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Re: You have been duped by the insurance companies

Well, duh. But there's government at other levels. I would submit that in America, the squeeky wheel gets the grease. But your reasons are why I want to devote my life to making the sytem better, rather than cynically discounting the whole mess.

That's Abe's trip- he says everything he doesn't like is illigitimate, wrong, immoral, and the result of a conspiracy. If I was as honestly cynical and turned off as the Sausage King, I'd leave the country and pack my casings elsewhere.

 

[056]

Oh, yeah, that speed limit stuff.

Yeah, I was saying Bluto's post was well-written, intelligent, and gave me plenty to think about. If I sounded dismissive, well, what can I say? I'm a law student, they train you to do that.

You're right, there's plenty of stuff I enjoy doing the government says I can't do. And I do speed, quite a bit.

Maybe I should have said: there's nothing illegal I enjoy doing that I don't just do it anyway.

But I think my point in this whole helmet thing is this: government limits on something don't always lead to more limits, and limits are neccessary to a well-ordered, prosperous society. Our system of government is generally a good one, not illigitimate, nazi-esque, or dominated by stupid, immoral, jack-booted thugs.

I risked my life for this country, and I am proud of it. Our system of government has produced the most emulated, powerful, wealthy and stable societies the world has ever seen. There's a zillion people waiting to get in.

Sure, it could be better. That's why I involve myself with local politics and study law. What do you do to make it better?

BTW, an itchfork is used to scratch an itch between your shoulder blades. You should get one.

 

[lanesplitter]

The state should not be in the business of taking care of ANYONE.

The duty of the state is to PROMOTE the general wellfare and PROVIDE the common defence...

NOT vice verca.

 

[devil_clown]

What a stupid question from another stupid rag. The real question should be "Is Maxim magazine written by assholes?" Damn, makes me want to get a subscription just so I can cancel the thing. Good goin Maxim, that little questionaire probably killed a few thousand young riders who now think it's "uncool" to ride without one. Dumbasses. Fire the that wanted that one to go to print.



Devil Clown

 

[worn_patella]

the Challanger ... my bad ... thanks for setting it straight.

 

[worn_patella]

Re: I would NEVER do it with a porn star - here's why

OH yeah ... what about a BJ ... I'd rather get that from a pro ... but I'd still remember that safety device. Just a thought. Leaning on my Bike with the centerstand down ... right !!!

 

[Abe_Froman]

Re: Touchy, touchy!

So the fifth amendment only constrains the government? Is it okay then for me to kill you, as long as I'm not being paid by the government to do it? Once again, quick-witted Gabe opens mouth, inserts foot. That's okay, folks, nobody likes him very much.

 

[Abe_Froman]

Re: Oh, yeah, that speed limit stuff.

Our system of government would not have produced the emulated, prosperous society that we have had it been instituted with the limits we are now constratined by. It's obvious that your liberal indoctrination has been methodical and severe.

Our SYSTEM of government is good, however, those in charge have chucked the constituiton to the wind, so the net effect of our government is nowhere near the founders' original vision. The American Revolution occurred because taxes were raised a couple of pennies. Income taxes didn't exist. The effective tax rate, even for someone making a modest salary such as mine, is now approaching 40-50%. Any government with such confiscatory tax policies is surely illegitimate, especially when the majority of said tax is merely transferred to someone else (after the appropriate cut is taken out by beaurocrats.) The mere idea of entitlements, that someone else is entitled to MY money, is disgusting. If you want evidence that this country is run by stupid, immoral, jack-booted thugs, disregard your tax return for a couple of years. You will find out first hand. Ask Elian Gonzalez. He was kidnapped by government agents weilding automatic weapons that we are barred from owning so he could be sent to a communist country.

 

[Abe_Froman]

Re: Thoughts on Gabe''s Posting

Excellent post----

I agree, the legimacy of law depends upon the legitimancy of autority which enacted it. Our constitution, however, is singular among government charters for recognizing that there are rights that are God-given; the job of government is to secure those rights, not grant them. This distiction has fostered the rise of the most powerful and prosperous empire the world has ever known. The difficulty with this has become the temptation for those we entrust to represent us (and our rights) to act like kings. This leads them to "find" new meanings in the constitution, wholly apart from the original intent. The end result is that the constitution has become alterable, and what becomes of a government with the ability to change the meaning of the that places limits on itself? It becomes a government of men; serving the intrests of whosoever happens to be the current elect. Our current government can surely be considered oppressive, given the attitude with which those that govern regard its charter.

 

[Abe_Froman]

Re: You have been duped by the insurance companies

For once, Gabe you hit the nail on the head. When I geniunely don't like something, it's generally because it's illegitimate, immoral, or wrong. However, I never implied anything about a conspiracy. I don't think that the abuse of governmental power is anything but the natural tendency of government; it is not any great conspiracy or even surprise. Governments throughout history have proven this. My problem is that our constitution would be enough to prevent this, had it been strictly followed.

 

[devil_clown]

Idiocy Has Reached Critical Mass

After reviewing the last billion statements, it amazes me how P.C. everyone really is. Not that it's a bad thing, mind you. It just amazes me. I, however, am not so P.C. Yes, if you ride without a helmet, I say you're a . Not because of where you live or what you ride, it just simply makes you a in my book. The ONLY reason I am glad to see another rider riding without a helmet is the pure satisfaction that comes from knowing if we are both speeding together down the same stretch of highway and Johhny Law Dog needs to get his quota on speeding tickets so that Little Johnny can get that new train set for Christmas, he/she pulls YOU over instead of me every time. Question it? Try it. Look for me when you do. I enjoy watching you pay for the ticket. So a big thanks goes out to you not riding with a helmet. It makes Johnny's kid happier during the Season and makes me smile every time you pay for a ticket that was most likely mine to begin with. Better buy a helmet while you can still afford one. My.....oh yeah....YOU'RE tickets generally aren't cheap.

Devil Clown

 

[devil_clown]

I got the point and F4? You might be a ******* if........

I understood your point. (As long winded as it was.) I was merely commenting on your last statement about the pipes. I whole heartedly believe they save lives. It would actually be nice if they would come from the manufacturer that way. (Other than those Harley P.O.S.'s that sound that way due to bad timing.)

Colorado_F4? Hmmmmmmmm....... You don't support the "Marry My Own Sister" Foundation out of Arkansas do you? You haven't recently sold your double wide for that Geo Metro with the $1000 boom box have you? Hey, if the dealer didn't care when he sold Cletus a Metro, and the Realator didn't care when he sold his double wide to by the sound system and the sterio shop didn't care when he spent the $1000 on a sterio that's worth more than his car, why should I trust his taste of music? **Mental Note Colorado** No playing your fiddle while you're driving! You may inadvertantly miss your spitoon and get some "backy" on yer windshield. Geeew Gew gew!!

Devil Clown

 

[devil_clown]

Hmmmm...... Why can I say ******* but not ?

M.O? If you are going to sensor me, why f u c k e r? Pttttthhhhhh!!!! F U C K E R! I can listen to any highschooler and get a variety of colorful metaphores but not the "F word" huh? Wonder why this is?

Devil Clown

 

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Hey!! I'm a fat people!

And I love my Cavalcade!

 

[011]

Wow.