So, what should happen to all the workers when all work is taken over by robots?

dmatic comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Labor saving devices were sold to an economy with the idea that more time then could be spent on leisure, but some may have feared the outcome then, too. What would people do with all the extra time on their hands if they didn't have to work so hard to provide the stuff they needed to live on? ...

dmatic replies on Apr 29, 2019:

@EdNason I have that recorded on the dish hopper....Will do, when I can find some time. Would my wife like it? :)

So, what should happen to all the workers when all work is taken over by robots?

dmatic comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Labor saving devices were sold to an economy with the idea that more time then could be spent on leisure, but some may have feared the outcome then, too. What would people do with all the extra time on their hands if they didn't have to work so hard to provide the stuff they needed to live on? ...

dmatic replies on Apr 29, 2019:

@EdNason Don't know anything about the place, but I suppose, as long s I could beam back if they didn't like me! :)

So, what should happen to all the workers when all work is taken over by robots?

Aurelien comments on Apr 29, 2019:

An Universal Basic Income would be for people out of work. Forget the billionaires, what about people working alongside robots (manufacturing, maintening, supervising, improving and replacing the robots...)? How much would they get paid compared to the basic income? What would be the incentive to ...

dmatic replies on Apr 29, 2019:

What would be the incentive to work at all if someone was going to steal what someone else has produced for you, and give it to you? But, probably wouldn't give all of what they stole from others, just a small portion?

So, what should happen to all the workers when all work is taken over by robots?

george comments on Apr 29, 2019:

Either some form of socialism to spread the wealth or we will have violence and war.

dmatic replies on Apr 29, 2019:

Until all the thieving socialists are killed?

So, what should happen to all the workers when all work is taken over by robots?

vptran31 comments on Apr 29, 2019:

I believe this to be a poorly formed question. Work, like money, is not a fixed thing. Robots cannot take "all" work because the notion of "all" is nonexistent for the notion of work. I see work as a positive-direction unbounded set. Some systems, like numbers, are innumerable and can grow for ...

dmatic replies on Apr 29, 2019:

Exactly!

So, what should happen to all the workers when all work is taken over by robots?

dmatic comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Labor saving devices were sold to an economy with the idea that more time then could be spent on leisure, but some may have feared the outcome then, too. What would people do with all the extra time on their hands if they didn't have to work so hard to provide the stuff they needed to live on? ...

dmatic replies on Apr 29, 2019:

@EdNason OK, so where do we move to where the rest of the world is like us? OOOOH, that's a scary thought!

So, what should happen to all the workers when all work is taken over by robots?

dmatic comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Labor saving devices were sold to an economy with the idea that more time then could be spent on leisure, but some may have feared the outcome then, too. What would people do with all the extra time on their hands if they didn't have to work so hard to provide the stuff they needed to live on? ...

dmatic replies on Apr 29, 2019:

@EdNason Actually, I was taught to take the path of greatest resistance. It develops strength of character which is more valuable to 'nature' than wealth!

So, what should happen to all the workers when all work is taken over by robots?

dmatic comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Labor saving devices were sold to an economy with the idea that more time then could be spent on leisure, but some may have feared the outcome then, too. What would people do with all the extra time on their hands if they didn't have to work so hard to provide the stuff they needed to live on? ...

dmatic replies on Apr 29, 2019:

@EdNason, @george, @RichardPD Richard, The redistribution of wealth through taxation seems a bit against the Law against stealing doesn't it?

So, what should happen to all the workers when all work is taken over by robots?

dmatic comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Labor saving devices were sold to an economy with the idea that more time then could be spent on leisure, but some may have feared the outcome then, too. What would people do with all the extra time on their hands if they didn't have to work so hard to provide the stuff they needed to live on? ...

dmatic replies on Apr 29, 2019:

@EdNason, @george George...I think I've heard...the first generation works for it, the second generation ???? and the third generation squanders it? Something like that. I'm for not more envy, though. Being "rich" might actually be a bit of a curse....

So, what should happen to all the workers when all work is taken over by robots?

dmatic comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Labor saving devices were sold to an economy with the idea that more time then could be spent on leisure, but some may have feared the outcome then, too. What would people do with all the extra time on their hands if they didn't have to work so hard to provide the stuff they needed to live on? ...

dmatic replies on Apr 29, 2019:

@EdNason I know....Great society then, right?

So, what should happen to all the workers when all work is taken over by robots?

dmatic comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Labor saving devices were sold to an economy with the idea that more time then could be spent on leisure, but some may have feared the outcome then, too. What would people do with all the extra time on their hands if they didn't have to work so hard to provide the stuff they needed to live on? ...

dmatic replies on Apr 28, 2019:

@RichardPD But how would they become billionaires if nobody could buy their stuff?

So, what should happen to all the workers when all work is taken over by robots?

EdNason comments on Apr 28, 2019:

they better evolve to a different skill set.

dmatic replies on Apr 28, 2019:

They will. If you mean the workers. I guess the robots will need to evolve too...

Logical fallacies as a subject - what use is it - apart from sounding good when arguing...?

fenwaybraxton comments on Apr 27, 2019:

I was on a debate team in high school and learned very quickly to be able to argue for either side. In other words, we had to research both sides of the issue to such a degree that when, at some point in the debate, the sponsor told us to "switch sides" we had to be able to debate as well on the ...

dmatic replies on Apr 28, 2019:

Interesting. So the whole idea of politics, where they argue over what is right is a fallacy? There is no right or wrong? Thinking, or debating over it, is a waste of time? How depressing. :)

A question about historical facts: back when the US had paper currency backed by commodities such as...

FaithJones comments on Apr 26, 2019:

Do you mind if I conflate private and state banking to make this explanation more linear? Stage 1: They issued currency based on assets deposited at the bank. Stage 2: They issued currency based on deposited assets and the money shareholders put into the business (when privately owned). Stage 3: ...

dmatic replies on Apr 28, 2019:

These are both, very interesting! How do you explain it? "Interestingly, the debt in the financial system is much more than the total of all money ever issued in the system. Also, the two US presidents who announced they would issue legal tender from the US Treasury (not the Federal Reserve Bank) and would base the currency on physical assets held... were both assassinated within 3 months and their plan was cancelled."

What exactly is a Libertarian?

