in some sense liberty is simply the banding together of the weak to protect against the overbearing power of the strong, and the privileged.
who is to protect us against the overbearing privilege of the aggrandized weak?
john jay @ 08.
p.s. 08.28.2012 . i got up to check the calendar, and forgot to put the date in. ah, the glories of the aging process. laughing.
A succinct summary of where we are John Jay.
The aggrandized weak are a source of power for the privileged, who provide for them with the wealth they take from us. It is not a steady, sustainable state.
We have had enough of this.
Posted by: sDee | August 28, 2012 at 07:48 PM
sDee:
no, it is hardly a sustainable state, and as more people "... vote for a living ..." in becomes increasingly unsustainable.
the only question is, when do we hit the streets with pitchforks and burning staves.
john jay
p.s. always nice to hear from you, sDee.
Posted by: john jay | August 29, 2012 at 01:57 PM
to everybody:
these god damned little security things are a royal pain in the butt.
my goodness, what irritating damned things.
john jay
Posted by: john jay | August 29, 2012 at 01:58 PM
And it is always nice to stop by and find insight in your words.
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin"
Posted by: sDee | September 04, 2012 at 03:36 PM
yes, yes, yes, precisely. i've always loved this observation. so very true.
john
Posted by: john jay | September 04, 2012 at 04:58 PM