Democracy has failed the US,maybe it's time for a King

[radiochaser]

1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

So then, the KGB cannot be all bad.

 

The student protesters needed all the help they could get, at the time.

 

Think of it like this:  During the revolution in the colonies, France supported the rebels in America.

 

Because of the anti-war protests, the politicians changed the laws regarding warfare and rules of engagement, which lead to U.S. Military personnel being killed.   

Do you think that cannot be all bad either?

[Skeptic7]

3 hours ago, Yagoda said:

My characterization of your post and your avatar stand. You can dress up your attitude anyway you want, but you are the type to applaud the "Piss Christ" or wear a Jesus sucks T-shirt at Easter.

 

I learned in Kindergarten that decent normal folks dont walk around being provocative to ones neighbors. But, thats because we learned such biblical concepts like love thy neighbor.

 

Finally, I find that folks who are such blatant haters of religion generally have no moral compass. Stalin, Lenin and Hitler are examples.

WRONG again, as usual.

 

AI Overview

Atheists are less likely to be convicted of crimes than religious people. In fact, data from the Federal Bureau of Prisons suggests that atheists are less likely to commit crimes than religious people. 

 

Explanation

In 2013, the Bureau of Justice Statistics estimated that less than 1% of inmates in the United States prison system identified as atheists. This is much lower than the percentage of atheists in the non-incarcerated population. 

Globally, the least religious countries have the lowest crime rates. 

 

 

Further reading...(may need a US VPN server to access the full article below)

 

America is easily the most religious among the wealthy democracies; weekly church attendance is higher than Europe. If religion brought safety and a crime free country, America should be the safest. It is not. 

 

"...the United States is simultaneously the most religious wealthy country and the most violent, a lack of religion clearly isn’t our problem.” 

 

https://secularaz.org/less-religion-less-violence/

[thaibeachlovers]

2 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

So then, the KGB cannot be all bad.

 

The student protesters needed all the help they could get, at the time.

 

Think of it like this:  During the revolution in the colonies, France supported the rebels in America.

 

Agree.

KGB / CIA, two sides of the same coin.

[MeHere]

On 1/13/2025 at 10:46 PM, jas007 said:

 I probably won't be doing that anytime soon, though.as  things are little chaotic there right now, if you haven't noticed. 

 

I said exactly that in '95... Haven't made it back since!

[simple1]

On 1/13/2025 at 1:41 PM, SiSePuede419 said:

Democracy has failed the US. 

 

Until members in the House and Senate regain the moral strength to comply to their Oath Of office to support the Constitution and not an oath of loyalty to a wannabe "king"; correct The US will sink further and further into an ethical swamp. One can observe the process right now with the hearings into trump's potential appointees.

 

One has only to look bank to the Marshall Plan as an excellent example when decisions were made to "Make America Great".

[uncletiger]

On 1/13/2025 at 12:02 PM, OneMoreFarang said:

Not really.

Lot of idiots voted for an idiot.

And when a majority do that, then this is democracy.

I think they deserve what they voted for.

 

The problem is we, the rest of the world. We don't want that idiot to "rule the world". 

 

Lots of idiots have been brainwashed for the last several decades. So much so that they believe a politician actually fighting the deep state/globalist criminal syndicate is an "idiot". Why? Because the deep state controlled media that originally brainwashed them, tells them he's an idiot. And they mindlessly believe that. Then they call anyone that sees through the brainwashing an idiot in return.

 

To be blunt, you, the rest of the world, have no idea what you are talking about. Because you are part of the mass brainwashing that has taken place. It's not an insult. All of us were at some point, and we all wake up at our own pace. But that brainwashing is coming to an end.

 

We are living through a psyop. Things look stupid right now because they are supposed to look stupid. That forces people to confront their biases. Things are going to get even more stupid over the coming months.  You have 2 choices. Try and understand what is really going on, or live in your little bubble, content not to think or challenge yourself, and honestly believe that one of the most powerful individuals on the planet, along with millions of people who represent a cross section of America, (including many that are very well educated) are just too ignorant to see what you see.