AZWoman comments on Apr 27, 2019:

libertarian noun lib·​er·​tar·​i·​an | \ ˌli-bər-ˈter-ē-ən , -ˈte-rē-\ Definition of libertarian 1 : an advocate of the doctrine of free will 2a : a person who upholds the principles of individual liberty especially of thought and action b capitalized : a member of a ...

dmatic replies on Apr 28, 2019:

The "doctrine" of free will? What, pray tell, is that? Thanks

Swinging The Pendulum

MickeyRat comments on Apr 27, 2019:

While the internet allows you to see just about any perspective, if you choose to look, it also allows you to confine yourself to a single perspective, it you choose that. This isn't as big a problem for the right as it is for the left because almost all big news media companies report news from a ...

dmatic replies on Apr 27, 2019:

This is a brilliant post, I must say! Thanks

Free markets reduce inequality and exploitation better than any other economic system - what are ...

dmatic comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Not sure I understand the topic, but first, may I ask, what is the goal of an 'economic system'?

dmatic replies on Apr 27, 2019:

@jneedler There should be an amount of money in circulation to carry on the business and trade transactions in an economy. Money represents the wealth that is in an economy and the money is backed by the wealth it represents. Historically, there has not been enough money in circulation, therefore, the money owners are allowed to charge interest to people who need to use it. It's called "usury". When there is enough money in circulation, then more is available to use and more wealth is produced. Purchasing power should be equal to productive power in an economy.

Free markets reduce inequality and exploitation better than any other economic system - what are ...

dmatic comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Not sure I understand the topic, but first, may I ask, what is the goal of an 'economic system'?

dmatic replies on Apr 26, 2019:

@jneedler I've heard of Ramsey, but to my knowledge have never heard him. Your understanding is common among 'educated economists', who have bought the explanation from their instructors. I agree that the Federal Reserve is the big problem, however. They simply print "money" "out of nothing, and then "loan" it to the government...at interest! Huge amounts of printed "money' even at small interest percentage yield for the money ';creators' huge profits for the private enterprise. If I am not mistaken, interest payments alone on the federal debt are getting close to $400 Billion per year! If, and it's a big IF, 100,000,000 U.S. citizens pay taxes, that's $4,000 per taxpayer that goes just to pay the interest service charge on the debt! To the privately owned entity called the Federal Reserve! What a scheme!

Free markets reduce inequality and exploitation better than any other economic system - what are ...

dmatic comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Not sure I understand the topic, but first, may I ask, what is the goal of an 'economic system'?

dmatic replies on Apr 25, 2019:

@jneedler congrats, by the way for getting out of the debt trap!

Free markets reduce inequality and exploitation better than any other economic system - what are ...

dmatic comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Not sure I understand the topic, but first, may I ask, what is the goal of an 'economic system'?

dmatic replies on Apr 25, 2019:

@jneedler I agree that we need to relearn virtues. If you realize that most every item that is purchased in our economy has been produced with debt and interest, and every item's price has been inflated because of interest expense being attached, you find that the purchasing power of the currency has been slashed and people are being robbed to support financiers.

Free markets reduce inequality and exploitation better than any other economic system - what are ...

dmatic comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Not sure I understand the topic, but first, may I ask, what is the goal of an 'economic system'?

dmatic replies on Apr 25, 2019:

@jneedler OK, I'll come clean. I believe in God, Who, according to the Bible, says that interest collecting is unjust gain. It's a scheme, sold to the general public who seem to have bought it hook, line and sinker. Does it interest you that most of the people in, say, the USA are in debt? That the most municipalities, and state governments are also in debt, not to mention the Federal Government itself? Interest collecting needs to be abolished.

Thank God you didn’t start off with any difficult questions.

dmatic comments on Apr 15, 2019:

Boardwine, love your "overarching theme". And, you've asked some provocative questions yourself! But, if I may, I'd ask for more from you about your first couple of sentences? Many have twisted the scriptures, according to scripture, to their own destruction. What do you mean by "political ...

dmatic replies on Apr 24, 2019:

@DanMartinovich Thanks, Dan. I look forward to reading your link. May not respond for a couple days though....very busy. Thanks again.

Free markets reduce inequality and exploitation better than any other economic system - what are ...

dmatic comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Not sure I understand the topic, but first, may I ask, what is the goal of an 'economic system'?

dmatic replies on Apr 24, 2019:

@jneedler True! "Flawed conclusions about our current economic system" seems to be the order of the day. So, if I make a statement such as: "Our economic system is unjust" (in the USA) and in the world, would you agree or disagree?

Here's an Easter-themed one for the Peterson fans: Both Jesus and Judas died on the same day.

Organicplum comments on Apr 19, 2019:

It might turn out of course that Judas was performing a request to fulfill Jesus's request If the story was true in anyway

dmatic replies on Apr 24, 2019:

@Organicplum Sorry to say I've never read any Tolstoy. The length of War and Peace scared me when I was younger. I haven't reached a definite conclusion on the "free will" debate. I know we have been granted, by our loving Creator, a will, but am not sure how "free" it is. We may think we have it, and some even worship it, (their so-called free will), but I'm not sure what they mean by "free". Is that free from influence? Free from the history that you describe? Free to choose among what kind of choices? Pre=determined choices? You know.

[youtu.

dmatic comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Great answer! (To the trick question) Gotta love Dinesh!

dmatic replies on Apr 24, 2019:

@MichaelSwinney Actually, I read it on facebook that another friend had posted. Long article. I could try to find it if you can't. Well worth the read.

Thank God you didn’t start off with any difficult questions.

dmatic comments on Apr 15, 2019:

Boardwine, love your "overarching theme". And, you've asked some provocative questions yourself! But, if I may, I'd ask for more from you about your first couple of sentences? Many have twisted the scriptures, according to scripture, to their own destruction. What do you mean by "political ...

dmatic replies on Apr 24, 2019:

@DanMartinovich Interesting, Dan. I don't think I'm aware of the "demarcation according to Bible prophecy" being 1453. Are you talking about the end of the Mystery Babylon? The four gentile empires being the head of gold, arms of silver...and feet of mixed iron and clay? Thanks. I'd like to read about that demarcation. Do you have references I could check out?

Free markets reduce inequality and exploitation better than any other economic system - what are ...

dmatic comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Not sure I understand the topic, but first, may I ask, what is the goal of an 'economic system'?

dmatic replies on Apr 24, 2019:

@jneedler Thanks, J. Just trying to understand the flow of your previous conversation, I guess. Who could possibly be against a free market? Apparently, those who desire some control over others to ensure some kind of per-conceived outcome? I like your "natural state of things" answer. People should be free to go to a/the marketplace, if they so desire, to serve others' needs, and to mutually benefit from what others have to offer. I think government 'rules' can be a good thing, too. Things like ensuring honest weights and measures, and the 'punishment' of "evildoers".

