Partisanship versus reason

**SpecOpsScott** · 09-18-13, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by phidan

I haven't posted in a while, so don't lump me with those other people

Of course not. Not my intention.

**SmokenScion** · 09-18-13, 01:29 PM

This Thread is SOOOOO Full of Win!

Thanks for Posting Great Stuff Phidan!

**phidan** · 09-18-13, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by SmokenScion

This Thread is SOOOOO Full of Win!

Thanks for Posting Great Stuff Phidan!

not sure if serious

**Red_Lizard2** · 09-18-13, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by -Lazarus-

Holy shit, this study was ridiculous.

For example:

Notice this one. They didn't take into account WHY these people felt this way (some people see replacing a full time job with benefits with a part time job with no benefits and welfare as not the same thing), or if the people answering trusted the source for the information provided. It appears that if anyone argued a point the researcher simply inferred people must not be using reason since the numbers are "right there".

Umm if the question is: did jobs go up? Then it doesn't matter if they are part-time, 20 minute jobs, counting prostitutes sucking dick, etc. Did jobs go up? *look at numbers showing they did* Yes.

**SmokenScion** · 09-18-13, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by phidan

not sure if serious

Very Serious. Thanks dude.

**-Lazarus-** · 09-18-13, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by Red_Lizard2

Umm if the question is: did jobs go up? Then it doesn't matter if they are part-time, 20 minute jobs, counting prostitutes sucking dick, etc. Did jobs go up? *look at numbers showing they did* Yes.

Are you saying it doesn't matter to you or are you saying that for the purposes of discussing the study?

**SmokenScion** · 09-18-13, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by -Lazarus-

Are you saying it doesn't matter to you or are you saying that for the purposes of discussing the study?

Dude, I'm pretty sure you know what he's saying.

And that's Why this Thread RoxorZ my SoxorZ!

**triggerhappy2005** · 09-18-13, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by -Lazarus-

Holy shit, this study was ridiculous.

For example:

Notice this one. They didn't take into account WHY these people felt this way (some people see replacing a full time job with benefits with a part time job with no benefits and welfare as not the same thing), or if the people answering trusted the source for the information provided. It appears that if anyone argued a point the researcher simply inferred people must not be using reason since the numbers are "right there".

So how is he Obama administration responsible for a company's hiring decisions? Be specific.

**deathgodusmc** · 09-18-13, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by Red_Lizard2

Umm if the question is: did jobs go up? Then it doesn't matter if they are part-time, 20 minute jobs, counting prostitutes sucking dick, etc. Did jobs go up? *look at numbers showing they did* Yes.

It depends on what we're actually talking about. If a general statement is made that there are more jobs filled now versus a year ago then the answer is yes. If the discussion is based on applying where we are now to where we were in 07 the answer is technically with a resounding but added. The types of jobs is most definitely in question if we are trying to see where we are versus 5 years ago because a quality assurance person for lockheed flipping burgers at mcdonalds is not a better situation or job market.

**phidan** · 09-18-13, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by deathgodusmc

It depends on what we're actually talking about. If a general statement is made that there are more jobs filled now versus a year ago then the answer is yes. If the discussion is based on applying where we are now to where we were in 07 the answer is technically with a resounding but added. The types of jobs is most definitely in question if we are trying to see where we are versus 5 years ago because a quality assurance person for lockheed flipping burgers at mcdonalds is not a better situation or job market.

The study simplified these topics completely to make this argument moot. They made it as simple as, "is this number bigger than this one," and many people got it wrong.