I have 5 days left on my 22 .

dmatic comments on Apr 12, 2019:

Good for you and your friends, but probably no need to F fakebook.

dmatic replies on Apr 12, 2019:

@arboristly560 You think that was a rebuke? You think getting all defensive is acting like a man? A wise man welcomes correction. A fool never does.

Banking, Finance, and Economics Last Call For Alcohol What should be obvious is the central ...

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 12, 2019:

@Marta-Amance Why should there be a cost to borrow money? Just pay it back. Much employment and many good ideas are not occurring because of a lack of money and its "cost". I am not negating the natural law of supply and demand. You did not answer my question of what determines "right" in your mind. Just thought maybe we could have a discussion without presumptions. If you already know the answers, why did you ask?

Right wing or left wing

dmatic comments on Apr 12, 2019:

Who is doing the characterization?

dmatic replies on Apr 12, 2019:

@Marcs2 Agreed. So, again, who is doing the characterization of them as right wing and what is their definition of right wing?

Right wing or left wing

Naomi comments on Apr 12, 2019:

When I say they were socialist, i.e., left-wing, I normally get told to educate myself. LOL

dmatic replies on Apr 12, 2019:

@Marcs2 They characterized themselves as right wing? What is their definition of right wing?

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 12, 2019:

@Gerri4321 Individually, we can. May the love of Truth guide us as we move 'forward'.

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 12, 2019:

@HollyLouise Glad it made you smile. Certainly don't want to anger a nurse! I might be in her care some day! Better if they are kept as friends! 3 days ago, I celebrated a one year anniversary of dying from a heart attack. I love those who studied and learned and sacrifice their time and talent to tend to me! Thanks for what you do! Now, I am on one of those drugs that does not like to be mixed with grapefruit! Don't understand that, but....I'm not the Dr.

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 12, 2019:

@Gerri4321 Agreed. We must untie around Truth. But, it seems that 'the people' are hopelessly divided on what Truth even is!

"If your view of Julian Assange changed because of the nature of the material he was revealing as ...

MLACANA comments on Apr 12, 2019:

Well, he did reveal corruption. You may call him a traitor or you may call him a hero.

dmatic replies on Apr 12, 2019:

@Slavey You go, Slavey!

"If your view of Julian Assange changed because of the nature of the material he was revealing as ...

MLACANA comments on Apr 12, 2019:

Well, he did reveal corruption. You may call him a traitor or you may call him a hero.

dmatic replies on Apr 12, 2019:

@Slavey That's kinda what I was sayin...

"If your view of Julian Assange changed because of the nature of the material he was revealing as ...

MLACANA comments on Apr 12, 2019:

Well, he did reveal corruption. You may call him a traitor or you may call him a hero.

dmatic replies on Apr 12, 2019:

If one called him a traitor, whom was he traiting against? If revealing corruption is traiting, then I'd call him a hero!

This is good.

Boardwine comments on Apr 12, 2019:

They're getting him on hacking. Basically directing Bradley Manning on how to hack DoD . I’m of a mixed mind on this one. He printed truth which must never be a crime….he also shared secrets that got men killed….my countrymen, fathers ,husbands ,brothers…their blood cries for justice. ...

dmatic replies on Apr 12, 2019:

@Boardwine Sweden, but they dropped charges but are considering laying them again before the statute of limitations runs out in 2020. Here is a timeline I read on the BBC: Timeline: Julian Assange saga August 2010 - The Swedish Prosecutor's Office first issues an arrest warrant for Assange. It says there are two separate allegations - one of rape and one of molestation. Assange says the claims are "without basis" December 2010 - Assange is arrested in London and bailed at the second attempt May 2012 - The UK's Supreme Court rules he should be extradited to Sweden to face questioning over the allegations June 2012 - Assange enters the Ecuadorean embassy in London August 2012 - Ecuador grants asylum to Assange, saying there are fears his human rights might be violated if he is extradited August 2015 - Swedish prosecutors drop their investigation into two allegations - one of sexual molestation and one of unlawful coercion because they have run out of time to question him. But he still faces the more serious accusation of rape. October 2015 - Metropolitan Police announces that officers will no longer be stationed outside the Ecuadorean embassy February 2016 - A UN panel rules that Assange has been "arbitrarily detained" by UK and Swedish authorities since 2010 May 2017 - Sweden's director of public prosecutions announces that the rape investigation into Assange is being dropped July 2018 - The UK and Ecuador confirm they are holding ongoing talks over the fate of Assange October 2018 - Assange is given a set of house rules at the Ecuadorean embassy in London. He then launches legal action against the government of Ecuador December 2018 - Assange's lawyer rejects an agreement announced by Ecuador's president to see him leave the Ecuadorean embassy February 2019 - Australia grants Assange a new passport amid fears Ecuador may bring his asylum to an end April 2019 - The Metropolitan Police arrests him for "failing to surrender to the court" over a warrant issued in 2012. He is found guilty and faces up to 12 months in prison, as well as extradition over US charges of conspiracy to commit computer intrusion. So, he has been convicted, yesterday, of the charge of not submitting to the court. (UK) Possible sentence for that of one year. He faces a five year sentence in the US for charges pending.

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 12, 2019:

@HollyLouise I did read only the second one you provided. Thanks for the other...though I don't have time, now, either, to read it all. I see my question is addressed in that one. So, let me ask you a question, if I may. Are there any results of studies that do show a concern for adverse affects from vaccines? Or is it your assumption that there are no adverse affects?

I have 5 days left on my 22 .

dmatic comments on Apr 12, 2019:

Good for you and your friends, but probably no need to F fakebook.

dmatic replies on Apr 12, 2019:

@arboristly560 An eye for an eye limits the "proper" 'revenge'. In other words, if someone takes one eye, you are not allowed to take two of his. Apparently you don't like anyone telling you what to do? I agree with you about facebook. No need to clear air. Just trying to help....And, by the way, I agree with your statement that Jesus did not annul any of God's Laws. Just remember this...in your anger do not sin....and man's anger does not work the righteousness God intends.

I have 5 days left on my 22 .

dmatic comments on Apr 12, 2019:

Good for you and your friends, but probably no need to F fakebook.

dmatic replies on Apr 12, 2019:

@arboristly560 I concur with both of your fakebook contributions! But, you say you are a Christian? One of His instructions was to love our enemies. Hard? Unnatural? Maybe. But, so what? Don't F your enemies....love them.

This is good.

Boardwine comments on Apr 12, 2019:

They're getting him on hacking. Basically directing Bradley Manning on how to hack DoD . I’m of a mixed mind on this one. He printed truth which must never be a crime….he also shared secrets that got men killed….my countrymen, fathers ,husbands ,brothers…their blood cries for justice. ...

dmatic replies on Apr 12, 2019:

@Boardwine It will be interesting. Sure didn't look good as they carried him out like an animal. Do you know if the rape charges are legit?

Anyone interested in banjos

dmatic comments on Apr 12, 2019:

Sure! Would love to. Though, I don't own, nor know how to play, one. Dabble a bit with guitar. Will ask a question...How long did it take you to learn?

dmatic replies on Apr 12, 2019:

@Tbone That's inspirational! I will be looking for such a bargain!

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 12, 2019:

@HollyLouise Thanks for a definition. It is my understanding that a healthy immune system is what we need. It is also suspect to me that too many vaccinations at once can overwhelm especially a weakened immune system in certain individuals, and then lead to tragic results. Have there been any scientific studies to your knowledge that would investigate my hypothesis? Who would pay for those studies? Probably not the makers and sellers of vaccines, but hopefully a neutral party...but where would they get funding?

