Mike, he is saying there is no such thing as Freedom and if you do find it you are probably a slave

Now that I agree with - what a brilliant idea! Is it true that 75% of most corporations don't pay hardly any tax? Perhaps we should should hire those corporations to run the country. P.s. We are all the problem while the problem exists

How about weaning us from corruption, greed, and the oligarchy of the banks (including the Fed) and corporate America. You worry about a few billion when the nipple is being attacked by the truth criminals with trillions in mind.

You all miss the point - he should have elaborated

Not bad coming from a Liberal

Ditto with Mikes last sentence but I'm afraid that's where the ditto stops. There is a far more serious problem in America and no party will be able correct it. I agree, the Dem and GOP have made a real mess of things, but tell me, if there is another practicing political system you would recommend. And, the key here is practicing.

Yes, yes, yes. It amazes me, we still don't get it - will we ever?

E did you expect more?

Overnight the dollar will collapse and only those in the know will be ready for it - so, buy lots of toilet paper. P.s. David, what happens to the other 20%?

Wulff, I take your point, but I'm rating this on the quote alone without the encumbrance NB's ego/character. This brings up another point, whether or not we should judge a quote more on the individual's character or essence of his/her words - or perhaps both?

I hear it's already started in Scotland

The crime of all time and yet few are indicted - there lies the mystery - the fractional system did the rest.

An obvious absolute

Some of my happiest moments were the cheapest.

Make it your way and thought has gone.

Mike, very good! Thank you for your positive reply and for taking the time to write up your world. What perhaps may be a start to revitalize our Freedom, as Ken put it so well, is to include in our education system an understanding of the principles and law that brought about our constitution - we talk and discuss this venerable document but never teach it! or at least have it as a first condition of political science. Also, I would include in your list, ethics and music, without which the world would be a lawless and dull place. With regard to Keynesian economics, obviously President Obama has been reading about aggregate demand! and I agree allodium is, or should be, sacrosanct. Well done - there you are, we do agree on some issue...

Yes, we are already there - give them McDonald's and ESPN. Archer, I'm sure you have some great ideas for our recovery up your sleeve - let's hear them instead of always criticizing - I like much of your comments but now is the time for some positive feedback - I think we all know where you stand from a political point of view but haven't heard how you would resolve these problem times. If the Dems are tax and spend then the Reps are borrow and spend, and once there is no more money in the coffers they let the Dems takeover. We can then blame them for more taxes and once the Reps get back into power it will be borrow and spend again. Here is my solution; have a flat tax of 18% with no exceptions for those with an income over $20,000 or what ever sum is agreed upon; reduce property tax by 50%, and once you are over 65 you are exempt from paying property tax. Totally reform our educational system; create high speed trains/monorail between cities; provide tax (big) incentives for alternative energy, and make it law by 2015 that alternative energy is 30%. End all wars and cut military spending by half; make capital gains 20% vs. 15%; mandate car makers to get 70 miles to the gallon by 2015; and start a Manhattan Project for alternative energy to create jobs and get us off oil. Make prisoners work for their keep and get rid of non-violent drug offenders out of the prison system. Overall the Federal Reserves - no more fractional banking system. And, last but not least, create a tax system that provides tax incentive's for companies exporting 30% or more abroad; i.e.; 30% of your tax base of 18%, and for keeping jobs in America.

Well done Mike; once a country becomes a theocratic oligarchy, supported by the banks, the wealthy, and the military, there is little we can but eat cake. Then is the time for all good men to come together - I'm counting on you all... Archer, a point to add is that not only are they taking our money and the land upon which we rest our weary bodies, but they are rewarding those who got us into this mess with further loans and those borrowers who were responsible are punished.

Mike, I am not going into a litany of who did what to who but I will commend Archer on his sentiment and ask why you thought in necessary to include Lennon in your list of power mongers. Mike and Archer your words are good but alas without substance - we need substance today - no more complaining or throwing spears. Positive criticism is now the order of the day. Had you the power, what would be your first executive order? And, remember, it must include all humanity - as Chesterton quite rightly observed, it will be the lover of life who in the end shall endure.

Excellent! you have to be a lover of life to move forward but if necessary also to step backwards to fight another day. The lover of life is dependent neither on Lennon or Hitler on religion or the government, but shapes progress with a force far stronger than mortal man. Mike it's not progressives that force you off the cliff but your undying attachment to your opinion. It's time we become more responsible for our own thoughts and not just use convenience to stab your fellow man.

The quote is perfectly correct with one addition, hence the mess we are in. When you allow banks to use the fractional reserve system unregulated the you are asking for trouble.

Its called Detachment - all I need is some good cheese, old fashion bread, and a good bottle of wine. Here we are giving money back to the same people who didn't know what to do with it in the first place. No wonder we will have riots. I give it one star for humor.

Robert Craige you have a point and as for the wine a good cab from Napa would do. The redistribution of wealth has been in existence from time immemorial (of civilized nations) - what is it with you guys? Are your heads in the sand? We have 120 million on government health plans - many of which can well afford otherwise. Robert is right, leave it up to you guys and chaos would ensue.

We all know how reality is changed to look like reality. Perhaps Pinocchio would know whose pulling the strings behind the scenes.

Well done Archer and I'm a Liberal. MK should read his history books, especially on our founding fathers. I give this five but I disagree with some of her views. Most here will like Ayn as she was a libertarian.