Comments on: Republicans Continue Journey Into Ignorance And Irrelevance http://uniformvelocity.com/2009/03/03/republicans-continue-journey-into-ignorance-and-irrelevance/ Atheist, Skeptic, Rationalist And Secularist From A Scientific Slant Traveling At A 'Uniform Velocity' Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:43:23 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Chubby http://uniformvelocity.com/2009/03/03/republicans-continue-journey-into-ignorance-and-irrelevance/#comment-10962 Chubby Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:08:09 +0000 http://uniformvelocity.com/2009/03/03/1586/#comment-10962 Great. Now Obama will annouce that the increase in low paying jobs, like Asst Night Manager at Burger King, are a victory in the war against the recession/depression. Just like Clinton did. Then Clinton signed NAFTA, and shitloads of companies moved south of the border to open shop. I'd say the last 12 to 16 years has been a financial disaster, and the real estate bust is just as bad, if not worse, than the dot com bust. Fuck it, wears my bottle.... Great.

Now Obama will annouce that the increase in low paying jobs, like Asst Night Manager at Burger King, are a victory in the war against the recession/depression.

Just like Clinton did. Then Clinton signed NAFTA, and shitloads of companies moved south of the border to open shop.

I’d say the last 12 to 16 years has been a financial disaster, and the real estate bust is just as bad, if not worse, than the dot com bust.

Fuck it, wears my bottle….

]]> By: Jesuses http://uniformvelocity.com/2009/03/03/republicans-continue-journey-into-ignorance-and-irrelevance/#comment-10861 Jesuses Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:22:27 +0000 http://uniformvelocity.com/2009/03/03/1586/#comment-10861 The Dems and irresponsible idiots buying shit they couldn’t afford here in the US caused the recession we’re diving into. Oboma just going to make it worse now, just watch. We’ll see you have a job in the next 2 months.. The Dems and irresponsible idiots buying shit they couldn’t afford here in the US caused the recession we’re diving into. Oboma just going to make it worse now, just watch. We’ll see you have a job in the next 2 months..

]]> By: William Bayne Wright http://uniformvelocity.com/2009/03/03/republicans-continue-journey-into-ignorance-and-irrelevance/#comment-8735 William Bayne Wright Sun, 08 Mar 2009 19:56:06 +0000 http://uniformvelocity.com/2009/03/03/1586/#comment-8735 I guess I should mention that I'm not affiliated with either of these despicable political parties. Both Republicans and Democrats are equal contributors to this mess. I guess I should mention that I’m not affiliated with either of these despicable political parties. Both Republicans and Democrats are equal contributors to this mess.

]]> By: William Bayne Wright http://uniformvelocity.com/2009/03/03/republicans-continue-journey-into-ignorance-and-irrelevance/#comment-8730 William Bayne Wright Sun, 08 Mar 2009 19:15:48 +0000 http://uniformvelocity.com/2009/03/03/1586/#comment-8730 You assume a lot after reading my short comment. Yes, big business has been and is a very big problem. Now Big Government is going to make things even worse. You assume a lot after reading my short comment.

Yes, big business has been and is a very big problem. Now Big Government is going to make things even worse.

