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kalm wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:42 am
Caribbean Hen wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:40 am

Globalism 101

Do the most outrageously idiotic unimaginable things
that only lazy clueless idiots would vote

Open the border let 25 million new Dem voters in enticed with all the enabling benefits… create dependency on big gov with the masses

Create extra house seats filled by squads

In about 15 years when they grow up and start leaning conservative ….

Open borders

If Republican miraculously gets elected… double down on lying and envoke 4th estate

This has all been planned out very well by the connivers
Globalism. You’ve used that term at least 3 times in the past 2 days. I do not think that word means other k it means.
Call it whatever but some organization is conducting an experiment in the US … would be to obvious to say it was Soros
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Caribbean Hen wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:46 am
kalm wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:42 am

Globalism. You’ve used that term at least 3 times in the past 2 days. I do not think that word means other k it means.
Call it whatever but some organization is conducting an experiment in the US … would be to obvious to say it was Soros
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Caribbean Hen wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:40 am
kalm wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:54 pm
I was just trying to help you out. I think the country is best with two thriving parties. You were warned. Remember that in November.
Globalism 101

Do the most outrageously idiotic unimaginable things
that only lazy clueless idiots would vote for

Open the border let 25 million new Dem voters in enticed with all the enabling benefits… create dependency on big gov with the masses

Create extra house seats filled by liberal USA hating squads

In about 15 years when they grow up and start leaning conservative ….

Open borders again

If Republican miraculously gets elected… double down on lying and envoke 4th estate

This has all been planned out very well by the connivers
The most outrageously idiotic unimaginable things? Like inciting a riotous mob to attempt to prevent the certification of an election and the Constitutional transfer of power? Or arranging for fraudulent slates of electors? Or calling state officials to try and bully them into "finding" votes or not certifying election results? Or defying a subpoena and obstructing the return of classified documents?

I don't know what's more outrageous - doing these things or that "lazy clueless idiots would vote" for the person that did?
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kalm wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:42 am
Caribbean Hen wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:40 am
Globalism 101

Do the most outrageously idiotic unimaginable things
that only lazy clueless idiots would vote

Open the border let 25 million new Dem voters in enticed with all the enabling benefits… create dependency on big gov with the masses

Create extra house seats filled by squads

In about 15 years when they grow up and start leaning conservative ….

Open borders

If Republican miraculously gets elected… double down on lying and envoke 4th estate

This has all been planned out very well by the connivers
Globalism. You’ve used that term at least 3 times in the past 2 days. I do not think that word means other k it means.
Globalism/globalists is a common conspiracy theory in the Quniverse.

Can't wait for those black helicopters from the UN to raid MAL and arrest trump. :rofl:
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UNI88 wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:32 am
Caribbean Hen wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:40 am

Globalism 101

Do the most outrageously idiotic unimaginable things
that only lazy clueless idiots would vote for

Open the border let 25 million new Dem voters in enticed with all the enabling benefits… create dependency on big gov with the masses

Create extra house seats filled by liberal USA hating squads

In about 15 years when they grow up and start leaning conservative ….

Open borders again

If Republican miraculously gets elected… double down on lying and envoke 4th estate

This has all been planned out very well by the connivers
The most outrageously idiotic unimaginable things? Like inciting a riotous mob to attempt to prevent the certification of an election and the Constitutional transfer of power? Or arranging for fraudulent slates of electors? Or calling state officials to try and bully them into "finding" votes or not certifying election results? Or defying a subpoena and obstructing the return of classified documents?

I don't know what's more outrageous - doing these things or that "lazy clueless idiots would vote" for the person that did?
Who did that?
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..But you have to go home now. We have to have peace…
..I know how you feel, but go home, and go home in peace.
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BDKJMU wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 4:16 pm
UNI88 wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:32 am

The most outrageously idiotic unimaginable things? Like inciting a riotous mob to attempt to prevent the certification of an election and the Constitutional transfer of power? Or arranging for fraudulent slates of electors? Or calling state officials to try and bully them into "finding" votes or not certifying election results? Or defying a subpoena and obstructing the return of classified documents?

