Alexander Fraser Tytler, Lord Woodhouselee (15 October 1747 – 5 January 1813) wrote:"A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself largess out of the public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate promising the most benefits with the result the democracy collapses because of the loose fiscal policy ensuing, always to be followed by a dictatorship, then a monarchy.
A Detroit city council member is asking President Obama to bail out the financially troubled city in return for residents’ overwhelmingly supporting his successful re-election bid.
“There ought to be a quid pro quo," said Councilwoman JoAnn Watson, according to My Fox Detroit.
Those that forget their past are doom to repeat it.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
CUDA, do you really think the administration takes such a request seriously? Is there any indication whatsoever that they would? Come on, rejoin reality, it will do you a world of good, man.
"The Party told you to reject all evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command."
George Orwell---"1984"
callmeslick wrote:CUDA, do you really think the administration takes such a request seriously? Is there any indication whatsoever that they would? Come on, rejoin reality, it will do you a world of good, man.
I can see the point and the quote zoomed straight over your head Politicians play the game. they make promises for Vote, both parties. the Democrats are just better at then the GOP
but the quote is truth. and this is an example of it
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
callmeslick wrote:CUDA, do you really think the administration takes such a request seriously? Is there any indication whatsoever that they would? Come on, rejoin reality, it will do you a world of good, man.
I can see the point and the quote zoomed straight over your head Politicians play the game. they make promises for Vote, both parties. the Democrats are just better at then the GOP
but the quote is truth. and this is an example of it
No, Republicans don't anything so mundane, plebeian and sleazy as to buy the votes of a particular city. They strike right at the heart if the matter and gerrymander things to give their party the edge.
No, gerrymandering is always used to skew the vote in favor of the party in power, not make it fairer for democracy. And yeah, both parties do it. However, I like this local guy's re-imagining of gerrymandering theory.
Politicians play the game. they make promises for Vote, both parties. the Democrats are just better at then the GOP 
