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Show where the "Nuke" by Harry Reid has been undone..
Why would they undo that? It only affected nominations, and under President Hillary, they'll all eventually get through anyways.
We're doing none of that. But you believe what you want.Pretty amazing just how much the right LOVES tough authoritarians and takes such joy in them harming American citizens.
But the ultimate of amazing is they don't see who and what they are...
Look who in the hell is talking after we suffered under Obungles
No one is 'suffering' because of the Affordable Care Act...
The American healthcare system was a disgraceful mess before Obamacare, leaving growing numbers of people uncovered in a system of unchecked and runaway wasteful costs. Since Obamacare was passed the standard has changed and we are moving toward humane universal coverage, like every other advanced nation. And the costs and delivery systems are finally subject to at least the beginnings of a discussion about costs and results. Sanity and humanity prevailed, for once.
Now you may return to the endless river of disingenuous carping.
REALLY? Go back and READ what you and people like Galt posted...teeth kicking, making people bleed from the ears, butt hurting
Since I and every conservative gets no joy from the pain of others, this tells Me that you are assigning intent because you fear that someone is disagreeing with you.Assigning intent to those you disagree with invalidates your entire response to those who support an issue.Pretty amazing just how much the right LOVES tough authoritarians and takes such joy in them harming American citizens.
But the ultimate of amazing is they don't see who and what they are...
Simply because YOU think it causes harm does not mean it equates to reality.
I am not assigning 'intent'. I am honestly reporting the joy you right wing turds post. And YES, there has been harm to fellow Americans.
BTW...it also makes you dishonest.
Since I and every conservative gets no joy from the pain of others, this tells Me that you are assigning intent because you fear that someone is disagreeing with you.Assigning intent to those you disagree with invalidates your entire response to those who support an issue.Pretty amazing just how much the right LOVES tough authoritarians and takes such joy in them harming American citizens.
But the ultimate of amazing is they don't see who and what they are...
Simply because YOU think it causes harm does not mean it equates to reality.
I am not assigning 'intent'. I am honestly reporting the joy you right wing turds post. And YES, there has been harm to fellow Americans.
BTW...it also makes you dishonest.
It wasn't me or anyone from the left who joyfully bragged about teeth kicking, making people bleed from the ears, butt hurting
Galt speaks for every conservative?We're doing none of that. But you believe what you want.Pretty amazing just how much the right LOVES tough authoritarians and takes such joy in them harming American citizens.
But the ultimate of amazing is they don't see who and what they are...
Look who in the hell is talking after we suffered under Obungles
No one is 'suffering' because of the Affordable Care Act...
The American healthcare system was a disgraceful mess before Obamacare, leaving growing numbers of people uncovered in a system of unchecked and runaway wasteful costs. Since Obamacare was passed the standard has changed and we are moving toward humane universal coverage, like every other advanced nation. And the costs and delivery systems are finally subject to at least the beginnings of a discussion about costs and results. Sanity and humanity prevailed, for once.
Now you may return to the endless river of disingenuous carping.
REALLY? Go back and READ what you and people like Galt posted...teeth kicking, making people bleed from the ears, butt hurting
Galt speaks for every conservative?We're doing none of that. But you believe what you want.Pretty amazing just how much the right LOVES tough authoritarians and takes such joy in them harming American citizens.
But the ultimate of amazing is they don't see who and what they are...
Look who in the hell is talking after we suffered under Obungles
No one is 'suffering' because of the Affordable Care Act...
The American healthcare system was a disgraceful mess before Obamacare, leaving growing numbers of people uncovered in a system of unchecked and runaway wasteful costs. Since Obamacare was passed the standard has changed and we are moving toward humane universal coverage, like every other advanced nation. And the costs and delivery systems are finally subject to at least the beginnings of a discussion about costs and results. Sanity and humanity prevailed, for once.
Now you may return to the endless river of disingenuous carping.
REALLY? Go back and READ what you and people like Galt posted...teeth kicking, making people bleed from the ears, butt hurting
Do you honestly believe that? If so, I'll pretty much stop interacting with you now as you don't wish to apply critical thought to the hear and now, let alone to issues.
Says the far left drone that supported the Harry Reid "Nuke" option..
I disagree with you completely. You can only provide limited and anecdotal evidence of a few individuals that cannot, to any thinking person, provide a reality that everyone acts and believes in the manner you describe.Galt speaks for every conservative?We're doing none of that. But you believe what you want.Look who in the hell is talking after we suffered under Obungles
No one is 'suffering' because of the Affordable Care Act...
The American healthcare system was a disgraceful mess before Obamacare, leaving growing numbers of people uncovered in a system of unchecked and runaway wasteful costs. Since Obamacare was passed the standard has changed and we are moving toward humane universal coverage, like every other advanced nation. And the costs and delivery systems are finally subject to at least the beginnings of a discussion about costs and results. Sanity and humanity prevailed, for once.
Now you may return to the endless river of disingenuous carping.
REALLY? Go back and READ what you and people like Galt posted...teeth kicking, making people bleed from the ears, butt hurting
Do you honestly believe that? If so, I'll pretty much stop interacting with you now as you don't wish to apply critical thought to the hear and now, let alone to issues.
Galt and Sassy spoke on THIS thread. I never hear any of you 'conservatives' take people who speak that way to task.
I didn't just fall off the back of a turnip truck. I have heard 'conservatives' compare the death of people like Freddie Gray as 'taking out the garbage'
"Conservatism, though a necessary element in any stable society, is not a social program; in its paternalistic, nationalistic and power adoring tendencies it is often closer to socialism than true liberalism; and with its traditionalistic, anti-intellectual, and often mystical propensities it will never, except in short periods of disillusionment, appeal to the young and all those others who believe that some changes are desirable if this world is to become a better place."
Friedrich August von Hayek-The Road to Serfdom
It kinda looks like Walker is fading in the polls anyway, I think he's mostly done.
Clown ....
Walker Still Leads Nationally Clinton Over 60 - Public Policy Polling
Which is My biggest concern with Cruz.A Walker/Nikki Haley ticket would eat Democrat lunch.
Good for Walker. He sounds like someone who will not be deterred from doing what he was elected to do by leftist whining and bad press.
Cruz lost me when he came out against the trade pact, after being for it.
And Walker hasnt even announced yet.
Galt speaks for every conservative?We're doing none of that. But you believe what you want.Look who in the hell is talking after we suffered under Obungles
No one is 'suffering' because of the Affordable Care Act...
The American healthcare system was a disgraceful mess before Obamacare, leaving growing numbers of people uncovered in a system of unchecked and runaway wasteful costs. Since Obamacare was passed the standard has changed and we are moving toward humane universal coverage, like every other advanced nation. And the costs and delivery systems are finally subject to at least the beginnings of a discussion about costs and results. Sanity and humanity prevailed, for once.
Now you may return to the endless river of disingenuous carping.
REALLY? Go back and READ what you and people like Galt posted...teeth kicking, making people bleed from the ears, butt hurting
Do you honestly believe that? If so, I'll pretty much stop interacting with you now as you don't wish to apply critical thought to the hear and now, let alone to issues.
Galt and Sassy spoke on THIS thread. I never hear any of you 'conservatives' take people who speak that way to task.
I didn't just fall off the back of a turnip truck. I have heard 'conservatives' compare the death of people like Freddie Gray as 'taking out the garbage'
"Conservatism, though a necessary element in any stable society, is not a social program; in its paternalistic, nationalistic and power adoring tendencies it is often closer to socialism than true liberalism; and with its traditionalistic, anti-intellectual, and often mystical propensities it will never, except in short periods of disillusionment, appeal to the young and all those others who believe that some changes are desirable if this world is to become a better place."
Friedrich August von Hayek-The Road to Serfdom
I disagree with you completely. You can only provide limited and anecdotal evidence of a few individuals that cannot, to any thinking person, provide a reality that everyone acts and believes in the manner you describe.Galt speaks for every conservative?We're doing none of that. But you believe what you want.No one is 'suffering' because of the Affordable Care Act...
