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Consider the following sequence of cases, which we shall call the Tale of the Slave, and imagine it is about you.
~ The current issue of Cato Unbound features Roderick Long's critique of "Conflationism," defined as the "pervasive conflation of corporatist plutocracy with libertarian laissez -faire."
By capitalism most people mean neither the free market simpliciter nor the prevailing neomercantilist system simpliciter. Rather, what most people mean by capitalism is this free-market system that currently prevails in the western world. In short, the term capitalism as generally used conceals an assumption that the prevailing system is a free market. And since the prevailing system is in fact one of government favoritism toward business, the ordinary use of the term carries with it the assumption that the free market is government favoritism toward business.
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John Stossel's politically incorrect guide to politics
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Imagine if you used that money for healthcare for the poor
Imagine if we abolished the IRS and the Federal Reserve.
Then everyone would have the ability to receive affordable, high quality healthcare.*
The poor would be greatly diminished due to a truely** free economy.
* Competitive markets produce high quality products. No (or reduced) taxes reduce the cost of goods. Abolition of the Federal reserve would lower inflation, which in turn would further lower the cost of goods.
**As opposed to the contemporary non-competitive, monopolistic economy.
Just from reading your post, I already thought to myself: "must be a Ron Paul fanatic"
and your sig just confirmed it, lol
I wouldn't necessarily use fanatic.
My choice word: Patriot.
I'd vote for anyone who is a true patriot. Ron Paul just so happens to be in the right place at the right time.
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Imagine if you used that money for healthcare for the poor
Imagine if we abolished the IRS and the Federal Reserve.
Then everyone would have the ability to receive affordable, high quality healthcare.*
The poor would be greatly diminished due to a truely** free economy.
* Competitive markets produce high quality products. No (or reduced) taxes reduce the cost of goods. Abolition of the Federal reserve would lower inflation, which in turn would further lower the cost of goods.
**As opposed to the contemporary non-competitive, monopolistic economy.
Thats the 'price' of freedom, liberating foreigners at the expense of your own oppressed peoples.. :roll:Yup... :x
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"There was a natural desire that all human beings should be equal but people who have to deal with black employees find this not true" -Dr. James Watson, Nobel Prize Winner.
Stereotyping is bad reasoning and bad science.
ÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¦Ã¢â¬ÅRacism is simply an ugly form of collectivism, the mindset that views humans strictly as members of groups rather than individuals.ÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬ÃâÃ
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Sooo...if we get oil or something from under the ocean bed, the UN taxes it and sends the proceeds to developing countries?
...Sounds like foreign aid to me, which we're already doing enough of. Why is this even necessary?
Whatever though, big business can get taxed into the ground for all I care, as long as the people are not.
Hmm... and how does that work out?
TO ANYONE who is calling Cryztalwing a conspiracy theorist, sensationalist, radical, propaganda-ist, freedom lover, individualist or what-have-you. (And just when did alternative news become propaganda? whats their motivation to deceive?)
To help you better understand Cryztalwing's news articles and the real motives behind these political acts, I invite you to read the following documents.
A tenet of collectivism is that anything can be justified simply by claiming that it is for the greater good of the greater number. Therefore, whatever is going on, when it eventually is disclosed to the public, it will be explained as a wonderful humanitarian measure that is in the best interest of all mankind, and we will be expected to be tingly all over with gratitude for the wisdom and benevolence of those great leaders who initiated it.
http://freedom-force.org/pdf/futurecalling1.pdf
http://freedom-force.org/pdf/futurecalling2.pdf
http://freedom-force.org/pdf/futurecalling3.pdf
Freedom Force is a global brotherhood of the most enlightened and dedicated people in the world. We are building an international network of leaders who, in spite of differences in nationality and culture, are in solidarity with the principles expressed in The Creed of Freedom.