Maybe this is a stupid question, but, do Buddhists believe in God?

DrN1 comments on Apr 23, 2019:

Not a stupid question, but irrelevant, the existence of God or a soul did not interest the Gautama Buddha, he was concerned with the way to eliminate suffering, this he outlined in the Four Noble Triuths, The Eightfold path is the way towards the elimination of suffering to achieve Enlightenment or ...

dmatic replies on Apr 24, 2019:

Snuffed out? Not even sure what that means. The Bible promises that suffering will indeed be wiped out, but that's God talking. Guess He might be an interesting solution to his problem. Just wondering.

[youtu.

dmatic comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Great answer! (To the trick question) Gotta love Dinesh!

dmatic replies on Apr 23, 2019:

@MichaelSwinney Yes, I agree with your caution not to not to take them too seriously. Just read a long article on a Sons of Liberty site that reminded me that they are seriously scheming to take this country down, along with the rest of the world. Thanks. I repent.

Free markets reduce inequality and exploitation better than any other economic system - what are ...

dmatic comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Not sure I understand the topic, but first, may I ask, what is the goal of an 'economic system'?

dmatic replies on Apr 23, 2019:

@jneedler Who designed a truly free market?

Just an interesting tidbit

dmatic comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Maybe they are not wax?

dmatic replies on Apr 23, 2019:

@Gerri4321 Ha! Not sure who manufactures them. Maybe it was an alien.

Here's an Easter-themed one for the Peterson fans: Both Jesus and Judas died on the same day.

Organicplum comments on Apr 19, 2019:

It might turn out of course that Judas was performing a request to fulfill Jesus's request If the story was true in anyway

dmatic replies on Apr 23, 2019:

@Ian_Newton Interesting. Do you believe we have a will? The grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to ALL men....Titus 2:11 We know that, like David who was betrayed by his friend, Jesus, according to the scriptures, would also be betrayed. If not Judas, who?

Candace Owen , What a remarkable young women ! Keep an eye on her , she is destined for great ...

Chicago comments on Apr 22, 2019:

I hope that the Republican party makes her a real part of their party but I suspect that they won't because people like her, Judge Pirro, Ben Shapiro, Dinesh D'Souza are more of a threat to the party itself then they are worth the party establishment dealing with. Trump wasn't suppose to get in ...

dmatic replies on Apr 23, 2019:

@Chicago Agree completely with you! Very sad indeed!

Just an interesting tidbit

dmatic comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Maybe they are not wax?

dmatic replies on Apr 22, 2019:

@Gerri4321 Sometimes, I think, they have a shell made of something non-flameable and then push a wax candle up through them.

Why those MAGA hats are amazing: [youtube.com]

dmatic comments on Apr 22, 2019:

So, he's accusing people who have MAGA hats that don't want to be harrassed of being snowflakes. Interesting.

dmatic replies on Apr 22, 2019:

@criminey359 Not saying I disagree. I think it is a very interesting observation.

Candace Owen , What a remarkable young women ! Keep an eye on her , she is destined for great ...

Chicago comments on Apr 22, 2019:

I hope that the Republican party makes her a real part of their party but I suspect that they won't because people like her, Judge Pirro, Ben Shapiro, Dinesh D'Souza are more of a threat to the party itself then they are worth the party establishment dealing with. Trump wasn't suppose to get in ...

dmatic replies on Apr 22, 2019:

@Chicago Selling souls to get votes.......to "serve" the people. Interesting. Politics must be a dirty game. I think your observations have merit. Wasn't aware that Ben Carson was being vilified by the black community. Do they vilify Candace, too? On what basis? People that do not have a love for truth are basically in a sad state.

Here's an Easter-themed one for the Peterson fans: Both Jesus and Judas died on the same day.

Organicplum comments on Apr 19, 2019:

It might turn out of course that Judas was performing a request to fulfill Jesus's request If the story was true in anyway

dmatic replies on Apr 22, 2019:

@Ian_Newton Those are very good points, Ian. I merely said, originally that that is what the gospel of Judas declared. Not saying I agree with that assertion. I did bring up the idea of a gate on the city being named Judas, because a friend of mine a long time ago, shocked me that he thought there would be. It would be the gate for all the losers, so to speak. Interesting because since, he has has expressed unsurety about the doctrine of "Universal Reconciliation". God knows. Anyway, Do you think Judas had a "free will" choice in the matter?

Here's an Easter-themed one for the Peterson fans: Both Jesus and Judas died on the same day.

Organicplum comments on Apr 19, 2019:

It might turn out of course that Judas was performing a request to fulfill Jesus's request If the story was true in anyway

dmatic replies on Apr 22, 2019:

@Ian_Newton No idea. Do you know? Do you think there will be a gate named Judas into the New City?

[youtu.

dmatic comments on Apr 22, 2019:

Great answer! (To the trick question) Gotta love Dinesh!

dmatic replies on Apr 22, 2019:

@MichaelSwinney Would that be called ad hominum attacks from the dems? It's hard to take much of what they say seriously. The racist label is also very tiring. But, I suppose they thought it worked for a while to gin up their base? I think they are not very relevant anymore.

The three poisons of "Buddhism", Hatred Greed & Ignorance, snake cockerel & pig.

dmatic comments on Apr 22, 2019:

DrN1, you have "Buddhism" in quotes. I would think that hatred, greed and ignorance are poisons to us all?

dmatic replies on Apr 22, 2019:

@DrN1 Will do! Thanks

Candace Owen , What a remarkable young women ! Keep an eye on her , she is destined for great ...

Chicago comments on Apr 22, 2019:

I hope that the Republican party makes her a real part of their party but I suspect that they won't because people like her, Judge Pirro, Ben Shapiro, Dinesh D'Souza are more of a threat to the party itself then they are worth the party establishment dealing with. Trump wasn't suppose to get in ...

dmatic replies on Apr 22, 2019:

Just curious, Chicago, why do you think the Republican party would consider them a threat?

