2012 Presidential Debates - Page 17

Lucky · #1 10-12-2012, 12:47 PM

i like the puppet on the right over the puppet on the left

but idk do i want to vote for fascism or communism???

Raavak · #2 10-12-2012, 03:29 PM

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i like the puppet on the right over the puppet on the left

but idk do i want to vote for fascism or communism???

Fascism and communism both utilize socialist-based economies. I vote for capitalism.

Lucky · #3 10-12-2012, 04:08 PM

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Fascism and communism both utilize socialist-based economies. I vote for capitalism.

That's not a choice in America

Frieza_Prexus · #4 10-12-2012, 04:13 PM

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That's not a choice in America

I find the notion that we, as citizens, are lacking in meaningful choice to be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Elections clearly have consequences, and to take such a defeatist view is self-destructive.

Battles are won by armies acting in concert. If an individual trooper despairs and refuses to fire his weapon, he will not aid his side. While it is true that battle may be won without him, he would otherwise add his overall contribution to the aggregate.

You can see demonstrable results of this struggle in every area of your life. The Supreme Court is the most striking example. Do you believe that the justices appointed by each party are interchangeable with one another?

At the end of the day, bemoaning a lack of choice does nothing to increase your access to choice. If anything, despair can be infectious.

Slave · #5 10-12-2012, 03:47 PM

Is it ok to have a man-crush on Biden?

Raavak · #6 10-12-2012, 04:14 PM

scary

Lucky · #7 10-12-2012, 04:15 PM

Well personally I think elections are pointless as I don't need a 'leader' telling me wutdo. Don't need 'lawmakers' playing Moses. But as we are sheep animals, it doesn't matter that much which wolf you pick.

Frieza_Prexus · #8 10-12-2012, 04:23 PM

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Well personally I think elections are pointless as I don't need a 'leader' telling me wutdo. Don't need 'lawmakers' playing Moses. But as we are sheep animals, it doesn't matter that much which wolf you pick.

Are you suggesting that a governmental framework should not exist and that self-regulation, in all aspects, would lead to a freer and more prosperous society?

Clark · #9 10-13-2012, 04:11 AM

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Are you suggesting that a governmental framework should not exist and that self-regulation, in all aspects, would lead to a freer and more prosperous society?

I hope he isn't! [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Lucky · #10 10-12-2012, 04:32 PM

You can have a republic without a central leader like the Icelandic Commonwealth of yore, but now we're getting into a lot of bullshit theory. I'm a firm believer in social darwinism via anarchy. Freedom and prosperity are secondary. Could call it anarcho-totalitarianism if you wanted.

All I know is that we are not freer or more prosperous with 'leaders' appropriating our tax funds to bombing 3rd world countries, legislating more tyranny than even Hitler, and bailing out bankrupt financial institutions (not capitalist at all, more corporate communism)