Abortion Deception

Demere comments on Apr 12, 2019:

This is such a huge issue. Truth is we don't know the origins of consciousness, what it actually is or when it starts. We do know that the fundamental blueprint (DNA) of a human being is created at the moment of conception. I think this is one of those issues that when viewed historically will be on...

dmatic replies on Apr 12, 2019:

It may be huge issue, but it is a simple one. No one has the right to murder another human being. And, of course we know the origins of consciousness....our Creator.

This is good.

Boardwine comments on Apr 12, 2019:

They're getting him on hacking. Basically directing Bradley Manning on how to hack DoD . I’m of a mixed mind on this one. He printed truth which must never be a crime….he also shared secrets that got men killed….my countrymen, fathers ,husbands ,brothers…their blood cries for justice. ...

dmatic replies on Apr 12, 2019:

Not sure they have any proof that Assange 'directed' Chaning. Do you know if they do? I still pray that the UK does not extradict him to the US....but if they do...and he is allowed to testify in OPEN court...watch out!

I wanted to share this lovely picture, of MR.

AZWoman comments on Apr 10, 2019:

D'Souza was told to sit down, shut up and so proud he didnt!!

dmatic replies on Apr 12, 2019:

Not by his wife, certainly?

How did you all think JP did at the Liberty convocation?

John_G comments on Apr 10, 2019:

Missed it. Links anyone?

dmatic replies on Apr 12, 2019:

@Rdub4ND The god pill? Interesting. Nasser certainly wants everyone to see the "truth" he thinks he sees. He would do well to listen to others as well. When I watched the actual convocation type panel discussion I noted how gracious Jordan was to the two less humble men on the stage. It seemed to me that they had not come into a revelation of what the Apostle Paul meant when he wrote 1 Cor. 8:2, I think, which says: "If any man thinks he knows anything, he does not yet know it as he ought." I love the depth of Jordan's search.

How did you all think JP did at the Liberty convocation?

John_G comments on Apr 10, 2019:

Missed it. Links anyone?

dmatic replies on Apr 12, 2019:

@Rdub4ND Thanks for the follow up link. I had seen the first part a few days ago. Kinda wish Nasser would have done more listening.

Oy Vey Maria! Why the “gods” of Ben Shapiro and Matt Walsh can’t end abortion.

BossPig comments on Apr 5, 2019:

Hold on, I see where this author is coming from on some of the later points but I don't understand the issue on the main point... Is it not correct that using the Bible to argue against abortion does not work on someone who does not believe in the Bible's authority? That person very likely believes ...

dmatic replies on Apr 11, 2019:

@BossPig That's kinda my point...an atheist won't listen to arguments. They already think they "know".

Oy Vey Maria! Why the “gods” of Ben Shapiro and Matt Walsh can’t end abortion.

BossPig comments on Apr 5, 2019:

Hold on, I see where this author is coming from on some of the later points but I don't understand the issue on the main point... Is it not correct that using the Bible to argue against abortion does not work on someone who does not believe in the Bible's authority? That person very likely believes ...

dmatic replies on Apr 11, 2019:

"but I still think it's common sense to say that an athiest won't listen to arguments from God." If they won't listen to God, why does one think they will listen to anybody's arguments?

Do you receive much negative feedback for your posts? Does anyone call you a racist?

dmatic comments on Apr 4, 2019:

Curious, why do you ask? Do you think it racist to point out criminal behavior?

dmatic replies on Apr 5, 2019:

@Jenna May God bless your efforts, Jenna! The only people I know who live in South Africa are Ryno and Madelyn. Good people. Be safe!

In Canada, last week, a Human Rights tribunal found this man guilty for using the words "biological ...

James comments on Apr 4, 2019:

There are folks who would say that imprisoning someone for that represents tyranny. That said tyranny is indefensible. And that tyranny of this type must be resisted by any means necessary. You think if this guy chooses not to allow himself to be taken into custody that there might be some sort ...

dmatic replies on Apr 4, 2019:

Absolutely not. Ultimately, we are accountable to God's Law. When a 'law' is passed in a country that contradicts His Law, then it is our duty to obey God instead of 'man'.

Do you receive much negative feedback for your posts? Does anyone call you a racist?

dmatic comments on Apr 4, 2019:

Curious, why do you ask? Do you think it racist to point out criminal behavior?

dmatic replies on Apr 4, 2019:

@Facci Yes, I know what you men. Racist to bring up human rights, no matter the color of one's skin. The world seems to be getting more evil everyday. What can be done about South Africa? Does the so-called UN have anything to say about this?

Farm Attack 03/04/2019: A 65-year-old man was beaten up by five armed men who broke into his house ...

dmatic comments on Apr 4, 2019:

Jenna, with all these attacks and investigations, do the "authorities" ever catch the criminals? If so, what are the penalties? Thanks

dmatic replies on Apr 4, 2019:

@Jenna This is just hardly believable. It's absolutely crazy. What can be done? Guess I'm pretty naive.

Members of the 2% might be interested in the discussion I have here with an atheist.

hariseldon comments on Mar 26, 2019:

Personally, I have never hated a women because of an abortion.... But onto the main thing I wanted to comment on - can there be morality without a God? I used to think God was irrelevant to the idea of morality. Then I got older. Let's imagine you have a scale from absolute good to absolute ...

dmatic replies on Apr 2, 2019:

@hariseldon Thanks for the invite. I read your comments, and am interested to read your article. In fact, Having a Bible Study tonight and want to share it with a young man who is a genius like you. The last few weeks he's mentioned AI stuff. So you think "reality created God"? Interesting idea, but what is reality? I understand lots of people have created a god in their own image or imagination....but, they are here.

It's widely known that Abby Johnson—speaking of the real-life Abby Johnson—hates abortion ...

dmatic comments on Apr 1, 2019:

Well, after reading this guy's opinion, I'm glad he's not a professional critic.

dmatic replies on Apr 2, 2019:

@VonO The one with you and Danny? Yes...

Could you debate a Marxist and win?

ProgenitorGnosis comments on Apr 1, 2019:

I'm not even sure they are wrong. I believe that capitalism is good at producing abundance. I also believe that according to supply and demand abundance reduces values. Thus if capitalism produces enough to make labor unnecessary (post scarcity) then capital will no longer have any value. In a post ...

dmatic replies on Apr 2, 2019:

@ProgenitorGnosis Socialism is about the "collective" and what some bureaucrat thinks is best for them and, of course, him/her individually. Capitalism is more about the individual, allowing him/her to make their own decisions. It is more freedom loving, except one does have to work to provide his/her needs. And, by working to produce something useful, the "collective" is also served.

It's widely known that Abby Johnson—speaking of the real-life Abby Johnson—hates abortion ...

dmatic comments on Apr 1, 2019:

Well, after reading this guy's opinion, I'm glad he's not a professional critic.

dmatic replies on Apr 2, 2019:

@VonO She must still be evolving.

I have observed several behaviours lately in Jordan Peterson that I find concerning.

RemiDallaire comments on Apr 1, 2019:

He is on a meet only diet....And you can be Jesus christ himself only for so long....

dmatic replies on Apr 1, 2019:

@RemiDallaire Thanks.He says meats and greens, I think. When I first read your comment about "meet" only, I wasn't sure if you meant meeting only with ??? and then the Jesus mention, as in "foxes have holes and dens but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head. Got it! Not that he thinks he is Jesus but many are looking to him as a savior. Thanks

It's widely known that Abby Johnson—speaking of the real-life Abby Johnson—hates abortion ...

dmatic comments on Apr 1, 2019:

Well, after reading this guy's opinion, I'm glad he's not a professional critic.

dmatic replies on Apr 1, 2019:

@VonO We must have seen different films. As far as I remember, the film did not portray it as horrible for people to describe child murder as the killing of human babies. Actually it did just the opposite, portraying those who think it not as ....well, evil. Or, at least, deceived.

