Then, we are working from different definitions of "centralized." To me, centralization has nothing at all to do with geography or "bigger" or "smaller" as you seem to define it. Rather, a centralized government has more powers than a decentralized one. Therefore, by simply transferring powers from one "level" to "another" all you do is move centralization from one "level" to another. A bigger government has more powers. A smaller government has less powers. The level of government makes no difference at all to that.
The powers placed into the hands of any government is the issue, not what particular part or level of government has the powers.
Centralization refers to the hierarchy of government. How many tiers you have to go through, to reach the people with power. De-centralizing means moving it closer to the individual. Centralizing means putting more obstacles between the individual and the governing institution.
Here's the merriam webster dictionary definition:
de·cen·tral·i·za·tion
1
: the dispersion or distribution of functions and powers; specifically : the delegation of power from a central authority to regional and local authorities
Centralization refers to the hierarchy of government. How many tiers you have to go through, to reach the people with power. De-centralizing means moving it closer to the individual. Centralizing means putting more obstacles between the individual and the governing institution.
Here's the merriam webster dictionary definition:
In reality, there is no hierarchy of government. There is one government. You may subdivide it as you wish into an illusion of hierarchy, but there is only one. Decentralization if the above terms is no different than when I transfer money between my personal accounts in my bank. No matter how they are spread through my accounts, the dollars are still in that particular bank. I have the same "net purchasing power" within that bank. The only way I change that power is to add to the accounts or remove from the accounts -- add to the bank or remove from the bank.
Power will always be centralized. It is always concentrated somewhere. The question is who or what is the central authority that delegates power? Is it government or is it the individual? IMO, I would hope we both would agree it is the individual, not any government or any grouping of "the people." The issue is that there are far too many powers that have been centralized in the hands of government period, when they should be centralized in the hands of the individual.
Rather than transfer powers between accounts of government -- it's time to remove powers from government all together.
"You will give the people an ideal to strive towards. They'll race behind you. They will stumble; they will fall. But, in time, they will join you in the sun. In time, you will help them accomplish wonders." Jor-El
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Kris Gethin's Body By Design, pg. 43/44 (Yes, that s me)
In reality, there is no hierarchy of government. There is one government. You may subdivide it as you wish into an illusion of hierarchy, but there is only one. Decentralization if the above terms is no different than when I transfer money between my personal accounts in my bank. No matter how they are spread through my accounts, the dollars are still in that particular bank. I have the same "net purchasing power" within that bank. The only way I change that power is to add to the accounts or remove from the accounts -- add to the bank or remove from the bank.
Power will always be centralized. It is always concentrated somewhere. The question is who or what is the central authority that delegates power? Is it government or is it the individual? IMO, I would hope we both would agree it is the individual, not any government or any grouping of "the people." The issue is that there are far too many powers that have been centralized in the hands of government period, when they should be centralized in the hands of the individual.
Rather than transfer powers between accounts of government -- it's time to remove powers from government all together.
"Beyond a critical point within a finite space, freedom diminishes as numbers increase. This is as true of humans in the finite space of a planetary ecosystem as it is of gas molecules in a sealed flask. The human question is not how many can possibly survive within the system, but what kind of existence is possible for those who do survive.
" - Pardot Kynes
Well, seeing as how no one is electing better governors in redneck states and they continue to want to oppress people, that's clearly not reality. Seeking change through the court system and protesting doesn't work either. The federal government is the only thing holding back some of these oppressive states. And saying people could just move is stupid. It's not as easy as that and people should have to flee because the crappy government is oppressive. And RP doesn't even give a crap about states rights, seeing as how he signed a pledge to ban things on a federal level. Give it up already.
Fact: Ron Paul is against abortion and wants to see it banned.
I lol everytime Beewbs shows up with his copy/pasta. You know this is all saved in a word doc on his desktop under some hilariously mad heading like "Paultard ownage" and he's just itching to paste it anytime he sees the name "Ron Paul" online.
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"The program is not a collection of individuals, subject to the unpredictability and
inconsistency of mere mortals. It is a machine, a Death Star, and the players who cycle through it are only cogs in its punishing, pitiless pursuit of world domination."
In reality, there is no hierarchy of government. There is one government. You may subdivide it as you wish into an illusion of hierarchy, but there is only one. Decentralization if the above terms is no different than when I transfer money between my personal accounts in my bank. No matter how they are spread through my accounts, the dollars are still in that particular bank. I have the same "net purchasing power" within that bank. The only way I change that power is to add to the accounts or remove from the accounts -- add to the bank or remove from the bank.
Power will always be centralized. It is always concentrated somewhere. The question is who or what is the central authority that delegates power? Is it government or is it the individual? IMO, I would hope we both would agree it is the individual, not any government or any grouping of "the people." The issue is that there are far too many powers that have been centralized in the hands of government period, when they should be centralized in the hands of the individual.
Rather than transfer powers between accounts of government -- it's time to remove powers from government all together.
so much this
"And Those Who Were Seen Dancing Were Thought to be Insane by Those Who Could Not Hear the Music."
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