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The basis for Joeblasts politics is to strip everyone of any right, benefit, law etc. that right wing extremists deem unconstitutional, so as to create an aristocratic ruling class that will create order from the chaos created by right wing extremists. Further, Joe has claimed to wanting to bring balance to the Tao by such extreme measures. Thomas Hobbes wrote in 'Leviathan' that humans are evil by nature and must submit to a governmental, social contract that can't be broken. I believe what Hobbes was referring to is an authoritarian right wing statist regime and that all persons who are subjects to the regime must tolerate whatever is determined by said regime to create order. Many of the right wing extremists are using their religious belief systems to influence a new government agenda. Richard Viguerie is one person with a great deal of influence in right wing propaganda today. A Google search is revealing of his extreme agenda. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Viguerie

Anyone can look up and review the stats in regards to the SS fund. The Congressional Budget Office has posted the stats online. The SS fund is not broke and you are positing more lies and fear. As usual you post right wing propaganda to play on the fears of others, which exposes who you really are. Your use of terms such as 'math' and 'actuarial' are meant to impress and have no foundation. http://www.cbo.gov/publication/43648 For a further understanding of the conservative mind I recommend reading Russel Kirk. Perhaps you should read it and understand your ideological preferences. http://www.amazon.com/The-Conservative-Mind-Burke-ebook/dp/B002CJM6CC

The director of the FBI at that time was J. Edgar Hoover. Hoover was a racist.

Obviously, you fail to understand what this thread is in regards to. Stop the trolling nonsense.

http://www.upworthy.com/the-most-powerful-photo-of-martin-luther-king-jr-ive-ever-seen?c=o98 Am posting from my phone and not certain if the photo posted or not. Dr. King is removing a burnt cross from his yard.

Neofeudalism as well as neoliberalism.

Note the arrogant smart assed remarks by JB. This attitude is what I am referring to. Just further divides into polarized groups.

Read and observe for yourself. My academic background is in science and that is my approach. The research is solid in this area. Humans are a tiny blip in the geological record. Yet, are the most destructive to themselves and the biosphere. Humans create imbalance by destructive impulses. One example is overpopulation. That problem has been exasperated by the advent of chemical fertilizers, namely synthetic nitrogen manufactured by natural gas. With the addition of urea to the soil, crop production has increased per acre. I don't remember what the % increase is. That has fostered in part, increased population growth. Natural herd populations live in balance with nature and when environmental problems occur, the population is decreased or in many cases, extinction. There have been 5 mass extinctions. Humans may be in the 6th. Honestly, humans in general are unable to use their evolved brain and remain unevolved. I will continue with my remarks in a few days.

That is what humans are. Behavior, genetics and biology. I believe there is only 1% difference in genetic makeup between chimps and humans. That 1% is what makes us somewhat different. The other 99% is the same. Dr. Timothy Leary coined the term 'socialized primates'. There are many recent studies on primate behavior and the similarities to humans. Also investigating herd behavior or primitive tribalism is another place to start reading. All humans behave according to socialized groups for whatever reason. Politics, religion, race etc. Political groups are easily studied. Especially at this time with the intense polarization of the two party system here in the U.S. The religious right is a classic example of group primate behavior both historically and currently. Some of the most egregious crimes have been committed in the name of organized religion. http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/01/22/family-research-council-slams-obama-speech-lgbt-people-already-have-enough-rights/

I guess you are still in the L/R crowd and shilling for the far right wing. This is the kind of immaturity that continually divides this country that you are part of. http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/01/22/glen-beck-stages-misfits-inaugural-ball-complete-with-earth-haters-hate-mongers-and-bible-thumpers/

Between you and several others on this site, the lack of intelligent discourse is at an all new low.

If you have anything to add that is in the least bit intelligent, then say it. Otherwise, your persistent trolling is not welcome here.

Yes he was!

Vortex, Exactly why are you posting this? Do you have contempt and hate for MLK? The great that he accomplished outweighs the allegations against him. Now you claim you are a victim for telling the so called truth? You have the audacity to quote Orwell so as to give the impression that you are for truth. Most of the ridiculous blather you post here is just that. Blather! You are not being revolutionary but are just positing right wing propaganda here.

Vortex, The so called journalists that you quote do not provide any references to these allegations. Just more trolling on your part. If you have something intelligent to add, fine. However, you never add anything but conspiracy allegations and other muck! Why are you on this site?

TTB goes down for no reason periodically. Today, there are several threads that will not open. Why is getclicky.com which is an analytical data mining company doing on this site?

Right now I can see three trackers blocked. On some sites as many as seven.

JB, Your little 'Tea Bagger' movement is becoming small and irrelevant. Demographics are changing as all things must change. The only way the right wing party is in control of Congress is by gerrymandering. Did you bother to read the quotes in the article from William L. Shirer's work? Do you read history? Your posts indicate otherwise.

Site crashes periodically, quote function is broken and editor that sometimes will not allow me to remove a double post that just appears. Also when I click on the quote button to respond, the box shows two quotes and I must remove one. What is the problem Sean?

Your silly little remarks never make sense in any debate. Of course what you want is a Utopian Ayn Rand society where persons have some mythological framework of so called absolute freedom. On the other hand if unions want freedom to negotiate a contract then that is not allowed and opposes your authoritarian values.

Obviously, you have no idea what you are talking about. Intelligent persons read, understand history and how it repeats itself. What I am referring to is human nature and how human primates behave. I posted 'real world data'. However, you do not. Just opinion and innuendo are usually what you believe as being absolute fact. Moreover, complaining about how much money union stewards make is not part of this debate. Read some history JB as opposed to believing every revisionist right wing hack and basing your opinions on such propaganda. Your zero hedge posts are nothing more than opinions from a right wing hack.

I have stated here before that the 'right wing republican tea bagger' opposition to unions and the dangerous precedent of such actions. In order not to repeat history as human primates so love , then stop harassing labor unions! The authoritarian National Socialists and Italian fascists both outlawed labor unions so as to control and eliminate any opposition to authoritarian policies. The same precedent is occurring here in the U.S. with right to work states and several governors opposing and attempting to break some unions. Labor unions are legal in that such unions are exercising free speech rights and the right to enter into a contract which both are Constitutional rights. http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/03/05/953017/-Is-the-Walker-Hitler-comparison-justified

'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times'.

Does most everyone here only read spiritual books? How about great novels or even some Shakespeare?