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To: Road Walker who wrote (46360)	6/19/2013 5:02:01 PM
From: Broken_Clock	Respond to of 85487

I find it hilarious that right wingers detest socialism....unless it benefits a corporation :)

To: Road Walker who wrote (46360)	6/19/2013 5:09:00 PM
From: longnshort	1 Recommendation Recommended By TimF Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 85487

"Why don't you answer my questions? If governments are so bad why do we institute multiple layers of them, everywhere" because some people like power and control so those in the gov grow that power by growing gov. "Why do we obey them, almost by rote? They regulate everything you do, how often you cut your own grass, what gas you put in your car, how the plumbing and electrical in your house works, where you can walk, who you have sex with, what your clothes are made of ... ... ... it's smothering, isn't it? because to most of us gov has more resources and get that away our freedom. people don't obey them by rote, have you've been on any highway ? you see anyone stopping before making a right on red ? see people's tax returns ? I burn leaves cut down live trees on my property, both illegal of course they try a to regulate, that's part of the control some people like over others "So the question is, why do we do it, universally and instinctively? Not trying to be a jerk, but it's a question you need to ask yourself. " we do it to a point, then we have 1776 and 1861...we are over due

To: Road Walker who wrote (46360)	6/20/2013 8:55:41 AM
From: Brumar89	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 85487

Ok, your answer is no, there is no government that's too big, too controlling and intrusive. And yes, you ARE trying to push a political side. Don't lie about that. Why don't you answer my questions? If governments are so bad why do we institute multiple layers of them, everywhere? I didn't say all government was bad so cut out the stupid attempt to paint limited government proponents as anarchists. That's a dishonest argument. Can you get it through your head that people can be for limited government? Wait, I know, for you there can be no limits on government. That's crazy talk, huh. Why do we obey them, almost by rote? Usually to avoid punishment. They regulate everything you do, how often you cut your own grass, .... where you can walk .... what your clothes are made of ... Maybe they do in the paradise you live in, but not here. what gas you put in your car, And by God, they shouldn't do that. Technically though, I can burn anything .... the providers are limited in what they sell. how the plumbing and electrical in your house works, Again, they control builders. I can do what I want in my own house though. who you have sex with, ... The only laws that still exist there don't affect me.