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US economy creates 243,000 jobs in January

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Sounds like more of the usual claptrap spewed by the right in their never-ending hatred of the left. How do I hate thee, let me count the ways.

Yaaawn

Apparently, they've added "statism" to their cabal of hatred. At any rate, by the definition you offer, all politicians are "statists" since they are employed by the state to "get involved" in the lives of individuals [collectively].
Its not a matter of hatred, its a matter of reality. If you want larger government, what you want is greater state involvement in the lives and decisions of the individual. You want the state to determine, for instance, what you must purchase with regard to health insurance; you want the state to determine how many miles per gallon your automobile must get; you want the state to mandate your participation in a state run retirement program; you want the state to determine what activities--smoking, for example--are permitted on private property. I could go on, but the list is endless, so I think you get my point. Its not that I hate you, I disagree with you. Hopefully, you can make that distinction.
 
This is one of the most useless stats in the country. How long term are these jobs, what type are they, what is the pay scale?

Oddly, I don't recall hearing that complaint when the uneployment rate was rising under Obama's watch. The big complaint then from the right was how Obama promised to keep the unemployment rate under 8%. It seems thd only time the unemployment rate is "useless" to righties is when it's decreasing and there's a Democrat in the White House.
 
Its not a matter of hatred, its a matter of reality. If you want larger government, what you want is greater state involvement in the lives and decisions of the individual. You want the state to determine, for instance, what you must purchase with regard to health insurance; you want the state to determine how many miles per gallon your automobile must get; you want the state to mandate your participation in a state run retirement program; you want the state to determine what activities--smoking, for example--are permitted on private property. I could go on, but the list is endless, so I think you get my point. Its not that I hate you, I disagree with you. Hopefully, you can make that distinction.
So, you believe in anarchy?
 
Its not a matter of hatred, its a matter of reality. If you want larger government, what you want is greater state involvement in the lives and decisions of the individual. You want the state to determine, for instance, what you must purchase with regard to health insurance; you want the state to determine how many miles per gallon your automobile must get; you want the state to mandate your participation in a state run retirement program; you want the state to determine what activities--smoking, for example--are permitted on private property. I could go on, but the list is endless, so I think you get my point. Its not that I hate you, I disagree with you. Hopefully, you can make that distinction.

Yes, you could go on, but that would only compound your errors. For example, smoking in restaurants was banned in my state by a Conservative Republican governor. When you paint with such a broad brush, all you're going to do is get paint all over yourself.
 
Yes, you could go on, but that would only compound your errors. For example, smoking in restaurants was banned in my state by a Conservative Republican governor. When you paint with such a broad brush, all you're going to do is get paint all over yourself.
No, because there are republican statists does not make you less of one. Generally speaking, I would like right wing statists out of my bedroom and left wing statists out of my wallet. How's that?
 
No, because there are republican statists does not make you less of one. Generally speaking, I would like right wing statists out of my bedroom and left wing statists out of my wallet. How's that?
Still not good enough because based on the definitions provided by posters hete for "statist," all politicians are statists.
 
No, because there are republican statists does not make you less of one. Generally speaking, I would like right wing statists out of my bedroom and left wing statists out of my wallet. How's that?

So basically, you don't want any government at all.
 
Still not good enough because based on the definitions provided by posters hete for "statist," all politicians are statists.
I wasnt arguing otherwise. I was responding to the notion that no one fit the definition of statist.
 
So basically, you don't want any government at all.
No, I want a state that defends the rights of the individual, and leaves us otherwise free to pursue our own interests.
 
No, I want a state that defends the rights of the individual, and leaves us otherwise free to pursue our own interests.

You mean you want a state that defends the rights that YOU think are important, but not necessarily those that other folks think are important.
 
You mean you want a state that defends the rights that YOU think are important, but not necessarily those that other folks think are important.

Damned pesky slipery slopes. ;)
 
You mean you want a state that defends the rights that YOU think are important, but not necessarily those that other folks think are important.
You and I have the same rights, so I dont know what you mean.
 
