Thread: America is NOT a democracy

As Machiavelli said, "It is better for a ruler to be feared than loved". Ever since WW2, the government has been putting us in a constant state of fear, which justifies military spending that in turn fuels the military-industrial complex. After communism came terrorism. To be honest, I fear our own government much more than any "islamo-fascists".

Originally Posted by tyrannicalt-bagger

As Machiavelli said, "It is better for a ruler to be feared than loved". Ever since WW2, the government has been putting us in a constant state of fear, which justifies military spending that in turn fuels the military-industrial complex. After communism came terrorism. To be honest, I fear our own government much more than any "islamo-fascists".

In my honest opinion, it is not the government trying to foster an atmosphere of fear. It is the media. Just watch any newscast and you will see what I mean. As far as the government goes, it is becoming too centralized.

But, but, IT'S TERROR LEVEL ORANGE!!! OMGWTFBBQ~!

Originally Posted by tyrannicalt-bagger

As Machiavelli said, "It is better for a ruler to be feared than loved". Ever since WW2, the government has been putting us in a constant state of fear, which justifies military spending that in turn fuels the military-industrial complex. After communism came terrorism. To be honest, I fear our own government much more than any "islamo-fascists".

I was not going to post in this thread. But after seeing this post I almost started yelling at my computer. Are you fucking kidding me? You're scared of the USA rather then some derka cutting your throat because you don't belive in their God?

If you say yes. Then there is no hope to save you. You're suffering mental disorder and there isn't much anyone can do for you. If you say no. Then your a hypocrite.

Originally Posted by Kraker Jak

Originally Posted by triggerhappy2005

Look it's real simple. Whether we are a democracy or republic doesn't matter. Bush sucks and this country will be better off once that fool is out of office.

Then we won't have to worry about derkas (whatever those are) doing anything bad to us.

yea, cuz the durkas only started when bush got into office.....fuckin dumb kids......

haha

Do go in a little more depth about the not so scary islamo-fastists not being here before bush. Do you remember the USS Cole? That happened before Bush. So it was his fault they attacked?

What about the first world trade center bombing? I'm pretty sure it wasn't Bush's fualt either.

August 1998, two US embassies where attacked at the same time.

June 1996. Suadi Arabia truck bomb killing 19 American soldiers.

November 1995 Saudi Arabia car bomb killing 5 US soliders


I could go on and on. But here:
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001454.html

I'm simply saying that I am more likely to suffer violence at the hands of our government then some "durkas". I am neither a hypocrite nor have a mental disorder. I simply see how our government consistently kills more people (directly or indirectly) than any terrorist organization. Where is your outrage at this? As Derrick Jensen says, "the state has a monopoly on violence". I don't believe the armed forces or police organizations serve the common man, but rather the interests of the elites.
@ Asianator - You bring up a good point. The media is far too sensationalist. I also feel that it leans more to the right than the left, despite all this whining about the "liberal media".