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Post by Tom Is Dead on Mar 19, 2016 5:29:44 GMT
Economics is just one aspect. That's a reocurring thing with you and others, you equate it with quality of life. Even if you have a bit more money in your pocket is it enough to offset the natural conflicts that may occur? look at Japan, largely culutrally homogenous...they obviously do not suffer the problems of racial violence, conflicts over religion, inequality, i.e. factors in general that are introduced as opposed to inherent. They're not having 1992 LA Riots or mob violence and lynchings any time soon. If you were to inject multiculturalism into a community, it would be better serving of everyone to evaluate how "compatible" the cultures are, instead of more or less throwing them out to the wolves and blindly hoping shit works out on the day-to-day end. imo another factor that maybe isn't considered is as much is that part of it comes as a a negative effect of globalism and the mass exportation of Western culture to all corners of the earth. Even so-called Brain Drain (taking the best of the best) is probably not ideal in the long run. I'll be upfront with you R.I.P. uncle Teddy and admit that no matter what you post, you will likely never convince me that it is a categorically good thing that should be forced and pushed regardless of all circumstances. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2016 5:34:36 GMT
Thanks. Just to clarify on this, Glass-Steagall (separating commercial and investment banks) and the "too big to fail" (breaking up banks) acts are separate proposals. His financial regulations plans are threefold: Reinstate Glass-Steagall: Separating commercial banking from investment banking will buffer normal Americans from risky investments. Break up the Big Banks: Banks that are “too big to fail” make risky investments because they know that the American taxpayer will bail them out — and are therefore too big to exist. Tax on Wall Street Speculation: Change the tax code to discourage short-term gambling and instead promote long-term investing. Here are the links to the two bills (as well as his FTT proposal, which I linked above): 21st Century Glass-Steagall ActToo Big to Fail, Too Big to Exist Act
Inclusive Prosperity Act of 2015
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Post by R.I.P. uncle Teddy on Mar 19, 2016 5:39:36 GMT
Economics is just one aspect. That's a reocurring thing with you and others, you equate it with quality of life. Even if you have a bit more money in your pocket is it enough to offset the natural conflicts that may occur? look at Japan, largely culutrally homogenous...they obviously do not suffer the problems of racial violence, conflicts over religion, inequality, i.e. factors in general that are introduced as opposed to inherent. They're not having 1992 LA Riots or mob violence and lynchings any time soon. If you were to inject multiculturalism into a community, it would be better serving of everyone to evaluate how "compatible" the cultures are, instead of more or less throwing them out to the wolves and blindly hoping shit works out on the day-to-day end. imo another factor that maybe isn't considered is as much is that part of it comes as a a negative effect of globalism and the mass exportation of Western culture to all corners of the earth. Even so-called Brain Drain (taking the best of the best) is probably not ideal in the long run. I'll be upfront with you R.I.P. uncle Teddy and admit that no matter what you post, you will likely never convince me that it is a categorically good thing that should be forced and pushed regardless of all circumstances. I agree with what you said actually. However, immigration is part of the American character. America is built on it to this day, and even our tax system is almost predicated upon continued immigration. If you said it about another country, I wouldn't argue with you, but even you are an example of it. I mean, isn't your entire family German? My Grandpa was German, my Grandma's side came here in like 1600 something, but no one isn't the descendant of an immigrant here. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2016 21:31:39 GMT
R.I.P. uncle Teddy Thoughts on the shitshow on the republican side? I know very little of the coverage covers policy, but would be interested in your take (especially on economics issues).
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2016 21:51:33 GMT
I think the dems would look as bad as the gop right now if they had to field 12 serious candidates
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Post by Tom Is Dead on Mar 19, 2016 23:11:17 GMT
If you were to tell me that the 2 party system were to collapse in my lifetime- in 2016- I would tell you that only good can come of this.
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Post by R.I.P. uncle Teddy on Mar 20, 2016 4:08:47 GMT
R.I.P. uncle Teddy Thoughts on the shitshow on the republican side? I know very little of the coverage covers policy, but would be interested in your take (especially on economics issues). TSK is kind of right I think. Trump is only winning 35% of the vote, same as Bernie basically, but there's no Clinton for the GOP. If Clinton was up against Gore, Biden and a bunch of others she'd be fucked too. I really liked Rubio on economic issues. He was the best of everyone, and also very well spoken and just seemed incredibly even keeled. I'm mad hes gone. Trump is as bad as Bernie on economics, so basically as bad as you could be. Cruz is awful too and wants to dismantle the fed. Kasich is fine on economics I think, but tbh I dont like him at all. I just can't see him as president. |
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Post by Tom Is Dead on Mar 22, 2016 9:35:38 GMT
^^when you say dismantle the fed do you mean the federal reserve, or just everything lol?
