Here’s a little political positivity for today. With all the vitriolic hatred between the right and left in American politics, I’m so thankful I am not affiliated with either the republican or democratic party. It’s really asinine to call yourself liberal, conservative, libertarian, progressive or whatever. I’m basically an anarchist who believes in rugged individualism and opposes government, but having said that, I have something positive to say.
What I like about Obama
While conservatives wax disgust over everything he does or says, any of them who supported Bush have no right to complain. Yes he accepted a book from Hugo Chavez, and yes Chavez is a tyrant, but it’s best to be the better person and not play into the childish games. In a sense, it’s like having a playground nemesis call you a punk; and If you get mad about it, pout, not talk to them, or hate them because of it, then you are a punk. So far, I like Obama’s foreign policy as compared to that of George W. Bush (though he’s still falling short because he’s still fighting Bush’s war). While my political position is basically anarcho-capitalism, I do like Obama. It’s childish and ridiculous to hate someone for any reason. Yes, there is a great deal of incompetence and expedience in the democratic party and Obama is swinging too far left. I think Nancy Pelosi, Barney Frank and many others should be impeached, but that’s another story. We may get hit with another terror attack, but I know Obama will handle it better than Bush could ever dream of. Conservatives fear some freaky socialistic republic, but that’s not going to happen; not to mention that Bush was far worse than socialism could ever be.
What I don’t like about Obama’s policies
I don’t like the big spending, the bailouts, or the stimulus packages. Did you know that of all the trillions spent on stimulus and bailouts, only 4% of that money has actually been used? This means that the stimulus was totally unnecessary. Yes America will recover, but it’s not because of Bush’s or Obama’s stimulus packages. Actually, the stimulus is hindering our recovery, just like Roosevelt’s new deal prolonged the great depression by seven years. When America recovers, he will, like any politician, take credit for fixing the economy, but it’s really the American people who fixed it. But I’m OK with that. I don’t care if it’s a republican or democrat who takes credit; it’s totally irrelevant. Since only 4% of the money has been used, the debt might not be as bad as it appears. So you see I actually do like Obama; I just disagree with his policies.
We’d already be recovered if . . .
We’d already be completely recovered had there been no bailouts or stimulus, and simply allowed the free market to recover on its own, which is what’s going to happen anyway. The stimulus is simply prolonging the agony. Since my personal political beliefs will never be held by a major party (super tiny government that offers a strong defense, all drugs decriminalized to prevent young people’s lives from being ruined by felony charges in favor of treatment, gun rights, limited federal government power and strong state’s rights) Obama will help the republican party to reinvent itself.
What the republican party must do
- They must be anti-war (their most prevalent albatross)
- They must disown Bush & Cheney.
- They must truly be about small government, low taxes, and the free market
- They must be socially liberal (I am a social liberal extremist) and economically conservative
- Basically they must become what the republican party is supposed to be (more libertarian).
Definition of conservative: Conservatives believe in freedom (but they really don’t. They believe in a malignant freedom based on Christianity).
Definition of liberal: Liberals believe in equality and are willing to give up freedom to get it (but government enforced equality doesn’t work and always leads to corrupted over-powered government).
Myths about true conservatives:
- The economic crisis is Bush’s fault. Wrong: the last eight years are not just the Bush administration’s fault; it is equally the liberal democrat’s fault.
- The “do nothing” approach got America in financial ruin. Wrong: the opposite is true. Bush did all kinds of idiotic crap. He spent like drunken sailor in a whore house, he started the unjustified Iraq war, and he started the trillion dollar bailout frenzy.
- Bush is a conservative: Wrong: Bush is not a conservative in any way. A real conservative doesn’t start illegal wars or do bailouts. Bush was a corporatist, not a conservative. A principled conservative is a good thing. A pragmatic liberal is a good thing.
Just remember, no matter what happens, things will work out in one way or another, for the better. I agree with some progressive ideas like good schools, health care for working people that don’t have any, and equal rights. But I don’t agree with going too far either way. I don’t think anyone is an idiot and the only people calling people idiots are idiots themselves.
