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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]Locrian
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It probably didn't help that he made even a little bit of money in the market. So he basically gambled, did no "real" work, and made a few bucks and now feels like he's JP Morgan.
A little bit of ego is all that it takes....
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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