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Glenn Beck: "We need to start thinking like the Chinese"

For once, I agree with what I think Glenn Beck is saying here, that America (politicians) needs a long-term economic/commerce plan. However, what Glenn Beck forgets is that America does NOT retain its elected officials in government "indefinitely". There are term-limits in this country and with each individual elected to office - be it the Presidency or to Congress regardless of political party - each brings a separate agenda. In fact, it is the President who sets that agenda. The only way a 100-year plan would work in this country is if a law went into effect that spanned a century of active management or was amended based on the changes over time, but remained in force. It could happen....I mean, here it is 200 years later and we still rely on the Constitution. But I digress...

The only constants this nation truly have are: the right to vote in the election process and capitalism. And the Constitution. But asking a successive Congress and/or consecutive Presidents to adhere to a 100-year plan...sorry, but somehow I don't see that as practical except by law.

Good idea, but I really don't see how that will ever be executed in this country. Now, the people do need to get back to financial basics by saving more and living within their means. I think that more than anything else will put this nation on better economic footing in the future...well, that and buy Government bonds. :mrgreen:
 
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We do need to be more like China where government does not interfere with privately owned business.
 
kaya'08 said:
No we're saying they are commo's and we should be thinking the exact opposite of the Chinese.
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The Chinese people aren't communist, at least not many of them.
 
phattonez said:
Since when?
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Haven't you heard? The majority of China's economy is private now. Their government has been stepping away.

And just when you thought capitalism was dead.
 
DarkWizard12 said:
Haven't you heard? The majority of China's economy is private now. Their government has been stepping away.

And just when you thought capitalism was dead.
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It's still a totalitarian government that doesn't give a damn about personal freedom.
 
phattonez said:
It's still a totalitarian government that doesn't give a damn about personal freedom.
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Unless it benefits them. That, is the key.

You see, their markets are..."mostly" free, due to government edict. So they still control it, they just don't "boss the entreprenuers" around as much.

If they want to command the economy again, they will do it by another simple government edict.
 
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Holysweet mother of Moses!!:doh

Glen was referring to having a long term plan (50 years, and 100 year plans) and NOTHING more..

If you folks would quit listening to those that envy his ratings and honesty (don't worry libs that's not something you'd understand or recognize if you saw it!) and actually watch for yourself you wouldn't appear nearly as ignorant!
 
ConservaBill said:
If you folks would quit listening to those that envy his ratings and honesty (don't worry libs that's not something you'd understand or recognize if you saw it!) and actually watch for yourself you wouldn't appear nearly as ignorant!
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From all available evidence, it appears that ignorance is required to watch/listen to that nutcase.
 
Ol' Glenn's thinking is pretty well inscrutable already.
 
kaya'08 said:
Im sure Glenn was refering to the political powers or at least the people who control that place.
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Right, because Glenn Beck wants a totalitarian government, he says so on his show everyday. :roll:
 
ConservaBill said:
Holysweet mother of Moses!!:doh

Glen was referring to having a long term plan (50 years, and 100 year plans) and NOTHING more..
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Unfortunately, that position is essentially undemocratic, since it requires keeping the same ideology (and the correct one) in place for decades. China can only accomplish this because it is a one-party state. Unless he's quite naive, that makes Beck's position rather dangerous.

It's also disingenuous, since he really means we need to stick to HIS ideas and solutions for an extended period. Does he really want those opposed to him to get power without interference for that long? There are all sorts of problems that beg for fifty year plans: climate change, nuclear proliferation, the Cleveland Browns. Good luck getting everyone to make a decision and then stick with it against all opposition for two generations. You need something more totalitarian for that.
 
Glinda said:
From all available evidence, it appears that ignorance is required to watch/listen to that nutcase.
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Like I said and you just confirmed, you have never watched.. rendering your response not only childish but quite asinine and irrelevant.... exposing YOUR ignorance not mine!:rofl
 
Sorry I think I just flushed a piece of your evidence! :mrgreen:
 
OMG! Glenn Beck is a commie!!!!!
 
DarkWizard12 said:
Right, because Glenn Beck wants a totalitarian government, he says so on his show everyday. :roll:
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Dude you think Hitler "said" he wanted a totalitarian govt. before he was in power. RFLMAO!! (Not saying that Beck is Hitler, I'm just pointing out how stupid it is for you to take anyone on the media with more than a grain of salt).
 
I think he has an important point. Leaders should think more about US future prospects, rather the next eight years. But do we have anything to learn from the chinese, not really. China is going to get problems as well, just wait.
 
Glenn Beck is an obvious lunatic.However he is also more impressive than his detractors realise.He is actually making morons rise up.
 
mikhail said:
Glenn Beck is an obvious lunatic.However he is also more impressive than his detractors realise.He is actually making morons rise up.
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Yeah like the blind leading the blind
 
Camlon said:
I think he has an important point. Leaders should think more about US future prospects, rather the next eight years. But do we have anything to learn from the chinese, not really. China is going to get problems as well, just wait.
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Well look, he didn't say we have to think like "china", he said we have to think like "chinese". China's government sucks and is more corrupt than we could ever imagine; however, we have a lot to learn from the chinese. The way the chinese carry out their daily resembles a lot like how we used to be in the 20's.
 
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DarkWizard12 said:
Right, because Glenn Beck wants a totalitarian government, he says so on his show everyday. :roll:
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In terms of planning ahead economically and fiscally, not the government type. Nice try though.
 
Toothpicvic said:
Dude you think Hitler "said" he wanted a totalitarian govt. before he was in power. RFLMAO!! (Not saying that Beck is Hitler, I'm just pointing out how stupid it is for you to take anyone on the media with more than a grain of salt).
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