@matthewlewis
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ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 3 months ago
Well, if you’re implying that America has no good qualities, or produces nothing of value as a Country for the rest of the world, or that a Citizen of America cannot represent these good qualities through both themselves and the Country, that which is undoubtedly interchangeable, then you’re clearly not speaking rationally. -
ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 3 months ago
You’re either in or out. As line dancing always make one look a bit foolish. -
ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 3 months ago
I agree about city, county, state. But state leads to congress, and congress leads to the president. They’re all connected, obviously. Further, reconciliation is always possible. -
ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 3 months ago
Res Publica. -
ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 3 months ago
Of course I think it’s worth my mental energy! Have you seen the news lately? And how does one ignore while also not ignoring? As an American it’s impossible to ignore. Ignoring is literally what led us to this moment. As an American my advice is put as much mental energy as is physically possible into reconciliation. Further, our gov…[Read more] -
ML light posted an update 5 years, 3 months ago
Just a few random thoughts thrown together in one place… and take a deep breath first, as I’m sure some of you will need it by the time you’re done reading this… Impeach Trump and Convict. Pence then Pardons Trump and the Capital rioters from all sides. This may relieve just enough social pressure and protect Us against the spectacle that wil…[Read more]
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Exceptional country with exceptional people still looking for their savior? Maybe that is a reason those exceptional people split in two groups. One Avatar won’t work anymore, two doesn’t go either! What know? The rest of the world is waiting with bated breath.
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Res Publica.
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Are you sure it’s worth the time or mental energy to even think about U.S. presidential politics anymore?
My advice to the rest of the world: Stop projecting any hopes onto the U.S., its government, or its foreign policy. Consider devoting your energy instead to improving, or devising ways to survive, conditions where you actually live.
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Of course I think it’s worth my mental energy! Have you seen the news lately? And how does one ignore while also not ignoring? As an American it’s impossible to ignore. Ignoring is literally what led us to this moment. As an American my advice is put as much mental energy as is physically possible into reconciliation. Further, our gov…
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Well, we disagree, but that’s a normal part of discussion. I’m not convinced reconciliation is a realistic prospect. My impression is Americans have spent too much time on the presidential and Congressional reality show in recent decades. The only politics I’ll devote much energy to will be city, county, or state; as little as possible to…
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I agree about city, county, state. But state leads to congress, and congress leads to the president. They’re all connected, obviously. Further, reconciliation is always possible.
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I forgot to mention the only exception, for me, to expending energy on federal issues: the possibility of curbing federal tyranny a little via the federal judiciary through lawsuits. I consider that a longshot, but not one worth totally giving up on yet.
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You’re either in or out. As line dancing always make one look a bit foolish.
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If it weren’t for the fact that American (bad) breath upsets worlds borders! Don’t even want to think what they are doing outside earth’s borders with the space force.
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Big difference what a country represents and what a individual within a country represents. Those are not interchangeable. Great people live everywhere.
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Well, if you’re implying that America has no good qualities, or produces nothing of value as a Country for the rest of the world, or that a Citizen of America cannot represent these good qualities through both themselves and the Country, that which is undoubtedly interchangeable, then you’re clearly not speaking rationally.
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No, that is not what I am implying at all. But Europeans and Americans could be more consious about what there respective governments do in other countries. Sorry to say that isn’t lovy dovy stuff most of the time! Thinking Western countries only contribute on the positive side of the balance sheet, then you’re not clearly speaking…
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I certainly didn’t imply that, nor would I. There is plenty of blame to go around if that’s all you’re interested in.
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ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 3 months ago
All the JP books at one time?!! Wow. I thought I had a book buying problem. We welcome you to the Addictive Book Buying Support Group, being an addict has never been so enlightening! Winston 1984 will help you get settled in.-
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ML light posted an update 5 years, 3 months ago
Sorry for the repost if you’re seeing it, the “post wiper” was at it again… What is that we are doing to take back not only our Culture but our Civilization? We click, scroll, and post, click, scroll, and post. We elevate our blood pressures. We send toxins of anxiety throughout our bloodstreams. We throw our hands up, and maybe even the very…[Read more]
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Right on brother well said. Let’s go everyone. What’s your plan? Mine? Let me think about one. When I get off my butt I let you know.
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Excellent point. As for me, health permitting:
– Move to someplace where: (a) there are more like-minded people; (b) in-person networking is more feasible; and (c) influencing local government is more realistic.
– At some point, write and publish books.
– Possibly teach/tutor remotely in the areas of English, French, grammar, or writing;… -
I was listening to a waltz while doing my cleaning. Best motivational music if you’re doing brain dead things and you need a beat.
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Myself — doing this( oh, and Teaching my ass off…):
“WATCHING THE WHEELS. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) – John Lennon (official music video HD)” on YouTube
https://youtu.be/uVXR2LYeFBI
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I can’t agree more. I hope everyone understands this type of thing is what I mean by “owning the culture”.
