Rudey where does it end lol?
 

Ok when we are talking about the measures taken now in our "War on Terror" you seem to argue expediency.

Do what is convenient. But let me pose a couple questions towards you sir ;)

Do you honestly believe that leaving such an open ended system doesn't lend itself to much broader application than it was originally intended? PAtriot Act etc.

How much do you really trust your fellow man with power? (Think GC)

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I like Rudey to . . if I were gay i would bang him :)

LOL well Rudey is a hottie......I'll give him that.

I dont think he'd like an 87 year old guy banging him in the ass though........

Do you have the right kind of jeans, though? ;)

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Re: Rudey where does it end lol?
 

How much do I really trust my fellow man with power? Not one bit. I only trust myself - and only then, sparingly.

But this is all a double edged sword - if you take power away from criminals, you give it to leaders; if you take power away from leader, you give it to criminals.

-Rudey
--In the meantime, I'll hope for the best and bet on a system of checks and balances.

Sounds like zero-sum game.

Everything is zero-sum except the sum changes.

-Rudey

This was addressed as a part of the meeting I attended at the Carnegie Coucil. The subject was democracies and why they succeed. It was interesting. Maybe I'l go into depth once the paper is published.

Is the Carnegie Council in any way related to the charitable and research Carnegie Foundation, the one headed by (at least it was at some point?) Vartan Gregorian (sp?)? Just curious.

Next time please pm your silly little questions or just google.

-Rudey
--Thanks

What about when the leaders become criminals?

Leaders with opposing interests will be watching them.

-Rudey