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louis c

(8,652 posts)
6. I know the type
Sun Jun 24, 2012, 11:21 PM
Jun 2012

I deal with them all the time.

I was called a Socialist today by a moron. He gets a government check, and called me a Socialist while I work in the private sector.

I asked him if he could define a Socialist for me. He gave me a blank stare.

I told him that Socialism is when everyone works for the government ( I know, it's a very simplistic definition, but it served my purpose). So I told him that I don't get a government check, but he does, so, by definition, he is really the Socialist. At least until he sends his check back.

Who's responsible? That depends. Turbineguy Jun 2012 #1
You took the word right out of my mouth SoutherDem Jun 2012 #2
OMG perfect timing sandyshoes17 Jun 2012 #3
I know the type louis c Jun 2012 #6
Rachel said it perfectly; Petroleum is fungible. longship Jun 2012 #4
Gas prices also respond to factors inside the fuel markets. Turbineguy Jun 2012 #7
Assholes like this: tabasco Jun 2012 #5
Perfect talking point- point the finger at the real culprit The Koch brothers and other Speculators Ghost of Huey Long Jun 2012 #8
Koch brothers wealth grew from $7.5 billion to $50 billion in last seven years Ghost of Huey Long Jun 2012 #10
A person known as cherokeeprogressive Jun 2012 #9
Speculators. n/t BumRushDaShow Jun 2012 #11
Not "who", "what". Spider Jerusalem Jun 2012 #12
Yes the silence has been deafening. PotatoChip Jun 2012 #13
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