Others say that the path we're on now leads to hyper-inflation, loss of liberty, plus what you mention. Except that it happens over a longer period of time. Keynesianism has never worked in practice.
Yeah, I second that one. $165 million is chump change compared to what AIG has taken from the government. They should have been allowed to fail, claim chapter 11 or chapter 7 if it came to that.
But again, Paulson was looking out for his buddies.
This whole government stimulus/bailout stuff is just a multi-trillion dollar boondoggle designed to enrich the already filthy rich at the expense of the populace. Ultimately it will do more harm than good. Wait for the hyper-inflation...
Anyway, the theory (if you can even call it that) used to justify this whole scam has never been proven to work in practice. In fact, every time its been applied it has failed.
Actually it is does do one good thing, at least for those in power. It allows them a helluva lot more power.
I'll raise you and say that, even if you or I do not consider it moral, any and all discrimination on the part of an employer should be legal. Decisions to hire or fire are personal ones, and should not be regulated at all. Period. We should not legislate morality.
If one posts a comment in public view, one has to realize that others will see it. One must realize that he is in control of his reputation. If he tarnishes it, that is his problem. His actions have repercussions. The sooner he realizes this, the better.
They don't like to charge big tax bills all at once. They like to nickel and dime you to death so you don't get pissed off and fire each and every last one of the worthless no good piece of shit sons of bitches.
It doesn't have to be that way. There could be a sudden outbreak of sanity. No doubt that would be painful in the short run, but it would save us from the ruinous path we are headed down.
Yes, Merry Christmas to you too. There's no need to be depressed and angry all the time. Get enough of that the other 364 days.:)
Technically you're right. Anyone who can print money can not go bankrupt per se, though it doesn't mean that those governments do not destroy themselves and their citizens by resorting to the printing press. That's the worrisome part.
It is impossible to spend our way to prosperity or print wealth. Wealth is not money nor is money wealth, but rather wealth is the capital of a nation as represented by machinery and other factors of production.
Money itself is a token used to trade for those things, the creation of which does not generate more capital just more claims to that capital.
This results in an increase in prices, but prices do not increase evenly and the inflation in the supply of money does not effect the populace evenly. Instead it stretches the middle-class to non-existence, impoverishing many at the expense of the politically well-connected (i.e. they are the ones who get the money before it has lost its value).
This is what I'm worried about. This is de facto bankruptcy. This is where we are headed if we do not change course.
This is why the thugs in Washington need to stop with the cockamamie spending plans. They are destroying us.
Is it just me, or does no one realize that the country is bankrupt? Where the hell is $44 billion going to come from? There was a nearly $1 trillion deficit this year alone. Next year's could be double that. The national debt is over $10 trillion and there is an additional $40+ trillion medicare/social security liability.
Funny thing is if the federal government were a corporation all of its executives would be in jail for phony accounting practices.
I ask again, where is the money going to come from? (hint: the printing press is the correct, but morally and intellectually bankrupt answer)
That may be the strategy, but this is a total misuse of tax payer money. The government has no business developing video games. Not to mention appropriating for this purpose is blatantly unconstitutional.
The boxing game would have probably been more exercise than the tennis game. Nonetheless I have both boxed and played the Wii boxing game. To make any sort of comparison at all is almost laughable.
I've played a variety of sports and fighting is one of the most intense things you can put yourself through. A round boxing/kick boxing feels like the longest two minutes of your life.
Let's take four activities and rank them by level of intensity from lowest to highest: 1. Wii boxing (minimal force exerted into punches, minimal footwork) 2. Shadow boxing (more foot movement, still minimal force, probably no gloves or just wraps) 3. Heavy bag training (slightly less footwork, much more force exerted into punches and kicks, ideally you're wearing one pound gloves) 4. Fighting (a lot of footwork, full force into many punches, getting hit by someone else)
This is surely a logarithmic scale of intensity. It is amazing how much energy is expended in the act of getting hit by someone. It saps you like nothing else can.
Oh come on. The federal government is certainly responsible for at least a portion of the funding SWAT teams and 911 systems. It is definitely responsible for the "war on drugs". And as far as the "war on terror" goes, again come on. In fact the "war on drugs" and the "war on terror" were the "both" that I was referring to.
As far as his speeches being infantile. I have to disagree. He is principled and coherent. I'm not sure where you're getting your information from. Perhaps the "debates", which are nothing but advertisements for Rudy and company. Anyway, I would urge you to read some of his writings or perhaps look up "Freedom is Popular" on YouTube.
Ron Paul is the last best chance for restoring liberty in our country. He will win if we vote for him, and if he doesn't I see very little difference between any of the other candidates running for government. They all intend to use the state to impose their will upon us.
5. It would be unconstitutional. Not that that minor fact has prevented politicians from passing all kinds of other garbage over on us, but still... if you're a man of principles and believe in the rule of law.
