Are republicans without conscience or empathy?

reply to post by spiritualzombie


hrmmm but but they dont pay taxes just ask geithner unlike the rest of all those evil "rich" folk

Originally posted by spiritualzombie

Originally posted by macman

If children don't want to play fairly, sometimes a parental figure must step in to keep one group from beating down another.

A quote echoed by every Liberal I have ever come across. I believe Clinton gushed with joy over the Hippie asking the same kid of question during a presidential debate.

Govt is akin to Parents. Love this.

Is this the limit of your ability to address this? A simple mocking with no defense? Here's an idea, how about you convince me that corporations would never discriminate against race, age, sex, religion, or disability even if there were no laws to protect those groups. Maybe try to convince me discrimination no longer takes place in the work place... or as a republican why you think an employer should be allowed to discriminate. Explain why this should be allowed in a land of supposed equality?

edit on 4-8-2011 by spiritualzombie because: (no reason given)

I can't and won't, as it will never go away. It is not possible. Legislation or not. It is engrained in Humans to categorize things, people, interactions and so on.
I believe it is the right of each person to like or not like someone, something or groups there of.
If they do not like me because of my race or gender, so be it. I do not care.
If I am denied a job at Company XYZ because of race or gender. So be it. I do not want an authoritative Govt stepping in, forcing that company to hire me only to know I am there now, based solely on the "Parent" stepping in.
Same goes for being a consumer.

There is the main difference.

I do not expect to walk around Watts, go to a restaurant and expect to not be looked upon as an outsider. I just don't go to Watts. Govt does not need to step in, as I know how to avoid the issue.
Everyone is happy. I am not forcing my way in, and those there are not forced to except me.

The Govt can only achieve what you rely on by force. Force via physical, taxes, laws, fines or what ever.

reply to post by DZAG Wright


Your quote,

"Yeah, our society has let a lot of people down with our educational system. They don't help kids realize that there are nearly limitless professional avenues for making money. They need to do this at an early age. Instead of directing a kid who will never be a scholar toward school, why not direct them toward vocation? "

LOVE IT. This is something I strongly advocated for but as you can tell, was never succesful with.

Originally posted by kellynap43
reply to post by DZAG Wright

 

Your quote,

"Yeah, our society has let a lot of people down with our educational system. They don't help kids realize that there are nearly limitless professional avenues for making money. They need to do this at an early age. Instead of directing a kid who will never be a scholar toward school, why not direct them toward vocation? "

LOVE IT. This is something I strongly advocated for but as you can tell, was never succesful with.

Where does the parent become involved? Or is it solely left to the Govt school to tell the student??

GOVT does not solve problems. Govt makes it harder to create solutions.

Originally posted by beezzer

Originally posted by spiritualzombie

Yes, because clearly the wealthy who now control the country have shown an ability to exercise restraint and fairness without any need for regulation.

And th poor, the masses can do better?
Oh wait!
They tried that. Around 1917, in a little country called Russia.

Do you really believe it's one or the other? Either we give up everything to the top 1%, or else we become like the Russians? Either we leave the unemployed, sick, or poor to suffer or else we become like Russia? I'm beginning to think that you're good at little quips, but no so much in rational thought.

reply to post by macman


Of course that needs to be a decision within in the family.
But a pretty good idea, right? As long as the goverment stays out of it.

Originally posted by neo96
reply to post by spiritualzombie

 

hrmmm but but they dont pay taxes just ask geithner unlike the rest of all those evil "rich" folk

edit on 4-8-2011 by neo96 because: (no reason given)

Neo, on the topic, I have yet to see a post of yours represent an example of republican empathy, compassion, or conscience.

reply to post by spiritualzombie
Psst! I'll let you in on a little secret. The way it's set up now? With some hard work, creativity, imagination. . . YOU could be part of that 1%.

Boo-yah! Run with it zombie! Run with it!

reply to post by spiritualzombie


on topic

the republicans step up on that cross and nail after nail get pouned in their hands being crucified for the sins of the democrats and have done so for decades.

theres your conscience and empathy

Originally posted by beezzer
reply to post by spiritualzombie

 

Psst! I'll let you in on a little secret. The way it's set up now? With some hard work, creativity, imagination. . . YOU could be part of that 1%.

