SpeedRacer

If this is the case, then much of the political bickering is over how to adjust that amalgam. So why does Obama get labeled as an extreme leftist socialist, and the Republicans say that they're against socialism? Aren't they actually pretty close (the mainstream Dems & Reps), and they're just arguing over relatively minor adjustments? Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

Isn't the USA's system an AMALGAM of capitalism and socialism? Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

OK then, if you're right, then that is just a few more examples of socialism to add to the list. Even still, isn't it still true that any government-provided services are examples of socialism? In the example you discuss, the government is exerting partial control over production, but the actual production is being carried out by private corporations. But in the case of government services, it is the state that is actually doing the producing. Isn't that even MORE blatantly socialist? Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

Boobs are dangerous. Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

There's been a lot of people going around who seem to believe that socialism is wealth redistribution. In other words, the government takes money (generated in the marketplace) away from people & corporations and redistributes it, and that (according to them) is socialism. But it isn't. Socialism is collective or state control over the means of production. Look it up. Governments provide certain services, such as military, police, roads, post office, etc. So if the government controls the means of production of those services, then doesn't that mean that anyone who works for the government is engaging in a socialist activity?? So isn't there some irony in a person who loudly denounces the evils of socialism, and then encourages his children to join the military? Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

It is both, actually, so long as the thing you're doing wrong is legal. I'm not defending wrong-doing at all, if it is wrong it is wrong. But within the realm of a free society you can act like an asshole as long as you keep it technically legal. Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

NO, they're saying too MANY people have too LITTLE money. Read the article. Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

So, does that mean he's a Manifest Nazi? Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

It was Vikings. Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

Bullshit. It's a good idea to save 10% but why does one team get the blame for not teaching our kids that? And as for deficit spending, why do only the Liberals get blamed for it? Is it OK when the Conservatives do deficit spending, just because they loudly pretend to be against it? Politics is bullshit. Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

Yep. And after saying those things, he got into office and proved it. Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

Goatfuck stupid idea. Is he serious or is he just trying to make a point of some kind. Hopefully it will never pass. Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

96.97%. Missed the one about FDR & Supreme Court

Bible isn't a science textbook. How come people keep dwelling on this? It's not that hard a concept. Get past the first two chapters & tell me how, for example, the book of luke contradicts science. Anyway, getting back to the kid getting hit by a dumptruck. God endowed matter with certain physical qualities. These qualities are what allow the physical universe to function. These qualities are also why the force of the truck caused the child to die. Maybe we humans are dicks for inventing trucks. Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

But science doesn't go against Christian belief (for non-fundamentalists, which is most of them). Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

God invented dicks. Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

Hey, if nothing existed in the first place, there would be no one around to get killed. Problem solved! Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

Did someone identify God as the driver of the dumptruck? Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

Atheists don't have to worry about suffering the embarassment of getting Raptured straight off the toilet. I wish you guys would address the more relevant questions instead of rehashing the same old arguments, Also. The Bible says God "rested" on the 7th day of creation. So how exactly did he rest? Is there some giant couch or LazyBoy floating around somewhere? What exactly does God do on his day off? Does he go bowling with planets, or what? Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

Why was the title of this thread "Jesus Guys"? Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

What would happen if the Rapture occurs while I'm taking a dump? I would hope it would at least wait until I finished wiping. I know that Scripture tells us to always be ready, but I mean, come on. Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

51 states would be a prime number. You'd screw up the stars on the flag. Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

The decision was made in 1947. 1948 is the year of Israel's independence. Israel claims that the land the Palestinians know as their home was promised to them by some god. That is ridiculous to claim and there is absolutely no such proof of any such god. What Israel is doing would not be tolerated if any other country or State were to expand their borders by illegally occupying and building on land not theirs. What is applied to other countries should apply to Israel. ? . How did we get Texas, again? For that matter, how did we get America? Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

Maybe, but it has only been in recent centuries that people have chosen to bring the GOVERNMENT into it. We didn't always have government-issued marriage licenses. If you want to preserve traditional marriage, then do so, but just don't use the government. Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------

OK, there are not enough photos in this thread. Speed Racer --------------------------------------------------