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Started by Exterminator, July 22, 2009, 02:47:19 PM

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Exterminator

July 22, 2009, 02:47:19 PM
This is the first in a series of three email exchanges between two very esteemed economists.  It's a good non-partisan read addressing some fundamental flaws in our socio-economic and political system and why no bail out will solve the problem.
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Exterminator

#1
July 23, 2009, 10:06:58 AM
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Henry Hawk

#2
July 23, 2009, 02:17:19 PM
I think this question posed in yestedays installment, ...... "Why isn't the FBI breaking down the doors of the commercial and investment banks and grabbing computers so as to preserve incendiary e-mails that will most definitely implicate executives?"

is a very good question.....WHY?... :confused:..I think I already know.... ;)
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Exterminator

#3
July 23, 2009, 02:35:27 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on July 23, 2009, 02:17:19 PM
I think this question posed in yestedays installment, ...... "Why isn't the FBI breaking down the doors of the commercial and investment banks and grabbing computers so as to preserve incendiary e-mails that will most definitely implicate executives?"

is a very good question.....WHY?... :confused:..I think I already know.... ;)

I'm sure you will say that it has something to do with Obama, in which case, you're missing the point.  The point being made here is that for decades, big money has been controlling our political system to such an extent that it no longer works in the best interests of the constiuents but for corporations.  Those corporations have used that influence to change the laws in such a way that they can do anything they want to rip off the consumers and it's all technically legal.  This isn't a partisan issue...both sides are in the game and unless we the people take back our government, this experiment that is America will continue its financial decline.
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Henry Hawk

#4
July 23, 2009, 02:38:38 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on July 23, 2009, 02:35:27 PM
I'm sure you will say that it has something to do with Obama, in which case, you're missing the point.  The point being made here is that for decades, big money has been controlling our political system to such an extent that it no longer works in the best interests of the constiuents but for corporations.  Those corporations have used that influence to change the laws in such a way that they can do anything they want to rip off the consumers and it's all technically legal.  This isn't a partisan issue...both sides are in the game and unless we the people take back our government, this experiment that is America will continue its financial decline.

I'm not saying that it is JUST an obama issue...it is a Washington issue....and THAT is why....

Ex, I KNOW that scum in DC isn't a partisan issue....I'm sick of all of these guys...they are SCREWING AMERICA.

But don't act like Obama and his admin are angels and could NOT be involved or apart of this crap.
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Exterminator

#5
July 23, 2009, 02:55:43 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on July 23, 2009, 02:38:38 PM
But don't act like Obama and his admin are angels and could NOT be involved or apart of this crap.

As the exchange today points out, even the most well-meaning president has his hands pretty much tied by the status quo and the voters are so taken in by what they're told to believe that they continue to support it.  An interesting statistic thrown out was that despite a dismal 14% approval rating for Congress, over 90% of incumbents were reelected...what message does that send?
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Henry Hawk

#6
July 23, 2009, 03:09:08 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on July 23, 2009, 02:55:43 PM
As the exchange today points out, even the most well-meaning president has his hands pretty much tied by the status quo and the voters are so taken in by what they're told to believe that they continue to support it.  An interesting statistic thrown out was that despite a dismal 14% approval rating for Congress, over 90% of incumbents were reelected...what message does that send?

that Americans are full of apathy and will elect ANYONE, who the media can portray as GOOD.
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Exterminator

#7
July 23, 2009, 03:45:47 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on July 23, 2009, 03:09:08 PM
that Americans are full of apathy and will elect ANYONE, who the media can portray as GOOD.

Or maybe that Americans are so fixated on stupid social issues like abortion and religion that they don't notice the ass reaming they're getting from the big corporations?
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Henry Hawk

#8
July 23, 2009, 04:00:04 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on July 23, 2009, 03:45:47 PM
Or maybe that Americans are so fixated on stupid social issues like abortion and religion that they don't notice the ass reaming they're getting from the big corporations?

maybe, but I don't think THAT is the problem here.....and especially this next election....
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Exterminator

#9
July 23, 2009, 04:16:30 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on July 23, 2009, 04:00:04 PM
maybe, but I don't think THAT is the problem here.....and especially this next election....

It's either that or that we let people with IQ's of 80 vote.
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Anne

#10
July 23, 2009, 08:13:04 PM
We let everyone vote, even those who don't know their own name, can't read, and/or don't speak english.
"A discontented man will find no easy chair." Ben Franklin

Exterminator

#11
July 24, 2009, 02:26:17 PM
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

pariann

#12
July 24, 2009, 03:07:53 PM
Looks like I've come full circle.

LOsborne

#13
July 24, 2009, 05:50:47 PM
Thanks, pari. You really are the Computer Queen. Ain't it amazing the havoc one can cause by misplacing a close-bracket?

So, are you willing to teach Philo how to use the quote command and how to insert smilies?

pariann

#14
July 24, 2009, 06:31:49 PM
Philo is his own breed.  No one can teach him anything he doesn't want to learn.
Looks like I've come full circle.
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