97% of climate scientists agree on man made climate change ?

dmatic comments on Apr 21, 2019:

So, what do the other 7,111 "scientists" say?

dmatic replies on Apr 22, 2019:

@Judah80 Thank you, Judah80! Appreciate the effort you exerted to explain! Truly. I love the truth of your statement "No one really knows." The so-called "Greenhouse effect" is a theory, not proven, as far as I know. There have always been these gases in the atmosphere, as far as I know. The light spectrum from the sun is what it is, and operates according to the Creator's plan. Personally, I don't believe anybody should be destroying or polluting the environment, but, in truth, it was all here to begin with, I think. I hate CAFO's for example. Too much concentration of "excrement". It works as a "fertilizer" only if it spread around. Same thing with all the round-up and other chemicals being misapplied! I do appreciate the time you took to help me understand what some of these fear mongers are talking about.

can this place be free of hatred and allow compassion, peace and contemplation?

Tbone comments on Apr 8, 2019:

Every place can be. I'm not a Buddhist, but I hope to find some wisdom here.

dmatic replies on Apr 22, 2019:

@DrN1 Please explain. Thanks

97% of climate scientists agree on man made climate change ?

dmatic comments on Apr 21, 2019:

So, what do the other 7,111 "scientists" say?

dmatic replies on Apr 22, 2019:

@Judah80 Is oxygen, too, bad in your understanding? And is it also suspected in global climate change or global warming as it used to be called?

97% of climate scientists agree on man made climate change ?

dmatic comments on Apr 21, 2019:

So, what do the other 7,111 "scientists" say?

dmatic replies on Apr 22, 2019:

@Judah80 Another question, then, if plants absorb CO2 and then release oxygen while living, and then, when they are dead and decaying, they release CO2 again, do humans and other oxygen breathing life forms release oxygen when they are decaying? And these gas particles, that are not CO2 that are the greenhouse gases of which you speak, "It's a gas particle that absorbs and readmits infrared radiation other wise know as heat. " (I think you mean re-emit, rather than readmit?) the heat that is re-emitted is not compounded in any way is it? It's still the same heat that was absorbed by the gas particle that is not CO2? Still seems non-sensical to me....that we need to decrease CO2 levels if it is not CO2 that is the problem. CO2 is necessary for plant growth, correct? And plants are good, not?

97% of climate scientists agree on man made climate change ?

dmatic comments on Apr 21, 2019:

So, what do the other 7,111 "scientists" say?

dmatic replies on Apr 22, 2019:

@Judah80 Clearly, I don't. Thank you for the help in understanding. I appreciate it. So, you are saying that CO2 is not a greenhouse gas?

97% of climate scientists agree on man made climate change ?

dmatic comments on Apr 21, 2019:

So, what do the other 7,111 "scientists" say?

dmatic replies on Apr 21, 2019:

@Judah80 I still don't get how co2 can be a so-called greenhouse gas, when plants, presumably inside the greenhouse, are giving off oxygen as they "inhale" the available CO2.

Today is Holy Thursday.

dmatic comments on Apr 18, 2019:

The eating of the Passover Lamb. If I'm not mistaken, Christ, as Rabbi and Teacher, shared the "ritual" Passover meal with His disciples on the 14th of the first month, which was not a Thursday that year. This was just after sunset that concluded the 13th day and began the 14th. The next morning of...

dmatic replies on Apr 21, 2019:

@parsifal Or Yahshua.

How many Law Enforcement and or military will follow orders to confiscate our weapons when told to ...

Guido_Provolone comments on Apr 18, 2019:

Those who want to keep their jobs, will.

dmatic replies on Apr 20, 2019:

@Guido_Provolone And it is good when His judgments are in the earth because then the people will learn righteousness. Is. 26:9 I think

Today is Holy Thursday.

dmatic comments on Apr 18, 2019:

The eating of the Passover Lamb. If I'm not mistaken, Christ, as Rabbi and Teacher, shared the "ritual" Passover meal with His disciples on the 14th of the first month, which was not a Thursday that year. This was just after sunset that concluded the 13th day and began the 14th. The next morning of...

dmatic replies on Apr 20, 2019:

@parsifal I care.:)

This is to express my opinion and reasoning, not to represent a group, community, or wrongfully ...

dmatic comments on Apr 16, 2019:

Thank you, Kristen. I agree with you about a lot of what you wrote about government forcing vaccines on people.

dmatic replies on Apr 20, 2019:

@HollyLouise IT worked!:D

This is to express my opinion and reasoning, not to represent a group, community, or wrongfully ...

dmatic comments on Apr 16, 2019:

Thank you, Kristen. I agree with you about a lot of what you wrote about government forcing vaccines on people.

dmatic replies on Apr 20, 2019:

@HollyLouise Smiley kindergarten. Love it. :) :D

How many Law Enforcement and or military will follow orders to confiscate our weapons when told to ...

Guido_Provolone comments on Apr 18, 2019:

Those who want to keep their jobs, will.

dmatic replies on Apr 20, 2019:

@Guido_Provolone Just for a while, until He finds them!

Here's an Easter-themed one for the Peterson fans: Both Jesus and Judas died on the same day.

Organicplum comments on Apr 19, 2019:

It might turn out of course that Judas was performing a request to fulfill Jesus's request If the story was true in anyway

dmatic replies on Apr 20, 2019:

That's what the gospel of Judas portrays.

Today is Holy Thursday.

dmatic comments on Apr 18, 2019:

The eating of the Passover Lamb. If I'm not mistaken, Christ, as Rabbi and Teacher, shared the "ritual" Passover meal with His disciples on the 14th of the first month, which was not a Thursday that year. This was just after sunset that concluded the 13th day and began the 14th. The next morning of...

dmatic replies on Apr 20, 2019:

@parsifal I have a friend who says, if I remember correctly, that Jesus was born on Sept. 29, 2 B.C. I actually do think Jesus was crucified on a "Thursday", too. I have another friend who thinks it was a Wednesday. I think you're close in your rendition of the resurrection, but I think He arose on the Sabbath Day, just before sunset that began "Sunday". which would be exactly three days and three nights.

This is to express my opinion and reasoning, not to represent a group, community, or wrongfully ...

dmatic comments on Apr 16, 2019:

Thank you, Kristen. I agree with you about a lot of what you wrote about government forcing vaccines on people.

dmatic replies on Apr 20, 2019:

@HollyLouise "Easy" for you to say! I don't even know how to add a smiley face...

Today is Good Friday.

