I doubt President Bush was made aware of the situation, as the purpose of the Secret Service protection is to make his transition as smooth as possible from place to place. He probably found out much later as part of a press briefing in case he was asked about the situation (and, then, only if the Press Secretary hadn't fielded the question first).
No, the true definition of fascism is the execution of government by a particular political group that promotes nationalism or racism as a fundamental philosophy, and uses the executive power of government to suppress opposition through terror or censorship.
Our government is not a fascist government. As I feared, you haven't learned the terms. Our government is not a theocracy (despite the best interests of several religious groups), nor is it corporate laden (the largest special interest group set is non-profit organizations, which are not corporate entities). We are dominated by special-interest groups, however, as the individual long ago realized their voice carries more weight when joined with hundreds and thousands of others. In our country Unions figured this out first, of course, and from there hundreds of other organizations were formed to influence the direction of legislation.
I note, as well, that you do not understand what the concept of free-speech is about, either. A shame, really -- too many people forget that the first tenet of free speech is the necessary obligation of responsibility. This is the traditional argument that you can't yell "MOVIE" in a crowed fire-station -- neither can you walk into the middle of a private business and conduct evangelism, abscond with public resources for personal communication, nor use restricted areas for personal agendas. Bursey attempted to violate the restriction, and got upset when he was removed. He was being an egotistical git, putting his own ideas above the law. He got slammed, and rightfully so.
As I was once an idealist prone to rhetoric, like you are now, I understand why you are reacting like you are. I have protested war, chanted slogans, and carried signs. I have also learned that I was manipulated by those same special interest groups to be an opposing force, and was merely a number speaking on things I wasn't supposed to understand. When I took time to be informed I quit being a cog, and instead became a free man. I encourage you to start looking at the whole picture, and at what those that teach you similar rhetoric don't want you to see. It is always a good thing to exercise the mind, don't you think?
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Re: fascism
Date: 2004-01-08 12:46 pm (UTC)From:No, the true definition of fascism is the execution of government by a particular political group that promotes nationalism or racism as a fundamental philosophy, and uses the executive power of government to suppress opposition through terror or censorship.
Our government is not a fascist government. As I feared, you haven't learned the terms. Our government is not a theocracy (despite the best interests of several religious groups), nor is it corporate laden (the largest special interest group set is non-profit organizations, which are not corporate entities). We are dominated by special-interest groups, however, as the individual long ago realized their voice carries more weight when joined with hundreds and thousands of others. In our country Unions figured this out first, of course, and from there hundreds of other organizations were formed to influence the direction of legislation.
I note, as well, that you do not understand what the concept of free-speech is about, either. A shame, really -- too many people forget that the first tenet of free speech is the necessary obligation of responsibility. This is the traditional argument that you can't yell "MOVIE" in a crowed fire-station -- neither can you walk into the middle of a private business and conduct evangelism, abscond with public resources for personal communication, nor use restricted areas for personal agendas. Bursey attempted to violate the restriction, and got upset when he was removed. He was being an egotistical git, putting his own ideas above the law. He got slammed, and rightfully so.
As I was once an idealist prone to rhetoric, like you are now, I understand why you are reacting like you are. I have protested war, chanted slogans, and carried signs. I have also learned that I was manipulated by those same special interest groups to be an opposing force, and was merely a number speaking on things I wasn't supposed to understand. When I took time to be informed I quit being a cog, and instead became a free man. I encourage you to start looking at the whole picture, and at what those that teach you similar rhetoric don't want you to see. It is always a good thing to exercise the mind, don't you think?