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Democracy, Failing mankind for over 2,500 years

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Posted by PunkJohnnyCash on Oct 7, 2009 in Libertarianism, Police State | 4 comments

PlatoThere is a belief that democracy is this patriotic concept that will save us all.  Democracy has no boundaries, and will allow one group to steal, kill, and oppress the other groups who could not manage to gain as much support or numbers.  What does one do if they are the minority?  The United States of America was started as a Plutocracy.  A Plutocracy is similar to a democratic system where the power is held by a select few  in our case, wealthy white men.  We have groups with beliefs that are not represented because of the monopoly of the two party system. We have groups in the United States who can not vote.  We decided people without proper paperwork from the massive controlling bureaucracies are “Illegal” thus can not vote.  If a court has convicted one of a crime (guilty or not) they are a “Felon” thus have no say in the matter. This can be from something as unjust as having a drug addiction which should be dealt with as a sickness not a loss of rights.  We have chosen to exclude people groups, and we will do this more in the future as long as we allow other people to decide who they feel should have rights and who should not.

Not all aspects of democracy are terrible.  Plato proposed a system of rule by the governed.  This was proposed in contrast to Monarchy, the system that let birth decide who ruled.  So, daddy’s little boy would take power and make the rules.  I think you are wise enough to see the flaws there.  You do not give one a say in how they are governed, for people have free will and decision.  One can only take that natural ability to self govern away.  What does rule by the governed mean or look like?  I want to go a step further and even question a system of rule.  Do we all need someone or something outside of ourselves to rule over us? Most will say no then state “But the other person does”.  I believe that is telling.  Many will start listing things that other people need to do.  I will not say these tasks need to be accomplished, but I will ask who should do them.  If you see that problem it is your responsibility to take care of it.  It is unethical to push this on other people so that you can not have to deal with these issues.  That is the American Way. Pass the buck.

I want to ask Michael Moore about his proposition to replace Capitalism (an economic system) with Democracy (a system of rule & decision making).   How can he claim a system over two thousand five hundred years old to be a new idea?  This is a system older than even Christianity.

It is often said that a democracy will only work until people will realize they can vote themselves money from the state treasury.  We already see the majority white male patriarchy partaking in this as well as large corporations abusing the corrupt system to obtain at the expense of the people.  The Democratic elements in our government were abused. We have reached the point that it has failed.  Despite the good intentions of the initial group, the power confiscated by democratic means will pass hands.  This is destined to reach those that will abuse.

I am not a constitutionalist.  I know some at this site may be, but I see that our constitutional Republic has used the democratic elements to break it’s restraints and has worked on greed and self interest for the few who hold power in Congress and their friends.

If the majority is to democratically decide upon a solution or issue the minority should not be forced to live under the rule or force of the majority.  It is threat of force that governments use to carry out the desires of the majority.  This in itself is wrong.  If the majority decides to tax and an individual does not pay a government then begins to use force of police, prison, or confiscation of property to make one comply with the decision of the majority.

RTM! (read the manual).(OPERATIONS: MACHINERY MATTERS)

Food & Drug Packaging October 1, 2007 | Henry, John I never pay attention to instruction manuals and it drives my wife nuts. Using a manual to dope out how to install a dishwasher or set up a DVD player just feels like cheating to me. (I’m also not good at asking directions when lost. It’s probably a guy thing.) This may be OK for household appliances but not for packaging machinery. Unfortunately, too many equipment manufacturers build great machines and then fail to provide equally great operating, maintenance and set-up manuals. here how to install a dishwasher

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There are several reasons for this:

* Many packaging machines are customized for each application. Sometimes this means modification of a standard machine. Other times it means a customized machine from the ground up. Customized machines require customized manuals which are time consuming to write. An inverse law of documentation is in play: The more customized the machine is, the harder the manual is to write.

* The manufacturer, and especially the writer, may not understand how the machine will be used in operation. More importantly, they may not match the level and style of the manual to the person who will be using it.

* Some machine builders use engineers to write the manual. Engineers are great at many things; technical writing is not always one of them. Other builders will use in-house or outside technical writers who may not completely understand the machine.

* It’s hard to write a manual before a machine is completed and tested. Once it is completed and tested, the customer usually wants it shipped immediately.

* Then there’s money. Customers often buy machines on the basis of initial price rather than overall cost. When they don’t, builders think they do. Good manuals cost and builders are reluctant to charge for them. web site how to install a dishwasher

Bad manuals cost even more. These costs accrue over the life of the machine in poor set-ups, improper operation and inadequate maintenance. Unfortunately, the machine cost is visible, the lifetime costs are hidden.

All of these problems are compounded in imported machinery by translations. It’s easy, but wrong, to blame machine builders for these problems. Customers share a lot of the blame by not insisting on good manuals (and being willing to pay for them!). Builders must also do their part by showing the customer the value of a good manual.

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (www.pmmi.org) publishes an excellent Technical Documentation & Style Guide. Buyers should insist that machine builders use this as a guideline for their manuals.

A final thought: Machine manuals need to be profusely illustrated with pictures, diagrams, drawings and charts. One picture is worth a thousand words.

A good manual, by itself, is not enough. People need to use it. But that’s another column.

John Henry, Certified Packaging Professional (CPP), is renowned as the Changeover Wizard. His company, Changeover.com, specializes in improving line efficiencies for packagers by reducing downtime. Contact John at johnhenry@changeover.com or 787-550-9650.

Henry, John

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  • Ninja R

    So you're not a Constitutionalist and you do not believe in a federal constitutional republic, but you promote those who are/do?

  • http://www.gonzotimes.com PunkJohnnyCash

    @Ninja R I believe a Constitutional Republic may be the best way to achieve freedom. I am not a Constitutionalist though. I agree with many concepts in the Constitution, but it is not scripture as some see it. There are areas where I believe it has fallen short. The first thing that springs to mind is Census. That is right along with drivers license & social security numbers, all that is just an aspect of population control, and knowledge for power. I would feel safer under rule of a constitutionalist, and some have extremely similar views to those I hold. Other writers here do hold to more constitutionalist perspectives I believe.

  • http://whizbangwoman.blogspot.com Julie

    I know you probably have said, but I just stumbled on your blog via Twitter. How do you describe your view in terms of government? Anarchist? I'm not trying to be funny. I'm left of center and possibly even a closet Libertarian. Just curious. When I get a chance I will look at Center for Stateless Society and that will answer my question, perhaps. Thanks. Julie

  • http://www.gonzotimes.com PunkJohnnyCash

    @Julie I agree with many small government anti-state concepts. C4SS has great stuff, I also like concepts of volunteerism. I am a registered Libertarian. I tend to be more liberal in the purest sense. I also have common concepts that often agree with constitutionalists in some areas. I guess I’m all about more local self governing. I oppose force, oppression, or rule over other people.