From what I saw of that website, it seems to be a propaganda filled organization all about "re-instilling" the rights of the individual. I call it propaganda because of its "Unfilitered News" and "Creed of Freedom". 9 times out of 10, these kinds of things are propaganda-filled cream puffs to try and sway the masses with their yummy propaganda-licious filling.
Also, about the "good leaders" who would make themselves seem even better by instating this, they're the reason I would support a form of international law. We can't let the world leaders running around (being controlled by big business and secret agendas) without some form of restrictions on them. This can be seen as a step towards world government, but with only a Judiciary and a room full of people who make mandates, they still have a ways to go.
Also, a true world government would have to be forced (probably violently) on the people as even the "non-enlightened" masses would have a problem with it. On that note, a Totalitarian world government would be almost impossible to have exist/maintain unless we had the kind of situations described in books, such as Brave New World and 1984.
I don't have the time to refute the points you made, nor do I care to.:?
However, I feel Freedom Force International deserves more respect. Freedom Force International is certainly not a "propaganda filled organization". (That is, if you are using the word "propaganda" as: deliberately misleading, or using logical fallacies.[1]
But, if you define "propaganda" as: information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause[1], then I agree with your statement and so does the founder, although he would probably phrase it differently :P ).
Here's a quick history of G. Edward Grffin, the founder of Freedom Force International
1.) Video introduction to Freedom Force International
2.) G. EDWARD GRIFFIN is a writer, documentary film producer, and Founder of Freedom Force International. Listed in WhoÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s Who in America, he is well known because of his talent for researching difficult topics and presenting them in clear terms that all can understand. He has dealt with such diverse subjects as archaeology and ancient Earth history, the Federal Reserve System and international banking, terrorism, internal subversion, the history of taxation, U.S. foreign policy, the science and politics of cancer therapy, the Supreme Court, and the United Nations. His better-known works include The Creature from Jekyll Island, World without Cancer, The Discovery of NoahÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s Ark, Moles in High Places, The Open Gates of Troy, No Place to Hide, The Capitalist Conspiracy, More Deadly than War, The Grand Design, The Great Prison Break, and The Fearful Master.
Ed is a graduate of the University of Michigan where he majored in speech and communications. He is a recipient of the coveted Telly Award for excellence in television production, the creator of the Reality Zone Audio Archives, and is President of American Media, a publishing and video production company in Southern California. He has served on the board of directors of The National Health Federation and The International Association of Cancer Victors and Friends and is Founder and President of The Cancer Cure Foundation. He is the founder of The Coalition for Visible Ballots, a grassroots organization for the elimination of vote fraud that is made possible by electronic voting systems.
EdÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s books, CDs, and DVDs are available at [email protected].
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Sooo...if we get oil or something from under the ocean bed, the UN taxes it and sends the proceeds to developing countries?
...Sounds like foreign aid to me, which we're already doing enough of. Why is this even necessary?
Whatever though, big business can get taxed into the ground for all I care, as long as the people are not.
Hmm... and how does that work out?
TO ANYONE who is calling Cryztalwing a conspiracy theorist, sensationalist, radical, propaganda-ist, freedom lover, individualist or what-have-you. (And just when did alternative news become propaganda? whats their motivation to deceive?)
To help you better understand Cryztalwing's news articles and the real motives behind these political acts, I invite you to read the following documents.
A tenet of collectivism is that anything can be justified simply by claiming that it is for the greater good of the greater number. Therefore, whatever is going on, when it eventually is disclosed to the public, it will be explained as a wonderful humanitarian measure that is in the best interest of all mankind, and we will be expected to be tingly all over with gratitude for the wisdom and benevolence of those great leaders who initiated it.
http://freedom-force.org/pdf/futurecalling1.pdf
http://freedom-force.org/pdf/futurecalling2.pdf
http://freedom-force.org/pdf/futurecalling3.pdf
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I completely understand that everyone's entitled to their opinion, but I just want to make it clear that the "facts" that test is based on are simply not true. Even if you don't believe global warming is a real problem, that's NOT the evidence you should not believe it based on. If you look at ANY of the scientific resources out there, that's simply fabricated evidence.
