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Ummm....Probably?

Oh Good Doctor, have I told you recently that I think you're a pretty darn funny guy? Well there you have it, Good Doctor: You're a pretty darn funny guy!

"Escuchando", mi amigo, "escuchando". Con una "o". Si yo puedo ayudar en la futura, digame. Gracias.

What on God's green earth are you talking 'bout, Willis?

And, your point? (As if you need to make one.... )

No way man. T was an ardent estudiente of the historia. That's why he could do what he did, DUDE. ?Habla espanol?

Alternative spelling. From middle english. Check the unabridged OE dictionary.

I don't believe you to be in a position to comment on anyone's "mental midgetry".

From this day forth, I will take people at their word, and believe that what they do, they do out of a deep inner conviction. Hmmmm....Maybe I won't go that far.... From this day forth, I will give people their humanness, even if I disagree with their agenda, or even if I think they are doing things because I believe them to be sneaky unethical canniving bastards. Amen.

Looks like Cavewad is braving the open air again. What gives? I thought children learned quicker than you're showing....

It bleeds.

You so cold, scientists thinking you might be the answer to global warming. You so cold, my ex-wife gettin' jealous. You so cold, your wife thinks she's suckin' on a popsicle. You so cold.

I wished you luck. Any luck?

One can "determine" what one's own values and actions might be. If one's values and actions endanger others, and impede others' rights, then those actions and values can be deemed inappropriate, and, as such, be regulated. That is my belief, at least. Vigilantism? We have a court system for a reason, we have recourse for a reason. Decisions are in the hands of individuals. Maybe if you gave me a concrete example to work with, I might understand you a bit better. Again, a concrete example might explain better what you're getting at. Ahh, an example! The evil SUV. Has anyone suggested banning SUVs? I haven't, but I will endorse regulation addressing the problems that can easily be addressed, ie. improving bumper design, increased fuel efficiency, reduced weight, roll-over attenuation. I suppose you might think "the marketplace" will take care of these design flaws; a naive position. Others on the street, innocent children without decision-making wherewithal, etc., should not suffer the consequences of poor decision-making by some adult, IMO. Agreed, as long as my behavior and the other's don't create needless addressable dangers to our existence!

PP: Instead of directing me (with uncertainty even) to outside sources, tell me in your own words what you find objectionable in what I said.

One last note: As Mtgoat himself suggests, and with which I fully agree, we cannot live in a perfect system, and compromise is necessary. As a matter of fact, we here in the US live with a system that is a compromise between socialism and capitalism. It would be fair to call it us a quasi-socialist country, OR a quasi-capitalist country. Either one works.

Fairweather: Since Mtgoat is a proper Libertarian, I doubt he will fight your battles for you. But the opposite might not be true, since he favors using proxy armies for his *own* benefit! PS: Found any Communists in your neighborhood lately? I hear they're starting to sneak around again. Careful!

Oh my! I don't think you are at all familiar with the "left", are you? NIXON was further left in some ways than Clinton was. He enacted social programs that "modern" Democrats would have run from with their tails tucked between their legs!

"By the People, For the People." A representative government, with individuals voted into office who enact policy changes that the individual citizens want. Somewhat taken over by monied special-interests (often money "buys" access), but still theoretically sound, in my estimation(?). So you see, it's not really some abstract "government" disconnected from the people, it's the people themselves. I don't understand why this is difficult to comprehend. (This idea works best with active citizen (and non-citizen) involvement.) Of course they do! Without outcome specificity, no regulation would exist in the first place! (The outcome in this case is an ordered traffic system, beneficial to most individuals most of the time.) In the same way, if a particular entity (SUV?) is deemed a "disordering" agent, it can likewise be regulated. wonk n. Slang 1. A student who studies excessively; a grind. 2. One who studies an issue or a topic thoroughly or excessively: “leading a talkathon of policy wonks in a methodical effort to build consensus for his programs” (Michael Kranish). I used it loosely, concentrating on its initial definition: "grind". I agree also that complex issues cannot be discussed with overt brevity, yet much can be said with few words.

This isn't going to be a one-liner, is it?

Oh, and by the way: Good Afternoon!

Someone's view of safety is imposed on you every time you take to the streets. Speed limits, stop signs, turn signals, etc., rules that most people seem not to view as an egregious burden. Only you, my friend. And as far as my earlier comments about the fringe nature of Libertarianism: Fringe status hardly negates the legitimacy of any given movement, but I checked on the stats, just for fun.... Ralph Nader: 2, 781, 109 votes (almost qualified for matching funds with limited tv exposure). Harry Browne: 382, 869 votes. That's quite a showing for the "third most powerful" party in American politics, no? By the way, in no way do I attempt to dismiss Libertarian philosophy on the grounds of its (lack of) popularity. We were simply speaking of its relevance, and you defended its popularity and power. I beg to differ. I would also tend to think that its irrelevance as a political power is tied closely to its naive idealism (plus total hegemony enjoyed by the two major parties), expressed quite clearly by its leading spokesman at CC.com. Some thought Gore to be "wonkish"?

Trask says: "Only in Baghdad."

Don't tell me you favor tanks on city streets too?

As an example to the above, see Viagra Spill, under spray.