I know he loves to hate on the IRS...but who doesn't honestly
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Post by R.I.P. uncle Teddy on Mar 24, 2016 5:07:15 GMT
^^when you say dismantle the fed do you mean the federal reserve, or just everything lol? I know he loves to hate on the IRS...but who doesn't honestly Federal reserve, although he wants to dismantle half the federal government too. He's just going to give it back to the states, which really I'm okay with in theory, but it just probably wouldn't work. |
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Post by Don Rumata on Mar 24, 2016 16:04:30 GMT
why did the New Zealand people vote against the new flag?
i think it would have been a noice move and the flag looking good imo
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Post by Don Rumata on Mar 24, 2016 16:06:08 GMT
Argentina people burning USA flags
looking like some middle east rally
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 19:23:53 GMT
Argentina people burning USA flags looking like some middle east rally lots of americans burn american flags  |
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Post by fpliii on Mar 24, 2016 22:50:15 GMT
Which posters should we poach from ISH for the politics thread?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 22:52:13 GMT
Which posters should we poach from ISH for the politics thread? I'm not sure ish is the place to look for political pundits ::oldlol:: |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 23:13:57 GMT
Which posters should we poach from ISH for the politics thread? Dresta |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 23:16:20 GMT
Which posters should we poach from ISH for the politics thread? Also, RMWG so we can ban him. |
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Post by R.I.P. uncle Teddy on Mar 25, 2016 0:10:34 GMT
Which posters should we poach from ISH for the politics thread? I'm not sure ish is the place to look for political pundits Probably true. A lot of peeps here like dresta though. Other hate him too, but he does genuinely write out thorough stuff anymore. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2016 0:56:53 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2016 12:03:23 GMT
The National Enquirer has proof of an alleged sex scandal consisting of Ted Cruz and multiple mistresses  Well if that's true that should easily put Donald over the top now. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2016 23:00:21 GMT
The National Enquirer has proof of an alleged sex scandal consisting of Ted Cruz and multiple mistresses Well if that's true that should easily put Donald over the top now. Saw the thread about it on ISH if even half of it is true he's career might be done. Is this what trump meant when he said he will spill the means.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2016 0:16:20 GMT
Gop lookin shaky! Rubio a former gay harlot and Cruz a crazy adulterer? Add in the fact hillary should be in prison and I'd say our country is in good shape
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Post by bladefd on Mar 26, 2016 19:28:06 GMT
The National Enquirer has proof of an alleged sex scandal consisting of Ted Cruz and multiple mistresses Well if that's true that should easily put Donald over the top now. Saw the thread about it on ISH if even half of it is true he's career might be done. Is this what trump meant when he said he will spill the means. I wonder if the Donald has potential scandal waiting to explode next. I think Anonymous has been digging into him for past month for anything scandalous from his past. Imagine if they found something there as well  Republicans are in shambles right now lol |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2016 20:04:18 GMT
Saw the thread about it on ISH if even half of it is true he's career might be done. Is this what trump meant when he said he will spill the means. I wonder if the Donald has potential scandal waiting to explode next. I think Anonymous has been digging into him for past month for anything scandalous from his past. Imagine if they found something there as well Republicans are in shambles right now lol I don't know, it's been a long time since they said that and nothing came out. Granted the NY primary isn't for a few weeks still so they'll probably break anything major closer to that rather than the not as important primaries this weekend. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2016 21:19:25 GMT
I feel like there are few scandals trump couldn't spin to his advantage
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2016 2:37:00 GMT
I feel like there are few scandals trump couldn't spin to his advantage true.. He seems to be able to take everything. Anyway, feels like any scandal Repubs had in their pocket would have already been up by now. Dems may have something coming up. |
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Post by R.I.P. uncle Teddy on Mar 27, 2016 5:54:04 GMT
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Post by bladefd on Mar 27, 2016 8:12:06 GMT
Bernie just dominated Alaska, Washington, and Hawaii by massive margins. 81%, 72%, 71%.. never expected this. Cuts the lead down to approximately 230. If he pulls off Wisconsin then whoaaaaa! He won't win NY though but 1 step at a time. Damnnnnn, Feel the Bern  |
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Post by bladefd on Mar 27, 2016 8:19:14 GMT
Btw, FillJackson/kevinnyc seems to know quite a bit about politics. Invite him. Dresta ehhh, he seems to know his stuff but goes nuts haha. I personally don't mind if he was invited.
Gotta be couple days before PM's open again. Jeff going nuts whenever people post link to here
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2016 17:53:03 GMT
I actually like the perspective of dresta and numer6ix as well as Kevin
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Post by ProfessorMurder on Mar 27, 2016 18:50:30 GMT
I actually like the perspective of dresta and numer6ix No. No. No. No. |
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