Citizen James
James42
Sr. Member
Posts: 2,540
Political Matrix
E: -3.87, S: -2.78
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« on: February 12, 2006, 10:35:09 PM » |
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Traditionally or currently?
Traditionally, a strong defence and high readyness (It used to be practially a doctrine that we wouldn't jump into a war unless we had an exit plan or the situation was dire).
Limited government. The government keeps the peace and builds the roads. The people have rights, the government has limits.
The buisness of America is buisness. A healthy economy benefits everyone.
A ballanced budget. Don't spend more than you take in, pay as you go.
Currently: A millitarally agressive foriegn policy based on Mao's claim that 'political power flows from the barell of a gun'; in which the millitary and readyness is considered expendible.
Expanded government size and powers. The government controls the people. Anything the government is not expressly forbiden to do is fair game.
Cronyism. Friends, donors, and people who will pay you a fortune to make 'speeches' after you leave office are far more important than the American economy.
Pork for everyone. Consider this the worlds most successful and outragious corporate raid. The debt your successors inherit is their problem not yours.
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