Small government refers to less intrusion on the affairs of the people. The military isn't a government program that tells the populace how to live their lives through regulation.
Republicans don't want "no restrictions." That doesn't even make sense from an economic standpoint. Please, please do some research into each side before you make claims about them. This is not the first time you've stated something that is simply, objectively false. I don't care whether you support the left, the right, or neither, so long as you actually know what you're talking about.
You've changed your tune, I see. As soon as I start supporting Republicans, America is a "Great Society" that they thankfully haven't yet destroyed. Yet, when I was comparing America to the Soviet Union, America was "aggressive" and "just as evil." Which is it?
While we're on this subject, however, let's think about what you've said. You've managed to state objective untruths and use these objective, uninformed opinions to influence your political ideology, and you've independently come to the conclusion that you support neither of the largest parties. Congratulations. You've done what would have been (or still is) impossible in
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Today there are 196 countries. Some of these historically overlap and some are divisions are the same country, but the total tends to be around 175-200. 139 of them did or do not even allow you to voice an opposite opinion from the government's, and that doesn't even count countries where "free speech" is allowed but only one party can legally be in power. All of these countries existed in the 20th/21st century and thus I have not included monarchies or governments from previous centuries.
I implore you not to squander your freedom of speech by complaining that you have none. Use it to bring these countries to light and enact change upon them so that their people may have a voice in their governments.
I can tell you're not going to listen to what I say, can I prove something is evil? who can prove wrong? I'm not really interested in pursuing this, I knew you were all your typical mainstream media and more or less like Republicans, Both parties are horrible. Plus I just don't have the time to deal with all these posts, must say I'm shocked with you, you lost a relative to America but blame it on one man but if Not Truman someone else would be responsible. You instead praise America, I like living here but i'm not Patriotic, The Bible tell us not to be, I view countries as all Evil, Maybe America WAS better than the Soviets, a lesser of 2 evils. Now I know you'll say I'm giving in and laugh at me but so goes everything, heroes of the moment, Truth is I'm not interested in discussing this anymore and I really don't care about Other's views of me.
I don't mean to be provocative and continue an argument, but I'm just curious about why you say the Bible says not to be patriotic.
Here Ye here Ye, the Discussion is now closed on Freedom, Government etc. Talk about History not this right now, call me whatever you like but I'm tired of it and now the Mods are on me, plus to many posts for me anyway. if you persist with this I will get the Mods involved.
I 100% agree that this should be about history, not modern government.
I can tell you're not going to listen to what I say, can I prove something is evil? who can prove wrong? I'm not really interested in pursuing this, I knew you were all your typical mainstream media and more or less like Republicans, Both parties are horrible. Plus I just don't have the time to deal with all these posts, must say I'm shocked with you, you lost a relative to America but blame it on one man but if Not Truman someone else would be responsible. You instead praise America, I like living here but i'm not Patriotic, The Bible tell us not to be, I view countries as all Evil, Maybe America WAS better than the Soviets, a lesser of 2 evils. Now I know you'll say I'm giving in and laugh at me but so goes everything, heroes of the moment, Truth is I'm not interested in discussing this anymore and I really don't care about Other's views of me.
I never told you to prove it was evil. You're totally ignoring how unrestricted your free speech is compared to the rest of the world. It's high time we acknowledged that neither of us will probably agree with anything the other says. You believe the world is invariably evil, and I believe that there is some good in the world because God did say that he is everywhere on this Earth and always with us.
Yeah, I lost relatives to America. Japanese and Confederate. I'll squarely lay the blame for one death on Truman because he personally ordered that bomb be dropped on that location, but that's the only person I'd hold responsible. Everyone else did what they were told. I'll praise America for what they did right and I'll sorely criticize America for what they did wrong, because you can't throw a blanket statement on things.
That is true. You can't really say "America is good" or "America is bad." Our country has done some good things (like provide basic freedoms of speech, religion, etc.), some bad things (like slavery and internment camps), and some controversial things (like the Patriot Act and the Social Security Act).