The American healthcare system was a disgraceful mess before Obamacare, leaving growing numbers of people uncovered in a system of unchecked and runaway wasteful costs. Since Obamacare was passed the standard has changed and we are moving toward humane universal coverage, like every other advanced nation. And the costs and delivery systems are finally subject to at least the beginnings of a discussion about costs and results. Sanity and humanity prevailed, for once.
Now you may return to the endless river of disingenuous carping.
REALLY? Go back and READ what you and people like Galt posted...teeth kicking, making people bleed from the ears, butt hurting
Do you honestly believe that? If so, I'll pretty much stop interacting with you now as you don't wish to apply critical thought to the hear and now, let alone to issues.
Galt and Sassy spoke on THIS thread. I never hear any of you 'conservatives' take people who speak that way to task.
I didn't just fall off the back of a turnip truck. I have heard 'conservatives' compare the death of people like Freddie Gray as 'taking out the garbage'
"Conservatism, though a necessary element in any stable society, is not a social program; in its paternalistic, nationalistic and power adoring tendencies it is often closer to socialism than true liberalism; and with its traditionalistic, anti-intellectual, and often mystical propensities it will never, except in short periods of disillusionment, appeal to the young and all those others who believe that some changes are desirable if this world is to become a better place."
Friedrich August von Hayek-The Road to Serfdom
Given the truth of the majority of the American conservative, the belief is that people should be held responsible for their own actions, and that to act in a manner contrary to common sense (fighting a cop just after you have robbed a store, or resisting arrest when you have a rap sheet longer than you are tall (Freddy Gray)) is not cause for concern with regard to changing our system.
I find it funny that such individuals as yourself speak against traditionalistic propensities of conservatives, yet fight tooth and nail to protect such programs as Social Security, Abortion on demand, and entitlement payments to the poor.
You do realize that all of these things are 30 and 40 years old, and can be considered traditions of the American culture. One might even say, they are old traditions that should make way for the new way of thinking.....
Either way, your belief that all conservatives believe this way is demonstrably wrong, and as such, easy to ignore. Which means your opinion isn't valid with Me.
This is the issue. Freddie Gray was one isolated incident. But libs want to see vast trends behind one isolated incident. Never let a crisis go to waste etc etc.I disagree with you completely. You can only provide limited and anecdotal evidence of a few individuals that cannot, to any thinking person, provide a reality that everyone acts and believes in the manner you describe.Galt speaks for every conservative?We're doing none of that. But you believe what you want.
REALLY? Go back and READ what you and people like Galt posted...teeth kicking, making people bleed from the ears, butt hurting
Do you honestly believe that? If so, I'll pretty much stop interacting with you now as you don't wish to apply critical thought to the hear and now, let alone to issues.
Galt and Sassy spoke on THIS thread. I never hear any of you 'conservatives' take people who speak that way to task.
I didn't just fall off the back of a turnip truck. I have heard 'conservatives' compare the death of people like Freddie Gray as 'taking out the garbage'
"Conservatism, though a necessary element in any stable society, is not a social program; in its paternalistic, nationalistic and power adoring tendencies it is often closer to socialism than true liberalism; and with its traditionalistic, anti-intellectual, and often mystical propensities it will never, except in short periods of disillusionment, appeal to the young and all those others who believe that some changes are desirable if this world is to become a better place."
Friedrich August von Hayek-The Road to Serfdom
Given the truth of the majority of the American conservative, the belief is that people should be held responsible for their own actions, and that to act in a manner contrary to common sense (fighting a cop just after you have robbed a store, or resisting arrest when you have a rap sheet longer than you are tall (Freddy Gray)) is not cause for concern with regard to changing our system.
I find it funny that such individuals as yourself speak against traditionalistic propensities of conservatives, yet fight tooth and nail to protect such programs as Social Security, Abortion on demand, and entitlement payments to the poor.
