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Renounce Your Citizenship

 

In order to circumvent all of this social mayhem, one simply needs to renounce their American citizenship. Upon becoming a non-American, a person can simply remain in the country and enjoy the advantages realized by their fellow illegals.


As a legal citizen, you are compelled to pay income taxes. As an illegal, you are spared this hassle, and being exempt from IRS scrutiny enhances your employment possibilities. For example, the American saps that earn say, $21 per hour must pay about 30% in income and social security taxes. As such, they net $14 per hour, yet cost their employers $21, + 7.625% for additional social security taxes. As an illegal, you can offer you services for a flat $18 per hour, thus undercutting the dumb American worker. Plus, by being spared the burden of income taxes, you net more than they do. It is a win-win scenario. The employer saves, and you take home more. Concerned about a loss of benefits? Not to worry. There is always the top-notch health care available at the free emergency room near you. You don’t even have a copay to worry about.

There are other benefits of renouncing citizenship, such as in-state college tuition rates, or better yet (hello Kansas) free (!) college tuition just for being an illegal. You can also save by not having to pay for expensive auto insurance. And let’s not dismiss the ease in which you can get social benefits such as food stamps. And if run-ins with the law seem to be a hobby of yours, you can take advantage of the "three strikes and we’ll give you a fourth try to do better" rule that applies to those that cannot be bothered with visa application paperwork.

So renounce your citizenship today and join us as a fellow illegal. Enjoy tax-free income, free comprehensive medical coverage, food subsidies, and discounts that no American can claim. Heck, you can even drive drunk if you want.


America, land of the free, if you’re here illegally.

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U.S. - Better as a Socialist/Islamic Nation!

 

The United States has outlived its usefulness, and it is time to transform ourselves into the world’s leading socialist / Islamic nation. American citizens had their chance to prove their theory that capitalism and individual freedoms are the best way to operate a nation, but the results says otherwise. In spite of the freedoms, there are American citizens that are unhappy, and the fact that other nations dislike the United States provides the evidence that it is time for us to change our ways.

The world has indicated that socialism is the best way for people to live. The most popular leaders of today include a lineup of renowned socialist/communist leaders such as Castro, Ahmadinejad, Chavez, Kim, and bin Laden. These leaders are praised for the way they run their respective countries, and even our former president Carter raves about how much better the citizens of such nations have things as compared to the residents of the U.S.

Socialism eradicates the stench of capitalism and the dog eat dog nature that accompanies it. People dislike competition, and the United States is based on such a system. Competition unfairly hurts people that are not as capable as others might be, so competition as a business model has to be eliminated. All citizens should be guaranteed equal results regardless of effort or ability, and socialism makes that possible. When government agencies handle all of the decisions that have to be made, people are happier because they no longer have to deal with the burden of thinking for themselves.

Our transition is indeed possible since many of our current visionary leaders are willing to make such a change. They promote the idea that the government should have control over health care, wage standards for employees, educational curricula, the pricing of goods, and so forth. These leaders realize that such decisions are too important to be left up to individual citizens, whereas government approved agencies are more than capable of handling such tasks. Such a position is hard to dispute, for everyone knows that the most intelligent, diligent, and skilled workers are employees of government. Most private corporations can barely function, whereas government facilities are the epitome of efficiency.

Along with the shift to socialism, America needs to adopt an Islamic face. The Muslim world is going to tangle with us until we succumb to their demands, so it is best to toss in the towel and conform to whatever standards the Mullahs dictate. The citizens of the United States risk personal harm if they refuse to adopt sharia law, so in the interest of safety, it is best if the United States becomes an Islamic nation. By turning the control of the country over to Muslims, we are assured of a land that will no longer commit acts that Muslims find offensive.

The status quo has the United States as a capitalist, secular nation. In contrast, the world would prefer us as a socialistic Islamic nation. Since our primary focus should be on getting along with the rest of the world, it only makes sense that we should transform into the type of nation that others prefer us to be. Socialism and strict Islamic law have always proven to be popular with people, so we should do what the world wants and convert to such an entity.

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Compensate "terrorists" for our actions.

