Posted on 11/18/2001 1:04:52 PM PST by Jean S
AMEN!!!
DITTO !!!
I think it also means those officials must obey the same laws as the ordinary people. What worries me is that I see signs in our country that both the democRAT and Republican party leadership are willing to turn a blind eye to violations of the law by elected and party officials. Otherwise, why are the Republicans ignoring the many crimes committed by the democRATS the last 9 years?
Market economies work best -- human nature and all that
True, but a disquieting trend is that both parties now seem to support larger and larger government ... which for the most part means more interference with market processes. And larger government demands more taxes and the tax code inherently interferes with market processes too.
Last but not least, free elections, and a free press.
Again, clouds on the horizon. We've seen signs in the last several elections of massive voter fraud (Florida) and election tampering (for example, the infusion of large quantities of illegal foreign money). And anyone who thinks our mainstream press is doing its job of presenting all the facts so we can make responsible decisions and draw valid conclusions, is dreaming. The only bright note is the arrival of the internet and (to some degree) FoxNews.
Now, ya see..................this is the thing....................
In Arab countries that have made their fortunes (due to Westerners discovering, drilling for, pumping, transporting........then buying their oil; there's a message there) from Black Gold, the immense profits generally go into the pockets of a relative few. Do their "leaders" share the wealth? In some cases, yes......in most, no. Do they invest in their fellow Muslim countries? Do they provide them with "foreign aid"? Do they go to s**tholes like Afghanistan and build schools, hospitals, etc.? Nope. So.........who does?
The Great F**king Satan, the US of A............THAT'S who.
The Muslim world should be ashamed of their pathetic selves and should be kissing the collective US ass over the generosity of our citizens. Instead, they wish us dead and kiss the asses of bloodthirsty despots like Saddam Hussein and Arafat.
Which is the screwed-up culture, I ask you????
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.