Here I present a thought experiment which shows the existence of God to be virtually certain.

JillianClayton comments on Mar 26, 2019:

It's a bit early in the day for me and I'm just now absorbing my coffee, but I'll take a stab at it... Sounds like Holographic Universe theory, but I'm a little confused by your use of the word "computational super-intelligence God." Is this God as an AI algorithm using the computational thinking ...

dmatic replies on Apr 1, 2019:

@hariseldon Wow. Such thoughts are too high for me. God will be all in all. Amen

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 Apr 1, 2019:

@Danny705 " Can we explore that concept? What does it mean to be perverted by sin? Do all non-Christians go to hell?" Again, I don't want to enter this discussion to dilute what you two are investigating, and maybe this should be a whole new thread, but..there is much confusion about a lot of stuff, especially, about God! Theology. Sin is transgression of God's Law. Why does it pervert "morality"? Morality is defined by God, of course, and His Law is perfect. Therefore, to 'allow' oneself to violate it is iniquity. Iniquity is the idea that one can sin and it will be OK anyway. It, sin, in itself, is a perversion of morality. And it infects the way a person sees the world, and God, Himself! The idea of 'hell' and its place in reality is a whole topic in itself with many false ideas about it in circulation for millennia. First, we know "hell" or hades or gehanna or sheol exist. But we also know that hell does not last forever. Maybe that last sentence shocks you, but it is true. God IS Love. Everything God does is motivated by love. I would posit...even hell. Many reasons for saying so, but I'll end this with God's expressed plan...that ALL will come to know Him! Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess....allegiance to Him! Death itself will be eliminated and suffering and pain, and every tear will be wiped...Good stuff!

I have observed several behaviours lately in Jordan Peterson that I find concerning.

RemiDallaire comments on Apr 1, 2019:

He is on a meet only diet....And you can be Jesus christ himself only for so long....

dmatic replies on Apr 1, 2019:

???

Could you debate a Marxist and win?

ProgenitorGnosis comments on Apr 1, 2019:

I'm not even sure they are wrong. I believe that capitalism is good at producing abundance. I also believe that according to supply and demand abundance reduces values. Thus if capitalism produces enough to make labor unnecessary (post scarcity) then capital will no longer have any value. In a post ...

dmatic replies on Apr 1, 2019:

Your thoughts are interesting, ProgenitorGnosis. I, too, have wondered about how society will organize when wealth is being produced by robots. Economics is the study of the production, distribution and consumption of wealth. Capitalism and Socialism are two "economic systems". They differ in who 'owns' the "means of production" and gets to make decisions. When I was younger, I didn't want to labor all day for my needs. So, I chose to reduce my "needs", so that I could have time to devote to avocational pursuits. I thought if I could reduce my need for income, or, at least reduce my "outgo", then that would mean I could pursue "life", which includes producing wealth, but also other interests. Life is filled with wonder to be pursued. The reason I like capitalism is that it gives me freedom to pursue it without someone else telling me what to do.

It's widely known that Abby Johnson—speaking of the real-life Abby Johnson—hates abortion ...

dmatic comments on Apr 1, 2019:

Well, after reading this guy's opinion, I'm glad he's not a professional critic.

dmatic replies on Apr 1, 2019:

@VonO Theology is the study of God. In my view, it is THE most important of all studies. You say: the inconsistency of the 'pro-life' position? Guess I'm not following. The pastor wrote: "The God-fearing Christian cherishes all human life as sacred from conception to natural death. " (Except, of course, those with whom he disagrees?) He just seemed to be too harsh with his criticism.

It's widely known that Abby Johnson—speaking of the real-life Abby Johnson—hates abortion ...

dmatic comments on Apr 1, 2019:

Well, after reading this guy's opinion, I'm glad he's not a professional critic.

dmatic replies on Apr 1, 2019:

@VonO I think I was a little put off by his seeming petulance. I appreciated the portrayal of some of the protesters as caring, loving, prayerful, committed, Godly human beings. Also appreciated the portrayal of some of the ruder types, as there are, in reality, many of those, too. The film did a good job of showing that some of those who work in clinics actually are so deceived that they think they are doing good! I do agree with the "pastor" about it being "hard to watch", though. I also found myself thinking what I would say to a wife who was feeling the shame of her actions and thoughts when she asked: How can He forgive me? Certainly, more could be said than; "Because He's God", but he had just awakened from deep sleep. Give the guy a break.

It's widely known that Abby Johnson—speaking of the real-life Abby Johnson—hates abortion ...

dmatic comments on Apr 1, 2019:

Well, after reading this guy's opinion, I'm glad he's not a professional critic.

dmatic replies on Apr 1, 2019:

@VonO Did you see the movie? If so, what thinkest thou?

-For every homeless person in the US there are six empty houses.

Edge13 comments on Mar 31, 2019:

Who is to decide what is fair? There is nothing wrong with a little charrity, but too much charrity creates dependency. Examples can be found in Africa where US Foreign Aid destroyed local businesses, farms, and infrastructure practically overnight. How could any business compete with free charity? ...

dmatic replies on Apr 1, 2019:

@Edge13 Well said!

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 Mar 30, 2019:

@Danny705 No need to apologize, Danny. I'm just curious. By the way, before seeing the movie "Unplanned" yesterday, my wife and I visited the bookstore where I bought a copy of "The Righteous Mind" and Jordan P's Twelve Rules... Regarding Truth..."Desire is a trap". Desirelessness is freeing, I suppose. I think this is also a tenet of Christianity. Covetousness is to be avoided, following the dictates of one's flesh is to walk in condemnation, etc. I compared it to Jesus' comments about eunuchs, to mean those who do not lust. (Some are eunuchs from birth. Some make themselves eunuchs, but not everyone is ready for the desireless life....

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 Mar 29, 2019:

@Danny705 Interesting. I have a couple of questions, though I'm not sure anyone said Buddhists were wrong. Who is it that does the enlightening? And, presumably, it was the Buddha that was doing the preaching on salvation, that Sariputta desired to hear? By the way, do you know a Buddist's perspective on child murder? Thanks

Just lost my Uncle Mark.

dmatic comments on Mar 27, 2019:

Sorry for your loss. Family roots. You'll just have to go deeper. I could almost swear that I have been in the building where the photo was taken. Recently. Or, maybe they all look the same. Do you know where it was taken?

dmatic replies on Mar 27, 2019:

@Guido_Provolone OK, Thanks. Not the place I was thinking it was. Still sorry about your loss...

In the headlines today: [nytimes.

dmatic comments on Mar 27, 2019:

Holly, do you know when the outbreak started? The article says: "Nearly 17,000 doses of the measles-mumps-rubella (M.M.R.) vaccine were given in 26 weeks." Then mentions October. Could the massive vaccine push have caused the outbreak?

dmatic replies on Mar 27, 2019:

@HollyLouise Thanks, Holly.

Members of the 2% might be interested in the discussion I have here with an atheist.

hariseldon comments on Mar 26, 2019:

Personally, I have never hated a women because of an abortion.... But onto the main thing I wanted to comment on - can there be morality without a God? I used to think God was irrelevant to the idea of morality. Then I got older. Let's imagine you have a scale from absolute good to absolute ...

dmatic replies on Mar 27, 2019:

Interesting thoughts, hariseldon. You paint a dismal picture of the future. (Without God). Obviously, our Creator defines right and wrong (morality), but people have disagreed with Him for a long, long time, and continue to do what is right in their own eyes. But, they haven't thought it through. They use to say: You can't legislate morality. Now they legislate immorality. Interesting times. But, God has a plan to save us all from the deceit of our own selves. We will be turned back form the hell we are trying to create.

