government influence

cm24421 · #1 Feb 22, 2006, 07:32 PM

when should a government be allowed to influence the public opinion?

RickJ · Feb 23, 2006, 02:14 AM

There is actually no way to stop it. Any decision that the Government makes will influence public opinion.

Is there a particular example that you are wondering about?

CaptainForest · Feb 23, 2006, 10:43 AM

Every government action influences public opinion.

When Stephen Harper announced today that he was naming Justice Rothstein to the Supreme Court, that is influencing public opinion.

He then said that Justice Rothstein was also considered for the Supreme Court by the former Liberal government. So he is trying to win over the public, those that support both his govt and the Liberals.

mr.yet · Feb 23, 2006, 11:05 AM

Every person should seek out their own opinion for that subject, dont let the governement tell you what you should think. The government is suppose to represent you the average person. Everyone knows that the only function of the government now is to dictate their policy and to H*ll with you. That's my opinion.
Every person should demand the government obey the constitution.

CaptainForest · Feb 23, 2006, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mr.yet

Every person should demand the government obey the constitution.

Does the US govt not obey its own constitution?

mr.yet · Feb 23, 2006, 11:36 AM

NO they dont, according to President Bush the constitution is just a piece of paper.

CaptainForest · Feb 23, 2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mr.yet

NO they dont, according to President Bush the constitution is just a piece of paper.

Well, it is written on a piece of paper…perhaps he is confused.

Perhaps he needs a vacation

Are you referring to that wire tap scandal?

mr.yet · Feb 23, 2006, 11:44 AM

wire tap, patroit act, 9-11, general usupation of rights in the USA

CaptainForest · Feb 23, 2006, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mr.yet

wire tap, patroit act, 9-11, general usupation of rights in the USA

I am not sure how 9-11 plays into this but….

Patriot act, and the general lack of rights does suck.

I am still amazed that President Bush implemented the no-speech zones or something. How if you anti-Bush you have to be in a certain area…the free-speech areas or whatever they are called.

mr.yet · Feb 23, 2006, 11:58 AM

In my opinion 9-11 was a goverment job, to enrage the public, so that they could invade the mideast. It all about oil and natural gas in the area, nothing more.



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