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slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

banjojack wrote:

What did I tell you about optimism?

:thumbup:

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

banjojack wrote:

Or competitive. I have offered to run several companies into the ground, with a written guarantee I can do it twice as fast for half as much bonus.

I see you have many "services" to offer. Helluva guy! :lol:

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

AuntiE wrote:

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I can say that your example is the best kind of "grassroots" activism!

Will you join me in a "grassroots" attempt to appreciate the color, "burnt-orange". I see it as an attempt to more civilize our country. I see no reasonable argument against such a movement. :thumbup: :mrgreen:It would be "nice" if AuntiE saw her way to gin up support for this overdue idea. :lol:

Loki Loc: Georgia

slatten49 wrote:

I see you have many "services" to offer. Helluva guy! :lol:

One must diversify in these uncertain times.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

banjojack wrote:

One must diversify in these uncertain times.

Indeed! :thumbup:

cesspool jones Loc: atlanta

BigMike wrote:

Between corporations, unions and superpacs maybe 2% of Washington politicians may actually give a shit about what's best for the nation

keep a few lawyers in office but let joe six-pack have say also. if that happened obamacare wouldn't stand a chance....source FOX news...this is not a joke or parody, fox news hit the nail on the head

willy7

BigMike wrote:

Its one of my greatest failings :lol:

I use cynicism to counter any outbreak of optimism in my outlook..

Loki Loc: Georgia

willy7 wrote:

I use cynicism to counter any outbreak of optimism in my outlook..

You are wise beyond your years, grasshopper.

tomdam Loc: Plano, Texas

I think that the leftists have no concept that corporations as well as small businesses generate the jobs, the income, the lives of citizens. Leftists actually believe that government provides jobs, income, and makes life better. Corporations contribute to those who support their goals. People contribute to those that keep them in food stamps, welfare, and servitude. That's what I not only think, it's what I know to be true!

Dave Loc: Upstate New York

octive9 wrote:

Both Democrats and Republican bow to the corporations that fund them, but how are the scales tipped?

Of the people, by the people for the people:

or

Of the corporations, by the corporation, for the corporations:

Dems 70% people 30% corporations
Reps 10% people 90% corporations

What do you think?

I think you have the ratios upside down. If you would say establishment Republicans are for the corporations - I'd agree. As to the Democrats, large corporation love large government and so, willfully or not, Democrats are favored. However, the much vilified conservative Republicans, the ones that call for smaller and more limited government are a real scare for large corporations and other special interests groups

Schuler Loc: Santa Fe NM

America--land of 'free enterprise'-'competition'-'free market' competition--think so?? How can you have all 'these' in a country that is an Oligarchy/Plutocracy?-with 1% in charge of 99% of the money? Banks are not 'friends' of the working class!!Regional banks take their 'marching' orders from the Fed.

octive9

Dave wrote:

I think you have the ratios upside down. If you would say establishment Republicans are for the corporations - I'd agree. As to the Democrats, large corporation love large government and so, willfully or not, Democrats are favored. However, the much vilified conservative Republicans, the ones that call for smaller and more limited government are a real scare for large corporations and other special interests groups

Problem is the Tea Party thinks they are supporting freedom for people, but it winds up being for the corporations. Why do you think the Koch brother support the Tea Party?

If you have ever been on the other end of one of their recruiting call you would see that they are trolling for people that are easily manipulated.

Loki Loc: Georgia

Schuler wrote:

America--land of 'free enterprise'-'competition'-'free market' competition--think so?? How can you have all 'these' in a country that is an Oligarchy/Plutocracy?-with 1% in charge of 99% of the money? Banks are not 'friends' of the working class!!Regional banks take their 'marching' orders from the Fed.

I would say the actual figures are less than 1%, and more than 99%. If you have not done so, I think you should read "The Creature From Jekyll Island." If you are unfamiliar, it is about the creation, operation, and goals of the Federal Reserve, and it's joined-at-the-hip relationship with the International Banks based in Europe, particularly the British and German branches.

cesspool jones Loc: atlanta

Schuler wrote:

America--land of 'free enterprise'-'competition'-'free market' competition--think so?? How can you have all 'these' in a country that is an Oligarchy/Plutocracy?-with 1% in charge of 99% of the money? Banks are not 'friends' of the working class!!Regional banks take their 'marching' orders from the Fed.

don't tell me you believe all that 1% bullshit too?? don't get me wrong. there are lots of finaincial abuse up there, but do you believe all rich folks have lost their morals/

Loki Loc: Georgia

cesspool jones wrote:

don't tell me you believe all that 1% bullshit too?? don't get me wrong. there are lots of finaincial abuse up there, but do you believe all rich folks have lost their morals/

I was referring to the Federal Reserve, not people with a lot of money. The Fed never had any morals to lose.