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Re: Those stupid liberal judges are at it again!
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Thu, 12 Sep 2002 15:35:41 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Bruce Schlickbernd writes:
In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:

OK. But you're a socialist, right? Since belief that a socialist system can
actually work is counterfactual, holding such a belief is a kind of religion
since it requires faith.

I suppose that depends on what level of socialism you are refering to.
Virtually every nation on the planet practices

Practices...

Amen, brother. They all **practice** it, but none of them have gotten it to
WORK.

Counterfactual, as I said.


some form of socialism, so
I'd have to say that your claim that socialism working is counterfactual
is...well, counterfactual.

Don't confuse using with working. I'm happy with my claim, socialism doesn't
**work**.

I'm sure FDR would have a bone to pick with you if he was alive.


Okay, yes, I've defined soviet-style communism as akin to religion here
before (complete with gods, demi-gods and demons cast into the void), but
the one political movement in the U.S. that I'd say seems closest to being
gripped by a fevor that seems religious in nature is...well, you tell me
which party is the most uncompromising in its approach to its sacred
scriptures....uhhh, professed doctrines?  And proud of it! (ooooooo, what a
trap!) :-)

Um... I dunno. :-)

I'm ashamed of you, Larry!  Libertarians is the answer, of course.  They
stick to their guns - or dogma, depending on your viewpoint - better than
anyone.


What party sacrifices principles (and freedoms) at the altar of expediency
regularly? The demopublicans!


Ahhhhh, you *did* know the answer, you just didn't want to admit it!  :-)

Bruce
(now a member of the loopy, quasi-religious Green party, so I'm one to talk!)



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(...) And I with him. Didn't work then (his shenanigans prolonged a depression that was caused by other politicians meddling) and doesn't work now. Please provide an example of a country that's socialist that works. If you choose a mixed economy be (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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(...) Practices... Amen, brother. They all **practice** it, but none of them have gotten it to WORK. (...) Don't confuse using with working. I'm happy with my claim, socialism doesn't **work**. (...) Um... I dunno. :-) What party sacrifices (...) (22 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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