It's just a tv show, but...

[DoubleNikels]

AB I think you and I should get together and discuss this topic in a more intimate environment ! Where are you on Friday afternoon ?

[DomCapers]

two words, Road Warrior,, get rid of your elctronic ignitions, points and distributer will get you through and a holley carb

[guest032013]

[GP]

[JohnnyCap]

Great clip...almost ordered HBO but I know the show can't maintain that level.

We can't go back. We have to go forward. That's pretty straightforward be it a person, a business, a nation. Unless you have a time machine, you've got now to do and a future to plan for.

I feel the question is not how do we become the greatest nation, but how do we become a better world, and can we create another world...live elsewhere. An entity goes backwards when it starts focusing more on protecting what it has than on improving what it is. As a people, we are trying to protect our lands and bank accounts when we should be more focused on growth.

[GP]

I say screw making a better world. Lets just focus on this country. Remember, for many years much our prosperity was a result of others around the world carrying the burden. I prefer it that way. Does it sound harsh, you bet! But the more time and effort we spend worrying about the rest of the worlds plight, the more we lose. I say keep THIS country at the top, and keep the rest beneath us.

[mad469s]

Originally Posted by AlbanyBlonde

We are all responsible.

Please explain your "we" statement.

[jackfengshui]

Originally Posted by GP

But the more time and effort we spend worrying about the rest of the worlds plight, the more we lose.

If the European economy collapses, we are screwed. If there is a health pandemic in Africa, we are screwed. If Japan and China go to war, we are screwed. There is no running away from the rest of the world.

[clearlylost]

I'm glad I stumbled upon this think tank.

[GP]

Originally Posted by jackfengshui

If the European economy collapses, we are screwed. If there is a health pandemic in Africa, we are screwed. If Japan and China go to war, we are screwed. There is no running away from the rest of the world.

Thinking we are like their parents and can solve all of their problems is fantasy as well. We can't even solve our own problems. Sure, I don't mind giving a helping hand here and there, but our current state of philanthropy is absolutely crazy.

[jackfengshui]

Originally Posted by GP

Sure, I don't mind giving a helping hand here and there, but our current state of philanthropy is absolutely crazy.

America's involvement with the rest of the world is not just about foreign aid, but mostly for our own self-interest. The world economy is intermingled. A major financial crisis elsewhere will affect us negatively. When a foreign country such as Somalia becomes a failed state, it is our problem also, because we cannot afford to have it used as the next safe haven for international terrorists to plot against us.

[GP]

I agree but I think our involvement on a per capita basis is slightly out of whack compared to other countries.

[AlbanyBlonde]

When I say "we", I mean every person in this country who has witnessed our Government commiting an act that "we" deem to not be in the best interests of our country, and not doing anything about it.
For example, now Freedom of Speech is a Felony where Secret Service is present. This has just been passed into law by Obama.

[Doove]

Originally Posted by AlbanyBlonde

For example, now Freedom of Speech is a Felony where Secret Service is present. This has just been passed into law by Obama.

Link? This oughta be good.

[DomCapers]