Will Democratic Socialism Destroy our Republic? - Page 4

lackluster · #31 (**permalink**) 03-03-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by V.F.V.

You don't seem to know there Mikeyy if you're not paranoid or a little paranoid, but I guess that makes you a confused paranoid. What's wrong with safety first? Anyone that thinks we should do nothing and hope the terrorists do nothing is a friend of yours, thats disgustingly scary.

I think in psychological parlance, what you are indulging in by all this talk of paranoia is called "projection".

lackluster · #32 (**permalink**) 03-03-2008, 10:18 AM

When I look at the human race, I see animals with teeth and claws that are inadequate as a means of attack, bodies that are soft and flabbly, incapable of warding off predators, slowness of foot and quite lacking in the ability to thrive as a solitary being. By very nature we are a social animal, as our very existance depends upon our ability to cooperate with one another and formulate group strategies for dealing with our survival.

We HAVE to be social to survive. Now, what we call socialism from the political standpoint tends towards a more direct acknowlegement of this fact, but at its most basic level, a certain degree of socialism is quite necessary. HOW MUCH socialism do we want is the question we should be asking.

V.F.V. · #33 (**permalink**) 03-03-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by lackluster

I think in psychological parlance, what you are indulging in by all this talk of paranoia is called "projection".

And you were psychologically projecting about your homosexual attraction to Mikey.

Adept1 · #34 (**permalink**) 03-03-2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by lackluster

When I look at the human race, I see animals with teeth and claws that are inadequate as a means of attack, bodies that are soft and flabbly, incapable of warding off predators, slowness of foot and quite lacking in the ability to thrive as a solitary being. By very nature we are a social animal, as our very existance depends upon our ability to cooperate with one another and formulate group strategies for dealing with our survival.

We HAVE to be social to survive. Now, what we call socialism from the political standpoint tends towards a more direct acknowlegement of this fact, but at its most basic level, a certain degree of socialism is quite necessary. HOW MUCH socialism do we want is the question we should be asking.

But socialism brings a DECLINE in society. Whereas the greatest ADVANCES in society and prosperity have come directly from capitalism. So with that in mind make a logical choice. If you choose socialism give me ANY example of a socialist society that has succeeded. If you say capitalism has not been successful then I will point out to you that in SPITE of socialist incurred burdens that keep getting heavier the USA is the example.

lackluster · #35 (**permalink**) 03-03-2008, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by V.F.V.

And you were psychologically projecting about your homosexual attraction to Mikey.

But Mikey is really cute.

chuck7251 · #36 (**permalink**) 03-09-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeyy

I am not paranoid. I'm just confused as to why you don't care if the administration breaks the law. And that they broke their oath to protect and defend the constitution. I know your mind is already running to make this about Clinton. Don't bother. He had his presidency. Its done. Bush is the POTUS now. Lets stay in the now.

I am a little paranoid though. I am afraid that some of you don't understand what past Americans died for. It was to create a country where the government is subservient to the people. Some of you seem to think that its the other way around. You just want to be safe. And whatever has to be done is OK with you. That is scary.

ok, I just want to say that "some" of the problems were inherited by Bush.

Oh, see, I like being me. I can be against penalizing the rich AND against taking away our rights. Can someone please find a good third party candidate, that would be great.

chuck7251 · #37 (**permalink**) 03-09-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by V.F.V.

Anyone that thinks we should do nothing and hope the terrorists do nothing is a friend of yours, thats disgustingly scary.

So we violate the rights of our own citizenry?

Don't mind me, I am just going to go urinate on the graves of our forefathers with the rest of the people who seem to think "safety above all else"...

I am sure there are other ways around breaking our own laws in order to be safe...

then again, I am a firm believer in peace through superior firepower.

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