Final word
Who cares if Miss California Carrie Prejean believes in heterosexual marriage? It’s a freaking beauty contest and the attacks on her are spurious at best. I am in love with her and I have a warm tub waiting on her at my place. I’m just thankful she’s on the guy’s team. That woman is stellar and any guy in disagreement is gay (and there’s nothing wrong with that . . . I’m just saying).
Final Final Word
I don’t support or follow the ideology of any political party and never will, nor do I actually believe any of my own opinions.
#1 by Eric "Speedcat Hollydale" at May 9th, 2009
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WOW!! I guess you have mellowed … I want to make out with Carrie Prejean too
Ok, I disagree with everything Obama does, but this line I like, “They must truly be about small government, low taxes, and the free market”.
I want
-A flat FED tax with no loopholes. Period
-Mandatory balanced budget
-No lobbiest cash to ANY single voting congressmen/women
That makes me some kind of crazed ultra conservative whacko, but so be it!
#2 by Revellian at May 10th, 2009
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Hey Eric! Yeah, Carrie Prejean is a goddess. For crying out loud, Obama opposes gay marriage—but where is the liberal outcry?
What you’re saying isn’t necessarily conservative, it’s actually quite radical and I agree 100%. Obama is a progressive, not a liberal and his mistakes will shine through in the next few years. I’m being positive about it and I think the republicans might come through with a renewed party based on principle not on spending, war and corruption like the Bush administration. I’ll concede to a flat federal tax although any federal tax is both illegal and unconstitutional. Taxes should only be state taxes. If the federal government were reduced in size enough, they won’t need balancing because they’ll be almost non-existent. Are you really a conservative or a libertarian? I’m not conservative because I’m socially liberal so I’m really a libertarian extremist. And libertarians, contrary to popular belief are not right wing. They’re constitutional
#3 by Eric "Speedcat Hollydale" at May 10th, 2009
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Bobby, I think that both parties have morphed. There are no true conservatives in the Republican party anymore. They are just as money / power driven as all polititians. I see them as doing what “money has bought”.
Democrats that were once farmer / labor activists are now socialists. I know people hate that term, but examine our tax structure and you find truth. The percentage of Americans receiving money is gaining quickly – and may surpass the number of those paying taxes.
I would call myself a free radical thinker. My ideas will never become reality because they lack money and greed in politics. Voters are swayed by media and not fact, so big money will always win.
In the BIG scheme of things, the world elite and secret societies are more in control of media and polititians than anyone is willing to admit, or investigate, or understand. Their goal is not to promote freedoms nor fairness. Their goal is world control through a fundamental collapse in the system of banking and free markets. World havoc needs a world leader and a fix, right?
Without going on for a day and a half, and leaving a novel for a comment, we see, and will continue to see government control of more and more in the name of “help” or “green” ideals. The coming cap and trade Carbon emition controls will just be a massive tax in disguise. With it, you can claim to not be raising taxes, while raising taxes. Classic Washington!!! Government is now involved one way or another in every mortgage, in banking, in the auto industry, in energy, and ….. I guess that is almost everything
#4 by Revellian at May 10th, 2009
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And if in fact cap & trade wreaks havoc on people (which it will), people will turn on the democratic party and government in general (everyone must truly feel it first). The American economic system is almost impossible to kill. It is the uncanny ability of the people that keeps us going, not the government, and the war between parties is paramount to our survival. I’m not on either side, I’m on the individual’s side. I don’t believe in a secret society, I believe it’s all right in front of us and isn’t secret at all. Regardless, I will live my life and government has never really had an effect on me. My life is just as good as it was 10 years ago. We can fight the machine, but we will not win—we just have to adapt to it and be willing to die for our freedom.
#5 by JC at May 10th, 2009
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I think it’s an illusion to think that there is a good politician. We can estimate some politician’s worth only by comparing the amount of good versus bed things that his politics has contributed too. For me, Obama is something best that could have happened to America and world also, but still, people are still dying in Afghanistan and Iraq. I hope you know what I mean.
