The freedom for a 'power-group' to abuse a sufficient segment of the public becomes a sure- guarantee a 'angered, fed-up, and sufficient 'stimulus' for irate progressive movements. Many resentful/irate people will become resentful of the governing 'powers' abuses... Then who's freedom will be revoked? Is it the pitchfork time yet?

The public idea of freedom's dialogue almost always, in reality, have substance-thought that proceeds with practical efforts to wrest these violated individual liberties from the government. If public officials don't protect citizens from another group, watch out!

When it was said, "Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free" that 'dissident' wasn't (remember he was murdered), speaking primarily about politics and who is the best politician. Freedom of speech/thought is necessary for political health and sanity? Yes.

Free speech on this level, Thomas Jefferson had in mind --- I believe, was to engage each other, and not setting out to intentionally offend with dialogue --- rather, to correct itself. To 'offend' is often essential. It's the smack to get proper, necessary, attention. Attention! Then, at ease can follow...in proper time and course...

The idea "freedom to be wrong" ...as WT mentioned is the freedom to have erred. We all do. But to combat bad-notions does NOT mean we lambaste every new idea that is "new" or new to our entertainment-thought...Listen if it's well intended to be introduced from some other, well intentioned, contributor to the discussion.

Self enrichment, self promotion, and so on and on is a ugly game if the game of ego rivalry, blame, and etc., continues mercilessly...Gosh... That won't move anything, anyone, or help societal wrong-ills that ail us all, collectively, will it? We are in the same boat and others have said that with various writing styles very eloquently.

The community is complex. To remain at odds perpetually will only fuel smoke and strife. The liberation of a individual (Individual) is to move to appreciate greater simple life fulfillment's, discoveries, pleasures, and joys that are mutually beneficial and harm no others. Then, share them to build and edify the community.

The definition of oppression as far as individual mental and emotional constraints goes --- is addressed in Shelly's romantic feminist writings ~?~ Meet the needs (Ode) of the neighbors: practice kindness to strangers, consider nature, and respect for local and foreign Places, always!

Respect privacy, dignity, and respect other people who need to exercise propriety. Redundant? Say it over and over again. Remember. Have affection for the young and feel obligated to protect them younger-ones who will hope to outlive us geezer's, male and females. Be responsible. Do something for posterity's future earth inhabitants. People have a duty to teach the young at home too, and also be watchful as guardians of the public school and the larger public thought-places.

Community is to be understood as a Freedom to address public servants when they Fail. Don't be easy and be-night 'um delicate if outside the local community, the corporate bribers have got the selfish politico's purse-ears.

Individuals are part of a community. Community. And what is good for local economies that enriches the local-Place can't be emphasized enough. It's not to be a daily brawl time for self-promotion or selfish financial profits at the expense and abuse of other community (global even ) members! Greed! Create local economies where the good stays in a local Place to benefit the locals. This makes common sense and it's practical. If the community dies -- people --- who are 'our' neighbors die. Is "love thy neighbor" too mushy? No.

We are interconnected.

And even more so in a exploitative global interconnected world economy. DANGER!

I am feeling copious.

I'll wait to see what Opus or Tom Tomorrow has to say about the Matter.

Before I depart hence...

I just have to say, thanks.

No feedback is a often best.

If you ever get the opportunity to meet Glenn, you'll find he has a pleasant bursting giggle.

He's getting a good 'horde' of citizen people together to help push what seem a immovable obstruction. A huge granite obstruction is lodged in the Body Politic intestines?

Once the big impaction in the government is loosened, the institutions will function more smooth? Let's rally around and hope.

It's a foul government impaction? When the corruption and obstruction does get removed...I'd say it may be wise to stay a safe protective distance?

Sit in a rear back Pew.

Who does Greenwald want to run for president?

I see so much bitching and whining about everyone in public life from him.

Perhaps the lovechild of Ralph Nader and Jane Fonda?