willdav713 said:
That's the problem with political discussion in this country today. Too many, particularly our Talk Radio stars, think the use of sarcasm will solve the problems of our nation. All it does is make it less possible that we might work out some solutions to our challenges.
willdav713 said:
Yes, the idea of property rights is part of the constitution. Unfortunately too many would-be Libertarians stop reading after they find that. They overlook all the parts of the Constitution that enable a working civilization by also enumerating some things that citizens need to do to make the system work.
I grew up on a farm in Texas. At certain times of the year it was labor intensive and people were encouraged and welcomed by people in this country to come in and be a part of our agriculture process. 65 years ago we were begging Congress to convert that process into a legal progress... and it hasn't been done yet. They had to cross that river on their own, they had to walk through the countryside until they found us, but when the crop season was over, my Dad would thank them for being a part of our team, our process, and then he would drive them back to the border crossing, shake their hands, and promise them that one of these days we were going to make the whole process a LEGAL process. 65 years later, Congress is still making a liar out my father every year. We didn't think of them as trespassers... we invited them.
Now, there are MORE illegal immigrants in our country that ARE NOT hispanics than there are of the South of the Border variety. Those are the people who came here bearing green cards because they were invited by a university, or invited by a corporate employer with an opening for a highly skilled worker. Again, we share part of the blame that our "guest" workers did not go home in that, again, Congress has not past legislation to deal with what is a mess because we invite people to come here, but we deal with them awkwardly when the original deal expires.
willdav713 said:
This last paragraph of your pretty well says it all. McCain has the bill that you like. It would change how television works in this country. But, as you say, he is something of a LIBERAL Republican. If you Libertarians would learn to deal with Liberals you might could obtain several things you want.
The President doesn't pass bills. That is the duty of Congress. Once they get through arguing and pass something, it is then the opportunity of the President to give his approval (sign the thing!) and it is his duty and responsibility to implement and enforce the bill.
If you are actually curious as to whether the current President has accomplished anything, check out:
http://3chicspolitico.com/president-obamas-accomplishments/
Now, back to the topic:
If the McCain bill becomes law, does television actually become more affordable?
Is the industry that provides video programming content become stronger or become crippled because of the bill?
Earlier in the thread, there was some discussion of fairness to vendors vs. fairness to consumers. How will the McCain bill implement the intent of our Constitution... how will it do damage to Constitutional directives?
(and to some degree I'm being "Devil's Advocate" here)
