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I agree. Sometimes it seems the baboons have all the say. Sometimes it doesn't. But in this country, we just carry on, no matter what, but the difference is, we can stand on a soapbox and say what we think. (and expect a good clubbing from one side and a "you got it" from the other.)I'm willing to learn about politics basic theory. I'm going to study it. Can you explain what is the politics...
It's difficult to give a simplistic answer because politics exists in many facets of life. It exists among elected officials as well as non elected, it exists within family units, or between co-workers and management of a company, it exists between a group of people ship wrecked on an island and it even exists among a group of wild baboons in Africa.
I think very simply it is the process of finding balance between those in a group or society where some feel the compulsion to control to find order, some desire simply to carry on with tasks that keep them busy and satisfied, some simply want to get along at any cost ... and various other categories depending how many people there are.
Of course, that "process" is much more defined and debated, and /or fought over depending on the goals and expectations of the 'group'
good answer,, thank you
I'm willing to learn about politics basic theory. I'm going to study it. Can you explain what is the politics...
I'm willing to learn about politics basic theory. I'm going to study it. Can you explain what is the politics...
. …. those who accept the collectivist agenda don’t read, don’t think, don’t learn. See what happens when you ask a Progressive/Liberal what books have informed their political outlook…just a puzzled look.
These three will lead to your enlightenment.
1. "Slouching Towards Gomorrah: Modern Liberalism and American Decline,"
by Robert H. Bork
2. "Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Change,"
by Jonah Goldberg
3. "American Betrayal: The Secret Assault on Our Nation's Character,"
by Diana West
They provide the context for the world you live in.
And, please do study the vast and scholarly documentation provided in each tome.
4. Extra Credit:
Study these four and you will hold your own in any debate or discussion.
Guaranteed.
Are those affiliate marketing links? Tsk, tsk.
Ah....the fence-sitter precinct checks in.MY TRIBE GOOD
OTHER TRIBE BAD
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Ah....the fence-sitter precinct checks in.MY TRIBE GOOD
OTHER TRIBE BAD
.
As 'book' has become a topic here, let me recommend one that speaks of you, at lest those unwilling to inform themselves enough to hold a valid viewpoint.
Dante Alighieri, the man who created the Italian language, and the great works like ‘The Divine Comedy’…”considered to be the preeminent work in Italian literature[1] and one of the greatest works of world literature.”
See what he said about equivocators like you….
These folks pretend they are above the fray, too noble to be one side or the other. In fact, they are both too lazy to be informed, and too cowardly to take a side and try to defend it.
Both sides the same? Not on the important topics of the sanctity of human life, or of private property, or individual rights vs the collective. And what do these equivalency gnomes deserve? That brings us to Dante Alighieri.
In The Inferno, Dante puts the equivocators right where they belong: at the mouth of Hell.
“They reach a gate in the evening (which famously warns "Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate" = "... Abandon all hope, you who enter here")—it marks the entry into "the city of woe". Outside the gate, Fore-Hell is populated with Neutrals and Waverers who would not commit to God and are condemned to spend their afterlife futilely chasing a meaningless banner.” Dante Inferno Summary
“This idea of a marginal place--inside the gate of hell but before the river Acheron--for souls neither good enough for heaven nor evil enough for hell proper is a product of Dante's imagination, pure and simple. Possible theological justification for Dante's invention may be found in Apocalypse (Revelation) 3:16: "But because thou art lukewarm and neither cold nor hot, I will begin to vomit thee out of my mouth." Included among these cowardly souls--also known as fence-sitters, wafflers, opportunists, and neutrals--are the angels who refused to choose between God and Lucifer. What does this original idea say about Dante's view of human behavior and its relation to the afterlife? What might Dante's conception of this region imply about hell proper and its eternal inhabitants?” Dante's Inferno - Gate of Hell - Canto 3
Fence-sitter???? Couldn’t have said it better myself.
For me, politics is the business of government policy and how that policy affects the standard of living of citizens.
The philosophy of America's founders was that individuals must have rights protected FROM government and that government should be limited so that said individual can be free, productive and prosperous. Hence, many on the right want to "conserve" those principles, hence the term "conservatives".
Many progressives (Democratic Party), on the other hand, seem to believe that government should run every facet of society and our lives. Healthcare, education, economic results (not opportunity), etc., must ALL be managed by a small group of like-minded people in an all-powerful, central government. They want endless regulations and taxes on citizens, which ultimately diminishes their productivity and their standard of living.
Thank you for for your reply..... But I need good and explanation answer also some good source
Ah....the fence-sitter precinct checks in.MY TRIBE GOOD
OTHER TRIBE BAD
.
As 'book' has become a topic here, let me recommend one that speaks of you, at lest those unwilling to inform themselves enough to hold a valid viewpoint.
Dante Alighieri, the man who created the Italian language, and the great works like ‘The Divine Comedy’…”considered to be the preeminent work in Italian literature[1] and one of the greatest works of world literature.”
See what he said about equivocators like you….
These folks pretend they are above the fray, too noble to be one side or the other. In fact, they are both too lazy to be informed, and too cowardly to take a side and try to defend it.
Both sides the same? Not on the important topics of the sanctity of human life, or of private property, or individual rights vs the collective. And what do these equivalency gnomes deserve? That brings us to Dante Alighieri.
In The Inferno, Dante puts the equivocators right where they belong: at the mouth of Hell.
