ChiGoose Posted July 28, 2024 Posted July 28, 2024 37 minutes ago, The Frankish Reich said: https://www.triplepundit.com/story/2021/government-office-tesla/720441 I’m trying to imaging someone who has a lot of money and decided to invest it in a bunch of different promising projects or companies. Maybe a lot of them fail, but maybe some of them hit it big and make everyone a ton of money or achieve an important goal. If one of these, let’s say “adventurous capitalists” really makes a big difference with a handful of companies that far outweighs their losses on others, should we celebrate their success or denigrate their misses? 1
The Frankish Reich Posted July 28, 2024 Posted July 28, 2024 3 minutes ago, ChiGoose said: I’m trying to imaging someone who has a lot of money and decided to invest it in a bunch of different promising projects or companies. Maybe a lot of them fail, but maybe some of them hit it big and make everyone a ton of money or achieve an important goal. If one of these, let’s say “adventurous capitalists” really makes a big difference with a handful of companies that far outweighs their losses on others, should we celebrate their success or denigrate their misses? Yep, the whole concept of venture capital. 1 1
Doc Posted July 28, 2024 Posted July 28, 2024 The point was "great, they made an investment. Now let's see some results from all that money spent." 1
B-Man Posted September 30, 2024 Posted September 30, 2024 What the hell have you been 'focusing' on ?? 1
Pokebball Posted September 30, 2024 Posted September 30, 2024 On 7/27/2024 at 7:12 PM, ChiGoose said: I’m trying to imaging someone who has a lot of money and decided to invest it in a bunch of different promising projects or companies. Maybe a lot of them fail, but maybe some of them hit it big and make everyone a ton of money or achieve an important goal. If one of these, let’s say “adventurous capitalists” really makes a big difference with a handful of companies that far outweighs their losses on others, should we celebrate their success or denigrate their misses? Govt investments, to influence social and other behaviors should all be properly vetted, which should include feasibility of success. To a degree, you might be right. I think many have been far past reasonable degrees. I think we've had far too many situations of "investment" going to friends and political allies.
ChiGoose Posted September 30, 2024 Posted September 30, 2024 3 hours ago, Pokebball said: Govt investments, to influence social and other behaviors should all be properly vetted, which should include feasibility of success. To a degree, you might be right. I think many have been far past reasonable degrees. I think we've had far too many situations of "investment" going to friends and political allies. I completely agree. This is why I think we need to invest more in Inspectors General, whose jobs include preventing waste and corruption. Last I checked, for ever $1 we spend on IGs, we get up to $26 back in savings from waste. 1
K D Posted September 30, 2024 Posted September 30, 2024 17 minutes ago, aristocrat said: Imagine thinking giving billions to illegal immigrants and Ukraine and Israel would give us a strong economy. These people need to have their heads examined 2
Irv Posted October 1, 2024 Posted October 1, 2024 1 hour ago, ChiGoose said: I completely agree. This is why I think we need to invest more in Inspectors General, whose jobs include preventing waste and corruption. Last I checked, for ever $1 we spend on IGs, we get up to $26 back in savings from waste. You better watch it. You’ll get the Eric Adam’s treatment. Dems don’t want that. Need the bribes. You’re f*cked. 1
ChiGoose Posted October 1, 2024 Posted October 1, 2024 14 minutes ago, Irv said: You better watch it. You’ll get the Eric Adam’s treatment. Dems don’t want that. Need the bribes. You’re f*cked. “You should be for taking bribes or else the Dems will prosecute you for taking bribes like they did for Adams.” Irv, the mess you’ve been looking for has been between your ears the whole time. 1
Irv Posted October 1, 2024 Posted October 1, 2024 1 minute ago, ChiGoose said: “You should be for taking bribes or else the Dems will prosecute you for taking bribes like they did for Adams.” Irv, the mess you’ve been looking for has been between your ears the whole time. Not really. I left a mess on your mom’s face last night.
ChiGoose Posted October 1, 2024 Posted October 1, 2024 4 minutes ago, Irv said: Not really. I left a mess on your mom’s face last night. Oh buddy, just because you drew a face on the sock doesn’t make it a real person…
Irv Posted October 1, 2024 Posted October 1, 2024 Just now, ChiGoose said: Oh buddy, just because you drew a face on the sock doesn’t make it a real person… No. It was your Mom. She loved it. 1
ChiGoose Posted October 1, 2024 Posted October 1, 2024 21 minutes ago, Irv said: No. It was your Mom. She loved it. Irv’s sock: what a mess 3
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