R&E Political Discussion 2026

R&E Political Discussion 2026
[ R&E Political Discussion 2026 ]

You can vote your way into socialism, but you have to shoot your way out.

Posted by Arwen on September 29, 2026, 2:16 pm

Central planning requires diminishing personal freedom and eroding individual rights. As power is centralized, the voice of freedom as expressed in a market of voluntary choices becomes less important as the elite convince themselves they know better than the people what is important. As power concentrates, elections become less important.

See Cuba, Venezuela, Nazi Germany, and the Soviet Union as recent examples.

Most important is the Governmental control of the Mass Media.

Posted by DFM on September 29, 2026, 2:59 pm, in reply to "You can vote your way into socialism, but you have to shoot your way out."

More paranoia.

Posted by KR on September 29, 2026, 2:56 pm, in reply to "You can vote your way into socialism, but you have to shoot your way out."

History proves you wrong.

Posted by Arwen on September 29, 2026, 3:21 pm, in reply to "More paranoia."

It is unfortunate that the “free stuff” crowd is so ignorant of history.

What major “Free Stuff”

Posted by Gustavo on September 30, 2026, 5:43 am, in reply to "History proves you wrong."

has takin effect in America?

Rent control.

Posted by Arwen on September 30, 2026, 7:43 am, in reply to "What major “Free Stuff”"

Student loan forgiveness.

How many examples do you want?

I found out about rent control

Posted by Gustavo on September 30, 2026, 10:24 am, in reply to "Rent control."

in the city where I lived in 1965. I was in the 8th grade.

It's still going strong after 61 years that I knew about rent control.

It has helped low income families and there is not a major gripe from anyone.

No one ever thought of it as socialism.

It is still an example of “free stuff.”

Posted by Arwen on September 30, 2026, 10:32 am, in reply to "I found out about rent control"

For one person to receive government-mandated discounted rent, it must come at the expense of someone who invested risk capital in a business.

Your ignorance is noted

Posted by Gustavo on September 30, 2026, 12:38 pm, in reply to "It is still an example of “free stuff.”"

Your understanding of rent control is very shallow.

Childish insults serve only to subtract from whatever point you’re trying to make.

Posted by Arwen on September 30, 2026, 2:12 pm, in reply to "Your ignorance is noted"

Rent controls are laws that limit how much landlords are allowed to charge or raise rent for residential properties.

By limiting profitability at the expense of providing “free stuff” for renters, they discourage developers from building new rental housing. By forcing the landlord to subsidize the renters, the reduced revenue can lead to poor maintenance.

Imagine the angst if the government forced carpet companies to lower their prices so that “low income families” could buy carpet.

Rent control is a form of price control. It is never fair to everyone and fails long term every time.

This is the last time I will tell you I am not in the carpet business

Posted by Gustavo on September 30, 2026, 4:56 pm, in reply to "Childish insults serve only to subtract from whatever point you’re trying to make."

Keep it up and it will not end well for you.

Sure, Mike. Whatever you say.

Posted by Arwen on September 30, 2026, 6:12 pm, in reply to "This is the last time I will tell you I am not in the carpet business"

I didn’t say you were in the carpet business, but I understand your sensitivity.

http://mb.boardhost.com/Bi-PartisanPolitics/msg/1788371909.html

I have been very patient with your childish behavior

Posted by Gustavo on September 30, 2026, 6:53 pm, in reply to "Sure, Mike. Whatever you say."

the rug business, being called Mike and Scalise, time to end the bullshit.

Do you want to go to war? I’m in. Let’s do it.

It is going to be very complicated for you .

Bring it on, Scalise.

Posted by Arwen on September 30, 2026, 7:00 pm, in reply to "I have been very patient with your childish behavior"

I am only sharing what you and your other sock puppets, Otto, Tony, and others have shared here.

If that is a problem, it is your problem, not mine.

Ok JuJu

Posted by Gustavo on September 30, 2026, 7:13 pm, in reply to "Bring it on, Scalise."

You think you are smart. Now it’s my turn. 😎

LOL!

Posted by Arwen on September 30, 2026, 7:16 pm, in reply to "Ok JuJu"

JuJu!

Is that the wine talking?

Hey Ju Ju

Posted by Gustavo on September 30, 2026, 7:37 pm, in reply to "LOL! "

They say your looks are a reflection of your soul.

You are quite ugly. It fits. 😂🤣

Sure, Mike. Whatever.

Posted by Arwen on September 30, 2026, 7:45 pm, in reply to "Hey Ju Ju"

http://mb.boardhost.com/Bi-PartisanPolitics/msg/1788371909.html

Ju Ju and Cheap Shaman

Posted by Gustavo on September 30, 2026, 7:50 pm, in reply to "Sure, Mike. Whatever."

Are probably having an affair. Both intellectuallly challenged.

Mike Scalise: Drunk posting in New Jersey.

Posted by Arwen on September 30, 2026, 7:54 pm, in reply to "Ju Ju and Cheap Shaman"

Go for it.

LOL!

Tell that to the TENS OF MILLIONS murdered by Socialist Governments.

Posted by DFM on September 29, 2026, 2:59 pm, in reply to "More paranoia."

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