zeraynor

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by zeraynor 4y ago
Sound like they would be more expensive if the farmers didn't have such advantageous water rights.
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by zeraynor 4y ago
I do understand the dangers of a government that can arbitrarily declare something a "state secret" and subsequently stifle speech on some arbitrary grounds.. but at the same time, can you recognize that there may be legitimate g
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by zeraynor 4y ago
Based on your criteria I would consider the US support for a post-Hosni Mubarak government in Egypt perhaps counter-productive for US interests for the sake of democracy. https://www.france24.com/en/20120715-egypt-clint
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by zeraynor 4y ago
All I meant to say is that it is not an either/or situation. I acknowledge the United States engages in plenty of realpolitik that is hypocritical and runs counter to its supposed ideals. I think we should acknowledge that it is a topi
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by zeraynor 4y ago
It's neither all "freedom and democracy" nor all "ruthless greed". Your post feels like kool aid in "ruthless greed" direction. Government decisions are made by human beings in positions of power. Being in
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by zeraynor 4y ago
It does seem difficult balancing an open and free society with mechanisms for protecting and maintaining government secrets, and punishing those who betray those secrets. Do you believe it is plainly unconstitutional simply because it posti
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by zeraynor 4y ago
Then why does anyone get paid government-mandated minimum wage?
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by zeraynor 4y ago
Given the vast majority of the population reside in urban/suburban areas perhaps you have a warped rural idea of what people use trucks for.
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by zeraynor 4y ago
If housing was one of them you'd probably consider it a crisis.