Soundbites - anathema to democracy?

Soundbites - anathema to democracy?

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Originally posted by eljefejesus
Show me one developing country where socialism's better... gauntlet thrown.
all successful countries mix capitalism and socialism

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Originally posted by Melanerpes
conservatives can't assume Jesus would agree with all their principles
Jesus is the "intellectual property" of the Boggle-Eyed

[8 words]

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Originally posted by FMF
Idealogues of "both kinds" are unwilling to learn history's lessons.
You admit socialism sucks? Which kind besides socialists? Which lessons?

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Originally posted by Melanerpes
only if they can pass entrance tests and pay tuition
Clearly you wrote this before getting to the voucher part.

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Originally posted by Melanerpes
universal vouchers would cost you lots of tax dollars
They're a more efficient use of money than public education.

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Originally posted by Melanerpes
conservatives can't assume Jesus would agree with all their principles
Who said all voters actually vote based on their faiths?

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Originally posted by Melanerpes
all successful countries mix capitalism and socialism
bullsh...! what worse curse than socialism but communism? Choose capitalism!

Civis Americanus Sum

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Full voucher system should be in place, elementary school forward.*









* I wish I could lay out my argument in more detail, but alas, it was tough enough to get the position itself into 10 words- maybe in another thread. 🙂

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Originally posted by eljefejesus
You admit socialism sucks? Which kind besides socialists? Which lessons?
Idealogues of "both kinds" are unwilling to learn history's lessons.

[10 words]

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Originally posted by FMF
Idealogues of "both kinds" are unwilling to learn history's lessons.

[10 words]
You admit socialism sucks? Which kind besides socialists? Which lessons?

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Originally posted by sh76
Full voucher system should be in place, elementary school forward.*









* I wish I could lay out my argument in more detail, but alas, it was tough enough to get the position itself into 10 words- maybe in another thread. 🙂
Agreed, but these apologists for socialism illogically worship collectivist solutions.

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Originally posted by eljefejesus
You admit socialism sucks? Which kind besides socialists? Which lessons?
Who heeds the words of those putting words in opponents' mouths?

[er...10 words lah!]

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Originally posted by eljefejesus
Agreed, but these apologists for socialism illogically worship collectivist solutions.
Beware of idealogues sounding like youths who've read one book.

[10 words]

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Originally posted by FMF
Who heeds the words of those putting words in opponents' mouths?

[er...10 words lah!]
You can try that one again if you like... practice.

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Originally posted by FMF
Beware of idealogues sounding like youths who've read one book.

[10 words]
You mean like the communist manifesto? Economics points towards capitalism.