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2481  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Armed Feds Prepare For Showdown With Nevada Cattle Rancher on: May 03, 2014, 05:48:17 AM
the fucked up thing is that these are the kind of people that breed a shitload.. they are like cockroaches.
2482  Other / Off-topic / Re: Worst Movies You Have Ever Watched on: May 03, 2014, 05:06:38 AM
a lot of people loved tropic thunder.

it wasn't my kind of comedy though.
2483  Other / Off-topic / Re: Movie Recommendation Station on: May 03, 2014, 04:37:10 AM
for me, schindler's list was my favorite movie. i haven't seen that film in ages, i think i should again. was the film where i discovered how badass liam neeson is.
2484  Other / Off-topic / Re: Movie Recommendation Station on: May 03, 2014, 04:34:46 AM
when was spielberg's last smash hit? i don't remember him doing anything of note in, say, the past 10 years.

edit: forgot he did lincoln. it was a fairly good hit.. but i found it boring as hell.
2485  Other / Off-topic / Re: Ok where are the Women of Bitcoin? on: May 03, 2014, 02:53:41 AM
they are probably in hiding. if i were a chick, i would not show up here professing to be a woman. all these horny nerdy guys in their 20's will be PMing them.
2486  Other / Off-topic / Re: What is your dream job? on: May 03, 2014, 12:52:42 AM
i'd like to be extremely rich so i could use that money to to buy out politicians to change laws in my favor.. so i can make more money. you know, like american billionaires.

You're mistaken.

That doesn't happen - it's a myth. America isn't a oligarchy, even if it seems like it. And just by having 'politicians' doesn't mean you can change laws. It's a specific system you have to go through.

The richest group in America are 'The Elites'. They're supposedly the 1%. The richest of the rich.

no, no you're mistaken. america is a de facto oligarchy. don't know how you can say it's not. heard of shelden adelson, koch brothers, or george soros?

http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-echochambers-27074746

If it was a Oligarchy, we wouldn't be allowed to vote. Let's take Sparta for a example.
The only way Sparta was well known in history, is because the leaders of the Oligarchy were warriors, and wanted Sparta to value warfare, strength, and such.

Democracy:
Quote
Democracy is a form of government in which all eligible citizens participate equally...

Oligarchy:

Nada.

If it was a Oligarchy, whatever the leaders said, would go. You wouldn't vote. Pass laws. And don't even think about petitioning. Anything could be declared illegal or legal with the wisp of a hand.

Yes, this 'Democratic' system has some flaws. But that doesn't necessarily make it a Oligarchy.

nope. it's a de facto oligarchy. obviously on the surface it's a democracy, but the ones who have money control what happens. tell me why it is that there's an 8% approval rating for congress, yet the status quo continues? or why minimum wage jobs are on the increase, yet tiffanys and other businesses catered to the rich are booming? or why 88% of people polled would prefer background checks on guns, but nothing happens? and tell me why the richest people in the country have a whole lot of access to media/news outlets? and tell me why presidential campaigns last 2+ years, where the candidates go around whoring themselves to billionaires and corporations?

and lastly, tell me why republicans are kissing up to shelden adelson? http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/dana-milbank-gop-candidates-kiss-up-to-billionaire-sheldon-adelson/2014/04/01/5ba335dc-b9dc-11e3-9a05-c739f29ccb08_story.html

wait, i'll actually tell you why. it's because politicians work for him.

1. Okay.

2. As I said previously, a specific system is needed. If you have a specific law you want enforced, and the Constitution (A silly old document) says yes, then of course, it's hard to get it approved.

3. Everybody has access to the media/news. Depending on what kind of acess you're talking about, of course.

4. To earn support.

5. Not all politicians are Republicans.

what are your numbered point referring to? and you haven't really answered any of my questions.. it's a de facto oligarchy we live in. you haven't really made any arguments against that.

what do you mean "everybody has access to the media/news"? if you own it, you sure have a lot more access to it than anyone else.
2487  Other / Off-topic / Re: If 1 BTC = $10,000 in 2014..... I will treat you guys to something . on: May 03, 2014, 12:48:08 AM
dafar, have you ever wished that everything wasn't about sex?
2488  Other / Off-topic / Re: What is your dream job? on: May 02, 2014, 11:43:48 PM
i'd like to be extremely rich so i could use that money to to buy out politicians to change laws in my favor.. so i can make more money. you know, like american billionaires.

You're mistaken.

That doesn't happen - it's a myth. America isn't a oligarchy, even if it seems like it. And just by having 'politicians' doesn't mean you can change laws. It's a specific system you have to go through.

The richest group in America are 'The Elites'. They're supposedly the 1%. The richest of the rich.

no, no you're mistaken. america is a de facto oligarchy. don't know how you can say it's not. heard of shelden adelson, koch brothers, or george soros?

http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-echochambers-27074746

If it was a Oligarchy, we wouldn't be allowed to vote. Let's take Sparta for a example.
The only way Sparta was well known in history, is because the leaders of the Oligarchy were warriors, and wanted Sparta to value warfare, strength, and such.

