So what you are saying is that although they believe and understand that the light is produced when the switch is turned to "on", they don't believe that it is electricity that causes the light, and that this is somehow reasonable... hmm.
I didn't use the word reasonable anywhere in my statement. My only point was that they wouldn't need to do any mental gymnastics in order to accept the concept of "superbugs".
The only possible exceptions being the evolution deniers and, I bet even many of them have some twisted concept that reconciles their philosophy with superbugs.
As an evolution "accepter", I still understand that evolution deniers for the most part don't have a problem with repeatable-in-the-lab natural selection, and are clear on the difference between that and speciation, which unfortunately is more difficult in that respect.
Currency does not have to lose value in order to expand for a growing economy. If the currency grows with the economy it will maintain its value. It's only when the amount of available currency grows faster than the economy that inflation occurs.
Anyway, anyone want to sell me on the idea of inflation? The worst effect of an inflation-proof currency I can imagine is that people would save their money instead of investing, which is potentially bad if you're trying to borrow money.
The worst part of inflation-proof currency is that it could be deflation prone, causing people to horde the money rather than spend it. This slows the economy because people only spend on essentials. Looking, however, at the willy-nilly spending people engage in, this doesn't sound like a bad idea. Maybe we need to stop spending madly and start focusing on things besides OOooo! SHINY!
While he's not specifically a news organization, he does attempt to provide commentary on newsworthy issues. If one can simply avoid ethical obligations by not being part of a news organization, that seems a rather low bar to set.
Why? Because Goldline is selling gold at a 150% markup, and hence no one will ever get their investment back.
I just looked up their price for the Austrian 4 Ducat. It's at about 40% higher than what you'd pay on Ebay. I do think that is too expensive for me personally, and I'm not sure what guarantees they offer over an anonymous seller on Ebay, but it is a far cry from 150% markup.
Coins are a shitty way to invest in gold in my opinion, but as I said, it's been going on far longer than Beck.
The point is that ethical news organizations -- which Fox News, credible or not in doing so, pretends to be -- don't allow employees who are also paid advocates for a product or cause to address that cause through the news organization without disclosing that interest.
Do you feel the same way regarding Gore's global warming investments and his warnings Re: such.
No, they sell gold that government mints issue. While this isn't my preferred way of investing in gold, it was popular in some circles long before Beck. It is fun to give a gold coin to a kid though. Well, maybe not for the kid. Still better than socks I guess.
I believe the slimy companies that buy gold jewelry and the like simply pay a pittance for it and then sell the gold for new jewelry, but I could be wrong. In any case, this isn't what Goldline does.
historical trends indicate that it is in a major spiking period. "What goes up must come down," doesn't only apply to gravity.
Historical trends indicate that every fiat currency in the history of mankind has eventually been devalued to nothing. It also shows that the dollar has lost 98% of its purchasing power in the last 100 years.
Inflation is not a bug, it's a feature: it makes it so the upper class can't hoard too much.
Inflation destroys those with fixed incomes and at the lower end of the income scale the most as the majority of their incomes go to food and fuel, which are conveniently left out of the "core inflation" measure.
Meanwhile, the wealthy can invest in commodities which weather the inflation.
Convincing people to buy gold because the economy could collapse while simultaneously being a paid spokesman for a company that buys gold and melts it is a bit asshatish...don't you think?
Goldline sells gold, it doesn't buy and melt it. And considering what the price of gold has done, it seems that in this particular instance Beck has given excellent advice.
Most people do not consider India, China and Brazil as the major industrial powers of the world (although you could certainly make the argument that they are).
Syrup is entirely accurate; it's a viscous aqueous solution. Just like maple syrup or simple syrup. It seems conventional to call crystalline sugars "sugar" and sugars in solution "syrup".
Perhaps. I would just rather educate people over the long-term than stick with known but somewhat inaccurate labels. I would like people to understand the dangers of glucose and all sugars, rather than just looking at a label, seeing HFCS isn't there, and guzzling their way to diabetes.
To be fair, "corn sugar" is slightly deceptive, in that it's renaming an existing product to make it sound similar to a different, more-desired product, but it's entirely accurate. Glucose, fructose, and sucrose, along with many others, are all sugars.
Right, but glucose is the one that your body treats differently and which is, ironically, the problem with high *fructose* corn syrup. And isn't calling it sugar which it is, more accurate than calling it syrup? Does it have more in common with sugar or my bottle of cough syrup?
It seems like the original name was more deceptive than this change. Like I said, "high glucose sugar" would be the most accurate, since by the time they are done with it, it has little to do with corn.
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Why do Europeans have problems not generalizing about Americans?
I just signed a contract to get solar power installed, and the sales guy said business was booming. His phone didn't stop buzzing the entire time.
Also, our President is getting solar power, if you hadn't heard.
studies have shown that without the solar storm would induce a magnetic field protecting the atmosphere within one hour.
Huh. I would have thought they through the wind in at least.
In Soviet Los Angeles... Nope. That's it, that's all I've got. Damn. Seemed so promising.
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So what you are saying is that although they believe and understand that the light is produced when the switch is turned to "on", they don't believe that it is electricity that causes the light, and that this is somehow reasonable... hmm.
I didn't use the word reasonable anywhere in my statement. My only point was that they wouldn't need to do any mental gymnastics in order to accept the concept of "superbugs".
