[450] I'd just like to note...

[George Andrews]

My apologies! Response should have been directed to K1FSY, not John.

 

George

 

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New Hampshire has maybe 5-10 years left before it's a shithole like CT and
MA. 

Maybe i'll move to tennessee with Bob.

On 11/5/2014 9:39 AM, George Andrews wrote:

John,

 

Don't step down from the soapbox. What we need for the next two years is
reasoned, rational and respectful discourse. Drop the name calling and
demonizing of those who disagree with us. Name calling and demonization do
little to further real dialog. One does not have to have an academic degree
to be capable of rational, respectful dialog either. 

 

I think it of interest to go back to sixteenth century thinkers. I would
suggest a read of "The Politics of Obedience The Discourse of Voluntary
Servitude", Etienne De La Boetie. It is less than thirty pages and one can
find an English translation easily. I believe it can be found on line for
free as it is long out of print.  It does explain why politics in America
today works the way it does. A good follow up would be to at least skim
Machiavelli's "The Prince". To put an "American" perspective on things, read
some of the writings of Thomas Paine. For a European view on America see de
Tocqueville's "Democracy in America". 

 

Something to think about.is our hobby a right or a privilege? How easily
could our hobby be restricted/eliminated by government? During WWII,
Italians and Germans had radios (even receivers) confiscated. If you think
this could not happen today, what do you think of the IRS today? Is it a
totally benign Federal Agency or a political tool?

 

George

 

 

 

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And yet again politics fails us....

Geographically...most of the state wanted Mr. Foley....but thanks to
Hartford, Bridgeport, and New Haven (Big surprise) the dems win yet
again....






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