Have you watched "Overview of America" yet?

Have you watched "Overview of America" yet?

  • Yes, I have

    Votes: 86 51.2%
  • Not yet

    Votes: 75 44.6%
  • I disagree with the video

    Votes: 7 4.2%

  • Total voters
    168
You are advertising them in your sig, you tell me. I've tried to get a clear answer and failed.

First of all, drug legality is a State Issue not a federal issue. The JBS would agree that the federal "War on Drugs" is ineffective and a huge waste of money. Each state would have its own drug laws like some states making all drugs legal or just making marijuana legal or making all drugs illegal. Each state would have its own flavor of laws on drugs.

The JBS, as individuals not as a collective group, tend to lean toward Ron Paul's view of drugs. They recognize that certain drugs are unhealthy and addictive for the body and wish lead healthy lives, but wouldn't support a federal law banning drugs.

Ron Paul says he hates drugs and even chooses not to drink alcohol, but he feels we must make that choice for ourselves.
 
I don't like the JBS's anti-gay views, or their pro-statist views when it comes to "enforcing the border" or taxing people to pay for a military.
 
So this is a JBS propaganda flick? Meh, don't feel a need to watch, I'll probably know where the video is headed anyway as I watch it.
 
So this is a JBS propaganda flick? Meh, don't feel a need to watch, I'll probably know where the video is headed anyway as I watch it.
It's a pro-Republic, pro-Capitalist, and pro-Constitution propaganda film.
(anti-Democracy, anti-Communism/Socialism, and anti-Globalism)
 
Thanks for bumping the thread up for a good video. I also agree that the religious overtones were a bit much and I don't believe that religion is a requirement for a constitutional republic to function properly. I am a "moral" person yet I am not religious in any form. In fact, considering history (as well as current events...Gaza anyone?), one could argue that religion is the cause of much of the world's ills and always has been. Religion does not equal morality. Self-righteousness maybe but not morality. Religious people usually have no problem "forgetting" their morals in order to further their agenda, whatever it may be. "Thou shalt not kill"....unless it's only Muslims....

Anyway, other than that it's a very good video.
 
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As an Agnostic at worst and Atheist at best, I don't get worked up about the Christian message. This film makes many good points, just kinda veers off in the end. I'm siding with Jefferson on that point.
 
Doesn't society need a solid moral foundation?
"Morality" or humaness existed long before religion did, especially in the organized way you understand it. There is archaeological evidence of such behavior like humans caring for injured companions, even though the effort for doing so placed much greater needs on the group/tribe and the injured person was clearly more of a hinderance than benefit to group survival. You might scoff at this insight as being cold-hearted by todays standards, but circa Africa 90,000BCE willingly taking on the care of another individual could've spelled your doom quite easily, which makes it all the more remarkable. Therefore, I find your claim that "moral foundation" stems in any way from religion demonstratably false and rather presumptuous.
 
I really like both the JBS and the Constitution Party. However, it's their stubborn attachment to stressing a certain religion and distasteful aspects of social conservatism (like the drug war) that keeps me from being 100% on board. I really hope this is something Ron Paulians currently involved with these groups will be able to change.
That is exactly what turns me off also. Libertarian party for me till another Ron Paul sweeps me off my feet. :rolleyes:
 
That is exactly what turns me off also. Libertarian party for me till another Ron Paul sweeps me off my feet. :rolleyes:

The LP is dead.

We need to forget about parties and candidates and act as individuals. We have not achieved 1 ounce of freedom through political parties and never will. We've tried the easy root (trying to elect a libertarian to office). Now it's time to suck it up and take individual action (civil disobedience).
 
First of all, drug legality is a State Issue not a federal issue. The JBS would agree that the federal "War on Drugs" is ineffective and a huge waste of money. Each state would have its own drug laws like some states making all drugs legal or just making marijuana legal or making all drugs illegal. Each state would have its own flavor of laws on drugs.

The JBS, as individuals not as a collective group, tend to lean toward Ron Paul's view of drugs. They recognize that certain drugs are unhealthy and addictive for the body and wish lead healthy lives, but wouldn't support a federal law banning drugs.

Ron Paul says he hates drugs and even chooses not to drink alcohol, but he feels we must make that choice for ourselves.

Well, if what you say is true, then why doesn't JBS put out a statement? Put it on their platform, or write an article showing how screwed the drug war is in their magazine they send me every month? I've been watching JBS for a little while now and never have I seen one piece of evidence that they oppose THE FEDERAL DRUG WAR. If you know of something, please shoot me a link.

