He’s taking flak. That means he’s over the target.
Bfl
>> To refuse to subordinate language to politics is the first and most important duty of the free man.
A quotable quote.
And that is exactly why in a free society the government itself cannot be a monopoly.
“Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.”
George Washington
Is this the same Charles Cooke who polls for democrats?
I have a slight qualm with the statement. I think it needs the word “legal” because manifestly, violence can be perpetrated by parties other than government. However, governments claim a monopoly on the right to use or license violence.
I have come to the stark, simple accuracy this very realization on my own recently, though I expect many others got there before me.
What is government without laws? What is law unless it is enforceable? Notice the root word “force” in enforceable.
Something may be said to have “the force of law” behind it - law has force, and that force is ultimately firearms.
A “law man” is one who legally carries a gun, with permission to use it to enforce the law.
In the final episode of season two of House of Cards, the powerful tycoon is locked in a battle with Kevin Spacey, who by that time is VP or has just finessed the POTUS role. The tycoon, having been subtly threatened by Spacey, indignantly demands to know how Spacey thinks he can prevail over a man with the tycoon’s 50 billion dollars, to which Spacey pointedly answers that he’s the man who controls all the men with guns. ‘Nuff said.
How are taxes collected, if not ultimately at the point of a gun?
I stunned several eager young petition minions recently with the simple question, “And how will this tax you propose be collected?” When they stood there with mouths agape, I told them: “Ultimately, all taxes are confiscated at the point of a gun. Are you sure you want to support that?” They sort of staggered away silently like they were unsure of the solidity of the earth beneath their feet. I’m not sure they’ve yet recovered.
Bratt has his head screwed on very nicely. I’m glad he won.
Those who are uncomfortable with Brat's statement are trying to hide, either from themselves or from you, the violence behind every government action.
Our government is sliding toward fascism, in that every thing is controlled and no dissent is allowed and that is exactly what Brat and we don't want...
It sounds like the media is creating another Pat Buchanan “culture wars” moment.
The Left is justifiably terrified of the truth. Might panic the herd and spoil the milk.
Just ask the liberals if they’d feel the same way if Phil Robertson were president and were abusing the powers of the office, of the IRS and our constitution the way Obamby is.
“The government holds a monopoly on violence. Any law that we vote for is ultimately backed by the full force of our government and military.”
Only the laws it wants to enforce. The laws regarding deporting and employing illegals are ignored.
The problem is we cannot fight against a corrupt and tyrannical government. Except to overturn it.