Title: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 01, 2019, 11:22:18 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 01, 2019, 11:22:18 PM
A new study from Brunel University London found that physically weaker men are more apt to believe in socialist policies, such as redistribution of wealth. Meanwhile, stronger men are more geared to believe in the capitalist concepts, such as the idea that people should keep what you earn.Quote
Brunel University academics studied 171 men aged 18 - 40, examining their overall physical strength, bicep circumference, weight, and height. They also noted the amount of time each individual spent at a gym, and examined these variables in light of whether they subscribed more to capitalist or socialist ideologies. They found that the more physically strong the men were, the less they believed in socialist policies, and the more they believed certain social groups should be dominant.
According to The Times, Brunel University's senior lecturer in Psychology in the College of Health and Life Sciences Michael Price said the study raises questions about the correlation between physical strength and egalitarianism — and also poses something of a "chicken or the egg" philosophical question.
Additionally, Price found that stronger men tend to reject the redistribution of wealth, whether they are financially rich or poor.
"Our results suggest that wealthier men who are more formidable physically are more likely to oppose redistribution of wealth. Essentially, they seem more motivated to defend their resources. But less wealthy men who are still physically formidable don't seem more inclined to support redistribution either," Price said. "They're not demanding a share of the wealth."https://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/05/25/study-physically-weak-men-more-likely-to-be-socialist-strong-men-more-likely-to-be-capitalist
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Bricktop on March 01, 2019, 11:23:42 PM
Post by: Bricktop on March 01, 2019, 11:23:42 PM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 01, 2019, 11:27:58 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 01, 2019, 11:27:58 PM
I believe this. It's been said liberalism is a mental disease. Socialism is too, as well as a physical ailment.Quote from: "Shen Li"ac_toofunny ac_lmfao A new study from Brunel University London found that physically weaker men are more apt to believe in socialist policies, such as redistribution of wealth. Meanwhile, stronger men are more geared to believe in the capitalist concepts, such as the idea that people should keep what you earn.Quote
Brunel University academics studied 171 men aged 18 - 40, examining their overall physical strength, bicep circumference, weight, and height. They also noted the amount of time each individual spent at a gym, and examined these variables in light of whether they subscribed more to capitalist or socialist ideologies. They found that the more physically strong the men were, the less they believed in socialist policies, and the more they believed certain social groups should be dominant.
According to The Times, Brunel University's senior lecturer in Psychology in the College of Health and Life Sciences Michael Price said the study raises questions about the correlation between physical strength and egalitarianism — and also poses something of a "chicken or the egg" philosophical question.
Additionally, Price found that stronger men tend to reject the redistribution of wealth, whether they are financially rich or poor.
"Our results suggest that wealthier men who are more formidable physically are more likely to oppose redistribution of wealth. Essentially, they seem more motivated to defend their resources. But less wealthy men who are still physically formidable don't seem more inclined to support redistribution either," Price said. "They're not demanding a share of the wealth."https://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/05/25/study-physically-weak-men-more-likely-to-be-socialist-strong-men-more-likely-to-be-capitalist
I know you are trolling, but this "study" is hogwash. First of all, progressives like Peaches and his idiotic heroine AOC are NOT SOCIALISTS. They are progressives. They will be the eulogy of the blue collar working classes.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 01, 2019, 11:33:34 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 01, 2019, 11:33:34 PM
Me and Herm are CAPITALISTS!!!Quote from: "Bricktop"
You and Herm are real men. IHJ plays with choo choos.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Bricktop on March 01, 2019, 11:40:02 PM
Post by: Bricktop on March 01, 2019, 11:40:02 PM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 01, 2019, 11:43:35 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 01, 2019, 11:43:35 PM
Me and Herm are CAPITALISTS!!!Quote from: "Bricktop"
You and Herm are real men. IHJ plays with choo choos.
Do those "real men" have responsibility for 20,000 tons of bulk commodities, some of which could wipe out a city? That's for sissy socialists right.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 01, 2019, 11:48:26 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 01, 2019, 11:48:26 PM
Me and Herm are CAPITALISTS!!!Quote from: "Bricktop"
You and Herm are real men. IHJ plays with choo choos.
Do those "real men" have responsibility for 20,000 tons of bulk commodities, some of which could wipe out a city? That's for sissy socialists right.:crazy:
Defensive or what.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Bricktop on March 01, 2019, 11:50:49 PM
Post by: Bricktop on March 01, 2019, 11:50:49 PM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 01, 2019, 11:53:29 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 01, 2019, 11:53:29 PM
Train drivers are the BEST!!!Quote from: "Bricktop"
Best post.
Factoid, the heaviest freight train of all time was in Australia, not Russia.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 02, 2019, 12:09:35 AM
Post by: Anonymous on March 02, 2019, 12:09:35 AM
I believe this. It's been said liberalism is a mental disease. Socialism is too, as well as a physical ailment.Quote from: "Shen Li"ac_toofunny ac_lmfao A new study from Brunel University London found that physically weaker men are more apt to believe in socialist policies, such as redistribution of wealth. Meanwhile, stronger men are more geared to believe in the capitalist concepts, such as the idea that people should keep what you earn.Quote
Brunel University academics studied 171 men aged 18 - 40, examining their overall physical strength, bicep circumference, weight, and height. They also noted the amount of time each individual spent at a gym, and examined these variables in light of whether they subscribed more to capitalist or socialist ideologies. They found that the more physically strong the men were, the less they believed in socialist policies, and the more they believed certain social groups should be dominant.
According to The Times, Brunel University's senior lecturer in Psychology in the College of Health and Life Sciences Michael Price said the study raises questions about the correlation between physical strength and egalitarianism — and also poses something of a "chicken or the egg" philosophical question.
Additionally, Price found that stronger men tend to reject the redistribution of wealth, whether they are financially rich or poor.
"Our results suggest that wealthier men who are more formidable physically are more likely to oppose redistribution of wealth. Essentially, they seem more motivated to defend their resources. But less wealthy men who are still physically formidable don't seem more inclined to support redistribution either," Price said. "They're not demanding a share of the wealth."https://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/05/25/study-physically-weak-men-more-likely-to-be-socialist-strong-men-more-likely-to-be-capitalist
I know you are trolling, but this "study" is hogwash. First of all, progressives like Peaches and his idiotic heroine AOC are NOT SOCIALISTS. They are progressives. They will be the eulogy of the blue collar working classes.
Pogtards are a blight on the entire West. Backed up by billionaires too.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Frood on March 02, 2019, 03:39:19 AM
Post by: Frood on March 02, 2019, 03:39:19 AM
Train drivers are the BEST!!!Quote from: "Bricktop"
Best post.:thumbup:
Factoid, the heaviest freight train of all time was in Australia, not Russia.
Factoid, train driving is pretty easy.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Bricktop on March 02, 2019, 05:13:35 AM
Post by: Bricktop on March 02, 2019, 05:13:35 AM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Frood on March 02, 2019, 05:56:47 AM
Post by: Frood on March 02, 2019, 05:56:47 AM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 02, 2019, 10:31:26 AM
Post by: Anonymous on March 02, 2019, 10:31:26 AM
Train drivers are the BEST!!!Quote from: "Bricktop"
Best post.:thumbup:
Factoid, the heaviest freight train of all time was in Australia, not Russia.
Factoid, train driving is pretty easy.
Here's another one, you and I wouldn't know anything about operating a freight train.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Frood on March 02, 2019, 10:48:20 AM
Post by: Frood on March 02, 2019, 10:48:20 AM
Train drivers are the BEST!!!Quote from: "Bricktop"
Best post.:thumbup:
Factoid, the heaviest freight train of all time was in Australia, not Russia.
Factoid, train driving is pretty easy.
Here's another one, you and I wouldn't know anything about operating a freight train.
Not a fact. As I mentioned awhile ago, I got to drive a train. The rules were far more complex than actually operating it.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on March 02, 2019, 12:24:01 PM
Post by: Odinson on March 02, 2019, 12:24:01 PM
And there should be a universal minimum wage.
I´m all for making money... But I wont start doing anything so that some corporation patron can line his pockets..
Workers should also get stability in their modest lifestyle.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Gaon on March 02, 2019, 12:47:49 PM
Post by: Gaon on March 02, 2019, 12:47:49 PM
I believe workers should have rights..Quote from: "Odinson"
And there should be a universal minimum wage.
I´m all for making money... But I wont start doing anything so that some corporation patron can line his pockets..
Workers should also get stability in their modest lifestyle.
I am a right winger too and I too want to see anyone that wants to work have a job. And everybody should have a job. The state should not have to support the able bodied like Israel does.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on March 02, 2019, 01:10:52 PM
Post by: Odinson on March 02, 2019, 01:10:52 PM
I believe workers should have rights..Quote from: "Odinson"
And there should be a universal minimum wage.
