What drives anti-government extremists?

[OKTexas]

It's really pretty simple, read the Constitution and the limited powers granted the federal government, then compare to the government we have. Any child could see the difference.

I'll answer for you. I'll give you three examples I can imagine you would use.

1. You think white business owners in the south should be able to pay slave wages and discriminate against whoever they want to discriminate against.
2. You think government should not interfere while the healthcare giants take every cent the middle class has. Government keep your hands off my medicare.
3. You think the government should not regulate Wallstreet or the housing market so the bankers and mortgage companies can **** us again.

Unfortunately we have 50 states and a bunch of dumb state legislatures who have sold their souls to the corporate lobbyists. They don't care about voters anymore.

Living in America is like living in a condo. We have a board. That board may decide to raise our taxes or do some renovating. You don't like it, vote in a new board. But the board has to be looking out for all the residence. Right now the board is only looking out for itself and the 2 richest tenants. The rest of us can go to hell.

Then move your ass out you ignorant ****. NEGGED for not waiting for my answer.

 

[g5000]

Vegas Cop-Killers, the same as most here:

I bet he thought that horribly written tract was a masterpiece.

 

[Mustang]

Vegas Cop-Killers, the same as most here:

I don't see any difference between the way Miller used the word tyranny and the way Mark Levin uses the word.

 

[g5000]

"What drives anti-government extremists?"

First of all I'm not "anti government"...

But you are an extremist?

He asked what drives anti-government extremists and you then proceed to tell us what drives you.

Hmm...

 

[g5000]

What drives anti-government extremists?

Hatred of the government?

No. It's a hatred for America because it's not a reflection of the way they want it to be and think it should be. One of the things that is at the core of the problem is that they can't abide it when someone other than the people they voted for win elections. All bets are off then. That's when you hear talk of secession, revolution, impeachment and the like. It's worse with Obama for obvious reason that didn't apply when Clinton was president.

This is probably the closest analysis to what drives extremists.

Today, it's anti-Obamaists. Yesterday, it was anti-Bushites. Last month, it was bomb-throwing hippies.

Extremists are sad sacks unhappy with the voice of the people, but are unable to put together a cogent argument to sway that voice and so they feel they must resort to violence.

 

[Mac1958]

"What drives anti-government extremists?"

First of all I'm not "anti government" I'm concerned that the federal government is trying to take control of all aspects of our lives. Government is much easier to control when it is in reach. A huge centralized government is too hard to keep in check. So what you get is a bunch of our fellow government employed citizens working for their bonuses rather than working to do their jobs; and they can't be fired.
It's one thing when the pot hole fillers drop the ball but it's another thing when Obama care or VA workers drop the ball. Their mistakes and laziness are for keeps. Serious shit. Look at the IRS scandal. What you have is a federal government agency trying to squash a movement by it's own citizens because they want to keep their mega sized government in tact and growing. You all should be worried about that but some of you just laugh it off. I think that will come back and bite us all not just the Tea Party.
I also believe that we all get just one crack at life in this world and I find it reprehensible that out of want for power we have greedy politicians doing their dirty work to hook as many people on their drug (the drug of dependency) It gives them power and steels the free will and the desire to achieve away from people. To me there is no greater sin.

You're trying to reason with him.

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It's not "reason". It's not even right.

It's an agenda that uses fantasy to backup a nutty narrative.

And no one is making anyone live in this country.

There are plenty of places in the world with "less" government.

And they are generally miserable for it.

If anyone wants out..they can make a beeline for a "freer" nation.

This is why I just don't understand partisan debate.

It's "not even right"?

It's his opinion. You have opinions. You may disagree with his opinion, but his opinion is right for those who agree with him.

This right/wrong, us vs. them, either/or binary stuff just doesn't make sense to me. Life is nuance.

It must be me.

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[sealybobo]

It's really pretty simple, read the Constitution and the limited powers granted the federal government, then compare to the government we have. Any child could see the difference.

If its so simple, give me a couple examples.

Article 1 section 8 clause 8, authorizes congress only to promote the sciences and useful arts by providing patients and copyrights. (paraphrased) They are funding useless bullshit.

Article 1 section 8 clause 17, authorizes congress legislative authority over federally owned land. (paraphrased) Meaning the bureaucrats in the EPA and other alphabet agencies have no authority over state of privately owned lands.

