When socialism comes to America..

[Caribbean Hen]

Wrong

There was a lot national debt talk back in the 80s, Newt worked with Slick Willie and they balanced the budget in the
90’s.

So at this point, everyone forgot or willfully ignored balanced budgets. That is acceptable to a point, but our politicians need to be re-elected so the debt took off again and now it’s an economic monster built on the foundation of a spoiled rotten society

It still originated with the theory of trickle down. That was based on a myth and followed by every administration and congress regardless of party since Reagan. Cut taxes on the rich, deregulate. Spend your way out of each recession. Repeat and rinse. (Also see the Two Santa Clause Theory.)

Nice on paper but we’ve been trying it for almost 50 years with an ever increasing debt and wealth gap despite increased worker productivity. It’s inarguable as a failure.

When I graduated high school from a rural farming community in 1980 there was a wealth gap too. And I was at the low end of it. I never complained about rich people either.

[kalm]

It still originated with the theory of trickle down. That was based on a myth and followed by every administration and congress regardless of party since Reagan. Cut taxes on the rich, deregulate. Spend your way out of each recession. Repeat and rinse. (Also see the Two Santa Clause Theory.)

Nice on paper but we’ve been trying it for almost 50 years with an ever increasing debt and wealth gap despite increased worker productivity. It’s inarguable as a failure.

When I graduated high school from a rural farming community in 1980 there was a wealth gap too. And I was at the low end of it. I never complained about rich people either.

So you’re ok with it becoming far worse than when you grew up? Right.

[Caribbean Hen]

When I graduated high school from a rural farming community in 1980 there was a wealth gap too. And I was at the low end of it. I never complained about rich people either.

So you’re ok with it becoming far worse than when you grew up? Right.

I shake my head at the people who point fingers and cast blame and make excuses.

I didn’t do any of that, and all those young people today that say, we don’t have the same opportunities that the boomers did are not being honest with themselves. They have the same opportunities that I did.

They just don’t wanna make all the sacrifices that is required

[kalm]

So you’re ok with it becoming far worse than when you grew up? Right.

I shake my head at the people who point fingers and cast blame and make excuses.

I didn’t do any of that, and all those young people today that say, we don’t have the same opportunities that the boomers did are not being honest with themselves. They have the same opportunities that I did.

They just don’t wanna make all the sacrifices that is required

You are statistically wrong. Again…this is inarguable.

[Caribbean Hen]

I shake my head at the people who point fingers and cast blame and make excuses.

I didn’t do any of that, and all those young people today that say, we don’t have the same opportunities that the boomers did are not being honest with themselves. They have the same opportunities that I did.

They just don’t wanna make all the sacrifices that is required

You are statistically wrong. Again…this is inarguable.

You’re forgetting the “nuclear option” that most kids won’t touch today

[kalm]

You are statistically wrong. Again…this is inarguable.

You’re forgetting the “nuclear option” that most kids won’t touch today

I am not. The entire economic theory has been well insulated and protected all along. The nuclear option could have been used at anytime.

[Caribbean Hen]

You’re forgetting the “nuclear option” that most kids won’t touch today

I am not. The entire economic theory has been well insulated and protected all along. The nuclear option could have been used at anytime.

What is the “nuclear option” I’m referring to

[kalm]

I am not. The entire economic theory has been well insulated and protected all along. The nuclear option could have been used at anytime.

What is the “nuclear option” I’m referring to

You’re not the boss of me. Ask politely instead of demanding an answer.

Senate rules involving a simple majority and the filibuster.

[Caribbean Hen]

What is the “nuclear option” I’m referring to

You’re not the boss of me. Ask politely instead of demanding an answer.

Senate rules involving a simple majority and the filibuster.

You’re no shining example of being polite

I was using the term “nuclear option” as something that would be available to any healthy young person, but that your thought of it today is radioactive to a young person

[kalm]

You’re not the boss of me. Ask politely instead of demanding an answer.

Senate rules involving a simple majority and the filibuster.

You’re no shining example of being polite

I was using the term “nuclear option” as something that would be available to any healthy young person, but that your thought of it today is radioactive to a young person

Huh? What?

[Caribbean Hen]

You’re no shining example of being polite

I was using the term “nuclear option” as something that would be available to any healthy young person, but that your thought of it today is radioactive to a young person

Huh? What?

Seriously? You are definitely proving my point.