I´m all for making money... But I wont start doing anything so that some corporation patron can line his pockets..
Workers should also get stability in their modest lifestyle.
I am a right winger too and I too want to see anyone that wants to work have a job. And everybody should have a job. The state should not have to support the able bodied like Israel does.
Modern right-wingers are the old communists..
The left-wing parties no longer forward the worker rights...
I dont support the lazy scumbacks either.. Otherwise healthy males and females who choose to not work..
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on March 02, 2019, 01:14:00 PM
Post by: Odinson on March 02, 2019, 01:14:00 PM
Their voters are all pro-multiculturalism, liberal arts, physically weak hippies... They live in some apartments near Helsinki center.
Apartments paid by their daddies..
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Gaon on March 02, 2019, 01:19:19 PM
Post by: Gaon on March 02, 2019, 01:19:19 PM
I believe workers should have rights..Quote from: "Odinson"
And there should be a universal minimum wage.
I´m all for making money... But I wont start doing anything so that some corporation patron can line his pockets..
Workers should also get stability in their modest lifestyle.
I am a right winger too and I too want to see anyone that wants to work have a job. And everybody should have a job. The state should not have to support the able bodied like Israel does.
Modern right-wingers are the old communists..
The left-wing parties no longer forward the worker rights...
I dont support the lazy scumbacks either.. Otherwise healthy males and females who choose to not work..
The old left and right divide is gone. The new left are anti work. In Canada and America, the left opposes all development that creates good paying jobs. Donald Trump, is considered right wing(by American standards), and he supports all initiatives that create good jobs. Canada's NDP and America's contemporary Democrat party are modern leftists and they would stop all large industrial development if they could.
It's obscene that able bodied people receive benefits when jobs are unfilled. It's a big problem in Israel.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: JOE on March 02, 2019, 02:14:18 PM
Post by: JOE on March 02, 2019, 02:14:18 PM
Me and Herm are CAPITALISTS!!!Quote from: "Bricktop"
I'm not, BT.
Capitalism like fascism and communism are essentially variants of Godless inhumane Social Darwinism.
Between them they all of the blood of millions of human souls on their hands.
Of all the ideologies, perhaps Democratic socialism aka Scandinavian/Australian/Canadian style has the least blood on its hands.
When was the last you hard any of those nations start wars?
If anything they are possibly among the few that save more lives than exterminate yhem.
And they are all products of democratic socialism, BT.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 02, 2019, 03:08:17 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 02, 2019, 03:08:17 PM
Train drivers are the BEST!!!Quote from: "Bricktop"
Best post.:thumbup:
Factoid, the heaviest freight train of all time was in Australia, not Russia.
Factoid, train driving is pretty easy.
Here's another one, you and I wouldn't know anything about operating a freight train.
Not a fact. As I mentioned awhile ago, I got to drive a train. The rules were far more complex than actually operating it.
Anyone in Canada would find it had to believe that you would be allowed on railway property and impossible to believe you were allowed inside their equipment. Liability alone would rule that out.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Bricktop on March 02, 2019, 04:41:18 PM
Post by: Bricktop on March 02, 2019, 04:41:18 PM
Me and Herm are CAPITALISTS!!!Quote from: "Bricktop"
I'm not, BT.
Hence, providing consistency with the thesis.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: JOE on March 02, 2019, 05:32:06 PM
Post by: JOE on March 02, 2019, 05:32:06 PM
Me and Herm are CAPITALISTS!!!Quote from: "Bricktop"
I'm not, BT.
Hence, providing consistency with the thesis.
So what? Didn't you say you were on anti-depresseants? Doesn't Herman have a drinking problem?
Heck I don't use any of those. I'm physically and mentally fit and I'm strong.
I work for every penny I get. I don't get welfare or a government subsidy or pensions of any kind.
I don't need a crutch. The only pension I'll get is the one I'll make through stocks, savings and a made up retirement savings plan.
I work for a free enterprise company that receives no subsidies from the government of ANY kind.
Yet, I'M NOT a CAPITALIST, - so there.
I'm actually in favor of a mixed/hybrid system - of the best elements of socialism and capitalism.
Anyways, if you don't share my POV, that's fine. But here are just A FEW highlights of these wonderful variants of Neo-Darwinism:
Capitalism: Belgium's 19th Century colonial genocide of Black Africans in the Beligan Congo (19th Century):
Communism: 20th Century USSR under Stalin massacred no fewer than 20,000,000 of their own citizens through purges, death camps, etc
Fascism: Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, Japan and other like nations of that area murdered at least 50,000,000 people during the 20th century1930s and World War II
There are many other atrocities committed by these 'isms' or Neo Darwinist variants.
If you embrace them that's fine, but I don't.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Bricktop on March 02, 2019, 06:04:40 PM
Post by: Bricktop on March 02, 2019, 06:04:40 PM
We have lived successful and lucrative lives.
Herm has a farm, works half a year, and lives quite comfortably. He has a son...probably going to be a grandfather one day.
I live in a large house overlooking natural bushland, and have two other properties. I have three children and four grandchildren.
Now, what do YOU have Joe? Do you own your accommodation? Got kids?
You're a glorified Uber driver, dumbshit, and whilst you boast about your "normality" let me be clear; you display ALL the characteristics of one suffering severe self esteem issues and social dysfunctionality.
You are also illiterate, which suggests a low IQ, learning disability and perhaps a dash of ADD.
Those of us whom you childishly attempt to smear because of various health issues have risen above, Joe.
You, on the other hand, are going nowhere. Which, let's face it, is where you belong.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on March 02, 2019, 07:06:03 PM
Post by: Odinson on March 02, 2019, 07:06:03 PM
Peasants would be nothing but slaves.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 02, 2019, 08:07:43 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 02, 2019, 08:07:43 PM
There is, however, a big difference between Herman, myself and you.Quote from: "Bricktop"
We have lived successful and lucrative lives.
Herm has a farm, works half a year, and lives quite comfortably. He has a son...probably going to be a grandfather one day.
I live in a large house overlooking natural bushland, and have two other properties. I have three children and four grandchildren.
Now, what do YOU have Joe? Do you own your accommodation? Got kids?
You're a glorified Uber driver, dumbshit, and whilst you boast about your "normality" let me be clear; you display ALL the characteristics of one suffering severe self esteem issues and social dysfunctionality.
You are also illiterate, which suggests a low IQ, learning disability and perhaps a dash of ADD.
Those of us whom you childishly attempt to smear because of various health issues have risen above, Joe.
You, on the other hand, are going nowhere. Which, let's face it, is where you belong.
I don't believe JOE is illiterate and I know he has never had a job driving a limo..
I do believe he is dissatisfied with his life..
He's older than Herman and only a little bit younger than you..
And at his age, the only way he can feel good about himself is to insult other people like Herman, IHJ and yourself..
Other posters I've seen that feel the need to do that are Edward, Mel, and Seamajor..
Do you see a pattern....none of them are particularly stable individuals.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on March 02, 2019, 08:09:09 PM
Post by: Odinson on March 02, 2019, 08:09:09 PM
I believe workers should have rights..Quote from: "Odinson"
And there should be a universal minimum wage.
I´m all for making money... But I wont start doing anything so that some corporation patron can line his pockets..
Workers should also get stability in their modest lifestyle.
I am a right winger too and I too want to see anyone that wants to work have a job. And everybody should have a job. The state should not have to support the able bodied like Israel does.
Modern right-wingers are the old communists..
The left-wing parties no longer forward the worker rights...
I dont support the lazy scumbacks either.. Otherwise healthy males and females who choose to not work..
The old left and right divide is gone. The new left are anti work. In Canada and America, the left opposes all development that creates good paying jobs. Donald Trump, is considered right wing(by American standards), and he supports all initiatives that create good jobs. Canada's NDP and America's contemporary Democrat party are modern leftists and they would stop all large industrial development if they could.
It's obscene that able bodied people receive benefits when jobs are unfilled. It's a big problem in Israel.
The liberals are a malignant growth caused by years of great prosperity and bad habits..
They are alive only because there are better men in our societies.
Many of them talk like the society is somehow supposed to provide them a living..
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Frood on March 02, 2019, 10:33:00 PM
Post by: Frood on March 02, 2019, 10:33:00 PM
Train drivers are the BEST!!!Quote from: "Bricktop"
Best post.:thumbup:
Factoid, the heaviest freight train of all time was in Australia, not Russia.
Factoid, train driving is pretty easy.
Here's another one, you and I wouldn't know anything about operating a freight train.
Not a fact. As I mentioned awhile ago, I got to drive a train. The rules were far more complex than actually operating it.
Anyone in Canada would find it had to believe that you would be allowed on railway property and impossible to believe you were allowed inside their equipment. Liability alone would rule that out.
This is Australia, mate. We're not candy arsed America or Canada. I did indeed drive a diesel train. It was piss easy because it's a piss weak job.
