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Capitalism's tendency to Implode!

by T.E.C. - Iowa

Aug 15, 2017

Question: Does capitalism have a natural tendency to implode?

I am a fan of economist Michael Hudson, who is a fantastic economic historian. So I was reading "Finance is Not the Economy." The article says, "We live in 'two economies.' The "real" economy is where goods and services are produced" and "The rentier network of financial and pro...See More

Climate Alarmists Eat Crow Again

by EasTexSteve

Aug 14, 2017

Scientists discover 91 volcanoes below Antarctic ice sheet

This is in addition to 47 already known about and eruption would melt more ice in region affected by climate change

Scientists have uncovered the largest volcanic region on Earth - two kilometres below the surface of the vast ice sheet that covers west Antarctica.

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Scientists discover 91 volcanoes below Antarctic ice sheet

This is in addition to 47 already known about and eruption would melt more ice in region affected by climate change

the Guardian | theguardian.com

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EasTexSteve I'm not arguing climate change does/doesn't exist. I never have. What I'm arguing is what I have ALWAYS argued. That is, that climate alarmists DO NOT know all the variables, and therefore, DO NOT know when, how much, or what when it comes to "man made" global warming. And, this discovery only bolsters my argument.

Aug 15, 2017

T.E.C. - Iowa If ETS wants to argue that scientists do not know everything, fine. No problem. If ETS wants to argue that the scientists know nothing or so little that we should not act on adding carbon dioxide to the planet, he is out to lunch!

The scientific community has a good idea what climate change alone will do, and we need to act. Not acting wil...See More

Aug 15, 2017

China hands Trump a win on North Korea crisis

Trump wins again

by EasTexSteve

Aug 14, 2017

China hands Trump a win on North Korea crisis

In a matter of a days, tensions with North Korea appear to have calmed down considerably.

Most of that is thanks to China making a series of positive moves and statements.

This is shaping up to be a big win for the Trump administration.

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/14...See More

China has stepped up with moves to calm the North Korean nuclear tensions, and that's a big win for President Trump, says Jake Novak.

Bob R/CA Hooray! Time to hang a "mission Accomplished" banner, what what? "And so, having re-re-redisposed of the monster, exit our hero... stage right..."

Aug 14, 2017

EasTexSteve Look over there, Bob. Collusion! Collusion!

Aug 15, 2017

A "presidential response"

by Bob R/CA

Aug 15, 2017

There's been a lot of criticism of Trump's response to the violence at Charlottesville.

Trump initially failed to condemn the white nationalists, essentially saying it was just a matter of conflicting ideas.

Tow days and 48 hours of intensely critical news coverage and criticism from across the political spectrum, he finally, beg...See MoreThere's been a lot of criticism of Trump's response to the violence at Charlottesville.

Trump initially failed to condemn the white nationalists, essentially saying it was just a matter of conflicting ideas.

Tow days and 48 hours of intensely critical news coverage and criticism from across the political spectrum, he finally, begrudgingly, made a second announcement, attempting to correct the perception he had no concern over the violent hate movement or its victims. But it was so stiff he actually looked physically distorted, as he read the teleprompter, like it was a hostage video.

And he failed to mention the murder victim by name. He insisted that this was just a restatement ("As I said before..."). And his statement began with a commercial for his campaign, bragging about the economy and jobs. After he finished speaking, a reporter asked him to condemn the movement, and he indignantly said, "They have been condemned. They have been condemned." As if he had "checked the box" and he had done all that needed to be done.

What do you think a true leader would have done differently, besides coming out earlier and making the right statements, striking the right empathy? Trump stated the justice department would be investigating punishing the killing as a federal matter. But to me that still felt as if it was simply checking a box, and done strictly because his advisors knew something more was required to address the criticism.

I think if Obama was president, a true leader would have responded something like this:

* a complete denunciation of the white nationalists, stating unequivocally their movement was un-American, and violated everything this country stood for.

* a call for the anti-nationalists to disband - to ignore the bait, that the voices of hate relied on their audience to amplify and recruit, and throw blame for the carnage in their wake.

* that the federal government would investigate these hate groups under federal statutes, as terrorists who planned and organized across state lines to spread violence and violate civil rights

* put together a council designed to study the problem of these modern hate groups, their utilization of tools like the Internet, and the problem of these divisive symbols of the rebellion and racism, and their place in the public square.

