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Are We Americans Capable of Entering Into Rational, Honest, and Productive Discusion Over Sensitive Matters?...
Rape - The crime of rape generally refers to non-consensual sexual intercourse that is committed by physical force , threat of injury, or other duress. Common law defined rape as unlawful intercourse by a man against a woman who is not his wife by force or threat and against her will. A sexual predator is a person seen as obtaining or trying to obtain sexual contact with another person in a metaphorically predatory or abusive manner. Pedophilia is considered a paraphilia, an "abnormal or unnatural attraction." Pedophilia is defined as the fantasy or act of sexual activity with prepubescent children. Pedophiles are usually men, and can be attracted to either or both sexes. How well they relate to adults of the opposite sex varies. Sexual harassment is bullying or coercion of a sexual nature, or the unwelcome or inappropriate promise of rewards in exchange for sexual favors. In most modern legal contexts, sexual harassment is illegal. As defined by th
As the Liberal/Progressive Media and Blogosphere Attempt To Destroy Governor Chris Christie...
by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation U S A Purveyor of Truth As the liberal/progressive media and bloggers attempt to trash Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey over the George Washington Bridge lane closings, ostensibly because he is a formidable threat to their darling would be 2016 democratic presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton, there remains NO EVIDENCE he had any involvement or was aware of the actions by his underlings. If Governor Christie indeed had no involvement in the closings, and at this point is is prudent to assume he didn't, the valid question is... should he have known? If we believe an executive sets the tone and culture for his administration then indeed the actions of his loyal staff at least become somewhat understandable. Wrong, but understandable. From NorthJersey.com Nothing in the approximately 2,000 documents released on Friday by the Assembly committee investigating the matter suggest that Christie knew of the lane-closure scheme beforeh
How to Set Up a Non Profit Business...
"Buddhanature is the innate primordial freedom of the mind, which is naturally imbued with wisdom, compassion, power, and bliss." Karl Brunnholzl Today's guest post is by Karyn Winrich. She is a personal accountant with over 20 years of experience in the field. She believes that with some strategic planning, anyone can take charge of their financial wellness. This is the reason why she created Financial-Literacy , to offer helpful and practical advice to people from all walks of life to establish a more financially secure present and future. Without further ado, on to the informative article. Image via Pexels 14 Simple Steps to Setting Up a Nonprofit Organization Do you want to start a nonprofit organization? Maybe you’re thinking about ways you can improve the lives of people in your community, or perhaps you want to help people going through crises nationally or internationally. Whatever your goals, it’s essential to know what you’re getting into so
Is Our Democratic Republic At Risk From Forces Both Foreign and Within?...
We are moving this running post up to front page this evening where it will remain until January 3'rd 2017 when we will return to single posts, hopefully on a daily basis. There is much to do in getting the TRUTH out about Donald J Trump, a dishonest, totally self absorbed, and dangerous individual. He may be the president on January 20th but that does not mean thoughtful and concerned people shouldn't challenge Trump at every turn and fight his agenda whenever it runs contrary to their interests and those of their family. More to come. BTW, be sure to read today's entry, 12/28/16, below. this is just one example AND, it is just the beginning. You've probably noticed the brief posts of late. Posts with very short commentary by the weblolg administrator followed by an article that goes into the subject in much greater detail. This has been done purposefully following the rancorous 2016 election, and because its Christmas Time, soon to be a New Year. This posting f
Our Biggest Creditor {China} Tells Us "The good old days of borrowing are over"
by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Birthplace o Independent Conservatism Liberty -vs- Tyranny As the chickens come home to roast... Unbelievable we have been this stupid. ( Reuters ) - Global leaders on Saturday arranged a round of emergency calls to discuss the twin debt crises in Europe and the United States that are causing turmoil in financial markets . After a week that saw $2.5 trillion wiped off global stock markets, they are under pressure to show political leadership and reassure markets that Western governments have both the will and ability to reduce their huge and growing public debt loads. French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who chairs the G7/G20 group of leading economies, conferred with Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron ahead of a call planned for this weekend by G7 finance ministers and central bankers. "They discussed the euro area and the U.S. debt downgrade. Both agreed the importance of working together, monitoring the situation closely
Non-Dual Teachings: Rupert Spira & Mooji Baba...