So by now many here have watched the latest film by Dinesh titled, "Death of a Nation" That is ...

lovinlace comments on Mar 27, 2019:

I am pretty sure DEATH OF A NATION had to be released for younger audiences who have never cracked a book much less understood one. Not many would sit and read very long.

dmatic replies on Mar 27, 2019:

That's probably true, about fewer and fewer people having the time, or inclination, to read a book. Interesting times.

Love Tucker's facial contortions when a guest says something absolutely crazy.

HollyLouise comments on Mar 26, 2019:

Tucker *always* looks perplexed. LOL.

dmatic replies on Mar 27, 2019:

@HollyLouise Keen. I like it! Very good word for him!

Love Tucker's facial contortions when a guest says something absolutely crazy.

HollyLouise comments on Mar 26, 2019:

Tucker *always* looks perplexed. LOL.

dmatic replies on Mar 26, 2019:

That's because he really is listening to the guest!

How Are We Going To Pay Down The National Debt??

TitoWarren comments on Mar 18, 2019:

Relax. According a 2013 from the Institute for Energy Research (https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/fossil-fuels/coal/federal-assets-above-and-below-ground/) the United States has: -More than 900,000 separate real assets covering more than 3 billion sq. ft. -Mineral rights, on and ...

dmatic replies on Mar 26, 2019:

Tito...Do you know what caused the "Great Depression"? Lots of misery tied to that deal....

How Are We Going To Pay Down The National Debt??

Georgesblogforum comments on Mar 16, 2019:

There is no intention to pay down or retire the National Debt . Before the debt could be retired , there would be no currency in circulation . The purpose of the National Debt is to encumber all real wealth , resulting in the end of individual property rights . The Federal Reserve gets real things ....

dmatic replies on Mar 26, 2019:

This is exactly right! How, may I ask, did you discover this plan?

How Are We Going To Pay Down The National Debt??

MarPep comments on Mar 16, 2019:

There is no way out. The Globalist Bankers are smarter than us. Even if we get a leader interested in curing the Fed Reserve problem of fiat money and debt, if he begins to speak or act against them, he dies---Lincoln, Czar Nicholas II, Garfield, McKinley, JFK, Congressman Larry MacDonald, Charles ...

dmatic replies on Mar 26, 2019:

Ahhh. The powers that think they be. Of course they think they are smarter than us. But, God has a plan, too, and He laughs at them. They don't even know He is using them.

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 Mar 26, 2019:

@Danny705 If I may interject, though I hesitate because I do not want to interfere with your great conversation, (and sometimes a third party ruins the flow) I will anyway. What we all seem to be searching for is "reality", that which is true. As Danny has just pointed out, we all come from "backgrounds", where we were presumably taught someone else's version of 'reality', that more often than not, was their opinion of reality, rather than truth. Reminds me of something I read a long time ago that stuck with me. It was said by Siddhartha or Herman Hesse: "There is a reality, my boys, and nothing can change that. However: Truths, that is Opinions of reality are countless in number and each is just as true as it is false." That gave me pause back then, and it gives me pause now. There is a lot we don't know. As it has not been revealed to us, yet. The Bible has the interesting truth expressed thusly: "Our forefathers inherited lies". Though they may have thought them truth at the time, they were not. Jesus also said to His "boys": "I have much more to reveal to you but you are not yet ready to hear them" (My paraphrase) Personally, I love it that God has put you two together! Obviously, He has a purpose for doing so. The tenor and tone of your conversation is fascinating. Please continue....

Facts and theories of Economics.

FrankZeleniuk comments on Mar 18, 2019:

Money is what people have confidence and trust in to fulfill the economic purposes that define it. The soundness of the money is directly proportional to the level of confidence and trust the people have in it. As an example, the Federal Reserve was created and it was allowed to issue a bank note ...

dmatic replies on Mar 24, 2019:

@FrankZeleniuk Agree completely with you about the world being in trouble. The Georgia Stones, or whatever, I thought, wanted to bring the population down to 1/2 billion? (500 Million). Pretty diabolical. Of course, if they, the powers that think they be, want to be first in line to 'sacrifice' themselves....for "sustainability"...oh well. My understanding of 'money' is a bit different , apparently, than most others. I think money is merely a government's stamp of approval on the "fiat" or instrument of paper, that acts as a trade convenience, for its citizens. The 'money' represents value and does not in itself need to be value. It measures the value of wealth, which is anything and everything made valuable by human effort. The people involved in the economy need to have 'faith' in the medium of exchange, that it will be honored by others within the system as a measure of value. Our system is not just, however, because of the trickery and deceit of the Federal Reserve. The printing of money out of 'nothing' and then charging interest on this nothing is one of the biggest scams ever conceived.

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 Mar 24, 2019:

@VonO No, I have not read the abolition of man, nor seen the debate...why do you ask? I started to read your link, but it's too late to digest it all. Would like to listen to the debate. Where can it be found? Thanks. Also, I loved this from you: " All there is is ‘is’. " I'd like to write a SONG so entitled! Carry on gentlemen...

I watch Tucker every night after work and I have to say that Fox news did something right by putting...

AgnesBrooks comments on Mar 18, 2019:

He might be okay but why does give that Cathy Areu oxygen.

dmatic replies on Mar 23, 2019:

Is that the liberal Sherpa?

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 Mar 23, 2019:

@VonO, @Danny705 I am, very much, enjoying your discussion. I hope you continue respectively! You are interesting creatures! :)

Am I missing something?

TommyB comments on Mar 23, 2019:

When i call myself a liberal it always gets a good laugh, followed by the conservative label. But the fun starts when i ask them just what it is they think i'm conserving.

dmatic replies on Mar 23, 2019:

So, how do they answer your question?

Am I missing something?

Croatpatriot comments on Mar 21, 2019:

Candace Owens is also a little dumb when it comes to politics.

dmatic replies on Mar 23, 2019:

Maybe, but she's got guts. Give her a break....she's still young!

Facts and theories of Economics.

FrankZeleniuk comments on Mar 18, 2019:

Money is what people have confidence and trust in to fulfill the economic purposes that define it. The soundness of the money is directly proportional to the level of confidence and trust the people have in it. As an example, the Federal Reserve was created and it was allowed to issue a bank note ...

dmatic replies on Mar 23, 2019:

@FrankZeleniuk Good post, Frank. Thanks. Not sure I remember what Bretton Woods in 1971 was about. My memory was that the agreement with the world started in 1944 after the war, when, if I recall correctly, all "currencies" were pegged to the U.S. Dollar. In 1971, Nixon took us off the gold standard....seemingly to be replaced by the Petro Dollar? I agree that we are headed to a cash=less society, as the Bible predicted nearly 2000 years ago, with a 'marking system" where no one will be able to buy or sell unless he/she has a mark, whatever that proves to be. "Technology" has, of course, enabled the possibility that all transactions will be monitored, recorded, worldwide. Bartering , or trading stuff for stuff, may still be possible, who knows. Interesting times. Cannot last, as it is based on injustice as you allude. Crash worldwide is coming, in my view.

Facts and theories of Economics.

FrankZeleniuk comments on Mar 18, 2019:

Money is what people have confidence and trust in to fulfill the economic purposes that define it. The soundness of the money is directly proportional to the level of confidence and trust the people have in it. As an example, the Federal Reserve was created and it was allowed to issue a bank note ...

dmatic replies on Mar 22, 2019:

Thanks, Frank. The "economic Purpose" of money, then is, it is a trade convenience in the distribution of wealth? Wealth being anything and everything made valuable by human effort. So, the wealth is "produced" or created by someone's effort. Then it is distributed by means of trade. "Money" use is to facilitate trade. Some of that wealth then being consumed. OK so far?

"The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) doesn't mind slapping a PG-13 label on movies with...

dmatic comments on Mar 21, 2019:

Are you referring to "Unplanned"?

dmatic replies on Mar 22, 2019:

@VonO AHHH! The link.... I am hard of seeing.