Learn to cope with it.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 02, 2019, 11:02:13 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 02, 2019, 11:02:13 PM
I don't believe JOE is illiterate and I know he has never had a job driving a limo..
arital
I do believe he is dissatisfied with his life..
He's older than Herman and only a little bit younger than you..
And at his age, the only way he can feel good about himself is to insult other people like Herman, IHJ and yourself..
Other posters I've seen that feel the need to do that are Edward, Mel, and Seamajor..
Do you see a pattern....none of them are particularly stable individuals.
We don't know anything about Joe. What he does for a living, his marital status(though I can't see him being in a stable long term relationship), his appearance, his age(I guess about sixty), and what he does with his spare time are all a mystery to us. And that is fine with me, because I don't want to know. Everything he posts about himself and other posters is 100% bullshit. This leads me to believe he is a pathological liar and friendless. But, again I don't care.
Anyway, enough about the attention ho. Capitalism is the lifeblood of an advanced economy. Unions rely on it to build due paying members pensions. If you plan on collecting CPP, guess where they raise money? Capital markets. Capital markets foster job creation. Capital markets improve macroeconomic stability. We all count on them working, so that they can work for us. Blaming capitalism for bad government policy and bureaucratic obstructionism is like blaming the weatherman for a snow storm.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: JOE on March 03, 2019, 01:04:23 AM
Post by: JOE on March 03, 2019, 01:04:23 AM
As fer yerself, you wouldn't make it in the Capitalist world of my Grandfathers time a la 1929.
That was true free market capitalism when capitalists lived an died by the sword, eh?
No holds capitslism was a rough, brutal & barbaric time BT
No time fer bein depressed an feelin sorry fer yerself.
Ya either made it or ya didn't
Everyone was tough cuz theyvhad ta be.
It was survival of the fittest.
Heres how Patton woulda treated you n Herman BT:
Anyways I've survived a wild animal attack in my life which Ausdie Steve Irwin didn't.
I've survived cancer, the type that killed Terry Fox.
Im a product of 'Survival of the Fittest'.
I live and work a free enterprise job.
I get no government handouts.
And yet I don't love the Cspitalist system by any means tho Im actually tougher and can take its rigors better than you could.
Like I said I don't think you could survive in a true capitalist system BT.
There is, however, a big difference between Herman, myself and you.Quote from: "Bricktop"
We have lived successful and lucrative lives.
Herm has a farm, works half a year, and lives quite comfortably. He has a son...probably going to be a grandfather one day.
I live in a large house overlooking natural bushland, and have two other properties. I have three children and four grandchildren.
Now, what do YOU have Joe? Do you own your accommodation? Got kids?
You're a glorified Uber driver, dumbshit, and whilst you boast about your "normality" let me be clear; you display ALL the characteristics of one suffering severe self esteem issues and social dysfunctionality.
You are also illiterate, which suggests a low IQ, learning disability and perhaps a dash of ADD.
Those of us whom you childishly attempt to smear because of various health issues have risen above, Joe.
You, on the other hand, are going nowhere. Which, let's face it, is where you belong.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 03, 2019, 01:25:18 AM
Post by: Anonymous on March 03, 2019, 01:25:18 AM
Yeah but BT, dont forget...you suffered from at least one major depressive episode in your life possibly requiring state funded medical help. And Herman's addicted to the bottleQuote from: "JOE"
Joe this is the kind of thing that makes people not want to engage you in discussions..
You do it to IHJ too and he has been alcohol free for fourteen years..
This is certainly not about capitalism..
If you want a discussion about that read Seoul's post..
This is about you derailing yet another discussion with low blows about a poster's past..
That's fine for flame forums, but we are not a flame forum..
You know that of course which is why you keep wrecking our discussions with flame forum cheap shots.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Bricktop on March 03, 2019, 03:55:08 AM
Post by: Bricktop on March 03, 2019, 03:55:08 AM
Train drivers are the BEST!!!Quote from: "Bricktop"
Best post.:thumbup:
Factoid, the heaviest freight train of all time was in Australia, not Russia.
Factoid, train driving is pretty easy.
Here's another one, you and I wouldn't know anything about operating a freight train.
Not a fact. As I mentioned awhile ago, I got to drive a train. The rules were far more complex than actually operating it.
Anyone in Canada would find it had to believe that you would be allowed on railway property and impossible to believe you were allowed inside their equipment. Liability alone would rule that out.
This is Australia, mate. We're not candy arsed America or Canada. I did indeed drive a diesel train. It was piss easy because it's a piss weak job.
Learn to cope with it.
I call bullshit.
Provide verification. Name the train and line. I'll do the rest.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Bricktop on March 03, 2019, 03:57:30 AM
Post by: Bricktop on March 03, 2019, 03:57:30 AM
Yeah but BT, dont forget...you suffered from at least one major depressive episode in your life possibly requiring state funded medical help.Quote from: "JOE"
Again you demonstrate your ignorance and stupidity in equal amounts.
I have private health insurance, fool.
I pay for everything I have.
You are a parasitic blight on whatever society you infiltrate, and I am grateful that it is not Australian.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Frood on March 03, 2019, 04:05:15 AM
Post by: Frood on March 03, 2019, 04:05:15 AM
Train drivers are the BEST!!!Quote from: "Bricktop"
Best post.:thumbup:
Factoid, the heaviest freight train of all time was in Australia, not Russia.
Factoid, train driving is pretty easy.
Here's another one, you and I wouldn't know anything about operating a freight train.
Not a fact. As I mentioned awhile ago, I got to drive a train. The rules were far more complex than actually operating it.
Anyone in Canada would find it had to believe that you would be allowed on railway property and impossible to believe you were allowed inside their equipment. Liability alone would rule that out.
This is Australia, mate. We're not candy arsed America or Canada. I did indeed drive a diesel train. It was piss easy because it's a piss weak job.
Learn to cope with it.
I call bullshit.
Provide verification. Name the train and line. I'll do the rest.
If I did that it would incriminate those who don't need to be named.
What I can say is that it wasn't an electric train and that it was in Australia.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: JOE on March 03, 2019, 06:18:14 AM
Post by: JOE on March 03, 2019, 06:18:14 AM
Yeah but BT, dont forget...you suffered from at least one major depressive episode in your life possibly requiring state funded medical help. And Herman's addicted to the bottleQuote from: "JOE"
Joe this is the kind of thing that makes people not want to engage you in discussions..
You do it to IHJ too and he has been alcohol free for fourteen years..
This is certainly not about capitalism..
If you want a discussion about that read Seoul's post..
This is about you derailing yet another discussion with low blows about a poster's past..
That's fine for flame forums, but we are not a flame forum..
You know that of course which is why you keep wrecking our discussions with flame forum cheap shots.
I'm sorry I shouldn't do that Fashionista.
I'm just pointing out why I don't love the capitalist system like Bricktop does or identifies with.
Bricktop thinks he's a capitalist but doesn't really comprehend what the essence of true capitalism is.
As Dinky had previously pointed ot He had a nice taxpayer funded government job with benefits which he today is enjoying because of the largesse of the public purse. Thats more like socialism I believe. Yet he and others constantly trash socialism.
In a true capitalist world theres no government support. Its dog eat dog.
if ya don't make it, ya don't survive. There's no time for anyone who suffers a personal/emotional setback in life. Nah, thats fer weaklings. Thats socialism, man! Kind of like the scene in the dirty dozen:
Yeah that's capitalism in its purest form
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Gaon on March 03, 2019, 10:48:04 AM
Post by: Gaon on March 03, 2019, 10:48:04 AM
Train drivers are the BEST!!!Quote from: "Bricktop"
Best post.:thumbup:
Factoid, the heaviest freight train of all time was in Australia, not Russia.
Factoid, train driving is pretty easy.
Here's another one, you and I wouldn't know anything about operating a freight train.
Not a fact. As I mentioned awhile ago, I got to drive a train. The rules were far more complex than actually operating it.
Anyone in Canada would find it had to believe that you would be allowed on railway property and impossible to believe you were allowed inside their equipment. Liability alone would rule that out.
This is Australia, mate. We're not candy arsed America or Canada. I did indeed drive a diesel train. It was piss easy because it's a piss weak job.
Learn to cope with it.
I call bullshit.
Provide verification. Name the train and line. I'll do the rest.
I say it's bullshit too. I am certain it is. Canada, Australia, Israel do not let people off the street play engineer with millions of dollars worth of potentially dangerous heavy equipment.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on March 03, 2019, 11:54:35 AM
Post by: Odinson on March 03, 2019, 11:54:35 AM
The products and services deteriorate due to the hunt for bigger profits.
The big companies snuff the little companies so that they can keep monopoly on certain things.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Zetsu on March 03, 2019, 01:23:35 PM
Post by: Zetsu on March 03, 2019, 01:23:35 PM
At worst, capitalism works like communism did..Quote from: "Odinson"
The products and services deteriorate due to the hunt for bigger profits.
