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Oh, the drama.
Calling the kettle black, Thunderpussy?
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Obamas racist new tax targeting whites.
- Thread starter peilthetraveler
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Calling the kettle black, Thunderpussy?
Quote from Rearden Metal:
"Did you really think that we want those laws to be observed?" said Dr. Ferris. "We want them broken." You'd better get it straight that it's not a bunch of boy scouts you're up against - then you'll know that this is not the age for beautiful gestures. We're after power and we mean it. You fellows were pikers, but we know the real trick, and you'd better get wise to it. There's no way to rule innocent men. 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. Who wants a nation of law-abiding citizens? What's there in that for anyone? But just pass the kind of laws that can neither be observed nor enforced nor objectively interpreted - and you create a nation of law-breakers - and then you cash in on guilt. Now, that's the system, Mr. Rearden, that's the game and once you understand it, you'll be much easier to deal with."
~Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged
are you an Aynie objectivist? that woman was whacked! :eek:
Quote from pairsarbtooo:
For the record....sunscreen can be attributed to skin cancer. I doubt it but if any of you know something about organic chemistry the benzo rings in sunscreen shoot off free electrons in the presence of UV radiation, causing damage to skin cells.
UV radiation is important for things like: vitamin D formation (bone mineralization, protection against many other forms of cancer), proper neurotransmitter balance.
We didn't evolve inside under flouroescent lighting. Most depression can be eliminated by daily exposure to bright sunlight. But...since nobody can sell sunlight, the FDA cannot regulate it and physicians cannot prescribe it.
Ever feel shitty in the winter or crappy when you work indoors all day long, and all of the sudden feel relaxed and happy when you go outside? It's a simple test. The medical community wants you to cover up and wear sunscreen, which is actually a prescription for lower moods and more cancer.
Anyway, food for thought. If anyone wants to confirm this just do some research. If you disagree fine, but at least do your own research.
In response to the person asking questions about authorities.
Sunscreen filters out rays that burn... allowing you much more time in the sun.
Many have speculated the rays which may cause cancer get right through. so when all the fair skinned people spend 4 hours on the beach instead of 10 minutes. ...
Quote from killthesunshine:
are you an Aynie objectivist? that woman was whacked! :eek:
Argumentum ad hominem
This may interest you: Three Felonies a Day http://www.threefelonies.com/
Also: The Technology of Political Control (written in 1977 by Carol Ackroyd, Tim Shallice, ors)
Just wait until they propose their re-education camps.
uncharacteristic of late, an example of incrementalism...
who could disagree that these self-indulgent, shriveled prunes should be regulated.
what's next, I think that is obvious ... think CARBON
(lock and load, indeed)
who could disagree that these self-indulgent, shriveled prunes should be regulated.
what's next, I think that is obvious ... think CARBON
(lock and load, indeed)
If over time enough people think "it's logical" to restrict risky action due to the potential economic harm to society,
how long until people start defecting from the USA?
At what point does it become too risky to do anything other than take public transportation to work and back and spend all your free time watching TV?
how long until people start defecting from the USA?
At what point does it become too risky to do anything other than take public transportation to work and back and spend all your free time watching TV?
"but rather making EVERYONE a lawbreaker, and then selectively enforcing those laws against those individuals whom the government wishes to oppress."
So when you were busted for breaking drug laws, it only happened because the government was out to get and oppress you!
Paranoia, the destroyer...
So when you were busted for breaking drug laws, it only happened because the government was out to get and oppress you!
Paranoia, the destroyer...
Quote from Rearden Metal:
This is already the case. Ever fill out a form with inaccurate information and mail it? That's felony mail fraud. Ever gotten a blowjob? That's felony sodomy in many states. Ever violate copyright laws? Five year federal felony right there. Ever threaten to kick someone's ass on the internet? Another five year felony.
The bottom line is that if you're not in a coma and all of your activities were known to the authorities, they could legally put each and every one of us in prison for life if they felt like it. Of course imprisoning an entire nation isn't the plan, but rather making EVERYONE a lawbreaker, and then selectively enforcing those laws against those individuals whom the government wishes to oppress.
Quote from trackstar:
this is ridiculous, are we going to tax fast food because its unhealthy?
We should. Look at the US today - from kids to adults - more obesity than anytime in our history. I resent that healthy people, who eat well and work out, will now be subsidizing people who CHOOSE to abuse their bodies and who will incur substantially higher health care costs as they develop more chronic health conditions. And changing the thread topic a bit but we have no business incurring people who CHOOSE to be unhealthy and endanger their own health. Do auto insurers cover poor drivers who rack up tickets and cause accidents? No, they weed out the poor risk candidates.