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Magox... you've done well in this debate, but don't get sucked in to the same ole crap... Economics, as you obviously know, ain't that hard, but is too often, used as a tool, to make people look like a fool... Micro vs Macro I guess... How do the people understand and thereby win???? Keep It Simple Stupid ???

wow... and it's really, only simple math... the gubment has of course chaned a few rules in how the inflation rate is calculated, and do so almost daily... Case in point... Check this site out... official gubment site... , but I still like the calculator... http://www.bls.gov/d..._calculator.htm Funny thing is... Last year, out of curiosity, I put my dad's salary from 1975, from working the steel mills, and just before he passed on.... 10 bucks an hour... really good money at the time around B'lo industry... Anyway, last year, I used the calculator, put 10 in for 1975, and calculated for today, and learned my dad would have to make over 48 bucks an hour, to have the same buying power he did then.... But then... something more amazing happens if I put those numbers in now....My dad only has to make 42 and change an hour this year....????? Hmmmm But let's have fun!!! the calculator goes back to 1913, so lets!!! 100 bucks in 1913??? $2,319.13 in today dollars... yeah.... fun, huh??? Economists try to make it much harder than it is... But Economics, is simple math, and understanding simplicity...

In the Palestinian areas, it has been declared that women, are the reason disease is transmitted. The argument basically goes, they gather from all around for mourning, and share disease, then go home to spread it...

Wait.... why are we discussing oil and inflation together?? Don't you all know, food and fuel have been removed from inflation figures? It simply doesn't count anymore...

that is drastic!!! When I went up, an abduction actually, my wife and I were taken, and when we got back, she was smarter and knew what I had been telling her was a foot, was really only 10 inches...

Isn't this supposed to be a thread about entitlements? And those that feel they are owed something, by everyone else, for some historic reason? And I see post by some talking of their own history, and some of the issues family endured when they arrived.... But I didn't see any of them claim they were entitled because of what their ancestors went through... Then I see other posts, claiming entitlement, for current immigrants?? Even illegal ones, that BROKE the law to come here... WOW!!!! Isn't it funny though, how discussions of entitlements, always becomes a discussion on immigration? But again... What is an entitlement??? Something owed to you right?? Look, our immigration system is broke, we can all agree on that I think.... But, I would argue, it's our legal immigration process that needs fixed, not our amnesty program. And that very amnesty program only assures us of one thing..... within the next ten years, we will be having this same discussion, once again... Remember, I just said, our legal immigration program needs a total overhaul... BUT!!!! there is no way to stop illegal immigration, without securing the border first.. I know... Every time, since Ronnie was POTUS, the new amnesty bill always promised to secure the border, and every time, it's been flawed and never happened... Now, we even have a pres that not only stopped securing the border, but refuses to follow law, and deport illegals.... Anyway... done rambling, and need another beer.... Oh.... you guys might all understand .... I'm an American Indian... I see posts by about every ethnic group there is posting here... But know... ALL of you, at one time or other, KILLED my ancestors... And I know, someone is gonna say, "but we give you land, and money"... Not me you don't... Nor my family all the way back to my GG grandfather (that's as far back as I can find records about pay offs)... No one in my family has accepted "entitlements"... But here's the thing for me anyway... Yes, my ancestors were murdered, probably by the ancestors of some on this board.... Yet none of you, whether conservative, or liberal, white or black, rich or poor, had anything to do with what happened years ago... So as my grandfather taught me, how can you pay me, when your still trying too hard to make up for past history? If the transgression didn't happen to me, how can I hold you accountable? Leave history in the past, where it belongs, so everyone, together, can move into the future....

Glad you bolded part, because a new study shows over 26% of illegals from Latin America are NOW collecting some form of welfare.. You have only the bestest of friends...

America sure has a "bright" future huh??

it's not a fuel argument, or even the auto industry for PBO... Food??? Doesn't matter that ethanol is primarily of food sources... Nor does it matter that the administration also has a mandate on cellulose fuels... That's the stuff made from trees, and weeds, that cute stuff that cutting it down, libs say will harm the environment... http://dailycaller.com/2013/01/26/judge-rules-epa-cant-mandate-use-of-nonexistent-biofuels/

just curious considering the supply demand scenario now with guns, what would you consider worth buying?

