Hey, Ben! The part of the constitution that allows seizure and redistribution of wealth is the Preamble's intention to promote "the general welfare" and "establish justice" in light of America's foundational Judeo-Christian values.
Conservatives feel virtuous "by proclamation," even more so by proclaiming the inerrancy of Truth.
At bottom, however, championship of inerrancy is an indolent excuse for not having to grapple with life's real world practicality and compromise.
Just cling to unbending principle, and there's nothing more to do than indulge the no-longer guilty pleasure of self-righteousness... and -- of course -- to pursue self-interest like all other "responsible monads" "should."
"We Can't Blame President Trump For The Division In America"
Arch-Conservative Ben Shapiro
Alan: The theoretical structure of Shapiro's argument is largely true.
But the situation "on the ground" is reminiscent of The Pharisees (who are always with us).
Contemporary conservatives don't even believe that Democracy is worth preserving if it means they lose power.
These 60 Words Describe The GOP's Traitorous Trashing Of American Democracy
Alan: Republican presidential candidate, Pat Buchanan, the living American who has served longest as a White House senior staff adviser, observed: “The Republican philosophy might be summarized thus: To hell with principle; what matters is power, and that we have it, and that they do not.” “Where the Right Went Wrong"
"Where love rules, there is no will to power,
and where power predominates, love is lacking.
The one is the shadow of the other."
Carl Jung
and where power predominates, love is lacking.
The one is the shadow of the other."
Carl Jung
Alan: Like the biblical Pharisees before them, contemporary conservatives are gladdened by mere mumbling the "right" political platitudes and scripture verses.
Here's how Trump and his followers actually walk the walk.
"Trump's Blinding Blizzard Of Bullshit": A Compendium Of Best "Pax" Posts
David Cay Johnston: "Trump Is Not A Loyal American... There Is A Traitor In The White House"
http://paxonbothhouses.
Yes, Ben. But what do we do when a president -- and his party -- are, in fact, morally deficient?
And proud of it.
Boastfully, evangelically proud of it.
Ex-Trumpista Ann Coulter Lambastes Trump's "Joke Presidency Scam" - "No Legacy Whatsoever"
https://paxonbothhouses.
https://paxonbothhouses.
4 Star Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Who "Got" Bin Ladin, Says Trump "Dishonest, Immoral, Shady"
https://paxonbothhouses.blogspot.com/2018/12/4-star-gen-stanley-mcchrystal-who.html
Judeo-Christianity's Foundational Values
"Has America Lost Its Mind?" 1A's Brilliant Interview With "Fantasyland's" Kurt Andersen
Televangelist Jim Bakker Resurrected: If This Doesn't Scare The Bejesus Out Of You, Repent For Your End Is Near!
"My Gripe With Christianity"
The Christian Doctrine Of Damnation... And The Destruction Of Christ-Spirit
The Christian Doctrine Of Damnation... And The Destruction Of Christ-Spirit
Compendium Of Best Pax Posts On Organized Religion And The Everyday Validation Of Violence
The Obsolescence Of God:
Good Religion And Bad
"Has America Lost Its Mind?" 1A's Brilliant Interview With "Fantasyland's" Kurt Andersen
http://paxonbothhouses.blogspo
Televangelist Jim Bakker Resurrected: If This Doesn't Scare The Bejesus Out Of You, Repent For Your End Is Near!
http://paxonbothhouses.blogspo
Many Christians Live In An Unbreakable Bubble Of Biblical And Theological Dunderheadedness
Capitalism Has Pre-Arranged The Legalization Of Its Own Criminality
Mark Twain, Adolf Hitler And The Dunning-Kruger Effect
New York Times Interviews David Dunning, Co-Author Of The Dunning-Kruger Effect
McArthur Wheeler: Patron Saint Of American "Conservatism"
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