The big companies snuff the little companies so that they can keep monopoly on certain things.
Tbh at least capitalism can be played like a game only if people got what it takes and toughen up, but communism/socialism is really people wanting to be spoon fed and have their ass wiped by others. Though I'm no fan of anything over 90% capitalism, maybe something like the US would be the best system atm, not Hong Kong despite how attractive the tax rate is.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 03, 2019, 01:27:38 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 03, 2019, 01:27:38 PM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Frood on March 03, 2019, 02:09:56 PM
Post by: Frood on March 03, 2019, 02:09:56 PM
Train drivers are the BEST!!!Quote from: "Bricktop"
Best post.:thumbup:
Factoid, the heaviest freight train of all time was in Australia, not Russia.
Factoid, train driving is pretty easy.
Here's another one, you and I wouldn't know anything about operating a freight train.
Not a fact. As I mentioned awhile ago, I got to drive a train. The rules were far more complex than actually operating it.
Anyone in Canada would find it had to believe that you would be allowed on railway property and impossible to believe you were allowed inside their equipment. Liability alone would rule that out.
This is Australia, mate. We're not candy arsed America or Canada. I did indeed drive a diesel train. It was piss easy because it's a piss weak job.
Learn to cope with it.
I call bullshit.
Provide verification. Name the train and line. I'll do the rest.
I say it's bullshit too. I am certain it is. Canada, Australia, Israel do not let people off the street play engineer with millions of dollars worth of potentially dangerous heavy equipment.
You'd be surprised at the number of things I've had a go at which I've not been officially permitted to or even known to have done.
In this case it was because a good friend got clearance for me to do a ride along and he and his coworker were comfortable with letting me control the thing provided I do exactly as instructed and never mention their names or organisation (for obvious reasons).
I can't remember how long I drove the thing before it bored me to tears. Maybe a couple hours. Driving it was pretty simple in itself. Knowledge of that stretch and the systems onboard were more involved and I leaned on them to tell me when to back off or increase speeds on stuff like bends, crossings, straights, and built up areas.
I poke fun at IHJ partly because it winds him up when I point out that driving a bus or AB trailer takes more skill and they don't have training wheels (tracks) and because he can't fathom how I know this to be true from a brief personal experience his mind and ego won't process.
If there is someone here who works at mining, I went for a joy ride in one of these too, many years ago. It was brand spanking new and after going up then down a mountainside, I couldn't find reverse and kept losing maneuvering room with every attempt at backing away from a huge ledge. I did eventually get reverse to engage but not before nearly shtting myself.
Tell me this too isn't so.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 03, 2019, 02:13:39 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 03, 2019, 02:13:39 PM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Frood on March 03, 2019, 02:15:43 PM
Post by: Frood on March 03, 2019, 02:15:43 PM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 03, 2019, 03:40:57 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 03, 2019, 03:40:57 PM
At worst, capitalism works like communism did..Quote from: "Odinson"
The products and services deteriorate due to the hunt for bigger profits.
The big companies snuff the little companies so that they can keep monopoly on certain things.
Tbh at least capitalism can be played like a game only if people got what it takes and toughen up, but communism/socialism is really people wanting to be spoon fed and have their ass wiped by others. Though I'm no fan of anything over 90% capitalism, maybe something like the US would be the best system atm, not Hong Kong despite how attractive the tax rate is.ac_unsure
Hong Kong has ceded the international city title to Singapore..
Hong Kong's raison d'être is a safe haven for mainland money.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Bricktop on March 03, 2019, 04:54:18 PM
Post by: Bricktop on March 03, 2019, 04:54:18 PM
If I did that it would incriminate those who don't need to be named.
What I can say is that it wasn't an electric train and that it was in Australia.
Australia does not have a vast rail network.
I call bullshit.
But then again, that applies to everything you say in a forum anyway, so who's surprised?
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 03, 2019, 04:59:10 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 03, 2019, 04:59:10 PM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Bricktop on March 03, 2019, 08:04:00 PM
Post by: Bricktop on March 03, 2019, 08:04:00 PM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Frood on March 03, 2019, 09:17:28 PM
Post by: Frood on March 03, 2019, 09:17:28 PM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 03, 2019, 10:37:47 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 03, 2019, 10:37:47 PM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Bricktop on March 03, 2019, 10:38:21 PM
Post by: Bricktop on March 03, 2019, 10:38:21 PM
Tissue, boys?Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"
What for.
Wipe up your own dribble.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Frood on March 03, 2019, 10:46:43 PM
Post by: Frood on March 03, 2019, 10:46:43 PM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 12:28:55 AM
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 12:28:55 AM
Interesting thread.Quote from: "Peaches"ac_smile
Nobody should be surprised it took this turn, especially considering the person who started this thread.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Bricktop on March 04, 2019, 12:46:31 AM
Post by: Bricktop on March 04, 2019, 12:46:31 AM
Once a liar, always a liar.
Once a drunk....you get the idea.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Frood on March 04, 2019, 12:50:08 AM
Post by: Frood on March 04, 2019, 12:50:08 AM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 12:55:51 AM
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 12:55:51 AM
Shen Li is a lying, trolling, drunk?Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"
That's what it sounds like the brother is saying. I don't think she is all that bad.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Frood on March 04, 2019, 12:57:28 AM
Post by: Frood on March 04, 2019, 12:57:28 AM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 06:48:34 AM
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 06:48:34 AM
Interesting thread.Quote from: "Peaches"ac_smile
Nobody should be surprised it took this turn, especially considering the person who started this thread.
Just so. I've been known to use the same Seagull tactic myself.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 10:30:00 AM
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 10:30:00 AM
Interesting thread.Quote from: "Peaches"ac_smile
Nobody should be surprised it took this turn, especially considering the person who started this thread.
Just so. I've been known to use the same Seagull tactic myself.:laugh:
I've heard of seagull management.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 12:32:22 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 12:32:22 PM
Interesting thread.Quote from: "Peaches"ac_smile
Nobody should be surprised it took this turn, especially considering the person who started this thread.
Just so. I've been known to use the same Seagull tactic myself.:laugh:
I've heard of seagull management.
Seagull posting is similar. A poster who hasn't been around for a while flies in, drops some trollbait, and flies off.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 12:39:37 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 12:39:37 PM
Interesting thread.Quote from: "Peaches"ac_smile
Nobody should be surprised it took this turn, especially considering the person who started this thread.
Just so. I've been known to use the same Seagull tactic myself.:laugh:
I've heard of seagull management.
Seagull posting is similar. A poster who hasn't been around for a while flies in, drops some trollbait, and flies off.
I see, makes sense.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Zetsu on March 04, 2019, 01:51:53 PM
Post by: Zetsu on March 04, 2019, 01:51:53 PM
At worst, capitalism works like communism did..Quote from: "Odinson"
The products and services deteriorate due to the hunt for bigger profits.
The big companies snuff the little companies so that they can keep monopoly on certain things.
Tbh at least capitalism can be played like a game only if people got what it takes and toughen up, but communism/socialism is really people wanting to be spoon fed and have their ass wiped by others. Though I'm no fan of anything over 90% capitalism, maybe something like the US would be the best system atm, not Hong Kong despite how attractive the tax rate is.ac_unsure
Hong Kong has ceded the international city title to Singapore..
Hong Kong's raison d'être is a safe haven for mainland money.
HK is out of control atm, too much wealth and demand at once location, but limited resource like housing, milk powder, etc.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Frood on March 04, 2019, 01:52:23 PM
Post by: Frood on March 04, 2019, 01:52:23 PM
Interesting thread.Quote from: "Peaches"ac_smile
Nobody should be surprised it took this turn, especially considering the person who started this thread.
Just so. I've been known to use the same Seagull tactic myself.:laugh:
I've heard of seagull management.
Seagull posting is similar. A poster who hasn't been around for a while flies in, drops some trollbait, and flies off.
Seagulls don't like dropping anything except poo.
You're talking about Stork Posting.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 02:59:18 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 02:59:18 PM
Interesting thread.Quote from: "Peaches"ac_smile
Nobody should be surprised it took this turn, especially considering the person who started this thread.
Just so. I've been known to use the same Seagull tactic myself.:laugh:
I've heard of seagull management.
Seagull posting is similar.A poster who hasn't been around for a while flies in, drops some trollbait, and flies off.
The definition of Joe.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Frood on March 04, 2019, 03:01:09 PM
Post by: Frood on March 04, 2019, 03:01:09 PM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 08:14:03 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 08:14:03 PM
Interesting thread.Quote from: "Peaches"ac_smile
Nobody should be surprised it took this turn, especially considering the person who started this thread.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: JOE on March 04, 2019, 08:23:50 PM
Post by: JOE on March 04, 2019, 08:23:50 PM
Interesting thread.Quote from: "Peaches"ac_smile
Nobody should be surprised it took this turn, especially considering the person who started this thread.
