I can't help myself........... Rome is burning!

Hi,

It appears the Russian Bloger would prefer to see an extended period in office of GWB ?

The man who openly introduced methods of Americans spying on each other for no real reason other than one act of terrorism from a small group.

Homeland Security appears to have taken away so many of the true freedoms that America stood for without a whimper from the people.

News Programs are now just that, heavily edited programs instead of reporting the real news in a timely manner, such is the delay and editing that American news is seen in greater detail in Europe before it is shown in edited form in the USA.

Promoting a war that could never be justified was made to appear justified by using television programs designed for entertainment but with an undertone that would have made the Goering proud.

A man who quotes Putin as if he were some form of social genius instead of the dictator he is should certainly be taken seriously, if Blair (who has been out office a long time now) and Obama were to listen to his kind then the world would be in serious trouble !

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Love that analogy Mike! :P>>>

Never fear, it is true, that the only thing that we have to fear is fear itself. The American free enterprise system will survive because there are enough millions of Americans with the entrepreneurial spirit to carry on against the odds. This is a truism and will continue to work itself out as for what other reason do millions of other entrepreneurial prospects wish to legally immigrate to this nation and make a go of it in business. Even though the socialism from both Repuglicans and Demoncrats has been going on for well over the last seventy years we are still here doing our job as free enterprising people. For an example of pure socialism in health care-just look at the mess called the Veterans Hospitals and health care system of medicine for our esteemed vets.>>>

I'm not sure how to respond to that. There's not much talk about world events on this site, and I'm certainly not not, nor have I ever been, an isolationist. I am America first, for sure. But as a guy with a lot of Ukrainian (former Ruskie Commie strangled nation, still led by a Commie KGB throwback) I have a lot of interest in Eastern Europe and the north Middle East. I'm also a fan of Isreal and take a great deal of interest in US/Isreali relations.........................................

But I fail to understand in any way how an article written by a fairly well know Russian blogger that rings a lot of truth in my mind sheds any kind of light on my interest, or lack thereof, of world events, when the article is about the current take-over of our constitution by the executive arm of our government.

Some of you guys should not be quite so quick to throw stones at a guy that comes from where Obama seems to want to take us. He's eaten the grass on the other side, as have many of my Ukrainian reletives.

The system works like this: Those at the top of the oligarchy raise chickens, eat eggs, and roast fresh fowl. Then they distribute chicken shit to the masses and say "Here, spread this free fertilizer on your crops. Keep warm, eat well, and don't forget, we take 1/2 of what the field produces, cuz we gave you free chicken shit.">>>

Mike H Said: Jed,

I dont understand why the sudden interest? Youd have to explain the assumptions behind the statement before I could comment on the rest of the question.

Because I was surprised to see this topic posted by you, as your posts don't usually indicate much of an interest in what goes on outside this country.>>>

Jed,

I don't understand "why the sudden interest"? You'd have to explain the assumptions behind the statement before I could comment on the rest of the question.>>>

I can see the point - Most People look at everything as entertainment and could care less about the issues and when they do care - it is more like rooting for their favorite horse or team to win. I do not like the fact Our government has now controll over Citi,GM,Dodge and the lot - We would probably not be in the situation however if these owners CEO's looked at it more like a way of life rather than how big can we get how much can we make how can we beat our competition. I think they should be held personally responsible Corporations cover is bull puckey - Bailout is bull Puckey - We are in for a rough ride with very few outs Obama may be doing the only thing we can to turn this around hopefully people come to their sences and it does not last for long.(Personal Responsibility It Is that Simple!!)

Just to clarify Bush spent around 600 billion on the War - Then gave wall Street 800 Billion roughly which is worse? How much has Obama Committed to? Pick your Horse right? Either way -- the way our government works we will know what the people choose. I am not for government controll but i do believe the only way out is for the government to force people to be responsible by taking controll - Maybee then some will want the controll back maybee not -- if not -- and they like not having the worry / Responsibility we are in for socialism. (Personal Responsibility It Is that Simple!!) Do what is right!!>>>

So when did we start caring what vodka soaked Russian bloggers think?>>>

Let the world take care of itself. we can't afford it anymore!>>>

Our capitalistic society is far from perfect.But it is the best one on earth. I do think we should change the armed forces job from fighting ( and leave that to unmanned drones) and have the armed forces rush into places after a sunami or hurricane or any natural disaster with food aid and medical help, etc. Instead of being the worlds enforcer, we should be the worlds doctor, nurse, rescue team!>>>

I can't take this article seriously. How quick to lay judgment. Did we forget Bush bailed out the Auto industry which I did not agree with? He gave 900 billion to bail out banks etc which I also did not agree with (and most of congress went along with it). Bush also got us involved with a three trillion dollar war, which I did not agree with. We had no business in Iraq. Bush alienated the world from the USA with school yard bully foreign policy. All said and done he was a serious failure and embarrassment. Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones. A lot of the blame for the follies of this country can be attributed to both liberals and conservatives. My opportunistic side screams at me when I have these liberal views . Is it hypocritical to buy war money for investment and cry foul ? I don't think so . While most of the world starves and lives in extreme poverty we complain and argue about petty grievances, about who is right and who is wrong. We are mostly blowing smoke, and in the big picture it is a waste of time and energy. Instead we should thank the universe for all the kindness, grace and good fortune it has bestowed upon us. How lucky we are to have such blessed lives, to have housing, food and medicine. How can we share some of the this good fortune with others? My softer more liberal side

Every coin has two sides. If we are going to talk to each we need to respect of each others views. Without that there is no dialog. It is just a monologue; preaching to the choir or falling on deaf ears.>>>

Hi, I am new here, this seems foolish coming from someone in Russia. How can they claim to know anything about freedom. You dont have to think too far back to remember Communism and their country's obvious imperialism as far into Europe as they could get. This Russian guy is an idiot with lots of useless words in his head. Yea they told the GM CEO to step down, but they asked us for how many billions of dollars?? Come on. America aint perfect by any means, at least we are slowing down on the war mongering and imperialism for now..

Oh yea, my name is Eric. A new poster and roofer that does mostly old house restorations and traditional types of roofing in the northeast.>>>

Why the sudden interest Mike, and what do you make of the article?>>>