I could come up with more but why bother.

For the first one, where have they gone too far? You may think its worthless bullshit like where are all the bees going and are cars causing global warming but trust me, people who are a lot smarter than you go up and pitch their reasons and congress gives them the grant money based on the facts. You may not like it, agree or get it, but then again you aren't on the condo board of directors. You are just a tenant. So if you don't like how the board is being run, you should run yourself. Or you should vote someone in who agrees with you. I'm sure many republican, libertarian and tea baggers would love your vote.

2. The EPA stops corporations in any state from polluting waters that will eventually seep out into other states. Or your smoke stacks are polluting the next state over. You red necks don't get to do anything you want. Georgia or Tennessee might want to build nuclear power plants but then when they have an accident the rest of us have to pay for it.

Face it, you are a member of the United States of America. States rights only go so far. If you are breaking federal law we'll send in the guard and like we stomped Lee's ass we'll do it again to his great great great grandson today, Goober Lee.

 

[Lakhota]

What drives anti-government extremists?

Hatred of the government?

No. It's a hatred for America because it's not a reflection of the way they want it to be and think it should be. One of the things that is at the core of the problem is that they can't abide it when someone other than the people they voted for win elections. All bets are off then. That's when you hear talk of secession, revolution, impeachment and the like. It's worse with Obama for obvious reason that didn't apply when Clinton was president.

Excellent analysis.

 

[koshergrl]

Look at all the leftist extremists, who want to wipe out all the population of rural america, scramble insanely to convince each other there's a good reason for killing those people.

 

[JakeStarkey]

Potty training issues is the answer to What drives anti-government extremists?

 

[Synthaholic]

What drives anti-government extremists?


Demagogues like Alex Jones, Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Mark LEVin.

 

[kaz]

Hatred of the government?

No. It's a hatred for America because it's not a reflection of the way they want it to be and think it should be. One of the things that is at the core of the problem is that they can't abide it when someone other than the people they voted for win elections. All bets are off then. That's when you hear talk of secession, revolution, impeachment and the like. It's worse with Obama for obvious reason that didn't apply when Clinton was president.

Excellent analysis.

It's a load of crap.

Anti-government extremist want government to leave them alone, they aren't making a statement about what they want government to be. They want government to not be in their business.

Liberal's identity is so tied up in government, you can't even comprehend the idea that someone's identity isn't.

The problem with your question is you didn't define what you view as an extremist. Are you talking about the violent ones like Timothy McVie? Or do you consider libertarians extremists like Jake does. We are completely different animals.

 

[Mac1958]

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Both whacked-parties suffer from "___________ Derangement Syndrome."

Both whacked-out parties want to "take their country back" when they're not in power.

Both whacked-parties tell the other to "love it or leave it" -- you can see that on this thread.

Both whacked-parties say the other one "hates America".

There are no mirrors in the home of a partisan ideologue.

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[Mac1958]

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At the same time, I can only think of one party that reminds us that our Constitution was written by "rich white slave owners", and that wants to "fundamentally change America". So accusing only the conservatives of "hating America" sounds pretty hypocritical.

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[DigitalDrifter]

The Occubaggers would say they hate government, because they help, protect, and enable the capitalistic power structure.

 

[Stephanie]

man how many damn threads do we need on this by you hysterical liberals?

when you have a party in this government and a our own President that goes around calling (we the people they represent) names, like terrorist, deniers, flat earthers, etc shove laws on us against the will of the people, makes a law then changes it 32 time's as if they are the dictators and step over YOUR representation in Congress which is (YOU VOICE IN THINGS) IN the government

Just why wouldn't there be people pissed at them? you people ever stop to think about that?

nooo, you just think everyone is suppose love as much you all do

give us break..there ten fxxking threads by you on left

 

[Nutz]

Lunch Lady has to blame somebody...she has so much rage and anger. Teh evil gubberment is after her!

 

[g5000]

man how many damn threads do we need on this by you hysterical liberals?

Well, we had over a hundred Bergdahl topics in just seven days. This is a long, long way from that benchmark.

 

[LogikAndReazon]

Overeaching marxist douchebags no doubt...

 

[Stephanie]

here's a good question, what drives you liberals to hate just about everything and everyone

I mean you hate a damn New station for crying out

so look in mirror when you want to some extremist