Gary Johnson is also an opportunist populist that is agreeing with popular position solely because he had no chance of winning hurr hurr
You know what, Meier? It's fine. Keep using the system that has served you so well (read: not well at all, since you've had trouble finding work and had your promotion taken away from you -- America is more socialist than ever, and you're calling for more socialism -- logic, right?).
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About "democracy"...
We the People does not mean MAJORITY.
USA is not supposed to be People's Democratic Republic, it's supposed to be
Constitutional Republic where everyone is protected against the tyranny of majority.
The thing is, we're not a democracy, we're a
federal republic. Most of the founders
thought that democracy was inherently bad. Madison, from the tenth Federalist Paper:
"A pure democracy can admit no cure for the mischief of faction.
A common passion or
interest will be felt by a majority, and there is nothing to check
the
inducements to sacrifice the weaker party. Hence it is, that
democracies have ever been found
incompatible with personal security or the rights of property; and
have, in general, been as short in their lives as they have been
violent in their deaths."
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We have three branches of government, all put in office in different manners.
Congress is directly voted in by the people (since the 17th Amendment, anyway), the President is voted in by the states, with power according to their votes, and the Supreme Court justices are appointed by the President, and confirmed by the Senate.
States are not required to assign all electoral votes to the winner of the election in that state. You can try to get your state to change to a proportional system, as Maine and Nebraska have.
Alternatively, you could move to one of those states, or to a swing state, in order for your vote to "matter" according to the parameters you've given.
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About Ron Paul "shaking hands with the KKK leader" ...
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071226141037AAUBYFY
Here's what a few of the more level-headed people said in the comments section:
"Nazi and KKK groups are protected by the first amendment, and they can support the candidate of their choice. If they choose Ron Paul, so be it. It doesn't necessarily mean that he supports them, their activities, and their points of view however. I know that a known Nazi from the group Stormfront has donated $500 to Ron Paul's campaign (a paltry sum compared to what he's raised so far), but that doesn't make Paul a Nazi at all."
"Because Ron Paul believes in freedom. Not this politically correct equine urine we have all had to live with lately. Ron Paul is endorsed by the Libertarians, who basically want everyone to be free (from each other, from government oppression, form wars waged for personal vendettas, etc). Thus, organizations such as the KKK et al would probably benefit from such freedom, although it would be up to us as citizens to police our own morality in order to balance out such hate-filled viewpoints.He's got my vote -- for the moment anyway."
"What gives is, you are using hearsay evidence to convict somebody.
Show a source or list website support for Ron Paul by Nazi or KKK groups.
By the way, Robert Byrd, a Democrat, is a former Grand Marshall of the KKK. No Republican can make that statement."
"Yes.
Democrats are starting many lies about Paul, because they want his Anti-War Supporters in their Fascist Democrat Camp."
"Because in America we have the freedom to support whomever we choose.
I would not be suprised if he has some farmers that support him also. (since I live in a tiny Farm Town)"
"His rhetoric appeals to a wide range of people. Not only are groups like the KKK attracted to him but anti-abortion and pro-choice are as well.
It's the oddest thing I've ever seen."
"Many KKK and Nazis are tired of the immigration problem. Does that mean Americans who are against illegal immigration are racists? They like Paul's stance on immigratio and see him as the only man who can truly stop and not succumb to outside influences. I'm Hispanic and I like Ron Paul. He attracts people of all walks of life. I'm sure he isn't supported by all Nazi and KKK groups. There are some who are probably throwing his support to Romney or Huckabee or whoever else. This people have the right to vote and just because they are voting for a candidate doesn't mean the candidate is a racist. Ron Paul's comments on crime are from his experience, many Americans even blacks have the idea that blacks are the ones commit more crimes. That doesn't make him a racist. This whole KKK thing has been blown out of proportion."
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You can't complain about the "lack of freedom" with Libertarians (wut?) one second and then turn around and say that certain types of organizations are "not allowed to exist".
That's hypocrisy of the worst kind.
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You can condemn him for "being photographed shaking hands with a KKK organizer", but that doesn't change the fact that he believes in freedom.
It also doesn't change the fact that you believe in the government having more power -- and therefore, believe taking away the rights of the private American citizenry.
So, I don't believe you for a second when you say you believe in "freedom". You're a supporter of big government and bailing out corrupt banks, which is the exact opposite of freedom. It's tyranny.
You support tyranny.
And no amount of playing the race card isn't going to change that.
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You didn't respond to the fact that Iceland had the best solution (which was to let the banks fail and ultimately die), and they have one of the best economies in the world as a result, either.
Of course, you probably have another argument that tries to distract and lead away from the main issue, so I won't even bother. Do what you want.
You'll be in denial up until the government takes away everything you have. And even then, you'd probably still be too stubborn to admit it.
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I'm not going to try to convince you otherwise. I've posted my arguments and sources, and you refuse to listen. Just call anyone who actually wants improve this country a racist -- the only thing it will do is start a race war and will serve no one's agenda besides your own and the people who have the same mindset that you do.
You're right about one thing, though. More power to the people. The thing is,
you're not going to get that power by handing it over to the corporate fascists (far right rino republicans) and big government socialists (far left wealth redistribution people and gun grabbers -- Hitler, Stalin were also gun grabbers, just to let you know).
Doesn't matter whether you're on the right or the left. Big government will always lead to authoritarianism.
It's fine. I won't hold it against you. I give up.
Just to be clear though: I'm also against the establishment, but you seem to think that more government interference is the answer.
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A Free Society is a Tolerant Society.
Not one that depends on government. You would do well to remember that.
Believe what you want to believe, I'm done here.
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Ha ha massive thread derailment lol
Come dude, really? lol
