Who's John Galt?

Xenu's Giant Pink Replicock: Who's John Galt?

the hero of an unreadable novel

They do seem to be engaged in The War on Economics.

Too bad economics is rooted in the same physical laws as physics and chemistry, and will operate the same way no matter what the government decrees. Too bad for all of us who have to suffer the consequences of their abject incompetence, that is.

Capitalist1: They do seem to be engaged in The War on Economics.

Too bad economics is rooted in the same physical laws as physics and chemistry, and will operate the same way no matter what the government decrees. Too bad for all of us who have to suffer the consequences of their abject incompetence, that is.

Your ideological belief is pure, comrade.

meh, you tried subby.

John Galt wasn't corrupt. The economic meltdown has some shady dealings at its core. Galt loved earning money not stealing it.

/its been awhile since high school

Xenu's Giant Pink Replicock: Who's John Galt?

over in the Boobies.

Art Laffer reportedly very nervous.

Capitalist1: They do seem to be engaged in The War on Economics.

Too bad economics is rooted in the same physical laws as physics and chemistry, and will operate the same way no matter what the government decrees. Too bad for all of us who have to suffer the consequences of their abject incompetence, that is.

magical thinking rocks, doesn't it

Capitalist1: Too bad economics is rooted in the same physical laws as physics and chemistry, and will operate the same way no matter what the government decrees.

HA HA HA HA HAAA

Capitalist1: Too bad economics is rooted in the same physical laws as physics and chemistry, and will operate the same way no matter what the government decrees.

It's a boulevard in Omaha, Nebraska. Warren Buffett still lives there.

Xenu's Giant Pink Replicock: Who's John Galt?



who's john g?

Capitalist1: They do seem to be engaged in The War on Economics.

Too bad economics is rooted in the same physical laws as physics and chemistry, and will operate the same way no matter what the government decrees. Too bad for all of us who have to suffer the consequences of their abject incompetence, that is.

Basically this.

Capitalist1: Too bad economics is rooted in the same physical laws as physics and chemistry, and will operate the same way no matter what the government decrees.

What fools people have been! Why can't they see the obvious? All these countries have different fiscal policies, but the economic realities are simply unaffected!

/sorry, had to have a second run at such stupidgold

Well this is good news.

Terrorism can't be stopped no matter what security measures are taken, but we can crush the economy with relative ease.

Does this mean I can stop putting plastic wrap over my windows and doors?

Crosshair: Capitalist1: They do seem to be engaged in The War on Economics.

Too bad economics is rooted in the same physical laws as physics and chemistry, and will operate the same way no matter what the government decrees. Too bad for all of us who have to suffer the consequences of their abject incompetence, that is.

Basically this.



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Capitalist1: Too bad economics is rooted in the same physical laws as physics and chemistry

i know i shouldn't, but i've been sitting here contemplating this statement for a while, and it's really perplexing.

the same physical laws? do you believe that the effectiveness of an economic plan has to do with the makeup of the valence shell of electrons? are there economic ions, and how does that affect the equation?

and do the laws of economics change as you increase speed toward the speed of light? do you calculate the force of an economic idea by multiplying the mass of the money involved by the acceleration of that money through the market?

the only thing i can think of that they really have in common is that all three involve math. is that what you meant? i wouldn't really call that a physical law, but i suppose you could if you wanted to.

hillbillypharmacist: Capitalist1: Too bad economics is rooted in the same physical laws as physics and chemistry, and will operate the same way no matter what the government decrees.

What fools people have been! Why can't they see the obvious? All these countries have different fiscal policies, but the economic realities are simply unaffected!

/sorry, had to have a second run at such stupidgold

As usual, you don't understand what the poster meant. Different economic policies will have different effects. The issue is that destructive economic policies will not have positive effects, no matter how much you wish that they did. And, in the long run, you can't escape supply and demand or break the business cycle, which is what our economic policies have tried to do since the New Deal Steal.

ScubaDude1960: And, in the long run, you can't escape supply and demand or break the business cycle, which is what our economic policies have tried to do since the New Deal Steal.

I know, FDR was just lucky that the moment he started his New Deal programs, money started falling from the sky.



By the way, the chart is from someone who won some stupid prize in economics that means absolutely nothing. Link (new window)

Your Valentine's Day economics:

Love = Chemistry
Economics = Physics

Science. Is there anything it can't do?

