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Forum: Politics 11-29-2007, 03:02 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,073
Posted By tolbiny
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...
Forum: Politics 11-29-2007, 02:47 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,073
Posted By tolbiny
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
Replies: 65
Views: 1,073
Posted By tolbiny
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,...
Forum: Politics 11-28-2007, 08:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 115
Posted By tolbiny
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-...
Forum: Politics 11-28-2007, 03:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 115
Posted By tolbiny
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...
Forum: Politics 11-27-2007, 01:21 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 587
Posted By tolbiny
Re: Politics low content thread

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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...
Forum: Politics 11-27-2007, 01:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 339
Posted By tolbiny
Re: The Writers\' Union Is RIGHT (Socialists Rejoice)

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Personally, shows like The Office reinforce to me that good writing makes and breaks a good (and therefore profitable) show.

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Meh, plenty of shows rely more on hot...
Forum: Politics 11-27-2007, 01:15 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 1,610
Posted By tolbiny
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...
Forum: Politics 11-27-2007, 12:45 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 1,610
Posted By tolbiny
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...
Forum: Politics 11-27-2007, 11:28 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 1,610
Posted By tolbiny
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...
Forum: Politics 11-27-2007, 10:39 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 1,610
Posted By tolbiny
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...
Forum: Sporting Events 11-26-2007, 10:48 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 1,421
Posted By tolbiny
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
Replies: 99
Views: 1,421
Posted By tolbiny
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...
Forum: Politics 11-26-2007, 07:45 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 1,610
Posted By tolbiny
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
Replies: 204
Views: 1,610
Posted By tolbiny
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
Replies: 42
Views: 385
Posted By tolbiny
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...
Forum: Politics 11-26-2007, 01:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 277
Posted By tolbiny
Re: Should presidential campaign promises be enforceable?

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Technically speaking, promises are not contracts. Consideration ( or something of value ) has to be exchanged for a contract, verbal or written, to be enforceable.

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Forum: Politics 11-24-2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 493
Posted By tolbiny
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...
Forum: Politics 11-23-2007, 01:19 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 1,513
Posted By tolbiny
Re: A Critique of Rothbardian Natural Rights (sorta long)

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A second problem is that simple statements of libertarian principle taken literally can be used to prove conclusions that nobody, libertarian or otherwise, is willing to accept. If the...
Forum: Politics 11-21-2007, 10:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 153
Posted By tolbiny
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...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 11-21-2007, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 253
Posted By tolbiny
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...
Forum: Politics 11-21-2007, 10:28 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 347
Posted By tolbiny
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...
Forum: Politics 11-21-2007, 06:38 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 347
Posted By tolbiny
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...
Forum: Politics 11-21-2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 259
Posted By tolbiny
Re: Ian Smith, last PM of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), dies

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It's the generalization I object to

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What generalization, that repressive regimes have negative effects many years after they are out of power?

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That...
Forum: Politics 11-21-2007, 12:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 259
Posted By tolbiny
Re: Ian Smith, last PM of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), dies

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http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/africa/11/20/ian.smith.obit.ap/index.html

Rhodesia under Ian Smith's rule:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYDg3ofh7dM
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