Originally Posted By johnno52 >but moreso Doobie allowing people to weigh in< So witch way did the scale tip? I'm considered normal weight (I don't use the DDP).
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost One of the basic principles of democracy is the independent business be allowed to conduct business in any legal way that they see fit. Private business isn't now and never has been a democracy. A business owner has the right to conduct and control his business in any way he sees fit without outside interference within the law. He has to do whatever is best for his business. You, as an outsider, can only see a narrow focus of the picture, he has the entire thing to look at. Freedoms are limited. Try yelling fire in a crowded theater and see how far your freedom of speech gets you.
Originally Posted By mawnck >>We prepare them by boiling till the beans softens, then we add some sugar. When we put the Azuki beans in the Shave Ice they are sweet and chewy.<< I was gonna say no beans, but you talked me into it. Am I too late? >>From what I have read this cite is in conflict with itself as it needs both financial sponsors and activity by individual people to survive.<< That pretty much ended many pages ago. Sno-Cone?
Originally Posted By johnno52 I agree with the last 2 posts regarding my democracy statement. I gave 3 possible solutions for this thread. One was a by listening to the members and casting his/her decision based on the majority's input (democratic). The point was to make a decision as thats what the general consensus probably wants, if this was not the case it would die due to lack of interest. Its quite clear to me that some kind of decision should be made either way!
Originally Posted By Doobie The decision was made. I'm sorry it wasn't clear. We went with (using your terminology) <<< (1) Continue to let it ride and keep taking the abuse or pats on your backs. >>> But the thread can stay so people (like yourself) can continue to make comments if you wish and or talk about things which is where it's pretty much gone lately (which is fine). Doobie.
Originally Posted By barboy "One of the basic principles of democracy is the independent business be allowed to conduct business in any legal way that they see fit." I would say that laissez- faire doctrine(gov't out of private business affairs/deregulation) is more of a byproduct of a thriving democracy rather than a basic principle per se. I would also say that the most extremely basic tenet of pure "democracy" theory is people govern or the masses hold ALL power.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin Why do we keep beating a dead horse, and insisting it will rise again? THE HORSE IS DEAD! Let sleeping dogs lie.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight Wait! please clarify this.. are we talking about horses or dogs? Or talking horses or dogs that talk but lie? Nevermind, it's all so confusing.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight What if you beat a dead turtle? oh wait, thats for another thread. my bad.