Just so. I've been known to use the same Seagull tactic myself.:laugh:
I've heard of seagull management.
Seagull posting is similar.A poster who hasn't been around for a while flies in, drops some trollbait, and flies off.
The definition of Joe.
Seoulbro your major problem is that you simply dont like people disagreeing with you.
Personally I dont mind if someone holds views contrary to my own, an if thet present enough credible evidence to discredit my POV & support theirs, I'll change nmy POV.
For example while I voted for Justin Trudeau I may be inclined to switch my vote next time round if someone better comes along.
And you have presented some credible evidence supported by various articles that Trudeau may not be the best person for the job. I don't like to admit that but as the news events unfold I may be inclined , tho reluctantly, to share your pov.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 08:27:52 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 08:27:52 PM
Interesting thread.Quote from: "Peaches"ac_smile
Nobody should be surprised it took this turn, especially considering the person who started this thread.
Just so. I've been known to use the same Seagull tactic myself.:laugh:
I've heard of seagull management.
Seagull posting is similar.A poster who hasn't been around for a while flies in, drops some trollbait, and flies off.
The definition of Joe.
Seoulbro your major problem is that you simply dont like people disagreeing with you.
Personally I dont mind if someone holds views contrary to my own, an if thet present enough credible evidence to discredit my POV & support theirs, I'll change nmy POV.
For example while I voted for Justin Trudeau I may be inclined to switch my vote next time round if someone better comes along.
And you have presented some credible evidence supported by various articles that Trudeau may not be the best person for the job. I don't like to admit that but as the news events unfold I may be inclined , tho reluctantly, to share your pov.
No, SB and Dinky described you and I perfectly. We drop in drop in, drop trollbait and fly off.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 09:19:05 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 09:19:05 PM
Interesting thread.Quote from: "Peaches"ac_smile
Nobody should be surprised it took this turn, especially considering the person who started this thread.
Just so. I've been known to use the same Seagull tactic myself.:laugh:
I've heard of seagull management.
Seagull posting is similar.A poster who hasn't been around for a while flies in, drops some trollbait, and flies off.
The definition of Joe.
Seoulbro your major problem is that you simply dont like people disagreeing with you.
Personally I dont mind if someone holds views contrary to my own, an if thet present enough credible evidence to discredit my POV & support theirs, I'll change nmy POV.
For example while I voted for Justin Trudeau I may be inclined to switch my vote next time round if someone better comes along.
And you have presented some credible evidence supported by various articles that Trudeau may not be the best person for the job. I don't like to admit that but as the news events unfold I may be inclined , tho reluctantly, to share your pov.
No, SB and Dinky described you and I perfectly. We drop in drop in, drop trollbait and fly off.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 05, 2019, 01:41:15 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 05, 2019, 01:41:15 PM
Interesting thread.Quote from: "Peaches"ac_smile
Nobody should be surprised it took this turn, especially considering the person who started this thread.
Just so. I've been known to use the same Seagull tactic myself.:laugh:
I've heard of seagull management.
Seagull posting is similar.A poster who hasn't been around for a while flies in, drops some trollbait, and flies off.
The definition of Joe.
Seoulbro your major problem is that you simply dont like people disagreeing with you.
Personally I dont mind if someone holds views contrary to my own, an if thet present enough credible evidence to discredit my POV & support theirs, I'll change nmy POV.
For example while I voted for Justin Trudeau I may be inclined to switch my vote next time round if someone better comes along.
And you have presented some credible evidence supported by various articles that Trudeau may not be the best person for the job. I don't like to admit that but as the news events unfold I may be inclined , tho reluctantly, to share your pov.
No, SB and Dinky described you and I perfectly. We drop in drop in, drop trollbait and fly off.
But, at least you don't derail discussions just to get attention like the old virgin does.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on March 06, 2019, 01:04:14 PM
Post by: Odinson on March 06, 2019, 01:04:14 PM
Free medical care and free education programs..
With all these socialist things america.. Living in ignorance and misery is a choice..
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 06, 2019, 01:07:43 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 06, 2019, 01:07:43 PM
Even America has all kinds of social programs which are often more generous than ours..Quote from: "Odinson"
Free medical care and free education programs..
With all these socialist things america.. Living in ignorance and misery is a choice..
Social programs seem to cost less in Northern Europe than they do in North America.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: JOE on March 06, 2019, 01:42:17 PM
Post by: JOE on March 06, 2019, 01:42:17 PM
Even America has all kinds of social programs which are often more generous than ours..Quote from: "Odinson"
Free medical care and free education programs..
With all these socialist things america.. Living in ignorance and misery is a choice..
The ultra wealthy in America constantly complain that the top marginal tax rate for them is too high. I believe its less than 38%?
Yet in Hitler's Germany which has been acclaimed as one of the most economically successful nations in history, he raised the taxes of the wealthy to at least 50%. Yet, they supported him. All those ballyhooed public works projects Trump has proposed take money and taxes. He shouldlearn from his ideological mentor Adolph.
Anyways under H, every German had free state subsidized healthcare, funded partially by the higher marginal tax rate he imposed on the rich. Tho evil, Hitler has been portrayed as a fascist while many of his social policies were socialist including free healthcare
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Blazor on March 06, 2019, 02:15:50 PM
Post by: Blazor on March 06, 2019, 02:15:50 PM
Even America has all kinds of social programs which are often more generous than ours..Quote from: "Odinson"
Free medical care and free education programs..
With all these socialist things america.. Living in ignorance and misery is a choice..
These are usually for people that make under the poverty line. AKA low middle to middle class gets excluded.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on March 06, 2019, 02:28:04 PM
Post by: Odinson on March 06, 2019, 02:28:04 PM
Even America has all kinds of social programs which are often more generous than ours..Quote from: "Odinson"
Free medical care and free education programs..
With all these socialist things america.. Living in ignorance and misery is a choice..
These are usually for people that make under the poverty line. AKA low middle to middle class gets excluded.
What is the poverty line?
How much can you earn in a year and still be considered poor.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Blazor on March 06, 2019, 02:40:29 PM
Post by: Blazor on March 06, 2019, 02:40:29 PM
Even America has all kinds of social programs which are often more generous than ours..Quote from: "Odinson"
Free medical care and free education programs..
With all these socialist things america.. Living in ignorance and misery is a choice..
These are usually for people that make under the poverty line. AKA low middle to middle class gets excluded.
What is the poverty line?
How much can you earn in a year and still be considered poor.
The national one varies depending on how many are in the household.
1 person = $12,490
2 person = $16,910
3 person = $21,330
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Zetsu on March 06, 2019, 02:44:27 PM
Post by: Zetsu on March 06, 2019, 02:44:27 PM
Even America has all kinds of social programs which are often more generous than ours..Quote from: "Odinson"
Free medical care and free education programs..
With all these socialist things america.. Living in ignorance and misery is a choice..
The ultra wealthy in America constantly complain that the top marginal tax rate for them is too high. I believe its less than 38%?https://www.taxpolicycenter.org/statistics/historical-highest-marginal-income-tax-rates
Yet in Hitler's Germany which has been acclaimed as one of the most economically successful nations in history, he raised the taxes of the wealthy to at least 50%. Yet, they supported him. All those ballyhooed public works projects Trump has proposed take money and taxes. He shouldlearn from his ideological mentor Adolph.
Anyways under H, every German had free state subsidized healthcare, funded partially by the higher marginal tax rate he imposed on the rich. Tho evil, Hitler has been portrayed as a fascist while many of his social policies were socialist including free healthcare
But since we make more money Joe, I think it's only fair we reside our business in Hong Kong or Ireland. I really believe the middle and lower class shouldn't pay anymore than 18% too, other wise it's nothing but just theft.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 06, 2019, 03:13:08 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 06, 2019, 03:13:08 PM
Even America has all kinds of social programs which are often more generous than ours..Quote from: "Odinson"
Free medical care and free education programs..
With all these socialist things america.. Living in ignorance and misery is a choice..
The ultra wealthy in America constantly complain that the top marginal tax rate for them is too high. I believe its less than 38%?https://www.taxpolicycenter.org/statistics/historical-highest-marginal-income-tax-rates
Yet in Hitler's Germany which has been acclaimed as one of the most economically successful nations in history, he raised the taxes of the wealthy to at least 50%. Yet, they supported him. All those ballyhooed public works projects Trump has proposed take money and taxes. He shouldlearn from his ideological mentor Adolph.Anyways under H, every German had free state subsidized healthcare, funded partially by the higher marginal tax rate he imposed on the rich.Tho evil, Hitler has been portrayed as a fascist while many of his social policies were socialist including free healthcare
Totally subsidized by robbing persecuted citizens and conquered nations..
