JoeWeber 2,720 #1 Posted March 19, 2020 If the Republican Horse Shit machine wasn't busy giving money to companies for stock buy backs that help no one down stream we could already be doing something to make our nation stronger that was also up scalable in this emergency: infrastructure repair. If the tax cut Trillion was instead building roads, bridges and public internet right now it would be simple to throw another bag of money at it to provide jobs or other services for displaced workers. Instead, with nothing helpful in place, let's give two weeks of pin ball money to buy November votes and do a victory lap. Right wing politics are not smart politics. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #2 March 20, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, JoeWeber said: Right wing politics are not smart politics. Then why are we not hearing the right bitch that they are not in the President's chair?? I guess the politicking IS smart - I think you are talking about the results. Edited March 20, 2020 by turtlespeed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeWeber 2,720 #3 March 20, 2020 1 hour ago, turtlespeed said: Then why are we not hearing the right bitch that they are not in the President's chair?? I guess the politicking IS smart - I think you are talking about the results. Turtlespeed: where the Bonfire and Speakers Corner intersect, unfortunately. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #4 March 20, 2020 16 minutes ago, JoeWeber said: Turtlespeed: where the Bonfire and Speakers Corner intersect, unfortunately. You seem to focus on me personally, and the other posters that you disagree with, personally, A LOT. Worry less about the persons and address the topics . . . Or stop posting. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeWeber 2,720 #5 March 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, turtlespeed said: You seem to focus on me personally, and the other posters that you disagree with, personally, A LOT. Worry less about the persons and address the topics . . . Or stop posting. Dude, it's all about how trivial and impertinent you are when you post. "Then why are we not hearing the right bitch that they are not in the President's chair?? I guess the politicking IS smart - I think you are talking about the results." There is zero content in your post. You just like posting. Great. Go to a forum where seriousness isn't expected or be more serious. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,363 #6 March 20, 2020 2 hours ago, JoeWeber said: Go to a forum where seriousness isn't expected or be more serious. Hi Joe, If only. Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #7 March 20, 2020 A thousand dollars, when does this happen? I am not sure what that is going to do except buy toilet paper. Seems to me like money to buy a new gun or two or three used ones. If this is the start of SHTF that is investing in the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeWeber 2,720 #8 March 20, 2020 1 hour ago, RonD1120 said: A thousand dollars, when does this happen? I am not sure what that is going to do except buy toilet paper. Seems to me like money to buy a new gun or two or three used ones. If this is the start of SHTF that is investing in the future. The blaring squeals of hypocrisy are but dulcet tones to the foolish and indoctrinated. Note to Ron: of course they won't report this where you get your news. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #9 March 20, 2020 1 hour ago, JoeWeber said: The blaring squeals of hypocrisy are but dulcet tones to the foolish and indoctrinated. Note to Ron: of course they won't report this where you get your news. I just don't listen to it much. What would you do with $1K? Would it make a difference in your life? Guns and Rx meds would make a difference in mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 444 #10 March 20, 2020 12 hours ago, JoeWeber said: If the Republican Horse Shit machine wasn't busy giving money to companies for stock buy backs that help no one down stream we could already be doing something to make our nation stronger Joe, just what do you think the rich folks do with their money? They sure don't put in a giant vault like Scrooge McDuck, and swim in it. They buy a second house. Helps the builders Buy a car. Helps the car workers Go on vacation. Helps the travel industry Go out to eat. Benefits cooks, waitresses, bar tenders, etc Or if you are really evil (rich) you could start your own charity like Bill Gates Really, you are becoming a caricature of an aging hippy. BTW, Obama and Biden took care of our infrastructure needs with the last bailout. (remember all of those "shovel ready" projects we spent a trillion dollars on) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #11 March 20, 2020 21 minutes ago, RonD1120 said: I just don't listen to it much. What would you do with $1K? Would it make a difference in your life? Guns and Rx meds would make a difference in mine. Out of curiosity, what would more guns do for you? I have to imagine you own a quantity of guns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #12 March 20, 2020 The little people here...you know, the deplorables...the ones hanging on to their guns and religion... really need this money. They do jobs you and I would never consider. They make minimum wage. They have been told not to come to work. Not understanding that gave us Trump. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #13 March 20, 2020 15 minutes ago, brenthutch said: Joe, just what do you think the rich folks do with their money? They sure don't put in a giant vault like Scrooge McDuck, and swim in it. A lot of it goes into giant vaults in the Cayman Islands, Panama, the BVIs, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil1111 1,149 #14 March 20, 2020 Give trump credit. IMO psychology is the first step in understanding the motivations of a individual. trump was never a salesman per se. As daddy gave him his start, then investors and finally bankers. But I digress. He understands the base instincts of his base. fear and greed. Most voters will know a little bit that these payouts are nothing less than a bribe. Its all about Nov,3. Dress the pandemic up as a war. Dress trump up as the war president. But the best is yet to come. All of the larger US corporations will have to come begging to the WH. trump has announced that he, er the US government wants to take equity positions in these corporations for these bailouts. OH! the photo-ops to come. trump showing voters what a great negotiator he is. Personally driving "tough" deals. $1000 .... thats just for the base of the base. The checkbook is wide open. If history has shown past investors, bankers, states, employees, anything. trump loves a open bank. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #15 March 20, 2020 32 minutes ago, RonD1120 said: .... Rx meds would make a difference in mine. Explains a LOT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil1111 1,149 #16 March 20, 2020 17 minutes ago, brenthutch said: Joe, just what do you think the rich folks do with their money? ... BTW, Obama and Biden took care of our infrastructure needs with the last bailout. (remember all of those "shovel ready" projects we spent a trillion dollars on) Wanna bet in the end the Obama bailout will have more to show for the dollar than what trump has to show for it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #17 March 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, kallend said: A lot of it goes into giant vaults in the Cayman Islands, Panama, the BVIs, etc. Hey John, I'm confident that you do know its all fake now, just 1s and 0s on a computer - money really doesn't exist in the quantities they would have you believe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #18 March 20, 2020 14 minutes ago, Phil1111 said: Most voters will know a little bit that these payouts are nothing less than a bribe. Its all about Nov,3. Dress the pandemic up as a war. Dress trump up as the war president. I think you underestimate on one front and overestimate on another. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 444 #19 March 20, 2020 1 hour ago, kallend said: A lot of it goes into giant vaults in the Cayman Islands, Panama, the BVIs, etc. a As seen here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #20 March 20, 2020 How soon we forget: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_Papers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #21 March 20, 2020 3 hours ago, DJL said: Out of curiosity, what would more guns do for you? I have to imagine you own a quantity of guns. Sale or trade for something else needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #22 March 20, 2020 3 hours ago, kallend said: Explains a LOT. Yeah, I'm not out of the woods with this cancer thing just yet. One of my Rx is $200/mo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,192 #23 March 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, RonD1120 said: Sale or trade for something else needed. In a time of trouble you never know if gold or weapons will be the best investments. 3 minutes ago, RonD1120 said: Yeah, I'm not out of the woods with this cancer thing just yet. One of my Rx is $200/mo. Good luck with your fight Ron. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #24 March 20, 2020 3 hours ago, RonD1120 said: I just don't listen to it much. What would you do with $1K? Would it make a difference in your life? Guns and Rx meds would make a difference in mine. Glad to see you have finally become a socialist! Welcome to the club, and good luck spending your sweet, sweet entitlements. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #25 March 20, 2020 3 hours ago, airdvr said: The little people here...you know, the deplorables...the ones hanging on to their guns and religion... really need this money. And Airdvr, welcome to the land of socialism as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites