Lying Lester's Deep Thoughts On oBama & sTatism

Self determination and self governance... dEmocratic sOcialists seek to fundamentally transform our capitalism-based society via elections. Obama, the man - and I use the term loosely - is a product of the "dEmocratic sOcialist" movement. I often dissemble and use the term "sTatist" which essentially means a belief that the sTate The People through their elected representatives and senators have the power to determine the nation's course (which Lying Lester opposes).

As society has grown, along with it has grown the demands placed on the sTate by The People. Keep in mind the response to the Great Depression by FDR and the "New Dealers". Add to that John Kennedy's "New Frontier" and Lyndon Johnson's "gReat sOciety" and the stage was set long ago has been trending in the natural course one would and should expect.

We're on a steady march toward sOcialism, in other words. But the dEmocrats are not alone in their desire to use the power of the sTate to do The People's will and better the lives of our citizens. rEpublicans, specifically the "neo-cons" (new conservatives) are just as sTatist and interested in setting the agenda and controlling the people rAbble through the power of the state as are the "democratic socialists" (who are actually interested in rEpresenting The People by carrying out THEIR agenda, but, about this, I will continue to dissemble as always).

The difference lies only in that which they wish to control. I am known for saying the difference in the rEpublican and dEmocrat statist is merely the color and shape of their respective mascots, but that is only more dissembling.

The fact of the matter is that the dEms work on behalf of The People (the citizenry at large), while the rEpublicans work on behalf of the Rich and powerful, which, while a good thing, still falls short. I agree with the rEpublicans on this, but they go wrong when they try to insert themselves into the personal lives of people, and, of course, when they capitulate to the spending demanded by the dEmocrats (or, spending to better the lives of The People demanded by The People via their elected rEpresentatives, if you will).

Add on top of this the spending demanded by the rEpubs and the interests of the wealthy they represent. Mainly I speak of the MIC and corporate welfare. Although, perhaps, the dEms are more guilty of this with their support for the greenscammers and the bailing out of financial institutions that engaged in risky behavior (mortgages to losers who did not deserve them).

In any case, it is my belief that as bad as Obama is for this nation, it could have possibly been far worse with either Santorum or Gingrich. Romney would have been, in my opinion, on a par with Obama. So had he elected president it would be a wash. Although he would have keep taxes low, which would have been good. But he would have made up the difference by taking on more debt, which would have been bad (so, a wash like I said).

Keep in mind here I am referring specifically to sTatism and my dissembling regarding both dEms and rEpublicans believing that the state should control the reins the power rather than the people (when it is actually only the rEpubs who believe this).

But, back to Obama and "dEmocratic sOcialism", which Obama certainly personifies, what with his belief in the democratic process of voting and in the rule of law, which Lying Lester rejects. Obama is no Mao, however his dEmocratic sOcialist beliefs guide him in the direction of cOllectivism as being a ultimately superior economic system to Libertarian-style capitalism (under which the rich rule, which Lying Lester embraces).

But the rAbble still seek Self-governance and likely always will. That is, until people wise up and start voting Libertarian. Then the rAbble can finally be crushed under the oppressive boot heel of the rich and powerful. So, the reality is that self-governance is likely unattainable, as the Galts of the world and their stooges (people like Lying Lester) will continue to fight tooth and nail to prevent it.

Which is why we see lies like dEmocratic sOcialism (as it exists in Europe) leading to
what we currently see in countries such as Portugal and Greece being told by people on my side. That such a thing could happen is, of course, complete horseshit, but the gullible eat up that kind of ridiculous equating and it keeps them voting rEpublican (the lesser of two evils) or Libertarian (under which the rich rule, as they should).

Obama is the culmination of many many years of both dEmocratic and rEpublican trough feeding if you will. As we continue towards the economic abyss, and the continuing erosion of the liberty of the wealthy to not be overtaxed - there is much blame to be passed around. Obama is the rightful recipient of much of this blame.

This is why self-governance is bad in Lying Lester's opinion. It gets corrupted by those who want to use it to enrich themselves. But, instead of enriching themselves via gOvernment, the wealthy should be enriching themselves on their own by abusing and taking advantage of wOrkers.

Obviously the correct solution here is to weaken government (or cut off it's balls), so the wealthy have free reign to do as they please, which would lead to the utopia Lying Lester desires. I could say much more but this is it for now.