I don't know what's more outrageous - doing these things or that "lazy clueless idiots would vote" for the person that did?
Who did that?
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UNI88 wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:00 pm
BDKJMU wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 4:16 pm
Who did that?
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Get help. Inciting a mob. You've seriously lost your marbles.
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SeattleGriz wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:17 pm
UNI88 wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:00 pm
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Get help. Inciting a mob. Holy shit whack job.

Jesus Christ. If you took what he said as inciting a riot, you've seriously lost your marbles.
Get help. UDS is a horrible thing. Holy shit whack job.
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UNI88 wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:19 pm
SeattleGriz wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:17 pm

Get help. Inciting a mob. Holy shit whack job.

Jesus Christ. If you took what he said as inciting a riot, you've seriously lost your marbles.
Get help. UDS is a horrible thing. Holy shit whack job.
Nice originality.

You repeat only the most depraved things about Trump. You really do have a problem.
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UNI88 wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:00 pm
BDKJMU wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 4:16 pm
Who did that?
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The same speech he said:
peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard..
If saying ‘fight like hell’ is grounds for inciting a riot, then all these donks, including Biden, Harris, Warren, amd a bunch of others should be charged for the same:
..peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard..
..But you have to go home now. We have to have peace…
..I know how you feel, but go home, and go home in peace.
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BDKJMU wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:25 pm
UNI88 wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:00 pm

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The same speech he said:
peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard..
If saying ‘fight like hell’ is grounds for inciting a riot, then all these donks, including Biden, Harris, Warren, amd a bunch of others should be charged for the same:
It wasn't just a riot, it was a seditious riot whose objective was to prevent the Constitutional transfer of power and keep trump in office.

It was an inept banana republic like coup attempt. The man who encouraged the mob should be investigated, tried and if found guilty never allowed to hold office again.
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UNI88 wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:44 pm
BDKJMU wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:25 pm
The same speech he said:


If saying ‘fight like hell’ is grounds for inciting a riot, then all these donks, including Biden, Harris, Warren, amd a bunch of others should be charged for the same:
It wasn't just a riot, it was a seditious riot whose objective was to prevent the Constitutional transfer of power and keep trump in office.

It was an inept banana republic like coup attempt. The man who encouraged the mob should be investigated, tried and if found guilty never allowed to hold office again.
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One of the biggest economic threats to capitalism.

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kalm wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:57 am One of the biggest economic threats to capitalism.

No was:
1.Liquidity: Increased $$ supply by 30% in 2 years with fiat currency. Included 3 rounds of stimulus checks, which resulted in too much $$ chasing too few good and services.
2. Interest rates: Zero % for over a year.
3.Labor shortages and increases costs: Paid people not to work for up to a yr and a half with extended, enhanced unemployment,
It really is that simple.
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BDKJMU wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:57 pm
kalm wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:57 am One of the biggest economic threats to capitalism.

No was:
1.Liquidity: Increased $$ supply by 30% in 2 years with fiat currency. Included 3 rounds of stimulus checks, which resulted in too much $$ chasing too few good and services.
2. Interest rates: Zero % for over a year.
3.Labor shortages and increases costs: Paid people not to work for up to a yr and a half with extended, enhanced unemployment,
It really is that simple.
Notice you don’t mention price gouging above increased expenses.

And yes…monopolization is extremely anti-capitalist.
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kalm wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:16 pm
BDKJMU wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:57 pm
No was:
1.Liquidity: Increased $$ supply by 30% in 2 years with fiat currency. Included 3 rounds of stimulus checks, which resulted in too much $$ chasing too few good and services.
2. Interest rates: Zero % for over a year.
3.Labor shortages and increases costs: Paid people not to work for up to a yr and a half with extended, enhanced unemployment,
It really is that simple.
Notice you don’t mention price gouging above increased expenses.

And yes…monopolization is extremely anti-capitalist.
Yeah, because I was only listing the causes of inflation..
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BDKJMU post_ wrote:Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:53 pm
kalm wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:16 pm

Notice you don’t mention price gouging above increased expenses.

And yes…monopolization is extremely anti-capitalist.
Yeah, because I was only listing the causes of inflation..
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SeattleGriz wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:42 pm
UNI88 wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:44 pm

It wasn't just a riot, it was a seditious riot whose objective was to prevent the Constitutional transfer of power and keep trump in office.