The only possible exceptions being the evolution deniers and, I bet even many of them have some twisted concept that reconciles their philosophy with superbugs.
As an evolution "accepter", I still understand that evolution deniers for the most part don't have a problem with repeatable-in-the-lab natural selection, and are clear on the difference between that and speciation, which unfortunately is more difficult in that respect.
Quit your complaining. We got shit on by a monkey for eight years here in the US.
Currency does not have to lose value in order to expand for a growing economy. If the currency grows with the economy it will maintain its value. It's only when the amount of available currency grows faster than the economy that inflation occurs.
Anyway, anyone want to sell me on the idea of inflation? The worst effect of an inflation-proof currency I can imagine is that people would save their money instead of investing, which is potentially bad if you're trying to borrow money.
The worst part of inflation-proof currency is that it could be deflation prone, causing people to horde the money rather than spend it. This slows the economy because people only spend on essentials. Looking, however, at the willy-nilly spending people engage in, this doesn't sound like a bad idea. Maybe we need to stop spending madly and start focusing on things besides OOooo! SHINY!
Are you being obtuse on purpose? The price of gold has gone up largely *because* Beck and friends have been pimping it.
The vast majority of gold demand comes from India and China. While I can't be sure, I'm not sure Beck is broadly popular in those countries.
Um, no, Goldline is a scam, whether or not investing in gold is a good idea.
I didn't say goldine was a good idea. I said investing in gold is a good idea.
While he's not specifically a news organization, he does attempt to provide commentary on newsworthy issues. If one can simply avoid ethical obligations by not being part of a news organization, that seems a rather low bar to set.
Why? Because Goldline is selling gold at a 150% markup, and hence no one will ever get their investment back.
I just looked up their price for the Austrian 4 Ducat. It's at about 40% higher than what you'd pay on Ebay. I do think that is too expensive for me personally, and I'm not sure what guarantees they offer over an anonymous seller on Ebay, but it is a far cry from 150% markup.
Coins are a shitty way to invest in gold in my opinion, but as I said, it's been going on far longer than Beck.
The point is that ethical news organizations -- which Fox News, credible or not in doing so, pretends to be -- don't allow employees who are also paid advocates for a product or cause to address that cause through the news organization without disclosing that interest.
Do you feel the same way regarding Gore's global warming investments and his warnings Re: such.
No, they sell gold that government mints issue. While this isn't my preferred way of investing in gold, it was popular in some circles long before Beck. It is fun to give a gold coin to a kid though. Well, maybe not for the kid. Still better than socks I guess.
I believe the slimy companies that buy gold jewelry and the like simply pay a pittance for it and then sell the gold for new jewelry, but I could be wrong. In any case, this isn't what Goldline does.
historical trends indicate that it is in a major spiking period. "What goes up must come down," doesn't only apply to gravity.
Historical trends indicate that every fiat currency in the history of mankind has eventually been devalued to nothing. It also shows that the dollar has lost 98% of its purchasing power in the last 100 years.
Inflation is not a bug, it's a feature: it makes it so the upper class can't hoard too much.
Inflation destroys those with fixed incomes and at the lower end of the income scale the most as the majority of their incomes go to food and fuel, which are conveniently left out of the "core inflation" measure.
Meanwhile, the wealthy can invest in commodities which weather the inflation.
Convincing people to buy gold because the economy could collapse while simultaneously being a paid spokesman for a company that buys gold and melts it is a bit asshatish...don't you think?
Goldline sells gold, it doesn't buy and melt it. And considering what the price of gold has done, it seems that in this particular instance Beck has given excellent advice.
I don't particularly like Glenn Beck, but should he endorse products he doesn't believe in?
Uhmmm... I can buy and use cheaper third party controllers with my Wii... and last I saw you could also do it with the XBox360.
You can still buy third party controllers for the PS3, just like the 360 and Wii.
What they all attempt to do is block knock-off counterfeit third party controllers posing as first party controllers.
Sony consoles are also the only one to lose features over time.
Features the others don't bother offering at all.
I felt sad for the researcher.
Most people do not consider India, China and Brazil as the major industrial powers of the world (although you could certainly make the argument that they are).
When you see it, you'll shit BRICs.
(gmail passwords are now randomly rejected in FF, but work in any other browser).
Yeah, that would be the phishing malware screwing with you.
Syrup is entirely accurate; it's a viscous aqueous solution. Just like maple syrup or simple syrup. It seems conventional to call crystalline sugars "sugar" and sugars in solution "syrup".
Perhaps. I would just rather educate people over the long-term than stick with known but somewhat inaccurate labels. I would like people to understand the dangers of glucose and all sugars, rather than just looking at a label, seeing HFCS isn't there, and guzzling their way to diabetes.
Refined sugar is bad for you. Period.
To be fair, "corn sugar" is slightly deceptive, in that it's renaming an existing product to make it sound similar to a different, more-desired product, but it's entirely accurate. Glucose, fructose, and sucrose, along with many others, are all sugars.
Right, but glucose is the one that your body treats differently and which is, ironically, the problem with high *fructose* corn syrup. And isn't calling it sugar which it is, more accurate than calling it syrup? Does it have more in common with sugar or my bottle of cough syrup?
It seems like the original name was more deceptive than this change. Like I said, "high glucose sugar" would be the most accurate, since by the time they are done with it, it has little to do with corn.