Organicplum comments on Apr 19, 2019:

Sad to see the propagation of the myth we are unable to rise in our being because of the sinner label

dmatic replies on Apr 20, 2019:

May I ask what you mean by "rise in our being'? Thanks

This is to express my opinion and reasoning, not to represent a group, community, or wrongfully ...

dmatic comments on Apr 16, 2019:

Thank you, Kristen. I agree with you about a lot of what you wrote about government forcing vaccines on people.

dmatic replies on Apr 19, 2019:

@HollyLouise Got it. Sorry for your frustration! I think I see the difference! Thanks

Do we really want a universal income and Medicare for all?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 18, 2019:

You're not missing anything there. A universal basic income would be a poor idea, more focus should be dedicated in creating new jobs. Medicare for all sounds like a scam to me, how would something like that be funded (we know the answer to that of course)?

dmatic replies on Apr 19, 2019:

@SpikeTalon, @Clammypollack Exactly, Clammypollack! Government should get out of the way.

Do we really want a universal income and Medicare for all?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 18, 2019:

You're not missing anything there. A universal basic income would be a poor idea, more focus should be dedicated in creating new jobs. Medicare for all sounds like a scam to me, how would something like that be funded (we know the answer to that of course)?

dmatic replies on Apr 19, 2019:

@SpikeTalon Good! I was hoping I misunderstood. Thanks

How many Law Enforcement and or military will follow orders to confiscate our weapons when told to ...

Guido_Provolone comments on Apr 18, 2019:

Those who want to keep their jobs, will.

dmatic replies on Apr 19, 2019:

@Guido_Provolone God knows what He's doing. He made a promise, you know. He'll get 'em turned around!

Thank God you didn’t start off with any difficult questions.

parsifal comments on Apr 15, 2019:

> The Bible is a book that many have twisted for political reasons the bible has been used for political reasons most often by "christians" themselves. from slanted dialogue to outright forgeries, from fake gospels to the message being usurped by paul, the bible has been manipulated and used by ...

dmatic replies on Apr 19, 2019:

@parsifal OK, I'll try to quote you accurately. I didn't know I hadn't. Sorry. Still don't. But You wrote: "well you get the idea.".... Yes, I do.! I understand your dilemma. Who can you trust? What is True? What is truth, right? The Bible says: Every way of a man is right in his own eyes...In other words, Everybody thinks they have the truth! Everybody thinks they're right! Well, Is everybody right? I think not. Maybe you do?

Today is Holy Thursday.

dmatic comments on Apr 18, 2019:

The eating of the Passover Lamb. If I'm not mistaken, Christ, as Rabbi and Teacher, shared the "ritual" Passover meal with His disciples on the 14th of the first month, which was not a Thursday that year. This was just after sunset that concluded the 13th day and began the 14th. The next morning of...

dmatic replies on Apr 19, 2019:

@parsifal Sure. I agree with timon-phocas, that Jesus was not crucified on a Friday. I also don't believe He rose from the dead on a Sun day. I think He was in the grave exactly three days and three nights, just like Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish (whale?) Indeed there is some need of explanation. I am not a turditionalist. Jesus warned that many would come in His name saying He was the Christ (truth), but would deceive many! Many have been lied to. The Crucifixion is very interesting indeed. Pilate played the role of the high priest when he, after examining the Lamb of God said: "I find no fault with this man", which is what the high priest did upon examining the lamb presented for the sacrifice. Anyway, you bring up an interesting point about timing. I will more into it, but am fairly certain there is an explanation, as there usually is with apparent contradictions that I have found. So, as you probably know, some people do not know what year Jesus was even crucified. Nor, even how old He was when He "died". First, we need to understand Hebrew reckoning of God's calendar. The first Moonth (month) was called Aviv (abib) or Nissan, but when did it start? The Hebrews, following God's instructions, had a lunar and solar calendar. The sighting of the first sliver of a "new moon" just before sunset, became the first day of the new month (moonth) at sunset of that "day, which began at sunset....not "12:00 midnight". We know that a lunar cycle, from new moon to new moon, takes about 29.54 days...string twelve of them together and one gets 354.48 days, let's call it 11 days short of 365 days in our "year". So, about every third year, a second twelfth month was added. So some years had thirteen moon cycles in the same solar year, to make up for the lapses. If you want to know more about it, just ask, but you probably already know all this? Anyway, God instructed the Keeping of Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread to occur in the first month of every calendar year. The Passover day was the 14th, from sunset of the 13th, to sunset of the 14th. Sunset of the 15th day began the First Day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which was a "high Sabbath" day, which normally did not fall on the regular weekly Sabbath day, but occasionally it did! This is what confused the(shall we call them, the gentile Christians?) so-called Roman Catholic church, and their translations of Hebrew and Greek scriptures. Anyway, Passover day was also, the way I understand it, the preparation day for the "high Sabbath" day of the First day of the feast of unleavened bread. So, what we know is that Jesus celebrated the Passover meal with His disciples on the evening of the beginning of the 14th day, before sunrise. Midnight of that...

Pregnant mom who was cited for toddler urinating in parking lot could go to trial after case isn’t...

AZWoman comments on Apr 19, 2019:

WTF? A child doesn't know about the law?

dmatic replies on Apr 19, 2019:

A toddler hasn't even been to school yet, AZ! Besides, "The deputy who issued the citation said he was unable to comment." Unable to comment. Hmmmm

Do we really want a universal income and Medicare for all?

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 18, 2019:

You're not missing anything there. A universal basic income would be a poor idea, more focus should be dedicated in creating new jobs. Medicare for all sounds like a scam to me, how would something like that be funded (we know the answer to that of course)?

dmatic replies on Apr 19, 2019:

You want government to "create new jobs"? How does government do that?

I am taking bets. What say you?? [nypost.com]

dmatic comments on Apr 18, 2019:

So, what kind of odds are you giving? And what bet are you willing to take?

dmatic replies on Apr 19, 2019:

@AZWoman But not a lot of money...

How many Law Enforcement and or military will follow orders to confiscate our weapons when told to ...

Guido_Provolone comments on Apr 18, 2019:

Those who want to keep their jobs, will.

dmatic replies on Apr 19, 2019:

@Guido_Provolone Only for a while, yet, I hope.

This is to express my opinion and reasoning, not to represent a group, community, or wrongfully ...

dmatic comments on Apr 16, 2019:

Thank you, Kristen. I agree with you about a lot of what you wrote about government forcing vaccines on people.

dmatic replies on Apr 19, 2019:

@HollyLouise Like school? I think, they force those who want to go to school, don't they?

How many Law Enforcement and or military will follow orders to confiscate our weapons when told to ...