“They reach a gate in the evening (which famously warns "Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate" = "... Abandon all hope, you who enter here")—it marks the entry into "the city of woe". Outside the gate, Fore-Hell is populated with Neutrals and Waverers who would not commit to God and are condemned to spend their afterlife futilely chasing a meaningless banner.” Dante Inferno Summary
“This idea of a marginal place--inside the gate of hell but before the river Acheron--for souls neither good enough for heaven nor evil enough for hell proper is a product of Dante's imagination, pure and simple. Possible theological justification for Dante's invention may be found in Apocalypse (Revelation) 3:16: "But because thou art lukewarm and neither cold nor hot, I will begin to vomit thee out of my mouth." Included among these cowardly souls--also known as fence-sitters, wafflers, opportunists, and neutrals--are the angels who refused to choose between God and Lucifer. What does this original idea say about Dante's view of human behavior and its relation to the afterlife? What might Dante's conception of this region imply about hell proper and its eternal inhabitants?” Dante's Inferno - Gate of Hell - Canto 3
Fence-sitter???? Couldn’t have said it better myself.
It's almost too easy to strike a nerve around here.
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Nah, stick around and subvert the leviathanThen move somewhere with no government.i dont want free stuff...i want to live free!
My side of the fence is laid out, nice and simple, in the first line of my sig.
Those of us who can think for ourselves expose wingers for what they are.
If you think of that as "trolling", I'm good with that.
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Ah....the fence-sitter precinct checks in.MY TRIBE GOOD
OTHER TRIBE BAD
.
As 'book' has become a topic here, let me recommend one that speaks of you, at lest those unwilling to inform themselves enough to hold a valid viewpoint.
Dante Alighieri, the man who created the Italian language, and the great works like ‘The Divine Comedy’…”considered to be the preeminent work in Italian literature[1] and one of the greatest works of world literature.”
See what he said about equivocators like you….
These folks pretend they are above the fray, too noble to be one side or the other. In fact, they are both too lazy to be informed, and too cowardly to take a side and try to defend it.
Both sides the same? Not on the important topics of the sanctity of human life, or of private property, or individual rights vs the collective. And what do these equivalency gnomes deserve? That brings us to Dante Alighieri.
In The Inferno, Dante puts the equivocators right where they belong: at the mouth of Hell.
“They reach a gate in the evening (which famously warns "Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate" = "... Abandon all hope, you who enter here")—it marks the entry into "the city of woe". Outside the gate, Fore-Hell is populated with Neutrals and Waverers who would not commit to God and are condemned to spend their afterlife futilely chasing a meaningless banner.” Dante Inferno Summary
“This idea of a marginal place--inside the gate of hell but before the river Acheron--for souls neither good enough for heaven nor evil enough for hell proper is a product of Dante's imagination, pure and simple. Possible theological justification for Dante's invention may be found in Apocalypse (Revelation) 3:16: "But because thou art lukewarm and neither cold nor hot, I will begin to vomit thee out of my mouth." Included among these cowardly souls--also known as fence-sitters, wafflers, opportunists, and neutrals--are the angels who refused to choose between God and Lucifer. What does this original idea say about Dante's view of human behavior and its relation to the afterlife? What might Dante's conception of this region imply about hell proper and its eternal inhabitants?” Dante's Inferno - Gate of Hell - Canto 3
Fence-sitter???? Couldn’t have said it better myself.
What gets me is, if you have no real interest in partisan politics, then what are you doing in this Forum besides trolling?
My question contains the answer
Nobody believes that. Do you have to lie about everything?For me, politics is the business of government policy and how that policy affects the standard of living of citizens.
The philosophy of America's founders was that individuals must have rights protected FROM government and that government should be limited so that said individual can be free, productive and prosperous. Hence, many on the right want to "conserve" those principles, hence the term "conservatives".
Many progressives (Democratic Party), on the other hand, seem to believe that government should run every facet of society and our lives. Healthcare, education, economic results (not opportunity), etc., must ALL be managed by a small group of like-minded people in an all-powerful, central government. They want endless regulations and taxes on citizens, which ultimately diminishes their productivity and their standard of living.
I'm willing to learn about politics basic theory. I'm going to study it. Can you explain what is the politics...
. …. those who accept the collectivist agenda don’t read, don’t think, don’t learn. See what happens when you ask a Progressive/Liberal what books have informed their political outlook…just a puzzled look.
These three will lead to your enlightenment.
1. "Slouching Towards Gomorrah: Modern Liberalism and American Decline,"
by Robert H. Bork
2. "Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Change,"
by Jonah Goldberg
3. "American Betrayal: The Secret Assault on Our Nation's Character,"
by Diana West
They provide the context for the world you live in.
And, please do study the vast and scholarly documentation provided in each tome.
4. Extra Credit:
Study these four and you will hold your own in any debate or discussion.
Guaranteed.
Are those affiliate marketing links? Tsk, tsk.
Those are a few of the books that provided my basic education on the issues
Can you provide several of the books that have informed your geopolitical views?
Have you ever read a book?
Do you know what a 'book' is????
I'm willing to learn about politics basic theory. I'm going to study it. Can you explain what is the politics...
I'm willing to learn about politics basic theory. I'm going to study it. Can you explain what is the politics...
. …. those who accept the collectivist agenda don’t read, don’t think, don’t learn. See what happens when you ask a Progressive/Liberal what books have informed their political outlook…just a puzzled look.
These three will lead to your enlightenment.
1. "Slouching Towards Gomorrah: Modern Liberalism and American Decline,"
by Robert H. Bork
2. "Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Change,"
by Jonah Goldberg
3. "American Betrayal: The Secret Assault on Our Nation's Character,"
by Diana West
They provide the context for the world you live in.
And, please do study the vast and scholarly documentation provided in each tome.
4. Extra Credit:
Study these four and you will hold your own in any debate or discussion.
Guaranteed.
Are those affiliate marketing links? Tsk, tsk.
Those are a few of the books that provided my basic education on the issues
Can you provide several of the books that have informed your geopolitical views?
Have you ever read a book?
Do you know what a 'book' is????
You are evading. Isn't affiliate marketing against the rules around here?