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The economy is like a game of Monopoly.

Crikey comments on Jul 3, 2019:

I am very impressed that JBP managed to make such an astute observation. Capitalism is a very effective mechanism for the redistribution of wealth. The less you regulate it, the more effective it becomes (obviously). Progressive taxation (with a minimum of loopholes) is one effective brake ...

dmatic replies on Jul 9, 2019:

@Crikey Of course, I don't presume to know what your definition of socialism is, but maybe you'd agree that wherever it has been tried, it has resulted in abject failure and carnage?

Female quotas and transgender "women" athletes. [youtube.com]

Francais1331 comments on Jul 9, 2019:

You can't make a logical or emotional argument against what JP is saying here. Liberals adamantly fight against stereotyping and are the first to put people into categories so that each category is equally represented. I agree with JP that this is very dangerous. It promotes the opposite of ...

dmatic replies on Jul 9, 2019:

Nothing wrong with your ability to comprehend, Francais. Insanity, masquerading as logic, is confounding.

Is facial recognition the new fingerprinting, or something much worse? [reason.com]

PalmThis comments on Jul 9, 2019:

The bible says that we'll give up our freedoms eventually. Would you rather let the convicts go free or do you think it's better to give up your freedoms? There are 2 ways to look at that. The more cameras that we have, the better chance to catch the evil ones. That comes at a price though! We'd ...

dmatic replies on Jul 9, 2019:

Not sure, where in the Bible it says that "we" will give up our freedoms eventually....Are you talking about some people accepting the mark of the beast?

The economy is like a game of Monopoly.

Crikey comments on Jul 3, 2019:

I am very impressed that JBP managed to make such an astute observation. Capitalism is a very effective mechanism for the redistribution of wealth. The less you regulate it, the more effective it becomes (obviously). Progressive taxation (with a minimum of loopholes) is one effective brake ...

dmatic replies on Jul 9, 2019:

@Crikey So, you are for socialism?

Neoliberal Corporatism: The global concentration of power in the hands of a few (powerful ...

Mrgeo315 comments on Jun 26, 2019:

@Naomi I think a lot of it has to do with our currency setups, fractional reserve banking, central banks and complacent citizens of many governments. The rise of globalism is absolutely rooted in corporatism, elites attempting to take control with their massive resources. The consolidation of ...

dmatic replies on Jul 8, 2019:

@Mrgeo315 Of course they are not sharing what they "KNOW", because if we knew it, we wouldn't fall for the deceptions. But, this is interesting to me. When I asked you if you knew the value of the wealth that has been created you, mostly, gave me "financial" documents, debts, bonds, stocks....financial instruments. In my view, these are not "wealth" at all, though they may represent wealth...as long as there is a government to protect the debt contracts. I was asking two different questions that are mutually exclusive. What is the value of the actual "wealth" in an economy, and, separately, what is the value of the money that is in circulation that only represents that wealth. Furthermore, derivatives, are derived from debt contracts...where people "invest", not in wealth creation, but in receiving part of the interest being charged...to increase their own "profit". In a sense, they are trying to profit from the main scam that is our crooked economic system.....Finance! I'm still thinking on how to expose the scam so that smart people like yourself can see it.

The economy is like a game of Monopoly.

Crikey comments on Jul 3, 2019:

I am very impressed that JBP managed to make such an astute observation. Capitalism is a very effective mechanism for the redistribution of wealth. The less you regulate it, the more effective it becomes (obviously). Progressive taxation (with a minimum of loopholes) is one effective brake ...

dmatic replies on Jul 8, 2019:

@Crikey I looked for a link or something to hear what, exactly JBP is saying, regarding the game of monopoly, but found it not. So, apparently, I'm missing something in trying to understand your POV. Maybe I should ask you again, how you propose to distribute wealth in the first place? And then try to figure out how you would RE-distribute it, after it had been created? Thanks

The economy is like a game of Monopoly.

BenKissling comments on Jul 5, 2019:

In Monopoly no value is created past a certain point. The actual economy is more like the early stages of Monopoly when everyone is still building. In a real economy value is always being created.

dmatic replies on Jul 8, 2019:

@Onajourney Not sure what you are disagreeing with, but I would be happy to know it. Thanks. Guess I need to watch the video?

Neoliberal Corporatism: The global concentration of power in the hands of a few (powerful ...

Mrgeo315 comments on Jun 26, 2019:

@Naomi I think a lot of it has to do with our currency setups, fractional reserve banking, central banks and complacent citizens of many governments. The rise of globalism is absolutely rooted in corporatism, elites attempting to take control with their massive resources. The consolidation of ...

dmatic replies on Jul 7, 2019:

@Mrgeo315 It is interesting to me that when I ask about how much wealth is in the U.S., you answer with derivatives, bonds, stocks, 28trillion in base money and 58 trillion in bank money, whatever either of those things are...when I was actaully asking how much wealth....how many washers and dryers, lawn mowers, tractors, cars, buildings, windows, shingles, houses, hardware,,,corn, beans, alfalfa, limber, electrical wire, etc.... Interesting. I just wonder if there is such a figure out there for all the wealth that has been created and how much money is in circulation that represents that wealth. I'll try to do some research which is not my strong suit....