Which facts do you believe are not true in this test?
(Just tell me which number question or link me to the page in question, thanks).
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Well, I was browsing the net today and came across this test. I figured I'd share it with you lot...
Take the Global-Warming test and see if you know the facts!
Post your results here!
As well as any comments you may have. :)
I'll start us off:
For my first-time test results (I've taken it multiple times) I obtained a 8/10.
Which, according to the website is "fair, you are on your way"...
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The Great Global Warming Swindle
http://en.sevenload.com/videos/ha4PoKY/ ... ng-Swindle
(I'm linking to sevenload because google video is censoring the video).
"Channel 4, Great Britain's public service television station, has done an excellent job of deconstructing the myth that the majority of scientists agree that Global Warming is caused by human activity. In this video you will see scores of world-class scientists, many of whom are credentialed professors in their fields, state flatly that Global Warming is caused by solar activity and that cycles like the one we are now experiencing have occurred many times throughout history. They prove their case with hard data showing that, over long periods of time, as sun-spot activity went up, so did Earth temperatures; and, as sun-spot activity waned, temperatures dropped. They show also that temperatures on Earth actually went down in previous years when human industrialization was increasing at its greatest rate..." Read more...
Note:
Please do not post that you disagree or find the test/ documentary to be biased with no logic and/ or sources to back up your claim, as it leaves no room for discussion.
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This three and a half minute video articulates my response to this topic nicely.
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Want to know how he really thinks?
Rudy Giuliani's true persona:
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I choose Obama, he hasn't been in politics long enough for the big buisness people to taint him yet.
"Barack Obama is currently the favored candidate on Wall Street."
Forgive my ignorance of American politics, but I was under the impression that elections are traditionally won quite simply by the candidate with the most money?Aren't candidates given large sums of money by various businesses and powerful individuals (called campaign contributions aka, bribes), on the basis that they'll pass certain bills/ammendments, to make said businesses even more profitable (assuming they gain power of course)?
It seems a little corrupt, but I always figured it was easy to predict. Whoever has the most contributions/cash, wins. There are a few exceptions I'm sure, but I think that's the general rule.
I guess I'll get flamed for this, but instead of mindless ranting, it would be interesting if anyone could post the estimated campaign warchest for each candidate, and we'll see if this theory holds true?
Barack Obama has raised more money nationally than any other Democratic candidate for president so far - putting him among the favorites as he bids to become the nation's first black commander in chief.Source:World News
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With scarcely a mention in the mainstream media, President Bush has ordered up a plan for responding to a catastrophic attack.
In a new National Security Presidential Directive, Bush lays out his plans for dealing with a ÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¦Ã¢â¬Åcatastrophic emergency.ÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬ÃâÃ
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I think this should be moved back to OT. It can do with a good discussion.
I agree. Is M&M normally this deserted? I would think this would be the place to be.
Whatever the favored sub-forum may be, I am saddened that so few people actually care to post. :?
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Moved to M&M :wink:
Thanks :oops:
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Truly mind blowing :shock:
Official Website:http://zeitgeistmovie.com/
On Google Video:ZEITGEIST, The Movie - Official Release - Full Film
Quoted directly off the official homepage:
(http://zeitgeistmovie.com/statement.htm)
Thank you for your interest in Zeitgeist.
Zeitgeist was created as a not for profit expression to inspire people to start looking at the world
from a more critical perspective and to understand that very often things are not what the
population at large think they are. The information in Zeitgeist was established over a year long period
of research and the current Source page on this site lists the sources used / referenced.
Soon, an interactive transcript will be online with detailed footnotes and links.
It's important to point out that there is a tendency to simply disbelieve things that are
counter to our understanding, without the necessary research performed.
