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the effort to form a viable RHP third party requires that we focus on finding common ground. Despite coming from very different ideological backgrounds, Rwingett and Monster Truck still agree on 6 of the 10 points. Let's put aside the differences on the other 4 (the gulf between the two sides is much too large anyway), and focus on the common ground.
Originally posted by whodeyStealing from Social Security? What are you raving on about?
So you enjoy the US government stealing from Social Security? I just don't get why those on the left are not enraged by this. In addition, aside from campaign reform, where is the reform for the likes of people like Ben Nelson? Where is the outrage that Obama promised to end earmarks?
As far as drugs and prostitution go, this would put an end to capitalism in the US. Then lets see how the economy tanks. LOL.
Drugs and prostitution putting an end to capitalism? How so? If that's all it would take to destroy capitalism, then I'd be all for them.
You're insane, whodey. Your posts make no sense at all.
Originally posted by MelanerpesProportional representation in the House would allow for viable third parties. At least in larger states. Getting only 10% of votes in a state like California would translate into at least a few seats, depending on how they're apportioned. If people saw that their vote for a third party actually meant something, they'd more inclined to vote for them. Plus, popular third party Representatives could gain name recognition which would allow them to realistically compete for higher offices.
the effort to form a viable RHP third party requires that we focus on finding common ground. Despite coming from very different ideological backgrounds, Rwingett and Monster Truck still agree on 6 of the 10 points. Let's put aside the differences on the other 4 (the gulf between the two sides is much too large anyway), and focus on the common ground.
Originally posted by MelanerpesI missed this post.
the effort to form a viable RHP third party requires that we focus on finding common ground. Despite coming from very different ideological backgrounds, Rwingett and Monster Truck still agree on 6 of the 10 points. Let's put aside the differences on the other 4 (the gulf between the two sides is much too large anyway), and focus on the common ground.
I'm working on it!!!🙂
Originally posted by rwingettThat's been my problem with third parties all along.
Proportional representation in the House would allow for viable third parties. At least in larger states. Getting only 10% of votes in a state like California would translate into at least a few seats, depending on how they're apportioned. If people saw that their vote for a third party actually meant something, they'd more inclined to vote for them. Plus, ...[text shortened]... ould gain name recognition which would allow them to realistically compete for higher offices.
Some great ideas, zero chance of victory.
Instead we're left with 2 parties more intent on pointing fingers instead of solving problems.🙁 & 😠
Originally posted by monster truckExactly. Plus having a viable third party could re-energize the electorate to a great degree.
That's been my problem with third parties all along.
Some great ideas, zero chance of victory.
Instead we're left with 2 parties more intent on pointing fingers instead of solving problems.🙁 & 😠
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Originally posted by rwingettThe money put in social security exceeds the money taken out in payments. Then Uncle Sam comes along and takes what is left for their own purposes and leaves a big old IOU behind. I thought everyone knew this.
Stealing from Social Security? What are you raving on about?
Drugs and prostitution putting an end to capitalism? How so? If that's all it would take to destroy capitalism, then I'd be all for them.
You're insane, whodey. Your posts make no sense at all.
As for reforming Congress, what say you, or are you happy with the status quo?
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Originally posted by rwingettImagine that, folks feeling like they have a voice in the democratic process!
Exactly. Plus having a viable third party could re-energize the electorate to a great degree.
This leads directly to rwingett's #5. Imagine if folks felt they had a stake in the company they worked for (without gov. intervention of course🙂).
Originally posted by MelanerpesPerhaps an RHP 3rd party candidate could pull together some of the best ideas already posted and form a winning platform.😲
the effort to form a viable RHP third party requires that we focus on finding common ground. Despite coming from very different ideological backgrounds, Rwingett and Monster Truck still agree on 6 of the 10 points. Let's put aside the differences on the other 4 (the gulf between the two sides is much too large anyway), and focus on the common ground.
Originally posted by whodeyPerhaps this is part of why the left turns a blind eye to such things as the social security ponzi scheme. They simply don't know what is going on.
The money put in social security exceeds the money taken out in payments. Then Uncle Sam comes along and takes what is left for their own purposes and leaves a big old IOU behind. I thought everyone knew this.
As for reforming Congress, what say you, or are you happy with the status quo?
Originally posted by monster truckI can't imagine a better way to give workers a sense that they have a stake in the company they work for than by promoting worker owned businesses. I'm not talking about the government directly paying to start up worker owned companies, but having a program that would help workers start up their own companies.
Imagine that, folks feeling like they have a voice in the democratic process!
This leads directly to rwingett's #5. Imagine if folks felt they had a stake in the company they worked for (without gov. intervention of course🙂).
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Originally posted by KazetNagorraSure, investors are paid from other investors pooring money into a fraudulent investment that earns nothing. So here we have tax payers pooring money into a system and this money is used to pay recipiants. What then is left over the government takes and an IOU is left behind, thus, when the tax money coming in one day does not exceed the payments going out the whole system goes belly up. I think they estimate the date to be around 2030.
Do you know what a Ponzi scheme is?