Neoliberal Corporatism: The global concentration of power in the hands of a few (powerful ...

Mrgeo315 comments on Jun 26, 2019:

@Naomi I think a lot of it has to do with our currency setups, fractional reserve banking, central banks and complacent citizens of many governments. The rise of globalism is absolutely rooted in corporatism, elites attempting to take control with their massive resources. The consolidation of ...

dmatic replies on Jul 7, 2019:

@Mrgeo315 I like to think that money is backed by the wealth which it represents. If ever it happened that there was more money in circulation than there was wealth to back it, we then would experience hyperinflation. Until we start printing trillion dollar notes....or million dollar bills... Curious. Do you know the value of all the wealth that has been produced in the U.S. economy, and how much actual money is in circulation? Thanks

God is absolutely amazing! May I ask a stupid question?

TommyApplecore comments on Jul 6, 2019:

Nice post @dmatic ! I love questions which are impossible to answer with authority, so here is my answer. I made it up some years ago as a sort of Creation myth. The very fact that I can make it up means that I must have an imagination and, since I am said to be "made in the image of God", that ...

dmatic replies on Jul 7, 2019:

Very interesting! Regarding Him creating us in His image, or imagination, it seems that many create a god out of their own imaginations, too!

Neoliberal Corporatism: The global concentration of power in the hands of a few (powerful ...

Mrgeo315 comments on Jun 26, 2019:

@Naomi I think a lot of it has to do with our currency setups, fractional reserve banking, central banks and complacent citizens of many governments. The rise of globalism is absolutely rooted in corporatism, elites attempting to take control with their massive resources. The consolidation of ...

dmatic replies on Jul 6, 2019:

@Mrgeo315 I agree, but what the digital age of electronic banking is showing is that "money" does not need to be a gold coin, per se. Money can be a unit of measurement..that merely REPRESENTS value, it does not need to be inherently valuable itself. Gotta go for today, so look forward to your thoughts tomorrow...Peace.

The economy is like a game of Monopoly.

Sava comments on Jul 5, 2019:

It is not exactly like monopoly, in that the World Bank can always have more script written... and at some point if Canada woke up, so could we....(See COMER case). It is not the money that the small number have but rather, Let's ask, where is the investment in assets that they have made? ...

dmatic replies on Jul 5, 2019:

Love the Chesterton anecdote! Thanks for sharing it!

The economy is like a game of Monopoly.

BenKissling comments on Jul 5, 2019:

In Monopoly no value is created past a certain point. The actual economy is more like the early stages of Monopoly when everyone is still building. In a real economy value is always being created.

dmatic replies on Jul 5, 2019:

This is a very important point. Thanks for making it! More wealth is being created all the time, with seemingly no limit for anyone to own and control....except God, of course.

The economy is like a game of Monopoly.

Crikey comments on Jul 3, 2019:

I am very impressed that JBP managed to make such an astute observation. Capitalism is a very effective mechanism for the redistribution of wealth. The less you regulate it, the more effective it becomes (obviously). Progressive taxation (with a minimum of loopholes) is one effective brake ...

dmatic replies on Jul 5, 2019:

@Crikey Probably.Capitalism is an economic system, correct? Economics is the study of the production (creation) of wealth, its distribution and consumption....so I asked you how you think wealth should be distributed. Capitalism seems to suggest private ownership of one's labor as well as the portion of the wealth one has a part in creating. This individual then can go to the marketplace where wealth is being distributed, and trade ...in a more of less free market, voluntarily....so it seems fair....sorry if that offends you.

Do women realize abortion makes men hate them even more??

Danny705 comments on Mar 9, 2019:

Okay friends, this is a one-sided conversation I’m of the opinion that if you have a clear single-minded stance on the issue of abortion you probably don’t understand the argument against your position very well. Let’s talk pro-choice. 1. The argument for personhood. Is a person morally ...

dmatic replies on Jul 5, 2019:

@VonO Interesting. God is absolutely amazing! May I ask a stupid question? How did God come into 'existence'? Was there ever a "time" when God was not? Does God have a body? A Spiritual body? Such thoughts are too high for me....or maybe they are too deep.....Nevermind....

Neoliberal Corporatism: The global concentration of power in the hands of a few (powerful ...