Boo-yah! Run with it zombie! Run with it!

Are you suggesting that to be part of the 1%, is to no longer be concerned with what happens with the other 99%? I have news for you... the amount of money I make does not dictate my compassion or empathy or a desire to see fairness for other people.

Originally posted by neo96
reply to post by spiritualzombie

 

on topic

the republicans step up on that cross and nail after nail get pouned in their hands being crucified for the sins of the democrats and have done so for decades.

theres your conscience and empathy

Actually, I think that's a clear indication of resentment... not to mention delusion.

Originally posted by spiritualzombie

Originally posted by beezzer
reply to post by spiritualzombie

 

Psst! I'll let you in on a little secret. The way it's set up now? With some hard work, creativity, imagination. . . YOU could be part of that 1%.

Boo-yah! Run with it zombie! Run with it!

Are you suggesting that to be part of the 1%, is to no longer be concerned with what happens with the other 99%? I have news for you... the amount of money I make does not dictate my compassion or empathy or a desire to see fairness for other people.

Zombie, babe, kiddo, shookums. . . . you can be rich and still care. It isn't an either/or.

reply to post by spiritualzombie


that coming from the thread author who resents anyone who doesnt think like democrats

this thread has been nothing but resentment by you castigating the people you cant stand if you didnt wouldnt have made a thread about it.

Originally posted by beezzer

Originally posted by spiritualzombie

Originally posted by beezzer
reply to post by spiritualzombie

 

Psst! I'll let you in on a little secret. The way it's set up now? With some hard work, creativity, imagination. . . YOU could be part of that 1%.

Boo-yah! Run with it zombie! Run with it!

Are you suggesting that to be part of the 1%, is to no longer be concerned with what happens with the other 99%? I have news for you... the amount of money I make does not dictate my compassion or empathy or a desire to see fairness for other people.

Zombie, babe, kiddo, shookums. . . . you can be rich and still care. It isn't an either/or.

So, you're saying people can work hard to become top 1%. What are you saying by that? What is your point exactly if not to suggest that to be 1% will help shift one's focus from the other 99%?

Beezer, you're all quip and no substance.

reply to post by neo96


What disgusts me most about the thread author and people who think like him, is the hypocrisy.

Originally posted by neo96
reply to post by spiritualzombie

 

that coming from the thread author who resents anyone who doesnt think like democrats

this thread has been nothing but resentment by you castigating the people you cant stand if you didnt wouldnt have made a thread about it.

Neo, I am asking you if in order to be all for supporting the wealthy, while showing no support for the poor, minorities, or environment, if that requires a lack of conscience or empathy. It seems to me if a person can only support the side that is against gays, muslims, women's rights, poor, unemployed, illegals, or the environment... that it would indicate a lack of empathy.

reply to post by apacheman


GO a head , continue to tax them. See what happens. If you havent opened a history book in the past 200 years, your going to be in for a real suprise. But if you have. You will see any goverment that has continued down that path, has ended up in poverty and bankrupcy, which in turn is given to the citizens of that nation. Poverty for all.

So go a head. See what happens.

The funny thing is, you think that taxing them more is going to make a difference in the huge debt we have obtained. It wont make a drop in the bucket.
Even funnier........you think taxing the rich is a new idea

Your too funny, I know have to go to bathroom before I wet myself.

reply to post by spiritualzombie


omg stop repeating mainstream reguijation thats what you think then forget it

talk about brainwashing

yeah right the only good people in this world is the democrats.

reply to post by kellynap43


i agree kelly came into this thread with preconceive notions and now is try to justify them to all "the evil right wingers".

meh

Originally posted by neo96
reply to post by spiritualzombie

 

omg stop repeating mainstream reguijation thats what you think then forget it

talk about brainwashing

yeah right the only good people in this world is the democrats.

edit on 4-8-2011 by neo96 because: (no reason given)

Dude, it seems like you squirm under the question, and only offer childish retorts, so maybe you need to leave this topic. You so far only support the theory of lack of empathy toward others, so it's not like you're helping your case anyway.

I do find it interesting that republicans support government assistance for the wealthy but not for the poor.