tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post2818445445506281177..comments2024-03-28T03:00:07.229-04:00Comments on Rational Nation USA: Happy Thanksgiving!!!Les Carpenterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-92027246924607322712013-12-02T19:51:23.736-05:002013-12-02T19:51:23.736-05:00Yes, the Ryan budget, which includes massive incre...Yes, the Ryan budget, which includes massive increases in spending (including social spending) is the complete opposite of Darwinism. This is based on the actual figures of the budget. Will, you have already done the analysis on this. There is a problem of the rulers stealing from the people to for waste spending. The Dems/left do it in a very irresponsible fashion. The Republicans/right only slightly less so.dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-88466039212999615262013-12-02T11:53:27.635-05:002013-12-02T11:53:27.635-05:00The Ryan Budget was "thinly veiled Social Dar...The Ryan Budget was "thinly veiled Social Darwinism". That was a completely factual statement. There is something called inflation, you know (spending has to increase just to keep pace with it). Also, the economy and population are growing, and more baby boomers are retiring. You also need to look at where the money is being spent, of course. Or not. you could just look at the grand total and disregard all that other BS... if your desire is to keep the wool pulled over your eyes.<br /><br />BTW, I do support Les' right to not believe in God. I frankly have no idea what dmarks means when he says "economic collectivists" have a problem with anyone's non-belief.Dervish Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671865801885224353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-48098812381926011942013-11-30T16:19:37.948-05:002013-11-30T16:19:37.948-05:00Thanks for visiting ignarus one.
tick -tock AH.Thanks for visiting ignarus one.<br /><br />tick -tock AH.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-38258549558642449432013-11-30T15:04:17.091-05:002013-11-30T15:04:17.091-05:00From The Heritage Foundation's website:
Follo...From The Heritage Foundation's website:<br /><br />Following a resolution of Congress, President George Washington proclaimed Thursday the 26th of November 1789 a day of “public thanksgiving and prayer” devoted to “the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be.” Reflecting American religious practice, Presidents and Congresses from the beginning of the republic have from time to time designated days of fasting and thanksgiving <b>(the Thanksgiving holiday we continue to celebrate in November was established by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War and made into law by Congress in 1941).</b><br /><br />Shaw Kenawehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637273000409613497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-78473297066235351612013-11-30T12:44:10.449-05:002013-11-30T12:44:10.449-05:00tick-tock, Ignavus.tick-tock, Ignavus.Thersiteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15751286903359745316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-56900318595195341412013-11-29T21:15:01.092-05:002013-11-29T21:15:01.092-05:00"Mr. Obama referring to the Ryan Budget as &q..."Mr. Obama referring to the Ryan Budget as "thinly veiled Social Darwinism"<br /><br />Only if by "veil" he means a piece of cloth 18' thick that weights 3 tons...<br /><br />I was not aware that he said this. It's just another one of his bald-faced lies, really.dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-8717269240468867792013-11-29T21:08:50.621-05:002013-11-29T21:08:50.621-05:00Glad you set the record straight on who started th...Glad you set the record straight on who started the national custom of celebrating Thanksgiving, Les.<br /><br />Some leftist jerk in the enemedia asserted that it was FDR, wouldn't you know?<br /><br />FDR was merely responsible for moving the date back a week from its original calendar location to accommodate clamoring merchants during the Depression, who claimed the shopping season was too short to enable them to make a profit as things stood.<br /><br />As far as I know, this was the only friendly gesture FDR (i.e. Effin' Dirty Rat) ever made towards Business during his seemingly endless administration. Tragic that it took World War Two to pull us out of the Depression. <br /><br />Heaven only knows what might pull our chestnuts out of the fire now. It looks like we're sunk. Those who might possibly help are given no credence and get no support -- even from their own party establishment, which of course is hopelessly corrupt or inept -- I'm never sure which -- probably both.<br /><br />Nevertheless, I had a nice day yesterday. I hope you did too? FreeThinkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682678301019952436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-41655980908919818702013-11-29T18:43:25.566-05:002013-11-29T18:43:25.566-05:00It exists but you have to go to Rand, CATO, Mises,...It exists but you have to go to Rand, CATO, Mises, AEI, Mercatus, FFF (Future of Freedom Foundation), Econlib, etc.. Capitol Hill, not so much.Will "take no prisoners" Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02315659209094683602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-75595309151455984522013-11-29T18:03:38.122-05:002013-11-29T18:03:38.122-05:00It does give one a glimpse into the mind of a pure...It does give one a glimpse into the mind of a pure altruist doesn't it Will? What is disconcerting is the democratic establismint jumped on board and the die hards still support the insanity wholeheartrdly.