Mrgeo315 comments on Jun 26, 2019:

@Naomi I think a lot of it has to do with our currency setups, fractional reserve banking, central banks and complacent citizens of many governments. The rise of globalism is absolutely rooted in corporatism, elites attempting to take control with their massive resources. The consolidation of ...

dmatic replies on Jul 5, 2019:

@Mrgeo315 Thanks, Mrgeo, (by the way, what is the significance of the number 315 after your 'name'? Just curious). First, I understand your hesitancy regarding giving government another charge to manage. Scary isn't it? Government's track record is replete with bloat and failure. And, you are correct, without the incentive of "profit" from loans, banks would be out of business, and who, then would build all the pretty buildings that dot the skylines of most cities? Employing architects, and builders..etc? They might have to actually go out and actually produce some wealth themselves, to have something to share with the rest of us rather than sponging off labors of others. Banksters are basically parasites, you know. I am realistic enough to know that the just system I envision will not be implemented while things seem remain above water. But, a crash is coming, in some form or another, and there seems to be no possible way for all the debt to be resolved until we put in place the proper 'money system'. Though they have used debt to fuel the current system of buy now, pay later, bad behavior you correctly point out, at some point, if this is an honest system, the debt bubble will get so out of whack that it will no longer fuel such expansion and people will be maxed out, so to speak, then what? They will no longer be able to buy stuff that fuels the expansion. They will have to start paying back those loans instead...and, on a massive scale. We will see, Lord willing. Not only will we fear recession, but a full fledged depression of greater magnitude than any ever experienced seems to be right around the corner. One can only imagine what 'civilization' will experience. But, people may then, finally, realize they need to find a better way.

The economy is like a game of Monopoly.

Crikey comments on Jul 3, 2019:

I am very impressed that JBP managed to make such an astute observation. Capitalism is a very effective mechanism for the redistribution of wealth. The less you regulate it, the more effective it becomes (obviously). Progressive taxation (with a minimum of loopholes) is one effective brake ...

dmatic replies on Jul 5, 2019:

@Crikey Why do you think it necessary to RE-distribute wealth, after it has been distributed fairly by capitalism? Just trying to understand your perspective. Thanks

The economy is like a game of Monopoly.

Crikey comments on Jul 3, 2019:

I am very impressed that JBP managed to make such an astute observation. Capitalism is a very effective mechanism for the redistribution of wealth. The less you regulate it, the more effective it becomes (obviously). Progressive taxation (with a minimum of loopholes) is one effective brake ...

dmatic replies on Jul 4, 2019:

Actually, Capitalism is an effective way of DISTRIBUTING wealth. How would you distribute it?

I don't know Hal Turner and don't know if this is true.

Naomi comments on Jul 3, 2019:

Update: https://www.bitchute.com/video/0T39EVq1rVNM/

dmatic replies on Jul 3, 2019:

Thanks for posting that, Naomi! Peace!

Neoliberal Corporatism: The global concentration of power in the hands of a few (powerful ...

Mrgeo315 comments on Jun 26, 2019:

@Naomi I think a lot of it has to do with our currency setups, fractional reserve banking, central banks and complacent citizens of many governments. The rise of globalism is absolutely rooted in corporatism, elites attempting to take control with their massive resources. The consolidation of ...

dmatic replies on Jul 3, 2019:

@Mrgeo315 I'm honored that you are considering the possibility of a world without interest! I knew there was something special about you, though, this morning, I must admit, while I was splitting firewood, I considered the possibility that you had thrown me under the bus of wackos! :)

Neoliberal Corporatism: The global concentration of power in the hands of a few (powerful ...

Mrgeo315 comments on Jun 26, 2019:

@Naomi I think a lot of it has to do with our currency setups, fractional reserve banking, central banks and complacent citizens of many governments. The rise of globalism is absolutely rooted in corporatism, elites attempting to take control with their massive resources. The consolidation of ...

dmatic replies on Jul 2, 2019:

@Mrgeo315 I'll try to answer the last, first. Yes, abolish interest collecting entirely! "Decent" people agree with God, Who says that interest collecting, or, charging a fee to use money (usury) is UNJUST GAIN. Of course, this is a huge subject, but will try to describe my thoughts. First, how can an economy be "JUST", if it is based on FINANCE, or unjust gain? If we actually cared about justice, we would see, as you do, that our current system is unjust. Injustice only leads to want, and resentful bitterness...not good when trying to formulate a peaceful and harmonious society. So "the rich" get richer, and the poor get poorer. So, what? That's been happening since the beginning of time. The owners of money lend out of their abundance to those who need it and promise to pay back more than they borrowed. And...you're right...every Federal Reserve Note has debt, and a promise to pay back more, attached to every one of them. The debt will never be paid back! The borrower is a slave to the lender, of course, and this process does not lead to liberty but to slavery! If, as our Declaration and Constitution imply, we want to secure the blessings of liberty to all within our "jurisdiction", we need to abolish interest collecting on its face! This all goes back to the definition and purpose of what money actually is, and the purpose for which we, (as a nation), were established. We were a "light on a hill", for all the world to see. We protected individual rights. We showed how things could be, how to bring prosperity to a people, by living according to righteous principles, and God blessed us and our mission! But, we have lost the way. As Tocqueville said, we were prospering because we were good. Now, we are the biggest debtor nation in the world. We, though most do not see it, are enslaved to those who own our debt...mainly the private Federal Reserve. They are our masters, now. They are steering this ship (of fools), as Tucker Carlson coined... Anyway, I've gotten a little off track, I suppose, and I wanted to address your concern about "fiat money". I understand, I think, why you think it disingenuous, but, I believe it can be made to function as it should...as a trade convenience and a measure of value...if we eliminate the Federal Reserve's control over the printing and issuing and their setting of artificial interest rates. As long as a government issues enough currency to facilitate the carrying on of business in a nation, and this currency is being backed by the wealth which it represents, 'fiat money' would be fine! So, imagine a nation wherein its citizens could borrow money to put their ideas into motion, without paying usury. I know, that's hard to imagine. Imagine that every citizen, upon reaching some agreed upon age, were given ...