I think the point that our friend Capitalist1 was trying to make is that certain economic verities endure regardless of what political actions are taken. Things like:

- Tax something, you get less of it
- Subsidize something, you get more of it
- Greed and fear drive the markets
- Gov't can't give anything to anybody without taking it from someone else
- Bad money drives out good money

Shrugs.

Il Douchey: I think the point that our friend Capitalist1 was trying to make is that certain economic verities endure regardless of what political actions are taken.

I'm pretty sure that's not at all the point he was trying to make, and no amount of independent, third-party reasoning can lessen his FAIL.

ScubaDude1960: hillbillypharmacist: Capitalist1: Too bad economics is rooted in the same physical laws as physics and chemistry, and will operate the same way no matter what the government decrees.

What fools people have been! Why can't they see the obvious? All these countries have different fiscal policies, but the economic realities are simply unaffected!

/sorry, had to have a second run at such stupidgold

As usual, you don't understand what the poster meant. Different economic policies will have different effects. The issue is that destructive economic policies will not have positive effects, no matter how much you wish that they did. And, in the long run, you can't escape supply and demand or break the business cycle, which is what our economic policies have tried to do since the New Deal Steal.

Ahhh, the ol' Revisionisist Activist RightWing Thinktankery History! Taking a short break from preaching that Reagan was The Saviour to try and prove that the New Deal, which obviously DID work, DIDN'T!

Funny, funny, stuff.

Not only do you Republicans (I include fark independents here too) want to play chicken with the economy, but you don't take threats against our national security seriously. Why do you hate America?

Why don't you conservatives even let Obama govern? Its like obstruction all the time. When Bush signed the $1.3 trillion tax cuts, 13 Democrats voted for it.

Ayn Rand and Greenspan are on the wrong side of history on this one.

There's a kernel of truth in that headline. This country would be much better off had Rand never foisted her Objectivist crap on the world.

"I swear by my life and my love for it that I will never live for the sake of any man, nor ask any man to live for mine."

People really should pay more attention to Ayn Rand, especially since we see our government turning to anti-objectivism policies.

Capitalist1: Too bad economics is rooted in the same physical laws as physics and chemistry, and will operate the same way no matter what the government decrees. Too bad for all of us who have to suffer the consequences of their abject incompetence, that is.

Economics are driven by human behaviour so they have more in common with sociology and psychology than the physical sciences. Sure, economists like to give themselves a veneer of respectability by applying mathematical methods but, when it comes down to it, they're making assertions regarding bulk human behaviour with respect to allocation and distribution of resources.

Also, don't start a sentence with "too". If you must, start it with "also" or "additionally". Starting it with "too" just makes you sound like a fourth grade student.

But terror is so terrifying.

What, 8AM and still no thread biatching about the stimulus package? Modmins are slipping.

RaistlinsLegacy: People really should pay more attention to Ayn Rand, especially since we see our government turning to anti-objectivism policies.

People should also spend some time considering the ethics of allowing another man to die solely because there is no personal advantage to be had in saving his life.

kuhns_m: Its like obstruction all the time. When Bush signed the $1.3 trillion tax cuts, 13 Democrats voted for it.


Maybe because it was not as much of a turd sandwich at such a critical time.


Why do libruls want to rush into destroying America? What if it does not work?


/What if it is all wrong?

equilibrium: Capitalist1: Too bad economics is rooted in the same physical laws as physics and chemistry, and will operate the same way no matter what the government decrees. Too bad for all of us who have to suffer the consequences of their abject incompetence, that is.

Also, don't start a sentence with "too". If you must, start it with "also" or "additionally". Starting it with "too" just makes you sound like a fourth grade student.

Unsuccessful attempt at grammar correction is unsuccessful.

Phil Herup: kuhns_m: Its like obstruction all the time. When Bush signed the $1.3 trillion tax cuts, 13 Democrats voted for it.


Maybe because it was not as much of a turd sandwich at such a critical time.


Why do libruls want to rush into destroying America? What if it does not work?


/What if it is all wrong?

Those don't sound like the words of a risk taking rugged individualist.

RaistlinsLegacy: "I swear by my life and my love for it that I will never live for the sake of any man, nor ask any man to live for mine."

People really should pay more attention to Ayn Rand, especially since we see our government turning to anti-objectivism policies.

You'll find out different once you get past your freshman year. Randianism is bullshiat at best.

equilibrium: Also, don't start a sentence with "too". If you must, start it with "also" or "additionally". Starting it with "too" just makes you sound like a fourth grade student.

