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Conservative said:
Actually liberals don't care nor do they have the context only what Cheney was reported to have said. Again, liberals read the headlines and ignore the story
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Over generalize much?
 
Boo Radley said:
Over generalize much?
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Pretty much all he does.

It's pretty much a truism that anyone who says "liberals do this" or "conservatives do that," as a broad-brush statement, is talking out of the wrong orifice.
 
Kobie said:
Pretty much all he does.

It's pretty much a truism that anyone who says "liberals do this" or "conservatives do that," as a broad-brush statement, is talking out of the wrong orifice.
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You do the same like its cool. Only thing about that is you are not cool. :cool:
 
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US Conservative said:
You do the same like its cool. Only think about that is you are not cool. :cool:
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Except I don't. Sure, an occasional generalization may slip through (everybody generalizes :2razz:) but I don't make a cottage industry of it like you do.
 
US Conservative said:
Sure thing buddy. Everyone generalizes, meaning you generalize, right?
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Occasionally. But, as I said, I don't do it in every single post like you do.

Pretty much every post you make can be boiled down to "everything liberals say or do is bad; everything bad is the fault of liberals." Which is why dealing with you is utterly pointless.
 
Kobie said:
Occasionally. But, as I said, I don't do it in every single post like you do.

Pretty much every post you make can be boiled down to "everything liberals say or do is bad; everything bad is the fault of liberals." Which is why dealing with you is utterly pointless.
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More stereotypes and generalizations to make your point. I dont see it as working unless you are trying to be ironic.
 
US Conservative said:
More stereotypes and generalizations to make your point. I dont see it as working unless you are trying to be ironic.
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They are not "stereotypes and generalizations" when I'm talking about one specific person.
 
Boo Radley said:
Over generalize much?
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In what context was the statement made? what was the debt after the deficits during the Bush term as a percentage of GDP at the time since liberals always care about percentages?
 
Conservative said:
In what context was the statement made? what was the debt after the deficits during the Bush term as a percentage of GDP at the time since liberals always care about percentages?
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It's still an over generalization, just as your statement here is.
 
Boo Radley said:
So, you know you over generalize? Do you know why that is wrong?
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Your opinion noted, do I know why what is wrong, deficits don't matter?


Reagan tripled the deficits which were still 50% of GDP yet generated 17 million jobs, doubled GDP, had a 60% increase in FIT revenue, and created a peace dividend. Generate those kind of results and deficits don't really matter because those kind of deficits increase the GDP thus the ability to pay for them
 
Conservative said:
Your opinion noted, do I know why what is wrong, deficits don't matter?


Reagan tripled the deficits which were still 50% of GDP yet generated 17 million jobs, doubled GDP, had a 60% increase in FIT revenue, and created a peace dividend. Generate those kind of results and deficits don't really matter because those kind of deficits increase the GDP thus the ability to pay for them
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Outside of republicans during Bush's terms (as well as Regan's), I don't know any significant number arguing that they don't matter. And no, Regan was lucky to be president at the right time for job growth. It's a myth that he grew them. Presidents don't have that kind of influence.

GOOLSBEE: I think the world vests too much power, certainly in the president, probably in Washington in general for its influence on the economy, because most all of the economy has nothing to do with the government.


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Boo Radley said:
Outside of republicans during Bush's terms (as well as Regan's), I don't know any significant number arguing that they don't matter. And no, Regan was lucky to be president at the right time for job growth. It's a myth that he grew them. Presidents don't have that kind of influence.

GOOLSBEE: I think the world vests too much power, certainly in the president, probably in Washington in general for its influence on the economy, because most all of the economy has nothing to do with the government.


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So economic policies, taxes, regulations have nothing to do with how a business makes its decisions? Wow! This is an example of liberalism and total lack of understanding of human behavior as well as business activities
 
Conservative said:
So economic policies, taxes, regulations have nothing to do with how a business makes its decisions? Wow! This is an example of liberalism and total lack of understanding of human behavior as well as business activities
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Far less than you think. And I do keep giving you studies and facts on that. None of them change behavior enough. If someone is buying, someone will sell. Everyone around the world works within the system they use. Government has far less to do with it than many other factors.

Dubner: Look, personally, I have no horse in any race -- I dislike both political parties about equally. But here's the thing: We're heading into a presidential campaign now that is likely to focus on the economy, and rightly so. And I'm here to tell you and your listeners that of all the areas in which the president's influence is overrated, the economy is probably No. 1.

http://www.marketplace.org/topics/e...dio/does-president-actually-influence-economy
 
Boo Radley said:
Far less than you think. And I do keep giving you studies and facts on that. None of them change behavior enough. If someone is buying, someone will sell. Everyone around the world works within the system they use. Government has far less to do with it than many other factors.

