America: The Nanny State
16 total reviews
Comment from Terra Dane
I knew I liked more than just your writing, from one Libertarian to another. I finally came out on my Facebook page as a Libertarian.
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2012
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I knew I liked more than just your writing, from one Libertarian to another. I finally came out on my Facebook page as a Libertarian.
Comment Written 01-Jul-2012
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2012
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I am at heart. I believe that we are are over-governed. Almost every member of congress is a muti-millionaire for what is 'legal' inside trading by buying up properties as infrastructure is legislated. But truthfully I am not an American citizen and many people do not appreciate my comments or observations.
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At heart is what counts. And world over, I think most of us, if given the chance would fall under such a political thread/leaning.
Comment from hchriste
thanks for using Abe, if you do mor on Abe check his hands, one hand open and the other in a fist, 100 stories there. I like your writting, not everyone would agree but that is what writters are supposed to do, get people to think. Not enough thinking going on these days. Thanks
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2012
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thanks for using Abe, if you do mor on Abe check his hands, one hand open and the other in a fist, 100 stories there. I like your writting, not everyone would agree but that is what writters are supposed to do, get people to think. Not enough thinking going on these days. Thanks
Comment Written 23-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2012
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Interesting....do you now why that is?
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no, but maybe peace and force
Comment from reconciled
Exceptional write, its hard to keep attention with long stories but you have accomplished that and more.I agree with most of what you write.I too think the government should have very limited control of our personnel lives.they are supposed to be working for us, not judging us.Great write and read.God bless you-Michael.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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Exceptional write, its hard to keep attention with long stories but you have accomplished that and more.I agree with most of what you write.I too think the government should have very limited control of our personnel lives.they are supposed to be working for us, not judging us.Great write and read.God bless you-Michael.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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Well thank you for your generous bouquest of stars and also the feedback. With over 300 million citizins one can always find points of disagreement. The trick is to find the unity.
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AMEN!
Comment from oNray
I find so much of what you say to be thoughts equal to mine. My family is close until we talk "the party" neither side will accept any good about the other party. I will not commit so I am like a Commie or something. I found your entry well writen and informative.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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I find so much of what you say to be thoughts equal to mine. My family is close until we talk "the party" neither side will accept any good about the other party. I will not commit so I am like a Commie or something. I found your entry well writen and informative.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2012
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Thanks. I don't think anyone today should draw a line in the sand. We need everyone's well-informed thought on healing and recovery for out country. This is a time of serious action reather than just ideology and choosing the correct person for the job is more important that party affilliation. Sorry for your family debates.
Comment from Chrisfiore
Hello SE, Wow, this is good. You continue to surprise me today, like an unexpected birthday gift. Yup, today is the day and I am pleased to discover this entry to Your Political Hue. I inadvertently entered this contest before I read your entry. Had I read yours first, I wouldn't have even considered entering mine. A hands down winner that has my vote. Long live the Libertarian Party! ;) Chrisfiore
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2012
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Hello SE, Wow, this is good. You continue to surprise me today, like an unexpected birthday gift. Yup, today is the day and I am pleased to discover this entry to Your Political Hue. I inadvertently entered this contest before I read your entry. Had I read yours first, I wouldn't have even considered entering mine. A hands down winner that has my vote. Long live the Libertarian Party! ;) Chrisfiore
Comment Written 16-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2012
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And God forbid they find out it's a Canadian writing the eassay. Thanks for the generous bouquest of stars and Happy Birthday.
Comment from irishauthorme
You will probably get a lot of different reactions to your entry, but at least you had the guts to throw this at them. On the other hand, I think that the majority of the American public is sick of the fat cats running this country into the ground, and are ready to return to the simple values of the people who built this country.
Good luck in the contest!
irish
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2012
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You will probably get a lot of different reactions to your entry, but at least you had the guts to throw this at them. On the other hand, I think that the majority of the American public is sick of the fat cats running this country into the ground, and are ready to return to the simple values of the people who built this country.
Good luck in the contest!
irish
Comment Written 16-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2012
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It is surprising that I didn't receive any negative responses. Now prhaps in the many reads that didn't respond there were a lot of die-hard main stream supporters who chose to ignore the essay. My point was never to bring anarchy and a sudden revolution to the country, but rather to think below the glow of the two main parties and think about some core values and beliefs. These I expressed and I thank you for your time, response and review.
