CDZ Isn't smaller governance better?

[cnm]

Wouldn't you like to see evidence for the benefit of this staggering, annual expenditure?

Yes, but you refuse to show the data to which it can be compared.

 

[cnm]

One reason I posited that places like Denmark and Sweden might be happier than those in other nations is that they are small nations with more of a "local" federalized government, unlike the U.S. or China or Russia, etc.

Then you should show that with evidence instead of plucking ideas from your arse. Especially when education, for instance is organised nationally rather than locally...

The quality of Danish education is assured in many ways. It is mainly regulated and financed by the state, and all public educational institutions are approved and evaluated on an ongoing basis.
Education for all -The official website of Denmark​

 

[cnm]

Hey, if you have a better system, I'm all ears.

Don't believe that for a second.

Well, then I guess we have nothing further to discuss.

BTW though, maybe you should test your theory, I just may surprise you.

With the availability of google, essentially you have already dismissed all other systems as not being better.

 

[cnm]

And yes, a nation like say Finland with a little over 5 million population, a far more cohesive society sharing a mostly common language and common values and ambitions

So much for 'American values'.

 

[cnm]

It means nonrepresentative democracy, "pure" democracy as with the Greek demos was, at least theoretically.

Ah. Something that has never existed, considering only a portion of Greek residents had a vote.

 

[cnm]

Unlimited democracy refers to democratic government without clear, pre-determined limits on its power (eg without a dependable constitution). Under such a government, minorities are completely at the mercy of the majority.

Like in NZ.

 

[cnm]

Even American Indian tribes of old and the most primitive peoples in Africa, etc. have chosen a governing body or leader to speak and decide for all.

As I understand it, American First Nations followed a leader if they liked what he was doing but did not follow him if they did not like it.

 

[K9Buck]

... education, for instance is organised nationally rather than locally...

Well, considering how small Denmark is, their "nationalization" of education might as well be local when compared to the U.S.

 

[cnm]

Is that what you're advocating for - democracy with no constitutional limitations? Do you think that would be a good idea?

Works for us.
A written constitution is too limiting. A constitution that is the sum of laws and principles of the body politic is more responsive to changing needs. For instance, the centuries old US Constitution means the US government has difficulty protecting its citizens from mass killings.

 

[cnm]

Well, considering how small Denmark is, their "nationalization" of education might as well be local when compared to the U.S.

Why don't you just snivel about your whole premise?

 

[K9Buck]

Wouldn't you like to see evidence for the benefit of this staggering, annual expenditure?

Yes, but you refuse to show the data to which it can be compared.

The onus is upon those who spend the money to demonstrate that it's a worthwhile expenditure. That hasn't happened because there is no evidence to support it.

 

[K9Buck]

Why don't you just snivel about your whole premise?

It seems I really hurt your kunt.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

Our Constitutional Republic, whose citizens are subject solely to the rule of law, not men, is the most desirable form of government, safeguarding the rights and protected liberties of the people – regardless its ‘size.’

 

[cnm]

The onus is upon those who spend the money to demonstrate that it's a worthwhile expenditure.

If you can't support your own premise no one will be at all surprised.

 

[cnm]

It seems I really hurt your kunt.

Well, my sense of logic, agreed.

 

[cnm]

Our Constitutional Republic, whose citizens are subject solely to the rule of law, not men, is the most desirable form of government, safeguarding the rights and protected liberties of the people – regardless its ‘size.’

Rather you than me with law like this...

Graphic Police Dash Cam Video Shows Fatal Shooting Of Unarmed Man
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/police-dash-cam-shooting-​

 

[cnm]

The onus is upon those who spend the money to demonstrate that it's a worthwhile expenditure.

You dispute that. It is up to you to show it's not a worthwhile expenditure. Home schooled?

 

[K9Buck]

It is up to you to show it's not a worthwhile expenditure. Home schooled?

You must work in government or academia. No one else could be this stupid.

 

[cnm]

Ah. Home schooled. Fair enough. Otherwise you'd have been taught to present data in support of your premise. Oh well.

 

[dblack]

But, as far as I can tell, government is better when it's smaller and more localized.

Shouldn't you show data demonstrating US education was better before a federal education agency was formed?

Only if you assume that making education better is something government should be doing.