<br /><br />Whatever happened to Classical Liberalism, the real deal?Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-31856312080096609912013-11-29T17:44:34.259-05:002013-11-29T17:44:34.259-05:00Yeah, Mr. Obama referring to the Ryan Budget as &q...Yeah, Mr. Obama referring to the Ryan Budget as "thinly veiled Social Darwinism" was totally absurd and one of the major reasons why I no longer respect the fellow who I voted (with some degree of enthusiasm) for in 2008.Will "take no prisoners" Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02315659209094683602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-36873285358635486082013-11-29T13:34:28.392-05:002013-11-29T13:34:28.392-05:00Yeah... kind of crazy to call Ryan any kind of cut...Yeah... kind of crazy to call Ryan any kind of cutter, let alone some sort of hardline social darwinist, Objectivist, etc.. I never forget checking when the Left accused Newt Gingrich of wanting to cut Medicare... turned out his specific budget called for a massive 20% increase. Not as much as the Dems wanted to increase it, but a strong, massive increase anyway.<br />dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-61592782104526639312013-11-29T12:30:35.234-05:002013-11-29T12:30:35.234-05:00The Ryan budget increases Federal spending by 40% ...The Ryan budget increases Federal spending by 40% over the next 11 years and at an even higher rate for the MIC. Yeah, there's definitely enough collectivism to go around here.Will "take no prisoners" Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02315659209094683602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-89324369131599973682013-11-29T10:29:35.271-05:002013-11-29T10:29:35.271-05:00Thanks. I believe I did touch some on authoritaria...Thanks. I believe I did touch some on authoritarianism that comes from the right.dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-83922832207223753882013-11-28T23:22:18.817-05:002013-11-28T23:22:18.817-05:00Sadly dmarks what you said is too often true. Unfo...Sadly dmarks what you said is too often true. Unfortunately it is also true with respect to the collectivists on the right.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-69694794794746562542013-11-28T22:35:58.034-05:002013-11-28T22:35:58.034-05:00Yes, RN... your " I respect that as long as t...Yes, RN... your " I respect that as long as they respect mine to believe as I choose." lack of authoritarianism does not sit right with the religious right, nor with the economic collectivists of the Left.dmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269773990064736457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-60198440651330808452013-11-28T16:12:35.412-05:002013-11-28T16:12:35.412-05:00You're cute DS. I am as you know an atheist. H...You're cute DS. I am as you know an atheist. However, I acknowledge there are millions upon millions who do and are to some degree guided by their belief in an Almighty. I respect that as long as they respect mine to believe as I choose. <br /><br />I do hope this explanation suffices DS because there will be no further clarification.<br /><br />Now, Happy Thanksgiving.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-59000770370835327402013-11-28T14:38:32.342-05:002013-11-28T14:38:32.342-05:00Les, are you acknowledging the providence of Almig...Les, are you acknowledging the providence of Almighty God and obeying His will?Dervish Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671865801885224353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-36739001081413071522013-11-28T10:50:28.994-05:002013-11-28T10:50:28.994-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!
JMJHappy Thanksgiving!<br /><br />JMJJersey McJoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426560061830038806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-3151391672333675352013-11-28T01:10:34.316-05:002013-11-28T01:10:34.316-05:00Thanks Will. Very same to you and yours as well.Thanks Will. Very same to you and yours as well.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-57818306225982702172013-11-28T00:55:51.515-05:002013-11-28T00:55:51.515-05:00Happy Thanksgiving to you and all of your amazing ...Happy Thanksgiving to you and all of your amazing family, Les. Take care.Will "take no prisoners" Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02315659209094683602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-44210679935271986702013-11-27T21:24:55.624-05:002013-11-27T21:24:55.624-05:00Thank you Andie. May your Thanksgiving and your fa...Thank you Andie. May your Thanksgiving and your family be blessed.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-3728037828754112972013-11-27T21:03:04.134-05:002013-11-27T21:03:04.134-05:00That was beautiful! I have never seen this before...That was beautiful! I have never seen this before. Thank you, my friend.<br />Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.<br /><br /><br /><br />AndieDivine Theatrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553420826262806110noreply@blogger.com