Still Hating America.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally posted by Adder
In contrast, I have been reading recently about the type of democracy that flurished in between-war Europe, one critique of which is that proportionate representation led to a lack of mandate and direction. The implication being the democracy is more stable in a winner-take-all system like ours in that the system itself creates the consensus that allows action.

It's called 'Arrow's Theorem" and I don't feel like explaining it beyond the point that I think its time we have a dictatorship or administer intelligence tests at the voting booths.

ETA: That's kinda harsh... maybe we should just do a flat tax. I can't find all those statements and shit and now my wife's mad about me not organizing my life. Somebody I don't know 1099'd me last week. I just want to fuck, get drunk and hide in my house. Is it too much to ask?

Maybe some coke and mushrooms. And movies. And I need a gym in the basement. And nicer pets.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
What happens when matter and antimatter collide? I went back and retook the test, changing a few of the answers that bugged me the most, and it told me I was an Upbeat.

You're profiting on the blood of others. You goddamned hypocrite.

[Adder]

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
Translation: I am a middle class white male who wants less interference in my life.

I have to hire some twit to do my fucking taxes. That involves me dealing with shit. I am going to die sooner than most people and don't want to waste my fucking time dicking around with Uncle Sam's horseshit. I'm not rich; it's about time and wanting to be left alone. I'm not my brother's keeper because he never kept me. I wish him luck, and I hope he does well. If I have something to give him I will. I honestly don't give a fuck about money. But godamnit, I'd rather burn a $5 bill than turn it over to some shrill liberal asshole who's got the nerve to tell me I don't "care enough" for my fellow man, or poison th enivironment. Those assholes can preach elsewhere. I've only got so many hours. I can't be bothered.

And to make matters worse, I now have to deal with the govt all the time in business matters. Trying to wring a decision out of these fucking people is like squeezing juice from raisins.

Rich? I wish. Then I could build a big fucking wall around my house and, like Joe Walsh sang, "Have accountants pay for it all," as opposed to filling out fucking forms written by goddamned bureaucrats for me.

I love people, but man do I hate it when they get together, get high on mob self-righteousness and start telling me what to do.

If you think I'm crazy, ask yourself why Americans feel its morally acceptable to cheat on their taxes.

You are such a selfish bastard. Seriously, outside of having to file a tax return, what does government impose on your personal life on a day-to-day basis? Less than it gives you (i.e. roads, police protection, etc)?

And you don't have to admit it, but again, for the 8000th time, by any obejctive standard, you are pretty well off.

[SlaveNoMore]

sebastian_dangerfield
Translation: I am a middle class white male who wants less interference in my life.

:cheers:

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally posted by Adder
You are such a selfish bastard. Seriously, outside of having to file a tax return, what does government impose on your personal life on a day-to-day basis? Less than it gives you (i.e. roads, police protection, etc)?

And you don't have to admit it, but again, for the 8000th time, by any obejctive standard, you are pretty well off.

have you tried to negotiate a fucking contract with uncle sam lately? Holy fucking shit! We had to hire a fucking consultant to guide us through the goddamned process, just to bid on some work!

I've never seen so much sensless paperwork to facilitate jobs for talentless bags of plasma.

Ever presented a case to a govt agency? I have. I had to help comapnies accused of violating EPA standards. You know what its like to give a detailed presentation to a pack of mongoloids?

I have about 14 different balls in the air right now, not counting my social life. I look at life as a concert. I want to enjoy it, not be burdened with bullshit. Commerce requires negotiation, but Uncle Sam, and State and Local Govt are simply absurd.

I drove through terrible weather ove the past two days. I guess that's because the states doesn't have money for the resources to plow and clean like they used to. It was a mess. I enjoyed it. We should fend for ourselves more. It's fun; kinds like camping.

ETA: Spelling attributable to red wine.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally posted by Adder
You are such a selfish bastard. Seriously, outside of having to file a tax return, what does government impose on your personal life on a day-to-day basis? Less than it gives you (i.e. roads, police protection, etc)?

And you don't have to admit it, but again, for the 8000th time, by any obejctive standard, you are pretty well off.

Police protection? Every car I had in Philly got broken into. One day my truck got broken into in broad daylight across from City Hall. I bought that shithole city a Lexus with my tax dollars. They did real fucking well by me.