 

There are really no al Queda in Iraq, just terrorists on GW's personal payroll that are tasked with increasing profits for Haliburton and the oil companies. This evil trio planned, financed, and carried out the entire 9/11 incident, as well as every other terrorist attack leading up to 9/11. We must remember that the Islamic world is not our enemy; our own leaders are.

The Muslims are actually the true victims of all of this conspiracy, and they have been made out to appear as being evil when in fact they are the most non-violent people in existence. We have turned our military loose on peaceful people who have never brought harm onto anyone else, and we have done so just to increase corporate profits.

To make amends for the way our own leaders have used and abused the innocent followers of Islam, it would only be proper to financially compensate every Muslim in Iraq, including the families of so-called terrorists that have been killed by coalition troops. Furthermore, even the fighters that have had to undergo the emotional strain of having to kill other human beings should be compensated as well. It is terrible that we have driven others to commit such heinous acts, and as such we should be willing to make large cash payments to anyone in Iraq who has had to kill an American soldier.

If it weren't for the fools who actually join up, we wouldn't even have a military. If we had no military, this action could not have even taken place. Therefore, to fund the compensation payments to "terrorists", the assets of the families of soldiers should be sold off to the last penny, including the insurance payouts that families of fallen soldiers have received.

It is imperative that we do something drastic to make the Muslims like us again. Until we accomplish that, every American citizen will remain in a state of terrorized hysteria, afraid to move, afraid to go with life. Americans quiver at the thought of having to fight, and there is nothing in this world that is really worth fighting for. Surrender is always the best option, for that ensures nobody gets hurt.

I know that every American will agree with the idea that we must do whatever the Muslim world demands from us, otherwise we will all have to continue sleeping under our beds and wetting ourselves out of fear. If we simply give the Muslims what they want and do as they say, they will certainly leave us alone and we can then live in peace.

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Legalize Slavery Now!

 The time has come for us to repeal the 13th amendment. In contrast to the negative stigma that surrounds slavery, the enterprise actually provides jobs for the world’s poor, and helps the economy by keeping wages low. Considering the arguments given by the promoters of the current amnesty package, legalizing slavery is the only real way to accomplish their goals.

Once the illegal immigrants are granted U.S. citizenship by the provisions of the amnesty bill, they will no longer be the bargain employee that businesses count on. Illegal aliens turned citizen will require higher wages due to minimum wage statutes, the workers will need higher wages to cover the expense of income taxation, and employers will experience increased expenses vis-à-vis SSI and withholding. The amnesty citizens will quickly become the type of expensive employee that companies despise, and all benefits derived from granting amnesty will be lost immediately.

In contrast, legalized slavery will also allow businesses to improve their bottom line while simultaneously supplying goods at lower prices. Slaves have always been bargain priced workers, and getting labor performed at a reduced cost is worth whatever moral sacrifice it takes to obtain it. And just to help the businesses even more, it would be quite easy to compel the common citizens via taxation to supplement the medical care, food, and housing budgets of the slaves. As a result, businesses could retain cheap labor, the poor would have steady work, and the average citizen could supplement the needs of the slaves.

Legalized slavery may have its distasteful side, but it is better than having to pay more for goods or cut ones own lawn. Furthermore, slavery would provide a home for many of the world’s poor, and that would act as a nifty pressure release valve for despotic leaders in third world countries. If their poor remain at home and become disgruntled at their deficient lifestyle, they might actually revolt against such leaders and install a legitimate, capitalist based government. And slavery is better than capitalism any day. Especially when it comes time to spread the pine straw.

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LD For President!

 As the only honest Democrat around, I have found it necessary to toss my hat into the ring and run for president of the U.S. The other candidates only offer elusive hints at how they plan to achieve their bold plans for making everyone’s lives better, whereas I will clearly tell you what I can do, and how I plan to do it.

First, there is the issue of poverty. Rather than drain the vaults of the rich slowly, my plan will simply eradicate all wealth in one fell swoop. The present form of currency shall be deemed to be worthless, and replaced with a new LD currency. Everyone will then be given $100 million dollars, thus making everyone fabulously and equally rich. Poverty and equality are instantly achieved.

Next, I will make it a crime to charge money for any item that is deemed to be a necessity of life. All food, housing, medicine, transportation, and so forth will be available in unlimited quantities, all free of charge. The greedy suppliers that currently charge money for such services will be put out of business, and people will no longer be charged for items that are rightfully theirs for the asking.

