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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by NewRoxFan, Nov 25, 2018.

  1. Space Ghost

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    Because they are white?

    Europeans can figure their own **** out. Its better for us to keep warm relationships with China and India.
     
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  2. NewRoxFan

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    I think the republican party will regret blocking the border security proposal and Ukraine/Israel/Taiwan aid packages. Last night's election may just be the first proof point.

     
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  3. ROXTXIA

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    Well, one can hope. But this guy gets it. Most people......do not. Just don't.
     
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  4. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum
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    Blocking the border portion of the bill at Trump's behest so he would have a fear podium to run on was a massive mistake. The GOP hardcore base doesn't care and will vote GOP. But the independents and moderates know what happened. The GOP is a steaming pile of fractured **** right now.
     
  5. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    no, because the world economy is all tied together, it effects us all. Isolationism doesn’t work.

    DD
     
  6. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    Most do, the whiny loud ones are noisy but not popular.

    DD
     
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  7. HTM

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    Been a war in Ukraine for 2 years.

    World economy hasn't collapsed.

    Market is at all time highs.
     
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  8. DaDakota

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    Who said collapsed, and the Market is NOT the economy - I said it is all tied together, prices are up because of the lack of wheat in the Ukraine available, as one instance - we are a world economy, we are inexorably all tied together.

    Isolationism is a failed exercise it has failed since the 1800s......

    The reason we keep a strong military is to keep wars regionalized so their impact isn't global, or too bad....

    For the RECORD the MARKET is gambling - and it is manipulated by a few at the top that take money out when it gets too high....then let it die, and put the money back and ride it back up again....

    DD
     
  9. HTM

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    Oh this is good. If the market is gambling what is the investment vehicle you recommend? Cash? Crypto? Gold? Beanie babies? Wine?
     
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  10. NewRoxFan

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    Holyshit. I didn’t think it was possible for me to compliment her as she is vile

    Kudos to her for having the courage to stand up for the American people in this fraudulent scheme

    most Americans do not support further financing this war in Ukraine. Confresss does because it will line their and their funders pockets
     
  12. Buck Turgidson

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    Something something about pigs rolling in **** ending up dirty.

    Good luck, kid.
     
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  13. LosPollosHermanos

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    Damn dude, you’re pretty edgy. Do you also virtue signal those talking points to be kewl?

    maybe a Ukraine pin as well? An occasional complement here and there?
     
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    Putin talking s**t about his boy toy behind his back. Says he didnt enjoy the interview.and calls Carlson "a dangerous person".
     
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  15. Invisible Fan

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    What does "the tactics of a patient listener" mean? Like a w**** who doesn't put out?
     
  16. NewRoxFan

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    Yes because Russia hasn’t been able to actually follow through with threats to major trading partners.

    That Russia hasn’t been able to roll over Ukraine, Black Sea fleet been damaged enough that they can’t shut down trade routes is one of the reason why the global economy has been able to weather the war in Ukraine.
     
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  18. Mathloom

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    How many times did you guys fight me on this board for saying this?

    A couple of years later I watch from the second row as the most watched journalist in your country says it in my country. One of his favorite countries in the world allegedly.



    They’re robbing 99% of you. Not just the middle. Not just the poor. Not just the left or the right. They’re robbing you all and have confidence in their ability to divide you by spending a fraction of their profits on propaganda. They keep finding jurisdictions that allow them to be free with your tax money because there are no American citizens eyes in those jurisdictions’ governments. It’s a relatively simple hustle. Big pot of taxes, find a way to get huge chunks of it outside America (via fear mongering), cut deals with friends or future friends over there, get rich AF.

    All your foreign threats would disappear if you went home from all your bases. However, the biggest baddest fattest wolf will still be in your country harassing you for more money than you have. We can take care of ourselves when you leave and we will handle the intermittent chaos - it’s not your problem. You are not making profits from foreign interests, only “they” are. You’re paying the expenses, they’re keeping 90% of the profit in bank accounts in satellite states - trust me I’ve literally seen it with my own eyes.

    Your enemy is at home and it’s not foreigners, racism, abortion, gender, sexuality, the homeless, guns or any of that **** they’ve been hypnotizing you with for decades on decades so that you don’t look deeper into it. It’s just the 60% cut they’re taking from all your taxes that get spent on expenses abroad. Those expenses result only in flimsy temporary possession of other humans’ assets, which in turn infuriates humans in that region, generating the need for more tax money to combat those humans. This cycle is financially destroying you while you hallucinate about some moral conflict you’re facing in your country.

    I think Carlson is way too complimentary of the dictators he mentions btw. It’s not all rainbows and wisdom lol but he is right, you don’t have to be dictatorial to stop crime or build infrastructure. It’s a choice and requires some money. You just have to stop wasting money on war and weapons and engage in some diplomacy for once. Europe proves that. You can do that. You’re not more complicated than everyone else. You’re richer and more powerful than everyone else. How do you want to use it? When will the wars result in improved life for YOU? Why does your money only achieve catastrophe avoidance?

    Hope you guys wake up and stop flinging poo at each other. You deserve better, America. Either a huge refund on taxes (50%) or a better social ladder.

    The rest of the world will be fine with or without you eventually, but you must take care of yourselves and avoid the fate of all others who tried this before you. I know this is your first empire so you’re like babies in this game who - like us before you - are in denial about how long this can last, but you can instead be the first one to break the cycle of trauma and save yourselves from it. I believe in you brothers/sisters. Good luck.
     
  19. CrixusTheUndefeatedGaul

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    Would you woke Ukrainian lovers in here agree with me that out of the 66 billions going to Ukraine, we can allocate a billion or two for the Lahaina or East Palestine residents ? They had spent the 700 bucks you guys gave them already on diapers, milk and food.
     
  20. CrixusTheUndefeatedGaul

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    I figure this game out long ago by following the money. I’m a seasoned multi family RE investor and I paid zero in taxes. The wokies in here still believe in tribalism whether sincere or insincere. I hope they’ll be able to figure it out and stop flinging poo at each other and start building generational wealth for their families. This administration or any other administration will give no shiit to you or your family.
    It’s always been about the money. Money will keep you in power.
     
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