You're trying too hard with the trolling lately.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Bricktop on March 06, 2019, 04:34:26 PM
Post by: Bricktop on March 06, 2019, 04:34:26 PM
Yet in Hitler's Germany which has been acclaimed as one of the most economically successful nations in history, he raised the taxes of the wealthy to at least 50%.
"Herr Krupps. Ve vill raise your taxes to 50%!!!"
"But...mein Fuhrer...ve cannot pay zo much"
"Undt ve vill give you very large orders for tanks, guns undt big buildings and millions of tons of gud German steel!!!
"Seig Heil".
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 06, 2019, 05:51:26 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 06, 2019, 05:51:26 PM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Bricktop on March 06, 2019, 06:10:25 PM
Post by: Bricktop on March 06, 2019, 06:10:25 PM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 06, 2019, 06:20:42 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 06, 2019, 06:20:42 PM
As Churchill said, raising taxes to create wealth is like trying to lift yourself up in a bucket, whilst standing in it.Quote from: "Bricktop"
It's amazing every generation of politicians think they can make that mistake and get a different result.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on March 11, 2019, 04:08:54 PM
Post by: Odinson on March 11, 2019, 04:08:54 PM
They are a bunch of deceitful, greedy wastes of skin whom would sell their own mother.
Sacrificing entire nations in the pursuit of personal gratification.
They do not build anything that lasts.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: caskur on March 11, 2019, 04:27:56 PM
Post by: caskur on March 11, 2019, 04:27:56 PM
Initially Hitler was a good leader for the German people from what I've read. The treaty of Versailles was truly crippling for Germany. Hitler got people working for the dole by planting trees in the forests, the Hitler Youth... stuff like that BUT he was NOT a good guy at all. Maybe he was a victim of
He murdered 6,000 out of 10,000 Christian Bible Students because they wouldn't pledge allegence to the Nazi Party. Jews weren't the only victims and many artists had to escape to America to avoid being killed in Hitler's Germany.
Good people do not do that.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: caskur on March 11, 2019, 04:32:15 PM
Post by: caskur on March 11, 2019, 04:32:15 PM
You don't hear of or see that movie these days, I wonder why?
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 11, 2019, 04:33:09 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 11, 2019, 04:33:09 PM
Real hardcore capitalists are rats who are not loyal to anything but the almighty dollar.Quote from: "Odinson"
They are a bunch of deceitful, greedy wastes of skin whom would sell their own mother.
Sacrificing entire nations in the pursuit of personal gratification.
They do not build anything that lasts.
My pension and my retirement is dependent on capital markets working.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: caskur on March 11, 2019, 04:35:44 PM
Post by: caskur on March 11, 2019, 04:35:44 PM
Real hardcore capitalists are rats who are not loyal to anything but the almighty dollar.Quote from: "Odinson"
They are a bunch of deceitful, greedy wastes of skin whom would sell their own mother.
Sacrificing entire nations in the pursuit of personal gratification.
They do not build anything that lasts.
My pension and my retirement is dependent on capital markets working.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Invest in realestate.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 11, 2019, 04:37:53 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 11, 2019, 04:37:53 PM
Real hardcore capitalists are rats who are not loyal to anything but the almighty dollar.Quote from: "Odinson"
They are a bunch of deceitful, greedy wastes of skin whom would sell their own mother.
Sacrificing entire nations in the pursuit of personal gratification.
They do not build anything that lasts.
My pension and my retirement is dependent on capital markets working.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Invest in realestate.
It would've been a good idea twenty years ago when houses here were undervalued..
My husband can do all renos on fixer uppers too.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: caskur on March 11, 2019, 04:56:42 PM
Post by: caskur on March 11, 2019, 04:56:42 PM
Real hardcore capitalists are rats who are not loyal to anything but the almighty dollar.Quote from: "Odinson"
They are a bunch of deceitful, greedy wastes of skin whom would sell their own mother.
Sacrificing entire nations in the pursuit of personal gratification.
They do not build anything that lasts.
My pension and my retirement is dependent on capital markets working.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Invest in realestate.
It would've been a good idea twenty years ago when houses here were undervalued..
My husband can do all renos on fixer uppers too.
Yeah but I was thinking more like buy a couple of cheapies for your kids...
The Italians where I live were clever 30 years ago investing in real estatefor their kids... But it's not going to get better.
We'll have to do a realestate thread soon... not today but I'll start one in a few weeks when I'm not so busy.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 11, 2019, 05:11:35 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 11, 2019, 05:11:35 PM
We'll have to do a realestate thread soon... not today but I'll start one in a few weeks when I'm not so busy.
I hope I can survive until then financially, while I await your expertise in yet another area I know much better than you do.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: JOE on March 11, 2019, 06:00:23 PM
Post by: JOE on March 11, 2019, 06:00:23 PM
Real hardcore capitalists are rats who are not loyal to anything but the almighty dollar.Quote from: "Odinson"
They are a bunch of deceitful, greedy wastes of skin whom would sell their own mother.
Sacrificing entire nations in the pursuit of personal gratification.
They do not build anything that lasts.
My pension and my retirement is dependent on capital markets working.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Invest in realestate.
It would've been a good idea twenty years ago when houses here were undervalued..
My husband can do all renos on fixer uppers too.
Yeah but I was thinking more like buy a couple of cheapies for your kids...
The Italians where I live were clever 30 years ago investing in real estatefor their kids... But it's not going to get better.
There'll probably be a worldwide real estate crash one day followed by plumetting real estate values.
It has to....because the economic fundamentals are not sound given unsustainable debt levels being built up.
So unless you're Donald Trump with the Mafia to bail you out I wouldn't be too invested in Real Estate.
And those Italians where you live are likely subsidized by their local Mafia.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: caskur on March 11, 2019, 08:01:01 PM
Post by: caskur on March 11, 2019, 08:01:01 PM
Real hardcore capitalists are rats who are not loyal to anything but the almighty dollar.Quote from: "Odinson"
They are a bunch of deceitful, greedy wastes of skin whom would sell their own mother.
Sacrificing entire nations in the pursuit of personal gratification.
They do not build anything that lasts.
My pension and my retirement is dependent on capital markets working.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Invest in realestate.
It would've been a good idea twenty years ago when houses here were undervalued..
My husband can do all renos on fixer uppers too.
Yeah but I was thinking more like buy a couple of cheapies for your kids...
The Italians where I live were clever 30 years ago investing in real estatefor their kids... But it's not going to get better.
There'll probably be a worldwide real estate crash one day followed by plumetting real estate values.
It has to....because the economic fundamentals are not sound given unsustainable debt levels being built up.
So unless you're Donald Trump with the Mafia to bail you out I wouldn't be too invested in Real Estate.
And those Italians where you live are likely subsidized by their local Mafia.
Your kids have to grow up and pay rent anyway...
I pay nothing because my mortgage wass paid off over 10 years ago but the family across the road renting off the government have to pay $500 a week rent....who is better off? Me who took up a mortgage in the 80s or the fools across the road who didn't commit at the same time I did when they could have?
And like Bricktop, I have a designer home too, one of a kind.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 11, 2019, 08:15:52 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 11, 2019, 08:15:52 PM
Real hardcore capitalists are rats who are not loyal to anything but the almighty dollar.Quote from: "Odinson"
They are a bunch of deceitful, greedy wastes of skin whom would sell their own mother.
Sacrificing entire nations in the pursuit of personal gratification.
They do not build anything that lasts.
My pension and my retirement is dependent on capital markets working.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Invest in realestate.
It would've been a good idea twenty years ago when houses here were undervalued..
My husband can do all renos on fixer uppers too.
Yeah but I was thinking more like buy a couple of cheapies for your kids...
The Italians where I live were clever 30 years ago investing in real estatefor their kids... But it's not going to get better.
There'll probably be a worldwide real estate crash one day followed by plumetting real estate values.
It has to....because the economic fundamentals are not sound given unsustainable debt levels being built up.
So unless you're Donald Trump with the Mafia to bail you out I wouldn't be too invested in Real Estate.
And those Italians where you live are likely subsidized by their local Mafia.
Your kids have to grow up and pay rent anyway...
I pay nothing because my mortgage wass paid off over 10 years ago but the family across the road renting off the government have to pay $500 a week rent....who is better off? Me who took up a mortgage in the 80s or the fools across the road who didn't commit at the same time I did when they could have?
And like Bricktop, I have a designer home too, one of a kind.
JOE doesn't have children, investments or real estate..
He is in no position to give financial advice to anyone.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 11, 2019, 08:48:40 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 11, 2019, 08:48:40 PM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: caskur on March 11, 2019, 09:09:26 PM
Post by: caskur on March 11, 2019, 09:09:26 PM
Instead of us paying a mortgage over 25 years, we did it in 10... twice.
If you pay fortnightly like I did, you get 13 months, not 12 months... Doing it the way I did, I saved $160,000 TWICE paying my places off 15 years earlier... and it didn't hurt one bit.
