@Same
It’s great you and I get to balance each other out. That’s the way it should be. IMHO, the activists are the far right. I am 100% for the bill of rights which is, as far as I know, the purpose of the ACLU too. You, like me believe in the Constitution. Where we may differed is, I think it’s a living, breathing document that should and must change with the times in order to keep up with the original Bill of rights. I think the far Right would rather the document apply to whom ever can buy their rights. Compassion is only used by the GOP, to get elected. The more liberal you are, the more you support personal rights and freedoms as far as I am concerned. You must start out by listening to and respecting everyone. That’s what being liberal in thought is all about. Notice , I am not saying, being a " liberal". That’s a label and has no place in the one’s respect for personal freedom and individual rights.
Clearly we’re at opposite ends of the political spectrum. You and I balance each other out, but I do worry about having a supreme court that does not.
Peace.
What you really need are Judges with compassion and common sense,sorely lacking IMO-no tenure for people in those vital areas either and they should have to experience what they can mete out-Kevin
@same
Two of the more recent decisions discussed here, unlimited funding of political races by corporations and allowing states eminent domain based on potential tax revenue of corporations over individuals have done much to erode our basic civil rights as individuals. A dominance of judges who truly believed in the Bill of Rights would not have made these decisions. If these are examples, it’s time for a change. These decisions are examples of govt. by the best money can buy. Even the passage of Obamacare which is a goal mine for " for profits" as it allowed the govt. to require enrollment in a healthcare plan, means more money for the wealthy.
A more liberal court would have skewed the decision in allowing non profits more leeway and individuals more choices by increasing the govt. role in healthcare…healthcare , like other govt. supported institutions including military, police and personal protection from corporate abuse should never be for profit. Life, liberty, and the persist of happiness are always compromised by for profit abuse which erodes personal rights and not enhances them in these areas. Joking giving corporations voting rights in elections is the ultimate abuse of persoal freedom while denial of voting rights to minorities is now being touted by the far right as a path to getting elected by a minority of power mongers. No thanks. I’ll take my chances with real Constitutional advocates.
While the hard right conservative really believes in the same individual rights when pressed, they somehow continue to follow lockstep with their party leaders. Because, For them, labels are more important the facts and slogans are are more important then human rights and fear is their motivational factor to an end instead of the courageous pursuit personal freedom.
Just rambling…
Why must you never make a statement without calling conservatives names and implying that they have no minds of their own and follow “lockstep with their party leaders”? You do know that the same name calling and implications could be made toward liberals, however I prefer to give people more credit than that, whether I agree with them or not. It’s the name calling and the implications that I and many others find offensive. And it distracts from your points.
Yes, Obamacare is a goldmine for insurance companies. And it’s a huge blow to individual liberties and “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”. And, in the end, small “for profits” will be forced into either not providing health insurance, laying off people, and/or not expanding their pool of employees. Let us not forget who forced Obamacare on us in one of the most corrupt, covert legislative processes ever embarked upon by our legislature. The names Obama, Nancy Pelosi, and Harry Reid come to mind? And which of those promised us an open. honest administration and legislative process in his campaign speeches for the 2008 election? I agree that the court made a bad decision…but they are not the ones to blame for Obamacare. And their decision went the way your favorite hero wanted it to.
Stop blaming conservatives for the disasters cast upon us by your favorite savior.
That’s why I don’t affiliate with either party. I don’t think ANYONE can give a universal definition of what a conservative is.
And then there are people like me who is conservative on some issues and liberal on others. You go to the bible belt and the ONLY litmus test for conservative is “Do you believe in Abortion?” That’s it. You could be a card carrying socialist and as long as you don’t believe in Abortion you’re considered a conservative by many in that region of the country.
Following lock-step with the party leaders (which both parties do) is a HUGE problem. Because all other ideas (good or bad) are complete ignored.
The Konservative Kristian Kapitalists, based in Stone Mountain GA, are the current Pied Pipers of Politics in the South. With Huckabee speaking to the more discreet and reserved and Beck taking on the loud and proud, the traditions of Wallace and Maddox and Barnett are being fondly revisited. The shift in political parties gives the bigots a great deal of cover.
Step #1 in demonizing about half the population: link them to a hated cause, like the KKK. Nice trick.
Step #1 in demonizing about half the population
The ONLY people who think the conservatives make up 50% of the population are conservatives. The true number is much closer to 20%. As I said…give me a universal definition of what a conservative is.
The racial issue is so obvious, @texases. Even living under a rock, it would be impossible to miss the racism prevalent in the south. But deny, deny, deny is supposed to keep everyone innocent regardless how red handed.
Deny, deny, deny…hmmmmmmmmmmm…
Did you watch the senate committee hearings on the Benghazi attack? Seems like deny, deny, deny is the philosophy of the current administration.
Yep, racism in the south, perfect harmony elsewhere…you’re living under the rock, it seems…
And Mike, ‘Republican’ and ‘conservative’ get tossed around here like they’re synonyms. That’s my point.
And Mike, 'Republican' and 'conservative' get tossed around here like they're synonyms. That's my point.
I agree…but so does Democrats and Liberals. In fact many conservatives/republicans think that if you are NOT a republican then you’re liberal. And visa-versa.
Agreed.
Yep, racism in the south, perfect harmony elsewhere...you're living under the rock, it seems..
It’s a little more prominent in the south.
Two weeks ago in Georgia highs=school had their FIRST INTEGRATED PROM. Yes…last year in 2012…they had separate proms for Whites and Blacks.
A high-school in Mississippi had their first integrated prom in 2008.
Racism in any form is appalling and infuriating. Implying that conservatives are racist because they’re conservatives is no less appalling and infuriating. Suggesting that conservatives are ignorant of or deny racism’s existence is insulting. I’m a conservative, and I will NOT sit by in the presence of racism in any of its forms. It’s a horrible thing and should not be tolerated by anyone, conservative or liberal. Ever.
Absolutely, TSMB. And it seems that racist/etc. tweets are NOT subject to the Mason-Dixon line:
http://users.humboldt.edu/mstephens/hate/hate_map.html#
Racism is alive and well with Conservatives and Liberals and Moderates.
It’s WRONG …but it DOES exist. Agree calling a conservative a racist is just as bad as racism. In fact it’s a form of prejudice itself. Prejudice - To Pre-judge. I may know a conservative who’s a racist…but that doesn’t mean they all are…or even a majority. Democrat Senator Byrd use to belong to the KKK. He disassociated himself with the KKK years ago…but not too sure he ever really changed his views…right up til he passed last year.
Mike, you stated it beautifully.
And as you’ve both stated, it still exists, is far too common, and definitely does not stop at the Mason Dixon line. There are people here that I will not socialize with because they get a kick out of racist jokes…and I simply won’t tolerate them…the jokes OR the people.
As regards Senator Byrd…he’s also one of the most successful pork barrelers in history. He has taken more billions (perhaps trillions) from the public coffers for porkbarrel projects over the years than imaginable. The man is a disgrace to the human race.
As regards Senator Byrd..........he's also one of the most successful pork barrelers in history. He has taken more billions (perhaps trillions) from the public coffers for porkbarrel projects over the years than imaginable. The man is a disgrace to the human race.
Couldn’t agree more.