'Also bad' just doesn't sound right. Additionally bad?

"Time is probably our greatest threat," Blair said in prepared remarks released before he spoke to the committee.

Let the War Against Time begin !

Phil Herup: LIBS! LIBSLIBSLIBSLIBSLIBS! WHAAARRRGGAAARRRBGBLLL! LIIIIIIIIBBBBBBSSSSSS!!!!!

LOL WUT?

Phil Herup: kuhns_m: Its like obstruction all the time. When Bush signed the $1.3 trillion tax cuts, 13 Democrats voted for it.


Maybe because it was not as much of a turd sandwich at such a critical time.


Why do libruls want to rush into destroying America? What if it does not work?


/What if it is all wrong?

Stimulus is stimulus whether it be tax cuts or spending. Both stimulate the economy. Just say it, you want Obama to fail, just like your boy, Rush. You want it all your way, bipartisanship be damned.

You can't lose two elections in a row, control about 1/3 of the federal government, and yet get everything you want.

The Bush bill spent not one dime on spending. 100% on tax cuts, yet 13 Democrats voted for it. This bill has 36% on tax cuts, they cut about $100 billion in spending, yet 3 Republican votes in all of Congress. Obstructionism pure and simple.

Also, it seems likes you are willing to see this country slip further into economic decline and be vulnerable to attack to score political points.

Capitalist1: Too bad economics is rooted in the same physical laws as physics and chemistry, and will operate the same way no matter what the government decrees. Too bad for all of us who have to suffer the consequences of their abject incompetence, that is.

Idiot or Troll? Can't decide.

Good use of the "obvious" tag.

Oh and, Physics, Chemistry and Economics?
The laws of Chemistry and Physics formulate definitions of our world and are not affected by the whims of man. Economics does have it's share of cute little equations but it is influenced by the whim of man, and at times results are unpredictable.
Hard sciences- predictable. Economics-white collar sorcery.

kuhns_m: Why don't you conservatives even let Obama govern? Its like obstruction all the time. When Bush signed the $1.3 trillion tax cuts, 13 Democrats voted for it.

Because even an idiot Democrat could see that tax cuts were a good idea. On the other hand, no Republican is stupid enough to believe that the "stimulus" plan is anything other than a massive boondoggle.

(Actually, Snowe, Specter, and Collins have announced that they are stupid enough to vote for it. The amount of absolute fail there is incredible: they told the Dems they wouldn't vote for it unless the total cost dropped below $800 billion. So, the Dems strip out the few measures that actually did have any merit, like the new car buyer incentive and the expanded home buyer tax credit. And then these three idiots look at the now even more useless bill and say "yup, looks good to me!").

Bad_Seed: Capitalist1: Too bad economics is rooted in the same physical laws as physics and chemistry, and will operate the same way no matter what the government decrees. Too bad for all of us who have to suffer the consequences of their abject incompetence, that is.

Idiot or Troll? Can't decide.

It can be more than one thing!

So, who won the war on terror?

/I personally like "War On Fat Chicks" better.

Isn't it the terrorist agenda to cripple the U.S. economy? So by default...


/just saying

Phaid: kuhns_m: Why don't you conservatives even let Obama govern? Its like obstruction all the time. When Bush signed the $1.3 trillion tax cuts, 13 Democrats voted for it.

Because even an idiot Democrat could see that tax cuts were a good idea.

They were? For who?

And if they are such a good idea, why are republicans voting against additional tax cuts?

Phaid: Everything is always the fault of libs, libs are stupid, I'd rather see America cease to be than libs get the country working again, AAAARRRGGHHHHG LiBSLIBSLIBS

And them tax cuts saved our country from the mess it's in, right? Why can't you 20%ers get it through your heads: WE TRIED THAT shiat AND IT FAILED. That's FAILED. FAILED FAILED.

Phil Herup: Why do libruls want to rush into destroying America? What if it does not work?

Uh actually, the people who supported the last Administration made that mad rush in tandem with the folks they vote in,,, twice.
So speaking of shiat sandwiches, appears like some folks got a taste for them about 8 years ago.
Do you eat yours on Rye, wheat or white?

Jyster: "Time is probably our greatest threat," Blair said in prepared remarks released before he spoke to the committee.

Let the War Against Time begin !

How long will this one last?