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Unread 04-23-2009, 08:40 AM   #1
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So What Have We Learned in Two Millenia?

"The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become babkrupt. People must learn to work, instead of living on public assistance."
Cicero - 55 BC

Evidently we've learn nothing from history!!!!!
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So What Have We Learned in Two Millenia?

"The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become babkrupt. People must learn to work, instead of living on public assistance."
Cicero - 55 BC

Evidently we've learn nothing from history!!!!!
Unfortunately my friend, I feel you are correct
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I believe we have learned that man is incapable of governing himself....except for maybe you and me....and I'm not sure about you...!?
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I believe we have learned that man is incapable of governing himself....
So what is the alternative?
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Despite the banality of our society, we at least have many freedoms that other countries can only dream of.

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Yes, we have those many freedoms today, but they are quickly eroding before our very eyes. The present administration wants to control every aspect of our present lives. Fortunately, you can still buy a gun, but have you tried to get ammo lately? Obama's handprints are all over that one...(see the above post on re-loading). The real heartbreaker for me is that these people were elected by a MAJORITY of our fellow Americans!

Oh well, on a lighter subject: How's the vette Mark?
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So what is the alternative?
The answer to that would make someone a very powerful, wealthy individual, if indeed, there is an answer!
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Unfortunately, the government under the Obama administration, is attempting to control or influence matters not relagated to the Federal government

As I've sadi before and apparently, I'm (unfortunately) correct, the bail outs were a bad idea!

They didn't work, were not long term, have failed to really save any jobs and the General may still end up bankrupt before it's over. Worse yet, we (the taxpayer) now owns a POS compnay that can't support itself

They just said today that they will likely miss thier scheduled payment to the government....go figure!

The government is now controlling in part or parcel:

The banks
The Car Companies
The Insurance agencies
and now, he's trying to get his hooks in The Credit Card companies.

Although I agree with his premise on them, who the hell does he think he is to "mandate" or "demand" (even if it's formed as a "request"), that they do anything with thier rates, changes, or collections practices?

As I said, he's right but he's going about it all wrong!

With all his end running around the US by doing 3rd world politics, he's looking more and more like a damned "king" than a president!

Even though I didn't support or vote for him, I said I'd give him the benefit of the doubt and see what he could do?

I have and I'm not impressed

So in case he forgot, it's WE !!! THE PEOPLE.......any questions?
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I have and I'm not impressed

So in case he forgot, it's WE THE PEOPLE.......any questions?
Well said Gordon. Unfortunately I have to agree with you.
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