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why do you refuse every bit of the best sources?
Wikipedia is not the best, it's actually the worst. IMO
Direct democracy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
direct or pure democracy and democracy are not the same thing
From your link and the very first sentence.
Direct democracy (also known as pure democracy) is a form of democracy in which people decide (e.g. vote on, form consensus on, etc.) policy initiatives directly, as opposed to a representative democracy in which people vote for representatives who then decide policy initiatives.
what did Jefferson call us?
The introduction of this new principle of representative democracy has rendered useless almost everything written before on the structure of government; Thomas Jefferson
I don't know about that, but they can certainly inspire Congressmen to draft bills based on their ideas. The individual mandate is a prime example. The Heritage Foundation came up with that idea back in the 80's. In the 90's, some Republicans adopted the concept as a counter-proposal to HillaryCare; though they never did draft a bill after HillaryCare faded away.
Even more far left propaganda!
Your delusional denials do nothing to alter history.
YOU rely on sources that change with ebb and flow of SOCIETAL CHANGE...but refuse to see truth...YOU should change your name...you belie it.Wikipedia is not the best, it's actually the worst. IMO
the meriam Webster dictionary ?
YOU rely on sources that change with ebb and flow of SOCIETAL CHANGE...but refuse to see truth...YOU should change your name...you belie it.the meriam Webster dictionary ?
You trust glen Beck
I trust the dictionary and the founders
Democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man.
Ronald Reagan
Read more at Democracy Quotes - BrainyQuote
It is funny that during the Nixon years the (R)'s came up with a way to make insurance more affordable and the (D)'s were the party of NO. Back in those days it would allow the individual to shop for the best insurance and allow insurance companies to cross state lines. The states would be responsible for determining the best way to handle insurance.
The far left has always want the Fed government to control every aspect of this. Even Carter shot down the far left and se saw what happened when you cross the far left, nothing has changed in that manner. Obamacare was 40+ years in the making.
So to the far left:
Would you object to anyone being on welfare not to be allowed to have children?
It is funny that during the Nixon years the (R)'s came up with a way to make insurance more affordable and the (D)'s were the party of NO. Back in those days it would allow the individual to shop for the best insurance and allow insurance companies to cross state lines. The states would be responsible for determining the best way to handle insurance.
The far left has always want the Fed government to control every aspect of this. Even Carter shot down the far left and se saw what happened when you cross the far left, nothing has changed in that manner. Obamacare was 40+ years in the making.
So to the far left:
Would you object to anyone being on welfare not to be allowed to have children?
Still trying to sell that interstate insurance as a solution to all our insurance woes
Guess what Republicans?
Tort Reform and interstate sales are just bandaids and will have minimal impact on health insurance rates.
You didn't answer the first time, but who knows, maybe you'll answer this time ... ?When I pointed out that Republicans failed to pass oversight while they controlled Congress whereas Democrats did pass oversight when they took over, you claimed I was wrong....
.... so why am I still waiting for you to prove it???
Believe me it's not all that hard when public testimony speaks for itself.
September 2008
Rep. Arthur Davis, whose testimony is found above in October 2004, now admits Democrats were in error: "Like a lot of my Democratic colleagues I was too slow to appreciate the recklessness of Fannie and Freddie. I defended their efforts to encourage affordable homeownership when in retrospect I should have heeded the concerns raised by their regulator in 2004. Frankly, I wish my Democratic colleagues would admit when it comes to Fannie and Freddie, we were wrong."
Archived-Articles: Why the Mortgage Crisis Happened
Remind me again ... which party was in control of Congress in 2004?
Even more far left propaganda!
Your delusional denials do nothing to alter history.
And the far left revision of history is not how history played out.
I assume you can back up your comments as you demand other to. Although I doubt that you can do it with out using a far left propaganda blog site or without posting lies and half truths.
He said Democrats were on the wrong side of the issue when Republicans controlled the Congress. I agree with him. However, Democrats were the minority party with limited power. It's beyond ludicrous to blame a handful of members of the minority party for the failure of the majority party to pass legislation which could have prevented the financial meltdown.You didn't answer the first time, but who knows, maybe you'll answer this time ... ?Believe me it's not all that hard when public testimony speaks for itself.
September 2008
Rep. Arthur Davis, whose testimony is found above in October 2004, now admits Democrats were in error: "Like a lot of my Democratic colleagues I was too slow to appreciate the recklessness of Fannie and Freddie. I defended their efforts to encourage affordable homeownership when in retrospect I should have heeded the concerns raised by their regulator in 2004. Frankly, I wish my Democratic colleagues would admit when it comes to Fannie and Freddie, we were wrong."
Archived-Articles: Why the Mortgage Crisis Happened
Remind me again ... which party was in control of Congress in 2004?
Do you believe rep Arthur Davis had misspoken in his views towards his Democrat colleagues? After all he did witness the bickering by the Democrats and the events of the Fannie and Freddie oversight unfolded well after 2006.