 

We do deserve what we voted for. And if Trump succeeds in this plan to eliminate and arrest the deep state/ globalist criminal syndicate that has ruled and attempted to enslave this planet for far too long, then we will get it. If not or we're just plain wrong about Trump's intentions, then we'll keep searching. But if you think the rise of Trump is anything other than a carefully considered and intelligent choice, then YOU are the idiot.

[OneMoreFarang]

31 minutes ago, uncletiger said:

we're just plain wrong about Trump's intentions

What intentions do you think does he have?

Does he intend to obey the US constitution? Or is that just a minor detail which you ignore?

How about peaceful transfer of power? Do you think that is important - and not just when he actually won?

Whatever you took. It was too much.

[Yellowtail]

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

What intentions do you think does he have?

I think he hopes to improve the lives of the citizenry.

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Does he intend to obey the US constitution?

Yes. should be nice for a change. 

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Or is that just a minor detail which you ignore?

It's the left that likes to ignore the Constitution.  

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

How about peaceful transfer of power?

It was peaceful last time, it looks like it will be peaceful this time. 

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Do you think that is important - and not just when he actually won?

Whatever you took. It was too much.

What do you think is important? 

[0james0]

On 1/13/2025 at 10:41 AM, SiSePuede419 said:

Democracy has failed the US.  It began to get captured by lobbyists in the late 70s.  Then in the 80s all the crazy people were set free from mental hospitals with no mental health monitoring or treatment. That's when you started seeing homeless people on the streets. Also in the 80s, the rich people who ran universities decided to make tuition unaffordable for the middle class.  They saw the inside corporate plans to outsource factory jobs to Asia and automation from robots so they knew there would be fewer jobs in the future in America so they wanted to make it more difficult to compete with their upper middle class Biff and Muffy.

Housing was pretty reasonable priced until late 90s.  That's when the corporate greed exploded in real estate and increasing profit every year became their god they worshipped and they started creating derivative securities based on total bull<deleted>.

All the while they figured out how to make themselves richer while middle class people got poorer.

Like eliminating the rule preventing corporations from buying back their own stock and using the money to reinvest in their factories. 

 

That's when they decided to outsource and pay themselves huge "dividends". 

 

Basically sucking the blood of middle class Americans like capitalist vampires.

 

Democracy failed us because it let our infrastructure degrade because all the money went to tax cuts for rich people.

 

Democracy failed us because it let the prices for real estate escalate far beyond wage increases to become unaffordable.

 

Maybe it's time to try a Dictator...?

 

In a week, it's the Find Out phase.

 

Will the slim majority of American voters (<2%) "find out" that they voted for a liar?  That's he's not really going to be a dictator on Day 1.  Not then, not never.

 

Mexico was never going to pay for the wall.  He knew it.  He just said it to make the "mark" (the gullible victim) feel good.  That's all that matters to the victims as they get addicted to "feeling good" every time their hero says something disgusting or tells some crazy lie like the governor of California signed a law preventing LA from getting enough water --there is no such thing he just told a lie because that's what Fascists do.

 

Don't worry.

 

(Toxic nicknames removed) Donnie is a total loudmouth lying <deleted> he's good at making rambling speeches at his hate rallies but actually running government efficiently?

 

"Administrative chaos" 

 

Running the federal government is hard work and the <deleted> just wants to play golf bang porn stars and disco dance to the gayest song ever by the Village People that he plays all the time.

 

And there's significant uhhh "challenges" for him to uhhh "overcome" to become as successful as Hitler was at destroying Germany's democracy within only 2 months.

 

His Billionaire buddies like Elmo & Rama Dama Ding Dong need tax cuts.

 

When you give money to poor people it makes them dependent and lazy.

