There are degrees of authoritarianism. Without doing a Constitution lesson here, there is a reason States' Rights is vital: if you don't like, say, a hard left state like New York you pick up and move to a state like Florida. Make sense?
I agree. However, many states pass laws that violate personal rights. That's why we had the civil rights act and bill of rights.
Democracy is an illusion and I find bodily integrity to be violated by both parties in different ways.
“There is only one party in the United States, the Property Party … and it has two right wings: Republican and Democrat. Republicans are a bit stupider, more rigid, more doctrinaire in their laissez-faire capitalism than the Democrats, who are cuter, prettier, a bit more corrupt — until recently … and more willing than the Republicans to make small adjustments when the poor, the black, the anti-imperialists get out of hand. But, essentially, there is no difference between the two parties.”
There is for most intents and purposes a uniparty operating here, and yet there are states that offer far less tyranny. The succession will finally break the Federal gov unconstitutionality whereby federal income taxes would be null and void, as they must always have been.
Am sharing this stack. Pithy. Poignant. Even inspiring.
My ruhroh: ages ago I read that those born in DC are citizens of a different type. What you wrote make me wonder if that is true???
"1913 was the beginning of the end of America." -Aaron Russo
It would be easier if we followed the original document.
There wouldn't be slavery (oh wait, there was)
Everyone could vote (oh no, only land owner white males)
And you could do whatever you want with your body (nope, that's why roe v Wade happened)
Common sense isn't common when people believe that their truth overrides yours.
My body my choice is not to be decided by others, whether it's vaccines or surgical procedures.
Does it matter whether it's the states or the federal government interpreting laws for their benefit?
It's authoritarian both ways.
There are degrees of authoritarianism. Without doing a Constitution lesson here, there is a reason States' Rights is vital: if you don't like, say, a hard left state like New York you pick up and move to a state like Florida. Make sense?
I agree. However, many states pass laws that violate personal rights. That's why we had the civil rights act and bill of rights.
Democracy is an illusion and I find bodily integrity to be violated by both parties in different ways.
“There is only one party in the United States, the Property Party … and it has two right wings: Republican and Democrat. Republicans are a bit stupider, more rigid, more doctrinaire in their laissez-faire capitalism than the Democrats, who are cuter, prettier, a bit more corrupt — until recently … and more willing than the Republicans to make small adjustments when the poor, the black, the anti-imperialists get out of hand. But, essentially, there is no difference between the two parties.”
― Gore Vidal
There is for most intents and purposes a uniparty operating here, and yet there are states that offer far less tyranny. The succession will finally break the Federal gov unconstitutionality whereby federal income taxes would be null and void, as they must always have been.
I take personal offense to the "cuter, prettier" take of dems. Exhibit one: me.
Thank you for sharing this. The depth of thought is impressive…and appreciated.