Then I will abolish forced labor. Too many people go to jobs that they dislike, or they are paid less than they feel they deserve to make. Since forcing people to work just to earn money to buy things that they desire is akin to slavery, all people will be paid the same weekly income regardless of whether or not they work. Those that opt to work can choose their profession, and they will be paid the same as their coworkers regardless of the differences in abilities. People will no longer be penalized just because they performed poorly in school or opted to forego formal education altogether.

I will then eliminate the overcrowding in prisons by releasing all inmates. The prisoners are all victims of society’s lack of adequate attention and guidance, so society should not be able to just lock them away and ignore the responsibility we have to rehabilitate criminals.

I will eliminate all war by disbanding our military and offering a formal surrender to any foe that has a beef with us. Peace is easy to obtain if one simply surrenders and refuses to put up a fight. By allowing the other nations of the world to deal with us in a totally weakened state, they will no longer feel intimidated, and as a result they will like us more.

Since most Americans do not like them anyway, I will eradicate the Bill of Rights. The protection afforded free speech only serves to allow people to criticize and offend others. The right to bear arms just allows people to arm themselves against the government that is trying to look out for their needs. The protection against illegal searches just allows criminals to hide their goods, and besides, if a person is innocent, then they have nothing to hide. And the idiotic 10th amendment takes away the federal governments ability to control the people from a central location: such inefficiency! Rights are only used by people to commit acts that others would prefer they didn’t do, so for the benefit of the majority, the Bill of Rights must go.

Finally, it has become apparent that political elections only serve to divide the people into opposing camps, Causing bickering that only harms them. Therefore, I shall eliminate the need for all future elections by remaining in office for life.

Examine my platform, and you will see that I am really no different than the other candidates, except that I am at least honest. So it is time to admit that the politicians that you elect no longer serve you, rather you now serve them. And if you are going to live your life under a thumb, it may as well be the thumb of an honest guy like me.

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Hollywood Communism is so Cool!

Cameron Diaz and her pro-Mao handbag is tres chic. How great is it that a super rich Hollywood starlet is willing to go to a poor South American region and display her ability to be simpatico with the economically downtrodden? Cameron has shown the world that despite the riches she has amassed in the world of the capitalists, she is really a soldier in the cause of world communism. Her Mao handbag was certainly an inspiration to the tacky lower classes that she allowed to act as an entourage on her tour of Peru, for it sowed that despite her wealth, she is a peasant at heart. As for the critics in the region that expressed dismay regarding her support of a murderous regime, a pox on them if they were tasteless enough to critique her fashion statement simply because Maoist forces had managed to massacre thousands of their kinsmen.

As most of the Hollywood elite knows, people are better off without wealth. Ambitious third world residents need to be reminded that communist dictatorships are the way to go, and that rich Americans simply adore totalitarian dictators. Thankfully, Cameron has stepped up to the plate and has taken some of the workload off of Jimmy Carter.

So kudos to Ms. Diaz for having the fortitude to show the Peruvians that she supports Mao, regardless of the death and oppression his ideas has caused them. Perhaps if the Peruvians emulated Cameron in her fondness for Chinese communism, they too would be fabulously rich movie stars with residences in Beverly Hills.

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Kudos for Bush

 

We should applaud President Bush for his efforts to make amnesty a priority by ramming an unexamined immigration reform bill through congress. The President was elected to ensure that the world’s indigent are content, and he knows that since we are able to service the needs of our southern neighbors, we are obligated to do so. Thus, we simply have to make all illegal aliens into citizens, and we must do so immediately.

Bush knows that America was founded as a means to provide an economic safety net to the world. Our Continental Congress had dreams of a land where free people could create a myriad of government programs that would someday allow foreigners to homestead on our land and live off of the efforts of American workers. Throughout our history, American soldiers have died fighting with just one cause in mind: full U.S. citizenship for any foreigner who demands it. The beaches of Normandy were stormed 63 years ago by Americans rallying to the spirit of La Raza, and our boys defeated the Nazis so every alien would feel free to come to America in order to enjoy a full battery of social program benefits.