Guido_Provolone comments on Apr 18, 2019:

Those who want to keep their jobs, will.

dmatic replies on Apr 19, 2019:

@Guido_Provolone I hear you. It seems to be the world we live in....surrounded by the lawless...

I am taking bets. What say you?? [nypost.com]

dmatic comments on Apr 18, 2019:

So, what kind of odds are you giving? And what bet are you willing to take?

dmatic replies on Apr 19, 2019:

@AZWoman I also got opinions...

Thank God you didn’t start off with any difficult questions.

parsifal comments on Apr 15, 2019:

> The Bible is a book that many have twisted for political reasons the bible has been used for political reasons most often by "christians" themselves. from slanted dialogue to outright forgeries, from fake gospels to the message being usurped by paul, the bible has been manipulated and used by ...

dmatic replies on Apr 19, 2019:

@parsifal You asked: "what have you experienced?" The word of my testimony? Is that what you asking for? Not sure, again, what you're asking of me. What have I experienced regarding God? Earlier you made a statement that what mattered to you was what you read, so I asked you what you read. that's all. Do you not believe that the Bible we have is correct? Are you saying it is a forgery? You implied that satan was going to use it to deceive? I hope I am seeking Truth. Jesus said: God's Word is truth. I read it and study it and I read what some others say about it, and I pray the the Spirit of Holiness guides me. Who wants to be deceived? Not I, I hope. I hope God has given me a love for truth, too.

How many Law Enforcement and or military will follow orders to confiscate our weapons when told to ...

Guido_Provolone comments on Apr 18, 2019:

Those who want to keep their jobs, will.

dmatic replies on Apr 18, 2019:

@Guido_Provolone choices, choices!

Today is Holy Thursday.

dmatic comments on Apr 18, 2019:

The eating of the Passover Lamb. If I'm not mistaken, Christ, as Rabbi and Teacher, shared the "ritual" Passover meal with His disciples on the 14th of the first month, which was not a Thursday that year. This was just after sunset that concluded the 13th day and began the 14th. The next morning of...

dmatic replies on Apr 18, 2019:

@timon_phocas Yes, we all have much to learn about lots of stuff don't we? I appreciate that you are content to allow God to educate us at His rate, and in His time! My wife and I, however, do not name the day of the resurrection, "Easter", which is the name of a pagan fertility god, and we try to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread for the week. Sadly, I'm sure we don't do it perfectly, but we think it better to follow Jesus' teachings than man's interpretations. I, think Jesus rose on the Sabbath day that occurred within the week of Unleavened Bread that year! He is Lord of the Sabbath and was in the tomb exactly three days and three nights.

They know exactly what they are doing...

cRaZyTMG comments on Apr 18, 2019:

Their problem is - So do we! WWG1WGA

dmatic replies on Apr 18, 2019:

This is the first reference to Q I have seen on this site. Interesting.

How many Law Enforcement and or military will follow orders to confiscate our weapons when told to ...

Guido_Provolone comments on Apr 18, 2019:

Those who want to keep their jobs, will.

dmatic replies on Apr 18, 2019:

Those who want to honor their oath, won't.

I am taking bets. What say you?? [nypost.com]

dmatic comments on Apr 18, 2019:

So, what kind of odds are you giving? And what bet are you willing to take?

dmatic replies on Apr 18, 2019:

@AZWoman I got ideas...

Thank God you didn’t start off with any difficult questions.

parsifal comments on Apr 15, 2019:

> The Bible is a book that many have twisted for political reasons the bible has been used for political reasons most often by "christians" themselves. from slanted dialogue to outright forgeries, from fake gospels to the message being usurped by paul, the bible has been manipulated and used by ...

dmatic replies on Apr 18, 2019:

@parsifal I'm a simple guy, too, simpler than you, and I guess I'm not following what it is you're saying. I don't know anything about the Jesus seminar. what matters is what you read? What are you reading? In your message to Dan you think it is a failing to ask why? Why is that a failing? I'm really confused.....

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dmatic comments on Apr 14, 2019:

Obviously, private "central banks" should not be in charge of "coining money and regulating the value thereof..." That job belongs to Congress. How is it that printing money "out of thin air" (nothing) and then loaning it to the government at interest is just? It is the most obviously crooked scheme...

dmatic replies on Apr 17, 2019:

@Marta-Amance With all due respect, Economics is the study of the production, distribution and consumption of wealth. It is a study of how wealth is produced and its distribution after having been created. If you don't think a fair and just marketplace, where scales are just and right, for example is not a concern for the proper distribution of wealth, we probably don't have much more to talk about. Economic systems have been proposed and studied in the past. Your initial question was about "right" principles. Is Socialism "right"? Is Capitalism? Who SHOULD own the means of production? Who should own, or be permitted to consume, the wealth that is produced in an economy? Which of these two systems produces more wealth to be distributed, and how should that distribution work? "Money"? Is that a good way to determine who gets stuff produced? What if everyone does not have the same amount of money to spend? Should everyone be given stuff, even if they have produced nothing? These are all questions of "morality". And, yes, I understand the complexity of "systems". I aim to endorse a just and fair system. The present one we are experiencing is not. I will get to comments about your comments about inflation when I can find a bit more time. Thanks

Let's not forget the death of Lavoy Finicum [youtube.com]

MarPep comments on Apr 16, 2019:

FBI agent has been indicted for lying. They fired two rounds at Lavoy before he reached into his jacket https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fbi-agent-indicted-charges-lying-robert-lavoy-finicum-shooting/

dmatic replies on Apr 17, 2019:

That's obviously why he was instinctively reaching to where they shot him....where the pain was.

Let's not forget the death of Lavoy Finicum [youtube.com]

SpikeTalon comments on Apr 16, 2019:

Lavoy Finicum was not murdered, it was how you eloquently put it on one of my recent posts... suicide by cop. This article explained it well- https://bearingarms.com/bob-o/2016/01/30/lavoy-finicum-murdered-forced-oregon-police-shoot/amp/ That is one instance where I agree with the actions of law ...

dmatic replies on Apr 17, 2019:

@MarPep Indeed, LaVoy is a hero. Still sickens me that our "government" murdered him!

This is to express my opinion and reasoning, not to represent a group, community, or wrongfully ...

Kristen comments on Apr 16, 2019:

Well I guess I better post some things about the ingredients if I am going to spout out those statements... Here are a few... List of ingredients by vaccine: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/appendices/b/excipient-table-2.pdf Links to package inserts (You can access them ...

dmatic replies on Apr 17, 2019:

You drink coffee before bed? Thanks for the evidence!