[UNI88]

So you’re ok with it becoming far worse than when you grew up? Right.

I shake my head at the people who point fingers and cast blame and make excuses.

I didn’t do any of that, and all those young people today that say, we don’t have the same opportunities that the boomers did are not being honest with themselves. They have the same opportunities that I did.

They just don’t wanna make all the sacrifices that is required

Then you shake your head at trump.

[kalm]

Huh? What?

Seriously? You are definitely proving my point.

Free associate much?

[Caribbean Hen]

Seriously? You are definitely proving my point.

Free associate much?

Go take a nap

[kalm]

Free associate much?

Go take a nap

Great idea! I’ll dream of a day when you start making some sense and can carry on a reasonable conversation.

Thank you

[Caribbean Hen]

Go take a nap

Great idea! I’ll dream of a day when you start making some sense and can carry on a reasonable conversation.

Thank you

Oh, you’ve been struggling mighty keeping track of what I’ve told you… and you have no chance whatsoever of connecting any dots

[kalm]

Great idea! I’ll dream of a day when you start making some sense and can carry on a reasonable conversation.

Thank you

Oh, you’ve been struggling mighty keeping track of what I’ve told you… and you have no chance whatsoever of connecting any dots

I try. You’re just a bit disjointed in your thoughts.

Do you understand what free association is?

[Caribbean Hen]

Oh, you’ve been struggling mighty keeping track of what I’ve told you… and you have no chance whatsoever of connecting any dots

I try. You’re just a bit disjointed in your thoughts.

Do you understand what free association is?

Smoking weed?

[BDKJMU]

So you’re ok with it becoming far worse than when you grew up? Right.

I shake my head at the people who point fingers and cast blame and make excuses.

I didn’t do any of that, and all those young people today that say, we don’t have the same opportunities that the boomers did are not being honest with themselves. They have the same opportunities that I did.

They just don’t wanna make all the sacrifices that is required

Yep. I hear it from my brother who is a school teacher. Kids now a days are lazy as F compared to when we were growing up. Last 20 years gotten fat, lazy, and spend most of the day looking at a screen. Coincides with smartphones & rise of social media.

[UNI88]

I shake my head at the people like Donald J Trump who point fingers and cast blame and make excuses.

I didn’t do any of that, and all those young people today that say, we don’t have the same opportunities that the boomers did are not being honest with themselves. They have the same opportunities that I did.

They just don’t wanna make all the sacrifices that is required

Yep. I hear it from my brother who is a school teacher. Kids now a days are lazy as F compared to when we were growing up. Last 20 years gotten fat, lazy, and spend most of the day looking at a screen. Coincides with smartphones & rise of social media.

I can remember when BDK had to walk 15 miles, in the snow, uphill both ways to get to school.

[kalm]

I shake my head at the people who point fingers and cast blame and make excuses.

I didn’t do any of that, and all those young people today that say, we don’t have the same opportunities that the boomers did are not being honest with themselves. They have the same opportunities that I did.

They just don’t wanna make all the sacrifices that is required

Yep. I hear it from my brother who is a school teacher. Kids now a days are lazy as F compared to when we were growing up. Last 20 years gotten fat, lazy, and spend most of the day looking at a screen. Coincides with smartphones & rise of social media.

So it’s on us adults.

[kalm]

I try. You’re just a bit disjointed in your thoughts.

Do you understand what free association is?

Smoking weed?

I didn’t think you knew what it is. You might want to look into it.

[Caribbean Hen]

I shake my head at the people who point fingers and cast blame and make excuses.

I didn’t do any of that, and all those young people today that say, we don’t have the same opportunities that the boomers did are not being honest with themselves. They have the same opportunities that I did.

They just don’t wanna make all the sacrifices that is required

Yep. I hear it from my brother who is a school teacher. Kids now a days are lazy as F compared to when we were growing up. Last 20 years gotten fat, lazy, and spend most of the day looking at a screen. Coincides with smartphones & rise of social media.

Truth!

[Caribbean Hen]

Smoking weed?

I didn’t think you knew what it is. You might want to look into it.

Pat yourself on the back if knowing what that is makes you feel better about yourself

[kalm]

I didn’t think you knew what it is. You might want to look into it.

Pat yourself on the back if knowing what that is makes you feel better about yourself

It makes me feel better about understanding what drives me. I simply see a fellow traveler in you.