So the xenophobes and racists need to cease the critique of our president and representatives. These politicians weren’t elected to promote the desires of the American people; they were elected to protect the rights of every person to share in the economic prosperity enjoyed by the legal citizens of our nation. We owe the world a living, and thankfully these bold men are forcing us to meet our obligation.

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Miscellaneous Post Responses

 Star Parker - June 4

Affirmative action and slave reparations are in order.

Only the racists on the Right think that blacks stand any chance of competing with whites on a level playing field. Democrats understand that blacks are mentally and socially inferior due to genetic and cultural deficiencies, thus they will never be able to survive unless whites offer them handouts. Such needs are met by Democrats who are sympathetic to the needs of the black community, and they strive to make things as easy as possible for blacks to succeed. Without such concessions, no black could ever hope to succeed when matched up against a white, and it is totally racist to expect otherwise. With such support, is it any wonder that blacks readily praise the political party that recognizes their lack of ability and is willing to give them the handouts they desperately need?

As for reparations, it is common knowledge that every black in America is a direct ancestor of a slave, and because of this link, they are far behind whites economically. No black has ever prospered in America, thus proving their slave past is the element that holds them back in school and employment performance. Additionally, if blacks had not been taken as slaves, their ancestors would be living in the paradise that is contemporary Africa, not the cesspool that is the United States.

La Shawn Barber - June 4

We need to remember that people only commit crimes because society has let them down. Most child rapist, if not all, were neglected or rejected by their peers. They in turn act out their rejection by attacking children. So though they are technically considered "criminals", sex offenders are really victims themselves. Just as you would not punish the child that was raped, you should not punish the rapist.

As for the ridiculous Kennedy verdict, the death penalty is never justified. In such cases, even incarceration is rarely appropriate. Instead, rehabilitation should be utilized whenever possible. If your car has engine trouble, you do not lock it in the garage for twenty years; you take it to get repaired. Child rapists should be afforded at least the same
courtesy you would give an automobile.

It is truly a shame how Kennedy is being mistreated. And please bring a candle with you when we hold our protest vigil on his behalf.





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Anti Amnesty Proponents are Racists!

 The hysteria over the influx of illegal immigrants only serves to provide fodder for the argument that the anti amnesty crowd is racist. Those that issue protests over the illegality of the method used by those that are migrating over our southern border, take issue with the increase in crime that occurs, and reject the notion that illegal aliens should have access to American social service programs are racist at heart.

The pro amnesty coalition recognizes that individuals of Hispanic descent simply have a pressing need to circumvent our immigration laws because their own country can never become a prosperous, self-sufficient entity. Since the Mexicans lack the skills necessary to operate a productive nation, we should welcome them into ours. By doing that, we recognize their lack of talent and bless them with our own superior skills at managing a government.

As for the increase in domestic crime that results from the presence of the illegals, the pro amnesty coalition readily accepts this as a cultural characteristic of those of Hispanic origin. It is common knowledge that Hispanics lack the ability to conduct themselves within the guidelines of a civilized society, and only a racist would expect otherwise. Conversely, rather than celebrate this example of diversity, anti amnesty protesters complain about the increased crime. Such a reaction only proves anti amnesty proponents are bigoted against the Hispanic cultural difference. Such people expect Hispanics to obey the law, once again displaying their intolerance of those who are different.

Finally, the anti amnesty crowd expects Hispanics to be productive members of society, whereas the pro amnesty force realizes that Hispanics cannot make ends meet without government assistance. Hispanics require handouts in order to survive, and given our superior ability to achieve, it is up to those of us that live north of the border to care for the illegal aliens from the south. Just as one cannot expect the family dog or pet hamster to be self sufficient, it is equally wrong to expect a Hispanic to have such skills.

The anti amnesty protesters are racist because they expect lesser skilled cultures to be law abiding, capable of self-governance, and self-sufficient. Based on this vile bigotry, such individuals reject the influx of illegal aliens from Mexico. The pro amnesty voices realize that Hispanics need our assistance to survive, and such proponents are willing to make allowances to the inferior people of Hispanic descent. Smug racism is always repugnant.