Yeah, though I'm not sure much has changed in the history of humankind in regard to taxation, Regan just had a good way of summing it up. Love him or hate him, the guy was great with words.
Really though can't the government just but out and leave things alone once in a while?
I think President Reagan said it best: "Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it."
Won't you see that if you would just push for these things that you want in the confines of your own state, you'd much more readily accomplish them and the rest of us living in the other 49 states would not have to concern ourselves. The federal government should basically be a unified proxy for foreign policy. Beyond that, let the states decide what is proper and what is not. The United States was supposed to be 13, now 50, experiments with republican govenement. It has become basically an imperial system, and it will inevitably destroy us if we do not begin to dismantle it. However, I'm sure it's possile now.
A government that governs 300 million people should not make so many sweeping regulations. Plus it is so hard to influence a government many thousands of miles away. You and I simply have no voice and realistically they have no reason to listen. I could call my state representative today and be having coffee with her next week. I would be lucky to see some aide of my federal representative next month. Consider that, consider you influence. You have NONE at the federal level and yet they exercise so much power over your life. It's just a bunch of corrupt lobbyists pulling the strings.
Power that is closer is more easily held in check.
If what the federal government did was confined to a much more limited scope then methinks that would be to the benefit of us all. Let the states make the laws concering abortion and stem cell research and so many of the other things that divide us domestically. Then we can all start thinking about how this country portray's itself to the rest of the world and make that the exclusive topic of federal elections.
Restoring federalism, that's the reason to vote for Ron Paul.
Here's some other things about his record:
Brief Overview of Congressman Paul's Record He has never voted to raise taxes. He has never voted for an unbalanced budget. He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership. He has never voted to raise congressional pay. He has never taken a government-paid junket. He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.
He voted against the Patriot Act. He voted against regulating the Internet. He voted against the Iraq war.
He does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program. He returns a portion of his annual congressional office budget to the U.S. treasury every year.
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That's what they say on CNN and Fox.
Funny thing, the "theory" that backs it up has never worked in practice.
That's what some folks say.
Others say that the path we're on now leads to hyper-inflation, loss of liberty, plus what you mention. Except that it happens over a longer period of time. Keynesianism has never worked in practice.
I did, didn't I? Sorry. My mistake. Things do seem to be accelerating though.
Yeah, I second that one. $165 million is chump change compared to what AIG has taken from the government. They should have been allowed to fail, claim chapter 11 or chapter 7 if it came to that.
But again, Paulson was looking out for his buddies.
Welcome to the Fascist States of America
Tufte looks interesting.
This whole government stimulus/bailout stuff is just a multi-trillion dollar boondoggle designed to enrich the already filthy rich at the expense of the populace. Ultimately it will do more harm than good. Wait for the hyper-inflation...
Anyway, the theory (if you can even call it that) used to justify this whole scam has never been proven to work in practice. In fact, every time its been applied it has failed.
Actually it is does do one good thing, at least for those in power. It allows them a helluva lot more power.
I'll raise you and say that, even if you or I do not consider it moral, any and all discrimination on the part of an employer should be legal. Decisions to hire or fire are personal ones, and should not be regulated at all. Period. We should not legislate morality.
If one posts a comment in public view, one has to realize that others will see it. One must realize that he is in control of his reputation. If he tarnishes it, that is his problem. His actions have repercussions. The sooner he realizes this, the better.
Freedom is not license.
They don't like to charge big tax bills all at once. They like to nickel and dime you to death so you don't get pissed off and fire each and every last one of the worthless no good piece of shit sons of bitches.
Death by 1000 paper cuts.
in the context of economic stimulus, such investment sinks are actually desirable
Says who, the monetary cranks?
You should read Economics in One Lesson by Harry Hazlitt.
Do you actually believe any of the claptrap you just spewed?
It doesn't have to be that way. There could be a sudden outbreak of sanity. No doubt that would be painful in the short run, but it would save us from the ruinous path we are headed down.
Yes, Merry Christmas to you too. There's no need to be depressed and angry all the time. Get enough of that the other 364 days.:)
Technically you're right. Anyone who can print money can not go bankrupt per se, though it doesn't mean that those governments do not destroy themselves and their citizens by resorting to the printing press. That's the worrisome part.
It is impossible to spend our way to prosperity or print wealth. Wealth is not money nor is money wealth, but rather wealth is the capital of a nation as represented by machinery and other factors of production.
Money itself is a token used to trade for those things, the creation of which does not generate more capital just more claims to that capital.
This results in an increase in prices, but prices do not increase evenly and the inflation in the supply of money does not effect the populace evenly. Instead it stretches the middle-class to non-existence, impoverishing many at the expense of the politically well-connected (i.e. they are the ones who get the money before it has lost its value).
This is what I'm worried about. This is de facto bankruptcy. This is where we are headed if we do not change course.
This is why the thugs in Washington need to stop with the cockamamie spending plans. They are destroying us.
