This will be the last response from me, because this isn't the first time you've absolutely miscontrued my statements and accused me of saying/believing things I don't believe. Debating with you is pointless, so it won't happen again.
I accept your concession, but reject your false accusations. I haven't "miscontrued" anything. Rather, I have taken your
opinions to their full conclusion.
I didn't discuss time limits in the sense that I think we should have one specifically.
Sure. So you argued for time limits, but you don't think should be any? That makes no sense whatsoever.
I didn't say that the entitlements CAUSE poverty. I said they don't FIX poverty.
Right, so you don't believe that people who receive entitlements have less incentive to pull themselves out of poverty, but instead, it maintains the "status quo." Let's not mince words here.
I listed several common causes of poverty.
Yes, children, a lack of education, and low skill level. At least two of those "causes" have already been addressed. And debunked. I explained why there is increased poverty. I explained why the economy cannot recover without jobs.
I indicated my plan in this thread. I've also indicated it in several other threads. Also, on IRC.
The only "plan" you mentioned in this thread has already been addressed. Whatever you have posted in other threads is not relevant here.
I don't have a jobs plan,
Ah, well there you go. You don't have a plan to create jobs. I see no reason to debate you further, either. You've basically told me that you have no plan. Well done.
and I clearly included the fact that poverty was not declining prior to the recession, indicating that even without high unemployment, we still have poverty, which means not having available jobs is only a small part of the overall problem.
BS. Jobs are the biggest factor regarding poverty. It's basic economics 101. Without jobs, people don't have money. Therefore, they are in poverty. Without decent wages, even those with employment will still see a decline in their standard of living. Once again, this is basic. It's laughable to claim that a lack of employment is "only a small part of the [] problem.
You most CERTAINLY made this an issue of rich v. poor.
Nonsense. I stated facts. then, I provided links.
That wasn't hyperbole, that was metaphor.
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There were no "obvious generalizations". There were facts.
Your opinions most certainly aren't facts.
You misinterpreted facts and you're flat out wrong. Sorry.
I never said we should stop giving any aid to people who need it. Ever. Like seriously, never. You won't find it anywhere on this board.
The qualifier here is "people who need it." You go on to claim that poverty needs to be redefined. Why? So less people can receive aid?
So there, that's it. Maybe next time instead of making stupid accusations and attacking something that I didn't do you'll actually do the research into what I've said...or, better yet, ask. Then again, I won't be responding to you moving forward, so just go ahead and keep being 100% wrong. That's fine.
That's your choice. But if you think you're 100% correct, it is you who is mistaken.