posted February 28, 2011 06:52 PM            

by digby

I was in rush hour the other--[]-[]-- observing some self-centered dude blocking four lanes and snarling traffic for blocks to spare himself a minor inconvenience and it occurred to me that the logical result of our recent embrace of vulgar libertarianism is a total breakdown of social order. Even in rush hour traffic where it's vital to everyone's survival that we observe certain norms, there always seems to be some entitled, selfish ass in an expensive car making it worse for everyone else these days.

Imagine my surprise when I got home and read this:

A state lawmaker from Marietta is sponsoring a bill that seeks to do away with Georgia driver's licenses.

State Rep. Bobby Franklin, R-Marietta, has filed House Bill 7, calling it the "Right to Travel Act."

In his bill, Franklin states, "Free people have a common law and constitutional right to travel on the roads and highways that are provided by their government for that purpose. Licensing of drivers cannot be required of free people, because taking on the restrictions of a license requires the surrender of an inalienable right."

Franklin told CBS Atlanta News that driver's licenses are a throw back to oppressive times. “Agents of the state demanding your papers," he said. "We’re getting that way here.”

CBS Atlanta's Rebekka Schramm asked Franklin, “How are we going to keep up with who’s who and who’s on the roads and who’s not supposed to be on the roads?”

“That’s a great question," Franklin said. "And I would have to answer that with a question, ‘Why do you need to know who’s who?’”

“What about 12-14-year-olds who want to drive? What would stop them?" Schramm asked.

“Well, what’s stopping them now anyway?” Franklin answered.

posted August 23, 2011 06:28 PM            

mesa posting this because its duke in paris by Herman Leonard. (58)

posted October 28, 2011 11:25 PM            

is poverty a rumor? a lot of the poor are over weight don't ya know.

posted November 24, 2011 02:23 PM            

Hint, it has to do with the meme of the week.

posted December 17, 2011 03:14 PM            

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By: Peterr Saturday December 17, 2011 9:11 am

(A copy of the letter below was provided by a senior North Pole official, who requested anonymity out of fear of retaliation. Not retaliation from Santa, mind you, but from Mitch McConnell.)

Dear Santa,

We in the GOP Congressional leadership are concerned about the growing dependence in our nation on handouts, and the increasing expectation that you can get something for nothing. The latter is of particular concern when it comes to children, who are learning the dangerous lesson in far too many places that you can get things for free, just by asking, and that people ought to care for the less fortunate, just because they are allegedly less fortunate.

We are concerned, because everyone knows that the poor are poor because they are lazy, and only the pain of hunger will drive them to make better financial choices and push them into finding a real job. Handouts create dependence, and this insidious poison will kill our great nation if it is not stopped.

Just look around, Santa. Homeowners with big mortgages shout for breaks from banks, students demand loan forgiveness, dirty hippies in their drum circles want to camp for free in public parks, and liberals want wealthy people to pay more taxes.

We have become a nation addicted to handouts, and it must stop.

We know you mean well, but your insistence on providing free gifts to children must come to an end if we are to save our country. Therefore, buried in the text of the recent budget compromise we have worked out with the White House on extending the payroll tax credit, funding the government through September 2012, and forcing a decision in 60 days on the Keystone XL pipeline project, we inserted language prohibiting your entry into the United States unless and until these conditions are met:

(1) You must provide documentation that only the truly deserving get free gifts this year. The Secret Santa stuff in KC where gifts are given just because the recipients are allegedly “needy” must stop.

(2) You agree that the total value of gifts you provide this year may not exceed the value you provided last year.

(3) You agree that the value of gifts you provide in 2012 shall be capped at 75% of the 2010 baseline, the 2013 gifts shall be capped at 50%, and the 2014 gifts shall be capped at 25%.

(4) You agree that by 2015 your entire operation shall be converted away from a redistribution of wealth program of free gifts into a market-based service.

Note that none of the provisions above applies to gifts provided to members of Congress, as we members of Congress work hard and everything we are given by lobbyists, trade associations, wealthy donors, and you do not qualify as “free”. We provide services in exchange for these so-called “gifts” and don’t let anyone ever tell you different.

We write this letter with heavy hearts, knowing the this kind of change to your operations at the North Pole will not be easy. Still, we are willing to provide generous tax breaks, should you decide to relocate your facility to the United States. Of course, you would not be allowed to bring your elves with you because of immigration rules, but we are sure you can find more than enough able-bodied people to take their places.

Sincerely,

The GOP Leadership of the United States Congress

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related ...

Study: People Receiving Unemployment Insurance Work Harder To Find Jobs

....http://firedoglake.com/2011/12/17/the-gop-letter-to-santa/
http://www.kansascity.com/2011/12/13/3318341/with-two-mayors-as-elves-secret.html

posted December 17, 2011 09:27 PM            

Ruppert Murdoch

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posted March 27, 2012 01:51 PM            

If you qualified that statement with the word mismanagement~ I would still have a resounding no.

Most folk do not hate things.
The action of mismanaging money, or not respecting money, can get you into trouble. I have listened [and read] Suze Ormon for years ....give her a try.

Personally, I like money. Like it bunches...wish I had me some more tho....that is another story.