Neoliberal Corporatism: The global concentration of power in the hands of a few (powerful ...

Mrgeo315 comments on Jun 26, 2019:

@Naomi I think a lot of it has to do with our currency setups, fractional reserve banking, central banks and complacent citizens of many governments. The rise of globalism is absolutely rooted in corporatism, elites attempting to take control with their massive resources. The consolidation of ...

dmatic replies on Jul 1, 2019:

@Mrgeo315 Ok. now to the meat of our discussion. I am for abolishing interest rates completely. I know your initial reaction is probably one of horror...but, if you care to, we can continue to dig down a bit. You are correct about your criticism of a debt based (and "financed") economy. It, in itself, is fraudulent...and is, pf course, tipped in favor of the money 'owners'. It is not for producing wealth, though wealth creation does occur....care to continue?

There are, probably, some people out there who just sail thru' life, effortlessly moving from one ...

iThink comments on Jul 1, 2019:

"There are, probably, some people out there who just sail thru' life, effortlessly moving from one success to the next, without a care in the world" Nobody gets through life unscathed by hardship but almost everyone thinks he is the only one who suffers...seems to be the nature of human beings to...

dmatic replies on Jul 1, 2019:

"Those who have known misery seldom seem sad." Benjamin Disraeli That may be the nature of "beginners", but soon enough, life will teach us that God sends the 'stuff' for us to be exercised thereby and grow! Not everybody feels sorry for themselves when faced with trials and tribulations...some have learned to consider it pure joy!

There are, probably, some people out there who just sail thru' life, effortlessly moving from one ...

Broeklien comments on Jul 1, 2019:

I never knew why I preferred spending time with old people so much. I think this comes close. Experience and real knowledge. They can be sure that life moves on no matter how fractured you become. And know that your emotions will make room for calming knowledge in time. And your scars will become ...

dmatic replies on Jul 1, 2019:

Nice!

Neoliberal Corporatism: The global concentration of power in the hands of a few (powerful ...

Mrgeo315 comments on Jun 26, 2019:

@Naomi I think a lot of it has to do with our currency setups, fractional reserve banking, central banks and complacent citizens of many governments. The rise of globalism is absolutely rooted in corporatism, elites attempting to take control with their massive resources. The consolidation of ...

dmatic replies on Jul 1, 2019:

@Mrgeo315 I think it is important to remember what an economy is actually for. Maybe its purpose gets lost in our "modern" world? Came across the term 'spontaneous order' a few minutes ago, as it is associated with free market capitalism. Things have a way of working themselves out, despite human attempt at control. It does appear that we are in for some 'shaking' in the near future. In my view, the corrupt economic system in place world wide- is the cause of much angst and disharmony in the world. It needs to be brought down so the shaking is needed. The concern is if anyone knows what to replace it with? I take that back. The concern is whom the powers that think they be, will be, and what do they "know"? And, will they care about righteousness? In my view, justice for everybody harms nobody. There are those who do know the answers, but will they be listened to when the system needs rebuilding? (After the collapse)

Neoliberal Corporatism: The global concentration of power in the hands of a few (powerful ...

Mrgeo315 comments on Jun 26, 2019:

@Naomi I think a lot of it has to do with our currency setups, fractional reserve banking, central banks and complacent citizens of many governments. The rise of globalism is absolutely rooted in corporatism, elites attempting to take control with their massive resources. The consolidation of ...

dmatic replies on Jul 1, 2019:

@Mrgeo315 Not sure that anything is off-topic in our discussion, but appreciate the directions you've taken us in. Though we haven't really talked about inflation, or deflation...you've mentioned both, I think. In your last paragraph, you said: "it is in the easy access to the debt that allows these higher prices and added costs to be maintained, and a prime example of how they are unsustainable. The real costs without such subsidies in the lending market would make much of this untenable, but in order to keep the system afloat lower interest rates are an absolute necessity which are used." A prime example of how they are unsustainable? Subsidies in the lending market? From where do you think such "subsidies" come? And why? What, in your view, is the cause of "higher prices and added costs"? Are you speaking of inflation?

When Ayn Rand collected Social Security and Medicare [openculture.com]

Facci comments on Jun 30, 2019:

She paid into both, the money was forcibly taken from her, so she had a right to it. Social Security is earned by the citizen who has a right to it. Social Security is not a government hand out of you are and American citizen. If we are to be taxed, and our life savings stolen for government ...

dmatic replies on Jun 30, 2019:

@RichardD Why? It seems that contingency was supposedly built into the system.

Neoliberal Corporatism: The global concentration of power in the hands of a few (powerful ...