Dubner: Look, personally, I have no horse in any race -- I dislike both political parties about equally. But here's the thing: We're heading into a presidential campaign now that is likely to focus on the economy, and rightly so. And I'm here to tell you and your listeners that of all the areas in which the president's influence is overrated, the economy is probably No. 1.

Does the president actually influence the economy? | Marketplace.org
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Just goes to show how little you know or understand about the business decision making process as well as how poorly many economists are. Businesses cannot print money and have to do it the old fashion way, earn it. When you raise taxes, raise regulations, create things like ACA you impact the decision making process and that affects people's lives and business performance. Seems you have no idea what goes on in the business boardroom or at the kitchen table with small businesses. I have been in both and can tell you specifically you have no idea what you are talking about nor do anyone else that says economic policies don't have much impact on business decision making processes.
 
I am going to lay out simply how Boo and other liberal progressives on this board get away with avoiding the actual subject and derailing a thread...This is a prime example....

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Conservative said:
In what context was the statement made? what was the debt after the deficits during the Bush term as a percentage of GDP at the time since liberals always care about percentages?
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The two part question in bold is clearly the what should be addressed in the reply, but is this what happens from Boo? No.....Instead we get a logical fallacy, and emotion laced, butt hurt response making it about Conservative the person, instead of answering the question asked....

Boo Radley said:
It's still an over generalization, just as your statement here is.
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And what is Boo so butt hurt over? Allow me to post it in the exact way he did....liberals always.....I actually included the "s" since we are nitpicking here....It is clear that he was so frustrated that Conservative made a statement about "liberals" that he knee jerked a response meant to be cute, and deflect, but in haste couldn't even get all the letters involved in his stupid, snarky response...It is an epic fail! Why? because it is based on emotion over what liberals do rather than addressing the question...In any debate he would lose.

So, just a bit of advice Boo, why don't you stop crying about what someone thinks "liberals" do, and stick to the question?....I personally think it was over your head, but that's just me.

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Conservative said:
Just goes to show how little you know or understand about the business decision making process as well as how poorly many economists are. Businesses cannot print money and have to do it the old fashion way, earn it. When you raise taxes, raise regulations, create things like ACA you impact the decision making process and that affects people's lives and business performance. Seems you have no idea what goes on in the business boardroom or at the kitchen table with small businesses. I have been in both and can tell you specifically you have no idea what you are talking about nor do anyone else that says economic policies don't have much impact on business decision making processes.
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Yet, I keep giving studies, support and factual information. You keep giving over generalizations and insults. Wonder which is more likely to be true? :coffeepap
 
Boo Radley said:
Yet, I keep giving studies, support and factual information. You keep giving over generalizations and insults. Wonder which is more likely to be true? :coffeepap
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Studies don't make the payroll, pay for the mortgage, create shareholder value. What is more likely to be true are the actual results of businesses and their actions like moving to TX or offshoring.
 
j-mac said:
I am going to lay out simply how Boo and other liberal progressives on this board get away with avoiding the actual subject and derailing a thread...This is a prime example....

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I suspect you will try, but miss the point.

The two part question in bold is clearly the what should be addressed in the reply, but is this what happens from Boo? No.....Instead we get a logical fallacy, and emotion laced, butt hurt response making it about Conservative the person, instead of answering the question asked....
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The points in bold have no meaning to the conversation. It wasn't about the context, as an over generalization is an over generalization in any context. If you go back you will see I noted that. No context makes ALL liberals or ALL conservatives anything.


And what is Boo so butt hurt over? Allow me to post it in the exact way he did....liberals always.....I actually included the "s" since we are nitpicking here....It is clear that he was so frustrated that Conservative made a statement about "liberals" that he knee jerked a response meant to be cute, and deflect, but in haste couldn't even get all the letters involved in his stupid, snarky response...It is an epic fail! Why? because it is based on emotion over what liberals do rather than addressing the question...In any debate he would lose.

So, just a bit of advice Boo, why don't you stop crying about what someone thinks "liberals" do, and stick to the question?....I personally think it was over your head, but that's just me.

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If there is any frustration, which I rarely have, it's that he makes no point at all. He largely just rants about "liberals" instead of addressing any point on the board. If we are to elevate the discussion, instead of staying in no point land, we have to move beyond stupid over generalizations.
 
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