What else could and should be done? The white nationalists are supercharged right now, and view this weekend as a huge victory.

This is just the beginning....

KKK gave $20K to Clinton campaign

by EasTexSteve

Aug 12, 2017

Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign has received more than $20,000 in donations contributed by members of the Ku Klux Klan, a prominent member of the hate group said Monday.

"For the KKK, Clinton is our choice," said Will Quigg, California Grand Dragon for the Loyal White Knights, Vocativ reported.

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KKK has given $20K to Hillary Clinton’s campaign: Klan leader

Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign has received more than $20,000 in donations contributed by members of the Ku Klux Klan, a prominent member of the hate group said Monday.

The Washington Times | washingtontimes.com

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Lulu First, it's been debunked. The campaign didn't even receive anything close to that number in anonymous donations. Second, Clinton clearly and vocally disavowed any possible contributions from White supremacists. She made it clear she wanted nothing to do with them and wouldn't accept their money. Third, some nut job says that anonymous members of a...See More

Aug 14, 2017

EasTexSteve Debunked by who? Liberal Clinton supporters? LOLOL!

Aug 14, 2017

I think the reason Trump can't bring himself to condemn the racists is because he cherishes (or fears) the specter of his daddy. Fred Trump had a police record for rioting with the Klan, and I'm sure growing up Trump could not have escaped the constant exposure to this ideology. Like so many of Trump's hangups, this is Freudian.

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The ghost of Papa

by Bob R/CA

Aug 13, 2017

All the Evidence We Could Find About Fred Trump's Alleged Involvement with the KKK

Newspaper clips obtained by VICE suggest the Republican frontrunner's father may have worn the robe and hood of a Klansman in 1927.

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Bob R/CA The criticism of Trump for failing to immediately and aggressively denounce nazis, the klan, and white nationalists came from virtually all "sides." Except for the white nationalists, of course, who gleefully praised it.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/politics/2017/08/13/neo-nazi-website-praises-trump-charlottesville-speech/0mMeuAnbmMox0...See More

Neo-Nazi website praises Trump’s Charlottesville speech - The Boston Globe

“He didn’t attack us. He just said the nation should come together. Nothing specific against us. . . No condemnation at all,” wrote Daily Stormer members.

BostonGlobe.com | bostonglobe.com

Aug 14, 2017

Lulu BTW, I recommend not clicking on links to the Daily Stormer website. I did and I regret it. It will be a long time before I'm able to get the heinous, hateful garbage said there out of my brain. An example is their headline about Heather Heyer, the woman killed by the speeding car whom they refer to as a "fat, childless slut". :-(

Aug 14, 2017

A multi-ethnic democracy requires grappling honestly with the past—and recognizing the symbols of the Confederacy for what they are.

Take the statues down

by Bob R/CA

Aug 14, 2017

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/08/take-the-statues-down/536727/

Take the Statues Down

The Atlantic | theatlantic.com

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EasTexSteve "Dealing honestly with the past" requires one to see the WHOLE story, and not just what they want to see. That's why the Confederate flag and the Confederacy itself is important.

Aug 14, 2017

Bob R/CA I'm sure there are Germans who cherish their nazi history as well.

Aug 14, 2017

"Dissuading Mr. Trump from a certain course of action typically requires advisers to make the argument repeatedly, officials have said. Military advisers who don't support a pre-emptive strike believe they will have to keep the president convinced that the U.S. would be unwise to take that approach, according to people in Washington familiar with t...See More

Inability to grasp

by Chalky

Aug 13, 2017

Top U.S. General Readies Military Plan for North Korea, but Pushes for Diplomacy

The Pentagon’s top military officer says the focus remains on finding a diplomatic solution to the North Korea missile crisis, even as the military works up viable options in case they become necessary.

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EasTexSteve So, you think defending a US territory is "neurotic" and damages our republic?

Aug 14, 2017

Bob R/CA "defending a US territory"? I haven't seen a US territory get attacked. So far, all I see is Trump, ironically *threatening* to start a nuclear war, if he gets threatened. Yeah, that's not the behavior of a sober leader.

Aug 14, 2017