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A manageable and sustainable framework should always be the law of the land. Everything thing else is wishful thinking and doomed to fail. Regarding the sky, all colors are subject to filters.
@LewisBraham: are you saying poorer Whites are more capable of making it to the polls than other races? If yes, please tell me why. And, no links please, just tell me from the heart.
@Crash: there is a portion which should be devoted to taxes but within the framework of a balanced budget. You want something else, sure if you can fit it within that budget. And, the taxes should be based upon consumption, not savings. And, the…
And lastly: 'It is the culmination of a party increasingly comfortable with, and reliant on, countermajoritarian power.' No, its the culmination of 8 years of frustration and no more reliance on majoritarian insanity. Odd, I don't recall you wh…
' Their notion is that the Constitution guarantees not only political rights but a broader protection of property rights and the small government agenda.' Sounds about right, no pun intended.
And this: 'Court is reverting to its historical role as a bastion of conservatism, frustrating the public’s demands for progressive action.' The court isn't there to frustrate or support the public's demand for progressive action. The court is on…
What the hell is this: 'Republican governments have made voting more cumbersome, in order to winnow out the disproportionately poor and minority voters who such restrictions would discourage from the hassle.' Black, White or whatever, we show up, s…
The best thing in the constitution is the absence of majority rule. The majority is often wrong. The majority in this country live paycheck to paycheck. Not because they have to, they prefer it that way. The majority of the nation know nothing o…
The country is far from decline, but unfortunately it isn't healthy either. I respect your right to be whatever you want to be but there has to be a firm line between what is yours and what is mine. And, you go no further.
Whether you call names or not, the only opinion you value is your own, even if you're wrong. If you had the capacity to see beyond your own cult like religion, we could debate honestly. Your guy was in for 8 years and obviously America wasn't happ…
On one hand you throw insults like moron, idiot and corrupt, while completely giving Hillary Clinton a pass. You refer to the party as "Repugnant" and then wonder why we are repulsed by you. Here's what we know about being too liberal, you don't k…
@Crash: 'Repugnant'? Left-wing supporters are now harassing Republicans while out with their families, that's repugnant. And, America is watching. Hopefully the right will never feel the need to fight back. None of us need/want that.
And, the left has been hijacked by members so liberal that compromise is no longer possible. But, we thank you for Pelosi and Waters as they are the gift that keeps on giving. You coined, elections have consequences. Have a good night.
@Jlev: Let's say you had an environment where the employee pension was solely represented by company stock. Who would make the buy and sell decisions? If it is the board, their fiduciary responsibility is only for the health of the company and by…
@Jlev: I believe it would be a dangerous thing to do. Just prior to Enron's collapse, the powers-that-be, initially touted the strength of the company. Just before the collapse, they sold while freezing the accounts of the workers. The workers n…
@STB65: I know you said you aren't checking back. I started this because I believe our health effects us all. If we can live longer, we can enjoy the proceeds of our investments. For most of us, as we age, health care is the major concern. Obe…
Yep, and HDL is up, Triglycerides are down. And I do enjoy my cheeseburgers, with bacon, avocado and yes, salt. And, my weight and blood pressure still drops. Next?
I meant hypertensive. Ridding myself of carbs moved it in the other direction allowing me to reduce, and hopefully, stop taking medication. And, if you believe Statins are good for you, you are the one needing therapy.
I stopped eating Carbs and as a result became dehydrated and must add salt to help replenish electrolytes. I've been hypertensive for more than a decade and now my blood pressure is too low (even with the added salt). I have an appointment tomorro…
If you've been compelled to pay into a program, why shouldn't you receive what was promised? I agree that Republicans should be more fiscally responsible and should use this opportunity to pass a balanced budget amendment. Perhaps if we can get ri…