Comment from Sasha
This is exceptional. I haven't read the reviews for this but will have to take a look. I am sure you have many supporters out there that agree with you completely. You have such a marvelous gift for presenting an argument. I learned more in this essay than a semester of political science. Great work and a terrific entry. I wish you all the best.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2012
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This is exceptional. I haven't read the reviews for this but will have to take a look. I am sure you have many supporters out there that agree with you completely. You have such a marvelous gift for presenting an argument. I learned more in this essay than a semester of political science. Great work and a terrific entry. I wish you all the best.
Comment Written 16-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2012
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I love to mess with political issues, but if I wrote about local events I think I'd bore readers. I'm writing incognito, if you know what I mean.
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Yup!
Comment from janalma
Wow, you're right on with this one. Good job explaining what the Libertarian beliefs are. But, I'm afraid it will never happen. People are not going to want to give up anything, especially the handouts from the gov., and if the gov. can't do it because they have lost their supreme power and the taxpayer's deep pockets, woe to us, because there will be riots and worse. You are so right when you say that individuals are only interested in what they think will benefit themselves. We no longer have a society that wants all of us to prosper. Now, those on welfare, and their supporters, believe that the people who have money (not the supporters, of course) need to give it to them; distribute it equally. Duh! Brain dead.
Awkward sentence: "Our politicians are groomed, coached and postured (then posture?) for the camera...:
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2012
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Wow, you're right on with this one. Good job explaining what the Libertarian beliefs are. But, I'm afraid it will never happen. People are not going to want to give up anything, especially the handouts from the gov., and if the gov. can't do it because they have lost their supreme power and the taxpayer's deep pockets, woe to us, because there will be riots and worse. You are so right when you say that individuals are only interested in what they think will benefit themselves. We no longer have a society that wants all of us to prosper. Now, those on welfare, and their supporters, believe that the people who have money (not the supporters, of course) need to give it to them; distribute it equally. Duh! Brain dead.
Awkward sentence: "Our politicians are groomed, coached and postured (then posture?) for the camera...:
Comment Written 16-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2012
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What a generous review and galaxy of stars. I'm humbled.
I looked at the sentence again. the rest of the essay is in past tense and don't think changing the word to posture would work, but I appreciate you drawing attention to it and hope if you read any future postings of mine that youu will not hesitate to point out areas for me o reread. ingrid
Comment from DALLAS01
Boy did you miss your calling...You should be a political journalist or a speech writer. Awesome arguments for your cause. This articles is scattered throughout with viable examples, historic references and some little known facts. No trivial philosophizing or repetitive preaching. It is a great article; whether one agrees or disagrees, it is an eye opener.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2012
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Boy did you miss your calling...You should be a political journalist or a speech writer. Awesome arguments for your cause. This articles is scattered throughout with viable examples, historic references and some little known facts. No trivial philosophizing or repetitive preaching. It is a great article; whether one agrees or disagrees, it is an eye opener.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2012
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thanks, I enjoy the esssays and the framing of arguments. trust me I had to do a lot of googleing to verify facts. Thanks for the geneous bouquest of flowers.
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It was awesome. One of your best.
Comment from Halfree
While not willing or feeling the need to argue some of the points made, I give this a solid five for writing and framing the arguments well. Some of the arguments are logically sound while others are just sound bites. In any event the article was well written and the points logically presented.For one little jab, logic does not always parallel truth, It has been logically proved that a bumble bee cannot fly.
I do not believe that a bumble bee can fly even when I see one doing it.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2012
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While not willing or feeling the need to argue some of the points made, I give this a solid five for writing and framing the arguments well. Some of the arguments are logically sound while others are just sound bites. In any event the article was well written and the points logically presented.For one little jab, logic does not always parallel truth, It has been logically proved that a bumble bee cannot fly.
I do not believe that a bumble bee can fly even when I see one doing it.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2012
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Now that's a wonderful analogy.
Nothing is ever completely white or black.
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have fun, This election season will be fun to watch