#6 by Revellian at May 10th, 2009
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Well J.C., it’s my opinion that government is never the answer to anything and when a people turn to government for answers they enslave themselves to power-hungry zealots. In a true democracy, federal government isn’t needed for anything but defense. While Obama’s foreign policy is better than that of Bush—and that’s not saying much—he is still waging war just like Bush. There’s not much that can be done in the middle east right now.
We can annihilate several countries and force “peace” like Bush is being hated for. Or we can pull out and not be involved in fighting at all. Or we can spend 500 fruitless years trying to diplomatically talk them out of killing one another. Any route you take will be the wrong one with these countries. America should stop all fighting as it only breeds more fighting. I don’t have any answers, but compared to the worst Bush had to offer, Obama is slightly better in some ways. We’ll see what happens and hope for the best.
#7 by Miss Moneypenny at May 10th, 2009
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Hi Bobby!
@ Final word: The fruit of the “Civil Rights” movement was a law that protects the civil rights of everyone—black, white, male, female, homosexual, or heterosexual. Carrie Prejean should not have been the victim of these media scandals for expressing her views about heterosexual marriage.
@ Political Parties:
Our Founding Fathers did not expect Political Parties to develop and President George Washington opposed political associations that set one group of citizens against another…
“They [political parties] serve to organize faction, to give it an artificial and extraordinary force; to put, in the place of the delegated will of the nation, the will of a party, often a small but artful and enterprising minority of the community; and, according to the alternate triumphs of different parties, to make the public administration the mirror of the ill-concerted and incongruous projects of faction, rather than the organ of consistent and wholesome plans digested by common counsels, and modified by mutual interests.” – the 1796 farewell speech of President George Washington
Perhaps, Ron Paul and other Constitutionalists might have a equal and fair chance in the Presidential elections if Political Parties were eliminated? At the very least, it might force Politicians to defend their record instead of hearing their empty rhetoric.
Speaking of Obama, I have not seen any major Change between Obama and Bush… what happen to the B.S. of Change you can believe in? I bet Obama would sound like Bush if they removed his Teleprompter!
Happy “God Bless my Geritol GramMapa” Day
P.S. for reference, “God Bless my Geritol GramMapa” is the title of my poem in my Mother’s Day post.
#8 by Revellian at May 10th, 2009
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Hey Debbie! A modern American who believes in the constitution is now considered a political extremist or domestic terrorist. It’s sickening to think that what made this country what it is, is now considered bad. Ron Paul or any other constitution based leader will never be in charge of America without a civil war. We don’t need political parties and we really don’t need a president. The federal government and federal reserve is and always will be the reason behind all of America’s problems. Unfortunately, Americans seem to love the federal government: they keep electing people to give it more power and make it bigger. Really, the people hate the government, so why do they keep perpetuating the cycle? Is it so they can have something to complain about? Hahaha . . . I give up.
#9 by Miss Moneypenny at May 10th, 2009
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It is a very bizarre mystery that voters elected 537 federal politicians to continue growing big government when 59% of U.S. voters believe “government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.”
Why 78 million American voters are not satisfied with this administration and Congress growing government is a enigma with no any reasonable explanation considering 69.5 million Americans voted for this administration and Congress.
The source for 59% of U.S. voters agreeing with former President Reagan is the Rasmussen Reports, April 21, 2009… For the full report, please search for this title: 60% Say Government Has Too Much Power, Too Much Money
#10 by Bobby Revell at May 11th, 2009
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Colin Powell contradicted Rasmussen and 61% of Americans by recently stating, “Americans want more government, bigger government and don’t mind higher taxes for governmental services.”
I wish he would have asked me. I said what I needed to say and now I feel better. I will not be writing another political post for a while though the conversations have been fun. Thanks Debbie
#11 by Michelle Gartner at May 11th, 2009
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HI Bobby- . I thought you were not doing political anymore??? I agree that the stimulus package will actually prolong the recession. In fact it will do MUCH MORE harm then good. When will people learn you can not spend your way out of a financial jam? Where I live there is 12.5 % unemployment and jobs are going overseas left and right. I know several union people who were recently laid off… they thought their union would save them. (one was a union steward for some time). When will people lean that governments and unions are out for their own profit and not concerned with how the worker lives or gets by? Obama’s plan will not bring jobs to our area, it will raise our taxes and cause more families to sink into poverty.