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Let Hillary Rule Us

 

Hillary Clinton has been getting hammered for her statements reminding the citizenry that "we are all in this together", and that an "on your own" society cannot be tolerated. Such criticism is unjust, for it ignores the basic fact that each person is put on this earth solely to serve others. Hillary realizes that common people should not pursue their own dreams; rather they should strive to ensure the collective is functioning properly. Politicians such as Hillary make this sacrifice every day when they devote their time to making the decisions that they feel are in our best interest. Considering the magnanimity of their efforts, surely we as servants of our rulers can do the same.

An "all together" society makes sense when one recalls that all economic systems based on the ideal of collectivism have prospered magnificently, whereas the models that rely on self-interested participants have all succumbed to dismal failure. Likewise, citizens of the entities that have practiced socialist methodology have all managed to lead happy, healthy lives. In contrast, the peoples of individualized capitalistic based nations all live in utter squalor and hopelessness, for no man can hope to achieve when competition is the rule of the day. The past has proven that mankind fairs better when individuality is cast aside, so it is ridiculous for any person to cling to their own sense of self worth when they should instead think only how they can meet the needs of others. Hillary has come to this conclusion, and only a fool would question her wisdom.

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Hipanics are Mexican, not American!

 

Our politicians are correct in assuming that almost every American of Hispanic descent wants the illegals to be permitted to stay. After all, Hispanic Americans don't mind having to compete the most against the non-tax paying illegals who can undercut tax paying citizens whenever they offer their services to an employer. Nor do they object to their being forced to endure the majority of the imported crime and drugs that the illegals bring into a community. Furthermore, no American of Hispanic descent minds having to pay more in taxes to support the massive burden that illegals place on our social service offerings. Hispanic Americans do not mind having a job lost, the crime rate in their neighborhood increased, and taxes wasted if it allows some stranger that just happens to share their racial identity move into the U.S.

Politicians realize that Hispanic Americans are totally willing to sell out their own country in order to benefit hordes of foreigners. The Latino community should be happy that our politicians recognize that all Hispanics are Mexicans at heart, and as such they have no loyalty to the United States whatsoever.  Americans of other nationalities are assumed to be true Americans, whereas politicians recognize Hispanics as being forever foreign. Hispanics should be proud to have this reputation bestowed upon them by politicians because it shows that they are of a culture that puts loyalty to distant ancestors above the country and economic system that actually sustains them.  Being declared a traitor is a badge of honor when the retention of a cultural identity is at stake.

As for those few Hispanics that do object to the wave of Mexican illegals that are surging over the borders, well, they are just racists.

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Viva Amnesty!

 

Viva Amnesty! At last the Senate has aligned itself with President Bush in the paving of the way for millions of illegal aliens to become citizens. This opens the door for the world’s indigent to finally pour into our country and be given the free health care, education, housing food, spending money and employment that they are entitled to. It has always been the responsibility of all Americans to ensure that the other citizens of the planet have their needs and wants fully satisfied, and this new bill finally gets us moving in the fulfilling of our obligation to the world

As MAPA President Nativo Lopez stated, non-citizens of the United States have now "claim(ed) our rights to legalization for all undocumented immigrants and a fair immigration reform for the country." Lopez correctly points out that it is the right of non-Americans to expect the citizens of the United States to allow whatever foreigner that wants it free access and citizenship to our country, and completely care for them once they have arrived. For their part, President Bush and the Senate have acknowledged that the United States has a greater responsibility to meeting the desires of the citizens of other nations than they have to meeting the desires of American citizens. Our elected officials have incorrectly operated as agents for our own country, when in fact their true obligation is to the indigent populations that wish to climb aboard our economic lifeboat.

So rejoice America! The President and our Senators have shown that they are nobler than the commoners that they rule. Rather than lodge protests, we should be proud that we have elected officials that are willing to sell out our nation by allowing a massive influx of people who know how to appreciate true totalitarian governments. With any luck, enough immigrants will flow in so as to allow us to adopt a true third world culture, and the massive government structure that has been put in place over the last decade can finally secure its grip on the throats of those that would defy it. Maybe then we will finally appreciate the benefits of an all encompassing government, and experience the efficiency that is enjoyed in third world dictatorships across the globe.

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Let the Violent Minority Rule in Iraq

 Conservatives keep putting forth the ridiculous argument that things are indeed getting better in Iraq, that we can win the “hearts and minds” of the Iraqi people. The reality is that every day there are new reports of some type of violence that flared up. Logically, if even one car bomb, murder, or demonstration takes place anywhere in Iraq, that is clear evidence that the entire populace should return to the dictatorial oppression that they enjoyed under Saddam. Only until Iraq can record a substantial period of time that is free from violence can there be any claim that the efforts to liberate the hearts and minds of the Iraqis have been successful.