]]> By: Stephen Johnson http://uniformvelocity.com/2009/03/03/republicans-continue-journey-into-ignorance-and-irrelevance/#comment-8571 Stephen Johnson Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:09:18 +0000 http://uniformvelocity.com/2009/03/03/1586/#comment-8571 I agree, the government should always avoid reckless spending. The Gulf War and the War in Iraq are perfect examples of spending that we should have avoided. I have to disagree with you on a couple of points though. Wikipedia may not always be correct, but it is fallacious to assume that all information on there is incorrect. In point of fact, the information on recessions is quite accurate. Your information on resolution of the Great Depression is, however, incomplete. While on the surface it might seem that given the timeline of events, the injections that occurred created more problems. However, when you delve deeper you will see that it was the delay in response initially that caused the recession to turn into a depression. Thus, John Maynard Keynes, a British economist, proposed interventionist government policy. It’s important to understand that these policies do not prevent recession, and they do very little to even help to recover. However, injecting money in infrastructure helps moderate the recession, and it can help speed recovery. This theory has proven accurate on multiple recessions, including every one in the last 30 years. Reagan, despite his misgivings, was forced to invest in infrastructure in 82 and 87 to minimize the impact. The problem in the US is NOT big government, it’s big business. The Republican Party has become so disconnected from the majority of the country. Instead of realizing the true problem, which is that corporate greed has been allowed free reign over the last 8 years, and it is finally catching up with everyone. We are transitioning to an aristocracy, and we face the same perils that many countries have faced. It is incumbent on American’s to realize that they have been sold a bad bill of goods - quite literally. If you want to see where the US is headed (unless we change direction soon) look at countries like Brazil, China, and Mexico. While these countries are making great strides to improve the situation, the level of poverty is still high – hence the volume of immigration to the US. The American dream, which is what appeals to so many, is based on the idea that everyone can have a moderately good life. While no one will disagree that capitalism is the basis for success, it is the government’s job to ensure a balance is maintained. In the United States, we need to realize that almost no company is truly looking out for your individual interest. Most business leaders subscribe to Rand’s objectivist theories, and focus exclusively on their well-being – which is derived largely from profits. If you think I’m wrong, try investigating the recent daylight’s savings time change. This minority of people have had unbridled ability to modify the government for their own “rational self-interests”. As American’s we need to “take back our country” from these gluttonous and blasphemous pigs. By the way, if you truly believe the conservatives support “Christian values”, ask yourself why so many are resistant to any policy which does anything other than put more money in their own pockets – hence their preference for supply-side economics. They will use every means possible to convince the gullible and naïve portion of the population to support their cause. Keep in mind that 50% of the population is above average, the other half is not. I liken this to herding bison over a cliff. Have you taken the time to really ask yourself if what you profess to believe in is really in your best interest? The majority of American’s suffer to corporate-driven consumerism, and they swallow this poison pill with a smile because they are told it’s what’s good for them. While some may hold to the belief that the government is just as bad, this is again a partial fallacy. We need to be more discerning in our selection of representatives and elected officials to ensure that we do not end up swinging in the opposite direction. The internet makes it easier to get information on candidates and expose their real interests. Thus it is our responsibility to go and find this information beforehand, and base our selection solely on who we feel is best qualified. In fact, I believe we should abolish the political parties completely. They provide a conflict of interest which is quite evident in the current political arena. Also, we should outlaw lobbying and force representatives to only speak to their constituents. Also, representatives should be required to meet with a percentage of their constituents on a regular basis. Next, we need to impose term limits on all federal offices, and each state can choose to follow at their own discretion. Given my years of economic and political research, I believe the United States has a decision to make right now. American’s must first take the time to look deeper, and see the real root of the economic problems. Let’s take back our country… From corporate greed, and self-serving individuals who prey on others. I agree, the government should always avoid reckless spending. The Gulf War and the War in Iraq are perfect examples of spending that we should have avoided.
I have to disagree with you on a couple of points though. Wikipedia may not always be correct, but it is fallacious to assume that all information on there is incorrect. In point of fact, the information on recessions is quite accurate. Your information on resolution of the Great Depression is, however, incomplete. While on the surface it might seem that given the timeline of events, the injections that occurred created more problems. However, when you delve deeper you will see that it was the delay in response initially that caused the recession to turn into a depression. Thus, John Maynard Keynes, a British economist, proposed interventionist government policy.
It’s important to understand that these policies do not prevent recession, and they do very little to even help to recover. However, injecting money in infrastructure helps moderate the recession, and it can help speed recovery. This theory has proven accurate on multiple recessions, including every one in the last 30 years. Reagan, despite his misgivings, was forced to invest in infrastructure in 82 and 87 to minimize the impact.
The problem in the US is NOT big government, it’s big business. The Republican Party has become so disconnected from the majority of the country. Instead of realizing the true problem, which is that corporate greed has been allowed free reign over the last 8 years, and it is finally catching up with everyone. We are transitioning to an aristocracy, and we face the same perils that many countries have faced. It is incumbent on American’s to realize that they have been sold a bad bill of goods – quite literally. If you want to see where the US is headed (unless we change direction soon) look at countries like Brazil, China, and Mexico. While these countries are making great strides to improve the situation, the level of poverty is still high – hence the volume of immigration to the US. The American dream, which is what appeals to so many, is based on the idea that everyone can have a moderately good life. While no one will disagree that capitalism is the basis for success, it is the government’s job to ensure a balance is maintained.
In the United States, we need to realize that almost no company is truly looking out for your individual interest. Most business leaders subscribe to Rand’s objectivist theories, and focus exclusively on their well-being – which is derived largely from profits. If you think I’m wrong, try investigating the recent daylight’s savings time change. This minority of people have had unbridled ability to modify the government for their own “rational self-interests”. As American’s we need to “take back our country” from these gluttonous and blasphemous pigs. By the way, if you truly believe the conservatives support “Christian values”, ask yourself why so many are resistant to any policy which does anything other than put more money in their own pockets – hence their preference for supply-side economics. They will use every means possible to convince the gullible and naïve portion of the population to support their cause. Keep in mind that 50% of the population is above average, the other half is not. I liken this to herding bison over a cliff. Have you taken the time to really ask yourself if what you profess to believe in is really in your best interest? The majority of American’s suffer to corporate-driven consumerism, and they swallow this poison pill with a smile because they are told it’s what’s good for them.
While some may hold to the belief that the government is just as bad, this is again a partial fallacy. We need to be more discerning in our selection of representatives and elected officials to ensure that we do not end up swinging in the opposite direction. The internet makes it easier to get information on candidates and expose their real interests. Thus it is our responsibility to go and find this information beforehand, and base our selection solely on who we feel is best qualified. In fact, I believe we should abolish the political parties completely. They provide a conflict of interest which is quite evident in the current political arena. Also, we should outlaw lobbying and force representatives to only speak to their constituents. Also, representatives should be required to meet with a percentage of their constituents on a regular basis. Next, we need to impose term limits on all federal offices, and each state can choose to follow at their own discretion.
Given my years of economic and political research, I believe the United States has a decision to make right now. American’s must first take the time to look deeper, and see the real root of the economic problems. Let’s take back our country… From corporate greed, and self-serving individuals who prey on others.

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