Open Source Values

[Brian Densmore]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don Erickson
> 
> On Tue, 25 Jan 2005 kurt wrote:
> 
> Here's the difference, for the thought-impaired.
> 
> Liberal: Strong Govt. regulation on Business, Weak regulation on
> Individuals.
> 
> Conservative: Strong Regulation on Individuals, Weak on Businesses.
You might want to *rethink* that last thought.

Here's a better set of definitions.

Liberal: Strong gov't regulation on Businesses that do not contribute 
to *liberal* candidates. Token breadcrumbs to the ignorant masses on
*commoner* values. Weak regulation on issues from major political contributors.
Big spending on programs which *supporters* sponsor (read companies that
bribe with perks, funds, parties, lobbying). Cut back on programs of competitors.

Conservative: see definition of "Liberal" replacing liberal with the word 
conservative.


Anyone who thinks it really works any differently is sadly misled. Our politicians
are greedy, morally bankrupt, rich, spoiled brats. With the occasional exception, who
is shunned by all powerful insider politicians making them nearly completely ineffective.

Yeah maybe I'm a bit disenchanted with the whole system, but I challenge anyone to *prove*
me wrong. Personal ideologue doesn't count as proof.