Yes. This. And, I'd bet that "common sense" is what many people are already lamenting the absence of, and this sound byte confirms and reinforces their existing opinion. It's quite shrewd and is anything but "emotional."
I don't disagree that the usage of "common sense" is shrewd and calculating, and I think even Thomas Payne recognized its efficacy.
However, we ought to be seeking statesmen and thinkers. I want to caution the readers of my posts against seeking out demagogue that capitalize on our frustrations. Just because one man says the words and phrases with which you might sympathize, doesn't mean that he deserves your support.
"... those men who have overturned the liberties of republics the greatest number have begun their carreer, by paying an obsequious court to the people, commencing Demagogues and ending Tyrants." - Hamilton, Federalist 1
I take your point. Hussein is a classic example of a "smooth talker" who was (and is) a snake. But is Pierre P such a snake? Should he debate more along the lines of a certain "Senator" from PA for us to trust his motivations? I realize this is an extreme example.
Can you suggest a better candidate to displace Castreau Jr? I'm not Canadian, so I have no real voting "skin" in the game, but I'd like to know if there is anyone else who is worthy of attention who can right the Canadian ship.
I don't know about Pierre. This was my first time seeing and hearing the man. Unfortunately, my attention has been rudely shifted back towards my work and the slave mindset of earning money. I've also had little focus for political realities, since my attention has been focused on more immediate problems and my walk with Jesus.
I don't have any skin in the Canadian political game, either. Not being a Canadian subject of the Crown, I have no rights in the area.
We're undergoing a zeitgeist shift. I think it's important for us to remain skeptical and critical thinkers, especially in the times ahead.
sound bytes are the only things that get air time in media interviews. The masses don't have the attention span for anything else.
common sense is easily understood. points to a ton of shit without saying anything.
Yes. This. And, I'd bet that "common sense" is what many people are already lamenting the absence of, and this sound byte confirms and reinforces their existing opinion. It's quite shrewd and is anything but "emotional."
Also, "Common Sense" was good enough for Thomas Payne, so it's good enough for me. https://oll.libertyfund.org/page/1776-paine-common-sense-pamphlet
I don't disagree that the usage of "common sense" is shrewd and calculating, and I think even Thomas Payne recognized its efficacy.
However, we ought to be seeking statesmen and thinkers. I want to caution the readers of my posts against seeking out demagogue that capitalize on our frustrations. Just because one man says the words and phrases with which you might sympathize, doesn't mean that he deserves your support.
"... those men who have overturned the liberties of republics the greatest number have begun their carreer, by paying an obsequious court to the people, commencing Demagogues and ending Tyrants." - Hamilton, Federalist 1
I take your point. Hussein is a classic example of a "smooth talker" who was (and is) a snake. But is Pierre P such a snake? Should he debate more along the lines of a certain "Senator" from PA for us to trust his motivations? I realize this is an extreme example.
Can you suggest a better candidate to displace Castreau Jr? I'm not Canadian, so I have no real voting "skin" in the game, but I'd like to know if there is anyone else who is worthy of attention who can right the Canadian ship.
I don't know about Pierre. This was my first time seeing and hearing the man. Unfortunately, my attention has been rudely shifted back towards my work and the slave mindset of earning money. I've also had little focus for political realities, since my attention has been focused on more immediate problems and my walk with Jesus.
I don't have any skin in the Canadian political game, either. Not being a Canadian subject of the Crown, I have no rights in the area.
We're undergoing a zeitgeist shift. I think it's important for us to remain skeptical and critical thinkers, especially in the times ahead.