You do realize that all of these things are 30 and 40 years old, and can be considered traditions of the American culture. One might even say, they are old traditions that should make way for the new way of thinking.....
Either way, your belief that all conservatives believe this way is demonstrably wrong, and as such, easy to ignore. Which means your opinion isn't valid with Me.
I am waiting for one of you to prove me wrong...it has been YEARS...still crickets.
Let's talk about Freddie Gray. His 'rap sheet' is irrelevant. Gray was walking, and had committed no crime when officers on bicycles claim he ran. He was apprehended, with one officer bending Gray's legs backwards, and another holding Gray down by pressing a knee into Gray's neck, subsequent to which most witnesses contemporaneously commented that he "couldn't walk. Two bystanders captured Gray's arrest with video recordings, showing Gray, screaming in pain, being dragged to a police van by officers. The Baltimore Sun reported that another witness saw Gray being beaten with police batons. He was handcuffed and placed in a police van without a seatbelt and given a 'rough ride'...an unsanctioned practice where a handcuffed prisoner is placed without a seatbelt in an erratically driven vehicle. The medical investigation found that Gray had sustained the injuries while in transport. Gray died of injuries to his spinal cord.
There is overwhelming evidence of police brutality. Yet NONE of you conservatives who wail all the time about overreaching government and government invasion of our privacy has ONE word to say when it actually happens.
It turns out
Why would I jump to do your bidding? I have knowledge that I think is correct, which proves you wrong. Given your replies in this thread, it is a certainty that you won't acknowledge or even give such knowledge a passing glance.I disagree with you completely. You can only provide limited and anecdotal evidence of a few individuals that cannot, to any thinking person, provide a reality that everyone acts and believes in the manner you describe.Galt speaks for every conservative?We're doing none of that. But you believe what you want.
REALLY? Go back and READ what you and people like Galt posted...teeth kicking, making people bleed from the ears, butt hurting
Do you honestly believe that? If so, I'll pretty much stop interacting with you now as you don't wish to apply critical thought to the hear and now, let alone to issues.
Galt and Sassy spoke on THIS thread. I never hear any of you 'conservatives' take people who speak that way to task.
I didn't just fall off the back of a turnip truck. I have heard 'conservatives' compare the death of people like Freddie Gray as 'taking out the garbage'
"Conservatism, though a necessary element in any stable society, is not a social program; in its paternalistic, nationalistic and power adoring tendencies it is often closer to socialism than true liberalism; and with its traditionalistic, anti-intellectual, and often mystical propensities it will never, except in short periods of disillusionment, appeal to the young and all those others who believe that some changes are desirable if this world is to become a better place."
Friedrich August von Hayek-The Road to Serfdom
Given the truth of the majority of the American conservative, the belief is that people should be held responsible for their own actions, and that to act in a manner contrary to common sense (fighting a cop just after you have robbed a store, or resisting arrest when you have a rap sheet longer than you are tall (Freddy Gray)) is not cause for concern with regard to changing our system.
I find it funny that such individuals as yourself speak against traditionalistic propensities of conservatives, yet fight tooth and nail to protect such programs as Social Security, Abortion on demand, and entitlement payments to the poor.
You do realize that all of these things are 30 and 40 years old, and can be considered traditions of the American culture. One might even say, they are old traditions that should make way for the new way of thinking.....
Either way, your belief that all conservatives believe this way is demonstrably wrong, and as such, easy to ignore. Which means your opinion isn't valid with Me.
I am waiting for one of you to prove me wrong...it has been YEARS...still crickets.
Let's talk about Freddie Gray. His 'rap sheet' is irrelevant. Gray was walking, and had committed no crime when officers on bicycles claim he ran. He was apprehended, with one officer bending Gray's legs backwards, and another holding Gray down by pressing a knee into Gray's neck, subsequent to which most witnesses contemporaneously commented that he "couldn't walk. Two bystanders captured Gray's arrest with video recordings, showing Gray, screaming in pain, being dragged to a police van by officers. The Baltimore Sun reported that another witness saw Gray being beaten with police batons. He was handcuffed and placed in a police van without a seatbelt and given a 'rough ride'...an unsanctioned practice where a handcuffed prisoner is placed without a seatbelt in an erratically driven vehicle. The medical investigation found that Gray had sustained the injuries while in transport. Gray died of injuries to his spinal cord.