As for the beauty queen thing… I was really really appalled by that Hilton guy calling Prejean a bitch. People go on and on about how judgmental Christians and right wing conservatives are and there are liberals who are just as nasty. Hilton made himself look like a psycho by saying he would snatch off her crown and all that other nonsense. (I really didn’t follow it to closely it was crammed down my throat when I looked for other news.) Hilton is a poor spokesperson for gay rights and gay people in general. I am not sure why they even asked questions like that to begin with. Politics are highly personal- no one is interested in what those girls have to say anyway. ;0) Let them talk about hugging trees and planting flowers on highways and kissing babies in hospitals. Forget the hot topics.
And everyone has nude pictures today- so big deal. Good luck with dating Carrie Prejean and thanks for the birthday wishes.
#12 by Bobby Revell at May 11th, 2009
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Hey Michelle! Haha . . . no worries, this is just one political post and I tried my best to avoid sounding hateful like I did in those I wrote last year. I live in Mississippi and we don’t have unions in our state and probably never will although most people I know here voted for Obama—so we might have unions before long. Since only 4% of the bailouts and stimulus have been used and banks are trying to give the money back to the government (and the government said no), it’s all about increasing federal governmental power.
Obama, Clinton and Biden oppose gay marriage, so I wonder why there’s no outcry over that. If you have a opposing opinion to anything liberal, you are branded stupid by the media and the pro-gay marriage machine. I could care less about gay marriage, I’m all for individual liberty and people should have the right to marry who they want. But, it is wrong to vilify someone who disagrees.
Overall, the federal government must be reduced in size and power by 75%—that will fix everything. This is America, it is up to you to make it yourself: the home of the free and brave. But now it’s becoming the home of the weak and babysat. Everyone has nude photos? Hahaha I don’t think so. I don’t have any
#13 by meleah rebeccah at May 11th, 2009
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Love the NEW LOOK by the way.
And… “Who cares if Miss California Carrie Prejean believes in heterosexual marriage?”
Exactly. And isn’t she entitled to HER opinion? Sheesh!
#14 by Bobby Revell at May 11th, 2009
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Thanks Meleah, I’ve been looking for a template I actually like for over a year. Should I keep the pink? I can’t decide if the pink makes it look too girly, but I’m too lazy to change it haha!
I don’t oppose gay marriage, I just oppose people who degrade people because of their beliefs.
#15 by Eric "Speedcat Hollydale" at May 11th, 2009
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I LOVE these comments … great topical post Bobby. Discussion is so good, especially when there are no insults nor name calling. People need to step outside the box and examine ALL information sources, not just ones that are in their own relm of security.
You never ever find much truth in mainstream media – just hype to bolster more BIG Washington! Anything that promotes free thinking and personal investigation is crucial. Most do not understand exactly what is taking place in our markets, or what is causing the problems in them.
#16 by Bobby Revell at May 11th, 2009
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I really appreciate all your comments Eric, it means a lot to me in my current 70 hour work week haha! That’s will end soon because I am tired. I hear lots of people say they refuse to watch Fox news because they disagree with their right leaning bias. That’s a mistake as they’re the only ones criticizing the current administration. I read & watch news from many different places even liberal news like MSNBC & the New York Times. Somewhere between all the lies and bias lies the truth—it’s in there somewhere.
I want a president who promises to DO NOTHING (other than reduce the size & power of the fed). I hate the idea of government being so important. It’s the people that count, not Washington
#17 by cPanel Hosting / Reseller Hosting at May 11th, 2009
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I am always interested to read more when it comes to politics but never found the blog where we could read and share about politics. this can improve the political view and even the political situation where we can talk about the politicians who are working for us but not even solving the issues
but talking over them and trying to catch some good leaders is the only way for better government and for our future.
Thanks for the Great resource Bobby.. Keep it up with the good Work.
Best Regards
#18 by Bobby Revell at May 12th, 2009
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Thanks for reading!
