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Forum: Political Threads 01-16-2018, 05:16 PM
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Posted By Jim in CT
So supply and demand was a real thing 100 years...

So supply and demand was a real thing 100 years ago, but sometime after that, it ceased to exist?
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Forum: Political Threads 01-15-2018, 06:42 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
Because Paul Ryan said so, and Spence always...

Because Paul Ryan said so, and Spence always agrees with Paul Ryan.
Forum: Political Threads 01-15-2018, 04:01 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
no one will deny that he's not presidential. ...

no one will deny that he's not presidential.

"The president is required to inspire us to do our best"

That's not remotely close to what I teach my kids. Our history is full of presidents...
Forum: Political Threads 01-15-2018, 03:52 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
"I've never heard anyone claim increased minimum...

"I've never heard anyone claim increased minimum wage decreases demand for those workers"

Of course you haven't, because they won't say that on MSNBC.

Spence, all other things being equal, when...
Forum: Political Threads 01-15-2018, 03:38 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
Interesting. Then why do liberals deny that...

Interesting. Then why do liberals deny that increases in minimum wage, reduce the demand for minimum wage workers?

Spence, this is fascinating.

First, regarding immigration, liberals are...
Forum: Political Threads 01-15-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
"This has been studied a lot and found that it's...

"This has been studied a lot and found that it's really not true"

It's not true that increasing supply suppress prices? That's not true? Fascinating, what a breakthrough!

"Many immigrants...
Forum: Political Threads 01-15-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
"Rand Paul said that Trump showed that he cared...

"Rand Paul said that Trump showed that he cared very deeply for the Haitian people. That he donated money to save the vision of 200 Haitians"

And Rand Paul hates Trump.

"if he was not a major,...
Forum: Political Threads 01-15-2018, 10:32 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
I didn't say he was honest. I said there's no...

I didn't say he was honest. I said there's no evidence that he is dishonest. He wa sin the room, and didn't hear the remarks attributed to Trump. You show me proof that he's wrong, and I'll...
Forum: Political Threads 01-15-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
And if the media portrayed him honestly, the...

And if the media portrayed him honestly, the number would be higher. How many people know that he helped fund medical missions to Haiti? How many people know that black unemployment is at record...
Forum: Political Threads 01-15-2018, 10:24 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
Show me proof that he said it, and I will never...

Show me proof that he said it, and I will never respect Tom Cotton again. Fair enough?
Forum: Political Threads 01-15-2018, 10:22 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
Those 45 million americans are competing with...

Those 45 million americans are competing with many immigrants (legal and illegal) for the finite number of low skill jobs out there.

Increased competition, leads to lower price. I can't say it...
Forum: Political Threads 01-15-2018, 10:19 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
I have no problem with calling out true racists. ...

I have no problem with calling out true racists. My issue is, liberals don't stop there. Obama said McCain was a racist. Hilary said half the American people are racist. Everyone to the right of...
Forum: Political Threads 01-15-2018, 10:16 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
"anybody with any sense of honesty will admit...

"anybody with any sense of honesty will admit that Republicans all believe the minorities are lazy and enjoy sitting around taking welfare"

Bullsh*t. That's what the media wants you to believe...
Forum: Political Threads 01-15-2018, 10:02 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
You're probably right. That's why the liberals...

You're probably right. That's why the liberals conspire with the media to demonize everyone who disagrees with them about anything. Because it works.

Black unemployment has never been as low as...
Forum: Political Threads 01-15-2018, 09:59 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
Maybe there's another reason. If liberals know...

Maybe there's another reason. If liberals know this to be true deep down, there's a political advantage to denying it. If they let the Republicans say it, the Democrats can then say "did you hear...
Forum: Political Threads 01-15-2018, 09:48 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
Not sure what you mean? Are you giving me a...

Not sure what you mean? Are you giving me a subtle hint that if so many people disagree, I must be wrong? Or are you sincerely wondering why so many people disagree?

If it's the former, I hope...
Forum: Political Threads 01-15-2018, 08:21 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
Senator Perdue also says Trump didn't use the...

Senator Perdue also says Trump didn't use the word sh*thole.

Are you going to comment at all, about why my beliefs about immigration keeping low wage earners down, is one of the more absurd things...
Forum: Political Threads 01-15-2018, 07:19 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
Tom cotton. Cum Laude graduate of Harvard law...

Tom cotton. Cum Laude graduate of Harvard law school and an army combat veteran. Not yet known to be a party hack.

Now, I answered your question, yes? Would you extend me the same courtesy? ...
Forum: Political Threads 01-15-2018, 07:14 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
Why are the ones who claimed he said it, more...

Why are the ones who claimed he said it, more credible? Tom cotton is a republican, yes, but he’s not an attack dog, he’s not a jerk, he’s not known as a party hack like Harry Reid would be...
Forum: Political Threads 01-14-2018, 09:18 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
It's also worth noting that multiple senators who...

It's also worth noting that multiple senators who were in that room, are denying that Trump said sh*thole.
Forum: Political Threads 01-14-2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
What did George Bush, John McCain, and Mitt...

What did George Bush, John McCain, and Mitt Romney say that was mean about minorities? They said derogatory things about minorities, and that's why they didn't do well with minorities? That's an...
Forum: Political Threads 01-14-2018, 08:05 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
You're right, but I'm WAY more arrogant than I am...

You're right, but I'm WAY more arrogant than I am racist...
Forum: Political Threads 01-14-2018, 08:04 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
That's when I know that I've won the debate.

That's when I know that I've won the debate.
Forum: Political Threads 01-14-2018, 08:03 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
You are saying that when there is an influx of a...

You are saying that when there is an influx of a cheap supply of something (in this case, unskilled labor), that doesn't suppress the price of that something.

If you made $10 /hour cleaning...
Forum: Political Threads 01-14-2018, 07:41 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 55,627
Posted By Jim in CT
OK, comrade, tell me what's wrong with this...

OK, comrade, tell me what's wrong with this logic.

There are Americans with very low skills.

Most of them make low wages.

We would like them to be able to command higher wages.

When we...
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