The Big Cat Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Here's the problem skippy. We're not only on the hook paying for these jobs now, but the pensions for the rest ot their lives. You mean like I'll be paying for Iraq for the rest of my life?
Alaska Darin Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 You mean like I'll be paying for Iraq for the rest of my life? Welcome to the downside of big government. When you turn over so much power and cash, you ought not be surprised when they use a lot of it for things that totally suck.
jjamie12 Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 You mean like I'll be paying for Iraq for the rest of my life? That is exactly right!!! I'll never understand how you guys miss the relationship between governmental 'power' and government doing things you don't 'like'. Ceding power and authority (government job creation, bailouts, burdensome regulation, etc...) to government over time only makes it more likely that things like the Iraq war happen... you get that, right?
IDBillzFan Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Welcome to the downside of big government. When you turn over so much power and cash, you ought not be surprised when they use a lot of it for things that totally suck. Leading us to Blzrul#27: When Republicans spend recklessly, it's a level of irresponsible idiocy yet to be seen in the history of the world. When Democrats spend recklessly, it's what is best for everyone and a mandate of the people.
VABills Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Leading us to Blzrul#27: When Republicans spend recklessly, it's a level of irresponsible idiocy yet to be seen in the history of the world. When Democrats spend recklessly, it's what is best for everyone and a mandate of the people. Not to shoot a hole in your theory, but doesn't congress do the budget approvals?
IDBillzFan Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Not to shoot a hole in your theory, but doesn't congress do the budget approvals? Leading us to Blzrul#16: When Republicans have the majority in Congress, they are evil, mean-spirited, reckless-spending idiots the likes of which the world has never seen. When Democrats control Congress, they are victims of lies and skewed data that forces their hands to do things they would never otherwise do if only a Democrat was president.
VABills Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Leading us to Blzrul#16: When Republicans have the majority in Congress, they are evil, mean-spirited, reckless-spending idiots the likes of which the world has never seen. When Democrats control Congress, they are victims of lies and skewed data that forces their hands to do things they would never otherwise do if only a Democrat was president. Another hole. I thought there was one?
IDBillzFan Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Another hole. I thought there was one? You have to take it as a entire work of art as it pertains to a history of posting. These aren't rules for today. These are rules for all days.
VABills Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 You have to take it as a entire work of art as it pertains to a history of posting. These aren't rules for today. These are rules for all days. That's some f'ed up logic. You really have to be unstable to put that string of events together.
The Big Cat Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Welcome to the downside of big government. When you turn over so much power and cash, you ought not be surprised when they use a lot of it for things that totally suck. That is exactly right!!! I'll never understand how you guys miss the relationship between governmental 'power' and government doing things you don't 'like'. Ceding power and authority (government job creation, bailouts, burdensome regulation, etc...) to government over time only makes it more likely that things like the Iraq war happen... you get that, right? Oh man you guys! We're almost at a breakthrough here! We're SO close to agreeing on something! Isn't it exciting!? I don't have the time right now at work to lay out why I personally draw the distinction between social programs and defense spending, but more so, I'm a bit overwhelmed by all the warm fuzzies!
IDBillzFan Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 That's some f'ed up logic. You really have to be unstable to put that string of events together. I'm only unstable when I don't have a drink in my hand.
Alaska Darin Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 I don't have the time right now at work to lay out why I personally draw the distinction between social programs and defense spending, but more so, I'm a bit overwhelmed by all the warm fuzzies! I'll let you know when I care about your distinctions. You need to face reality and understand that the majority of the time, there aren't going to be people in power think the way you do and the best way to reign that in is to minimize the amount of power/cash they get their hands on.
The Big Cat Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 I'll let you know when I care about your distinctions. You need to face reality and understand that the majority of the time, there aren't going to be people in power think the way you do and the best way to reign that in is to minimize the amount of power/cash they get their hands on. This post doesn't make any sense: There will always be people in power. They will always have ideas I disagree with. Until taxes are repealed, those in power will have the ability to distribute the money I give them. How do you expect me and my singular vote to "reign that in?" So long as we vote in a two-party system, there's going to be an orgy of spending. The distinction I make--that you don't care about--is that I see some investments as being more worthwhile than others. I suppose your suggestion would be to vote for no investments, whatsoever. Sure, I could vote that way, and I commend you if you do, but it seems in the end, your only TRUE choices are the turd sandwhich or the giant douche.
TheMadCap Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 This post doesn't make any sense: There will always be people in power. They will always have ideas I disagree with. Until taxes are repealed, those in power will have the ability to distribute the money I give them. How do you expect me and my singular vote to "reign that in?" So long as we vote in a two-party system, there's going to be an orgy of spending. The distinction I make--that you don't care about--is that I see some investments as being more worthwhile than others. I suppose your suggestion would be to vote for no investments, whatsoever. Sure, I could vote that way, and I commend you if you do, but it seems in the end, your only TRUE choices are the turd sandwhich or the giant douche. Cat, you really ARE starting to get it, aren't you? Good for you kid!
The Big Cat Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Cat, you really ARE starting to get it, aren't you? Good for you kid! I'm a very verbal person--it goes hand in hand with what a do do here in Chicago, long form improv. I've always gotten it, but often these disputes get so side-tracked that I'm unable to express myself as fully as I would if we were actually conversing about this in person.
Adam Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Not to shoot a hole in your theory, but doesn't congress do the budget approvals? So what you are saying is that both parties suck
Chef Jim Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 I'm a very verbal person--it goes hand in hand with what a do do here in Chicago, long form improv. I've always gotten it, but often these disputes get so side-tracked that I'm unable to express myself as fully as I would if we were actually conversing about this in person. So you're in show business?
The Big Cat Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 So you're in show business? You betcha. [resisting...urge...to...name...drop]
Nanker Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 You betcha. [resisting...urge...to...name...drop] We know, we know.
The Big Cat Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 We know, we know. That's why they call me The Big Cat.
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