“It’s a controversial statement, but it is also a true statement.”
The signal-to-noise ratio on this thread is quite low, but you are one of the few voices of reason.
Those screaming various insults are not actually debating the points made, with a few exceptions. This inability to rationally address points reflects poorly on the quality of people contributing to this forum, but it probably provides some insight into the mindset of the general GOP membership as well.
Of course the classic is simply attacking posters for saying anything remotely in agreement with Paul’s statement, without addressing the statement as well.
"The signal-to-noise ratio on this thread is quite low, but you are one of the few voices of reason.
Those screaming various insults are not actually debating the points made, with a few exceptions. This inability to rationally address points reflects poorly on the quality of people contributing to this forum, but it probably provides some insight into the mindset of the general GOP membership as well.
Of course the classic is simply attacking posters for saying anything remotely in agreement with Paul’s statement, without addressing the statement as well."
I haven't finished reading the rest of the thread, but I had to stop here to say thank you for your posts! I was beginning to wonder if I was on FR or a government cheerleading site. I honestly am amazed at the reaction here, when conservatives typically (unlike lefties) have some skepticism of government, and understand how important it is to be vigilant in regard to our freedom and individual rights. To me this thread is sad, very very sad.
The signal-to-noise ratio on this thread is quite low, but you are one of the few voices of reason.
Yeah, I noticed. The MSM is soundbites: “America GOING Fascist”. There’s no explanation of what is meant by that. In my book, Big Government IS fascism. So, any movement toward Big Government is moving toward fascism. I don’t think there is much disagreement around Free Republic that Big Government is getting bigger and more intrusive. Look at this “Energy Bill”, orders car companies how they are going to build their cars and what kind of cars they’re going to build. It outlaws incandescent light bulbs (I understand). If this isn’t movement toward fascism, what is?
Full disclosure, I voted for Ron Paul in ‘88. This time, I’m voting for Hunter or Thompson.