Mrgeo315 comments on Jun 26, 2019:

@Naomi I think a lot of it has to do with our currency setups, fractional reserve banking, central banks and complacent citizens of many governments. The rise of globalism is absolutely rooted in corporatism, elites attempting to take control with their massive resources. The consolidation of ...

dmatic replies on Jun 30, 2019:

@Mrgeo315 Well, you bring up some great points that need to be addressed, but, before we answer all the problems, I'm still trying to understand your perception of the cause. You mention "cheap debt", and "the ever cheaper debt that is allowed"? Is allowed? Not sure I understand what you are talking about, or why you think it a problem. Do you think debt should not be allowed? Cheap debt, and cheaper debt...are you talking about interest rates? Thanks

Candice just published an article on Amgreatness [amgreatness.com]

dmatic comments on Jun 29, 2019:

Candace sees clearly. Love this line, too: "Today’s Democrats also take immense “pride” in their sycophantic support for the LGBT community."

dmatic replies on Jun 29, 2019:

I had to look up the word sycophant recently....interesting.

Neoliberal Corporatism: The global concentration of power in the hands of a few (powerful ...

Mrgeo315 comments on Jun 26, 2019:

@Naomi I think a lot of it has to do with our currency setups, fractional reserve banking, central banks and complacent citizens of many governments. The rise of globalism is absolutely rooted in corporatism, elites attempting to take control with their massive resources. The consolidation of ...

dmatic replies on Jun 29, 2019:

@Mrgeo315 Thanks Mrgeo, Interesting. You defined 'wealth' before I even asked....unless I did and can't remember....which is very possible. Anyway, Economics is the study of the production, distribution and consumption of wealth. What is wealth? It is anything and everything made valuable by human effort. A pencil is wealth. So is a tomato. So is a house. A car. a tire. a piece of copper tubing. a silver coin. a gold coin. a ruby. a dog's dish for water. etc. etc. So, economics studies how all that wealth is produced. How it is distributed and how it is consumed. Food, in its basic form is wealth, but it doesn't retain its value too long, though it is very valuable for a time. Without this part of wealth, many of us would not live to produce, distribute or consume other forms of wealth. I'm just trying to point out that wealth does not connote excess, necessarily. So how is all that wealth distributed? In a so-called free market economy, it is bought and sold in the marketplace....How is it bought and sold? How are trades conducted? Old times bartering for, and with, forms of wealth effected the trade. Since money was created as a trade convenience, it is most often now done by trying to ascertain value, using the measuring stick of money as the measurer of the value of the wealth that is seeking to be bought or sold. And...I'm going to my 50 yr. high school class reunion..now...so won't be able to finish...but will post this anyway...Nice talking with you...

The true story of George Stinney Junior, a 14 year old African American boy - the youngest person to...

dmatic comments on Jun 28, 2019:

Capital punishment is serious. But, so are the crimes that would carry a death penalty. Capital punishment was and is established by God, the Author of life. i.e. Gen 9:6...whosoever sheds the blood of another, by man, his blood shall be shed. The "state", or man, cannot in the case of a murder, ...

dmatic replies on Jun 29, 2019:

@Naomi The eye for an eye teaching LIMITS retribution, it does not REQUIRE retribution or punishment. The victim in any crime has the power and authority to forgive the offender, if they choose, for example. The "punishment" fits the crime, so if an offender takes one eye of a victim, he will be required to pay for his crime with one of his own, not both...unless the victim is an overcomer and sees the benefit of forgiving the offender. Regarding capital punishment, "man", or the state has a duty to God to use it when the person has committed a capital offense crime, established by at least two or three witnesses. If the state refuses to be responsible for the authority God has given them, they are shirking their responsibility, and they, themselves, will be held to account for their neglect.

Neoliberal Corporatism: The global concentration of power in the hands of a few (powerful ...

Mrgeo315 comments on Jun 26, 2019:

@Naomi I think a lot of it has to do with our currency setups, fractional reserve banking, central banks and complacent citizens of many governments. The rise of globalism is absolutely rooted in corporatism, elites attempting to take control with their massive resources. The consolidation of ...

dmatic replies on Jun 29, 2019:

@Mrgeo315 Highly charged may have been the wrong verbiage. Sorry. I think what I meant to say is the words and concepts you use to put forth your thoughts, themselves, need investigation. I'm not disagreeing with you but may not understand the meanings you intend. Like "money". I'm not trying to get into the whole history of how and why money came into existence, but, maybe defining what money should be and do, in order to be "honest" would be good, so we can determine how and why it is not fulfilling its function, currently. I'm not sure what "the arguments as trade convenience"...are, nor why you don't "buy" them, so if you could explain a bit, for a person who wants to understand what is wrong with our system so we can correct it, that would be appreciated. It's been a while since I minored in economics in college, but I remember not agreeing with my "professors" about some of the basics, which they were often loathe to get into. I had studied a bit with a mentor who had learned from a guy who seemed to know, in truth, how this crooked system operated. He had sought to educate the people regarding the 'dishonesty' of it, but, as you probably know, it is hard when most of the avenues of publicity and "education" are "owned" by the conspirators. You must be one of the cream of the crop type people, because you see some of the problems and have tried to identify the causes. So, I'm curious as to how much you 'know', because, it is indeed the biggest ruse ever perpetrated on the people...this crooked system of enslavement to the 'money owners'. You wrote: "The fact that current economic theory find that steady inflation is good, deflation is bad should tell the average person that these people are either stupid or psychotic. My money purchasing more is bad, but it's constantly losing value is good? The truth is that most of the Keynesian theories die in a box and the definitions are not in line with reality. If you actually work on finding the correct definitions instead of this redefining of existing ones then the lies and misconceptions of the system actually become quite apparent." Finding the correct definitions. Love it! Don't want these posts to get too long, but may I ask you to share what you think the lies and misconceptions actually are? Thanks

