tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32914592.post8632583342510544459..comments2024-02-21T14:18:09.212-08:00Comments on R World: The Allure of KingsRon Davisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11972794876337195698noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32914592.post-11884051924955606862007-05-31T03:36:00.000-07:002007-05-31T03:36:00.000-07:00I think one solution would be to move beyond a two...I think one solution would be to move beyond a two-party system. If there were half a dozen parties and presidents were forced to form coalitions and alliances, I think we'd have less of "I am the decider!" and more cooperation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32914592.post-56355683739674484342007-05-30T17:36:00.000-07:002007-05-30T17:36:00.000-07:00Nice try.Nice try.Chrlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17658592845808601075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32914592.post-29807334868114063852007-05-30T16:57:00.000-07:002007-05-30T16:57:00.000-07:00Hope this comment finds you well Ron.Hope this comment finds you well Ron.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411527807049220749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32914592.post-33426647021170012352007-05-30T16:55:00.000-07:002007-05-30T16:55:00.000-07:00Damon, I suppose I am also off my rocker, but it's...Damon, I suppose I am also off my rocker, but it's MY rocker. I don't go sit one someone else's rocker and poke them in the eye with my "shtick" until they have a nervous breakdown, insisting they deserve to have one if they find the behavior offensive.<BR/><BR/>Sorry if that sounds unreasonable, but that's it in a nutshell. If he's going to pay attention to me, he should just be nice.Chrlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17658592845808601075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32914592.post-91677381584598919682007-05-30T16:48:00.000-07:002007-05-30T16:48:00.000-07:00So far as addressing your post, when our condition...So far as addressing your post, when our conditioning is such that we value falsely, because our instincts are from a tender age, tainted, this problem of corruption becomes increasingly pronounced. It is perhaps more a symptom of our stage in evolution than anything. But it does not hurt to be aware of this.<BR/><BR/>It is evident to me that all systems will suffer from corruption after a certain point. It is the nature of evolution; decay sets in in order to create a fertile base for renewal. <BR/><BR/>On a unique level, we have the power to take a breather and introspect, and make changes to the psyche which can revolve our behaviors to a more viable model. <BR/><BR/>When groups are concerned, this process is hindered by competing egos. Even if a leader of merit should find his rightful position despite corruption around him, his voice would be stifled by the egos of those who vie for his position. In a system where such a person is increasingly rare, this becomes a significant obstacle.<BR/><BR/>And so, perhaps a constitutional monarchy would be more honest than Bush's continued vetoing of those around him, although it is painfully obvious that he is ultimately doing what his advisers are telling him to do. <BR/><BR/>Ultimately, I have no preference for either form of government. It is the benchmarks of power that I question; the things we place in high value in Western society. Much of it strikes me as dated. Trying to explain this to someone whose entire existence is wrapped around the acquisition of these items, without first having them walk in my shoes, is a weighty task, though. I am not trying to be this way, it's honestly the only way I can see that makes any sense at all, and I often find it burdensome.Chrlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17658592845808601075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32914592.post-10888773138317439522007-05-30T16:32:00.000-07:002007-05-30T16:32:00.000-07:00Charlane. Noticed some 'tension' on your comments ...Charlane. Noticed some 'tension' on your comments towards Ron. Out of curiosity, what brings that to bear?<BR/><BR/>Because hey, we all think he's a bit off his rocker so we don't really take all that much offense to his blatherings.<BR/><BR/>It's sort of his "schtik" if you know what I mean.<BR/><BR/>So let it out. Whats up?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32914592.post-66496024950480725142007-05-30T16:19:00.000-07:002007-05-30T16:19:00.000-07:00And where did this wire-tapping technology come fr...And where did this wire-tapping technology come from? From whose science? And what are your solutions? It's easy to criticize.<BR/><BR/>Power is something most people are unable to handle, because our instincts are confused. I think once we have a degree of success, we become more interested in perpetuating it than we do in continuing to earn it. <BR/><BR/>You play many roles, and leave people guessing about what your true assertions are. I understand the reasons behind this tactic, but you must realize that in the long run, you lose credibility. In the end, it is all you, all of it is who you are. There is no longer any border between the absurd and the plausible.<BR/><BR/>If this frustrates you, then you must also realize that these criticisms you hand out so liberally are diluted by these questionable activities. You must take responsibility for this, and not blame others for your frustrations. <BR/><BR/>And acquisition is something which must always be balanced with civil liberties if corruption is to be washed down to a sustainable level. In the end, ethical business practices are the greatest form of selfishness there is. <BR/><BR/>Also, we may disdain the sore-footed waitress, but I've heard it said she has the power to spit in our food if we're an habitual bad tipper. I would never do that to my worst enemy, but then again, I have no class, right, Ron?Chrlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17658592845808601075noreply@blogger.com