For example, some information contained in Part 1 and Part 3, specifically, is not obtained
by simple keyword searches on the Internet. You have to dig deeper. For instance,
very often people who look up "Horus" or "The Federal Reserve" on the Internet
draw their conclusions from very general or biased sources. Online encyclopedias or text book
Encyclopedias often do not contain the information contained in Zeitgeist. However, if one takes
the time to read the sources provided, they will find that what is being presented is
based on documented evidence.
That being said, it is my hope that people will not take what is said
in the film as the truth, but find out for themselves, for truth is not told, it is realized.
Thank you
There are three parts to this film all pertaining to different topics. Although I recommend watching it from start to finish, I'll post the times where each new topic begins.
Part I - 9:35 - The greatest story ever told
Part II - 36:55 - All the world's a stage
Part III - 1:11:05 - Don't mind the men behind the curtain
Share your thoughts about the movie here.
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Chocolate mousse cheesecake:
Radio host jailed over couch
in Off-Topic
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Radio host jailed over couch
By Michael Hampton
Homeland Stupidity
November 14, 2008 11:51 pm
Nationally syndicated radio talk show host Ian Freeman will spend 100 days in jail because he questioned the legitimacy of a system which would penalize him for having a couch in his yard and conduct his trial in secret.
Keene resident Nick Ryder wrote on the Free Keene blog that the courtroom at Freemans trial Friday afternoon at Keene District Court in Keene, N.H., was stacked with police to try and outnumber the liberty activists.
Judge Edward Burke had hardly arrived in the courtroom before ordering Freeman jailed for 30 days for contempt of court and the proceedings moved to another room where spectators would not be allowed to hear what happened.
When word finally filtered out of the closed proceeding, Freeman had somehow gotten two more 30-day sentences for contempt and 10 days for refusing to pay a fine for having an illegal couch. The official reasons for the contempt charges were not immediately clear.
It was oppressive, said Dale Everett, 40, of Keene. They had a notice posted obviously targeting us, liberty activists, saying that anyone who didnt stand for the judge would be subject to sanction. So I left. I wasnt prepared to get arrested today.
Freeman is the owner and host of the Free Talk Live radio show, which airs six nights a week on approximately 45 radio stations nationwide. Free Talk Live is an open format show, where callers can bring up any topic, with no caller refused. The hosts bring a libertarian perspective to the ensuing conversations.
The controversy began in August when Keene housing inspector Carl Patten visited Freemans duplex, half of which he rents out, and cited him for a couch on his tenants side of the yard.
Freeman said at the time he did not believe the city had a right to tell him whether he could have a couch on his yard. The couch was decorated for Halloween, complete with a pumpkin and lounging scarecrow.
After refusing to pay the fine and being threatened with arrest at his first hearing, Freeman attempted to negotiate with the city.
Patten claimed that he cited Freeman after receiving a complaint. Freeman said he would remove the couch if given an opportunity to speak to the original complainant, like an adult, instead of calling in men with guns. The city refused and demanded he come to trial Friday, where he was jailed for contempt almost immediately.
The Judge sees himself as royalty, wrote Jim Johnson of Winchester on the New Hampshire Underground forum, no one may question or disrespect his benevolent self.
Code enforcement activity has been on the rise nationwide with the failing economy reducing local governments revenues and local bureaucrats desperately trying to take money from anywhere they can get it, using any excuse.
Free Talk Live recently interviewed one victim of code enforcement, 83 year old Ageda Camargo of La Quinta, Calif., who is being harassed by bureaucrats there over a garage which was converted into a bedroom decades ago, before she bought the house.
When the laws are unjust, as the vast majority of todays laws are, then a court of law will dispense injustice. Freemans protest of the injustice done to him has not gone unnoticed. Many liberty activists have said the courts action has motivated them to get even more involved.
The tyranny was stifling, Everett said. Its the kind of experience that makes you rethink everything. And just to be clear, I dont mean rethinking everything in terms of backing off. Quite the opposite.