Supreme Court allows warrantless blood draws of unconscious drivers... [reason.com]

dmatic comments on Jun 28, 2019:

Just curious, are you guys for drunk driving?

dmatic replies on Jun 29, 2019:

@James Me, too. Thanks. Get a warrant, probable cause.

The true story of George Stinney Junior, a 14 year old African American boy - the youngest person to...

dmatic comments on Jun 28, 2019:

Capital punishment is serious. But, so are the crimes that would carry a death penalty. Capital punishment was and is established by God, the Author of life. i.e. Gen 9:6...whosoever sheds the blood of another, by man, his blood shall be shed. The "state", or man, cannot in the case of a murder, ...

dmatic replies on Jun 28, 2019:

@Naomi You're welcome. I cannot imagine trying to look at issues from any other perspective. Bottom line is I think, on issues and definitions of morality, God's are most trustworthy. Humans are fickle and often filled with error.

Neoliberal Corporatism: The global concentration of power in the hands of a few (powerful ...

Mrgeo315 comments on Jun 26, 2019:

@Naomi I think a lot of it has to do with our currency setups, fractional reserve banking, central banks and complacent citizens of many governments. The rise of globalism is absolutely rooted in corporatism, elites attempting to take control with their massive resources. The consolidation of ...

dmatic replies on Jun 28, 2019:

@Mrgeo315 OK, you've used some highly charged language in addressing your concerns, some of which, I also hold. So, where to start to find the solution to our current setup? You mention "honest money". If you don't mind, maybe we could investigate the definition of money, and compare it to honest money. Why do you presume that gold is honest? Thanks

Do you believe in God?

dmatic comments on Jun 9, 2019:

Oh, I forgot to try to answer your good question...(s).... So, who has the audacity to answer in the affirmative? Brilliant cautions he makes...and who knows, I may be a devil, because I believe and shudder!....too. I sense I need to think about presumptive 'sin', which, in my thinking, is ...

dmatic replies on Jun 28, 2019:

@WilliamRees I hear you, William. Being Sovereign, does not necessarily mean that the Sovereign needs to force anyone to do anything. The only Sovereign grants limited authority to His creatures, for which He holds them accountable. He is training us to make the right choices, by giving us the authority to make them. We should not err, though, by thinking we can choose anything we want. Thank God, He is the only one who can do that...all his wants are righteous of course.

Neoliberal Corporatism: The global concentration of power in the hands of a few (powerful ...

Mrgeo315 comments on Jun 26, 2019:

@Naomi I think a lot of it has to do with our currency setups, fractional reserve banking, central banks and complacent citizens of many governments. The rise of globalism is absolutely rooted in corporatism, elites attempting to take control with their massive resources. The consolidation of ...

dmatic replies on Jun 28, 2019:

@Mrgeo315 But, fiat currencies do the job of working as a trade convenience, correct?

Good explanation for this culture war we find ourselves in.. [youtube.com]

dmatic comments on Jun 26, 2019:

Ignorance, stubbornness or pride? Doing battle with those three is a challenge.

dmatic replies on Jun 27, 2019:

@DesireNoDesires It's probably not appealing to a person deceived by their own pride....stubbornness and ignorance.

Neoliberal Corporatism: The global concentration of power in the hands of a few (powerful ...

Mrgeo315 comments on Jun 26, 2019:

@Naomi I think a lot of it has to do with our currency setups, fractional reserve banking, central banks and complacent citizens of many governments. The rise of globalism is absolutely rooted in corporatism, elites attempting to take control with their massive resources. The consolidation of ...

dmatic replies on Jun 27, 2019:

May I ask, what is a "currency setup"? Thanks

Is Feminism Dead? + Thoughts on MRAs - YouTube

R_D_Russell comments on Jun 25, 2019:

I don’t think feminism is dead, I think it is just having an identity crisis. Ironically, to achieve equality at this point, this would mean having to fight off the more militant factions and misandrists tendencies of modern day third and fourth wave feminism. I see this as a feminist cause, ...

dmatic replies on Jun 27, 2019:

@R_D_Russell I, personally, haven't heard Paglia, but, it seems to me that the person that will be able to confront the lies and half-truths may have to have some real authority to speak. Usurping voices of those who claim to speak for all women, but don't, are the authoritarians that need to be confronted.

