Democratic Party Wins "Weaseliest Organization" in Dilbert Poll

Rep. Gary A. Condit, D-Calif., not only lost his March 5 primary election, now he's finished second to decorating diva Martha Stewart -- but neither one of them is likely to trumpet this award. Scott Adams, creator of the popular comic strip "Dilbert," asked readers of the dilbert.com Web site to vote for "weaseliest" people and organizations of 2002. About 116,000 people voted, the Associated Press reported, with top "honors" going to Stewart, Condit -- who sidestepped questions about an alleged relationship with federal intern Chandra Levy -- and a French ice skating judge for her role in the voting irregularities at the 2002 Winter Olympics. In other political circles, the Democratic Party finished ahead of Major League Baseball as the weaseliest organization. Microsoft Corp. was named No. 1 weasel in the company category and in the race among nations, France was the surprise winner, besting Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Pakistan.

Truly disturbing. Microsoft is number one despite consumers and OEMs having a choice to say no and not patronize Microsoft. Yet with the government there is no option to say no to taxes, but there could be.

Had there never been an income tax and instead a consumption tax -- such as the NRST; national retail sales tax that eliminates all hidden taxes and fees and only applies to new products and services purchased but not used items -- with that, each person would know how much government is costing them.

That's far different than today where two-thirds of a person's taxes are withholding taxes that they never see, akin to "out of site, out of mind". Which the other third of taxes a person pays are "out of site, out of mind" -- they are fees and hidden taxes passed on to consumers.

On average, a person has fifty percent of their income extorted via withholding taxes, hidden taxes and fees passed on to consumers. I contend there's no way that had there only been a consumption tax such as the NRST that citizens never would have allowed the government to tax them fifty-percent on the dollar. Probably not even twenty-cents on the dollar. Thus, government wouldn't have been at most a third the size it is today.

That said, how many jobs did Microsoft create? How much have Microsoft products increased productivity and efficiency? How many jobs did government create without first taking jobs/money from somewhere else? How much has government increased productivity or efficiency? Which organization initiated force and threat of force against the other?

The government was free to not purchase Microsoft products but they chose to buy them to increase government "productivity" and "efficiency". Microsoft didn't initiate force against government. The government initiated threat of force against Microsoft.

Which is by far the weaseliest organization? Better question, which organization is a criminal organization hiding behind the banner of law?

What is the poll results a product of?...

"The oppressor no longer acts directly and with his own powers upon his victim. No, our conscience has become too sensitive for that. The tyrant and his victim are still present, but there is an intermediate person between them, which is the Government - that is, the Law itself. What can be better calculated to silence our scruples, and, which is perhaps better appreciated, to overcome all resistance? We all therefore, put in our claim, under some pretext or other, and apply to Government. We say to it, "I am dissatisfied at the proportion between my labor and my enjoyments. I should like, for the sake of restoring the desired equilibrium, to take a part of the possessions of others. But this would be dangerous. Could not you facilitate the thing for me? Could you not find me a good place? or check the industry of my competitors? or, perhaps, lend me gratuitously some capital which, you may take from its possessor? Could you not bring up my children at the public expense? or grant me some prizes? or secure me a competence when I have attained my fiftieth year? By this mean I shall gain my end with an easy conscience, for the law will have acted for me, and I shall have all the advantages of plunder, without its risk or its disgrace!" - Frederic Bastiat

Thus it follows logically:

"The state is the great fiction by which everybody tries to live at the expense of everyone else." -- Frederic Bastiat