 

But when you give money to Rich people it makes them bold and independent and entrepreneur and stuff. 🤑

 

ChatGPT says slow your roll, homie.

 

The historical context of Adolf Hitler's rise to power in Germany and the legal mechanisms he used to consolidate authority are unique to the Weimar Republic's fragile political system. In the United States, there are significant differences in constitutional structure, legal safeguards, and political culture that make such a rapid and total consolidation of power far more difficult. Here's why:

 

1. Constitutional Framework

The U.S. Constitution provides a strong system of checks and balances between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

Even with majority support in Congress, U.S. presidents do not have the same level of control over legislation and state powers as Hitler gained under the Enabling Act.

 

2. Federalism

Power is divided between the federal government and the states, making it harder for

a single

Adolf Hitler's rise to dictatorship in Germany was enabled by a combination of factors that made it uniquely possible under the Weimar Constitution and the socio-political conditions of 1933. His consolidation of power involved legal maneuvers like the Reichstag Fire Decree and the Enabling Act, which effectively dismantled checks and balances and gave him dictatorial powers.

In the United States, the situation is vastly different due to its strong constitutional framework, established separation of powers, and a long history of democratic norms. Here are some key points to consider:

Why It’s More Difficult in the U.S.

1. Checks and Balances: The U.S. Constitution divides power between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, making it harder for any single individual to consolidate power.

2. Federalism: Power is distributed across federal, state, and local governments, which creates additional barriers to authoritarian control.

3. Legal Protections: The U.S. has robust legal protections for civil liberties, and changes to these require navigating complex legislative or judicial processes.

4. Military and Law Enforcement: The U.S. military and law enforcement agencies are designed to serve the Constitution, not individual leaders, reducing the risk of them being co-opted for political purposes.

Could Trump Attempt It?

Donald Trump, like any political leader, could theoretically attempt to consolidate power. However, such a move would likely face significant resistance from:

Congress: Even a partisan Congress would be unlikely to fully abdicate its power, as doing so would undermine its members' authority.

The Judiciary: Federal courts, including the Supreme Court, serve as a bulwark against executive overreach.

The Media and Public: A free press and active civil society provide additional barriers to authoritarianism.

Personality Factors

While Trump has shown an interest in pushing the boundaries of executive power, his approach has often been characterized by legal challenges, administrative chaos, and reliance on loyalists rather than systematic restructuring of institutions. This contrasts sharply with Hitler's methodical and strategic approach to dismantling the Weimar Republic's democratic structures.

Conclusion

While Trump could attempt to undermine democratic norms, the structure of the U.S. government, combined with his historical tendencies toward disorganization, makes it highly unlikely that he could replicate Hitler's rapid consolidation of power. However, the erosion of democratic norms over time is always a concern, and vigilance is key to preserving institutional integrity.

 

Sad very sad and twisted. Democracy didn’t go your way this round so you come here and pull a “The View” soiled panty rant. Lookie here buddy - time will heal so be patient and before you know it you’ll be over it.

[KhunLA]

Us Yanks (colonist) had a silly king a few 100 years ago ...

 

... didn't work out very well.  No sense in going backwards. 

 

Kings now are just tourist attractions anyway, in developed countries, and simply rubber stamp the new govts elected.  Total waste of existence ... IMHO

[stevenl]

2 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

I think he hopes to improve the lives of the citizenry.

Yes. should be nice for a change. 

It's the left that likes to ignore the Constitution.  

It was peaceful last time, it looks like it will be peaceful this time. 

What do you think is important? 

He cares about himself, not the citizenry.

He has shown time and time again he doesn't care about the constitution.

Nothing peaceful last time. Ho won this time, since democrats will not fight it will be peaceful.

[Yellowtail]

18 minutes ago, stevenl said:

He cares about himself, not the citizenry.

Per you. 

18 minutes ago, stevenl said:

He has shown time and time again he doesn't care about the constitution.