Are you suggesting the "controlling party" which stood idle and allowed the economy to crash and unemployment to soar paints a much better picture?
It isn't hateful to suggest that it is scary to see people on welfare voting for people who promise more welfare. Even if you do blatantly rob the rich to pay for it you can't keep growing the gravy train forever. There have to be limits.
What people on here are suggesting is in their opinion one method for limiting that cycle. They see a problem and are suggesting a solution. Is it the right solution? Maybe not. It definitely isn't a popular solution though which means it will never get off the ground in anything but hypothetical discussions. At least not anytime soon.
Or scary to suggest that the rich will vote for those who promise lower taxes
Or the farmers will vote for those who promise more subsidies
Or the elderly will vote for those who promise to increase social security
Or the young will vote for those who promise scholarships
Who will be left to vote?
Everybody if we make it unconstitutional for Congress, the President, or the bureaucrats to pass out any freebies to anybody. . , .
or
Everybody but the welfare recipients if we require everybody else to pay a flat tax on their earnings so that everybody feels the consequences of all those freebies.
Democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man.
Ronald Reagan
Read more at Democracy Quotes - BrainyQuote
You HATE Ronny Regan too?
Or scary to suggest that the rich will vote for those who promise lower taxes
Or the farmers will vote for those who promise more subsidies
Or the elderly will vote for those who promise to increase social security
Or the young will vote for those who promise scholarships
Who will be left to vote?
Everybody if we make it unconstitutional for Congress, the President, or the bureaucrats to pass out any freebies to anybody. . , .
or
Everybody but the welfare recipients if we require everybody else to pay a flat tax on their earnings so that everybody feels the consequences of all those freebies.
How about every time the President feels a need simply have an increase in the debt ceiling passed, without working with Congress on a proposal addresing spending limits and a short term debt reduction plan, all members of the Legislative branch must face a pay cut as part of the approval process.
It is funny that during the Nixon years the (R)'s came up with a way to make insurance more affordable and the (D)'s were the party of NO. Back in those days it would allow the individual to shop for the best insurance and allow insurance companies to cross state lines. The states would be responsible for determining the best way to handle insurance.
The far left has always want the Fed government to control every aspect of this. Even Carter shot down the far left and se saw what happened when you cross the far left, nothing has changed in that manner. Obamacare was 40+ years in the making.
So to the far left:
Would you object to anyone being on welfare not to be allowed to have children?
Still trying to sell that interstate insurance as a solution to all our insurance woes
Guess what Republicans?
Tort Reform and interstate sales are just bandaids and will have minimal impact on health insurance rates.
It is funny that during the Nixon years the (R)'s came up with a way to make insurance more affordable and the (D)'s were the party of NO. Back in those days it would allow the individual to shop for the best insurance and allow insurance companies to cross state lines. The states would be responsible for determining the best way to handle insurance.
The far left has always want the Fed government to control every aspect of this. Even Carter shot down the far left and se saw what happened when you cross the far left, nothing has changed in that manner. Obamacare was 40+ years in the making.
So to the far left:
Would you object to anyone being on welfare not to be allowed to have children?
Still trying to sell that interstate insurance as a solution to all our insurance woes
Guess what Republicans?
Tort Reform and interstate sales are just bandaids and will have minimal impact on health insurance rates.
It is funny that during the Nixon years the (R)'s came up with a way to make insurance more affordable and the (D)'s were the party of NO. Back in those days it would allow the individual to shop for the best insurance and allow insurance companies to cross state lines. The states would be responsible for determining the best way to handle insurance.
The far left has always want the Fed government to control every aspect of this. Even Carter shot down the far left and se saw what happened when you cross the far left, nothing has changed in that manner. Obamacare was 40+ years in the making.
So to the far left:
Would you object to anyone being on welfare not to be allowed to have children?
Still trying to sell that interstate insurance as a solution to all our insurance woes
Guess what Republicans?
Tort Reform and interstate sales are just bandaids and will have minimal impact on health insurance rates.
Correct.
Malpractice insurance costs and settlements represents a tiny percent of overall medical costs.
And if a low income family can't afford a $1600 per month premium, they're not going to be able to afford a $1400 per month premium after "shopping around."
Myth No. 2
Healthcare Costs Are High Because Of Lawsuits
The public believe that high healthcare costs can be blamed on attorneys. In fact, malpractice costs account for less than two percent (2%) of healthcare costs.
Top 5 Myths about Tort Reform
The Foundation like any US citizen can create/sponsor a bill to pass into law.
I don't know about that, but they can certainly inspire Congressmen to draft bills based on their ideas. The individual mandate is a prime example. The Heritage Foundation came up with that idea back in the 80's. In the 90's, some Republicans adopted the concept as a counter-proposal to HillaryCare; though they never did draft a bill after HillaryCare faded away.
Even more far left propaganda!