Thank God you didn’t start off with any difficult questions.

parsifal comments on Apr 15, 2019:

> The Bible is a book that many have twisted for political reasons the bible has been used for political reasons most often by "christians" themselves. from slanted dialogue to outright forgeries, from fake gospels to the message being usurped by paul, the bible has been manipulated and used by ...

dmatic replies on Apr 17, 2019:

@DanMartinovich, @parsifal I guess the reason I was asking, parsifal, if you thought those words were actually of Jesus, or from Him, since you seem unsure of God's ability to protect His message to us, and seem to give shatan the power to deceive over God's ability to restrain, what 2000 words you think are true?

Thank God you didn’t start off with any difficult questions.

parsifal comments on Apr 15, 2019:

> The Bible is a book that many have twisted for political reasons the bible has been used for political reasons most often by "christians" themselves. from slanted dialogue to outright forgeries, from fake gospels to the message being usurped by paul, the bible has been manipulated and used by ...

dmatic replies on Apr 17, 2019:

@DanMartinovich Agree, Dan. The 'rock' is the fact, the revelation, that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God.

Thank God you didn’t start off with any difficult questions.

parsifal comments on Apr 15, 2019:

> The Bible is a book that many have twisted for political reasons the bible has been used for political reasons most often by "christians" themselves. from slanted dialogue to outright forgeries, from fake gospels to the message being usurped by paul, the bible has been manipulated and used by ...

dmatic replies on Apr 16, 2019:

@parsifal Do you think Jesus said: "...and on this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."?

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dmatic comments on Apr 14, 2019:

Obviously, private "central banks" should not be in charge of "coining money and regulating the value thereof..." That job belongs to Congress. How is it that printing money "out of thin air" (nothing) and then loaning it to the government at interest is just? It is the most obviously crooked scheme...

dmatic replies on Apr 16, 2019:

@Marta-Amance Agree that money, as a trade convenience, has value to a society! It's use allows someone to carry a bushel of corn in his pocket when going to the market place. And yes, I think I understand "Purchasing Power"....which leads to the discussion of a just monetary system. Just has to do with fairness, or rightness, as opposed to unfair or wrong. To 'devalue' the purchasing power of the units of currency or coinage through inflation, for example, does show the instability of the system. And, of course you are right about everybody's confidence in the system. It works as long as people have confidence in it. If the purchasing power falters, so will people's confidence and they will look for other ways to buy stuff....bartering for example. In a just system, the money is like a yardstick, it measures value. The length of an inch does not change, but the thing being measured does. The values of the things money measures may change but the standard of measure does not. Maybe if we just talked about inflation, we could get a better understanding. I agree with you about an inanimate object being neither moral or immoral, of course. It is the love of money that is the root of all evil, not the money itself. Therefore, let me ask you a question. What is the cause of inflation, or in other words, what infects the purchasing power of 'money'?

Curious question, anyone here a student of objectivism?

R_D_Russell comments on Apr 15, 2019:

An interesting ontological arrangement I've always found fascinating is the whole Absolute Truth argument. Subjectivists will immediate tune out what I'm about to say but I think it bares hearing out. If you use Modus Tollens syllogism as your rule, I believe it is possible to infer absolute truth...

dmatic replies on Apr 16, 2019:

Love this! Thanks

Thank God you didn’t start off with any difficult questions.

parsifal comments on Apr 15, 2019:

> The Bible is a book that many have twisted for political reasons the bible has been used for political reasons most often by "christians" themselves. from slanted dialogue to outright forgeries, from fake gospels to the message being usurped by paul, the bible has been manipulated and used by ...

dmatic replies on Apr 16, 2019:

Not sure what you are saying, though you're asking some interesting questions. Paul usurping the message? Are you suggesting Paul was a false Apostle?

Alabama judge allows teenage would-be dad to sue medics on behalf of his aborted fetus in a ...

dmatic comments on Apr 14, 2019:

The article says that the women's center had until April 1 to respond. Do you know if they have, VonO? In other words...is there any news on this case since it was filed?

dmatic replies on Apr 16, 2019:

@VonO Thanks. It looks like the motion to dismiss will heard on July 24th. Did you happen to read the comments after the article? Ted Gilerson(?) had some sound reasoning!

Thank God you didn’t start off with any difficult questions.

dmatic comments on Apr 15, 2019:

Boardwine, love your "overarching theme". And, you've asked some provocative questions yourself! But, if I may, I'd ask for more from you about your first couple of sentences? Many have twisted the scriptures, according to scripture, to their own destruction. What do you mean by "political ...

dmatic replies on Apr 15, 2019:

@Boardwine Good answer! That is why we are instructed to study the scriptures so that we may rightly 'divide' its truth. Indeed, it is shameful to get it wrong!

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dmatic comments on Apr 14, 2019:

Obviously, private "central banks" should not be in charge of "coining money and regulating the value thereof..." That job belongs to Congress. How is it that printing money "out of thin air" (nothing) and then loaning it to the government at interest is just? It is the most obviously crooked scheme...

dmatic replies on Apr 15, 2019:

@Marta-Amance I will key on this sentence you wrote in answer to my question: " It is the medium of trade or exchange because it represents value rather than simple convenience." I agree! Money represents value. It does not have to "be" the value if its effect is representing what is truly valuable, namely, the goods and services, the wealth, in an economy. Therefore, a "fiat" money system is OK, because the money within it does represent the values that money is used to buy. So, let's continue: Why is our money system in the U.S. not just? What could be done to change the unjust system to a just system? To make the perfectly fine fiat system just again?

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dmatic comments on Apr 14, 2019:

Obviously, private "central banks" should not be in charge of "coining money and regulating the value thereof..." That job belongs to Congress. How is it that printing money "out of thin air" (nothing) and then loaning it to the government at interest is just? It is the most obviously crooked scheme...

dmatic replies on Apr 15, 2019:

@Marta-Amance Thanks. Some good advice. May I ask you a question pertaining to the subject? Do you think money needs to have inherent value, like a commodity? Or can money serve its purpose as a trade convenience without having inherent value?

Just joined this group. Am wondering what teaching of Christ you have discussed so far?

