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Old 03-18-2007, 10:13 PM   #58 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tyreay View Post
Well, we are on the same track then. Lets not argue about this, I am truely interested and would like to have an intelligent conversation.
I would like to explain my view on facism in America.
I don't believe it comes down to political parties, it comes down to income. Our governments congressional voting system is set up to provide for the whims of powerful C.E.O.s and the big industries. Each vote cast is not reflective of the politician's constituents. It is reflective of the perks and political donations offered by the lobbists. Both parties are guilty of this. I think a complete overhaul is need to fix this situation. The problem with fixing it is the fixers are the problem. Its like children in charge of the chocolates. If you put the people with millions incharge, they are going to do what is best for for big money. In the lime-light the well known inconsistances and conflicts of interests are:
Cheney-Halliburton and Bush-big oil. But there are hundreds of other smaller ones, thanks to our lobbists.
It is not a bad thing to say you don't trust the government. Nor would I say it is a bad thig to be anti-fascist.
I always push for an alternative. To me the PDA is it.
I spoke at a rally for the de-escalation of troops as guest speaker for the RI PDA. I was invited because I am a ordained minister of Humanism and they saw my site at Care2. I spoke, and my speech is posted here some place. The reason I tell you this is because I know for fact that the PDA is very serious about becoming a political party. They will have a candidate but they won't have an actual party registered in 2008. They are really picking up steam and backing and maybe a seperate party by 2012. This is my hope for the near future.
I also think instant run-off voting is a good adjustment to our voting flaws.
Instant Runoff Voting
I am a member of the PDA and these people are concerned with the future of politics. If they can get a foot hold then run off voting is another possiblity.
I would have to argue that this is not fantasy.
I can respect your idealism. I saw an interesting speaker on C-span, I plan to get his book. American Fascists by Chris Hedges.