PaulPisces Loc: San Francisco

I think this is an interesting piece in the NYT from conservative columnist David Brooks. Thought I would share and see what others think of it.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/02/opinion/david-brooks-the-revolt-of-the-weak.html?emc=edit_th_20140902&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=37695634

Eckasha13 Loc: New York

Thanks for sharing. Yes, my thoughts have been that the wingnuts like the ISIL, are really trying to bait the US into some type of conflict as a means by which to recreate The Crusades. That could allow them to shore up their fanatacism within other Muslim countries because they would all have to stick together to fight the 'Christians'. It's a phenomenon I see with the fanatical dominionist type evangelicals hijacking rational conversation and making diplomatic alliances with Israeli extremist Zionists as a means by which to accelerate Armageddon. This very behavior has all the hallmarks of a tantruming, raging 2 year old which is what the weak resort to when they don't get their way (not even recognizing that they aren't even fighting for 'their' way) Quite a phenomenon really.

PaulPisces Loc: San Francisco

:thumbup:

ron vrooman Loc: Now OR, born NV

Is that an oxymoron?

PaulPisces Loc: San Francisco

LOL. I know there are many on this site who would not use "interesting" and "NY Times" in the same sentence. I am, though, interested in thoughts on the content of the David Brooks piece.

ron vrooman Loc: Now OR, born NV

Ok I read it. Are you aware of the Common Law Grand Jury??

Common Law Grand Jury
Established in 49 states Iowa is lagging. Most states have representation in every county. Oregon does how is your state doing? All states all counties with names and phone number I’m on this list.
http://www.1215.org/lawnotes/lawnotes/grandjuryrules.htm
http://www.nationallibertyalliance.org/
http://patriotsforamerica.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=2734278%3ATopic%3A755066&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_topic
http://www.commonlawgrandjury.com/
http://nationallibertyalliance.org/sites/default/files/filed_09-02-14.pdf
http://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/504/36
Article VII US Constitution
IN A US SUPREME COURT STUNNING 6 TO 3 DECISION JUSTICE ANTONIN SCALIA, writing for the majority, confirmed that the American grand jury is neither part of the judicial, executive nor legislative branches of government, but instead belongs to the people. It is in effect a fourth branch of government “governed” and administered to directly by and on behalf of the American people, and its authority emanates from the Bill of Rights and has the power to enforce law and remove people from office. (See US Supreme Court Decisions, Volume 504 pages 36 to 49 year 1992) I included the source for this.
“As democracy is perfected, the office of the President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last, and the White House will be occupied by a downright fool and a complete narcissistic moron.”
H.L. Mencken, The Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920.
http://publiushuldah.wordpress.com/category/impeachment/ This is a very eloquent lady. Knows the US Constitution and The Declaration of Independence. She has many videos of her speaking on many things. I like the one on mosques, sharia, muslims and the Constitution.

PaulPisces Loc: San Francisco

Ron - Your commentary is interesting and I will make time later to read through the links you provided. But I'm unclear how your discourse on Common Law is relative to David Brooks' opinion piece.

ron vrooman Loc: Now OR, born NV

You will have a very interesting time with the information. I'm sure. Anyone that quotes Kissinger is brave.