Like Margaret Thatcher once said; "the problem with socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people's money."
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Like Margaret Thatcher once said; "the problem with socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people's money."
I'm reminded of a book that I read many years ago as a young man, and which I have re-read two or three times over the years titled "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand. Now I'm not a supporter of Ms Rand's objectivism views, but the story of Atlas Shrugged always intrigued me, more for the re-building of our society from the ground up by one innovative engineer focused on making a difference than the failure. The question, "Who is John Galt?" rings throughout the book as the world economy grinds to a halt at an increasing pace. Think I may have to start it again - it's been ten years or so since I last read it....Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter
you dont know how long iv`e wanted texas to become its own country .. i`d be there in a second .. it has all the resoarces needed to do so ..Quote:
Originally Posted by robot
We are packin our bags...:D
Count me in.:D
It's not a coincidence that the book has enjoyed a significant revival in the past few years, and a saliant observation on your part.Quote:
Originally Posted by rspears
Another book that I read at about the same time some 45 years ago that I've found applicable over and over again is Orwell's "Animal Farm". A nice easy read but packed with "aha!" info. Though, similar to your comment about not being in total alignment with Rand's beliefs, I don't share Orwell's confidence in "democratic socialism" (the book was an allegory on the Soviet style of Communism) I find it a thoroughly informative story about human nature as it plays out in real life rather than theory. The most important observation is how the self annointed "leaders" always evolve from "All animals are equal" to "All animals are equal...........but some animals are more equal than others!". As noted in some of the posts previously, our politicians make all manner of laws and regulations in the name of equality, though they often insulate themselves from any negative results. "Animal Farm" is a book all should read.........among others.
Atlas Shrugged has to be one of the all time greats. I re-read it a couple of years ago too...it's timeless.
The United Counties of Texas. Sort of has a nice ring to it, don't you think. Wouldn't it be fantastic if this were to happen. Us conservatives have long needed our own place to be, a place free of the out-of-control socialist agenda of our lawmakers. A place where, if you work, you eat. If you don't want to work, then either leave Texas or die like a dog in the street. No government assistance of any kind. You want health care, work and pay for it yourself like I have done for the past 50 years. Don't want to work and pay for your own health care? Fine, die like a dog in the street. You want a nice piece of land and a nice home? Work for it or live in a cardboard box. If you squat on someone else's property without paying rent, the property owner has the right to have the authorities round you up, tie you to a pole and cane you. Don't like being caned? Get a job and buy or rent some property or leave Texas. Good riddance.
Any person found with illegal drugs in their posession will be dispatched on the spot.
Many years ago, I was in the Waffle House having breakfast and struck up a conversation with the fellow on the next stool. A native of a middle-eastern country, he was in this country on vacation. I asked him how they handled their drug problem. He said that they didn't have a drug problem. When I asked why, he explained that he was a police officer in his home country. He said that if he encountered anyone with illegal drugs in their posession, that he was mandated by law to pull his service pistol and dispatch the individual to the promised land right then and there. Result: NO DRUG PROBLEM.
Richard, you're getting my radical side up as I would extend that to thieves as well. I like the old west way of doing things, catch a horse or cattle thief, hang 'em on the spot. I'm also in favor of public executions. Hang 'em on the public square at high noon. I've said this a million times, I believe that a lot of society's problems can be laid at the feet of one man, Dr. Benjamin Spock.
I agree with public hangings. Find 'em guilty on Wednesday, have 'em stretching a rope on Saturday morning.
I'd say Friday afternoon. Saturday I like to take time off, when I can. :LOL:
it will never work there just not enough rope if you can not fly the red white and blue anymore you sure in the hell can not hang the bad guys in the town squareQuote:
Originally Posted by techinspector1
Oh hell no, you'll be working Friday afternoon, like everybody else.Quote:
Originally Posted by pro70z28