"Hmmm.. why do you think Congress is broken?"
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Chris Weitzel
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- Manchester, CT
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The Introduction to Me
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Weitzel Jul 19, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Everyone,I always find it a struggle to write introductions to new communities and forums. It can be so hard to really nail down who I am, what I am about and things of that nature. But, as…Continue
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Chris Weitzel commented on Chris Weitzel's blog post If I Were President - Part 1: Inauguration Speech"I wasn't trying to imply that I want the people to be a direct democracy. The point I was trying to make was to get them involved. Knowing our country, most people wouldn't even listen to the speech but, my hope would be that…"
Nick H commented on Chris Weitzel's blog post If I Were President - Part 1: Inauguration Speech"Will. I'd like to vote for you. But the opportunist in me would just want run against you with the promise of free money (and sadly we both know I'd win)."
Nick H commented on Chris Weitzel's blog post If I Were President - Part 1: Inauguration Speech"I don't get one thing. You are asking the people to be involved like in a direct democracy yet you are accepting the position as the POTUS, which is the leader of a representative democracy. I think you are trying to ensure that the government…"
Chris Weitzel commented on Chris Weitzel's blog post If I Were President - Part 1: Inauguration Speech"The financial thing will be addressed in another post in this series. I plan on writing some kind of "budgetary address" to Congress."
Will commented on Chris Weitzel's blog post If I Were President - Part 1: Inauguration Speech"My speech would be built around this:
We just hit the debt ceiling. The bad news is that the media will call not spending trillions we don't have "default": sort of like saying if you have to max out a new credit card…"
Chris Weitzel posted a blog postIf I Were President - Part 1: Inauguration Speech
This was a concept that I have been thinking about for quite some time. I would have preferred to do it in a video/blue screen format on YouTube to make it appear as if I were actually addressing my fellow United States citizens.The concept is simple. What would I say to the American people and Congress if I were made president? It is a moot point because, it will never happen but, seriously, if I were put into that position, what would I do? How would I endeavor to inspire the peoples of…See More
Michael D. Denny replied to Chris Weitzel's discussion Education on the Constitution in the group The Great Debate"Exactly correct, Jack. The Founding Fathers got it right to start with. Subsequent attempts to tweak it have been horrible failures. "
"How is the news not free speech? Are you saying that the news should be tightly regulated by the government?"
JonEdanger replied to Chris Weitzel's discussion Education on the Constitution in the group The Great Debate"
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"Great topic Chris. I learned so much from my dad about carpentry, plumbing, etc. Now, I am teaching my kids these same skills. Home improvement/repair projects are excellent for building confidence and self esteem, not to mention being much cheaper…"
Chris Weitzel replied to Chris Weitzel's discussion Education on the Constitution in the group The Great Debate"To clarify, I wasn't saying the news issue was a constitutional one. You brought up the news in your comment. I was simply stating that news isn't really free speech per se."
Shane replied to Chris Weitzel's discussion Education on the Constitution in the group The Great Debate"Just general bitching and nostalgia for something which never was. Again. At least this time it's further removed than the '50s."
"Ok, now how is that a constitutional issue?"
Chris Weitzel replied to Chris Weitzel's discussion Education on the Constitution in the group The Great Debate"The lack of freedom in terms of news is imposed by the corporate sponsors of said networks.
It isn't a government-imposed censorship, although, because many outlet owners/investors are also government lobbyists and financiers, it does add…"
"STill confused, is this lack of freedom coming from the government or from those who own the outlets?"
Profile Information
- Website
- http://www.lifeonfire.org
- Interests
- I have a lot of interests, but will try to list the top few.
My Catholic Faith - yes, it is also an interest for me as I actually strive to find logical reasoning for Church teaching outside of the Bible.
Video Production
Podcasting
A new interest in History, currently with a focus on the Founding Fathers of the US and what inspired them.
A new interest in game programming/development.
- Books
- I enjoy fantasy, science fiction, Catholic non-fiction, Christian non-fiction and have been reading some historical/biographical stuff lately as well.
I do not limit myself to these genres and will be investing some time and energy into working my way through the top 100 books every man should have in his library as well.
- Movies
- Ghostbusters
Star Wars - Original non-special edition trilogy or the "Revisited" versions found at http://swrevisited.wordpress.com/ .
Lord of the Rings
Alien trilogy
There are others but, these are by far my favorites.
- Music
- I prefer classic rock to anything that is made today. I also enjoy what I refer to as Progressive/Symphonic Metal and some Catholic/Christian music, including a rapping Franciscan priest.
- Quote
- "...so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." --Gandalf, J.R.R. Tolkien,
Fellowship of the Ring, Second chapter.
"I reject your reality and substitute my own."
--Adam Savage, Mythbusters
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If I Were President - Part 1: Inauguration Speech
Posted on July 23, 2012 at 12:30pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
This was a concept that I have been thinking about for quite some time. I would have preferred to do it in a video/blue screen format on YouTube to make it appear as if I were actually addressing my fellow United States citizens.
The concept is simple. What would I say to the American people and Congress if I were made president? It is a moot point because, it will never happen but, seriously, if I were put into that position, what would I do? How would I endeavor to inspire the…
Continue The Lost Art of Self-Reliance
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:30pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
It has become apparent to me over time that in modern Western societies a major problem has developed. Individual persons and families no longer rely on themselves for the safety, and security of their properties, obtaining of goods and services and of their liberties. Instead, partially due to a change from an agrarian, to industrial to technological society and partially due to the degradation of the concepts of honor, pride and self-worth, peoples have become more dependent upon others to…
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- At 9:34am on July 20, 2012,
Herb Munson said… Welcome to The Great Debate, Chris. Thanks for joining!
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StaggerLee added a discussion to the group The Great Debate
Are Muslims Silent or Is The Media Negligent?
In a relatively short period of time we have seen two horrific assaults; the Boston bombing and the London mutilation of a soldier. Both were committed by Muslim terrorist (or extremists if one wants to be politically correct). In both cases, I was pretty shocked by the lack of response from the Muslim communities. When Catholic priests were exposed as molesters and the local bishops as enablers in covering it up, I recall many Catholics, myself included, vocally outraging against these…See More
Richard replied to Herb Munson's discussion The Primacy and Existence of God in the group The Great Debate"“I believe in evidence. I believe in observation, measurement, and reasoning confirmed by independent observers. I’ll believe anything, no matter how wild and ridiculous, if there is evidence for it. The wilder and more ridiculous…"
Herb Munson commented on Tookie's group Christian Men"You might like to check out the discussion on the "Primacy and Existence of God" over in The Great Debate. It comes out of the Moore, Oklahoma disaster."
Paul_of_TX commented on Herb Munson's group The Great Debate"low hanging fruit..
If it wasn't for bad jokes I wouldn't have any jokes at all."
Marvin joined Sammy B.'s group
Weight loss
A place for the discussion of manly weight loss. Including diets and working out.See More
StaggerLee replied to LShieldes's discussion Scandal run down in the group The Great Debate"How about start firing a lot of these people--he did not ask them to commit crimes--let them take the fall for all the incompetence; send a message for once that breaking the law does not result in coverups.
I suspect the problem with this…"
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