on a spark plug if the engine is running.
Man up, I am sick of people who cannot take care of themselves and their families.
What is up with the caps?
Private companies already BUILD the roads under contract and guidance from the federal or state governments. Then the government makes sure they are maintained and such.
You must have missed the point of privatizing the military when the founders you say you follow did the exact opposite.
What do you suggest to replace these coercive taxes? A voluntary system? Yeah, that’ll work, let people opt out of taxes but still enjoy the protections and advantages the remaining government services provide as long as they last. Nothing like something for nothing.
We form governments for a reason, we agree to pay for certain services through the government for a reason. We all pay for schools for a reason for roads for a reason, for the military for a reason.
Is the system bloated and in massive need of reform, of course, that is the basis of the Conservative position. But the solution is not wholesale elimination of almost everything
Both liberals and conservatives claim the gov. needs to tell people how to run their lives in some respect. Completely uncalled for.
After all that you send me back to Mises?
Tell ya what, let me help you out. Take some FR time out from posting and read the posting here of us straights. When applicable read any links to broaden your knowledge base beyond Ron Paul and Mises. Come to grips with the realities of the world and responsibilities of a Conservative in the modern age.
BTW, another hint, Walter Block is a big time contributor to Lew Rockwell...
That just digs your hole deeper here...
What do you suggest to replace these coercive taxes? A voluntary system? Yeah, that’ll work, let people opt out of taxes but still enjoy the protections and advantages the remaining government services provide as long as they last. Nothing like something for nothing.
I didn't ask for those roads so why should I BE FORCED to pay for them? And the gov. is the one that's really getting "something for nothing" as you say. They jail us if we don't hand them our money every April 15th. Let private companies maintain the roads and set up schools. I'm sick of being taxed as are most hard-working Americans.
I have guns and friends and family. I have 4 wheel drive. I have flown without ATC. I do not need you. Don’t tread on me.
But in post 159 you say:
“I’m not against privatizing the military.”
You didn't ask for those roads?
So your food, clothing and such is just dropped from heaven?You walk on the grass to work or the store? You have magic dust that lets you fly above the trees?
Like I said, take a break and study the straights...
I meant I’m against privatizing the military. Typo there.
A candidate running on your platform has no chance of ever getting elected.
Any candidate, no matter how good, is totally useless if is not elected to office.
To be successful, you have to be practical and also have to be popular with majority of voters. Otherwise you are totally useless with no power to pass any laws.
Only God should have the authority on how to run our lives. No man should have any sway on your God given rights.
What I’m against is the gov. making me pay for things I didn’t ask for. How much money to people in Washington have in their pockets they can pay for roads with? Why should *I* and many other hard-working Americans be the ones who primarily pay? I’m not against roads I’m just against being forced to pay for them.
Have a nice walk to work tomorrow. I don't want you to uses those roads you did not want but were forced to pay for...
Because it is easier to drive to work on a road? Because eating is nice and the closest cattle is 100 miles or more away and it is easier to get when a truck brings it the grocery store? You found that your car is less likely to get stuck in asphalt than mud?
Really, please, stop while your behind...
To hell with your candidate. I want men to agree with me and take back our rights. We have far too many laws.
For the last time, I’m NOT against roads. I’m against the gov. MAKING ME PAY for everything. I have no problem with paying private companies for services. I’m against the gov. FORCING me to pay MY money TO THE GOV.
The reason the gov. is allowed to run amok is because not enough candidates are willing to do what Dr. Paul does and stand up for the Constitution and the truth. All they care about is appealing to people so they can keep getting elected and keep making money off taxing.
At this point a face palm pic would be redundant...
I figure they have a hovercraft...
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