It was an inept banana republic like coup attempt. The man who encouraged the mob should be investigated, tried and if found guilty never allowed to hold office again.
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BDKJMU wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:57 pm
kalm wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:57 am One of the biggest economic threats to capitalism.

No was:
1.Liquidity: Increased $$ supply by 30% in 2 years with fiat currency. Included 3 rounds of stimulus checks, which resulted in too much $$ chasing too few good and services.
2. Interest rates: Zero % for over a year.
3.Labor shortages and increases costs: Paid people not to work for up to a yr and a half with extended, enhanced unemployment,
It really is that simple.
Have you verified any of this with a reputable astrologer?
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kalm wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:15 am
BDKJMU post_ wrote:Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:53 pm
Yeah, because I was only listing the causes of inflation..
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Price gouging didn't cause the inflation. You could argue that gouging (both intentional and unintentional) prolonged the inflationary period, but if you don't lose control of in the first place then you don't get the opportunity for gougers to pile on. Gouging wasn't a cause, it was a result. :coffee:
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GannonFan wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:29 am
kalm wrote:Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:15 am

Price gouging didn't cause the inflation. You could argue that gouging (both intentional and unintentional) prolonged the inflationary period, but if you don't lose control of in the first place then you don't get the opportunity for gougers to pile on. Gouging wasn't a cause, it was a result. :coffee:
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Who has benefitted from inflation?
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kalm wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:12 am
GannonFan wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:29 am

Price gouging didn't cause the inflation. You could argue that gouging (both intentional and unintentional) prolonged the inflationary period, but if you don't lose control of in the first place then you don't get the opportunity for gougers to pile on. Gouging wasn't a cause, it was a result. :coffee:
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Who has benefitted from inflation?
Everyone except for the consumer. Again, don't let inflation get out of hand in the first place (i.e. rampant and sudden increase in government spending, giving a shock to the supply of money) and none of this happens. Predictable, stable, and low inflation is and has always been the goal of the Fed (at least in modern times). When they take their eye off the ball and go hand in hand with feel good handouts of money with a willing Executive branch (and a Congress to sign off) then we get what we got - self-inflicted inflationary excess that we're still climbing out of now.
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kalm wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:12 am
GannonFan wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:29 am

Price gouging didn't cause the inflation. You could argue that gouging (both intentional and unintentional) prolonged the inflationary period, but if you don't lose control of in the first place then you don't get the opportunity for gougers to pile on. Gouging wasn't a cause, it was a result. :coffee:
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Who has benefitted from inflation?
Can you show the numbers on price gouging from a neutral source?
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GannonFan wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:35 am
kalm wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:12 am

:suspicious:

Who has benefitted from inflation?
Everyone except for the consumer. Again, don't let inflation get out of hand in the first place (i.e. rampant and sudden increase in government spending, giving a shock to the supply of money) and none of this happens. Predictable, stable, and low inflation is and has always been the goal of the Fed (at least in modern times). When they take their eye off the ball and go hand in hand with feel good handouts of money with a willing Executive branch (and a Congress to sign off) then we get what we got - self-inflicted inflationary excess that we're still climbing out of now.
The Fed was first created was to avert banking panics which can be caused by several things, Covid being an example of one of them. Was the spigot left on too long? Perhaps. But not before further wealth concentration and inflated profits were had.
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kalm wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:20 pm
GannonFan wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:35 am
Everyone except for the consumer. Again, don't let inflation get out of hand in the first place (i.e. rampant and sudden increase in government spending, giving a shock to the supply of money) and none of this happens. Predictable, stable, and low inflation is and has always been the goal of the Fed (at least in modern times). When they take their eye off the ball and go hand in hand with feel good handouts of money with a willing Executive branch (and a Congress to sign off) then we get what we got - self-inflicted inflationary excess that we're still climbing out of now.
The Fed was first created was to avert banking panics which can be caused by several things, Covid being an example of one of them. Was the spigot left on too long? Perhaps. But not before further wealth concentration and inflated profits were had.
:dunce: Perhaps? Try definitely.

Not all of the inflated profits were intentional. Companies raised prices based on their costs at the time and what they estimated they would be after inflation continued to rise. Some estimated high on accident and others took advantage of the situation.

If the government hadn't opened the spigot to many times the reasons behind price increases would have been more transparent.
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