#19 by Mariuca at May 11th, 2009
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Wow new look Bobby!
#20 by Bobby Revell at May 12th, 2009
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Hey Marzie! Does the pink color look too girlie? I’m not so sure I like it but changing it to another color without messing up the corner fold shadow has proven difficult:)
#21 by dcr at May 12th, 2009
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Nice new look. I guess you fixed the issues with the pink, because I don’t see any pink. Just blue and beige.
I like the cleaner look, but I think the darker color scheme of the previous incarnation better matched your “transgressional fiction.”
#22 by Bobby Revell at May 12th, 2009
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Thanks Dan! The side bar title blocks were fluorescent pink, but I changed them to match the page bar. My previous theme was outdated and I was sick of it. This one has great typography and finely detailed CSS. I’m tricky: you come here thinking “this looks happy” and then you read a story and are shocked haha
#23 by Justin Airsoft at May 13th, 2009
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I don’t think that the New Deal prolonged the Great Depression. That is only a theory, and I heard a refutation about it on NPR that was pretty good. How would we know if it would really have ended earlier without it? Is the government THAT stupid that they would waste all this money for no reason? Perhaps, but there is definitely a chance that it does help, and it’s not certain that it is killing us.
I do agree with drug decriminalization, although it should be outright legalization. Decriminalization does nothing to stop the drug cartels and all that, but legalization puts supply in the hands of the government and gives them control. I don’t understand why anybody would want drugs to be controlled by criminals; these dangerous substances must be controlled by the government. The more dangerous something is, the more it needs to be controlled, not less. Now that is an area where the government is wrong.
#24 by Bobby Revell at May 13th, 2009
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Hey Justin, to answer your question, “Is the government that stupid they would waste all that money for no reason?”
Yes they are but it’s not for “no reason”. It’s because the government wants more and more power which is in opposition to why America was founded. The founding fathers designed America and the constitution to have a society as close to anarchy as possible—where people are free and must make their own lives better. We are free to to what we want. We’re free to create our own lives. We are free to be losers. We are free to die from failure if that’s what we want. I oppose the federal government because the federal government’s only job is for defense and delivering the mail—all the other stuff they’re doing is both illegal and unconstitutional.
They will never legalize all drugs though they should. It’s unconstitutional to criminally charge someone for committing a crime against themselves (as in getting high).
#25 by Melinda at May 13th, 2009
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Hi Bobby,
I thought you nailed it as far as what you like about Obama and what you don’t like. What I like best about him is his honesty–about everything from the Chavez incident, to being honest with Americans about the grave state of affairs. I appreciate that he talks to us as though we are adults, and not addled fools or silly little children, the way the Bush-Cheney administration did.
What I really got a LOL at was your recommendations for the Republican party. It seems you want to make them into moderate democrats–and that would be fine with me but I doubt that’s going to happen. Of course, I think the republican party needs to get back to its small government, free-market, roots and drop the it’s religious-based cultural dogma. Of course, I believe that the Republican party should be broken down into two: 1) the republican party who believes in capitalism, free trade, and small government and another party called the Right-Wing Nutjob Party–those folks who care nothing about true republican values and are only conservative because of the religous/cultural issues.
I am a social liberal and a fiscal conservative and feel pretty let down by politics in general right now (that last election really burned me out). I did feel terrible that Prop 8 passed as I have so many gay friends who would benefit from it being blocked; HOWEVER, that said, I think those people who attacked Miss CA for her beliefs are terrible! She has a right to her opinion–and as you said, she is a BEAUTY contestant–not running for office for crying out loud!
Great read, as usual, Bobby-
Melinda
#26 by Bobby Revell at May 13th, 2009
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Hey Melinda! Usually when I discuss politics with people, they think I’m right wing until I mention how I’m anti-war and socially liberal. The republicans will not get back in office until they become socially liberal because most Americans are socially liberal. I’d like to see the republican party dismantled and replaced with a libertarian based party. One thing I will say about Obama is if we’re hit with a terror attack, we don’t have to worry about him waging war on an uninvolved country as Bush did with Iraq. Other than that, I am against all his economic policies.
