What We Believe, Part 1: Small Government and Free Enterprise.

Bill Whittle chalks out the basics of Tea Party Conservatism. In this segment, Bill talks about the advantages of small government and free enterprise.

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[jackandcoffee1145]

People dislike this? Lol

Go to China...

[thecalmone28]

So me wanting a small government that only entitles the disabled and sick is wrong? So my refusal to pay for those who have the ability to work is wrong? My worry that our country is turning into a socialist nation is wrong? My worry that the man in office was raised by a family of communists (thats a fact not a conspiracy, Bill talks about this in a different video) is racist? My worry of having my weapon taken from me is wrong? You are the one who is "whack" as you hipsters say

[SadaEKE]

I am not a Democrat or Republican since I am not a citizen of The US. So please answer me:

How many people died because of Christians? What happened to Europe when Vatican became all mighty and powerful? Do you know the cause of European Dark Age?

What happens when you shrink the government, which should be ellected by citizens but not bought by CEOs and multi-national corporations? What will stop corporations to do whatever they want the fear of any kinda law or rule? Like the banks in The US

[stinkyskunkedmonkeys]

I disagree with how he says it creates checks and balances to power. Political power, pehaps, though they are people who generally come from the monied elite and so are extremely open to corruption, even if they dont call it such. Ans while it may prevent the empowerment of political structures, it merely leads to an elite who control all means of production, jobs and thus hold de facto power.

[JRod527763]

Overall, I agree with a lot of what Bill Whittle is saying. But I do see some pitfalls in his argument.

Example: Do you believe that the majority of the people is ALWAYS right?

[Josh Barnes]

Give it a read.

[Stefán Örvar Sigmundsson]

I have not.

[Sungodv]

132 totally brain dead losers.

[Josh Barnes]

"Yes, I am familiar with Saul David Alinsky"

And have you read his book "Rules for Radicals" by chance?

[Josh Barnes]

"study that concluded that liberals are more open to new ideas"

I've read the same study. However, I would point out that a similar study demonstrates that conservatives tend to be aware of far more varying points of view while liberals tend to have a very narrow perspective on alternate viewpoints. Conservatives tend to hear more arguments, so we tend to have more experience to know when to reject an idea than a liberal would.

[Josh Barnes]

" from my personal experiences, that conservatives are just more militant and aggressive when dealing with outsiders"

Thought for you. That's because you agree with liberals, for one. Try arguing with a feminist or environmentalist and get back to me.

[Stefán Örvar Sigmundsson]

I guess, from my personal experiences, that conservatives are just more militant and aggressive when dealing with outsiders. It makes sense considering a study that concluded that liberals are more open to new ideas and want to explore the world whereas conservatives are more likely to reject new ideas and prefer to stay in familiar places.

Yes, I am familiar with Saul David Alinsky.