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Are you guys happy for this noble personal sacrifice for the good of the country?
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@Double_R
By this point, there was no reasonable person who was not deeply concerned about the prospect of violence.
I agree, Nancy Pelosi was not reasonable when she thought 200 officers was plenty.
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@Critical-Tim
I believe that PTSD is a result of being shown reality when one has remained ignorant and chosen to model the world incorrectly. It is at this moment that they cannot know how the world works because they have voluntarily remained ignorant rather than seeking to understand the world and it is this voluntary action that leads to the potentiality of PTSD.
Interesting, so PTSD might be a severe form of cognitive dissonance?
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@FLRW
A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims...but accomplices" - George Orwell
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@FLRW
And send 90% of that to the Ukraine.
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@FLRW
Lol, Graham is a snake.
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@Best.Korea
In the United States, inflation of the money supply is primarily created through the actions of the Federal Reserve, which is the country's central bank. The Federal Reserve uses several tools and mechanisms to influence the money supply, and these actions can contribute to inflation when they result in an increase in the quantity of money circulating in the economy. Here's how this process typically works:
- Open Market Operations: The Federal Reserve conducts open market operations by buying or selling U.S. government securities (typically Treasury bonds) in the open market. When the Fed buys securities, it pays for them by crediting the reserve accounts of banks with the Federal Reserve. As a result, banks have more reserves available for lending, and they can create new money by extending loans to businesses and consumers. This increases the money supply.
- Discount Rate: The Federal Reserve sets the discount rate, which is the interest rate at which banks can borrow funds from the Fed. When the Fed lowers the discount rate, it makes it cheaper for banks to borrow money. Lower borrowing costs encourage banks to lend more, which can lead to an increase in the money supply as loans are created.
- Reserve Requirements: The Federal Reserve establishes reserve requirements, which are the minimum amounts of funds that banks must hold in reserve against their deposits. When the Fed lowers reserve requirements, banks are required to hold less money in reserve, freeing up more funds for lending and potentially expanding the money supply.
- Quantitative Easing (QE): During periods of economic crisis or when conventional monetary policy tools are insufficient, the Federal Reserve may engage in quantitative easing (QE). QE involves the purchase of various financial assets, including government and mortgage-backed securities. These asset purchases inject new money into the banking system, which can lead to an increase in the money supply as banks use these funds for lending and investment.
- Forward Guidance: The Federal Reserve provides forward guidance by communicating its intentions regarding future monetary policy. This can influence market expectations and impact lending and borrowing decisions. For example, if the Fed indicates that it plans to keep interest rates low for an extended period, it can encourage borrowing and lending, contributing to money supply growth.
- Fiscal Policy: While fiscal policy is primarily the responsibility of the U.S. government (Congress and the President), government actions related to taxation and spending can also influence the money supply. When the government engages in deficit spending, it issues new Treasury bonds to finance the deficit. These bonds can be purchased by banks and other investors, injecting new money into the economy and expanding the money supply.
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@Best.Korea
No, He just printed 10 trillion dollars and now everything costs more.
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@Best.Korea
So are you saying memories are a choice? Suppressing memories may be a choice, but it does not always work. Some memories are impossible to suppress because they have made far too many neural connections in the brain. This is noted in Alzheimer's patients who retain very strong and limited memories. It is possible to create a memory by gaslighting yourself, but it is rarely as strongly imprinted on the brain as a traumatic experience where multiple chemicals released in the body provide the catalyst for a very strong memory imprint.
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@Best.Korea
do you think PTSD is a choice then?
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Much of our day to day happiness relies on the perception of a certain level of security and control of our lives.
Rape takes both of these away.
In a relationship, one thing women naturally look for in a man is stability and security, which is why they typically look for men that can provide.
When women have a traumatic event with a man, and that event is the polar opposite of stability and security, that enduring memory of rape can make it extremely hard to achieve the perception of security and stability in all future relationships with men.
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@n8nrgim
I don't like Trump, but this will definitely destroy the country if Trump isn't allowed to run just because he is polling well against Biden.
If the roles were reversed and Biden was sent to jail in 2020 for engaging in a crony enterprise in Ukraine while in elected office, the country as we know it would be equally destroyed. Maybe Trump was trying to set that up when he asked Ukraine to look into it with the "phone call impeachment", we don't know. But it would have been equally wrong.
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@n8nrgim
We are getting dangerously close to a society that will label people who speak against the government as "traitors" in the legal sense. That will be the end of Democracy.
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@n8nrgim
There is a huge difference between Orangemanbad and Orangemanguilty.
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@cristo71
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@Best.Korea
I will also assume you will say "no, New York needs no help." since you want America to fail.
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@Best.Korea
I will include this into "Republicans Rambling Stupid Things" folder.
It's a direct quote from the New York Mayor, as noted in the clip, and the mayor happens to be a Democrat (Pikachu face)
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@FLRW
So no, New York deserves what it asked for. Noted.
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Yet another pardon for Trump to sign. That's just more paperwork for Trump.
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Eric Adams says New York WILL be destroyed due to 10,000 illegals a month.
Should we save New York from this self-inflicted problem?
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@Double_R
gain control of an international slow boiling crisis
That doesn't seem relevant to the op, which was the blaming of Trump for environmental disasters in America.
Though you did say no to my question. Why do you think Trump is not responsible? Did the View go a little too far this time?
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@Best.Korea
You forgot that guns kill people in USA.
Guns don't kill nearly as many people in culturally homogeneous countries.