Is there any economic system, other than capitalism, that does not at its core require the theft of ...

dmatic comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Good question. Not sure what all the economic systems are, but, if tribalism is an economic system, it may not, except for warring thieving tribes. I don't know enough about merchantilism, either. I suppose monarchies, with various forms of kings or dictators, could be viewed as stealing from those ...

dmatic replies on Mar 16, 2019:

@Mehcanic I would love to engage here, but running a bit short of time. In the mean time, would you please define a command economy? Thanks. Good point about centralized planning within a "firm". I don't think I'm against centralized planning per se, but am for liberty of participants. You wrote"There are real constraints on individual freedom within the firm too." That is 'true' and the worker is free to leave if he/she doesn't like it and pursue something else. Not so, according to my understanding of some centralized planned systems.

The Folly of Fiat Federal Reserve Notes Despite all the efforts of governments to substitute ...

Republicae comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Part 2 came to any imperial inclinations of a ruling class of politicians. The solution was to create a dual-tier fiat monetary system that would function through the government's ability to issue unlimited amounts of marketable monetized securities. Here is the key to the entire system; the ...

dmatic replies on Mar 16, 2019:

@Republicae Thanks for reading that and giving me your opinion. It appears that we are at an impasse and will continue to just go around in circles. Our main point of contention is on the definition of money and whether or not interest collecting is just. You define money as a commodity. I define a commodity as a commodity and money as a trade convenience. As for good conscience and morality, I believe that we don't define morality because we, as mankind, do not seem to have a moral standard that does not change. There is one Who does not change, and that is God. I believe He defines what is right and what is wrong. Any "law of man" that does not conform to His standard is, wrong and will not stand. So, I have, very much enjoyed conversing with you and getting to try to understand your perspective. I do know of the Hammurabi Code by the way, but God is the Author of history and His Law, in my view, does not change. He has declared interest collecting to be unjust gain. He allowed the Israelites to charge interest to those who didn't live by His Law, as a protection for them. Israelites were commanded to love their neighbors, not unjustly gain from their hardship. I read the book of Nehemiah the last couple days about their efforts to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem after the captivity. If I remember, it was chapter 5:11 that discussed charging the hundreth part as usury that was wrong for them to do. I read it because of the discussion about Trump's wall that I'm having with people. I should read Ezra's account next. Anyway, I wish for you continued health and prosperity. I will look for your other writings, too, on the iDW site. Thanks again, It's been fun.

Is there any economic system, other than capitalism, that does not at its core require the theft of ...

Mehcanic comments on Mar 7, 2019:

Communalism - groups of people voluntarily pooling resources for mutual aid. Almost every household works like this. Small groups form to live that way, either due to beliefs or due to mutual support when facing a common threat, or challenges requiring mutual aid. Then there is the economic model...

dmatic replies on Mar 16, 2019:

@Mehcanic I'm not sure I understand even the straw man "argument" yet, mehcanic, so I can't answer your question. I'm ot even sure I understand what you mean by 'market economies' and "moderate redistribution". What's your idea of moderate? Is there an economy that is not a market economy? Are you suggesting prices are not a good way to distribute wealth? Also you wrote: "And now, a hypothesis: a society with public education is going to be capable of more economically productive activity, and be more socially/politically stable and orderly, than one with only private education, where most people don’t get any schooling at all." Maybe your hypothesis will be tested soon, as government educated (indoctrinated) 'students' break into chaos both politically and socially because they are not buoyed in truth. The assumption that privately educated students would not get educated at all is something of a logical fallacy, at least it must be, but I don't know enough to declare what the fallacy is.

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

dmatic comments on Mar 16, 2019:

Thank you Leninsghost, I, too, look forward to learning how to experience lively, respectful, logical debate. I have lots to learn and I appreciate the opportunity. It seems, however that expressing views contrary to a thread starter is not too welcome, sometimes. Rudeness and arrogance ...

dmatic replies on Mar 16, 2019:

@CuriousFury Debate a battlefield. Interesting. With a winner and a loser? Undoubtedly both "sides" in a debate may think they are right. But, it would help all participants to try to find truth and true rightness. Probably less rudeness and arrogance displayed then, too, rather than just trying to prove oneself right. A little humility would be welcome.

Everyone calm down.

SpikeTalon comments on Mar 15, 2019:

Vote Libertarian, that would be a good start.

dmatic replies on Mar 16, 2019:

@SpikeTalon Agree with that, Spike! Doing away with parties! They seem to just divide anyway....in these 'united' states.

Everyone calm down.

MADcHATTER comments on Mar 15, 2019:

There are 4 ways to effect change...the Soap Box, The Ballot Box, The Jury Box and the Ammo Box...Its getting to where the first 3 have become rather ineffective of late. Preaching from the Soap Box will get you ridiculed or killed. The Ballot Box seems to be more like a path for winning a lottery ...

dmatic replies on Mar 16, 2019:

@Mentalprogram If we've already fallen off the cliff, then all there's left to do is wait till we hit bottom? and pick up pieces and re-organize...ever mindful of the pitfalls of the current ungodly system.

Everyone calm down.

SpikeTalon comments on Mar 15, 2019:

Vote Libertarian, that would be a good start.

dmatic replies on Mar 16, 2019:

Aren't libertarians proponents of none-aggression?

We have a lot of problems happening now in our country and the world but in my opinion, the most ...

SpikeTalon comments on Mar 15, 2019:

We need a third party for starters...

dmatic replies on Mar 16, 2019:

I say we get rid of all "parties". One of the founders, if not more, spoke against parties. Too divisive. Let's all just do and think what is right for America and the world.

The New Zealand mass shooter was no normal mass shooter.

Robbit comments on Mar 16, 2019:

One can only imagine what goes on in his twisted mind and in some part it may well be a call to arms, one that I would hope none here would be inclined to emulate.

dmatic replies on Mar 16, 2019:

@Mentalprogram I've only heard bits of his manifesto. Did he say something about liking the Chinese system, speaking of 'economics'? or something else? Thanks

Taxation is Theft. Prove me wrong

Papanuts comments on Mar 16, 2019:

This is a moronic statement not worthy of addressing in a community with the word 'intellectual' in it.

dmatic replies on Mar 16, 2019:

Why do you say that, Papanuts?

Is there any economic system, other than capitalism, that does not at its core require the theft of ...

Mehcanic comments on Mar 7, 2019:

Communalism - groups of people voluntarily pooling resources for mutual aid. Almost every household works like this. Small groups form to live that way, either due to beliefs or due to mutual support when facing a common threat, or challenges requiring mutual aid. Then there is the economic model...

dmatic replies on Mar 16, 2019:

You wrote: "It’s worth considering, though, that market based economies seem to give rise to winner-take-all/rich-get-richer-poor-get-poorer dynamics. Historically, societies and whole civilizations become unstable when inequality widens too much, giving rise to tyrannies or chaos, both of which suck way more than moderate taxation." Until there isn't any more wealth to 'distribute', nor stuff to 'tax'. The famous quote by, I think Thatcher says it. Socialism works until you run out of spending other people's money.

Is there any economic system, other than capitalism, that does not at its core require the theft of ...

