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NightOwwl

(5,453 posts) Sun Jan 4, 2015, 07:58 PM Jan 2015

Do you Ever Ask Yourself Why? [View all]

We have a government that doesn't appear to do anything but promote hate between the citizens of this country.

A government that implements policies that benefit those in power, but leaves those in need in the dust.

A government that lies about the medicinal value of pot, but has no problem handing out addicting drugs like they were candy.

A government that puts profit over human life.

Do you ever wonder why you continue to be a part of this sham? If you think it's your duty to support their insanity, I'm here to tell you - it's not.

Just saying.

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Do you Ever Ask Yourself Why? [View all] NightOwwl Jan 2015 OP

Some of us have resigned ourselves BubbaFett Jan 2015 #1

THEY are powerless without YOU. Not the other way around. NightOwwl Jan 2015 #5

Great message. I couldn't agree more Omnith Jan 2015 #17

Thumbs up. NightOwwl Jan 2015 #23

It is not just the so-called news media that makes one feel powerless. AdHocSolver Jan 2015 #20

Like I said - we are all stronger than we've been led to believe. NightOwwl Jan 2015 #22

If one waits for an opportunity to act, it will never happen. AdHocSolver Jan 2015 #40

Yes I have RobertEarl Jan 2015 #2

PS RobertEarl Jan 2015 #4

Rebelling is still playing their game by their rules. NightOwwl Jan 2015 #6

And go where? Krytan11c Jan 2015 #8

You can be a pawn in their game of insanity NightOwwl Jan 2015 #10

No, because the answer is obvious whatchamacallit Jan 2015 #3

No need to ask, I already know the answer: we allowed it. arcane1 Jan 2015 #7

Time to Grow Up Then NightOwwl Jan 2015 #9

I'm way ahead of you. arcane1 Jan 2015 #11

How about we run side-by-side. NightOwwl Jan 2015 #12

Good idea :) arcane1 Jan 2015 #28

It is the modern equivalent of bread and circuses. SheilaT Jan 2015 #13

"What are their names" SHRED Jan 2015 #14

No. I know why. Kablooie Jan 2015 #15

We are all human beings on one planet. NightOwwl Jan 2015 #24

So often we act like the chimps in the movie "2001". Kablooie Jan 2015 #31

It's sad, really. NightOwwl Jan 2015 #33

I know why. Because the government is made up of people - and the inherent faults soon emerge. NRaleighLiberal Jan 2015 #16

So now the question becomes... NightOwwl Jan 2015 #36

let's call it inherent characteristics. the reason so much money is spent on advertising is NRaleighLiberal Jan 2015 #38

I have not asked why? aikoaiko Jan 2015 #18

The Federal government alone spends $550 Billion per year on social spending Recursion Jan 2015 #19

If there was no government, would you let the helpless go hungry? NightOwwl Jan 2015 #25

If there was no government you wouldn't have time to help the helpless snooper2 Jan 2015 #30

That's bullshit propaganda. NightOwwl Jan 2015 #34

So why hasn't it worked for somalia JI7 Jan 2015 #41

I think this just shows... Neon Gods Jan 2015 #37

What country do you live in? Major Hogwash Jan 2015 #21

Nope rock Jan 2015 #26

They really are. They aren't smarter or better then you or me in any way. NightOwwl Jan 2015 #32

Thank goodness you came along - what a sap we've been. el_bryanto Jan 2015 #27

I undersand you are being sarcastic, so I'll leave you with a quote by someone you might respect: NightOwwl Jan 2015 #29

FUDers gotta FUD...nt SidDithers Jan 2015 #35

Common Decency, by Dr. Brian May Manifestor_of_Light Jan 2015 #39

I'm amazed at unfounded optimism... WiffenPoof Jan 2015 #42