10 Mar 08
Originally posted by NordlysNordlys, in the interesting scenario you describe... for whom in a position of authority would we pray, to which system of principles
Cosmopolitanism, openness, caring more about people and the environment you live in than about nationality or borders.
or freedom code would we adhere, to what protective establishment would we give our trust and allegiance and owe our gratitude?
-gb 🙂
10 Mar 08
Originally posted by Grampy Bobbyi don't pray. I don't and wouldn't want to follow any system of principles or freedom code (actually I am not sure what that means) blindly, but I have chosen a country to live in that has a constitution and government I feel I can live with. I am not sure what you mean by "protective establishment", but I wouldn't trust any kind of establishment completely, and I believe that a certain amount of mistrust and a critical view keeps the system healthy. If a government or any other establishment does a good job that is beneficial for me or those I care for, I'll be grateful; but gratitude needs to be earned.
Nordlys, in the interesting scenario you describe... for whom in a position of authority would we pray, to which system of principles
or freedom code would we adhere, to what protective establishment would we give our trust and allegiance and owe our gratitude?
-gb 🙂
11 Mar 08
Originally posted by NordlysThank you.
i don't pray. I don't and wouldn't want to follow any system of principles or freedom code (actually I am not sure what that means) blindly, but I have chosen a country to live in that has a constitution and government I feel I can live with. I am not sure what you mean by "protective establishment", but I wouldn't trust any kind of establishment completely, ...[text shortened]... eneficial for me or those I care for, I'll be grateful; but gratitude needs to be earned.
-gb
11 Mar 08
Originally posted by NordlysI thought you prayed to Cod. 😕
i don't pray. I don't and wouldn't want to follow any system of principles or freedom code (actually I am not sure what that means) blindly, but I have chosen a country to live in that has a constitution and government I feel I can live with. I am not sure what you mean by "protective establishment", but I wouldn't trust any kind of establishment completely, ...[text shortened]... eneficial for me or those I care for, I'll be grateful; but gratitude needs to be earned.
13 Mar 08
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyGramps, if you seriously hold to that point of view you have gradually and unfortunately become a mere shadow of your former
39. Weak people are harmless.
self and, worse yet, a doddering old fool before your time. How misinformed you truly are... shall I begin to count the ways?
-Boston Lad