tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410493815118338763.post9153713168759869058..comments2023-10-30T07:04:32.920-05:00Comments on The Center for Dangerous Thought: Madison on the proper role of government...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02030936411280813325noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410493815118338763.post-69785976382304948952010-08-10T19:40:56.646-05:002010-08-10T19:40:56.646-05:00These are high ideals indeed. Have you ever wonder...These are high ideals indeed. Have you ever wondered what makes people decide they wish to go against those ideals? Ask why, for example, they start interfering?<br />One of the reasons is politicians. Some politicians (always with one eye on their vote bank) are able to legitimise interference simply by fomenting fear that the ‘others’ (other parties, other leaders, other communities or even other countries) won’t follow the tenets of these very goals or ideals.<br />And unfortunately, the others listen not to pithy, noble words but to the actions. They learn to say one thing and do something else as they realise that is the best way to be effective; do whatever they think is best for themselves, their party, community etc. Take the example of nuclear power. It is the ambition of all countries to acquire it now. It is definitely the most effective deterrent I’ve seen to date, that stops countries from invading each other. <br /><br />I would be interested to know if you think it is too late to start following the high ideals of Madison as things stand today.Khoty Mathurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706537182743683089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410493815118338763.post-31182209908103295812010-07-15T11:43:07.811-05:002010-07-15T11:43:07.811-05:00Fantastic example of BOTH what our countries found...Fantastic example of BOTH what our countries founders had in mind for America's role on many issues AND of the beliefs of the Libertarian Party. This part: "to avoid the slightest interference with the rights of conscience or the functions of religion, so wisely exempted from civil jurisdiction" SHOULD have religious people supporting the LP since we would realize that because of the separation of church and state no one should be able to stop their kids from praying in school; just so long as it wasn't mandatory for all.Radracerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08473097990920548494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410493815118338763.post-76476628319890780552010-07-14T17:58:46.751-05:002010-07-14T17:58:46.751-05:00John
Hope all is well. It's been awhile, but ...John<br /><br />Hope all is well. It's been awhile, but glad I'm here. <br /><br />I've told you before that politically we are two pees in a pod. Even tho politics is the worse thing ever. But in your opinion, why are so many Atheists liberals? I mean there aren't to many of them in bed with the Republicans. Obviously I think Libertarians seem to be the "fairest" and have the most common sense and acquire some sort of personal responsibility. And to your credit there does seem to be many Atheists in the Libertarian party.<br /><br />Later Buddy, feenofeenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483769284197614547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410493815118338763.post-52981671551461364452010-07-07T15:56:23.691-05:002010-07-07T15:56:23.691-05:00It seems that the government bureaucracy combined ...It seems that the government bureaucracy combined with the various police forces have become the standing army that endangers our liberties.That Damn Libertarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11593683565110597070noreply@blogger.com