About 25 years ago I saw Trump on Oprah where he was asked about money. EVERYTHING he said to do, I was already doing.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 11, 2019, 09:10:59 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 11, 2019, 09:10:59 PM
If you want to fail at life, follow old Joe's advice.Quote from: "Herman"
Good advice.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Gaon on March 11, 2019, 11:10:28 PM
Post by: Gaon on March 11, 2019, 11:10:28 PM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on March 11, 2019, 11:52:39 PM
Post by: Odinson on March 11, 2019, 11:52:39 PM
They are just against something because its Trumps policy..
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on March 11, 2019, 11:55:34 PM
Post by: Odinson on March 11, 2019, 11:55:34 PM
He doesnt interest me as much as other nazis.
He really knew what it was all about...
And the modern media is using the same tactics.
Most people are dumb sheep...
Gullible idiots who need to be protected from themselves..
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Frood on March 12, 2019, 12:17:00 AM
Post by: Frood on March 12, 2019, 12:17:00 AM
I wish I had the money to invest in condos after I was released from the army. Housing prices in Israel have soared.Quote from: "Gaon"
Be happy you're not caught up in the housing bubbles.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 12, 2019, 12:56:20 AM
Post by: Anonymous on March 12, 2019, 12:56:20 AM
I wish I had the money to invest in condos after I was released from the army. Housing prices in Israel have soared.Quote from: "Gaon"
Be happy you're not caught up in the housing bubbles.
The housing market in most of Canada has softened.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Bricktop on March 12, 2019, 01:08:43 AM
Post by: Bricktop on March 12, 2019, 01:08:43 AM
I wish I had the money to invest in condos after I was released from the army. Housing prices in Israel have soared.Quote from: "Gaon"
Be happy you're not caught up in the housing bubbles.
None of those beyond the black stump, eh, Aaron?
If a house in the bush increases in value $10 over 20 years, it's a big win, right?
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Gaon on March 12, 2019, 01:18:58 AM
Post by: Gaon on March 12, 2019, 01:18:58 AM
I wish I had the money to invest in condos after I was released from the army. Housing prices in Israel have soared.Quote from: "Gaon"
Be happy you're not caught up in the housing bubbles.
If that happens here in Vancouver, it will lead to chaos.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Frood on March 12, 2019, 01:35:15 AM
Post by: Frood on March 12, 2019, 01:35:15 AM
I wish I had the money to invest in condos after I was released from the army. Housing prices in Israel have soared.Quote from: "Gaon"
Be happy you're not caught up in the housing bubbles.
If that happens here in Vancouver, it will lead to chaos.
It's reported here that Vancouver is in the top 5 for bubble dangers.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Gaon on March 12, 2019, 01:40:29 AM
Post by: Gaon on March 12, 2019, 01:40:29 AM
I wish I had the money to invest in condos after I was released from the army. Housing prices in Israel have soared.Quote from: "Gaon"
Be happy you're not caught up in the housing bubbles.
If that happens here in Vancouver, it will lead to chaos.
It's reported here that Vancouver is in the top 5 for bubble dangers.
That would not surprise anyone in this city.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Frood on March 12, 2019, 01:56:35 AM
Post by: Frood on March 12, 2019, 01:56:35 AM
I wish I had the money to invest in condos after I was released from the army. Housing prices in Israel have soared.Quote from: "Gaon"
Be happy you're not caught up in the housing bubbles.
If that happens here in Vancouver, it will lead to chaos.
It's reported here that Vancouver is in the top 5 for bubble dangers.
That would not surprise anyone in this city.
'Toronto's real estate market is more of a bubble than Metro Vancouver's, but Vancouver is still the fourth most-inflated globally, and has seen world's third steepest price growth'
'For years it may have been perceived as the other way round, but the real estate market in Metro Vancouver is currently in less extreme bubble territory than Greater Toronto, according to a global housing market report released September 27.
However, the UBS Group's annual Global Real Estate Bubble Index still ranked the two Canadian cities in third and fourth in its global ranking of most-inflated housing markets, after Hong Kong and Munich.
Six cities in the U.S. investment bank's study of 20 major world cities were considered to be in dangerous bubble territory, with Amsterdam and London being the other two.
Other cities known for their expensive real estate, such as San Francisco, New York and Sydney, were considered overvalued but not in a bubble. Housing in Singapore, often touted as one of the world's least-affordable cities, was deemed at fair value. And it might be time to invest in Chicago real estate, as that was the only city described as undervalued.'
Something to consider.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 12, 2019, 09:12:52 AM
Post by: Anonymous on March 12, 2019, 09:12:52 AM
Zetsu and realgrimm live in Toronto and Seoul lives less than an hour away from that city..
I hope they share what's happening in the Southern Ontario housing market.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 12, 2019, 11:31:37 AM
Post by: Anonymous on March 12, 2019, 11:31:37 AM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on March 14, 2019, 09:41:37 PM
Post by: Odinson on March 14, 2019, 09:41:37 PM
True finns (nationalists)
And the national coalition party (right-wing capitalists).
I just answered that we shouldnt be the leading nation in green energy at the expense of the taxpayers.
And that we shouldnt join NATO because that would make our nation more likely to get attacked.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 14, 2019, 11:55:05 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 14, 2019, 11:55:05 PM
I just took the election candidate test... It determines what candidates are best for me..Quote from: "Odinson"
True finns (nationalists)
And the national coalition party (right-wing capitalists).
I just answered that we shouldnt be the leading nation in green energy at the expense of the taxpayers.
And that we shouldnt join NATO because that would make our nation more likely to get attacked.
Is their a Finnish election coming up?
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on March 15, 2019, 10:14:04 AM
Post by: Odinson on March 15, 2019, 10:14:04 AM
I just took the election candidate test... It determines what candidates are best for me..Quote from: "Odinson"
True finns (nationalists)
And the national coalition party (right-wing capitalists).
I just answered that we shouldnt be the leading nation in green energy at the expense of the taxpayers.
And that we shouldnt join NATO because that would make our nation more likely to get attacked.
Is their a Finnish election coming up?
Yes... And the government resigned a week ago..
As if their resignation means something at this point... They were gonna be kicked out anyway.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Frood on March 15, 2019, 10:17:54 AM
Post by: Frood on March 15, 2019, 10:17:54 AM
I just took the election candidate test... It determines what candidates are best for me..Quote from: "Odinson"
True finns (nationalists)
And the national coalition party (right-wing capitalists).
I just answered that we shouldnt be the leading nation in green energy at the expense of the taxpayers.
And that we shouldnt join NATO because that would make our nation more likely to get attacked.
Is their a Finnish election coming up?
Yes... And the government resigned a week ago..
As if their resignation means something at this point... They were gonna be kicked out anyway.
They must have realized that they were Finnished.
(Thank you, thank you, try the fish!)
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Blazor on March 15, 2019, 11:06:13 AM
Post by: Blazor on March 15, 2019, 11:06:13 AM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 15, 2019, 11:28:53 AM
Post by: Anonymous on March 15, 2019, 11:28:53 AM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Frood on March 15, 2019, 11:37:00 AM
Post by: Frood on March 15, 2019, 11:37:00 AM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 15, 2019, 11:42:33 AM
Post by: Anonymous on March 15, 2019, 11:42:33 AM
We get some Finlandia Vodka ads once in awhile.Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"
I've had Finlandia more than once. It's no Grey Goose, but it's okay.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Frood on March 15, 2019, 11:50:52 AM
Post by: Frood on March 15, 2019, 11:50:52 AM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 15, 2019, 01:35:32 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 15, 2019, 01:35:32 PM
It's Absolut level but cheaper.Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"
I think it's about the same price here as Smirnoff.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on March 15, 2019, 03:28:38 PM
Post by: Odinson on March 15, 2019, 03:28:38 PM
We arent that excited either.
Most of the candidates are the of the same shit.
It is almost as if it doesnt matter whos up there..
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Gaon on March 16, 2019, 12:19:07 AM
Post by: Gaon on March 16, 2019, 12:19:07 AM
Its not that surprising...Quote from: "Odinson"
We arent that excited either.
Most of the candidates are the of the same shit.
It is almost as if it doesnt matter whos up there..
I thought Finland had some political choice. There is no right wing in Canada and America. Right wing populism is social suicide in North America.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on March 16, 2019, 09:28:24 AM
Post by: Odinson on March 16, 2019, 09:28:24 AM
Its not that surprising...Quote from: "Odinson"
We arent that excited either.
Most of the candidates are the of the same shit.
It is almost as if it doesnt matter whos up there..
I thought Finland had some political choice. There is no right wing in Canada and America. Right wing populism is social suicide in North America.
Right-wing populism works in europe at the moment.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 16, 2019, 11:31:17 AM
Post by: Anonymous on March 16, 2019, 11:31:17 AM
Its not that surprising...Quote from: "Odinson"
We arent that excited either.