HollyLouise comments on Mar 6, 2019:

P.S. I should have put the word *theft* in quotes: "theft" because how I mean it is the enforced taking of something one has by someone (even if via another, such as gov't) who does not have. I.e. "wealth distribution" by unnatural forces. Perhaps my using the word *economic* should have been ...

dmatic replies on Mar 16, 2019:

@HollyLouise Thanks, Holly, No need to apologize...life is filled with adventure! Dragons of lies to slay and windmills to tilt at. Organizing a society around socialism is up to that society. Problem is, what if that is an unjust system? Considering human nature, as well as the nature of animals, most are 'selfish', as they mainly, look our for 'number one', and then are tempted to trample on the 'rights' of others. If everyone was self-less and Law abiding, communism would work, too. But, what we see in all three systems of organizing "economically" is that problems arise because of human nature. First, there is greed and a fear attached that there might not be enough stuff for 'me' to survive in the future...If the 'me' is a government employee, or part of the 'ruling class', they will make sure they get the 'stuff' produced first, with extras for tomorrow, as they steal it from those who produced it. Those producing more, then, if they don't receive the fruits of their labors, will see others benefiting the same as them without exerting the effort, so they, themselves, become less interested in producing 'stuff' for everyone to consume. So, their greed is exposed as well, desiring to profit from the labors of others. Capitalism is often criticized as 'greedy', or actually even inspiring people to become greedy, which is a voluntary thing to avoid if one is working on his/her character. The thing is, if one values liberty, which in a socialist's eyes may be freedom from work(?) and having someone else provide the stuff I need to live, it would seem that capitalism is the most freeing. One may choose to work as hard as he wants and find satisfaction in providing for his needs as well as those of his fellows.

The Folly of Fiat Federal Reserve Notes Despite all the efforts of governments to substitute ...

Republicae comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Part 2 came to any imperial inclinations of a ruling class of politicians. The solution was to create a dual-tier fiat monetary system that would function through the government's ability to issue unlimited amounts of marketable monetized securities. Here is the key to the entire system; the ...

dmatic replies on Mar 15, 2019:

@Republicae "The base of human existence today is trade. There was a time when man could make his home in a cave for which there was no rent to pay. He could go into the jungles and by artful maneuvers trap some other brute and eat it to sustain himself. He could also use the skin of his victim for clothing. His drink came from a nearby spring or stream of running water. At that stage of his career man was more or less independent. He paid no rent, no taxes, no interests, no profits, no protection fees. He paid for nothing. All he had to do was to go out and catch his food on the run, or pick it from the bushes, go to the spring or stream for drink, make his own clothing from the skins of his victims, and protect himself as best he could from other brutes, insects, bacteria and weather. In those days he had to be a man or the length of his life was short. He either had to be strong enough to whip, single handed, every other animal he encountered, or else swift enough on his feet to keep out of their way. He had to keep his eyes open both while awake and asleep or he would suddenly disappear without leaving flesh or bones to prove that he had lived. But possession of a thing is seldom appreciated and so man became dissatisfied with his independence and individualism when he had it. He craved social ability and the power to dominate the living as well as devour the dead. So he began to use his wits as well as his arms and legs. He learned to be social and crafty. It was a long stretch from early individualism to the present complex social state. None of the old-timers remember anything about it. But somewhere betwixt and between, humans began to trade their belongings. The hungry man, for instance, at the start, would trade his skins for some fresh meat. That was the direct method of trade in which the producer received something tangible from the purchaser. Later, however, this method of payment was supplanted by a medium of exchange called money. Bits of metal were carved and marked to represent certain values and became generally recognized as the method by which trade should be conducted. Owing to the brightness and scarcity of gold, as well as to its glittering appeal for childlike people, that metal was principally used as money in the beginning, and eventually became the standard of money value throughout the world. But the visible supply of gold in the world could not keep pace with the ever increasing population who needed money for trading purposes, and credit then came into vogue which permitted trade to be carried on many times larger in amount than there was gold to pay for it. And because there was not enough money for everybody to use there were men who made it their business to get control of it and make everybody pay for its...

The Folly of Fiat Federal Reserve Notes Despite all the efforts of governments to substitute ...

Republicae comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Part 2 came to any imperial inclinations of a ruling class of politicians. The solution was to create a dual-tier fiat monetary system that would function through the government's ability to issue unlimited amounts of marketable monetized securities. Here is the key to the entire system; the ...

dmatic replies on Mar 14, 2019:

@Republicae OK, one more thing before we move on. You wrote: "It's simple: The quantity of money issued in circulation is determined by the purchase value of each unit, if there is inflation them the treasury, based on economic indicators, reduces the circulation of currency, if there is deflation then the Treasury increases circulation of the currency. Prior to the creation of the Federal Reserve that's the way the monetary system of this country worked and it kept the purchasing power of the currency stable and at full value." You're going to need to define 'inflation" differently, then, than you did earlier. Are you talking about inflation as in price increases? Or deflation as price decreases? If so, you're kinda right.

The Folly of Fiat Federal Reserve Notes Despite all the efforts of governments to substitute ...

Republicae comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Part 2 came to any imperial inclinations of a ruling class of politicians. The solution was to create a dual-tier fiat monetary system that would function through the government's ability to issue unlimited amounts of marketable monetized securities. Here is the key to the entire system; the ...

dmatic replies on Mar 14, 2019:

@Republicae You wrote:"I'm about to post a couple more of my writings I hope you will engage then as enthusiastically as you have this one." I look forward to it, my friend! If I can find them. I'm not as smart as you are regarding this technology. Earlier you asked how old I was. I am 67and 7 months 'old'. In '94 God spoke to me, telling me there would be an economic collapse and chaos in the cities. He didn't tell me when. I got a little "scared" because we were living in a small city, but He enabled my wife and I to buy an acreage on land contract in '95 and have been watching and preparing ever since. You are a wise man to warn your friends. I know all about it when they refuse to listen. The Bible says: A wise man sees the danger approaching and hides himself, the simple pass on and suffer... I'll still rassle with you about money though and what constitutes sound money and a just system. Look forward to meeting you someday!

The Folly of Fiat Federal Reserve Notes Despite all the efforts of governments to substitute ...

Republicae comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Part 2 came to any imperial inclinations of a ruling class of politicians. The solution was to create a dual-tier fiat monetary system that would function through the government's ability to issue unlimited amounts of marketable monetized securities. Here is the key to the entire system; the ...

dmatic replies on Mar 14, 2019:

@Republicae You wrote: "After injecting unknown Trillions of dollars, not only into our economy but also into the economies of several other countries, the Fed has effectively painted itself into a corner, when this bubble pops that will effectively end the U.S. fake dollar and the only workable solution to revive the economy, if at all possible, will be an official return to sound money and a free market." agree 100% with your statement and conclusion!

If people are a country's people capitol is illegal immigration stealing people capitol from other ...

dmatic comments on Mar 8, 2019:

The link didn't work. Why do they say that a plummeting population would bring a "fiscal nightmare"?

dmatic replies on Mar 14, 2019:

@Arlo75 Thanks, I will try to check it out when I can find some time, but this whole idea of an economy being a pyramid scheme is a bit mythical designed by financiers. Obviously that is the way the money owners have designed this system, but it cannot last as their design is seriously flawed.

As an American who grew up on and around the farm, and a freedom loving person, I see this as a ...

dmatic comments on Mar 12, 2019:

You wrote: "I don't see this ending well for the Boers and I really hope you all can find a way out of the turmoil that is happening." So, what's the answer? Certainly not more lawlessness.

dmatic replies on Mar 14, 2019:

@Paisley_Pirate Yes! Please don't misunderstand my comment, which was intended to suggest that the "Government" is the Law-less in this case. All authority comes from God and is accountable to Him. If an "authority" "makes a law that is contrary to His, that is lawlessness.

The Folly of Fiat Federal Reserve Notes Despite all the efforts of governments to substitute ...

Republicae comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Part 2 came to any imperial inclinations of a ruling class of politicians. The solution was to create a dual-tier fiat monetary system that would function through the government's ability to issue unlimited amounts of marketable monetized securities. Here is the key to the entire system; the ...

dmatic replies on Mar 13, 2019:

@Republicae you wrote: "Again, in a sound monetary system there is a certain amount of that needs be in circulation, no more and no less," How is that certain amount determined in your 'system'?