How? Did he forgive student loans unconstitutionally, and once the court decided made it clear it was unconstitutional, try to do it again and again pandering for votes? 

 

18 minutes ago, stevenl said:

Nothing peaceful last time. Ho won this time, since democrats will not fight it will be peaceful.

There was a riot weeks before the transfer of power, but the transfer was peaceful. But is sounds good, so keep lying. 

[Skeptic7]

On 1/16/2025 at 8:46 AM, Yagoda said:

I find that folks who are such blatant haters of religion generally have no moral compass. Stalin, Lenin and Hitler are examples.

It's laughable, you referring to a "moral compass" and claim the moral high ground when you support, defend and actually worship a narcissistic pussy-grabbing sexual abuser, cheater and sociopathic con-man. One of the the most immoral, dishonest, unethical, loathsome and un-American outlaw fiends in recent history...and indeed the worst of all in American political history.

 

FYI...Hitler was a Catholic.

Lenin and Stalin murdered out of greed and for power/control...and for fear (paranoia) of losing that power/control to those whom opposed them. 

 

[Yellowtail]

1 hour ago, Skeptic7 said:

It's laughable, you referring to a "moral compass" and claim the moral high ground when you support, defend and actually worship a narcissistic pussy-grabbing sexual abuser, cheater and sociopathic con-man. One of the the most immoral, dishonest, unethical, loathsome and un-American outlaw fiends in recent history...and indeed the worst of all in American political history.

 

FYI...Hitler was a Catholic.

Lenin and Stalin murdered out of greed and for power/control...and for fear (paranoia) of losing that power/control to those whom opposed them. 

 

So what did you think about Pam Bondi at the hearings? I thought she was great. 

 

I'm looking forward to the next four years and excited about Vance maybe in '28. 

 

Fortunately, most voters in the US no longer believe what you leftists spew, and your press have lost all credibility. 

 

 

[Yagoda]

1 hour ago, Skeptic7 said:

It's laughable, you referring to a "moral compass" and claim the moral high ground when you support, defend and actually worship a narcissistic pussy-grabbing sexual abuser, cheater and sociopathic con-man. One of the the most immoral, dishonest, unethical, loathsome and un-American outlaw fiends in recent history...and indeed the worst of all in American political history.

 

FYI...Hitler was a Catholic.

Lenin and Stalin murdered out of greed and for power/control...and for fear (paranoia) of losing that power/control to those whom opposed them. 

 

Defending religion hating Socialist mass murderers. I love it. 

 

"religion is the opium of the people" Karl Marx. You are familiar of course with Stalins Five Year Atheist Plan?

 

Wonder how many atheists feed and care for starving orphans in, say the Congo.

 

Your Trump hatred is just another hatred burning in your own heart for mankind, and illustrates a vacuum in your soul. Oh thats right, you dont have one?

[Yagoda]

2 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

So what did you think about Pam Bondi at the hearings? I thought she was great. 

 

I'm looking forward to the next four years and excited about Vance maybe in '28. 

 

Fortunately, most voters in the US no longer believe what you leftists spew, and your press have lost all credibility. 

 

 

The best was when she skewered that pencil necked fascist-Socialist liar Schiff.

 

Can you imagine that that foul creature is a hero to some here?

[Will B Good]

1 hour ago, Skeptic7 said:

Stalin murdered out of greed and for power/control

 

Just read an article claiming he positioned observers to identify the first people to cease clapping after he'd finished making a speech………..Not a million miles away from what we are seeing in the US now re: appointments……cheer leaders only.

[Will B Good]

3 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Wonder how many atheists feed and care for starving orphans in, say the Congo

 

Plenty, though they have to wait until the Christians have finished fiddling with them

[Yagoda]

2 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

Plenty, though they have to wait until the Christians have finished fiddling with them

Those are not Christians, they are Homosexuals. Homosexuality is a mental illness.

 

Got any Sexual Abuse stories about Nuns?