Iraq has a population of about 27 million, and the estimated number of active terrorist combatants in Iraq stands around 40,000. Based on these numbers, the terrorists comprise nearly one fifteenth of one percent, or 1/675th of the population. When one considers the fact that one in 675 Iraqis are causing the violence, there can be no other conclusion but to have the 674 peaceful citizens yield to the demands set forth by the single violent one. In the case of Iraq, the entire population should be willing to resurrect their totalitarian government since a tiny minority demands it. It is obvious that all attempts to reason with the dissenters has failed, so the only rational option left is to accede to the demands of those few that initiate the violence.

And the minority is right. Under Saddam, the Iraqi people knew peace and tranquility, for no citizen dared to launch an anti-government action because the retribution from Saddam would have been too great. Case in point was the decimation of the village of Ad Dujayl because it was the location of an attempt on the life of Saddam. One or two individuals launched a strike, and the entire population of the village was murdered or tortured in retaliation. This example made the desire to commit violent acts wane, and the people had a calm environment in which to live. Contrast that level of peace with the violence that has occurred since the liberation, and it is easy to see that people are better off under the thumb of a dictator in cases where their liberation results in a period of violent conflict. Ergo, the Iraqi people were better off under the dictatorship of Saddam than they are now simply because a few citizens are willing to resort to violence as a means to get their way.

When the peaceful past is compared with the contemporary reports of daily violence, it is time to admit that our intervention was made in error. If we would realize our folly and completely withdraw from the area, the Iraqi people could once again return to their peaceful ways and avoid any further bloodshed. We should recognize the right of a violent minority to control the destiny of a law abiding majority, and rather than crush those that are instigating the unrest, we should encourage the Iraqi people to once again don he yoke of oppression and let the violent minority enslave them.

We should then take heed of the example provided to us by the situation in Iraq, and make some amendments to our own statutes here in the States. We have tried to enforce law and order since the inception of our nation, and still we have murder, rape, assaults, and other forms of violence occurring every single day. Since it is clear that we cannot stop such incidents, we should toss in the towel and allow the criminal element to take control. Law abiding citizens need to forsake their quest for a peaceful society, and finally concede defeat. Once the violent minority has their hands on the reigns, our nation will be able to have the same level of peace that the people of Iraq will enjoy under the rule of the terrorists.
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No Such Thing as Eminent Domain Abuse.

 

The flawed premise of the arguments utilized by the critics of widespread eminent domain usage is that land can be privately owned outside of the limitations set forth in the titles provided by government entities. The government has an interest in all land, as evidenced by the fact that property taxes are continuously levied. In essence, the so-called "owners" of the property are actually leasing the land from the government, and the property taxes serve as the rent. Since the government has ownership interests in all land and property, it is certainly within its power to dictate just who gets to utilize the space and how much they pay for that privilege.

Thus, while some might argue that it is improper for government to seize land from one party and give it to another in order to obtain a higher tax base, the reality is that such complainers should be thankful that any justification for the seizure is offered at all. Since government owns the land, there is really no reason as to why government agencies should be prevented from randomly taking any property that they might desire, and provide its use to an occupant that best serves the particular agency. By exercising that justifiable right, any government agency could use valuable land to persuade individuals or corporations to conduct themselves in a manner that pleases the government. By pleasing the government, the individual or corporation is in essence pleasing society, thus adding even more justification for the seizure. As such, all land could be converted into a means of serving society in the best way possible.

Along a similar vein, eminent domain should be extended in a manner that allows for a more reasonable distribution of desirable land. The public would be better served if hi-rise beachfront hotels were government owned because rental rates could be set so low that any person could even afford to stay in the penthouse suites. Likewise, it is unfair that key land in the downtown area is controlled by large corporations with deep pockets. There are many small businesses that would like to occupy prime space, so again, the public would be best served if such space was seized and made available to the little guy.

