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2009-12-15 Home Front: Politix

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Posted by Fred 2009-12-15 10:16|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws.
Ayn Rand

Posted by Formerly Dan 2009-12-15 17:15|| 2009-12-15 17:15|| Front Page Top

#2 China has done the same thing for centuries to keep the peasants in check. If anyone complains about anything, the Mandarins come out and find fault with you, thus discrediting your complaint. The fact that your complaint was 100% valid does not matter in the least in this thought system.

Posted by gromky 2009-12-15 19:51|| 2009-12-15 19:51|| Front Page Top

#3 Rand is proving to be prescient regarding our current national government.

Posted by OldSpook 2009-12-15 23:57|| 2009-12-15 23:57|| Front Page Top

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