[Yagoda]

8 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

Just read an article claiming he positioned observers to identify the first people to cease clapping after he'd finished making a speech………..Not a million miles away from what we are seeing in the US now re: appointments……cheer leaders only.

That is an apocryphal story first promulgated by the Great Alexander Solzhenitsyn as a metaphor. So I bet your article was a mass media screed against Trump? Got a link?

 

 

[Will B Good]

19 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

That is an apocryphal story first promulgated by the Great Alexander Solzhenitsyn as a metaphor. So I bet your article was a mass media screed against Trump? Got a link?

 

 

 

Why do you always have to bring Trump into every discussion….does he live in your mind?….stop talking about trump.

[Yellowtail]

25 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

Why do you always have to bring Trump into every discussion….does he live in your mind?….stop talking about trump.

Is the Topic not Trump? 

 

Why drag homosexuals priests fiddling with kids into it? 

 

Are you excited about Monday? 

[Will B Good]

3 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Is the Topic not Trump? 

 

Why drag homosexuals priests fiddling with kids into it? 

 

Are you excited about Monday? 

 

No it’s about how democracy has ‘failed’…if it has?

 

Monday…yes…..off to the IO to do my visa extension……wish me luck.

[Yellowtail]

12 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

No it’s about how democracy has ‘failed’…if it has?

 

Monday…yes…..off to the IO to do my visa extension……wish me luck.

Good luck

[Yagoda]

43 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

Why do you always have to bring Trump into every discussion….does he live in your mind?….stop talking about trump.

You would do well to heed your own advice

 

12 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

No it’s about how democracy has ‘failed’…if it has?

 

Monday…yes…..off to the IO to do my visa extension……wish me luck.

Good luck. You will get your extension this year in the full knowledge you failed in political prognostication.

[Will B Good]

2 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

You would do well to heed your own advice

 

Good luck. You will get your extension this year in the full knowledge you failed in political prognostication.

 

More hope, to be fair, than prophecy….555

[Skeptic7]

1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

Defending religion hating Socialist mass murderers. I love it. 

 

"religion is the opium of the people" Karl Marx. You are familiar of course with Stalins Five Year Atheist Plan?

 

Wonder how many atheists feed and care for starving orphans in, say the Congo.

 

Your Trump hatred is just another hatred burning in your own heart for mankind, and illustrates a vacuum in your soul. Oh thats right, you dont have one?

There aren't many organizations explicitly labeled as "atheist" that focus solely on helping the poor, however several secular or humanist organizations actively work to alleviate poverty without promoting religious beliefs, including: Humanists UK, Children International, Atheists Helping the Homeless, The Brights' Net, and local secular volunteer groups that often focus on community-based initiatives like food banks and homeless outreach. 

 

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an independent, neutral, and impartial, secular organization that does not have a religious affiliation. MSF provides medical care to people in need regardless of their religion, race, gender, or political beliefs. 

[Yellowtail]

19 minutes ago, Skeptic7 said:

There aren't many organizations explicitly labeled as "atheist" that focus solely on helping the poor, however several secular or humanist organizations actively work to alleviate poverty without promoting religious beliefs, including: Humanists UK, Children International, Atheists Helping the Homeless, The Brights' Net, and local secular volunteer groups that often focus on community-based initiatives like food banks and homeless outreach. 

 

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an independent, neutral, and impartial, secular organization that does not have a religious affiliation. MSF provides medical care to people in need regardless of their religion, race, gender, or political beliefs. 

You had me right up to: "neutral and impartial". What a hoot. 

[Skeptic7]

1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

illustrates a vacuum in your soul. Oh thats right, you dont have one?

Nor do you. There's zero evidence of any actual "soul"...only metaphorically.

[Yellowtail]

1 minute ago, Skeptic7 said:

Nor do you. There's zero evidence of any actual "soul"...only metaphorically.

There is no more evidence that there is no God, than there is evidence that there is a God.