The Folly of Fiat Federal Reserve Notes Despite all the efforts of governments to substitute ...

Republicae comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Part 2 came to any imperial inclinations of a ruling class of politicians. The solution was to create a dual-tier fiat monetary system that would function through the government's ability to issue unlimited amounts of marketable monetized securities. Here is the key to the entire system; the ...

dmatic replies on Mar 13, 2019:

@Republicae You asked, I think: "Why would anyone choose a trade convenience like Fiat when in the end it's not a trade convenience at all." You are free to use gold in your exchanges, if you desire. But, some people have a hard time finding it. They are free to buy an ounce of gold if they can find it for whatever....1200 or 700 or whatever the price in dollars of it is this week, and take that ounce of gold and exchange it for whatever it's worth in the commodity they want.

Facts and theories of Economics.

vptran31 comments on Mar 8, 2019:

I think economics is the art of the trading of time and resources. Money is the thing that makes it easier for strangers to trade. Wealth is i dunno

dmatic replies on Mar 13, 2019:

@vptran31 Yes, I agree that who one knows and what they can do can help produce wealth. Producing what is the question. Producing wealth! Wealth is what is being studied in economics and wealth is anything and everything made valuable by human effort.

"FARM ATTACK 04/03/2019: Vaalbank, Gauteng.

MarPep comments on Mar 10, 2019:

These anti-white attacks will continue until all the white farmers are driven out of SA--even as starvation begins or worsens. Many of these Boer families have been in SA for 300 + years---longer than Bantu have been in SA.

dmatic replies on Mar 12, 2019:

@Jenna I hope you're right. Just asked my wife, but it must have been 1999 when our little town in the middle of the U.S. had the pleasure of meeting two Africaans speaking families from South Africa, who came over here with green cards but one family was forced to go back! Wonderful people. Learned of the problems from them first-hand.

Chesterton, G.

dmatic comments on Mar 12, 2019:

Didn't know Chesterton was a socialist? "our dying Capitalist civilization"? Children are gifts! And a reminder that God hasn't given up on us yet.

dmatic replies on Mar 12, 2019:

@VonO I have soooo much to learn! A distributionist eh? I know that economics is the study of the production, distribution and consumption of wealth, but I did not know that was a subset. Maybe I'm a consumptionist? I'll have to look that up. Thanks

The Folly of Fiat Federal Reserve Notes Despite all the efforts of governments to substitute ...

Republicae comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Part 2 came to any imperial inclinations of a ruling class of politicians. The solution was to create a dual-tier fiat monetary system that would function through the government's ability to issue unlimited amounts of marketable monetized securities. Here is the key to the entire system; the ...

dmatic replies on Mar 12, 2019:

@Republicae Thanks for the inflation figure. In your mind, then, has the fed only issued 2% extra currency into the marketplace, per year, to cause this decrease in purchasing power? I don't have the figures but it may show something. I still have a problem with the idea that money has to be a commodity. Money should not be bought and sold itself, and it's "price" fluctuating accordingly, even if it's based on the law of supply and demand. When money itself is in demand, then that means business and trade are curtailed due to lack of its availability, and that is where the whole scam is exposed. Interest payments to use money! Money was "invented" to be a trade convenience and can be whatever the economy declares it to be. As long as people that are trading have faith that it will be accepted at the next place in the economy, to get what they wanted. Now, of course people can buy gold or silver or any other commodity to "store" their "wealth", and the price of that gold and silver and whatever other commodity, is determined by the law of supply and demand. It's stored value, going either up or down or staying constant. If a large supply of gold came on the market it's price to purchase it may go down unless the demand for it also increased.

The Folly of Fiat Federal Reserve Notes Despite all the efforts of governments to substitute ...

Republicae comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Part 2 came to any imperial inclinations of a ruling class of politicians. The solution was to create a dual-tier fiat monetary system that would function through the government's ability to issue unlimited amounts of marketable monetized securities. Here is the key to the entire system; the ...

dmatic replies on Mar 11, 2019:

@Republicae Yes, but which 98%? And Yes, again to the scam....one wonders what 2% annual inflation, compounded would figure to since 1913? Anyway, I just read the Viera piece you must have sent as I was typing my last. Didn't see it until this morning! Better have one's mind uncluttered when reading his stuff! I must admit, however, that I didn't yet read the appendix that you included. I need a rest. Appreciate what the founders were trying to do as they 'rassled' with this sometimes confusing topic.... From your post, as I was reading, I copied this..."More specifically, "money is not a standard for the measurement of prices; it is a medium whose exchange ratio varies in the same way * in which the mutual exchange ratios of the vendible commodities and services vary.” Furthermore, money can never arise ex nihilo. "The acceptance of anew kind of money presupposes that the thing in question already has, previous exchange value on account of the services it can render directly to consumption or production."21 In short, no governmental edict can make something with no previously existing purchasing power either a "unit of value,” or "money" in the economic sense." This seems to be a crux in our discussion. May I ask how you "understand" this verbiage? I will try to parse it when my mind settles....

The Folly of Fiat Federal Reserve Notes Despite all the efforts of governments to substitute ...

Republicae comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Part 2 came to any imperial inclinations of a ruling class of politicians. The solution was to create a dual-tier fiat monetary system that would function through the government's ability to issue unlimited amounts of marketable monetized securities. Here is the key to the entire system; the ...

dmatic replies on Mar 11, 2019:

@Republicae I've read most of "the Creature from Jekyll Island". I understand the fractional reserve banking system, too. Why do you think they allow that? So they can loan more "money" out to people and businesses and collect interest on each and every loan, even though the recipients of the loans didn't know they weren't borrowing real "money". It was just a figure in a bank account. If more than 2% of people who had money deposited in banks wanted to withdraw their money at the same time, the bank would freak, and have to get an emergency loan from a bigger bank so as to keep from having bank 'run' and people losing faith in their banks! Oh No! But, obviously, even though banks don't give the people that borrow from them, real actual, money, they are still collecting interest on each o0f those loans.....and, believe me, it is BIG BUSINESS! So they are charging interest on all these loans when they have given them really nothing but a figure in a bank book, similar to what the Feds do, and you think that doesn't have an effect on inflation? Are you serious? So, in effect, the banks have increased the money supply when they loan out non-existent deposits, and "inflate" the money supply thereby proving your own definition of inflation. They used to publish the money supply in the papers. They called it M1, M2 etc. Anyway, in the M1 figures they included all the physical 'cash' that was out there plus "checkable deposits".. It's all a scam and you know it. OH, I almost forgot. I watched the first part of 60 Minutes tonight, Guess who they interviewed? The supposed "head" of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell? Bernanke and Yellin also made an appearance! Cool cucumbers they are.... They want to keep "inflation" at 2%, and the way they say they try to do that is through interest rates!

Facts and theories of Economics.

Mehcanic comments on Mar 8, 2019:

About your initial assumption, that we all agree with the definition of economics, and then the definition you give... not so sure... The most common definition of economics I've heard of is that it is the study of how humans make decisions in conditions of scarcity. So it studies decisions that ...

dmatic replies on Mar 11, 2019:

@Mehcanic Thanks. You, too!

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Republicae comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Part 2 came to any imperial inclinations of a ruling class of politicians. The solution was to create a dual-tier fiat monetary system that would function through the government's ability to issue unlimited amounts of marketable monetized securities. Here is the key to the entire system; the ...

dmatic replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Republicae OK, on to your second post above. : Usury is the charge for using something. Of course, there are those who TRY to suggest that usury is too high interest, but they are simply lying. Proof of this fact is in the book of Nehemiah, I think. From memory, though it could be Ezra, too. Anyway, once it was realized that the people were sinning against God for charging "interest" or "usury" of 1/2 of one percent, they were told to stop it! You asked: "If you take it literally as do most Orthodox Jews that I know, then why do they charge interest on money they lend?" Well, if they are charging interest to their countrymen, they are sinning against God, and against the neighbor they are charging the interest to! then you made this odd statement: "Without interest, the economy would soon die, .." An answer to this will take longer than I have right now...but an answer will come, Lord willing! thanks for your patience.