Good explanation for this culture war we find ourselves in.. [youtube.com]

dmatic comments on Jun 26, 2019:

Ignorance, stubbornness or pride? Doing battle with those three is a challenge.

dmatic replies on Jun 27, 2019:

@DesireNoDesires Still not following, DND. What is your definition of humility, and why do you think it not appealing?

Is Feminism Dead? + Thoughts on MRAs - YouTube

R_D_Russell comments on Jun 25, 2019:

I don’t think feminism is dead, I think it is just having an identity crisis. Ironically, to achieve equality at this point, this would mean having to fight off the more militant factions and misandrists tendencies of modern day third and fourth wave feminism. I see this as a feminist cause, ...

dmatic replies on Jun 27, 2019:

@jwhitten Interesting point, j. Maybe they'd listen to you? :)

Is Feminism Dead? + Thoughts on MRAs - YouTube

R_D_Russell comments on Jun 25, 2019:

I don’t think feminism is dead, I think it is just having an identity crisis. Ironically, to achieve equality at this point, this would mean having to fight off the more militant factions and misandrists tendencies of modern day third and fourth wave feminism. I see this as a feminist cause, ...

dmatic replies on Jun 26, 2019:

@chuckpo Good point! As far as I know, she is, though she may still be learning herself. But, so is Jordan.

Good explanation for this culture war we find ourselves in.. [youtube.com]

dmatic comments on Jun 26, 2019:

Ignorance, stubbornness or pride? Doing battle with those three is a challenge.

dmatic replies on Jun 26, 2019:

@DesireNoDesires Not sure what you mean here. Humility is one of the highest, if not THE highest and most valuable characteristic of a Kingdom subject. A humble person is most often way stronger than a prideful one.

Israel analysts: Weak US attack on Iran could spark retaliation against Israel – Middle East ...

PalmThis comments on Jun 23, 2019:

They're provoking us. They should learn. Don't poke the bear! They've alway been a thorn in our side.

dmatic replies on Jun 26, 2019:

@PalmThis If we're defeated, we may not have a choice to run anywhere? We may be enslaved by the winners, to pay tribute...or, simply killed.

Is Feminism Dead? + Thoughts on MRAs - YouTube

R_D_Russell comments on Jun 25, 2019:

I don’t think feminism is dead, I think it is just having an identity crisis. Ironically, to achieve equality at this point, this would mean having to fight off the more militant factions and misandrists tendencies of modern day third and fourth wave feminism. I see this as a feminist cause, ...

dmatic replies on Jun 26, 2019:

@chuckpo Yes, I can. Just needs to be a woman who speaks the truth, with reason, facts, and evidence to back it up, along with impassioned opinion.

Israel analysts: Weak US attack on Iran could spark retaliation against Israel – Middle East ...

PalmThis comments on Jun 23, 2019:

They're provoking us. They should learn. Don't poke the bear! They've alway been a thorn in our side.

dmatic replies on Jun 26, 2019:

@PalmThis Unless one is a David, as in the Goliath story. The U.S. has, for a while, violated this principle while messing with God!

Israel analysts: Weak US attack on Iran could spark retaliation against Israel – Middle East ...

PalmThis comments on Jun 23, 2019:

They're provoking us. They should learn. Don't poke the bear! They've alway been a thorn in our side.

dmatic replies on Jun 26, 2019:

@PalmThis I'm familiar with the teaching, which, if I err not, is similar to Judaism's Talmud. Poking an Eagle could get one clawed (taloned).

Good explanation for this culture war we find ourselves in.. [youtube.com]

dmatic comments on Jun 26, 2019:

Ignorance, stubbornness or pride? Doing battle with those three is a challenge.

dmatic replies on Jun 26, 2019:

@DesireNoDesires I thought that was called humility.

Is Feminism Dead? + Thoughts on MRAs - YouTube

Bay0Wulf comments on Jun 25, 2019:

Feminism ... I’ve always thought feminism in whichever form it appeared was ... odd. The first wave of feminism in the USA was basically about the “Right to Vote” which, by the time they were pushing for had become relatively meaningless anyway so, why not? Without the requirement for ...

dmatic replies on Jun 26, 2019:

Enjoyed your thoughts, BayOWulf. Hope you continue. Everything seems wacky these days....or maybe they have always been so? Consider the lives of chickens. If one happens to be born a rooster...when the "company" is only interested in eggs, you are a useless eater and thus, are thrown into the grinder. Sure, a few will be needed...

Is Feminism Dead? + Thoughts on MRAs - YouTube

R_D_Russell comments on Jun 25, 2019:

I don’t think feminism is dead, I think it is just having an identity crisis. Ironically, to achieve equality at this point, this would mean having to fight off the more militant factions and misandrists tendencies of modern day third and fourth wave feminism. I see this as a feminist cause, ...

dmatic replies on Jun 26, 2019:

@chuckpo They may need to employ a female version of Jordan Peterson?

The old parental authority ‘will be swept away.

dmatic comments on Jun 25, 2019:

Of course, Chesterton is being proven right. The question is, What can we do about it?

dmatic replies on Jun 26, 2019:

@VonO True, but the "State" and its subjects seem not to care about truth, or, they do not seem to love the truth.

