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In reply to the discussion: Small example of lovely conversation I had this a.m. with a Libertarian nutjob [View all]gratuitous
(82,849 posts)5. Not to mention the incessant whining about the plight of the overrich
Yeah, the wealthy should pay more in taxes, because without this system of government, they wouldn't have made that huge pile of money. It should be on them to finance its running, and it should be run for the benefit of far more people than just the wealthy. As it is now, the government is financed by the dwindling middle and lower classes largely for the benefit of the robber barons at the top. There has been a 30-year massive upward transfer of the wealth generated by labor in this country, and it hasn't benefited the citizens because all the wealthy have produced is more greed.
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Small example of lovely conversation I had this a.m. with a Libertarian nutjob [View all]
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
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He made 'some' money in the market, but he's by no means rich. His kids are not doing well
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#11
They're under the illusion that one day they'll be as rich as the Kockroach brothers
Raine
Apr 2012
#58
This sounds like every conversation I've had with every Libertarian and Republican ever.
HughBeaumont
Apr 2012
#4
The Great Risk Shift. I'd never heard of it. I'll be sure to read it. Thanks! nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#30
Exactly! That's another thing I tell these pretend-idiots, that if you get a BENEFIT from something
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#26
Ding, ding, ding. Wish I could rec your post. God did not decree free markets and
coalition_unwilling
Apr 2012
#28
Exactly. I have never considered a Libertarian to be anything BUT a Republican smoking a joint nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#31
You're right. Libertarians ARE Republicans. I think they just don't like to be SEEN as GOPers, but
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#12
Libertarians = Republicans - Teh Jesus + Legal Weed + Hawt Capitalist Chix.
HughBeaumont
Apr 2012
#16
Me too!!! Why bother? Plus so many are near violent you never know but even the most benign
lunasun
Apr 2012
#7
I don't have more patience. I just have more of a desire to tear their arguments to shreds -
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#13
Oh how pretty that is! "A Hitler Jew." Did you tell him to shut his filthy piehole? nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#15
What, pray tell, is a "Hitler Jew"??? Is that akin to a "Marx Capitalist"? - n/t
coalition_unwilling
Apr 2012
#32
It's pathetic how f'd up a view of themselves and of people they have. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#29
That's exactly what Libertarians and Repukes would like us to think is a solution. Stupid people,
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#23
Oh yeah, that's what "independents" like to say: Both sides are the same. BS. Both sides are not
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#24
Conversational whiplash and severe headaches - I think all Libertarians
coalition_unwilling
Apr 2012
#35
That's 15-20 minutes of your life you'll never get back, but thanks
coalition_unwilling
Apr 2012
#25
It's okay. I want them to know I realize they're full of shit, and just plain evil. It doesn't
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#27
Ew. That's a little gross to watch, yes. But it's so much fun smacking the heck
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#43
Actually, the truly hard-core Libertarian nutjobs will insist that we should
coalition_unwilling
Apr 2012
#36
You bring up a great point. Libertarians and Repukes use the term, "Commie" on anyone that points
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#40
Oh, of course not! They love excess spending on the military, but only certain types of spending
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#47
Where did he come up with this idea of the rich? Do you know the history behind his thoughts? nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#49
I think he always wanted to be a big-shot and outwardly successful. He's a big time schmoozer
Populist_Prole
Apr 2012
#50
Oh Lordy. That kinda explains it. Have you ever asked him how he wants people to remember him?
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#51
I think most people get mellow with age, but boy, he's not mellowing much is he?
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#53