Don't Miss the Patriots Rallies - October 25 and 26, 2002 Chicago, IL --- Washington, DC --- San Francisco,CA Cheer on Bill Simon in Long Beach, CA October 24th! Dump Davi$ Rally in Pasadena, CA October 26th! Help TakeBack America! - FReePWatch 2002
...DATE../..TIME...	...CITY../..SITE...	...ADDRESS..INFO...	...MORE INFORMATION...
Thursday 10/24/2002 11 - 11:30 am	Long Beach, CA	Hyatt Regency - Support Bill Simon 200 S. Pine St. - At Shoreline Drive Long Beach, CA 710 Fwy S., Follow the signs	California Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Bill Simon speaks to the Long Beach community about California's future. Click HERE for more info about the LONG BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "California Visionaries Luncheon". Meet in front of the Hotel at 1130 or earlier. Be Creative with your signs. "FOR SALE" Gray Davis signs are always in, the bigger the better!
FRiday 10/25/2002 445 pm, rain or shine.	Chicago, IL	Pre-Patriots Rally II FReep, ChicagoLand For more info, check out the Thread.	FReePers, Gather at Michigan Ave and Jackson, 4:45pm. We will head toward Columbus Drive at about 5pm to find our targets. Bring your flags, signs and patriotism! Keep those sign ideas coming!
Saturday 10/26/2002 530 pm, rain or shine.	Pasadena, CA	Dump Davi$ Rally JOIN THE CAMPAIGN CHICKEN AND THE CHICKEN TO DEBATE GOVERNOR IN PASADENA Firefighter Rally and BBQ with Gray Davis United Democratic Headquarters 1118 E. Green Street Pasadena, CA	Bring as big a "For Sale" sign as you can muster! Please RSVP to sfrank@simonforgovernor.com if you can make it.
Saturday 10/26/2002 10 am to 3 pm	Southern Cal - Burro Canyon	Liberty Belles Second Annual Belles, Bullets & Barbeque Halloween Thread Approximately 35 minutes from Los Angeles and San Bernardino Burro Canyon Shooting Park Info Directions - 11 miles north of the junction of the Foothill (210) Fwy and Azusa Ave. (Hwy 39).	THERE WILL BE A PRIZE FOR THE BEST ANNIE OAKLEY COSTUME! Bring some food to grill, firearms if you have them, and a costume (if you dare)! Proceeds will be donated to the Burro Canyon Shooting Park cleanup operation. SPECIAL NOTE: If the road to Burro Canyon is closed, simply inform the Park Ranger that you are going to Burro Canyon Shooting Park and they will let you through.
Saturday 10/26/2002 11 am until 3 pm, rain or shine.	Washington, DC	THE PATRIOTS RALLY FOR AMERICA II Original thread Update thread The Washington Monument Corner of 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW. C-SPAN will be striving to provide fair and balanced coverage for both the anti-war protests and the Patriots Rally.	Bring your flags, signs and patriotism! As always, the D.C. Chapter's rules for demonstrating will be in effect. Briefly, they are: No violence, no racism, no profanity, no threats, no provocations, obey the law and treat all law enforcement officers with respect.
Saturday 10/26/2002 12 pm	San Francisco, CA	West Coast Patriots Rally "Stop the Warped (Leftists)" Rally City Hall - across from the Civic Center Plaza. Carlton Goodlett Place between McAllister St. and Grove St.	Bring your flags, signs and patriotism! Please be aware, even though there may be police there, we are each responsible for our own safety. Parking available at the Civic Center Parking Garage. BART stops a few blocks away. Cal-train + bus is also available.
Tuesday 10/29/2002 12pm	New York City	Cipriani 42nd Street 110 East 42nd Street New York, NY	New York FReePers Heads UP!!! MICHAEL EISNER, the big cheese of Disney, and his family will be honored for their contributions to Jewish Home and Hospital. Barbara Walters presides, as her friend, Elton John, that man of many events, entertains. Cipriani 42nd Street is located at 110 East 42nd Street. It is situated on the South side of the Street between Lexington Avenue & Park Avenue. A clutch of famous names - Gov. Gray Davis - native son of NY, Sens. Joseph Lieberman and Barbara Boxer, Barry Diller - will send special video tributes.

Updated 16:30 10/23/02

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