There is overwhelming evidence of police brutality. Yet NONE of you conservatives who wail all the time about overreaching government and government invasion of our privacy has ONE word to say when it actually happens.
"In general, it can probably be said that the conservative does not object to coercion or arbitrary power so long as it is used for what he regards as the right purposes. He believes that if government is in the hands of decent men, it ought not to be too much restricted by rigid rules. Since he is essentially opportunist and lacks principles..."
Friedrich August von Hayek-Why I am Not a Conservative
Why would I jump to do your bidding? I have knowledge that I think is correct, which proves you wrong. Given your replies in this thread, it is a certainty that you won't acknowledge or even give such knowledge a passing glance.I disagree with you completely. You can only provide limited and anecdotal evidence of a few individuals that cannot, to any thinking person, provide a reality that everyone acts and believes in the manner you describe.Galt speaks for every conservative?REALLY? Go back and READ what you and people like Galt posted...teeth kicking, making people bleed from the ears, butt hurting
Do you honestly believe that? If so, I'll pretty much stop interacting with you now as you don't wish to apply critical thought to the hear and now, let alone to issues.
Galt and Sassy spoke on THIS thread. I never hear any of you 'conservatives' take people who speak that way to task.
I didn't just fall off the back of a turnip truck. I have heard 'conservatives' compare the death of people like Freddie Gray as 'taking out the garbage'
"Conservatism, though a necessary element in any stable society, is not a social program; in its paternalistic, nationalistic and power adoring tendencies it is often closer to socialism than true liberalism; and with its traditionalistic, anti-intellectual, and often mystical propensities it will never, except in short periods of disillusionment, appeal to the young and all those others who believe that some changes are desirable if this world is to become a better place."
Friedrich August von Hayek-The Road to Serfdom
Given the truth of the majority of the American conservative, the belief is that people should be held responsible for their own actions, and that to act in a manner contrary to common sense (fighting a cop just after you have robbed a store, or resisting arrest when you have a rap sheet longer than you are tall (Freddy Gray)) is not cause for concern with regard to changing our system.
I find it funny that such individuals as yourself speak against traditionalistic propensities of conservatives, yet fight tooth and nail to protect such programs as Social Security, Abortion on demand, and entitlement payments to the poor.
You do realize that all of these things are 30 and 40 years old, and can be considered traditions of the American culture. One might even say, they are old traditions that should make way for the new way of thinking.....
Either way, your belief that all conservatives believe this way is demonstrably wrong, and as such, easy to ignore. Which means your opinion isn't valid with Me.
I am waiting for one of you to prove me wrong...it has been YEARS...still crickets.
Let's talk about Freddie Gray. His 'rap sheet' is irrelevant. Gray was walking, and had committed no crime when officers on bicycles claim he ran. He was apprehended, with one officer bending Gray's legs backwards, and another holding Gray down by pressing a knee into Gray's neck, subsequent to which most witnesses contemporaneously commented that he "couldn't walk. Two bystanders captured Gray's arrest with video recordings, showing Gray, screaming in pain, being dragged to a police van by officers. The Baltimore Sun reported that another witness saw Gray being beaten with police batons. He was handcuffed and placed in a police van without a seatbelt and given a 'rough ride'...an unsanctioned practice where a handcuffed prisoner is placed without a seatbelt in an erratically driven vehicle. The medical investigation found that Gray had sustained the injuries while in transport. Gray died of injuries to his spinal cord.
There is overwhelming evidence of police brutality. Yet NONE of you conservatives who wail all the time about overreaching government and government invasion of our privacy has ONE word to say when it actually happens.
