Dave Roth's Politics

[FORD]

What, a frontal lobotomy?

Oh, nevermind. They can't cut out what isn't there.

[knuckleboner]

Originally posted by steve
I've had that sitcom spinning around for quite a while. Don't tread on me, mofo.

fair enough, dude.

though, season 1 cliffhanger has to have saddam coming to the startling conclusion that the nicole and ron were actually iced with iraqi mustard gas. simutaneously, while digging for iraqi centrifuges, the juice discovers another bloody glove.

[Nitro Express]

I think America is in a stalemate. In fact, we aren't a melting pot anymore and when push comes to shove, we really are at a point that's simular to before the civil war broke out. But instead of slavery and state's rights, it's religiouse issues, ethical issues, big govt vs. small govt. In short, it's about conservatism vs. liberalism and both hate each other and don't agree on anything.

I wouldn't be suprised to see the US break up into two or three smaller countries that might include parts of Canada and Mexico. One thing for sure, 9/11 stirred the shit and helped divide the country even more. Bush making the mistake to go into Iraq will only divide the country even more. I think it will be 1960's style fighting but even worse. Who knows what will become of the country. Maybe it will survive in tact, maybe liberal states will want to break away from conservative states.

[steve]

I think the REAL religion in this country - whether people are willing to admit it or not, is BUYING SHIT YOU DON'T NEED (not you in particular, the royal you).

We're in the machine, man.

We buy the cheapest shit we can because we've got to have the most stuff.
Big companies that circumvent workers' rights and receive government subsidies are the ones able to supply the cheapest stuff.
Laws are re-written to benefit them
Wars are started to benefit them.

The companies are these non-thinking beasts where whistleblowers are fired for threatening the bottom line.

What we have is not capitalism - which I am a BIG fan of - but we are quickly morphing into an ugly Neo-Darwinist-consumer-cronyism.

And I find it strange that the folks that argue the merits of consumerism also claim to be the most Christian; when, if you take the bible literally, Jesus preaches charity to such a degree that it's difficult to argue that he would NOT be a Communist or something along those lines.

[FORD]

Originally posted by Nitro Express


I wouldn't be suprised to see the US break up into two or three smaller countries that might include parts of Canada and Mexico. One thing for sure, 9/11 stirred the shit and helped divide the country even more. Bush making the mistake to go into Iraq will only divide the country even more. I think it will be 1960's style fighting but even worse. Who knows what will become of the country. Maybe it will survive in tact, maybe liberal states will want to break away from conservative states.

Statistics of the Republic of Cascadia:

* Name: The Republic of Cascadia (long form), Cascadia (short form)
* Capital: Cascadia
* Area: 855,762 sq km
* Population: 12,653,849 (1997 est)
* GDP: US$323 billion (1996 est)
* Language: Cascadese (a dialect of English)
* Time System: Metric Time

The Republic of Cascadia stretches from 42° to 60° north latitude. Its western border consists of the Pacific coast and a portion of the American state of Alaska. On the east, it borders the American states of Idaho and Montana and the Canadian province of Alberta. Cascadia is divided into three prefectures: British Columbia, Oregon, and Washington.
Government:

Cascadia is a constitutional republic that guarantees its citizens their basic rights, including freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to a fair trial with a jury of peers. It has a strong democratic tradition and universal suffrage. The seat of the national government is in the capital city of Cascadia, which is tucked safely away from centers of urban decadence.
Resources:

Cascadia has abundant natural resources. Vast forests provide it with ample timber for both export and domestic use. Rich fish and shellfish stocks also supply valuable exports as well as powerful brain-food for its citizens. Raging rivers and vulcanism offer cheap and renewable forms of hydrodynamic and geothermal power generation. Its many harbors and protected waterways give Cascadia an edge when it comes to trans-Pacific shipping.

Its natural resources are exceeded only by its industrial resources. The Cascadian software and biotechnology industries lead the world in innovation and market-share dominance. Cascadian-produced software is on 97% of the world's computers, and that figure will continue to rise. (Although it has not yet achieved sheep-cloning technology, it is close -- watch out Scotland!) The Republic of Cascadia is a nuclear power with the ability to process weapons-grade plutonium and also advanced missile technology. Cascadia has the facilities and technical expertise to produce a wide range of fighter, support, and commercial aircraft, as well as space vehicles. Besides being a global leader in vehicle technology, Cascadian industry is also developing sea-based launch capabilities for orbital payload delivery and possible lunar conquests.

But why conquer the moon when you can win the stars? The Republic of Cascadia has long been sought by movie and TV producers for use in location shooting -- and even production work -- because of its scenic beauty; commercially popular image; and cheap, non-union labor. This is just a part of Cascadia's plan to become a global media powerhouse, the likes of which Hollywood couldn't imagine. Cascadia has a proven track-record in producing trends in music, fashion, food, and other forms of product consumption, which it can profit from by building on its brand recognition and loyalty. Furthermore, with its space program providing satellite technology and its software industry providing cutting-edge Internet technology, Cascadia is poised to control the means of infotainment distribution -- and thereby consumer demand -- on a global scale.

The Republic of Cascadia is not yet officially recognized by Canada, the United States of America, or the United Nations. Not that it is any of their business.


The Cascadian flag contains the following symbolic elements:

* Waving blue and white stripes: Evokes both the deep blue waters of the Pacific Ocean and Puget Sound as well as the snow capped mountains of the Cascade range
* Field of green: For the lush vegetation of our nation
* Field of Red: For the volcanism and tectonic forces that burn beneath us
* Setting sun: Represents our place at the western edge of the American continent
* Fir cone: Represents rebirth, renewal, and our natural forest resources

[fanofdave]

Welcome to FORD's fantasyland, where he really does live in
a world all his own.

[Wayne L.]

I haven't heard Dave on the radio yet but him being a libertarian isn't too much of shocker besides he probably knows more about the issues than the politicians in Washington.

[steve]

he's a libertarian SOCIALLY...
but he also seems to be a HEAVY advocate of community service, and paying those community servants (teachers, military personel, first responders, police, A LOT...which requires taxes.

He's more like an ancient Spartan.

[Nickdfresh]

Originally posted by Wayne L.
I haven't heard Dave on the radio yet but him being a libertarian isn't too much of shocker besides he probably knows more about the issues than the politicians in Washington.

Might I add Wayne that you are not "the coolest guy here?"