I had doubts about joining this place, but I'm a little behind in History in school so I'm running it like a marathon. So far I've almost finished the 3rd quarter of my History in 3 weeks, at this rate I'll finish it into oblivion or however that goes.
I had doubts about joining this place, but I'm a little behind in History in school so I'm running it like a marathon. So far I've almost finished the 3rd quarter of my History in 3 weeks, at this rate I'll finish it into oblivion or however that goes.
That said, I thought it would be fitting to join.
Well if you ever need to cheat on your exam help brushing up on some topics, it seems like the users here cover a wide variety of eras and locations!
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I had doubts about joining this place, but I'm a little behind in History in school so I'm running it like a marathon. So far I've almost finished the 3rd quarter of my History in 3 weeks, at this rate I'll finish it into oblivion or however that goes.
That said, I thought it would be fitting to join.
Welcome, then, to our little club. Bobbywan, at your service. *I doff my imaginary hat*. :tounge:
Now then, what area of history are you studying? Perhaps we can be of assistance. :tounge:
Here Ye here Ye, the Discussion is now closed on Freedom, Government etc. Talk about History not this right now, call me whatever you like but I'm tired of it and now the Mods are on me, plus to many posts for me anyway. if you persist with this I will get the Mods involved.
I 100% agree that this should be about history, not modern government.
See you later than. If you want to know about historical political ideologies and theories, I'm probably your go to person.
I had doubts about joining this place, but I'm a little behind in History in school so I'm running it like a marathon. So far I've almost finished the 3rd quarter of my History in 3 weeks, at this rate I'll finish it into oblivion or however that goes.
That said, I thought it would be fitting to join.
Well if you ever need to cheat on your exam help brushing up on some topics, it seems like the users here cover a wide variety of eras and locations!
I'll keep that in consideration. Okay thanks. \ (•◡•) /
I had doubts about joining this place, but I'm a little behind in History in school so I'm running it like a marathon. So far I've almost finished the 3rd quarter of my History in 3 weeks, at this rate I'll finish it into oblivion or however that goes.
That said, I thought it would be fitting to join.
Welcome, then, to our little club. Bobbywan, at your service. *I doff my imaginary hat*. :tounge:
Now then, what area of history are you studying? Perhaps we can be of assistance. :tounge:
Thanks. *Moves head closer to the screen* Wait a sec, how did you get different tongue smileys?
I just finished reading about Woodrow Wilson and World War I and now I'm doing a test for it. That's very kind of you to offer assistance, but I'm pretty sure my school will bleach all of my clothes until they're thoroughly pink if I receive any kind of unauthorized help while doing tests.
I agree that our current president isn't the sharpest tool in the shed, but still, people voted for him, and if the people of America think he's good, then so be it. It's better than the people not having a choice in who becomes the leader.
We need more people like you: Opposed to the result but supportive of the legitimacy. It's sad that people can get physically attacked (Including getting their hair lit on fire. Yes, that happened at a rally; look it up) for voicing support for differing beliefs nowadays.
Anywho, thanks for being fair.
Yeah. My political beliefs are like Voltaire's: "I do not agree with a word you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."
I agree that our current president isn't the sharpest tool in the shed, but still, people voted for him, and if the people of America think he's good, then so be it. It's better than the people not having a choice in who becomes the leader.
I suppose. Though if the Democrats had offered a...more popular candidate, he might have lost.
I think a lot of democrats were too lazy to vote, thinking that, even if they didn't vote, Hillary would still win.
I agree that our current president isn't the sharpest tool in the shed, but still, people voted for him, and if the people of America think he's good, then so be it. It's better than the people not having a choice in who becomes the leader.
A few Brits could argue with that. Sometimes an aristocracy government seems like a nice idea. I know of people who would actually prefer the British Monarchy to rule than the current mob.
But there have been problems with absolute monarchy before. It's far more likely for there to be tyranny in a system of government in which people don't choose the leader.
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