If Americans allow the Republican agenda to dictate "how things are supposed to be," particularly when it comes to individual choice regarding the use of contraception which is essentially a religious doctrine, it should be viewed as an assault on the Constitution and democracy itself.
Conservatism by current GOP standards is gathering social morality and attempting to mold it into a framework where the government decides how the population should use their bodies. Nothing could be a better example of this than proposed laws in states like Virginia and Alabama, which would allow the government to force women to have a probe placed inside their vagina as a prerequisite for a constitutionally legal abortion.
How exactly does such an invasive, unnecessary medical test fit into the Republican rhetoric of promoting less government and more freedom? Well, it doesn't. If anything, it proves that the hypocrisy of the GOP is manifesting itself into the greatest lie ever told to the American public.
America became the greatest nation on earth because the freedom and creativity of its people was encouraged, not squashed.
There is nothing more personal than love-making. Throughout history, it has inspired literature, music, art, and many of the intangible ideals that the human race values...
Conservatism by current GOP standards is gathering social morality and attempting to mold it into a framework where the government decides how the population should use their bodies. Nothing could be a better example of this than proposed laws in states like Virginia and Alabama, which would allow the government to force women to have a probe placed inside their vagina as a prerequisite for a constitutionally legal abortion.
How exactly does such an invasive, unnecessary medical test fit into the Republican rhetoric of promoting less government and more freedom? Well, it doesn't. If anything, it proves that the hypocrisy of the GOP is manifesting itself into the greatest lie ever told to the American public.
America became the greatest nation on earth because the freedom and creativity of its people was encouraged, not squashed.
There is nothing more personal than love-making. Throughout history, it has inspired literature, music, art, and many of the intangible ideals that the human race values...
If Americans allow the Republican agenda to dictate "how things are supposed to be," particularly when it comes to individual choice regarding the use of contraception which is essentially a religious doctrine, it should be viewed as an assault on the Constitution and democracy itself.
Conservatism by current GOP standards is gathering social morality and attempting to mold it into a framework where the government decides how the population should use their bodies. Nothing could be a better example of this than proposed laws in states like Virginia and Alabama, which would allow the government to force women to have a probe placed inside their vagina as a prerequisite for a constitutionally legal abortion.
How exactly does such an invasive, unnecessary medical test fit into the Republican rhetoric of promoting less government and more freedom? Well, it doesn't. If anything, it proves that the hypocrisy of the GOP is manifesting itself into the greatest lie ever told to the American public.
America became the greatest nation on earth because the freedom and creativity of its people was encouraged, not squashed.
There is nothing more personal than love-making. Throughout history, it has inspired literature, music, art, and many of the intangible ideals that the human race values most.
Any government or politician claiming that the government should play a role in controlling the physical body of another human being should be chastised, not praised or encouraged, if America is to remain a free and thriving society.
The 2012 elections are turning out to be less about issues and more about turning the United States into a completely different country.
Perhaps the most disturbing aspect of the current political climate is that too many people seem willing to support politicians who will ultimately make their lives less private, less prosperous, and much less free. The obvious question is why would anyone want to do that?
(more)Conservatism by current GOP standards is gathering social morality and attempting to mold it into a framework where the government decides how the population should use their bodies. Nothing could be a better example of this than proposed laws in states like Virginia and Alabama, which would allow the government to force women to have a probe placed inside their vagina as a prerequisite for a constitutionally legal abortion.
How exactly does such an invasive, unnecessary medical test fit into the Republican rhetoric of promoting less government and more freedom? Well, it doesn't. If anything, it proves that the hypocrisy of the GOP is manifesting itself into the greatest lie ever told to the American public.
America became the greatest nation on earth because the freedom and creativity of its people was encouraged, not squashed.
There is nothing more personal than love-making. Throughout history, it has inspired literature, music, art, and many of the intangible ideals that the human race values most.
Any government or politician claiming that the government should play a role in controlling the physical body of another human being should be chastised, not praised or encouraged, if America is to remain a free and thriving society.
The 2012 elections are turning out to be less about issues and more about turning the United States into a completely different country.
Perhaps the most disturbing aspect of the current political climate is that too many people seem willing to support politicians who will ultimately make their lives less private, less prosperous, and much less free. The obvious question is why would anyone want to do that?
I think it is great although maybe a bit later that you have finally put away all the distractions and have decided to start talking about what is and has been the most important thing facing America for these past three and a half years.
I hope you all can contact your Representative and get them to focus on this important issue too.
So it is good to see we are now all on the same page and maybe if we all work together we can end the partisanship and finally get something done.
I applaud you for taking this great step forward!
I just wish the GOP would understand this as well...
I feel bad for the kids of today, not enough good jobs and for sure no real future with companies like there were in my time I have a pension, those jobs with pension are few now. I also feel bad for the older generation that needs extra income to live. DC mentality is not helping.
I planned for years and did a decent job, but Obama has me second guessing if all my hard work and planning will be enough with the prices SKY rocketing daily.
This is a brutal, cut-throat job market. putting a percentage on it only tells a fraction of the story. Many of those lucky enough to work are doing so with fewer benefits and a slashed-down salary. I lucked out. The entire time i was a builder, I also dealt in the antiques business. I managed ot make the transition, but half of my friends are either under-employed or out of work.
I'm rooting for everyone that is out of work or in debt. I was there once, and it is a gloomy place to dwell
But no rave.
Make what you want to know the topic of discussion.
So many times regulations are brought in for no other reason than to create red tape to bog down the smaller players in the market. The government needs to provide impartial oversight of business. That requires enforced separation of government people and business people.
I think that upon becoming a government regulator, a person should have to sign an agreement that after retiring from their post, they will live off their pension and never again work in business or receive money from any other source. It's the only practical way I can think of to remove the incentive for the insider shenanigans among business and regulators that are destroying so much American business.
But anyway, let's talk about jobs and the economy: