I agree that a better ratio between representative and those they represent would definatly be a step in the right direction. But there are flaws at the heart...
This is an important point to bring up. If we simply declared our independance, formed our own government and ignored the authority of the Federal government,...
We do need to start talking about a "Road Map". If you look at my original post "First Steps" there is a link to the Registrar of Voters office outlining the...
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Jul 3, 2003 9:51 pm
Though I agree that we should question our leaders, those we agree with and those with whom we differ, I believe that ranting against corporations and calling...
Corporations have gone too far in demanding "human rights" from governments and unless we right the balance so that humans get human rights and corporations...
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Jul 3, 2003 10:03 pm
In a message dated 7/3/2003 1:22:51 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... Though I have not heard about coercion being used to make California a state, for the moment...
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Jul 3, 2003 10:08 pm
In a message dated 7/3/2003 2:57:57 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... And I suggest Ayn Rand. As great as the climate of California is, we can't regress to being...
I live in San Francisco and am actually a proponent of the San Francisco secession movement (see http://freestateofsf.org/ ), since I feel it's impractical to...
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Jul 3, 2003 10:28 pm
We cannot degenerate into balkanization, just because California has internal differences does not mean it cannot unite as a nation, if we follow your argument...
I agree. Anarchy comes from an - archos which means "no rulers," i.e. no person having "power over" any other person where we all share "power with" each ...
The problem with San Fran going it's own way is that it would have such a high tax rate as to drive away businesses.. why be in SF when you can go to San Jose ...
It can happen for a small city/state/nation to prosper. Admittedly SF isn't exactly known for its incredibly smart leadership but city/state/nations like...
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Jul 4, 2003 12:48 am
SF does not produce anything, they sell things and they think of things, but no cars are made there, no food is grown there, it would be foolish to establish a...
<i>city/state/nations like Singapore</i> Yes... but Singapore prospered because of an arch-conservative dictator (Lee Kwan Yew), who diligently worked with...
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Jul 4, 2003 3:54 am
*snap *snap In a message dated 7/3/2003 8:45:21 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
I say, let those people and companies flee. How about building a nation up from those who believe in providing value to the community, rather than just for ...
let those people and companies flee While this is a noble thought, someone, somewhere has to effeciently produce something so the people can eat. Remember...
Greetings and salutions. I just joined and thought I'd wade into the message board with a few pennies of my own. Specifically, I wanted to address something...
... You should consider what Thomas Jefferson had to say about corporate power. He believed that corporations would become the new aristocracy. Check out: ...
... Well, yeah. Of course they'll fight it. That's what going to court is all about. The courts have reversed long standing laws and practices. As I said, it's...
You all are cracking me up. I'm getting some heavy visuals off these ideas. The Civil War.... Afganistan..... And now California refugees from the FFUS Fascist...
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Jul 10, 2003 2:25 am
In a message dated 7/9/2003 9:08:43 AM Pacific Standard Time, ... I love TJ, he rocks, but lets be honest, you can find someone saying something to back up any...
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Jul 10, 2003 2:35 am
In a message dated 7/9/2003 9:38:55 AM Pacific Standard Time, ... The courts need basis to overturn laws, they cannot (or at least they should not in a truly...
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Jul 10, 2003 2:37 am
In a message dated 7/9/2003 11:15:15 AM Pacific Standard Time, ... What was in the koolaid? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
In a message dated 7/9/2003 7:38:37 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... ahhh I believe the answer to that question Mr. Maypo4 would be -- George Bush's tax cut. As...
The harm free enterprise does society depends, I suppose, on how one interprets free enterprise. If it means a capitalist economy stripped of socialist...
I looked into this club a few months back but didn't see much action. It's gotten lively, so I'll join. I'd be willing to help by writing any documents that...
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Jul 13, 2003 7:34 am
In a message dated 7/12/2003 8:18:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... First off kudos on heading in the right direction... however I have questions about A1S4,...
