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Originally Posted by Baraka_Guru
It all depends on what your meaning of means means.
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Your question was what does it all mean, I will explain. There is a technical definition of neo-liberal, the given meaning. Then there is a practical definition of neo-liberal, the meaning assigned in the context of actual conversation. My personal view on "meaning" is, of course, some what digital or mathematical. so, neo-liberal only has real meaning to me relative to something. I need a comparison to understand both the technical and practical definitions.
I have read a bit of what Roach has written, and I believe he views that there is little or no difference between Republican conservatives and Democrat liberals.
I have also read much of what you have written here and I believe you view that there are vast differences between R conservatives and D liberals. So, when you both use the term neo-liberal it begs the questions I have been asking.
My confusion is real. Anyone who has actually read what you two have written would have the same questions.
I was always the kid in class who would actual ask the teacher/professor the obvious (often viewed as silly) question, that everyone else was to embarrassed to ask but were actually as confused as I was. I would often ask my silly question and see others make their funny faces, which would change when the depth of the most simple and basic questions lead to much greater understanding of the topic at hand. My persistence is both a blessing and a curse.
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Originally Posted by dc_dux
The IRS may be moving to offer some small measure of reform by looking more closely at organizations that are abusing their 501(c)(4) non-profit status requiring that such organizations NOT be primarily for the purpose of political advocacy.
The impact would be significant in that groups like Karl Rove's Crossroads GPS and the Koch Brother's Americans for Prosperity would be required to pay taxes on income and contributors would be required to pay a 35% gift tax on their contributions and could no longer hide under the cover of anonymity.
IRS To Take On Karl Rove? Tax Laws Could Take A Bite Out Of Secret Political Spending |
Although I believe the NAACP is a 501(c)(3), what do you think the potential impact on an organization like the NCAAP will be? Are we looking at an unintended consequence? Are we looking at selective action based on political motives? Is that an abuse of power, if true? do you think the NAACP has been careful enough to stay on the correct side of the political line? Would you support an investigation? Why/why not?
So many questions to consider on this issue! No need to tell me how silly my questions are, I know what you think about me already. but if interested in addressing the points being raised, I am interested in your views on those points.