My favorite drug's listed as a catagory one. It's a goddamned fungus. Some douche thinks it'll cause a revolution.

I like the roads, but I'd rather stay at home with the blinds drawn.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
Police protection? Every car I had in Philly got broken into. One day my truck got broken into in broad daylight across from City Hall. I bought that shithole city a Lexus with my tax dollars. They did real fucking well by me.

My favorite drug's listed as a catagory one. It's a goddamned fungus. Some douche thinks it'll cause a revolution.

I like the roads, but I'd rather stay at home with the blinds drawn.

Strap a bomb to your chest. Walk into the Government office that bugs you most. Boooooooom!

You'll wake up in heaven with 60 virgins waiting for you to change that virgin status.

Honest.

[Spanky]

Originally posted by Adder
In contrast, I have been reading recently about the type of democracy that flurished in between-war Europe, one critique of which is that proportionate representation led to a lack of mandate and direction. The implication being the democracy is more stable in a winner-take-all system like ours in that the system itself creates the consensus that allows action.

Proportional representation sucks. Israel had to adjust their system because it got so bad. These fruit loops from fringe partys get in, and then they become swing votes and get power way out of proportion to their size. That is why religious partys in Israel hold so much party eventhough they represent a small part of the population.

A winner take all, two party system is the only way to go. Any other system creates to much instability and give to much power to the fringe groups.

Of all the countries I have lived in I prefer our system.

[Secret_Agent_Man]

Originally posted by taxwonk
When it comes to politics, is there such a thing as a good one?

Jim Borgman -- although he doesn't especially focus onnational politics.

S_A_M

[SlaveNoMore]

Hank Chinaski
Strap a bomb to your chest. Walk into the Government office that bugs you most. Boooooooom!

You'll wake up in heaven with 60 virgins waiting for you to change that virgin status.

Honest.

First Gatti, now you.

Pretty soon, I'm gonna be the only kafir around here.

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
It's called 'Arrow's Theorem" and I don't feel like explaining it beyond the point that I think its time we have a dictatorship or administer intelligence tests at the voting booths.

ETA: That's kinda harsh... maybe we should just do a flat tax. I can't find all those statements and shit and now my wife's mad about me not organizing my life. Somebody I don't know 1099'd me last week. I just want to fuck, get drunk and hide in my house. Is it too much to ask?

Maybe some coke and mushrooms. And movies. And I need a gym in the basement. And nicer pets.

Tax time can be stressful.

If I were a fascist demagogue, I would organize my putsch for right around April 15. My cadre of bitter-lawyer stormtroopers would sweep all before them and establish control over every major metropolitan center within 24 hours.

Then I would hand out the pills, coke and 'shrooms and let them get twisted for a few days while I consolidate my control with more reliable troops, like say mortgage brokers.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by ironweed
Tax time can be stressful.

If I were a fascist demagogue, I would organize my putsch for right around April 15. My cadre of bitter-lawyer stormtroopers would sweep all before them and establish control over every major metropolitan center within 24 hours.

Then I would hand out the pills, coke and 'shrooms and let them get twisted for a few days while I consolidate my control with more reliable troops, like say mortgage brokers.

I had a beautiful and I mean lovely beautiful from Italy Italian boss. and man Dolce and Gabanna just such a handsome and well dressed guy athletic, tall, nice guy. groomed perfecto man. well cut suits, etc. we played same game. never figured it out. so wonderful person.

[Secret_Agent_Man]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
I had a beautiful and I mean lovely beautiful from Italy Italian boss. and man Dolce and Gabanna just such a handsome and well dressed guy athletic, tall, nice guy. groomed perfecto man. well cut suits, etc. we played same game. never figured it out. so wonderful person.

Oh my. PPNYC stole Hank's log-in and SD's shrooms.

S_A_M

[Adder]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
I had a beautiful and I mean lovely beautiful from Italy Italian boss. and man Dolce and Gabanna just such a handsome and well dressed guy athletic, tall, nice guy. groomed perfecto man. well cut suits, etc. we played same game. never figured it out. so wonderful person.

What the fuck? You accidently write a PPNY post with the wrong sock or something?

ETA: Damn you, SAM.

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