It's Going To Be Close, Brace Yourself For Continued Polarization of America, Especially if Obama Loses...
by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Liberty -vs- Tyranny The race is close, very close, with the momentum shifting to Romney. However, my take is the shift, as significant as it has been, came too late and too little. Progressives no doubt are biting their nails because as much as they prefer not to acknowledge it, this one is a real cliff hanger. Reminiscent of 2000. It is true if Obama loses this one progressives throughout the land will be wailing and gnashing their teeth. For them it will be a great undoing of their greatest hopes and dreams. Of course the other fifty percent of America will view it quite differently. So, as the polls close tomorrow, and the tabulating of the vote goes late into the night, we can be sure of a few thing... The nation will remain polarized, the puppet masters behind the curtains will continue calling the shots, the debt and deficits will continue, no mater who wins. And America will continue to ask why. Tomorrow, as I visit my polli
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Artur Davis Calls Biden Remarks 'Racial Visiousness'...
by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Liberty -vs- Tyranny Artur Davis, articulate, intelligent, honest, and spot on in his criticism of both Vice President Joe (Dufus) Biden and President Obama. ( CNN ) - Artur Davis, the former four-term Democratic congressman from Alabama, said Wednesday that Vice President Joe Biden was propagating "racial viciousness" when he said Mitt Romney's regulatory policies would "put y'all back in chains." Biden made the comments Tuesday to a predominantly black crowd in Danville, Virginia, a city with a long history of racial tension. In May Davis announced he was switching to the GOP, leaving the door open to a future political bid as a Republican. Skip Davis, who is black, said the comment smacked of a type of divisiveness he said was all too common in the South. "It brought back memories for me," Davis told Wolf Blitzer on CNN's "The Situation Room." "It brought back memories of th
It's said that Reagan and JFK could not get their party's nomination for president today. I'm not sure about that, but I am sure the politics of today is different for both parties than when either of those men were leaders of their respective parties.
ReplyDeleteI'm not into labels and politics is so fractured that I don't even understand the meaning of such labels in today's politics. I have considered myself a JFK liberal, which doesn't match up with the positions of today's Democratic party, or even the Democratic party of Jimmy Carter.
I suspect you have found yourself with similar thinking.
I tended to vote for the man I thought had character, values, and honesty. I voted for Jerry Ford and Jimmy Carter. Whatever their mistakes, I still think they were both men with those traits. I have also voted for 3rd party candidates. Mr. Trump could never meet my standards and I think he is an embarrassment to America (IMO).
In American history when the country was in times of partisanship like these days, we don't really find an answer to regaining commonality. The party in power got their government and only time, or national emergency changed people's voting habits and thinking. I have to admit that I don't see such partisanship as today since before the Civil War.
Divided government does seem to give check and balance to the danger of group think and one sided ideologies. Examples would be the Republican mantra of cut taxes no matter what it did to the debt, or the Democratic mantra of the nanny State which is causing huge spending.
Between majority in Congress and holding the White House over the last 40 years Republicans have had their way more often than Democrats and that reflects much of our 20 trillion dollar debt.
Prior to that, the people did vote to raise taxes on themselves to pay for their spending. Ike's highway bill (the largest government spending bill at that time) was fully funded and paid for with higher taxes. That made the tax rate the highest in American history, but we also had the highest growth rate in American, or world history. High taxes do not mean slow growth.
When JFK cut taxes to boost the economy it worked, but by the time Reagan tried the same thing the economy was so large it didn't bring in nearly enough to counter spending. Without spending cuts, the debts started and Republicans held onto that fiscal (tax cuts) policy for decades and still today. At least Democrats told Americans taxes had to be raised to avoid deep debts. Mondale was right. Bush was right, it was Voodoo economics.
The tricky part is to understand the mistake and correct it going forward. That means accepting fault and changing ideology. The Republican party has to accept tax hikes and the Democratic party has to accept spending (program) cuts. Only the two together can help solve our financial problems and still keep our value of promises to our people and needed spending to improve our country.
I am not optimistic. Our gun problem is a good example. If all we can agree on after decades of massacres is a bump stop ban, we have lost the strength needed to help stop such a deep problem. Trump (and the Republicans) have offered the largest tax cut in American history in their newest budget plan. How do we pay for that? Where are the spending cuts? This is the best we can come up with while our debt is already 20 trillion?
Well stated. There is little, if anything we here would disagree with.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the definition of insanity? To continue doing the same things over and over again expecting different results.
America exemplifies insanity.
Perhaps someday in the distant future America will find the values to be had in unity. When the nation finds common cause and works for the equality of opportunity for all not just the privileged, when affordable quality healthcare is available for all, when gun violence is no longer a topic of national discussion, when leaders actually lead and their leadership is grounded in truth and ethical standards not lies and deceit, when we can look upon our nation's actions both at home and around the globe with pride knowing we are doing the right thing, when Americans can once again believe fufulfilling the Promise of America is indeed possible.
ReplyDeleteThis in unlikely to happen in my time. I hope it will during our grandchildren's time.
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