Forum: Politics
11-29-2007, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 6,805
Re: The differences between 1929 and Today
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I'm going to say again what I said to tolbiny. Holders of dollars have no interest in taking any action that would make themselves poorer. The problems you mention in China is precisely...
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Forum: Politics
11-29-2007, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 6,805
Re: The differences between 1929 and Today
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the position of the Austrians was that the contraction was a result of government intervention. I'll come back to this.
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Forum: Politics
11-29-2007, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 6,805
Re: The differences between 1929 and Today
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First and foremost - Many on this board believe in the assertion that the Great Depression was caused by a contraction of the money supply. Regardless of the validity of this assertion,...
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Forum: Politics
11-28-2007, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 272
Re: A fractional Reserve
There are many factors working in opposite directions, and while common sense may point to this possibility there are many reasons why it doesn't happen in actuality. Take inflation for example-...
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Forum: Politics
11-28-2007, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 272
Re: A fractional Reserve
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Deflation rewards savers. If you save your money you will be able to buy more goods and services with it tommorrow. Inflation rewards debtors, so it is no wonder why the US...
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Forum: Politics
11-27-2007, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 2,048
Re: Politics low content thread
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YTMND!!!
But why the edit of the post title? The people have voted for OFF TOPIC. /images/graemlins/grin.gif
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I voted no, because its the only way as a white middle...
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Forum: Politics
11-27-2007, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 705
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Forum: Politics
11-27-2007, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 204
Views: 4,425
Re: Why Im no longer an ACist
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Let me just add really quick, I am no longer an advocate of democracy. It's time and age is gone. There was a time when it became needed, in order to increase effeciency to...
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Forum: Politics
11-27-2007, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 204
Views: 4,425
Re: Why Im no longer an ACist
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Edit: The above does not apply to all ACists or even to AC theory itself. But applies to many of the preachers of ACism on this board. Like Christian...
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Forum: Politics
11-27-2007, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 204
Views: 4,425
Re: Why Im no longer an ACist
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Edit: The above does not apply to all ACists or even to AC theory itself. But applies to many of the preachers of ACism on this board. Like Christian fundamentalists, these AC disciples...
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Forum: Politics
11-27-2007, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 204
Views: 4,425
Re: Why Im no longer an ACist
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How about this angle: Humans are selfish by nature (not completely, but mostly). In that sense, an organized body with the right authority is needed to help distribute resources, reduce...
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Forum: Sporting Events
11-26-2007, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 3,728
Re: 2007-2008 NBA MVP
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EDIT* Also that is the most retarded thing I have ever read. Cavs lose more games on a western conference road trip then the Lakers do because they are from the "east"? Boo hoo.
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Forum: Sporting Events
11-26-2007, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 3,728
Re: 2007-2008 NBA MVP
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but as far as comparisons to Jordan go the only key stat I believe is games won. Against the best of the West (Spurs, Suns, Jazz, Mavs, Hornets, Nugs, Lakers and Rockets) the Cavs are 1-4...
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Forum: Politics
11-26-2007, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 204
Views: 4,425
Re: Why Im no longer an ACist
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1a) In the only country I am really familiar with (the US), state government and its corruption are the foremost cause of poverty.
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Forum: Politics
11-26-2007, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 204
Views: 4,425
Re: Why Im no longer an ACist
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1a) In the only country I am really familiar with (the US), state government and its corruption are the foremost cause of poverty.
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Forum: Sporting Events
11-26-2007, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,924
Re: Madden\'s football knowledge
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I would 250 know more, but not 500.
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I would say that unless Madden still puts in a lot of hours following football there are at least 250 players in the NFL who know more...
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Forum: Politics
11-26-2007, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 980
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Forum: Politics
11-24-2007, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 1,039
Re: Hiding a Recession
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Seriously though, I think inflation is probably higher than the government reports, but I don't know if we've been in a recession the last 7 years. I don't know too many people having a...
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Forum: Politics
11-23-2007, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 154
Views: 3,202
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Forum: Politics
11-21-2007, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 314
Re: Teacher student situation at college
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Just today one of my friends had something quite odd happen to him at a pretty well respected university that he attends. From what I understand, he was sitting in class while the...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
11-21-2007, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 415
Re: So much for the 13,000 \"Support Level\"
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Although, if I were to take a trading shot, I'd short the consumer goods sector. Stocks like Coca Cola & PnG are still at their highs. IMO, it's just a matter of time before they come...
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Forum: Politics
11-21-2007, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 697
Re: Sicko Revisited
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A country which has a lower life expectancy rate than another country is a country whose health system is generally worse than the other country.
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A generalization...
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Forum: Politics
11-21-2007, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 697
Re: Sicko Revisited
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Thats right, the US ranks higher is responsiveness, distribution, life expectancy, and overall goal achievement, and is RANKED 15 PLACES LOWER because Colombia's system has...
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Forum: Politics
11-21-2007, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 735
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Forum: Politics
11-21-2007, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 735
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