Ian_Newton comments on Apr 14, 2019:

Welcome to the group. I invite you to look at our threads to see what teachings we've discussed. Regarding what may be regarded as "harder" teachings, it seems to me three strivings are necessary: To love, to have faith and humility. If we practice receiving the love of God through the ...

dmatic replies on Apr 15, 2019:

This is very good....and profound. Thank you. I also find it helpful to consider that someday these "enemies" will be friends!

Just joined this group. Am wondering what teaching of Christ you have discussed so far?

SpaceWillie2000 comments on Apr 14, 2019:

I think one of the hardest lessons to integrate in to our lives from the teachings of Jesus's life is the necessity to pick up our cross and walk while being literally and metaphorically beaten by reality for doing so. Finding meaning in that allows us to see it not as a burden, but as a duty to ...

dmatic replies on Apr 15, 2019:

@Ian_Newton I Cor. 10:13, I think. He will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we are able to bear, but will provide a way to escape...

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dmatic comments on Apr 14, 2019:

Obviously, private "central banks" should not be in charge of "coining money and regulating the value thereof..." That job belongs to Congress. How is it that printing money "out of thin air" (nothing) and then loaning it to the government at interest is just? It is the most obviously crooked scheme...

dmatic replies on Apr 14, 2019:

@Marta-Amance Maybe we're mirroring each other. I know I have a lot of work to do. Though I wouldn't call what we just had a debate. By the way, I didn't say you know nothing. Nor did I say that I knew everything. Sorry I came across that way. Maybe neither one of us is teachable. Sad.

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dmatic comments on Apr 14, 2019:

Obviously, private "central banks" should not be in charge of "coining money and regulating the value thereof..." That job belongs to Congress. How is it that printing money "out of thin air" (nothing) and then loaning it to the government at interest is just? It is the most obviously crooked scheme...

dmatic replies on Apr 14, 2019:

@Marta-Amance you wrote: "At one time the treasury policy was to keep a reserve of gold and or of silver to back the issuance of bills of credit. Can you guess why? Coinage has a real value that is relative to the content of precious metals they contain and their value reflect those prices of the precious metals in the open market. But what value does a piece of paper contain?" Trade began before money was invented. As a trade convenience, money was invented so that people didn't have to find a willing partner in trade, who wanted their stuff. Money, in those ancient days, did have inherent value. But its value rose or fell as the commodity itself's value rose or fell according to supply and demand. A standard of measure of value then, had no standard. Money should merely represent value, as long as its value is honored wherever in an economy it is used. Certainly money, to be believed, or to have faith in, had to be "Backed" by something of value. To be used as a trade convenience, it needs to be backed by the wealth it represents. Money does not only represent the value of gold, nor does it only need to be backed by redeemable gold. That did not work as the economy enlarged. Gold used to be $32 an ounce. Then all of a sudden, someone said it was worth $64 an ounce. Now, it is over $1300. The scheme, then would be to obtain control of, or ownership of all the gold and then one would be "King", making the rules. Wealth comes in many forms, and all these forms of wealth back legitimate money. This ensures that no one can be King and make rules that are unfair and unjust. More if you want, later.

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dmatic comments on Apr 14, 2019:

Obviously, private "central banks" should not be in charge of "coining money and regulating the value thereof..." That job belongs to Congress. How is it that printing money "out of thin air" (nothing) and then loaning it to the government at interest is just? It is the most obviously crooked scheme...

dmatic replies on Apr 14, 2019:

@Marta-Amance Interesting. You are the one who brought up morality when you asked if we were basing our practices on right principles! I asked how you defined "right", to which I received no answer. Your assumption of intelligence belies your ego. If you were wrong, would you want anyone to tell you, was also a question you did not care to answer. If you want to remain in your ignorance and your deceived state, what is that to me? Methinks you do not understand the purpose of money. Don't feel bad, nor indignant. Many have been deceived by the very system you purport to champion. The duped leading the duped. That is what concerns me. People like you are dangerous, because they pretend to know what they are talking about as they lead other unsuspecting 'students' into the dark. I am sorry. I do not usually assume such bluntness, but decided to try to use it on you to see if there is any hope for you at the present time. I would be happy to discuss these issues with you if I had any inclination that it would not be a waste of time.

Ok, time to engage the brain cell(s), upon consideration of the people on this site, I believe we ...

dmatic comments on Apr 12, 2019:

Simple...Create a special counsel to investigate Constitutional neglect, who will turn over the results of their investigation to a special prosecutor to bring the charges against the interlocutors of falsifying their oaths to uphold and defend such Constitution, adjudicated by a SUPREME court. Or,...

dmatic replies on Apr 13, 2019:

@Tarkus60 My comment initially was a bit tongue in cheek...I agree with you Tarkus.

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dmatic comments on Apr 12, 2019:

Quote: "What should be obvious is the central banks play a key role in the world. What is not obvious is whether that role is based on the right principles. Is there a pattern that might indicate what such principles should be?" Well, it may not be obvious to you, but right principles insist that...

dmatic replies on Apr 13, 2019:

@Marta-Amance The definition of economics is the study of the production, distribution and consumption of wealth. What is "money"? What is wealth? Maybe you've answered these questions already in your previous posts? In my view, money is a trade convenience, which merely represents wealth. It is not wealth in and of itself.

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dmatic comments on Apr 12, 2019:

Quote: "What should be obvious is the central banks play a key role in the world. What is not obvious is whether that role is based on the right principles. Is there a pattern that might indicate what such principles should be?" Well, it may not be obvious to you, but right principles insist that...

dmatic replies on Apr 13, 2019:

@Marta-Amance I'm sorry, but I have not had the pleasure of reading any other posts by you. I simply came across this one and read it. Sometimes, our forefathers and mothers have inherited lies...so to base one's opinion on what is right, according to what they have taught is questionable wisdom. Your flippant last paragraph quoted here: "Now you may feel the right principles come from god but last time I checked with him he denied such a statement." is a bit bothersome, or revealing. The tone of your posts suggests you think you are fairly smart, so let me ask you something, if I may: If you were wrong about something, would you want someone to tell you? Oh, and to answer your question about inducements....that would be 'love'.

Below are a couple links (thank you for them, @SpikeTalon) that are really excellent for explaining ...

dmatic comments on Apr 12, 2019:

What are the purposes of vaccines?

dmatic replies on Apr 13, 2019:

@HollyLouise Thanks, Holly! I appreciate the education. They didn't tell me why I can't eat grapefruit! I guess I can eat lemons but not grapefruit. I am interested in the truth about vaccines, though, so I'll be following your conversations. Thanks!