"In general, it can probably be said that the conservative does not object to coercion or arbitrary power so long as it is used for what he regards as the right purposes. He believes that if government is in the hands of decent men, it ought not to be too much restricted by rigid rules. Since he is essentially opportunist and lacks principles..."
Friedrich August von Hayek-Why I am Not a Conservative
I am not in the habit of wasting time on trying to change a closed mind.
I'll simply state My opinion, based upon the information I believe to be correct, and will carry on with My life. The fact that you disagree or have a low opinion of those who have the willingness disagree with you doesn't really matter much to anyone but yourself.
I made no false charges. Are you seriously going to say he did not have a rap sheet?Why would I jump to do your bidding? I have knowledge that I think is correct, which proves you wrong. Given your replies in this thread, it is a certainty that you won't acknowledge or even give such knowledge a passing glance.I disagree with you completely. You can only provide limited and anecdotal evidence of a few individuals that cannot, to any thinking person, provide a reality that everyone acts and believes in the manner you describe.Galt speaks for every conservative?
Do you honestly believe that? If so, I'll pretty much stop interacting with you now as you don't wish to apply critical thought to the hear and now, let alone to issues.
Galt and Sassy spoke on THIS thread. I never hear any of you 'conservatives' take people who speak that way to task.
I didn't just fall off the back of a turnip truck. I have heard 'conservatives' compare the death of people like Freddie Gray as 'taking out the garbage'
"Conservatism, though a necessary element in any stable society, is not a social program; in its paternalistic, nationalistic and power adoring tendencies it is often closer to socialism than true liberalism; and with its traditionalistic, anti-intellectual, and often mystical propensities it will never, except in short periods of disillusionment, appeal to the young and all those others who believe that some changes are desirable if this world is to become a better place."
Friedrich August von Hayek-The Road to Serfdom
Given the truth of the majority of the American conservative, the belief is that people should be held responsible for their own actions, and that to act in a manner contrary to common sense (fighting a cop just after you have robbed a store, or resisting arrest when you have a rap sheet longer than you are tall (Freddy Gray)) is not cause for concern with regard to changing our system.
I find it funny that such individuals as yourself speak against traditionalistic propensities of conservatives, yet fight tooth and nail to protect such programs as Social Security, Abortion on demand, and entitlement payments to the poor.
You do realize that all of these things are 30 and 40 years old, and can be considered traditions of the American culture. One might even say, they are old traditions that should make way for the new way of thinking.....
Either way, your belief that all conservatives believe this way is demonstrably wrong, and as such, easy to ignore. Which means your opinion isn't valid with Me.
I am waiting for one of you to prove me wrong...it has been YEARS...still crickets.
Let's talk about Freddie Gray. His 'rap sheet' is irrelevant. Gray was walking, and had committed no crime when officers on bicycles claim he ran. He was apprehended, with one officer bending Gray's legs backwards, and another holding Gray down by pressing a knee into Gray's neck, subsequent to which most witnesses contemporaneously commented that he "couldn't walk. Two bystanders captured Gray's arrest with video recordings, showing Gray, screaming in pain, being dragged to a police van by officers. The Baltimore Sun reported that another witness saw Gray being beaten with police batons. He was handcuffed and placed in a police van without a seatbelt and given a 'rough ride'...an unsanctioned practice where a handcuffed prisoner is placed without a seatbelt in an erratically driven vehicle. The medical investigation found that Gray had sustained the injuries while in transport. Gray died of injuries to his spinal cord.
There is overwhelming evidence of police brutality. Yet NONE of you conservatives who wail all the time about overreaching government and government invasion of our privacy has ONE word to say when it actually happens.
"In general, it can probably be said that the conservative does not object to coercion or arbitrary power so long as it is used for what he regards as the right purposes. He believes that if government is in the hands of decent men, it ought not to be too much restricted by rigid rules. Since he is essentially opportunist and lacks principles..."
Friedrich August von Hayek-Why I am Not a Conservative
I am not in the habit of wasting time on trying to change a closed mind.
