Let's impeach the president.

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Yeah, that's definitely more intricate than my definition. The only point I would argue is the assertion that Milton Friedman was an "ex-leftist". Admittedly, I haven't done a whole lot of research on him. If I'm wrong on that though, I have certainly learned something new.

How do you describe yourself politically, 70Chip?

Friedman is not , you're right. Again I was riffing. Friedman is a disciple of Hayek who I thought the neo-cons revered but according to Wiki, they do not.

I became a conservative in reaction to disco music. I'm thoroughly anti-disco. Seriously, politics is for me a lot like the NFL. I like to root for my team but I've come to realization that it doesn't really affect my life that much, or at least it shouldn't. I think most people understand this instinctively and show it by not paying attention. People always bemoan the apathy of the American people, but I prefer it to the activism that often finds expression in other countries. I think it's actually sophistication in disguise.

[djnemo65]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

Seriously, politics is for me a lot like the NFL. I like to root for my team but I've come to realization that it doesn't really affect my life that much, or at least it shouldn't. I think most people understand this instinctively and show it by not paying attention.

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We are at war. However you feel about that, the idea that politics doesn't affect our lives directly seems to me to be pretty nuts.

Originally Posted by 70Chip

People always bemoan the apathy of the American people, but I prefer it to the activism that often finds expression in other countries. I think it's actually sophistication in disguise.

This has got to be sarcasm right?

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by djnemo65

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This has got to be sarcasm right?

Not at all. I was thinking of the political apathy of some Americans contrasted with, for example, the Palestinians who run out into the street and demonstrate at the drop of a hat. Look what political activism has gotten them. It's forever 1968 for them and they're miserable. A society that keeps the importance of government in perspective, that understands that politics is a means and not an end, is a happy society. It's all just fun and games.