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In reply to the discussion: Wars for the Oligarchs, Has the IMF Annexed Ukraine? [View all]uhnope
(6,419 posts)14. Here's the definition of sarcasm
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sarcasm
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So, obvious sarcasm about the "MSM," but unclear about Putin. Could you clear that up? Just wondering how you see this. I know that Richard Wolff thing still stings but this something very different, since your OP contains an article that is pushing some basic BS, "Has the IMF Annexed Ukraine?", really insulting BS since Russia has literally invaded and annexed the Ukraine, and Russia's theft of people's wealth makes the IMF look like child's play. And it all looks even worse now that the world once again sees Putin for what he is, re the assassination of Nemstov. Please clear that up thx.
On edit, I see your edit:
"but"...? You don't think Putin is conducting a financial war--a kleptocracy--that makes the IMF look like the Red Cross?
: the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really want to say especially in order to insult someone, to show irritation, or to be funny
Here is a passage from your post:
I guess Putie hasnt learned that yet, being how he is no believer in democracy & how our own MSM is quite objective and fearless when it comes to reporting all of the truth & nothing but the truth.
So, obvious sarcasm about the "MSM," but unclear about Putin. Could you clear that up? Just wondering how you see this. I know that Richard Wolff thing still stings but this something very different, since your OP contains an article that is pushing some basic BS, "Has the IMF Annexed Ukraine?", really insulting BS since Russia has literally invaded and annexed the Ukraine, and Russia's theft of people's wealth makes the IMF look like child's play. And it all looks even worse now that the world once again sees Putin for what he is, re the assassination of Nemstov. Please clear that up thx.
On edit, I see your edit:
Edited to add: I am no Putin lover or apologist, he certainly has shown us who and what he is, but beyond that, I am no lover of these financial wars aimed at bringing nations to their knees.
"but"...? You don't think Putin is conducting a financial war--a kleptocracy--that makes the IMF look like the Red Cross?
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And don't forget "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man", it's all the same, blood for profits to
mother earth
Feb 2015
#2
OMG. Conspiracy Theory/ reversal of reality by the Kremlin's latest shill, "Michael Hudson"
uhnope
Feb 2015
#3
Everyday we spend here, we are telling people exactly who we are. Why not take that opportunity to
mother earth
Feb 2015
#9
Where was I sarcastic? I thought I made myself crystal clear on all fronts. My progressive nature
mother earth
Mar 2015
#13
No need to define sarcasm, there is no sarcasm in reply #6, I stand by that.
mother earth
Mar 2015
#15
Uhnope, I replied about Nemstov on your OP posted here. As far as my lesson on
mother earth
Mar 2015
#17
TY for this reply. I honestly applaud your candor. This has become painfully obvious to me, and
mother earth
Mar 2015
#20
I'm hoping we can get back on topic on this OP, and maybe different economic theories can
mother earth
Mar 2015
#22
I think economists have a far greater grasp on what is playing out in the Ukraine, Greece, and
mother earth
Mar 2015
#24
No I don't think so. All the economists laid end to end would never reach a conclusion
uhnope
Mar 2015
#25
Here we go again, rinse, repeat. I totally disagree, I don't think you are actually listening to
mother earth
Mar 2015
#28
What part of ""Well, when Kiev went to war against Eastern Ukraine" is not BS to you?
uhnope
Mar 2015
#32
You have made your "points", but you are very transparent and it isn't me afraid of a boogieman
mother earth
Mar 2015
#33
DeSwiss is completely capable of answering your reply. Stop with disruption of
mother earth
Mar 2015
#35
lol. Calling BS is not "disruption." Neither is calling out anti-Semites like Pound
uhnope
Mar 2015
#36
There is no "thinly veiled attack" to help Putin, the attack on Ukraine is about empire & this
mother earth
Mar 2015
#26
You really need to take time to read. NO, not Naomi Wolff, Naomi Klein. You posted an OP
mother earth
Mar 2015
#29
I'm going to add a link that explains one of the biggest lessons from the last cold war,
mother earth
Feb 2015
#7
DeSwiss, I wish I could K & R every response you ever give on any of my OP's. You are always a
mother earth
Feb 2015
#10
I often wonder if people truly get what you bring to the table...here's some info on Jacque Fresco.
mother earth
Feb 2015
#11