Overall, I am over politics. It’s sad when I have to read foreign news like the BBC and Independent to get accurate unbiased American news hahahaha! I don’t oppose gay marriage or any other social issue like it. I want to marry myself so I can get a tax break
#27 by Jennifer at May 13th, 2009
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Hello — I’ve been out in gardening la la land and show up here to see a new look. The page looks great, and I also like the fact that your comment box welcomes me back personally. I feel right at home.
I’m not going to talk politics here, but I do agree that the Miss California craziness was ridiculous. Even in my practically media-free life (ok, I do watch the Daily Show via my computer and I read the … New York Times (!) so you know my leanings) I heard about the furor over her comment on gay marriage. Aren’t there more important stories out there?
#28 by Bobby Revell at May 13th, 2009
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Hey Jennifer, la la land sounds like a good place. I’ve been sleeping in the cuckoo’s nest myself. I don’t blame you for not discussing politics, it seems only to divide people. News is no longer news, it’s a billion dollar entertainment industry. As long as I get a hot dinner everyday, I’m happy!
#29 by DTs Flash Drive Blog at May 17th, 2009
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Interesting perspective, this is truly a refreshing look on politics. Personally I’ve been staying out of politics for several years now because I never found it to benefit me and more importantly, others. Quite the opposite actually.
When I read the title “Political positivity” my first thought was “that’s an oxymoron”. I’m afraid it still is to me, even after having read this post. I suppose it could be possible to be political and positive at the same time but for that the whole system would have to change first. Either way, thanks for the efforts Revellian!
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#30 by Bobby Revell at May 17th, 2009
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Thanks DT, no matter what I write, I still basically despise politics and believe the federal government should be reduced in size/power by 90%. My article is sort of a “trick” article as I didn’t really say anything good about politics hahaha:)
#31 by EuroYank at May 19th, 2009
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Bob – It seems writing horror stories and blogging politics make an excellent combination!
#32 by Bobby Revell at May 19th, 2009
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Thanks Euro, I don’t believe it’s possible to understand politics and people believing they do probably understand it the least haha! I don’t even believe my own opinions about politics and could easily be dead wrong about all of it. But I do love horror:)
#33 by Anastasia at May 25th, 2009
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I think politics are flawed everywhere. It’s like here. Now that our prime minister in Australia gave money away as part of various stimulus packages, and we’re in a massive deficit, which has raised the retirement/pension age to 67, the younger ‘folk’, Gen Y pains in the posterior, think he’s sooooooo cool.
For the unemployed, however, there are no benefit increases or incentives, other than going through the same motions, and circling the same groove. I’m anarchistic too.
Democracy now is just capitalism, and that’s not the real definition of democracy anyway. Uber capitalism, the type that is ruthless, non sustainable (for societies, cultures, environments), will fizzle out. The culture of the corporation is the worst thing, and people, including presidents, are too gutless to change it.
The mentality of fixing an economy by throwing money at it, doesn’t work that well. It doesn’t create jobs when multi-nationals are hell bent on downsizing.
I laughed with the fuss Perez Hilton made with Miss California, like her view is powerful enough to alter laws around the world. People like Perez Hilton make the gay community look frivolous. He is frivolity incarnate and his contribution to this world, a vulgar blog with ’semen’ marks via Windows Paint, is a joke.
#34 by Bobby Revell at May 25th, 2009
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Hey Ana, sounds like Australia is doing the same thing we are. America is steering away from capitalism and heading into socialism thanks to Bush/Obama (to me they are the same, one less war-like than the other). In my opinion, not letting corrupted corporations die was the worst mistake America has ever made and now the world will pay for it. I think the idea that a president can “fix” things and “keep us safe” is so ridiculous. I think it best they do nothing and let the chips fall on their own, allowing corruption to corrupt itself into the ground.
I’d bet money that the whole Perez Hilton/Miss California controversy was engineered by Donald Trump as a smart business maneuver. Hilton knows how to get traffic, but he is a jerk. Oh yeah? He has semen splattered wallpaper on his site? I’ll pass on looking at it hahaha:)