Otherwise, realize that you trying to spin it for JBS. ;)

You claim they have a similar stance to Ron Paul. Big difference Ron WALKS THE WALK! I do hear him openly opposing the War on Drugs!

Besides the drug war and the communism Russia fears; I like what JBS stands for.
 
Well, if what you say is true, then why doesn't JBS put out a statement? Put it on their platform, or write an article showing how screwed the drug war is in their magazine they send me every month? I've been watching JBS for a little while now and never have I seen one piece of evidence that they oppose THE FEDERAL DRUG WAR. If you know of something, please shoot me a link.

Otherwise, realize that you trying to spin it for JBS. ;)

You claim they have a similar stance to Ron Paul. Big difference Ron WALKS THE WALK! I do hear him openly opposing the War on Drugs!

Besides the drug war and the communism Russia fears; I like what JBS stands for.


Why haven't the JBS put out a statement about drugs? There are bigger issues at hand like the Federal Reserve, North American Union, and United Nations/Global Government. These are top priority issues for the JBS.
 
why haven't the jbs put out a statement about drugs? There are bigger issues at hand like the federal reserve, north american union, and united nations/global government. These are top priority issues for the jbs.

qft
 
There's a lot of good stuff in there, but a few misnomers and thought-eliminating cliches too.

The JBS is a pretty good organization for smaller-gov't conservatives. I wish there was a similarly well-organized and well-funded organization for Individualist Anarchists.
 
I just wish we'd all get involved with something to actually DO something to take back our government, before we have absolutely no chance AT ALL. We seem to continue to just split hairs and in-fight more than we do to actually take steps to fix anything. :(
 
Why haven't the JBS put out a statement about drugs? There are bigger issues at hand like the Federal Reserve, North American Union, and United Nations/Global Government. These are top priority issues for the JBS.

There is plenty of room in their newsletter and magazine every month for a small article (not to mention their website). Pretty sad you are trying to imply their position now by steering the argument as not important when compared to The FED, NAU, UN, etc. :rolleyes:

Anyway, I agree no need to split hairs. But, this clearly (in my eyes) shows JBS doesn't have THE COMPLETE PICTURE, and shouldn't expect a dime from me ANYMORE>;) The War on Drugs is a serious issue to me!:cool:
 
Anyway, I agree no need to split hairs. But, this clearly (in my eyes) shows JBS doesn't have THE COMPLETE PICTURE, and shouldn't expect a dime from me ANYMORE>;) The War on Drugs is a serious issue to me!:cool:

Oh geez. That's right, the JBS is the enemy and are the ones destroying our country. By all means, let us take pot shots at them, because they don't adequately espouse drug use. You know, I'm against the drug war as much as anyone, but sometimes I wonder how many are against it on principle and the fact that it is used by government as an excuse to expand both in size and scope, or whether it is because some of us just want to lay around and smoke pot. :rolleyes: I'm doubtful that pot will be readily available when we're all sitting in a gulag, so we just might want to look beyond just this one issue.
 
There is plenty of room in their newsletter and magazine every month for a small article (not to mention their website). Pretty sad you are trying to imply their position now by steering the argument as not important when compared to The FED, NAU, UN, etc. :rolleyes:

Anyway, I agree no need to split hairs. But, this clearly (in my eyes) shows JBS doesn't have THE COMPLETE PICTURE, and shouldn't expect a dime from me ANYMORE>;) The War on Drugs is a serious issue to me!:cool:

We all need to choose our battles. If you view the right to use cocaine or heroine more important than fighting the Federal reserve, that's your choice. Good luck with that.
 
Oh geez. That's right, the JBS is the enemy and are the ones destroying our country. By all means, let us take pot shots at them, because they don't adequately espouse drug use. You know, I'm against the drug war as much as anyone, but sometimes I wonder how many are against it on principle and the fact that it is used by government as an excuse to expand both in size and scope, or whether it is because some of us just want to lay around and smoke pot. :rolleyes: I'm doubtful that pot will be readily available when we're all sitting in a gulag, so we just might want to look beyond just this one issue.

Oh geez, all the more reason an organization like JBS needs to speak up about Federal Government using the Drug War as a way to gain power over the states. Oh geez, I'm so cool!:rolleyes:
 
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