L.B., I view it as a cross between East Germany and
Siberia, myself. . and my wife and I have no kids. -- j
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I haven't read the whole thing;(not enough time; I
am actually supposed to be looking for a job, and
seeing this remark a considerable number of days
after it was posted). But it is--"outrageous" doesn't
quite cover it. It goes beyond arrogance--perhaps it would better be described as a cross
between hubris and chutzpah.

Yes! -- j
.

Look guys...this all is a play from the chapter in AS, "White Blackmail". How do they control you? They threaten what is most precious to you. If society doesn't stand up and say, "Oh hell no!" they know they've already got us.

Agreed but how to do it is the challenge.

Same as it ever was.

welfare and politics - the modern-day bread and circus.

We are suffering from our Monkey Dominance Code.
We need to remove its stranglehold to claim our destiny among the stars.

yessir -- spending money to sustain and expand their
power and wealth. -- j
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great analysis! -- j
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There are all kinds of databases and registries being set up here in California regarding our kids. It's gotten to the point of being a common topic of discussion at any parents mixer, no matter the political stance of the parent. Most are sharing that "deer in the headlights" amazement at what we're seeing and what we are expecting to hand over. The latest one is a registry of each student, managed by a private entity, with information including the child's SSN. LOL...yeah...

Thanks Michael...although it is their insurance policy now isn't it.

Which is their number one job. Unfortunately, it appears to be rather low on the list. Spending money is #1.

The government isn't a partner at all - let alone an equal one. I've seen far more damage done by CPS than I have good.

If government wants to be a partner in good families, here is a list of things they can do to "help":
1) lower taxes. Everywhere. Let businesses get back to the business of putting people to work. Let people take care of themselves.
2) stop giving welfare handouts. Let people take care of themselves.
3) stop assaulting the traditional family. Sociologists have shown repeatedly that married, biological parents raising their own kids leads to the best chances for children to be productive members of society.
4) divest themselves from the educational system. Schooling is best when it is local and when the parents are heavily involved.
5) encourage private charities to fill in where resources are lacking. I note that even when the government takes children away from their parents, it isn't the government that takes care of them, but the foster parents. The notion that "government" is caring for these children is false.

yes! . and defend the nation, dammit! -- j
.

I could see that, even without the /sarcastic/ font!

the acquiescence of the populace! . govt will grab power
when it can get it, in my experience! -- j
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This is why my next piece of property will likely be outside the US. We all have out line in the sand. This is mine.

Stay the fuck away from my kids...

Thanks, I was just about to look it up.

I meant to say Elsworth Toohey

I am sorry he was in Atlas Shrugged my error.