The only problem with the interpretation of the eminent domain laws is that such laws are limited to real property. A case can easily be made for similar equitable treatment of personal property. For instance, there are people that own several cars, while other citizens are forced to walk to work. The public would be better served if such property were seized from those that do not use it in a way that best serves society, and given to those that have better plans for the item in question.

However, to ground the recent arguments against the positions taken by local governments regarding eminent domain implementations, a simple solution is available. In order to circumvent the argument that a municipality will be better off if the property is seized and offered to another party that will convert the land to a higher tax producing purpose, all a current owner has to do is simply bid up what he is willing to pay in property taxes to the government. If a developer can bump the tax rate up to $5K per year, then property owner can bid $6K. If the developer then offers $7K, the owner can bid again. The result will be a maximization of revenue to the government, so the public purpose is served, and property owners that wish to retain their land have an opportunity to do so. This method is certainly fair, for rent in any form is subject to the price set by the owner, and if the government as the effective owner can get a higher rate, then it should be free to do so.

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Britain's Sailors - Revisited

 

Great Britain has broken the ice for us by essentially surrendering to the Islamic tidal wave that the Muslim tsunami has launched toward our shores. Iran captured British sailors in waters that were outside of their territory, paraded the captives in direct violation of the Geneva Conventions, and then graciously returned the prisoners after their use was maximized. Rather than appearing upset or offended, the plucky British sailors were all smiles and laden with souvenirs, and having shed their military duds for snappy suits, they showed the world how keen it was to be held by a swell bunch of guys like the Iranians. For this unusual hospitality, Tony Blair thanked the Iranians for being such good sports about the whole matter, expressed his hopes that the captives hadn’t been too much trouble, and offered to pay for their boarding expenses out of his own pocket. Blair gushed about what a wonderful people the Iranians were, and basically made it clear that it would be totally okay by him if Iran wanted to commit more mayhem in the region. An evil nation would have retaliated with military action, but Blair once again has shown that the British know just how to achieve peace in out time.

By their acts, the British have finally surrendered to the promoters of Islam. Hopefully, we in the United States will follow this lead and open negotiations for our surrender as well. Speaker Pelosi has paved the way for our capitulation, and she has made it clear that our constitution will be no hindrance to those that wish to obtain peace at any price. Pelosi has demonstrated to the Syrians that we are willing to effect a coup de tat by sidestepping the President and the constitution in an effort to offer concessions to the Muslims, something no other American leader has had the guts to do. Though some might whine about the inappropriateness of the act, the truth is that it is about time that somebody in Washington formally displayed the fact that the executive branch is irrelevant when it interferes with the desires of the party that holds power in Congress. One rarely sees such bold leadership as displayed by Pelosi and the Democrats, for most heads of state are hesitant to concede defeat just to keep from risking injury, especially when they have a vastly superior military and economy as compared to the opposition. But both Democrats and our British cousins are willing to throw in the towel and beg for mercy in an effort to keep any harm from coming our way, and such concern for the citizenry is truly touching. Unlike some stubborn remnants of the old America, Democrats and the British realize that it is much better to live as a slave in a theocracy than to risk death defending some ridiculous notion such as freedom.

In order to show support for our de facto commander in chief, we should waste no time in voicing our approval of the actions that have implied our willingness to formally surrender to Iran and the Muslim world. If we delay, the British might gain more favor with our conquerors by boasting about how they raised the white flag first, and that will mean that the Muslims might like us less than they do the British; something we just cannot risk. For her part, Speaker Pelosi has made some serious inroads by donning her scarf of female humility while touring the lands of our new masters. She has made great efforts to show that we are willing to toss our constitution into the garbage heap in order to circumvent the crazies that would resist Islamic domination, and we cannot afford to lose our Pelosi momentum. We need to get behind her and urge all of our leaders to plead, beg, and grovel at the feet of the prominent Muslim leaders in an effort to obtain mercy on our behalf. Every day that we allow our leaders to resist just makes the Muslims that much angrier, and that just means they might hurt that much more because of our defiance.

Let’s not let Pelosi’s naked grab for the presidency result in failure. Urge your representatives to formally bypass the executive branch in all surrender negotiations, and let’s stop resisting the Muslims before someone else gets hurt. Wouldn’t you rather see your pre-teen daughter married to an octogenarian than to risk offending the Muslims by eschewing their culture?

 

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