I'll simply state My opinion, based upon the information I believe to be correct, and will carry on with My life. The fact that you disagree or have a low opinion of those who have the willingness disagree with you doesn't really matter much to anyone but yourself.
Don't want to defend your false charge against Freddie Gray?
Not a big deal...it's not like the poor kid died or something...oh WAIT...
When a fire company arrives on a fire and puts it out, do they have to replace the fire with something?"Walker: I'd 'absolutely' nuke the filibuster to repeal Obamacare"
But what does he propose to replace the ACA – or is he like most others on the right who advocates going back to the bad old days when millions of Americans had no access to affordable health care, when millions of Americans were subject to bankruptcy simply as a result of a catastrophic illness or injury, and when healthcare costs were rising out of control.
Want to repeal the ACA, fine – but have a plan ready to replace the ACA that will accomplish the same goals.
This is the issue. Freddie Gray was one isolated incident. But libs want to see vast trends behind one isolated incident. Never let a crisis go to waste etc etc.I disagree with you completely. You can only provide limited and anecdotal evidence of a few individuals that cannot, to any thinking person, provide a reality that everyone acts and believes in the manner you describe.Galt speaks for every conservative?REALLY? Go back and READ what you and people like Galt posted...teeth kicking, making people bleed from the ears, butt hurting
Do you honestly believe that? If so, I'll pretty much stop interacting with you now as you don't wish to apply critical thought to the hear and now, let alone to issues.
Galt and Sassy spoke on THIS thread. I never hear any of you 'conservatives' take people who speak that way to task.
I didn't just fall off the back of a turnip truck. I have heard 'conservatives' compare the death of people like Freddie Gray as 'taking out the garbage'
"Conservatism, though a necessary element in any stable society, is not a social program; in its paternalistic, nationalistic and power adoring tendencies it is often closer to socialism than true liberalism; and with its traditionalistic, anti-intellectual, and often mystical propensities it will never, except in short periods of disillusionment, appeal to the young and all those others who believe that some changes are desirable if this world is to become a better place."
Friedrich August von Hayek-The Road to Serfdom
Given the truth of the majority of the American conservative, the belief is that people should be held responsible for their own actions, and that to act in a manner contrary to common sense (fighting a cop just after you have robbed a store, or resisting arrest when you have a rap sheet longer than you are tall (Freddy Gray)) is not cause for concern with regard to changing our system.
I find it funny that such individuals as yourself speak against traditionalistic propensities of conservatives, yet fight tooth and nail to protect such programs as Social Security, Abortion on demand, and entitlement payments to the poor.
You do realize that all of these things are 30 and 40 years old, and can be considered traditions of the American culture. One might even say, they are old traditions that should make way for the new way of thinking.....
Either way, your belief that all conservatives believe this way is demonstrably wrong, and as such, easy to ignore. Which means your opinion isn't valid with Me.
I am waiting for one of you to prove me wrong...it has been YEARS...still crickets.
Let's talk about Freddie Gray. His 'rap sheet' is irrelevant. Gray was walking, and had committed no crime when officers on bicycles claim he ran. He was apprehended, with one officer bending Gray's legs backwards, and another holding Gray down by pressing a knee into Gray's neck, subsequent to which most witnesses contemporaneously commented that he "couldn't walk. Two bystanders captured Gray's arrest with video recordings, showing Gray, screaming in pain, being dragged to a police van by officers. The Baltimore Sun reported that another witness saw Gray being beaten with police batons. He was handcuffed and placed in a police van without a seatbelt and given a 'rough ride'...an unsanctioned practice where a handcuffed prisoner is placed without a seatbelt in an erratically driven vehicle. The medical investigation found that Gray had sustained the injuries while in transport. Gray died of injuries to his spinal cord.
There is overwhelming evidence of police brutality. Yet NONE of you conservatives who wail all the time about overreaching government and government invasion of our privacy has ONE word to say when it actually happens.
It turns out
Do bad incidents caused by police happen? Yes, of course
Is it indicative of widespread racism and police brutality? No, of course not.
