EXPLAIN: What's the difference in the Federal Government and the MAFIA? (Ron Paul, Congress)

[petch751]

Originally Posted by nvxplorer

And your point is?

I don't think the mafia gives a damn about constitutional amendments. There's the difference you're looking for.

Cosa Nostra.. just a different way of saying it.

association of criminals ... check,
organizational structure ... check,
core activities are racketeering .... check
claims sovereignty over a territory... check
arrogant but also fearless..... check
members call themselves "men of honor".... check

sounds like government to me

[nvxplorer]

Originally Posted by petch751

Cosa Nostra.. just a different way of saying it.

Okay. Why did you quote me? Shouldn't you direct this at the OP?

[T0103E]

The difference is that people don't believe the mafia has any right to rule them. They control a territory by force, but nobody calls them government.

When a mafia lets you choose who will be the mafia leader(s), gives you some protections or services (not offers them, just gives them and makes you pay for it), and has mafia-run schools teaching people all the great things about the mafia...people see it as legitimate and call it government.

[BentBow]

Originally Posted by nvxplorer

Okay. If you say so.

At least you know when to call it quits!

[jacqueg]

Originally Posted by BentBow

How so?
An Amendment to tax the people, was passed in the 1910's... It wasn't in the Founders way of thinking after being taxed into a revolution.

What on earth are you talking about? The federal government, which is a system to establish and enforce laws, was established in 1787.

Are you seriously contending that the federal government passed no laws, enforced no laws, and collected no taxes before 1910?

Or didn't you read your own original post?

[Ellis Bell]

Originally Posted by BentBow

Are both organized crime against free people.

The shakedown and enforcement look identical.

When I find a difference, I'll explain it.

[BentBow]

Originally Posted by jacqueg

What on earth are you talking about? The federal government, which is a system to establish and enforce laws, was established in 1787.

Are you seriously contending that the federal government passed no laws, enforced no laws, and collected no taxes before 1910?

Or didn't you read your own original post?

You got all that out of "An Amendment to tax the people, was passed in the 1910's"


LOL! What kind of delusional trip are you on?

[texdav]

Sure thing OP.

[Frank DeForrest]

The Federal Government plays a charade called democracy, where the victims get to vote on a don and his capos every couple of years.

[hammertime33]

Originally Posted by BentBow

How so?
An Amendment to tax the people, was passed in the 1910's... It wasn't in the Founders way of thinking after being taxed into a revolution.

Are you suggesting the founders didn't tax???