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Republicae comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Part 2 came to any imperial inclinations of a ruling class of politicians. The solution was to create a dual-tier fiat monetary system that would function through the government's ability to issue unlimited amounts of marketable monetized securities. Here is the key to the entire system; the ...

dmatic replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Republicae Finally, you conclude your first post above with: "...The question is why would you object to a monetary system that has been proven time and time again throughout history for a currency system that has had such a dismal record through history of abject failure, is that indeed logical?" Pretty sure there has not been a system of gold and silver coinage without interest collecting. But, I'm not sure of your assertion that all systems that used gold and silver have been proven to be sound, just and fair. Are there any around today?

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Republicae comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Part 2 came to any imperial inclinations of a ruling class of politicians. The solution was to create a dual-tier fiat monetary system that would function through the government's ability to issue unlimited amounts of marketable monetized securities. Here is the key to the entire system; the ...

dmatic replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Republicae About France, you wrote: "The country's economy was in ruin and the debt of the nation was an astronomical amount of 3 Billion Livres." Did France allow interest collecting? What was the rate, if so?

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Republicae comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Part 2 came to any imperial inclinations of a ruling class of politicians. The solution was to create a dual-tier fiat monetary system that would function through the government's ability to issue unlimited amounts of marketable monetized securities. Here is the key to the entire system; the ...

dmatic replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Republicae Sometimes, it is hard for me to read your sentences, so if I misunderstand something you're saying, please forgive me. You wrote, regarding faith: "Good and silver backed currencies require no such faith, that is because they are money and paper slips without such backing are money substitutes. The faith in the ability to exchange such instruments as paper specie is gradually eroded by inflation of the supply of currency. The one eternal truth is faith is that it must remain both consistent and constant or it fails the person placing his faith in anything." I think I hear you, and the reason currencies have failed is because of "governments" and their misunderstanding of what sound money is. May I ask you if you think there is enough gold and silver in the world to represent all the wealth that therein is?

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Republicae comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Part 2 came to any imperial inclinations of a ruling class of politicians. The solution was to create a dual-tier fiat monetary system that would function through the government's ability to issue unlimited amounts of marketable monetized securities. Here is the key to the entire system; the ...

dmatic replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Republicae You asked: "if it is only a trade convenience, then why would such currencies have such a dismal record of failure when not backed a commodity with an inherent value." Because of interest collecting. Money should be backed by the wealth it represents.

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Republicae comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Part 2 came to any imperial inclinations of a ruling class of politicians. The solution was to create a dual-tier fiat monetary system that would function through the government's ability to issue unlimited amounts of marketable monetized securities. Here is the key to the entire system; the ...

dmatic replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Republicae You wrote: "The truth is that money, without the backing of a commodity to back it, eventually fails and fails miserably." Exactly! Money should be backed by the commodities it represents! I don't know how to format a response to all of your points and objections, so I'll try this way?

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Republicae comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Part 2 came to any imperial inclinations of a ruling class of politicians. The solution was to create a dual-tier fiat monetary system that would function through the government's ability to issue unlimited amounts of marketable monetized securities. Here is the key to the entire system; the ...

dmatic replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Republicae "As far as not being able to recognize or be blinded by the studies of others, you must recognize that the same might will be said of you. " I do so recognize! :)

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Mehcanic comments on Mar 8, 2019:

About your initial assumption, that we all agree with the definition of economics, and then the definition you give... not so sure... The most common definition of economics I've heard of is that it is the study of how humans make decisions in conditions of scarcity. So it studies decisions that ...

dmatic replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Mehcanic Wow, nice read. May I ask you what you mean by "leveling up this conversation". Are you a professor? I'm not. This may get a lot deeper than I imagined. Hope I don't drown! One thing, as my head started hurting reading the article, was that I realized I'm glad I'm not God, and the other is that I realize I don't know very much, if anything. OK, to get real, I believe that life's goal is love from a pure heart. Now, we could discuss what the definition of love is, and/or what that means, too, but this is a group about economics, I think! But, of course, a just economic system is loving, isn't it? Basically, I believe that God defines justice. By right of Creation and since it is His plan we are all living "in", He gets to define the rules. So, the idea is to discover what He thinks about everything and then learn to come into agreement with Him. Correct? That's as high as I can think anyway. He has given instructions in how to organize a society, and the more success we have of implementing His instructions, the better and more fair and loving that society will be. If there could be found a nation living according to His "Law", or instructions, I am certainly convinced that other nations would want to emulate it because it would be so attractive, to say the least. All the members of that society would be treated impartially, by the "rulers". In my view, justice for everybody, harms nobody! That doesn't mean that in such a society, there would not be suffering, that the winds wouldn't tornado, or that earthquakes and famines or scarcity wouldn't occur, or that people wouldn't get sick and die, or "accidents" wouldn't happen... Not sure any of this levels anything....but I need to give my head a rest.... Thanks for spurring me to education, my friend.

Facts and theories of Economics.

Mehcanic comments on Mar 8, 2019:

About your initial assumption, that we all agree with the definition of economics, and then the definition you give... not so sure... The most common definition of economics I've heard of is that it is the study of how humans make decisions in conditions of scarcity. So it studies decisions that ...

dmatic replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Mehcanic Very interesting, Mehcanic! Nice experiences living in different places! I've only lived in the USA. Thanks for sharing those bits from the constitutions elsewhere. People seem to be relatively content living where they do if there is justice in the systems, both governmental and economic. Else they try to leave, or escape their home nation and flee somewhere else that they think would be better for them. There seems to be a lot of dissatisfaction all over the globe! Our declaration of independence, which is an explanation of why our founders felt they needed to seek independence from being ruled by British rule, and precedes the Constitution, says that people generally will suffer with injustice IF the injustice is suffer-able. In other words, people will normally endure a lot before making a drastic change. I think what I am interested in discussing is what is the most fair and just system for organizing an economy. When I talk about the person not contributing does not fairly get to simply gain the benefits from others' labor, I guess I see that as an obvious strike against socialism, which, in my view, is not a fair, nor just system, unless, of course, everyone involved in it had sterling character, marked by complete self-less-ness. . So, the first and third of your paragraphs inquiring, would be kinda what I was referring to. Certainly, anybody has a "right" to beg, however. But, people have a "right" to either contribute or not. You wrote: "So there are really different ideas of what the good society is and what the proper role of government is - what values should guide it and what liberties and duties go together with citizenship." I love that paragraph! I agree. That is what we have seen in the world historically, with different nations being organized around differing principles, etc. Now, it seems, is a good time to look at the different experiments and the results and try to examine which seem to be the most fair and just and even prosperous if that should be one of the criteria for measuring. So, we can look at how South Korea is organized and compare it with North Korea, for example. I'm not an expert historian, but it seems to me that people do want to live in the best place that's fair, don't you think? People also seem to value freedom, without government telling them what to think. It's all such an in interesting reality, this thing called life, isn't it?

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Republicae comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Part 2 came to any imperial inclinations of a ruling class of politicians. The solution was to create a dual-tier fiat monetary system that would function through the government's ability to issue unlimited amounts of marketable monetized securities. Here is the key to the entire system; the ...

dmatic replies on Mar 10, 2019:

@Republicae There is only a "huge" difference between the two, if one insists on money itself having inherent value, whereas currency and money are merely "mediums of exchange".