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PatrickHenry · Dec 7, 2005, 09:29 pm

Or only the ones on this board?

I used to think Vicchio was bad. Now we have shield772, GodBlessAmerica, Zealot, Ceyotl, dthmstr254, deedee, James, and possibly a few more. They don't know history, can't see how the US is drifting toward tyranny and empire, think the world of the dumbest president in many generations, love war and see nothing wrong with a big fat deficit. Shit most of 'em can't even spell right!

Is this representative of what's out there in the Heartland of Republicans?

leftcider · Dec 8, 2005, 04:06 am

Well fuck, i think shields is a decent anti-Bush mofo. Let me tell you, people like our boy Zealot only help the cause of freedom by alienating all moderates, and providing an endless source of satire. Yes, I think they are representative of Heartland Republicans, in fact most know even less.

Milton Bradley · Dec 8, 2005, 06:33 am

For the answer to this thread just reflect back upon the myriad of banned Right Wingers that have come, and gone in the last year.

RickSp · Dec 9, 2005, 02:30 pm

Sword's my new favorite.

Protostar · Dec 10, 2005, 02:00 am

Unfortunately I think so. There are fewer and fewer paleoconservatives and more and more of these warhawkish neoconservatives, who pretend to be conservative but really aren't. You only have to look as far as all the fascist legislation that has passed while they have been in control to see they really aren't conservatives.

Capitalist Pig · Dec 10, 2005, 03:18 am

I absolutely hate the left/right scale. I think an authoritarian/libertarian scale is much more accurate. Whether it's fascism or communism, it doesn't matter; an oppressive dictatorship is one of a kind. A lot of hardcore Democrats and hardcore Republicans would probably be grossly offended at suddenly all being lumped into the same pile.

However, statism is statism, and even the strictest minarchists are statists. Minarchism is minimal statism. It is the question of how much statism and what sort of statism. There is, of course, only one, morally acceptable answer. One that will respect the nature of man, and his natural rights, and the virtues and values which he adopts. In this regard, the best, and most efficient, politico-economic system is a laissez-faire capitalism.

SteveA · Dec 18, 2005, 05:42 pm

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Are ALL Republicans a Bunch of Ninnies?

No, but a large bunch are brainwashed zombies. My guess is it partly "conservative" talk radio having "Hannitized" too many and partly it's because they feel convinced that if they don't retain 'solidarity' and tow the party line that Bush and Co. have been feeding, that the world will end.

Ironically, I think it's this 'solidarity' that's going to ruin the Republican party. On the bright side, many people are being forced into receiving a crash course on what good government should be about simply out of necessity. Also, I believe some Democrats might gain a greater appreciation for limited government after this as well. It was interesting to see some Democrats taking up some traditionally conservative issues like 'state's rights'.

I was Republican for a long time until this war came around and a few of the talk show guys just couldn't admit any possibility of fault. It became obvious after a while that there are some people in power that are really playing with the media trying to whip people into a frenzy. It's disturbing to see how well it worked and it leaves me wondering what the next attempt will be ...

Dec 7, 2005, 09:29 pm	#1 (permalink) (top)
PatrickHenry 9/11: Inside Job Location: Hawai'i, Big Island Posts: 10,437	Are ALL Republicans a Bunch of Ninnies? Or only the ones on this board? I used to think Vicchio was bad. Now we have shield772, GodBlessAmerica, Zealot, Ceyotl, dthmstr254, deedee, James, and possibly a few more. They don't know history, can't see how the US is drifting toward tyranny and empire, think the world of the dumbest president in many generations, love war and see nothing wrong with a big fat deficit. Shit most of 'em can't even spell right! Is this representative of what's out there in the Heartland of Republicans? "Arms in the hands of the citizens may be used at individual discretion for the defense of the country, the overthrow of tyranny or private self-defense." -- John Adams

Dec 9, 2005, 02:30 pm	#4 (permalink) (top)
RickSp Volcanic Erupter Posts: 9,491	Sword's my new favorite. Rick "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." Sinclair Lewis

Dec 10, 2005, 02:00 am	#5 (permalink) (top)
Protostar Hardcore Capitalist Location: North Carolina Posts: 759	Unfortunately I think so. There are fewer and fewer paleoconservatives and more and more of these warhawkish neoconservatives, who pretend to be conservative but really aren't. You only have to look as far as all the fascist legislation that has passed while they have been in control to see they really aren't conservatives. "I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." . . . Susan B. Anthony

Dec 10, 2005, 03:18 am	#6 (permalink) (top)
Capitalist Pig Market Anarchist Location: United States Posts: 650	The Only Moral Solution I absolutely hate the left/right scale. I think an authoritarian/libertarian scale is much more accurate. Whether it's fascism or communism, it doesn't matter; an oppressive dictatorship is one of a kind. A lot of hardcore Democrats and hardcore Republicans would probably be grossly offended at suddenly all being lumped into the same pile. However, statism is statism, and even the strictest minarchists are statists. Minarchism is minimal statism. It is the question of how much statism and what sort of statism. There is, of course, only one, morally acceptable answer. One that will respect the nature of man, and his natural rights, and the virtues and values which he adopts. In this regard, the best, and most efficient, politico-economic system is a laissez-faire capitalism. Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito, qua tua te Fortuna sinet.

Dec 8, 2005, 04:06 am	#2 (permalink) (top)
leftcider Lord Teh Location: Seattlul, WA Posts: 486	Well fuck, i think shields is a decent anti-Bush mofo. Let me tell you, people like our boy Zealot only help the cause of freedom by alienating all moderates, and providing an endless source of satire. Yes, I think they are representative of Heartland Republicans, in fact most know even less.

Dec 8, 2005, 06:33 am	#3 (permalink) (top)
Milton Bradley BANNED Location: Ohio Province, Rep. of Comerica Posts: 7,320	For the answer to this thread just reflect back upon the myriad of banned Right Wingers that have come, and gone in the last year.