To hell with universal broadband.
Is it just me, or does no one realize that the country is bankrupt? Where the hell is $44 billion going to come from? There was a nearly $1 trillion deficit this year alone. Next year's could be double that. The national debt is over $10 trillion and there is an additional $40+ trillion medicare/social security liability.
Funny thing is if the federal government were a corporation all of its executives would be in jail for phony accounting practices.
I ask again, where is the money going to come from? (hint: the printing press is the correct, but morally and intellectually bankrupt answer)
The Constitution is a dead letter.
I would second this. There's no specific technological content, but in terms of best practices it kills.
I would add:
Design Patterns by Gamma et. al
Effective C++
Modern C++ Design
Large Scale C++ Software Design
I guess you can tell what world I live in...
I found Dive Into Python an excellent book too, but with the release of Python 3000 it is probably less relevant.
No Child Left Behind = No Child Gets Ahead
Yeah since 1789... You only need to read a bit about Alexander Hamilton to figure that one out.
That may be the strategy, but this is a total misuse of tax payer money. The government has no business developing video games. Not to mention appropriating for this purpose is blatantly unconstitutional.
The boxing game would have probably been more exercise than the tennis game. Nonetheless I have both boxed and played the Wii boxing game. To make any sort of comparison at all is almost laughable.
I've played a variety of sports and fighting is one of the most intense things you can put yourself through. A round boxing/kick boxing feels like the longest two minutes of your life.
Let's take four activities and rank them by level of intensity from lowest to highest:
1. Wii boxing (minimal force exerted into punches, minimal footwork)
2. Shadow boxing (more foot movement, still minimal force, probably no gloves or just wraps)
3. Heavy bag training (slightly less footwork, much more force exerted into punches and kicks, ideally you're wearing one pound gloves)
4. Fighting (a lot of footwork, full force into many punches, getting hit by someone else)
This is surely a logarithmic scale of intensity. It is amazing how much energy is expended in the act of getting hit by someone. It saps you like nothing else can.
Oh come on. The federal government is certainly responsible for at least a portion of the funding SWAT teams and 911 systems. It is definitely responsible for the "war on drugs". And as far as the "war on terror" goes, again come on. In fact the "war on drugs" and the "war on terror" were the "both" that I was referring to.
As far as his speeches being infantile. I have to disagree. He is principled and coherent. I'm not sure where you're getting your information from. Perhaps the "debates", which are nothing but advertisements for Rudy and company. Anyway, I would urge you to read some of his writings or perhaps look up "Freedom is Popular" on YouTube.
Ron Paul is the last best chance for restoring liberty in our country. He will win if we vote for him, and if he doesn't I see very little difference between any of the other candidates running for government. They all intend to use the state to impose their will upon us.
However, both are great reasons to vote for Ron Paul!
5. It would be unconstitutional. Not that that minor fact has prevented politicians from passing all kinds of other garbage over on us, but still... if you're a man of principles and believe in the rule of law.
Yeah, though I'm not sure much has changed in the history of humankind in regard to taxation, Regan just had a good way of summing it up. Love him or hate him, the guy was great with words.
Really though can't the government just but out and leave things alone once in a while?
I think President Reagan said it best:
"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it."
Won't you see that if you would just push for these things that you want in the confines of your own state, you'd much more readily accomplish them and the rest of us living in the other 49 states would not have to concern ourselves. The federal government should basically be a unified proxy for foreign policy. Beyond that, let the states decide what is proper and what is not. The United States was supposed to be 13, now 50, experiments with republican govenement. It has become basically an imperial system, and it will inevitably destroy us if we do not begin to dismantle it. However, I'm sure it's possile now.
A government that governs 300 million people should not make so many sweeping regulations. Plus it is so hard to influence a government many thousands of miles away. You and I simply have no voice and realistically they have no reason to listen. I could call my state representative today and be having coffee with her next week. I would be lucky to see some aide of my federal representative next month. Consider that, consider you influence. You have NONE at the federal level and yet they exercise so much power over your life. It's just a bunch of corrupt lobbyists pulling the strings.
Power that is closer is more easily held in check.
If what the federal government did was confined to a much more limited scope then methinks that would be to the benefit of us all. Let the states make the laws concering abortion and stem cell research and so many of the other things that divide us domestically. Then we can all start thinking about how this country portray's itself to the rest of the world and make that the exclusive topic of federal elections.
Restoring federalism, that's the reason to vote for Ron Paul.
Here's some other things about his record:
Brief Overview of Congressman Paul's Record
He has never voted to raise taxes.
He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
He has never voted to raise congressional pay.
He has never taken a government-paid junket.
He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.
He voted against the Patriot Act.
He voted against regulating the Internet.
He voted against the Iraq war.
He does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program.
He returns a portion of his annual congressional office budget to the U.S. treasury every year.
In the end, however no one is perfect....