When did George say he wanted to government to have the power?If you want to right these wrongs then "you've got to get mad". Get off your ass and do something.
Not really, government should allow companies to make as much profit as they can FAIRLY. When big companies play dirty and squash the little guys, then government has a responsibility to intervene and level the playing field.
What makes one think other countries are any better? Well, they all have their problems, but I'll take them if it means I get free health care, a pension, several weeks of paid vacation per year, better food, a more rational populace, and many other benefits.On the UN Human Freedom Index, the U.S. is the 13th freest country (and this was done several years ago, we're very likely lower now). This means that there are at least 12 other countries that have more freedom than we do.Here, check out how we compare to other rich nations: <a class="user" href="http://www.huppi.com/kangaroo/8Comparison.htm#Back87">http://www.huppi.com/kangaroo/8Comparison.htm#Back87</a>
I think it might be time to stop referring to Carlin as a comedian. At this point, he's more of a generic spoken-word artist. He's pulled a Mark Twain: hilarious commentator in his youth, crotchety old lecturer as he ages.
daedalus81Jul 30, 2007
When did George say he wanted to government to have the power?If you want to right these wrongs then "you've got to get mad". Get off your ass and do something.
Closed AccountJul 30, 2007
If you win the lottery can you join?
n8glennJul 31, 2007
Not really, government should allow companies to make as much profit as they can FAIRLY. When big companies play dirty and squash the little guys, then government has a responsibility to intervene and level the playing field.
omnithoughtJul 31, 2007
What makes one think other countries are any better? Well, they all have their problems, but I'll take them if it means I get free health care, a pension, several weeks of paid vacation per year, better food, a more rational populace, and many other benefits.On the UN Human Freedom Index, the U.S. is the 13th freest country (and this was done several years ago, we're very likely lower now). This means that there are at least 12 other countries that have more freedom than we do.Here, check out how we compare to other rich nations: <a class="user" href="http://www.huppi.com/kangaroo/8Comparison.htm#Back87">http://www.huppi.com/kangaroo/8Comparison.htm#Back87</a>
sqrt7744Jul 31, 2007
hmm.... ever heard the term "elitist a**hole"? Because I think it applies to you pretty accurately.
hamadryadJul 31, 2007
I think it might be time to stop referring to Carlin as a comedian. At this point, he's more of a generic spoken-word artist. He's pulled a Mark Twain: hilarious commentator in his youth, crotchety old lecturer as he ages.
ugliejoshJul 31, 2007
That's what I started to do... Then I realized how far away Washington is and gas is f**king expensive.
Closed AccountJul 15, 2008
Hi,Here is the "real truth" of our Country...If anyone here can 'handle' the TRUTH.<a class="user" href="http://iraqsinconvenienttruth.com/2008/07/07/the-truth-of-our-country-from-the-start/">http://iraqsinconvenienttruth.com/2008/07/07/the-t ...</a>PEACE!Dan<a class="user" href="http://iraqsinconvenienttruth.com/">http://iraqsinconvenienttruth.com/</a>