We are restraining ourselves in afghanistan. Non-restraint combat would be engaging and controlling all persons. The foes we call terrorists are nothing more than criminals, civilians, vigilantes. They hide as Civies and claim innocence and then open fire when convenient. Honestly I blame liberals.

Typical laws.

Karl Marx on liberty, the same one who's theory was that people should work and live for the state, not themselves, how is this have anything to do with liberty? The person who commented on how capitalism and liberty go together has never read the "wealth of nations"

I agree there, Jim, I don't involve myself in any form of politics, except when it comes to voting. I am not ignorant of what's going on in the word, I just try not to dwell on it too much or I get angry.

Maybe a boot in the ass will give people the sense of freedom and a desire to be more responsible.

I doubt very much that "Big D' (D, as in Dickhead?) will read this response to his post, but I feel compelled to rebut. First of all, asshole, the military has never provided any American's freedom. Every time I fucking hear someone in the media saying we should thank, honor, support or be grateful for the men and women in the military who are protecting our freedoms, I want to heave. Were the Koreans, Vietnamese, Afghanis, Iraqis, or for that matter the Germans on the verge of invading the US? I think not. And what a fine job "the greatest airforce in the world" did of protecting the citizens of NYC nine years ago. Way to go, Big D!!!! It wasn't even the "regular army" of Washington that won us our freedom from the British crown - it was the average joe citizen, the militia, who turned the tide of the revolution. Collectively, his other comments, as well as his general lack of writing skills, only serves to reinforce my belief that the vast majority of people in the military are intellectually challenged, inherently pliable, brainwashed knuckle-draggers who will not hesitate to navigate their drones over a neighborhood near you (or me) and give us all a taste of "shock and awe."

A politically insightful remark made by an experienced military man and politician in anticipation of his own death. Machiavellian.

Freedom actually is free. Tyranny is not cheap

I don't understand Stamp. Having purchased the world, the sellers have a claim on the bank for the sale price. Cheques to buy the world will be deposited in other banks. The cheques are then cleared, leaving the world-owning bank owing the entire sum to all the other banks. That's not quite the picture painted by "a flick of the pen ... and they will buy it back again" which sounds more like printing counterfeit bills and spending them with no come-back.

Well said philip! Luv this quote, I live by it!

Jack Ohio, where did Nial Ferguson get his source? And don't stop on details, everyone here got the picture.

http://www.dragthemeswebdesign.com/TRUTH Plenty of documentories.

GunnyGee, by you rhetoric you must be a Tea Party member - no intelligence just hate without any substance. This tendency for people to deny the truth makes it possible for people like Bush who stole the election to rise to the position of power, and the Limbaugh's, Becks, and Palin to have a platform to spew their hate and divisiveness.

Do people understand that a jew is not a race but religion?

Mike your argument is flawed very simply by contrast in Rhetoric. It's like saying because I hate you and denounce you any rights I'm not allowed to do the same. Remember if you were attacked would you not defend yourself with the same weapons. Mike you really must try and create your retort instead of relying in "he said she said". If Jesus did exist as the bible suggests then he was a progressive liberal. How dare Palin and Beck stand in DC and espouse the greatness of MLK. This is the kind of rhetoric which is rampent in the US .

Yes, don't tell them the truth for heavens sake - most would think it was lies anyway - let them stew in their own pot. So my advice: SPLIT!!!!

Honesty and reality are treated though they are the enemy for any disclosure of such means work and action and as we know American's are not that interested in either. As long as they have WalMart, their fast food, their Malls, TV, GlennBeck, Fox Entertainment, ESPN, and their toys, they are happy and contened.

That's why propaganda works so well - while we have an ignorant mass this will always be the primary weapon. Archer, I like that! Yes, just feed them bread and Circus's, Jim, your funny... Our only salvation is the total renewal of our political and financial system and that aint going to happen unless the pitch forks are dusted off.

Where are these great thinkers today? we need you back where ever you are...

Editor, these are three great quotes - well done! For those who are confused let me try and simplify: Let the people think they have power and they will be slaves.

So, why should I respect Christianity or those who are christians? as they do not respect my rights for equality. Archer, how about "Food Inc."? Just do a little transposing...

Yes, yes, yes. Cato, we need you back. So far most of our recent Presidents have commited treason.

Quoting Bill Ayers and attributing him as a mentor to Barach Hussein Obama is a wretched thing to do. Why use President Obama's middle name? It only serves to inflame the radicals who already think he is a Muslim. I'm not sure I shall continue to read any of your quotes. President Obama is not a socialist and not interested in directing the U.S. in that direction. He is concerned for the poor and those who have very little influence.

Mentor to Obama. Now you are politisizing the quotes with your agenda? How despicable!

Thinking? isn't that an oxymoron?