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Started 6 days, 16 hours ago (2009-12-05 06:58:00)
by Marc
My question, and I ask this seriously, is why the hell do Europeans and so many others copy American culture? It was the other way around not so very long ago. Why did Europe let its own cultures stagnate so that the young became enamored of American culture which, while shallow and tawdry, was vibrant? Now I am an American, and proud of the good things that means. Industry, drive, charity ...
Started 2 days, 20 hours ago (2009-12-09 02:34:00)
by noise
1) Why do some posters tend to focus exclusively on 9/11 truth theories while ignoring inconsistent government conduct? 2) Why do some posters tend to tolerate excessive government secrecy in relation to 9/11?
Started 1 week ago (2009-12-04 09:42:00)
by wafflestomper
Quote: Originally Posted by yourmumrides8" christianity is just authoritarianism in a book.. theres no freedom in christianity Why cause you cant go have sex with whoever you want?? or your not supposed to drink to be drunk???? i have plenty of freedom to do as i need to do or please too.. You may not see it that ...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-12-03 15:13:00)
by Tiny1
Quote: Originally Posted by indepenence Fascism is always caused by followers, not leaders. It is the nature of authoritarianism that authority-worship must come from below. Otherwise leaders would simply be individuals with a public podium. The fact that the West-Point cadets are resistant to the leadership of the commander-in-...
Started 1 week ago (2009-12-04 14:19:00)
by alaskajeff
Quote: Originally Posted by Len Read it again Jeff, these were VERY abstract ideas for his time. He is credited with helping establish the roots of American values, a marriage if ideals and opposition of the authoritarianism of political and religious values of his time. This man was a "progressive" and far from a conservative. He was one of the main ...
Started 6 days, 5 hours ago (2009-12-05 17:22:00)
by nerv14
Quote: Originally Posted by AlbqOwl Your conclusion about what I can and cannot accept and what I do or do not like is in error. I am no anarchist and I am no isolationist. It is all too easy, however, to blur the lines between social contract and government authoritarianism and/or entitlement. Yes, the social contract prudently ...
Started 2 days, 4 hours ago (2009-12-09 18:17:00)
by 100thlurker
Quote: Originally Posted by Samuel Uh, guys? I don't think the authoritarianism is a problem compared to the whole "interstellar war with a possibility of genocide". Here's a tip. Don't go to Buenos Aires.
Started 6 days, 15 hours ago (2009-12-05 07:32:00)
by tripitaka
Quote: Originally Posted by ama The obvious response is that Hitler was elected democratically. Democracy, in and of itself, does not prevent fascism, totalitarianism, or authoritarianism. Iirc Hitler got a lot of votes, but never enough to take charge. It was a handful of guys in a room with cigars who decided ...
