RE: Moral Nihilism
June 4, 2009 at 9:46 pm
(This post was last modified: June 4, 2009 at 9:51 pm by Oldandeasilyconfused.)
Quote:That sounds like a good philosophy of life, and a great way to go through life not caring what other people think
That is not what I said,nor mean to imply. Of course there are people whose opinions I value,and about whose good regard I care,albeit not many.
My point was is has nothing to do with not caring.It's about in individual's right to think and believe whatever he/she wants without the interference of some intolerant twat whose agenda is to impose his views on others. Generally speaking, an individual is under no obligation to explain or justify anything,and most especially just because some dropkick asks a question.
Australia does not have a Presidential System. We vote for a party,aware that our candidate will almost invariably vote along party lines. Our Prime Minister is a normal member of the lower house.The Prime Minister is the leader of the ruling party. Under our constitution,he may be removed by the party at any time.
In principle ,I trust very little of what any politician says,and almost nothing said during election campaigns. I have never voted on personality or promises.My vote is made on my perception of which bunch of self seeking incompetents will make the least mess of my country,based on their written platform and previous record.. If I were American,I would not have voted FOR Obama,I would have voted AGAINST McCain and that appalling Palin woman. (especially against Palin, she scared the crap out of me;she's such a corrupt,pig ignorant fucking moron))
No matter who you vote for,you still end up with a politician---as Barrack Obama has already graphically demonstrated.