Typical... keep pulling this crap up, and sooner or later, the public is too tired to fight it anymore so you win... Anyone else remember the barn storm when Booooosh tried to push through an amnesty bills? Remember the DC phone lines lit up, and shut down from overload? Amnesty was proposed then, and shut down because DC underestimated how many people would oppose it..... No problem... How does a bill become a law??? Bring it up again....and again...and again... and again if need be.... Until the Public is not paying attention, or could care less anymore...

stop it!!! We all know now that he stepped down from his place on high to assume the presidency, Obama is above the law...

no.... that is a symptom, not the issue... The issue is a belief that the Fed is overstepping it's Constitutional authority (the real issue), and the state plans to take appropriate action as afforded by that same Constitution (the cure)...

Then link these "reasoned analysis" of yours, so we may be enlightened as well.... Or just... go away now....

And of course, the Obama Administration is going to ignore the Court decision.... http://www.nlrb.gov/news/statement-chairman-pearce-recess-appointment-ruling

A unanimous decision from the first, I actually doubt the Supremes will even hear, and simply let the decision stand....

Glad someone else remembered this atrocity... Folks, this is Obama, not some underling you can shrug off, promising to make you, and me, subservient to a national police force that he has promised is as strong as our military.... Wondering aloud, why we need a national police force at all, let alone of equal strength as the military...

Ding-Ding!!!! We have a winner!!! Let's be real a minute... There is no way Frankfienstein's bill goes through... But you can bet, she is hoping for compromise bill out of the mess that will still accomplish a good part of what she proposes.... Best thing to do, is FORCE a vote in both houses NOW.. no talking, no filibuster... Get them all on record now, in how they stand on the Feinnie bill...

it ain't that at all!!! Meazza may have an often misdiagnosed mental health issue among French Canadians called the FO Complex... F is for French obviously, and the O is actually for around... This is symbolic of the Maginot line, and how fearful they are that an enemy may once again, run right around them... These people tend distrust authorities ability to defend them, and prefer to bear arms themselves. Though they hope and pray they are wrong about their governments abilities and/or willingness to protect them, they want a back up, just in case. His compatriots on the other hand, are more "enlightened", similar to the dumb masses we have here in America, that feel it will never happen to them, and even if it did, they will all sing kumbaya together with their new "leaders" who are sure to represent a more global agenda after "eliminating" a few RW nut job opposition, and live happily ever after...

Bring back Qualudes!!!!

why??? he has a point... do we outlaw cars as well since the drunk drivers are the ones pulling the steering wheel??? Heck, smart phones!!! I know there are laws in most places, but smart phones seem to make people drive stupid so they gotta go!!!!! People have even died from chewing bubble gum and drinking too much water.... If it saves one life??? BAN IT ALL!!!

let's see.... from the article... but I have to wonder, what the hell is the office of public engagement??? But also... no one was ever under the illusion that Obama would say ok to any of the petitions let alone the secession ones of which there are quite a few more Mr Carson can cut and paste for... And just wondering aloud... If the states can't leave, once they were stupid enough to join, is it right to allow the people of those states to leave? Am I responsible for an ill advised decision my state made a couple centuries ago? Heck, as we try to "interpret" the thoughts of the Founders (and ignore their written words) how do we know for sure there's no opt out clause in the true meaning or even the living breathing meaning of the Constitution??? Just wondering aloud....

and ....and.... they make our solar panels, and wind turbines.... so.... all is well!!!!

but you sound just like the other fake POTUS!!!

I'm a baby boomer, but have always planned as if SS won't be solvent once I retire, making other plans for the future. But let me ask, since you pointed out that baby boomers will soon need this... Can I opt out??? I don't need it for my retirement, so can I quit paying if I agree not to collect??? Of course I can't.... but you also see, the boomers are the first generation that has paid into this ponzi scheme their entire life and OF COURSE, most of them expect to get something in return, and a few actually realize, they will never collect back, what they paid in.... But.... interesting you brought it up.... I'm gonna work, by choice, and because I love what I do, for at least another 15 years... Can I stop paying if I promise not to collect????