I find myself between classic liberalism and minarchism. You?

dmatic comments on Jun 22, 2019:

I'm still trying to understand classical liberalism, but when it comes to education, I do not believe government should be involved at all! If government is involved it is nothing more than indoctrination of a world view that makes the individual an enslaved candidate for reeducation! "Public" ...

dmatic replies on Jun 25, 2019:

@jwhitten Natural Law, in my reference, includes If a man does not work, neither should he eat. Hunger, then, is a motivation to contribute to society. I am all for society to be educated. If everyone was educated, there would be no need for police. Because it is only stupid people who violate the Natural Law.

Israel analysts: Weak US attack on Iran could spark retaliation against Israel – Middle East ...

PalmThis comments on Jun 23, 2019:

They're provoking us. They should learn. Don't poke the bear! They've alway been a thorn in our side.

dmatic replies on Jun 25, 2019:

@PalmThis Do you think it is Iran, then, that is itching for war?

Israel analysts: Weak US attack on Iran could spark retaliation against Israel – Middle East ...

iThink comments on Jun 23, 2019:

any attack weak or strong against Iran would almost certainly lead to Iran attacking Israel...Iran has stated as much - many times and I believe them..but so do the Israelis and the Americans know this too. That is a contingency well planned for I am sure. Having said that - I sure hope it never ...

dmatic replies on Jun 24, 2019:

The head of gold, the Babylonians, in history, was brought down by the Medes and Persians (Iran), so this indeed, bears watching. Mystery Babylon is falling....

Israel analysts: Weak US attack on Iran could spark retaliation against Israel – Middle East ...

PalmThis comments on Jun 23, 2019:

They're provoking us. They should learn. Don't poke the bear! They've alway been a thorn in our side.

dmatic replies on Jun 24, 2019:

@PalmThis Thanks for posting that history. But, surely, you know that all disputes do not need to be settled by violence? There is a time for violence, in defense or cause, but do you think Trump was wrong not to strike?

Do you believe in God?

Jwine comments on Jun 12, 2019:

I've always said that, "I choose to believe in G-d." Over the past few years, I've taken many classes offered to our Jewish community. I didn't grow up with any of the Orthodox traditions, but have learned to appreciate and incorporate many of them into my life. One of the things that I love ...

dmatic replies on Jun 24, 2019:

@Jwine I love that story! Thank you for sharing it! I know a man who has a similar outlook! Inspiring, to say the least.

A Third of Women Lie on Dates to Manipulate Men for Free Food [youtu.be]

DanielEvans comments on Jun 23, 2019:

Only one-third? I'll go watch but I usually attribute about 90% of anything women say as being lies. And the same percentage of their behaviors as being manipulation.

dmatic replies on Jun 24, 2019:

@DanielEvans You're kidding, right? :)

Bernie Sanders says his Medicare for all plan would absolutely include illegal immigrants.

Serg97 comments on Jun 22, 2019:

I have heard that Medicare and Social Security will run out of money in 8 years, this should cut that down to 4 years.

dmatic replies on Jun 24, 2019:

@Serg97 The point I was making was that dollars are backed by the wealth that they can still be exchanged for. The decrease in the purchasing power of a dollar, and its cause, is another discussion entirely.

Israel analysts: Weak US attack on Iran could spark retaliation against Israel – Middle East ...

WilyRickWiles comments on Jun 23, 2019:

I'm sure they would welcome that--it would be used as a justification for war.

dmatic replies on Jun 24, 2019:

@WilyRickWiles, @iThink, @Naomi , Naomi, It is obvious that Bolton is promoting an agenda...whose, is the question. His own, the Globalists? The elites? Nationalists? Satan's? God's? What we do know is that there was a plan way back in the early 2000s to unseat 7 Mid-East governments. That plan seems to still be active.

Israel analysts: Weak US attack on Iran could spark retaliation against Israel – Middle East ...

WilyRickWiles comments on Jun 23, 2019:

I'm sure they would welcome that--it would be used as a justification for war.

dmatic replies on Jun 24, 2019:

@WilyRickWiles, @iThink Leave God and the Bible out of a discussion? That's an interesting comment, or suggestion. Why, may I ask, do you think, ithink, that either would "muddy" the waters?

Israel analysts: Weak US attack on Iran could spark retaliation against Israel – Middle East ...

WilyRickWiles comments on Jun 23, 2019:

I'm sure they would welcome that--it would be used as a justification for war.

dmatic replies on Jun 24, 2019:

@WilyRickWiles Not convinced that being against socialism and communism makes one a hawk. Nor, does it seem to me that standing with oppressed people from the effects of either, makes one a hawk. An elephant or a mamma bear standing to protect her young, maybe, but not a hawk.

A Third of Women Lie on Dates to Manipulate Men for Free Food [youtu.be]

DanielEvans comments on Jun 23, 2019:

Only one-third? I'll go watch but I usually attribute about 90% of anything women say as being lies. And the same percentage of their behaviors as being manipulation.