Most of the candidates are the of the same shit.
It is almost as if it doesnt matter whos up there..
I thought Finland had some political choice. There is no right wing in Canada and America. Right wing populism is social suicide in North America.
Right-wing populism works in europe at the moment.
I read that too..
They hold the balance of power in Italy.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on March 16, 2019, 01:00:07 PM
Post by: Odinson on March 16, 2019, 01:00:07 PM
Its not that surprising...Quote from: "Odinson"
We arent that excited either.
Most of the candidates are the of the same shit.
It is almost as if it doesnt matter whos up there..
I thought Finland had some political choice. There is no right wing in Canada and America. Right wing populism is social suicide in North America.
Right-wing populism works in europe at the moment.
I read that too..
They hold the balance of power in Italy.
They are gonna achieve a major victory in here too..
The rape-cases in Oulu are not isolated and it involved a large number of muslim men.
You can do the math...
What is the likelyhood that so many pedophiles ended up in the same place if a large number of muslims werent pedophiles?
And once again, it wasnt the muslim community that ousted them..
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 16, 2019, 01:22:19 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 16, 2019, 01:22:19 PM
Give us the results and your analysis of the results.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on March 16, 2019, 06:28:19 PM
Post by: Odinson on March 16, 2019, 06:28:19 PM
Define a major victory...the right holds the balance of power in a minority government?Quote from: "Fashionista"
Give us the results and your analysis of the results.
We only deal with majority governments.. Thats the trend..
A minority government wouldnt get anything done.
Hopefully we get an all "blue" government..
There are multiple parties in the government simultaneously and they need to compromise in order to make it work..
Otherwise they wouldnt get the majority.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on March 18, 2019, 09:08:15 AM
Post by: Anonymous on March 18, 2019, 09:08:15 AM
Define a major victory...the right holds the balance of power in a minority government?Quote from: "Fashionista"
Give us the results and your analysis of the results.
We only deal with majority governments.. Thats the trend..
A minority government wouldnt get anything done.
Hopefully we get an all "blue" government..
There are multiple parties in the government simultaneously and they need to compromise in order to make it work..
Otherwise they wouldnt get the majority.
The Finnish election is not until April 14.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on March 18, 2019, 02:32:26 PM
Post by: Odinson on March 18, 2019, 02:32:26 PM
Define a major victory...the right holds the balance of power in a minority government?Quote from: "Fashionista"
Give us the results and your analysis of the results.
We only deal with majority governments.. Thats the trend..
A minority government wouldnt get anything done.
Hopefully we get an all "blue" government..
There are multiple parties in the government simultaneously and they need to compromise in order to make it work..
Otherwise they wouldnt get the majority.
The Finnish election is not until April 14.
Yes..
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on April 09, 2019, 10:50:03 AM
Post by: Anonymous on April 09, 2019, 10:50:03 AM
By Walter E. Williams
If one needed evidence of the gross ignorance of millennials, and their teachers and college professors, it's their solid support for socialism and socialist presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders. Socialism has produced tragedy wherever it has been implemented. Last year marked the 40th anniversary of nearly 1,000 Americans perishing in a mass suicide/ murder in the jungles of Guyana. Just as Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-cortez see socialism as mankind's salvation, so, too, did Rev. Jim Jones, who told his followers, "God is Socialism, and I am Principle Socialism, and that's what makes me God."
Perhaps the most disastrous failing of our educational system and the news media is that people are neither required nor encouraged to test ideas against facts. The promises of socialism sound wonderful and caring, but in reality, wherever it has been tried it has been a true disaster. Let's examine the history of socialism.
During the first three decades of the 20th century, Argentina was one of the world's top-10 richest nations. It was ahead of Canada and Australia in total and per capita income. After Juan Peron's ideas, captured in his economic creed that he called "national socialism," became a part of Argentina's life, the country fell into economic chaos. Today it has fallen to 25th in terms of GDP.
Nicolas Maduro, an avowed socialist, has turned oil-rich Venezuela into a place where there are shortages of everything from toilet paper to beer, where electricity keeps shutting down, and where there are long lines of people hoping to get food. Some people are eating their pets and feeding their children from garbage bins. Socialism has crippled Venezuela's once-thriving economy. Today, Venezuela is among the world's most tragically poor countries.
Socialism can be tested by doing a few side-by-side country comparisons. After Germany's defeat in WWII, it was divided into socialist East Germany and capitalist West Germany. West Germans had far greater income, wealth and human rights protections. In large numbers, East Germans tried to flee to West Germany, so much so that the East German government set up deadly mines and other traps to prevent escape. Few, if any, West Germans tried to flee to East Germany, and the West German government spent no resources preventing its citizens from leaving.
Then there's North Korea and South Korea. North Korea's nominal per capita GDP is only 3.6 percent of South Korea's nominal per capita GDP of $23,838. There are few human rights protections for North Koreans. North Korea, like East Germany, has set up deadly mines and other traps to prevent its citizens from escaping.
The key features of a free market system are private property rights and private ownership of the means of production. By contrast, socialist systems feature severely limited private property rights and government ownership or control of the means of production.
There has never been a purely free market economic system, just as there has never been a purely socialist/communist system. Let's do an experiment. First, rank countries according to whether they are closer to the free market or the communist end of the economic spectrum. Then, rank countries according to per capita gross domestic product. Finally, rank countries according to Freedom House's "Freedom in the World" report.
Here's our finding: People who live in countries closer to the free market end of the economic spectrum not only have far greater income and wealth than people who live in countries toward the communist end; they also enjoy far greater human rights protections. Moreover, it's the socialist nations that have murdered tens of millions of their own citizens such as the case with the former USSR and China.
Sanders and other socialists hold Denmark as their dream, but Prime Minister Lars Lekke Rasmussen said: "I know that some people in the U.S. associate the Nordic model with some sort of socialism. Therefore I would like to make one thing clear. Denmark is far from a socialist planned economy. Denmark is a market economy." Scandinavian socialism is a myth.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Rancidmilko on April 09, 2019, 12:40:24 PM
Post by: Rancidmilko on April 09, 2019, 12:40:24 PM
Easy times create weak men.
Weak men create hard times.
Hard times create strong men.
Strong men should get rid of the weak ones and make sure there's no more of them ever appearing again.
Instead of creating easy times.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on April 09, 2019, 02:11:16 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 09, 2019, 02:11:16 PM
Strong men create easy times.Quote from: "BALLSONARO"
Easy time create weak men.
Weak men create hard times.
Hard times create strong men.
Strong men should get rid of the weak ones and make sure there's no more of them ever appearing again.
Instead of creating easy times.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on April 09, 2019, 03:18:06 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 09, 2019, 03:18:06 PM
Strong men should get rid of the weak ones and make sure there's no more of them ever appearing again.
natural selection
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Rancidmilko on April 09, 2019, 05:54:05 PM
Post by: Rancidmilko on April 09, 2019, 05:54:05 PM
Strong men create easy times.Quote from: "BALLSONARO"
Easy time create weak men.
Weak men create hard times.
Hard times create strong men.
Strong men should get rid of the weak ones and make sure there's no more of them ever appearing again.
Instead of creating easy times.
:laugh:
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on April 09, 2019, 05:58:19 PM
Post by: Odinson on April 09, 2019, 05:58:19 PM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on April 09, 2019, 05:59:43 PM
Post by: Odinson on April 09, 2019, 05:59:43 PM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on April 09, 2019, 06:07:58 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 09, 2019, 06:07:58 PM
Strong men create easy times.Quote from: "BALLSONARO"
Easy time create weak men.
Weak men create hard times.
Hard times create strong men.
Strong men should get rid of the weak ones and make sure there's no more of them ever appearing again.
Instead of creating easy times.
I like easy times. But, I will be fifty years old in less than three weeks. I have worked all my life. I have earned the right to coast.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on April 10, 2019, 12:03:51 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 10, 2019, 12:03:51 PM
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on April 10, 2019, 04:09:05 PM
Post by: Odinson on April 10, 2019, 04:09:05 PM
Odinson, wasn't your country's election yesterday?Quote from: "Fashionista"
No..
It was the "early voting"...
Its secondary voting date for people who cant vote during the primary date.
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Odinson on April 10, 2019, 04:11:11 PM
Post by: Odinson on April 10, 2019, 04:11:11 PM
I almost started dancing... The evil empress is dead.
But then I read that Angela Merkels mother has died... What a downer..
Title: Re: Weak men more likely to be socialists, study claims
Post by: Anonymous on April 10, 2019, 05:13:29 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 10, 2019, 05:13:29 PM
I was reading the news and at first glance I read that Angela Merkel has died..Quote from: "Odinson"
I almost started dancing... The evil empress is dead.
But then I read that Angela Merkels mother has died... What a downer..
Macron and Merkel.