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lol … totally, Voxi
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Real change can only come one soul at a time. We can and must take personal responsibility for ourselves, let go of the past, live in the moment and, from that moment, create the next moment. Not easy, but simple. And powerful.
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ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 3 months ago
Ah yes, Dr. Scarmoge. I thought you were referencing Thrasymachus’ ideas on Justice and Injustice. I do think you are on to something with Nemesis coming for those who now enforce “Thrasymachian Justice” in our current day, or better said, those who now enforce “Thrasymachian Social Justice” and the imbalance thereof. Though, I can’t hel…[Read more] -
ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 3 months ago
Considering that we take our lead from the Roman Republic, I still maintain my original argument that we never were a true Republic in the classical Roman sense, nor certainly are we today. Especially when one considers the Republican Magistrates and all their varying levels of authority which could often be absolute, highly interchangeable,…[Read more] -
ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 3 months ago
I certainly sympathize with your perspective as our Government is looking more Oligarchical by the day. I worry that I paint myself as anti-democratic or radically Federalistic with my arguments, but this is certainly not the case, for the most part. As I’ve said before democracy seems to be best of the worst systems we have hence why any c…[Read more] -
ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 3 months ago
I reread the Mayflower Pact a few days ago after you had first mentioned it in another feed. I have some thoughts but would like to mull them over. I appreciate your thoughtful response and will ponder it for a time. Thanks, Laurent.-
You bet. One thing I will mention since you are curious is that the organization formed by the Mayflower compact may have changed over the decades and since we are not privy to that information as it is behind the corporate veil, we would not know what form it may be in today. I have simply inferred the structure. Happy hunting and feel free…
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ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 3 months ago
I’m familiar with Thrasymachus, or at least the little bits that we know of him through Plato. His thoughts on Justice appear quite Darwinian from my perspective. Quite a sophisticated Sophist, I say. I’m not all that familiar with the Nobel Nuns of Nonnberg— though the Abbey itself is well known— and their proposed question. Though, with yo…[Read more]-
Good Evening ML,
No intention of being cryptic here. The first reference is to the Nuns of Nonnberg asking the musical question (The Sound of Music) – How do you solve a problem like Maria?
The problem of Thrasymachus? … justice is nothing but the advantage of the stronger. Nemisis is not kind to those who intentionally and habitually…-
Ah yes, Dr. Scarmoge. I thought you were referencing Thrasymachus’ ideas on Justice and Injustice. I do think you are on to something with Nemesis coming for those who now enforce “Thrasymachian Justice” in our current day, or better said, those who now enforce “Thrasymachian Social Justice” and the imbalance thereof. Though, I can’t hel…
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ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 3 months ago
Well thought out reply, Fiat. I will enjoy pondering over your comments. -
ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 3 months ago
The “harmonic balance of powers”… this, I do declare (in my strongest southern accent), is the key issue at hand, one that We will likely forever grapple with… -
ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 3 months ago
Sorry for the repost. I tried a brief edit and it got wiped. Anyhow. The President is certainly not a Monarch, though there are some similarities, but the Founders tried their best to limit them, though in further contrast, they are certainly not the same thing in purely the philosophical sense. In short, regarding a few of their…[Read more]-
Cicero was a pragmatist in the modern sense. Any approach to Plato, to be fully appreciated, needs to include the numerical harmonic aspect which is only vaguely echoed in the “balance of powers” idea.
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The “harmonic balance of powers”… this, I do declare (in my strongest southern accent), is the key issue at hand, one that We will likely forever grapple with…
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Well, I do agree that a pure democracy equals the tyranny of the majority/mob. My own view on human nature being flawed derives from my observations rather than any religious or philosophical stance. Rule by the meritorious isn’t a bad idea in theory. The question is: Who determines what constitutes merit, and by what criteria? As to…
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Well thought out reply, Fiat. I will enjoy pondering over your comments.
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ML light posted an update 5 years, 3 months ago
Below is an argument I’ve been formulating for some time and yet I rarely have the opportunity to debate it and refine it further. So I put it forth here and welcome criticism and rebuttals with great pleasure, even those of the harshest kind, as didactic refinement is my never ceasing goal in this complicated regard. This argument is an assault u…[Read more]
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In what respects does the U.S. system not correspond to the Ciceronian republic? (I’m asking out of ignorance–I don’t know enough about Cicero.) Is it the fact that the “monarch” (president) is removeable, or that the presidency isn’t sufficiently monarchical?
I’ve not studied the philosophy of government, but in the debates I have heard,…
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Sorry for the repost. I tried a brief edit and it got wiped. Anyhow. The President is certainly not a Monarch, though there are some similarities, but the Founders tried their best to limit them, though in further contrast, they are certainly not the same thing in purely the philosophical sense. In short, regarding a few of their…
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Cicero was a pragmatist in the modern sense. Any approach to Plato, to be fully appreciated, needs to include the numerical harmonic aspect which is only vaguely echoed in the “balance of powers” idea.
