SOCALHUSKER Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 So, after knapplc pointed out that he and I have many conflicting definitions and therefore could not possibly compromise on any arguments as it pertains to government, I thought it would be beneficial and insightful to have a thread that pertained strictly to political and/or religious definitions. In the SOCAL's Razor thread I stated, What is your definition of government? What is your definition of voluntary? What is your definition of monopoly? What is your definition of coercive? What is your definition of rights? What is your definition of property? What is your defintion of theft? What is your defintion of violence? And any definition you seek of me, shoot!! I have yet to see an answer and thought that maybe others might want to chip in their two cents. Link to comment
knapplc Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Over/Under: Number of posts until this thread becomes so similar to other, pre-existing threads that it gets merged - 8 Link to comment
killer cacti Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Over/Under: Number of posts until this thread becomes so similar to other, pre-existing threads that it gets merged - 8 over, simply because there will be people like me just posting to say over or under... Link to comment
knapplc Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Over/Under: Number of posts until this thread becomes so similar to other, pre-existing threads that it gets merged - 8 over, simply because there will be people like me just posting to say over or under... Well played, sir. Link to comment
SOCALHUSKER Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 knapplc, Do you care to appease us with your definitions? From the numerous posts and opinions you've shared in this section, you must have at least one? Or is topic derailment and the threat of merging threads your way of sweeping eye-opening issues, or conversation you disagree with, under the table? Link to comment
SOCALHUSKER Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 Over/Under: Number of posts until this thread becomes so similar to other, pre-existing threads that it gets merged - 8 over, simply because there will be people like me just posting to say over or under... No input on definitions Cacti? Link to comment
killer cacti Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Over/Under: Number of posts until this thread becomes so similar to other, pre-existing threads that it gets merged - 8 over, simply because there will be people like me just posting to say over or under... No input on definitions Cacti? I'll do it when I have enough time to get into detail with it... Link to comment
carlfense Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 What is your definition of government? Evil. What is your definition of voluntary? Anything not associated with government. What is your definition of monopoly? Government. What is your definition of coercive? Government. What is your definition of rights? The things government takes from us. What is your definition of property? The other thing government takes from us. What is your defintion of theft? How government funds itself. What is your defintion of violence? Something that results only from government. That's what you wanted to hear, right? Link to comment
jnkyrdoff6 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I think this thread could be extremely beneficial to aid in a coherent discussion. My definitions would probably be very similar to yours though SOCAL. I don't really want to take sides, but I suppose if I had to I'd say I'm more sympathetic to your side. Link to comment
SOCALHUSKER Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 I think this thread could be extremely beneficial to aid in a coherent discussion. My definitions would probably be very similar to yours though SOCAL. I don't really want to take sides, but I suppose if I had to I'd say I'm more sympathetic to your side. Thanks, I think it could also. Link to comment
SOCALHUSKER Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 What is your definition of government? Evil. What is your definition of voluntary? Anything not associated with government. What is your definition of monopoly? Government. What is your definition of coercive? Government. What is your definition of rights? The things government takes from us. What is your definition of property? The other thing government takes from us. What is your defintion of theft? How government funds itself. What is your defintion of violence? Something that results only from government. That's what you wanted to hear, right? Yeah, that's exactly what this is all about, what I want to hear!! You care to add anything valuable to the conversation or are sarcastic and meaningless posts all that you strive for? BTW, I don't think you've ever expressed your definition of government either. Care to enlighten us? Link to comment
carlfense Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 BTW, I don't think you've ever expressed your definition of government either. Care to enlighten us? I'd go with the following: "the form or system of rule by which a state, community, etc., is governed" Link to comment
SOCALHUSKER Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 BTW, I don't think you've ever expressed your definition of government either. Care to enlighten us? I'd go with the following: "the form or system of rule by which a state, community, etc., is governed" So, it governs a territorial or geographical area? How does it govern? How does it derive consent? How is it funded? Link to comment
carlfense Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 BTW, I don't think you've ever expressed your definition of government either. Care to enlighten us? I'd go with the following: "the form or system of rule by which a state, community, etc., is governed" So, it governs a territorial or geographical area? How does it govern? How does it derive consent? How is it funded? Well those are different questions aren't they? If I answer those will you ask more? Link to comment
holvy83 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Over/Under: Number of posts until this thread becomes so similar to other, pre-existing threads that it gets merged - 8 over, simply because there will be people like me just posting to say over or under... Well played, sir. Since i don't want to attempt to spew out anything i heard from a political science class I feel that a normal response to the definitions will be get me burned at the keyboard so I am going to sit back and Link to comment
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