Random Chat and Forum Introductions 5
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PelleNilsson, "Random Chat and Forum Introductions 5" #1205, 9 Mar 2010 6:31 am
I don't have to,
TrilliumV.2, "Random Chat and Forum Introductions 5" #1183, 8 Mar 2010 3:55 pm
answered it for me.
Average liberals usually don't announce themselves as socialists, but
rather blast away at capitalism, corporations and conservatives. I
can only assume they favor the left wing model of governance.
McLovin - Mar 9, 2010 1:24 pm (#1207 of 1224)
Average American "conservatives" have been adhering to a peculiar standard since Reagan (at least since Reagan): There is
nothing
too ridiculous for them to claim with a straight face...
- Mar 9, 2010 3:27 pm (#1208 of 1224)
Then we can have civil war over abortion funding, elective voluntary euthanasia, mandatory vaccinations, etc. etc. etc.?
Right...like this apathetic poplulace is going to start a civil war over anything.
BTDT, never happen again.
So the ones who yearn for a Czechoslovak type of society are Judith, Bela and Steven, is that right Steve? You want to add somebody, perhaps?
- Mar 9, 2010 4:20 pm (#1210 of 1224)
Being a Swede, you're already at least half commie anyways, Pelle.
Sinbad44
- Mar 9, 2010 4:25 pm (#1211 of 1224)
I once worked with a guy from Czechoslovakia. He and his wife had escaped the country by claiming they were going on a vacation. They took a couple of suitcases and walked away fom everything else.
In short, he said it wasn't very nice there.
- Mar 9, 2010 4:44 pm (#1212 of 1224)
I don't yearn for that type of government...I've read Milan Kundera. And the doctor who diagnosed my son in the 70s was one of those who packed a vacation bag and walked away...so I have heard some first-hand tales of what life was like there.
But please, Steve (and by extension, Pelle), feel free to label me what you wish...it will have no bearing on my life at all.
- Mar 9, 2010 5:56 pm (#1213 of 1224)
I think one can have an interest in a Swedish-style health care system or such without automatically wanting to drive a tank in the next Prague Spring.
Steve (and by extension, Pelle)
So you think I'm an extension of Steve? I've never been more insulted in my life.
- Mar 9, 2010 8:09 pm (#1215 of 1224)
I meant because you seem to have to picked up Steve's mantra of me wanting a socialist government...when all I said was that some things make me lean more toward that way of thinking.
I never said I wanted my government or my country to become SOCIALIST.
- Mar 9, 2010 8:13 pm (#1216 of 1224)
Judith, I really don't think that's what Pelle meant. NOT. AT. ALL.
- Mar 9, 2010 8:23 pm (#1217 of 1224)
Well, it wouldn't be the first time I misunderstood something posted by him...or vice versa.
Well, I'M a Commie, and damn proud of it! From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs! If you're not socialist, you're antisocial!
I am NOT a Marxist, a Leninist, a Stalinist or a Maoist.
I am also not a Trotzkyite, although I may resemble one at times.
barry schwarz
- Mar 10, 2010 3:56 am (#1220 of 1224)
Did someone say, "coffee"? Mmmmmmmmmm.
- Mar 10, 2010 12:37 pm (#1221 of 1224)
BArry - I have a new espresso machine. Any drink you want - coming up!
- Mar 10, 2010 2:37 pm (#1222 of 1224)
I'll bring the coffee cake.
- Mar 10, 2010 7:03 pm (#1223 of 1224)
This used to be a hopping place. Where did all the people go?
Marc-A
- Mar 10, 2010 9:19 pm (#1224 of 1224)
Can't remember how many times I head that one during my 10 years or so on Random International
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