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Me as a RINO

Sep 27, 2007 09:44

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jonathonjones September 27 2007, 16:33:47 UTC

That's a nice costume! Also a well done sign - did you draw the rhino?

I'm sure the taxes will be great for Michigan's economy!

1144 September 28 2007, 02:49:06 UTC

And the funny thing is, I might not have made my rent if it weren't for my stint as a RINO. I'd have a paralegal job if I believed in the system, as it were, but I don't, no more than I should.

Oh, yes, the taxes ... their progeny will be worthy of Mayor Coleman Young himself!

1144 September 28 2007, 02:56:15 UTC

Yes, I did make the sign, including el RINO! Thanks if you're saying you like it! It was a fun "gig," as 'twere, even without the battery for the head-costume fan. :(

jonathonjones September 28 2007, 10:31:51 UTC

Yes, I'm definitely saying I like it. Well done!

What sort of reactions did you get to it?

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bioentropy September 27 2007, 18:06:27 UTC

I applaud your passion for the issues!

Nice costume btw. I am sure the plushies on your f-list are enjoying it.

1144 September 28 2007, 02:50:29 UTC

Aww, you are so sweet to me, bioentropy. Best to your sweetest and yourself! xxx

Okay, so maybe i'm just a bit naive wildcat_eman October 25 2007, 20:00:35 UTC

other than taxes, where does the state and federal government get money from, respectively?

Re: Okay, so maybe i'm just a bit naive 1144 October 26 2007, 02:41:00 UTC

Well, contributions-- to individuals, which all government is composed of-- by companies or other interest groups that want a bigger piece of the tax pie than they recieve now. The problem isn't so much using taxes as that there is a so-far insoluble slippery slope from using the power of taxation to support legitimate government functions to using the guise of being a legitimate government to take more than necessary to support employees, and scratch donors' backs, in areas where there is no reason to use funding gained by coersion, particularly since government does anything it does less efficiently (generally by far) than functions carried out by private groups and individuals.

And hey, humankind owes naivety for an impressive number of the questions that at the time need asking.

Re: Okay, so maybe i'm just a bit naive 1144 October 26 2007, 03:13:15 UTC

Coercion.

Down with "cion" endings.