Its not a matter of hatred, its a matter of reality. If you want larger government, what you want is greater state involvement in the lives and decisions of the individual. You want the state to determine, for instance, what you must purchase with regard to health insurance; you want the state to determine how many miles per gallon your automobile must get; you want the state to mandate your participation in a state run retirement program; you want the state to determine what activities--smoking, for example--are permitted on private property. I could go on, but the list is endless, so I think you get my point. Its not that I hate you, I disagree with you. Hopefully, you can make that distinction.


I seems some people don't want government, they want parents. Free education, free health care, food stamps, rent vouchers, utility assistance, earned income tax credit, free cell phones. What's next, cable?
 
I seems some people don't want government, they want parents. Free education, free health care, food stamps, rent vouchers, utility assistance, earned income tax credit, free cell phones. What's next, cable?

Regarding education and healthcare ... are you suggesting that poor folks who can't afford those should be denied access to them?
 
Regarding education and healthcare ... are you suggesting that poor folks who can't afford those should be denied access to them?

No one is denied healthcare treatment and you should know that nor are they denied education although the liberal educators are making education more of an indoctrination. It does seem that Obama supporters aren't that bright.
 
No one is denied healthcare treatment and you should know that nor are they denied education although the liberal educators are making education more of an indoctrination. It does seem that Obama supporters aren't that bright.

If I'm the one who's "not very bright," how come you're the one who answered a question I didn't ask?

:eek:
 
If I'm the one who's "not very bright," how come you're the one who answered a question I didn't ask?

:eek:

I did answer the question, everyone is entitled to get treatment for health problems and everyone gets an education.

Regarding education and healthcare ... are you suggesting that poor folks who can't afford those should be denied access to them?

All Americans have access to both. Obviously you need Barack Obama like all other Obama supporters looking for the nanny state while ignoring the benefits they already have.
 
I did answer the question, everyone is entitled to get treatment for health problems and everyone gets an education.



All Americans have access to both. Obviously you need Barack Obama like all other Obama supporters looking for the nanny state while ignoring the benefits they already have.

No, you did not answer the question I asked. Had I asked, 'do poor people have access to education and healthcare they can't afford,' then yes, you would have answered my question. Regretably, that was not what I asked.

Which now introduces another question ... if I'm not very bright, what does your inability to understand my question say about you?
 
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No, you did not answer the question I asked. Had I asked, 'do poor people have access to education and healthcare they can't afford,' then yes, you would have answered my question. Regretably, that was not what I asked.

Which now introduces another question ... if I'm not very bright, what does your inability to understand my question say about you?


Con is now scrambling for that random number hotkey. Kinda sad, as he forgot where it was.:(
 
No, you did not answer the question I asked. Had I asked, 'do poor people have access to education and healthcare they can't afford,' then yes, you would have answered my question. Regretably, that was not what I asked.

Which now introduces another question ... if I'm not very bright, what does your inability to understand my question say about you?

Who are you to decide what someone else can afford and whether or not the services provided aren't enough? What you show is indeed you aren't too bright as you expect the Federal Govt. to do what you apparently cannot do for yourself, provide for personal responsibility issues. I answered your questions, no my problem that you don't like the answer.
 
Con is now scrambling for that random number hotkey. Kinda sad, as he forgot where it was.:(

Love how liberal sharks always show up to support each other but only show their true ignorance. You should feel sorry for yourself and other liberals who continue to support the failed liberal policies that have created the massive debt we have today and the massive growth of the nanny state.
 
Love how liberal sharks always show up to support each other but only show their true ignorance. You should feel sorry for yourself and other liberals who continue to support the failed liberal policies that have created the massive debt we have today and the massive growth of the nanny state.


Good to see you back OM. Did the sabbatical clear up the ole melon?:mrgreen:
 
What sabbatical? Been here all along and haven't gone anywhere.


I figured that you were off gulping advil or some kinda pain pills by the dozens after seeing the jobs Obama added and then looking at the clowns the republicans have fielded. Gotta be depressing.:2wave:
 
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