What is the one thing that shapes your whole political philosophy?

Thinking about stuff.

I think political issues are way too complicated to simplify it like thatJML897

From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs.

platonic and technocratic principles.

the federal government, if technocratic, should have absolute power, the tyranny that is democracy should be abolished.

A supremely strong military is also required for an ideal state.

Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

Douche and turd.

Idk. Hedonism or pragmatism, maybe. Rich3232

controlled hedonism is a very powerful tool.

[QUOTE="Rich3232"]Idk. Hedonism or pragmatism, maybe. frannkzappa

controlled hedonism is a very powerful tool.

platonic and technocratic principles.

the federal government, if technocratic, should have absolute power, the tyranny that is democracy should be abolished.

A supremely strong military is also required for an ideal state.

frannkzappa

Freedom is such an empty and soulless word nowHoolaHoopMan

Utilitarianism.

Sustainability

Utilitarianism.

coolbeans90

Utilitarianism.

coolbeans90

[QUOTE="coolbeans90"]

Utilitarianism.

BossPerson

oh god no

he recently visited TDH

enough lai for this month

Utilitarianism.

coolbeans90

[QUOTE="BossPerson"][QUOTE="coolbeans90"]

Utilitarianism.

coolbeans90

oh god no

he recently visited TDH

enough lai for this month

Another reason for me not to go back to TDH.

[QUOTE="coolbeans90"]

[QUOTE="BossPerson"]trying to bait Lai? jimkabrhel

oh god no

he recently visited TDH

enough lai for this month

Another reason for me not to go back to TDH.

[QUOTE="jimkabrhel"]

[QUOTE="coolbeans90"]

oh god no

he recently visited TDH

enough lai for this month

Rich3232

Another reason for me not to go back to TDH.

no idea how raw does it

[QUOTE="Rich3232"][QUOTE="jimkabrhel"]

Another reason for me not to go back to TDH.

coolbeans90

no idea how raw does it

He'd end up calling me an enemy there as well as here.

[QUOTE="Rich3232"][QUOTE="jimkabrhel"]

Another reason for me not to go back to TDH.

coolbeans90

no idea how raw does it

TDH sounds interesting somebody post a link please.

TDH sounds interesting somebody post a link please.

frannkzappa

[QUOTE="frannkzappa"]

TDH sounds interesting somebody post a link please.

DroidPhysX

hm?

TDH sounds interesting somebody post a link please.

frannkzappa

dunno if it'll be your cup of tea, but here you go:

http://s4.zetaboards.com/The_Daily_Happening/index/

Is there a reason that i can't find any threads or am i just stupid?

Science

Is there a reason that i can't find any threads or am i just stupid?

frannkzappa

oh

iirc, you have to register an account

and i dont recall if they still require admin approval for new accounts, but they approve them all and one of the admins is online all the time

[QUOTE="HoolaHoopMan"]Freedom is such an empty and soulless word nowAce6301

Federal government should (in my opinion) be there to protect people militarily, and to protect their rights granted by the constitution. It should do little else.

I think the government should let people be. That is freedom to me.

[QUOTE="Ace6301"][QUOTE="HoolaHoopMan"]Freedom is such an empty and soulless word nowBMD004

Federal government should (in my opinion) be there to protect people militarily, and to protect their rights granted by the constitution. It should do little else.

I think the government should let people be. That is freedom to me.

But a well organized government is better in every respect when compared to the individual.

a weak federal government holds the people back.

[QUOTE="Ace6301"][QUOTE="HoolaHoopMan"]Freedom is such an empty and soulless word nowBMD004

Federal government should (in my opinion) be there to protect people militarily, and to protect their rights granted by the constitution. It should do little else.

I think the government should let people be. That is freedom to me.

Ball bearings.

[QUOTE="BMD004"]

[QUOTE="Ace6301"] Imo it always was. It's such a relative and yet meaningless concept. In any situation anyone would have something that they would say is keeping them down, whether it be the government, businesses, culture or even their own limitations within an environment. Having people feel that they're free enough is a part of not pissing them off if anyone was wondering but again freedom is a bit too subjective to bother basing an entire view around imo.frannkzappa

Federal government should (in my opinion) be there to protect people militarily, and to protect their rights granted by the constitution. It should do little else.

I think the government should let people be. That is freedom to me.

But a well organized government is better in every respect when compared to the individual.

a weak federal government holds the people back.

But out of curiosity, how is a well-organized government better in every respect when compard to the individual?

efficient and reliable public service, with a dash of accountability.

which is why i was a shitty government worker, because i didn't give a damn about my superiors and their extensive rules. i considered my bosses to be the random everyday people who came into my office, as it's their money i was being paid with.

[QUOTE="frannkzappa"]

[QUOTE="BMD004"]Freedom is freedom from the government.

Federal government should (in my opinion) be there to protect people militarily, and to protect their rights granted by the constitution. It should do little else.

I think the government should let people be. That is freedom to me.

BMD004

But a well organized government is better in every respect when compared to the individual.

a weak federal government holds the people back.

But out of curiosity, how is a well-organized government better in every respect when compard to the individual?

what can one man do that a group of experts can't do better?

(with cost not being part of the question)

would you have one man build you a boat? or 3?

who would win in a fight a group of six or an individual.

etc...

My brain

[QUOTE="BMD004"]

[QUOTE="Ace6301"] Imo it always was. It's such a relative and yet meaningless concept. In any situation anyone would have something that they would say is keeping them down, whether it be the government, businesses, culture or even their own limitations within an environment. Having people feel that they're free enough is a part of not pissing them off if anyone was wondering but again freedom is a bit too subjective to bother basing an entire view around imo.Ace6301

Federal government should (in my opinion) be there to protect people militarily, and to protect their rights granted by the constitution. It should do little else.

I think the government should let people be. That is freedom to me.

And I don't think they are the sole cause of tyranny. I think without strict limitations on government, it eventually grows out of control. And people lose freedoms and privacy.

I also think the private sector does things much better than the federal government does.

I think political issues are way too complicated to simplify it like thatJML897