I used to be disgusted, and now I try to be amused.

[Adder]

Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall

That said, I don't understand why Indians hate Pakistanis, Hutus hate Tutsis, North Koreans hate South Koreans, Serbs hate Croats, etc.

It seems to be human nature to hate those who are most like you, but different in some way that might seem minor to an outside observer.

[Adder]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

Bush II papered over the economic malaise following the tech crash with a housing bubble.

What do you think W did to cause this?

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski

Wow. Sounds like he was really careless, about something of limited import, nothing top secret, but still careless.

And you wonder why people don't take you seriously. A long walk for a setup this fucking stupid and you get the treatment you deserve.

TM

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally Posted by Adder

Anyway, I agree with your implied premise. A president has very little to do with the business cycle in relatively normal times, where monetary policy plays the key role in managing growth and inflation. Someone crediting a president for the economy he presided over is merely making a political argument.

Yes and no. The markets like stability. The markets will plummet if Trump wins. And they will surely fluctuate wildly during a Trump Presidency. Hell, I don't know where the fuck I'd put my money to keep it safe from that jackass. Under my mattress?

TM

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally Posted by Adder

My thought: we play a very, very dangerous game when we buy into the jihadist worldview of cosmic warfare.

Yes.

But, at this point, given that ISIS is targeting Muslim civilians in places like Saudi Arabia, is it only a matter of time before the world teams up to crush these assholes?

TM

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally Posted by Adder

It seems to be human nature to hate those who are most like you, but different in some way that might seem minor to an outside observer.

You don't have to respond just to respond, you know.

TM

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall

Yes and no. The markets like stability. The markets will plummet if Trump wins. And they will surely fluctuate wildly during a Trump Presidency. Hell, I don't know where the fuck I'd put my money to keep it safe from that jackass. Under my mattress?

TM

There is no shortage of little things an administration can do, but a lot of it does come down to inspiring confidence, not just from the markets, but also from trading partners or small business investors or unions. People need to know we'll keep moving forward on trading deals, that we'll properly manage our debt, that we'll use funding provided for activities that can stimulate the economy in a sensible way, and that we'll avoid doing stupid shit like getting us in wars.

[Adder]

Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall

But, at this point, given that ISIS is targeting Muslim civilians in places like Saudi Arabia, is it only a matter of time before the world teams up to crush these assholes?

Yeah, unless we go all Trump, Le Pen, etc. to give them a hand.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall

And you wonder why people don't take you seriously. A long walk for a setup this fucking stupid and you get the treatment you deserve.

TM

it wasn't a long walk. it started with an actual question as to why anyone would think Trump anti-Jewish. Of all the stupid positions he has taken that would be the stupidest.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall

Yes and no. The markets like stability. The markets will plummet if Trump wins. And they will surely fluctuate wildly during a Trump Presidency. Hell, I don't know where the fuck I'd put my money to keep it safe from that jackass. Under my mattress?

TM

do bed bugs eat paper?

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall

Yes.

But, at this point, given that ISIS is targeting Muslim civilians in places like Saudi Arabia, is it only a matter of time before the world teams up to crush these assholes?

TM

Has Russia or China said/done anything? Or do you mean a coalition of the middle east countries (w/o Israel of course)? I think too many of the governments hate each other. And if the West steps in with troops, even if asked, we end up generating more hate, don't we?

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski

Has Russia or China said/done anything? Or do you mean a coalition of the middle east countries (w/o Israel of course)? I think too many of the governments hate each other. And if the West steps in with troops, even if asked, we end up generating more hate, don't we?

Ah, you mean other than Russia's presence in Syria and their plans and troops and stuff and all the back and forth between Kerry and Russia and the coalition over the last couple of years? Or like Russia's presence in the Caucuses and dealing with all the terror there and in Central Asia, like when Russia invaded Afghanistan (remember that?)? Or dealing with terror attacks in places like Moscow and Dagestan?

In other words, huh? How long did Rip van Winkle sleep again?

[Sidd Finch]

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski

Confidential to RT: if me and some of other socks donate, you know, anon, could you arrange for Sidd to have a remedial reading comprehension course?

There's a course that teaches people how to understand what you write? Interesting.

That said -- no need for me to take it. Your shit has gone past tiresome. Cutting you off on Facebook wasn't enough.

I admire the others for their greater tolerance of trolls. See you around, elsewhere. Let me know if Hank disappears.

[taxwonk]

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski

I'm a bigger pile o' crap'n you.

I fixed that for you.

[Pretty Little Flower]

Originally Posted by Sidd Finch

There's a course that teaches people how to understand what you write? Interesting.

That said -- no need for me to take it. Your shit has gone past tiresome. Cutting you off on Facebook wasn't enough.

I admire the others for their greater tolerance of trolls. See you around, elsewhere. Let me know if Hank disappears.

I'm also out of here. Fuck this place and fuck all you motherfuckers. I quote National Review articles and y'all respond to me like I wrote that shit? Jesus. Fucking. Christ. I'm not on Facebook, so I guess this is goodbye. Also, if you're wondering why the opening exclamation from today's Daily Dose sounds familiar ("Are you ready?"), it's because it is sampled in Justin Timberlake's Bringing Sexy Back. Now why are y'all listening to Timberlake? That's some fucked up bullshit, and you're dancing around in your house when nobody else is there, acting like you actually are bringing sexy back and shit. That nonsense is an independent reason why I am totally out of here. Nobody should have to put up with that type of behavior from the other posters in an online lawyer chatting board. I'm gone. Forever. The Daily Dose is Eddie Bo with Hook and Sling, Parts 1 & 2. That guitar lick is so damn funky. Peace out. Good riddance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD7KuDwAuZ8