tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805633.post3375242032039575107..comments2024-03-07T10:48:12.443-05:00Comments on freecounterpoint: Sortez vos mouchoirsMr roThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15836243623753244149noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805633.post-32545397050516916592012-12-14T19:06:47.619-05:002012-12-14T19:06:47.619-05:00Chanelling Charly, as if on cue. I say, We Are Al...<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/ABC_Univision/Politics/obama-considered-moderate-republican-1980s/story?id=17973080#.UMu-pXZH2zf" rel="nofollow">Chanelling Charly</a>, as if on cue. I say, We Are All French Now, he says, We Are All Moderate RINOS Now. So how to decide this dilemma?Tecumsehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18315601589942322847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805633.post-30199102730401150532012-12-14T14:00:31.903-05:002012-12-14T14:00:31.903-05:00So who are the Dem politicians who want to abolish...So who are the Dem politicians who want to abolish entreprise and private property ? I don't mean fringe wackos à la Tom Hayden but mainstream politicians with an audience to show for. Do you now of statements or policy to that effect ? Charlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17940193224153084100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805633.post-5702285658612778932012-12-14T09:23:07.613-05:002012-12-14T09:23:07.613-05:00A pretty considerate response, I have to admit. A...A pretty considerate response, I have to admit. And, if completely true, I could only bless my lucky star for being on the right side of the pond. <br /><br />But, alas, Charly, I think this is more a rosy view of the political divide *right now* in the US (although I'm sure you are by-and-large correct with respect to large chunk of Europe, and certainly as regards France). Perhaps this Tecumsehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18315601589942322847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805633.post-33438502071651147542012-12-14T06:16:47.715-05:002012-12-14T06:16:47.715-05:00In the US political battles are fought over matter...In the US political battles are fought over matters of degree: dems want more industry regulation that gopers but you aren't going to argue that you are against any and all regulation. Surely you don't think chem companies should be abe to dump mercury in rivers if it's in their interest, that banks shouldn't have a fiduciary duty towards their clients that ought to supersede Charlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17940193224153084100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805633.post-54125523791050871562012-12-13T17:51:34.145-05:002012-12-13T17:51:34.145-05:00Actually -- honestly -- I don't see any *funda...Actually -- honestly -- I don't see any *fundamental* difference between the two. I've had that kind of argument on and off with various people: some agree with me, others don't. If you can make the case, I'll listen. But color me skeptical. Tecumsehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18315601589942322847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805633.post-25124807793330648162012-12-13T17:33:58.692-05:002012-12-13T17:33:58.692-05:00You need to lump everything left of Sarah Palin in...You need to lump everything left of Sarah Palin in an indiscriminate pinko Nanny State-loving bag to hold this line of reasoning Tecs. There are *fundamental* differences between your dems and our socialists though and the strange thing is that you know that perfectly well.Charlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17940193224153084100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805633.post-38939180553700109202012-12-13T16:32:44.979-05:002012-12-13T16:32:44.979-05:00Forget the vote, Charly. I'm talking about wha...Forget the vote, Charly. I'm talking about what you advocate for. And, evidently, that's the pinko Nanny State in all its glory. Fine. But when it comes time to pay the piper, just pay. And pay. And pay. Ain't that the obvious logic? Tecumsehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18315601589942322847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805633.post-49992699393838666492012-12-13T11:28:16.089-05:002012-12-13T11:28:16.089-05:00What arroseur - you vote here too ?What arroseur - you vote here too ?Charlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17940193224153084100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805633.post-74186304810533439842012-12-13T01:08:17.954-05:002012-12-13T01:08:17.954-05:00L'Arroseur arrosé, Charly. I keep telling ya....L'Arroseur arrosé, Charly. I keep telling ya.Tecumsehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18315601589942322847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805633.post-79229336056408868762012-12-12T06:47:02.495-05:002012-12-12T06:47:02.495-05:00If I raise taxe rate, I raise revenue ... except i...If I raise taxe rate, I raise revenue ... except if tax base shrinks ? Oops. <br /><br />Plan B: allonzanfan-style flag-waving. Bad entrepreneurs reluctant to be skinned alive ? Terribly unpatriotic.Charlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17940193224153084100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805633.post-8385192960588796502012-12-12T06:00:40.892-05:002012-12-12T06:00:40.892-05:00C'mon, Charly, be a sport: show some solidarit...<a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/9738178/Frances-Jean-Marc-Ayrault-slams-flight-of-the-greedy-rich.html" rel="nofollow">C'mon, Charly</a>, be a sport: show some solidarity and a bit of generosity, like the man says. I suggest a donation of 50% of your net annual income: think of it as an "investment in the future". <br /><br />And don't hold theTecumsehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18315601589942322847noreply@blogger.com