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The “harmonic balance of powers”… this, I do declare (in my strongest southern accent), is the key issue at hand, one that We will likely forever grapple with…
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Well, I do agree that a pure democracy equals the tyranny of the majority/mob. My own view on human nature being flawed derives from my observations rather than any religious or philosophical stance. Rule by the meritorious isn’t a bad idea in theory. The question is: Who determines what constitutes merit, and by what criteria? As to…
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Well thought out reply, Fiat. I will enjoy pondering over your comments.
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… unfortunately, at least for the near future, the question is – to paraphrase the question raised by the nuns at Nonnberg Abbey “How do you solve a problem like Thrasymachus?”
A relevant question as it seems Nemesis is at hand.
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I’m familiar with Thrasymachus, or at least the little bits that we know of him through Plato. His thoughts on Justice appear quite Darwinian from my perspective. Quite a sophisticated Sophist, I say. I’m not all that familiar with the Nobel Nuns of Nonnberg— though the Abbey itself is well known— and their proposed question. Though, with yo…
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Good Evening ML,
No intention of being cryptic here. The first reference is to the Nuns of Nonnberg asking the musical question (The Sound of Music) – How do you solve a problem like Maria?
The problem of Thrasymachus? … justice is nothing but the advantage of the stronger. Nemisis is not kind to those who intentionally and habitually…-
Ah yes, Dr. Scarmoge. I thought you were referencing Thrasymachus’ ideas on Justice and Injustice. I do think you are on to something with Nemesis coming for those who now enforce “Thrasymachian Justice” in our current day, or better said, those who now enforce “Thrasymachian Social Justice” and the imbalance thereof. Though, I can’t hel…
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I have a very different view but we seem to get to the same place: “The form of government, be it Republic or Democracy we think we live under is not in fact how our government is formed.”I don’t mean to beat the drum as I’ve mentioned it before but the Mayflower Compact was amazing to me when I read it as it is a document that was shows…
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I reread the Mayflower Pact a few days ago after you had first mentioned it in another feed. I have some thoughts but would like to mull them over. I appreciate your thoughtful response and will ponder it for a time. Thanks, Laurent.
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You bet. One thing I will mention since you are curious is that the organization formed by the Mayflower compact may have changed over the decades and since we are not privy to that information as it is behind the corporate veil, we would not know what form it may be in today. I have simply inferred the structure. Happy hunting and feel free…
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Based on my years of education in civics and criminal and civil application of the US Constitution, I believe the founding fathers ultimately formed a Republic; however, upon reflection of events over the last few years’ right up to today, I believe we have not only ceased to be a republic, but moreover we are not even a democracy. The r…
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I certainly sympathize with your perspective as our Government is looking more Oligarchical by the day. I worry that I paint myself as anti-democratic or radically Federalistic with my arguments, but this is certainly not the case, for the most part. As I’ve said before democracy seems to be best of the worst systems we have hence why any c…
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Well written post, Rheba. Yes, it is a Republic that morphed into a Democracy over time. Today we are barely clinging to that as the widespread election fraud indicated the system can be easily manipulated by liars, cheaters, and worse. Today we see the oligarchy’s influence in Canceling anyone with your ideas out of existence in the free…
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Considering that we take our lead from the Roman Republic, I still maintain my original argument that we never were a true Republic in the classical Roman sense, nor certainly are we today. Especially when one considers the Republican Magistrates and all their varying levels of authority which could often be absolute, highly interchangeable,…
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My mother used to say our country was just like the Roman Empire and was heading toward the same end. At the time, she seemed melodramatic – not now. Although she was educated in a small Texas town, upon reflection, I think she learned a lot more than many today.
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Thanks Nidster. I however think that the only democracy ever in this country took place in the New England style town meeting.
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It was widespread in the earlier times, and then diluted over time. Consider the nation was very young at the time of the ‘adoption’ of a Constitution. Virginia was the birthplace of the ‘American tobacco’ trade. Need to research the Central American, Caribbean islands and South American aspect for the gold and tobacco trade routes very,…
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ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 3 months ago
Considering that we all reside on a forum that was created by one of the greatest speculators of our time, speculation that is done with the highest quality of precision, one may simply ask that such precision carries on with not only our posts but with our use of language. As one may argue that the precise accuracy of our language is the…[Read more] -
ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 3 months ago
No disrespect intended. But how can we still be the gullible? This “intel” emanates from two defunct lawyers of Trump, a wood working Monkey, and just about every bearded You-Tuber with “secret sources”. I’m pretty sure CAF has a term for this. Believe me, I’m all for Hope but this ain’t it… -
ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 3 months ago
Or… when he just finished making a beautiful background, he’d say something to the effect, “Okay, we’re going to need a bit of courage now.” As he’d then proceed to paint a huge black line right down the canvas. Worry not though, it always became some epic sort of tree! Bob was one of the best TV personalities, by far. - Load More
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