Democracy:
Quote
Democracy is a form of government in which all eligible citizens participate equally...

Oligarchy:

Nada.

If it was a Oligarchy, whatever the leaders said, would go. You wouldn't vote. Pass laws. And don't even think about petitioning. Anything could be declared illegal or legal with the wisp of a hand.

Yes, this 'Democratic' system has some flaws. But that doesn't necessarily make it a Oligarchy.

nope. it's a de facto oligarchy. obviously on the surface it's a democracy, but the ones who have money control what happens. tell me why it is that there's an 8% approval rating for congress, yet the status quo continues? or why minimum wage jobs are on the increase, yet tiffanys and other businesses catered to the rich are booming? or why 88% of people polled would prefer background checks on guns, but nothing happens? and tell me why the richest people in the country have a whole lot of access to media/news outlets? and tell me why presidential campaigns last 2+ years, where the candidates go around whoring themselves to billionaires and corporations?

and lastly, tell me why republicans are kissing up to shelden adelson? http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/dana-milbank-gop-candidates-kiss-up-to-billionaire-sheldon-adelson/2014/04/01/5ba335dc-b9dc-11e3-9a05-c739f29ccb08_story.html

wait, i'll actually tell you why. it's because politicians work for him.
2489  Other / Off-topic / Re: My New PC :) on: May 02, 2014, 11:21:41 PM
yeah i hate it when stupid technology is forced upon people.. i find windows 8 annoying as hell. i don't need touch for a laptop.. and i doubt most people do either.
2490  Other / Off-topic / Re: What is your dream job? on: May 02, 2014, 10:39:04 PM
i'd like to be extremely rich so i could use that money to to buy out politicians to change laws in my favor.. so i can make more money. you know, like american billionaires.

You're mistaken.

That doesn't happen - it's a myth. America isn't a oligarchy, even if it seems like it. And just by having 'politicians' doesn't mean you can change laws. It's a specific system you have to go through.

The richest group in America are 'The Elites'. They're supposedly the 1%. The richest of the rich.

no, no you're mistaken. america is a de facto oligarchy. don't know how you can say it's not. heard of shelden adelson, koch brothers, or george soros?

http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-echochambers-27074746
2491  Other / Off-topic / Re: What is your dream job? on: May 02, 2014, 10:18:38 PM
i'd like to be extremely rich so i could use that money to to buy out politicians to change laws in my favor.. so i can make more money. you know, like american billionaires.
2492  Other / Off-topic / Re: What's your favourite holiday destination & why? on: May 02, 2014, 10:16:25 PM
yeah, i like somewhere new and unfamiliar.. part of the reason why i'm not huge on travelling to europe, especially considering the cost. ridiculously expensive to just get around in europe. a month in europe would probably be the cost of a year travelling in other areas of the world.
2493  Other / Politics & Society / Re: What if people that made the world a better place were unpleasant in person? on: May 02, 2014, 09:49:59 PM
what is your point or question? what about it?
2494  Other / Off-topic / Re: My New PC :) on: May 02, 2014, 09:49:11 PM
doesn't the htc one have a shitty camera? PCs are nice, but there are still drawbacks. still, i'd take it over anything apple any day.
2495  Other / Off-topic / Re: Whatt is your dream job? on: May 02, 2014, 09:40:26 PM
tour guide on cruise ship - free travels all over the world  Smiley and get paid for doing it Smiley
this one would be good....Free travel all over and Think of how many beautiful women you would see. Wow!

those people get paid pennies on the dollar and they work really long shifts, i heard there's hardly any time to do anything.
2496  Other / Off-topic / Re: Today's terrifying fun fact: you can buy dirty bombs on the black market... on: May 02, 2014, 09:30:07 PM
Maybe not real, I think that could be entrapment operation.

entrapment in bulgaria? if it were on american soil, that would make more sense.. but this is bulgaria.
2497  Other / Off-topic / Re: Worst Movies You Have Ever Watched on: May 02, 2014, 09:05:29 PM
ha, brendan frasier was hot for a brief moment and then faded away into obscurity. my favorite film of his was encino man. it's probably shitty now, but back when i was a kid it was entertaining.
2498  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Why isn't lobbying illegal? on: May 02, 2014, 09:03:55 PM
supreme court has already decided that money = free speech. it's why the US presidential election cycle lasts 1 year (primaries + main election), and as a candidate you have to start at least 2 years before the election day.
2499  Other / Off-topic / Re: Why is cheese added to absolutely EVERYTHING in America? on: May 02, 2014, 09:02:42 PM
i like to eat nuts, mainly almonds and peanuts.. and every time i buy some, it's drenched in salt too. americans love making themselves sick, i guess. when i walk into a walmart, i see sodas, chips and other junk food right by the entrance. it's there for a reason.
2500  Other / Off-topic / Re: Why is cheese added to absolutely EVERYTHING in America? on: May 02, 2014, 08:59:24 PM
it's not just cheese.. sugar is worse. americans are such gluttons with everything.
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