Thread: Are we looking for another Era of Good Feelings?

Last edited by Grognard Gunny; Yesterday at 02:10 ..

Quote: Originally Posted by Grognard Gunny .... and sometimes it's like trying to "discuss" things with "true believers". I leave it at that. GG P.S. If your arguement turns to dust, just blame Bush, because you must. Golden parachutes are just too good to waste. Like "National Emergencies" and the final trump of the "Race Card". Bah! Feeling a little bitter today,...

Quote: Originally Posted by Grognard Gunny My previous post still stands. Ignoring ANY "minority" through the deliberate application of partison politics is dangerous. The last really severe example of totally partison (my way or the highway) politics resulted in a Civil War, IIRC. ANY Government that pretends to rely on bi-partisonship in politics, with the overall good of the Nation, to include prosperity of the citizens,...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jannie I’ve always thought that “the will of the majority” is reflected in who holds the Presidency and the Houses of Congress. This is why I have nothing to do with any political party... The Constitution is for all Americans... Those elected to lead are to serve all Americans, not just them that put them there - Gunny's right! Your 'progressive' mindset, as stated here, leads me to add to that...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jannie Perhaps I should ask, if a man knows that certain factions will not vote for him under any circumstances why should he lend an ear to what they have to say? Because they are correct and want a strong USA, not a bankrupt country which becomes a socialist experiment.

Quote: Originally Posted by Stratego Being good, just and integer are just not the ingredients to an easy life in today's society. If it's easy everyone would do it, the fact is we're all raised NOT to take the easy path is what makes western countries better than the corrupt ratholes that most other countries are. Bastards are failure in this. Teach them to be good, but also teach them to reconzie the weasel and the skunk, a...

Quote: Originally Posted by Grognard Gunny I see you are one of those "My way or the highway!" types. I see those in Office as nothing but (in many instances) lesser of two evils offered by the local Party Hacks as worthy of consideration. Those who remain in office for extended periods of time are often those who can provide the most "bread and circuses" to their constituents. Strangly enough, those are...

Quote: Originally Posted by Mountain Man Good feelings about what? Personally, I have never gotten all warm and fuzzy over constantly being screwed over. Have you? No, it certainly is no fun if you are screwed over again and again MM. It makes you ask yourself: why continue to be good, righteous and integer if all you get back from others is getting pissed on? Although I've often TRIED to be harder, less honest and more...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jannie I’ve always thought that “the will of the majority” is reflected in who holds the Presidency and the Houses of Congress. George W. Bush thought that 50.7% of the vote in 2004 gave him a mandate and that he would do what he wanted without considering what the other 49.3% wanted and I think that most people accepted that without throwing tantrums in meetings with their Congressmen. There were no tea-baggers...