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Offline fdiron

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« on: October 05, 2002, 11:43:40 AM »
Just got back from my economics class.  My professor talked for a few minutes about our current economy.  Heres what he said, and I agree (except on one thing)

1:  The economy is just on the down-side of the economic cycle right now.  I am pretty sure he said the current cycle started in 2000.  

2:  The economic slump we are in will fix itself over time, but politicians don't have time due to elections

3:  Democrats are a bunch of liars and whiners.  If you think things are bad now, and they truely are not (situation right now is actually comparable with the 1960s in terms of unemployment and inflation), check out the late 70s and early 80s.  Inflation and unemployment was extremely high following the Vietnam War and insanely high during the Opec Embargo.

4:  Bush is toying with Saddam to get people from focusing on the economy.  If the Republicans can gain control of the house (Nov5 elections), some good legislation can be passed.  Legislation that prevents 25 billion dollar settlements for weak-minded people who smoke cigarrettes (and in turn hurts the economy).

5:  Democrats are presenting skewed information about the economy, especially on tv.
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Offline Sandman

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« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2002, 11:48:14 AM »
This part is probably true:

Bush is toying with Saddam to get people from focusing on the economy. Funny that it should come from a Republican.

This is good...

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Legislation that prevents 25 billion dollar settlements for weak-minded people who smoke cigarrettes (and in turn hurts the economy).


As if lumping tax after tax after tax on cigarettes is a good thing. Difference is who gets to pay the bill. Oh wait a minute... WE DO.
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« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2002, 12:55:37 PM »
I'm not paying that bill. I don't smoke or chew tobacco.

I learned MANY years ago that tobacco was bad for you. That settlement is another example that no one should be held responsible for their own actions in today's society. It seems it's always someone else's fault. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2002, 12:57:49 PM »
So what are your thoughts on the asbestosis claims, Maverick?
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« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2002, 01:00:06 PM »
It's not always someone else's faults.  It always Clinton's fault.
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« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2002, 01:25:30 PM »
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So what are your thoughts on the asbestosis claims, Maverick?

I don't smoke asbestos either. Is that some kind of European Socialist habit?!?!?!:eek: :p ;)
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« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2002, 01:48:37 PM »
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That settlement is another example that no one should be held responsible for their own actions in today's society. It seems it's always someone else's fault. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:


No argument from me.
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« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2002, 02:01:37 PM »
That's right Maverick. American Socialists (being rutabagas, of course), smoke Marlboro or Camel.

European socialists smoke asbestos. Without filters. That's hardship - that's tough. :D
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« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2002, 02:53:57 PM »
the difference between tobacco and asbestos is people have known for years tobacco was bad you , in the 30's they were called "coffin nails" but people who worked with and used asbestos were not told how dangerous asbestos is.

and there is a big difference between deliberately breathing in smoke and working with something that looks like a harmless white cloth.

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« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2002, 05:54:37 PM »
who doesnt realise that inhaling smoke all day long is bad for you must be some kind of nit wit.

i wish i could blame budweiser and burger king for my belly growing larger than it has ever been.... but


i made those choices....
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« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2002, 06:57:15 PM »
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It's not always someone else's faults.  It always Clinton's fault.


Well Thrawn unless you "are" slick willie then he is someone else. :D
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« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2002, 07:33:06 PM »
Fdiron,

I too agree with most of what your professor says.  

I wonder what his next job will be...

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« Reply #12 on: October 05, 2002, 07:54:22 PM »
There is nothing particularly dangerous about asbestos.  Those who spend time in buildings that used asbestos are in no danger.

ANY small particles being inhaled over a long period will cause problems.  This is nothing specific to asbestos.  The only people who can claim to have been injured by asbestos are those who installed it.

Most asbestos claims now are simply lawyers trying to make money IMO.

Anyways thats way offtopic.
The democrats have been desperatly trying to pin some scandal on bush, even when there was no real scandal.  They've tried blaming sept11 on him, Enron, and now the economy.  All of which was begun long before he was in office.
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« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2002, 07:56:19 PM »
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I too agree with most of what your professor says.  

I wonder what his next job will be...


If he's tenured, he can pretty much say anything he wants without the possibility of losing his job.

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« Reply #14 on: October 06, 2002, 12:22:45 PM »
I can't keep my asbestos cigarette lit... what am I doing wrong?:confused:
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