Thread: Greta Susteren's interview with Rush Limbaugh

you say "socialism has failed" got any proof "Free-market" works?


There needs to be a mixed economy, without regulations any country would be defunct. U.S. has had regulated markets for years and years and years etc. and we are still the biggest country in the world. But yes by all means we need super conservatives running, because thats what the independents and moderates want .

I can't think of one republican though that doesn't want to restrict freedom (i.e. gay marriage, abortion etc) and isn't all gun go, blow up the world. Can you name one?

Originally Posted by MotoZ

Originally Posted by Red_Lizard2

you say . . .

Lizard,

Who is "you"?

I think he was refering to Hitchs' opening statement.

Originally Posted by rock_lobster

Originally Posted by Red_Lizard2

you say "socialism has failed" got any proof "Free-market" works?


There needs to be a mixed economy, without regulations any country would be defunct. U.S. has had regulated markets for years and years and years etc. and we are still the biggest country in the world. But yes by all means we need super conservatives running, because thats what the independents and moderates want .

I can't think of one republican though that doesn't want to restrict freedom (i.e. gay marriage, abortion etc) and isn't all gun go, blow up the world. Can you name one?

I Cant name one democrat that wants to let everything run loose. There is a reason most republicans are called conservatives, because of their moral and religious values. Of course they aren't going to be ok with things like gay marriage, and murdering unborn children....yes I said murder.

i don't vote for democrats either. I said republicans because they are generally the party for less government, and the fact the conversation was going on about them. I know Democrats aren't about less either and like i said since i've been able to vote i haven't voted for either party. I vote libertarian both because they are third party and i like their feelings on abortion, gay marriage, etc

http://www.lp.org/platform

1.1 Expression and Communication

We support full freedom of expression and oppose government censorship, regulation or control of communications media and technology. We favor the freedom to engage in or abstain from any religious activities that do not violate the rights of others. We oppose government actions which either aid or attack any religion.

1.2 Personal Privacy

We support the protections provided by the Fourth Amendment to be secure in our persons, homes, and property. Only actions that infringe on the rights of others can properly be termed crimes. We favor the repeal of all laws creating "crimes" without victims, such as the use of drugs for medicinal or recreational purposes.

1.3 Personal Relationships

Sexual orientation, preference, gender, or gender identity should have no impact on the rights of individuals by government, such as in current marriage, child custody, adoption, immigration or military service laws. Consenting adults should be free to choose their own sexual practices and personal relationships. Government does not have the authority to define, license or restrict personal relationships.

1.4 Abortion

Recognizing that abortion is a sensitive issue and that people can hold good-faith views on all sides, we believe that government should be kept out of the matter, leaving the question to each person for their conscientious consideration.

Originally Posted by MotoZ

Originally Posted by Hitch

Conservative is not a bad word. Socialism is failing in every county that has instituted it, simply because you run out of capitalists money to take.

Read what Canadians, French and other European opinions are (including Russia) about the direction OB is taking our country.

If you can't research, read and understand, stick your IPODs back in your ears, just like people did with the Walkman prior to and during the Carter administration. The Reagan-like conservative will clean this shit up again, hopefully.

Life is not fair. Just ask a Canadian that needs an MRI. Doctors will stop working, as it will not pay shit compared to what the educational requirements are.

Take a look at how many medical professionals are coming here from countries of LESSER requirement that are testing into our system under easier tests. Those numbers should scare the hell out of you. India, mainly.

Don't think for a second that socialized medicine is the answer. I buy my own benefits, at the sacrifice of other cool shit that life has to offer. I should not have to include in my payments any other mother-fuckers DOPE bill. Get a JOB and quit bitchin.

Hitch

Hitch,

The Walkman didn't gain popularity until after Carter left office. If you are blaming us for not doing our homework then by all means be right first.

Jobs are difficult to come by these days. If you know about some then be part of the solution and post in the TTP Jobs forum.

Congratulations at working for your benefits and forgoing cool shit that life has to offer. The Euros are enjoying capitalism and benefits while not forgoing cool shit that life has to offer.

What is the cool shit?

I guess it may have been the early Boom-boxes that were popular. Then, due to the fact that it was disturbing to some who walked by, somebody came up with the idea of putting headphones on to keep you from annoying those around you.

As for cool shit and cost to purchase, ask a Euro how much of their income goes to Uncle Sugar. Ask them how quick medical solutions are dealt out.

I waited tables for 2 years with a double-major degree. It sucked, but I did it to pay my bills.

There are jobs out there, perhaps not the one you want. I never wanted to work in IT, but somehow, I ended up at help-desk then, over a period of years and moving around, I ended up doing SAN and NAS work. No courses in college in the field of computer science either.

I get calls from fresh ATI grads that want 40K jobs out of the box. They have no real experience, yet they want us to hire them, train them and take the risk of their lack of real-world experience on somebody's expensive vehicle purchase.

While I was in college, I worked in warehouses, an auto repair shop, golf course, roofing as well as other miscellaneous sources.

[quote from Red_Lizard2] you say "socialism has failed" got any proof "Free-market" works?


There needs to be a mixed economy, without regulations any country would be defunct. U.S. has had regulated markets for years and years and years etc. and we are still the biggest country in the world. But yes by all means we need super conservatives running, because thats what the independents and moderates want Roll Eyes.

I can't think of one republican though that doesn't want to restrict freedom (i.e. gay marriage, abortion etc) and isn't all gun go, blow up the world. Can you name one?

A case where Free Market has worked is in front of us now. What is not working, is the non-stop flow of illegals into our country. Add up those costs, including the jobs they take "that Americans won't do", then tell me again where Free Market is such a failure.

As for blowing up the whole world, we haven't blown any one country off the map yet. We have responded to some issues in other countries wherein dictators were treating their citizens a bit harsh (I know Iraq must've been a better place under Saddam and his pals). As for abortion and gay marriage, my opinion is not as conservative as you may assume. I will retain the right to keep it to myself, however.

Hitchykur

Originally Posted by hawgballs

A case where Free Market has worked is in front of us now. What is not working, is the non-stop flow of illegals into our country. Add up those costs, including the jobs they take "that Americans won't do, for the pennies that they pay illegals", then tell me again where Free Market is such a failure.

FIFY

As for blowing up the whole world, we haven't blown any one country off the map yet. We have responded to some issues in other countries wherein dictators were treating their citizens a bit harsh (I know Iraq must've been a better place under Saddam and his pals).

I know, having electricity, running water and being able to go to the barber shop without worrying a bout a car bomb going off.........Completely overrated.

You're funny. Imagine a family member of yours catching the eye of somebody in power. They get kidnapped and raped. That was a regular occurrence carried out by Saddam's youngest son. As for car bombs, what a manly way to wage war and convince the world that your crew can provide a nice place to raise the kids. Don't be silly.

As for the pennies remark, I went and stood at a day labor pick-up location in Austin. I ended up getting hired by a landscape company (this was after I had a degree, mind you) and worked there for 6 months while still hunting for a better job. Come to think of it, I should have stayed on-board with the kind folks and helped them grow their business.

Hitchykur