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Posted on 02/25/2016 3:48:12 PM PST by RKBA Democrat
There is only one political enterprise occupying our nations capitol. Many people call that enterprise “the UniPartyâ€. Succinct in both description and accuracy, the UniParty members live very well within a fortified and defended castle we call DC.
Within the UniParty there are factions, each with their own flag. One flag represented by a Donkey, the other represented by an elephant. Life inside the DC castle is very good, there are infinite indulgences – both factions enjoy it very much.
There’s not much difference between the two factions when they are inside the castle, and any visitor will attest to an impossibility in determining who’s on whose side. However, when they travel outside the castle they must keep up appearances, and seem entirely divergent from each other.
They wear different colors when outside the walls, to make sure there’s an entirely distinct optic presented for those who don’t live in the castle. It’s a rather unusual game to follow.
From time to time the colors flying at the top of the castle changes. A few seasons of a blue-flagged donkey, a few seasons of a red-flagged elephant – each taking time serving as the pinnacle flag.
However, the behavior inside does not change much. Other than a few executive suites necessarily shifting depending on the flag, not much changes. It’s the same opulent dinner served every night in the grand dining hall regardless of who’s flag sits atop the spire. All those who live within the castle live a very comfortable life.
In the land due North of the castle live the clans of the progressive folk. In the land due South of the castle live the clans of the conservative folk. The Northern Clans led by the Donkey flag bearers. The Southern Clans led by the Elephant flag bearers. The castle is, by historical design, in the mid-region.
Almost no-one who lives a long indulgent life inside the castle ever wants to leave it. It becomes home, their place of comfort and security. Few even remember what it’s like in the Northern or Southern lands where the clan folk live. Every occupant has a litany of hand-maidens, aides and servants; like the indulgences, they increase with tenure.
From time to time a rebellion may rise from either the Northern or Southern clan folk. Restlessness depending upon the season, the harvest and the level of the indulgency fees which are required to be delivered to the castle.
According to the elder clan-folk it has always been thus…. Sometimes the rebellion leads to a changing of the colors atop the spire, other times it doesn’t.
Life inside the castle is good. Those who manage the day-to-day indulgences give away more than would normally be afforded to anyone living outside their authority and protection.
New scribes are kept in line by showing them the dungeon during the occasional orientation, and contrasting the dreary confines against the opulent life of those who go along. Velvet pillows or a canvas cot, the decision is immediately yours – most choose comfy. And so the circular lifestyle continues inside the castle.
Meetings to choose between Tuna or Swordfish are commonplace, other more divisive matters are intentionally overlooked. The last treasurer or keeper of the coin was killed so long ago their name is all but a distant memory. It is far easier to ignore the treasury and act as if all indulgences are infinite; and so they do.
However, a story is now rumored inside the castle of a Northerner who became wise to the castle life, and who broke custom by travelling to the Southern clan. According to those who hold some knowledge, he is mounting a rebellion against the entire enterprise itself.
Apparently he is being quite successful in his efforts.
The castle leadership initially dismissed the rumor as chatter amid the walls; they have heard such nonsense before. Nothing ever came of such absurdity.
But this time it seems different, quite real according to dispatch. Quite, well, possible.
Contingencies are prepared; and as incredulous as it sounds – there’s a considerable argument, not about who is in charge, but rather who wants their flag of ownership atop the castle when/if he actually arrives to inventory the assets.
Castle leadership are considering things never considered before, in multiple ways the people have never heard discussed. In all recent years these council meetings were so informal and indulgent everyone thought this was the historic manner of business.
Now, at least according to those who hear the closed-door whispering, there were times of far lesser opulence, and far lower indulgence.
A discussion amid castle management is taking place which is unnerving to those who have known no other lifestyle. And, well, at least according to the chatter by those closest to the leadership, no-one wants to be in charge any more.
This is all very odd, and very curious.
Lol. Sheer delusion.
Clever article. Thanks for posting.
Nick: You’re nothing if not consistent. See you next Tuesday.
Victims of Lawful Plunder
Men naturally rebel against the injustice of which they are victims. Thus, when plunder is organized by law for the profit of those who make the law, all the plundered classes try somehow to enter - by peaceful or revolutionary means - into the making of laws. According to their degree of enlightenment, these plundered classes may propose one of two entirely different purposes when they attempt to attain political power: Either they may wish to stop lawful plunder, or they may wish to share in it.
Woe to the nation when this latter purpose prevails among the mass victims of lawful plunder when they, in turn, seize the power to make laws! Until that happens, the few practice lawful plunder upon the many, a common practice where the right to participate in the making of law is limited to a few persons. But then, participation in the making of law becomes universal. And then, men seek to balance their conflicting interests by universal plunder. Instead of rooting out the injustices found in society, they make these injustices general. As soon as the plundered classes gain political power, they establish a system of reprisals against other classes. They do not abolish legal plunder. (This objective would demand more enlightenment than they possess.) Instead, they emulate their evil predecessors by participating in this legal plunder, even though it is against their own interests.
It is as if it were necessary, before a reign of justice appears, for everyone to suffer a cruel retribution - some for their evilness, and some for their lack of understanding.
Socialism Is Legal Plunder
/”The Law” - Bastiat (1801-1850)
Classy.
Perhaps Trump should propose a second wall to protect America?
One around Washington, DC!
Let’s not forget that this is not just a Presidential primary. There are a lot of RINO’s in the house and senate up for reelection too. Here in Alabama Senator Shelby is up and he has plastered every billboard he could find with his ads. Thing is for his entire term we never heard anything from him. I even wrote my Senator (Session) and suggested we needed to put out an Amber alert for Shelby since we never hear from him. Many don’t realize that he was originally a Democrat but changed party just to get elected and ever since he has pretended to be conservative, like Senator a Sessions who really is comcevative. Not that I have a problem with seeing the light but only if you switch party for the tight reason. I am pour of Sessions because I frequently see him in the news fighting for conservative values, but not once did I see Shelby st his side in agreement. So I urge everyone to get to know who else is running in their state and primary them.
Not impressed with the tax plan, seems it will be a lesser version of the same imbalances, correct me if wrong, as I ain’t gone to campaign site nor watched the last couple of debates.
“Classy.”
With your shining example to guide me, how could I be anything but classy?
I haven’t looked lately, either. I figure the government is going to get it’s pound of flesh regardless. Whether it’s from my arm or posterior isn’t of much interest. The regulations and petty bureaucracy are more problematic in my view.
Really well written. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome. Sundance is one of the best bloggers out there right now.
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