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@Best.Korea
Finland and the Swiss have lots of guns. America has enough guns, but not enough cultural hegemony.
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@Best.Korea
You cited extremely culturally Homogeneous countries as examples. America has a National Identity Crises. It's the main campaign issue Vivek is running on. Currentlly, America is extremely culturally Balkanized, creating crime enclaves, and the left makes sure not to let a good tragedy go to waste.
"There are no perfect solutions, only trade-offs"
-Dr. Sowell
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Benefit: poor people have better education and healthcare, reducing crime, improving average intelligence, improving inventions and other important things.
Actually, the Moynahan report suggests giving money to poor mothers increases crime and lowers test scores as the father is replaced by a welfare check. This is why all blue cities are falling apart from the inside.
This is the ultimate example of nothing is free. We only have trade offs.
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@Best.Korea
Even thieves have to do a cost/benefit analysis.
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@Best.Korea
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
Failed Fact Checks
A factual search shows the New York Times has made false claims in reporting but always makes corrections to those stories as soon as new information is available. Further, failed fact checks occurred on Op-Ed pages and not straight news reporting.
- “We have a host of issues associated with high B.M.I.s. But correlation doesn’t prove causation, and there’s a significant body of research showing that weight stigma and weight cycling can explain most if not all of the associations we see between higher weights and poor health outcomes.” – MOSTLY FALSE
- A political map circulated by Sarah Palin’s PAC incited Rep. Gabby Giffords’ shooting – FALSE
- “How Scientists Got Climate Change So Wrong” – Low Scientific Credibility
Overall, we rate the New York Times Left-Center biased based on wording and story selection that moderately favors the left. They are considered one of the most reliable sources for news information due to proper sourcing and well-respected journalists/editors. The failed fact checks were on Op-Eds and not straight news reporting. (5/18/2016)
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You guys are so wild with the ad homs...
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@FLRW
Guess the Orangutrumpy isn't getting that vote :D
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Trump hasn't been charged with sedition. Nor insurrection. Nor treason.
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@Best.Korea
In economic terms, there is no such thing as a "free lunch." Resources are scarce, and they have alternative uses. When the government provides something, it's essentially choosing to allocate resources to that specific purpose rather than another.
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Sounds like a coerced statement created by the FBI.
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Trump hasn't been charged with sedition. Nor insurrection. Nor treason.
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@Best.Korea
In Sweden, they give money to the parents and they can pick a school.
In Sweden, the education system is known for its principles of school choice and parental involvement. The system is often referred to as "school vouchers" or "school choice vouchers." Here's how it works:
- School Vouchers: The Swedish government allocates funds to municipalities, which are responsible for providing education. Parents receive school vouchers equivalent to the cost of educating a child in a municipal school. These vouchers can be used to enroll their child in any school, including publicly funded independent schools (often referred to as "free schools") or municipal schools.
- Freedom of Choice: Parents have the freedom to choose the school they believe is best for their child. They can select from a wide range of schools, including municipal schools, free schools, religious schools, and other independent schools.
- Equal Funding: The funding follows the student, meaning that the school receives funding based on the number of students it enrolls. This creates competition among schools to attract students and maintain high educational standards.
- Independent Schools: Independent schools, also known as free schools, are publicly funded but privately operated. They must meet certain educational standards and are subject to government regulations. These schools often have a specific educational philosophy or focus area, such as Montessori, Waldorf, or religious education.
- Parental Involvement: The system places a strong emphasis on parental involvement in their child's education. Parents are free to choose the school that aligns with their values, preferences, and educational priorities.
The Swedish education system, including its approach to school choice, has served as a model for education reform in other countries, and it continues to be a topic of discussion in educational policy circles around the world and is not something America wishes to do.
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@Vegasgiants
Hahaahah, I totes agree.
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@FLRW
OMG, is Greyparrot, Don Jr.?
Reported for meaningless adhom spam.
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@ebuc
Trump has never been arrested for insurrection. Therefore it is impossible for Biden to pardon him.
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Trump has never been arrested for insurrection. Therefore it is impossible for Biden to pardon him.
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After the Civil War, many former Confederate leaders, including Davis, were arrested for insurrection and imprisoned. However, President Andrew Johnson issued a general amnesty and pardon for most Confederate leaders in 1868, which allowed them to regain their citizenship rights, including the right to hold office. However, the Fourteenth Amendment's disqualification clause still applied to those specifically excluded by Congress.
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After the Civil War, many former Confederate leaders, including Davis, were arrested for insurrection and imprisoned. However, President Andrew Johnson issued a general amnesty and pardon for most Confederate leaders in 1868, which allowed them to regain their citizenship rights, including the right to hold office. However, the Fourteenth Amendment's disqualification clause still applied to those specifically excluded by Congress.
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Trump isn’t being charged with seditious conspiracy or insurrection.
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@Athias
I wish there was a mandatory class for students named "the work habits of a government employee"
That itself would destroy American fascism economically.
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@Athias
Well yeah, in a debate where you have one side presenting "what DOES work" versus "what MIGHT work".... it becomes easily apparent what the outcome is because the "MIGHT Work" side has a much larger share of the burden of proof.
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@Athias
Communism and fascism would be identical if it were not for the concept of a property deed.
I would counter and say we live in a quasi-fascist state, and not a quasi-communist state...
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@Best.Korea
How many people will lose healthcare because of Trump?
You mean how many useless nepotic government officials in "healthcare" will lose their jobs so people can have more of their own money? It's so funny that Marxists feverishly claim that the worker should keep what he produces, yet is all on board for 40% taxation....
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