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16 years ago @ Big Government - ObamaCare: Fighting On · 1 reply · +2 points

The best place to affect systemic change is within the system. The system failed too many times to make changes, so outside action became necessary. The good doctor sounds like the elitists in our universities when he decides to quit rather than stand and fight the system from within. I would rather he stay a medical professional and practice Civil Disobedience instead of running away.
If he can't provide the care that is necessary under law, than he should BREAK THE LAW. Where are there police who will lock up doctors for healing people. What jury will convict a caregiver of giving care. If there are concrete problems with the new laws (when they go into effect) than the best way to fix them is probably Jury Nullification. Laws are merely words on paper until somebody enforces it. If juries refuse to convict, the law returns to mere words.
I would stand behind the doctors who stand strong against unjust laws, but they must remain standing and not bow out before the battle has even begun.

Vote out an incumbent this year!

16 years ago @ Big Journalism - SOS - RED ALERT - New ... · 2 replies · +1 points

Are you THAT ignorant of history? Cincinnatus was the model for all citizen public servants. He was given absolute authority over the entire Roman government and military during a time of crisis. When he had completed the task, he relinquished power and returned to his plow. That is the Hero I want to emulate.

Anyway, the Afghan Mujaheddin were outfitted by the CIA when the Soviet army invaded. (watch "Charlie Wilson's War for more info) The training and equipment they provided were the beginnings of the Taliban, who provided safe-haven for Osama Bin-Laden and Al-Quaeda. I.E. The CIA enabled Jihadists. Never said they didn't do it for good reasons...

16 years ago @ Big Journalism - SOS - RED ALERT - New ... · 0 replies · +1 points

So you want our soldiers to die from tainted meat, your tax dollars to prop up pointless businesses, and to be ignorant of what your opposition is trying to do? Who's the thug now?

Read your history, Progressives spurred important changes. Don't lump the modern "Progressives" with those true American heroes. Call them Neo-Progressives.

16 years ago @ Big Journalism - SOS - RED ALERT - New ... · 4 replies · 0 points

The CIA were Jihadist enablers.

16 years ago @ Big Journalism - SOS - RED ALERT - New ... · 0 replies · +3 points

I don't agree. The CIA has had the rug pulled out from under them, and they are more than willing to get into a pissing contest with the DOD. Plus, it wouldn't be their people who would face the physical response of this disclosure. I don't think that the NYT has any journalistic reason to publish the story, but I'd believe that they are sitting on a folder full of names right now.

16 years ago @ Big Journalism - SOS - RED ALERT - New ... · 2 replies · 0 points

1) Progressives are not bad. They are people who see a problem and want to fix it. Historically, they have done many things to help regular Americans including soldiers. (ie Rotten meat casualties in Cuba, 1898)
2) Not all for-profit businesses are neccessary or beneficial to our society. The student-loan companies are not providing a service that justifies the compensation that they deserve. Beyond that, the profits they "earned" were in fact subsidies from the taxpayers. Do I want the government handling these loans? No. Will the money be put to better use? Maybe. Is it wrong to end business with a sub-contractor whenever you want? Not at all.
3) Reading the New York Times is not going to turn your underwear pink or start your heart bleeding. It will however inform you of the stances that your "opponents" are taking. Being informed of what your "enemies" are doing is exactly what this article is all about.

16 years ago @ Big Journalism - SOS - RED ALERT - New ... · 1 reply · +2 points

Last time I checked, the "National Inquirer" is doing some pretty good journalism down there in FL. Don't put the NYT up to their level.

16 years ago @ Big Government - The Recession's Fat Ca... · 0 replies · +1 points

After reading a bit more on the story, I have to agree with you. They knew that their jobs were being held for them, and they exploited the program. I hope your community can get some results from the pressure they are about to face. God bless.

16 years ago @ Big Government - The Recession's Fat Ca... · 2 replies · +1 points

Overpaid? For sure. Dishonest, not so much. They freely admit to gaming the system. There is no reason why a pension should bar you from employment, however they do not NEED to receive their pension when they are in the top percentiles of earners. I am glad to see that the loophole has been closed, but it is a shame that it cannot be rectified. Virginia definitely makes you leave the schools system when you retire, otherwise my father would probably have tried a stunt like this. The worst part by far is that it seems to be only the top-earners and other "people in high places" who are receiving this advantage. That show GREAT leadership to the students.

16 years ago @ Big Government - The Recession's Fat Ca... · 4 replies · +1 points

That sounds applicable to the situations in Union-dominated states, but Virginia is not one of them. I'm not saying that the education system couldn't afford some change, it could. This situation is one borne out of panic and necessity, not a long-term strategy that being put into place to benefit its participants.
Point being, unemployment is still going up.

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