The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 621

scaeagles · 08-23-2011, 10:10 AM

I'm all for deposing dictators. However I fear that all that is going to happen is exchanging a secular dictator for an Islamic dictator. Is one better than the other?

Alex · 08-23-2011, 10:59 AM

I imagine it would depend on the specific dictator. And who you're asking, I imagine the government and corporations would prefer whichever dictator will most do whatever they're told. We all tend to like dictators, just so long as we're not under their umbrella of power.

But regardless of whether it just results eventually in another dictator, quite possibly worse than the previous one, my default position is to be in favor of the people in a nation at least spasmodically making the effort to choose their government. It may fail to make things better, the historical record kind of argues that the odds are against them. But kind of like terrorism it generally only needs to succeed once.

innerSpaceman · 08-23-2011, 11:16 AM

We sort of choose our own government here in the States, but it rarely makes things better. Doesn't mean we shouldn't keep trying.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-25-2011, 03:50 PM

I hope Beelzebub's got enough diesel to run those backup heaters, 'cause hell's about to get frosty.... I totally agree with Karl Rove

alphabassettgrrl · 08-25-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I hope Beelzebub's got enough diesel to run those backup heaters, 'cause hell's about to get frosty.... I totally agree with Karl Rove

Oh, gods, I agree with him on this, too.

I feel dirty.

BarTopDancer · 08-26-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I hope Beelzebub's got enough diesel to run those backup heaters, 'cause hell's about to get frosty.... I totally agree with Karl Rove

I agree with him too. I'm gonna be sick.

Betty · 08-25-2011, 06:34 PM

I can't agree with him even if I do. Just look at his smug face.

JWBear · 08-25-2011, 08:24 PM

Even a stopped clock is right twice a day....

scaeagles · 08-26-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

Even a stopped clock is right twice a day....

Obama must be running on military time then.

Kevy Baby · 08-26-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Damnit, is there NOTHING that China won't try to beat us at?!

Did you hear about the fake Apple stores?

08-23-2011, 10:10 AM	#1
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08-23-2011, 10:59 AM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I imagine it would depend on the specific dictator. And who you're asking, I imagine the government and corporations would prefer whichever dictator will most do whatever they're told. We all tend to like dictators, just so long as we're not under their umbrella of power. But regardless of whether it just results eventually in another dictator, quite possibly worse than the previous one, my default position is to be in favor of the people in a nation at least spasmodically making the effort to choose their government. It may fail to make things better, the historical record kind of argues that the odds are against them. But kind of like terrorism it generally only needs to succeed once.
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08-23-2011, 11:16 AM	#3
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	We sort of choose our own government here in the States, but it rarely makes things better. Doesn't mean we shouldn't keep trying.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I hope Beelzebub's got enough diesel to run those backup heaters, 'cause hell's about to get frosty.... I totally agree with Karl Rove __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	I can't agree with him even if I do. Just look at his smug face. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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