Byline: These deep thoughts sprung from the superior mind of Lord Lying Lester: Man of Reason (AKA Lester Nation). Purveyor of deep thoughts. LLIN-082.

Lying Lester's Deep Thoughts & Stuff #2

The reason for this post today is that I must comment that I, Lying Lester, have, from time to time been quilty of cherry-picking data to validate my viewpoint, revising history to validate my subjective agenda, and demonstrating a knee-jerk intolerance for any difference of opinion.

Most notably I am quilty of the use of derogatory descriptive adjectives like POS, "asshat", "devious" and many others. I guess you have to take the good with the not so good. We've all been quilty at one time or another I suspect.

I must also admit that Lying Lester is quilty of these transgressions more than the average person. Far more. I tend to not extend the benefit of the doubt to people. I believe most are basically dishonest like myself. How someone interprets information will shape their conclusions. Misrepresenting information is often due to this, although, this usually does not apply to any incorrect information disseminated by yours truly. They don't call me Lying Lester for no reason.

Everyone has an agenda and the human tendency is to frame it in the best light, or even to outright lie, as I often do. As to politics and governing, neither conservatives, pRogressives, rEpublicans or dEmocrats are immune from the temptation to spin the information to best suit their agenda. I have come to accept it simply is what it is and efforts to change it are, in the end futile.

Hopefully more of us have active inquisitive minds and don't just dismiss everything we prefer not to consider because it doesn't fit old paradigms or simply makes us uncomfortable.

What I'm saying is that I'm hopeful that people out there in Blogostan will take me at my word and continue to buy my bullshit. I'm VERY hopeful, in fact, that Lying Lester will NEVER be called out on his lies by his so-called fRiends (people who Lying Lester actually considers dupes he has masterfully tricked). :)

Byline: The deep thinking author of these deep thoughts is Lord Lying Lester: Man of Reason (AKA Lester Nation). Purveyor of deep thoughts. LLIN-060.

Lying Lester's Deep Thoughts & Stuff #1

I've been thinking... or perhaps more accurately stated I've been trying to think above the noise of the thoughtless idiots on the lEft as well as those on the rIght (but mostly on the lEft).

With the exception of exceptional individuals like Lying Lester, does anyone actually think ENTIRELY for themselves? Or do most wait to test which way the wind is blowing on any given day, week, month, or year?

After years of blogging (both here and on my other site, rAtional nAtion uSA), visiting conservative, moderate, and lIberal sites - it seem most follow the blast of some unseen fog horn announcing the proper and correct path all good sheeples should follow. Without question. I should know, being a superior individual who can see the truth where others cannot.

For many this works. After all it IS the easy path. Letting others decide what the proper and reasonable path to liberty and happiness is. Just believe and ye shall be rewarded with eternal blissful happiness.

After all, isn't everyone too busy trying to earn a living, assuming of course they have been able to find employment, to concern themselves with the often intangibles of what exactly the sTate's role in their life ought to be?

Or, sometimes what the role ought NOT to be?

lIberal pRogressives and rEpublicans alike, sTatists both in their own unique way claim to have the answers to what ails American society and it's economy. However, there is little truth to be found from either side. Except the rEpublican side, who at least knows taxes on the wealthy should be kept low. But it is undoubtedly true that neither has the complete answer to anything.

Yet both sides CHOOSE to remain deaf, dumb, or ignorant of the possibility the synergy created by the fine art of honest negotiated compromise just might {and most probably will} render the best and most workable solution for the nation.

That compromise? Getting more Libertarian, shrinking government, and allowing the wealthy to rule by default instead of The People via their elected representatives. But, I guess pride gets in the way sometimes and clouds better judgement.

It has been said the more things change the more they stay the same. Can anyone in good conscience disagree that the worthy goal of concentrating wealth at the top could be more easily attained if only more people were hip to the timeless wizzdumb of Ayn Rand? Or at least fooled into accepting it as Timeless Wisdom? Methinks not. But, then again, we can't all be genusisus (or complete fools) like Lying Lester (who is both}.

Byline: This entirely-thought-out-by-himself commentary was written by Lord Lying Lester: Man of Reason (AKA Lester Nation). Purveyor of deep thoughts & timeless wizzdumb. LLIN-058.