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Forum: Politics 05-14-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,108
Posted By kretinus
I lived for years just above minimum wage no...

I lived for years just above minimum wage no problems dude, I guess it all depends on what kind of lifestyle you think you need to be happy.

But I do know some very happy families making about as...
Forum: Global political discussions 05-14-2009, 11:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,532
Posted By kretinus
I disagree. Any killing is done in our name,...

I disagree. Any killing is done in our name, therefore it is our concern and our duty to make sure what is done in our name isn't counter productive.

The problem with military solutions are that...
Forum: Introductions 05-14-2009, 11:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,157
Posted By kretinus
duly spanked, my apologies

duly spanked, my apologies
Forum: Politics 05-14-2009, 11:09 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,108
Posted By kretinus
let me know when you can form an actual...

let me know when you can form an actual constructive argument.
Forum: Politics 05-14-2009, 11:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,422
Posted By kretinus
My father made quite a few sacrifices for us kids...

My father made quite a few sacrifices for us kids when we were growing up, including making time for important things.

Seems to me we're starting to think life should be easier than it actually...
Forum: Politics 05-14-2009, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,639
Posted By kretinus
Define beliefs.

Define beliefs.
Forum: Politics 05-14-2009, 10:59 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,108
Posted By kretinus
Do you get out much? Seriously. $24K after...

Do you get out much? Seriously.

$24K after taxes would be roughly around $19K a year.

That comes to $1583 a month. In my area, a decent 1 bedroon apartment will run you around $400 and that...
Forum: Politics 05-14-2009, 10:37 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,108
Posted By kretinus
Brilliant counter, absolutely brilliant. I...

Brilliant counter, absolutely brilliant. I applaud you for bringing a new level of sophistication to the field of trolling.
Forum: Economy 05-14-2009, 02:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,824
Posted By kretinus
This cycle is different from past ones. Thisn't...

This cycle is different from past ones. Thisn't isn't a correction in the classical sense, this is a whole different ball game. No offense but most in your industry didn;t seem to realize there was a...
Forum: Politics 05-14-2009, 02:11 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,108
Posted By kretinus
And a flat tax would put you out of a job so...:)...

And a flat tax would put you out of a job so...:)

Actually I would argue that the only Consitutionally legitimate function of taxation is to raise revenue to allow the government to perform the...
Forum: Politics 05-14-2009, 02:01 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,108
Posted By kretinus
Seeking the simplest solution is by no means a...

Seeking the simplest solution is by no means a sign of intellectual weakness or an attempt to avoid reality, nor is it a matter of tunnel vision so your condescending attitude doesn't lend...
Forum: Introductions 05-14-2009, 01:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,157
Posted By kretinus
I think both parties suck lint, and they both...

I think both parties suck lint, and they both share blame for the economy.

I've always strived to achieve a level of balance where my democratic friends call me a wing nut and my republican...
Forum: Suggestion Box 05-14-2009, 01:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,199
Posted By kretinus
I PMed Grumpy earlier

I PMed Grumpy earlier
Forum: Politics 05-13-2009, 11:45 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,108
Posted By kretinus
Then move, $24K a year in a lot of places would...

Then move, $24K a year in a lot of places would be a very comfortable living.
Forum: Politics 05-13-2009, 11:41 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,108
Posted By kretinus
More often than not the simplest solution turns...

More often than not the simplest solution turns out to be the best one. Far too often people who think they're enlightened don't realize that you can simply pick up a hammer and drive a nail without...
Forum: Global political discussions 05-13-2009, 11:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,532
Posted By kretinus
If he can defeat the terrorists without the loss...

If he can defeat the terrorists without the loss of innocent life, let him have have it, otherwise he will be completely ineffective.

The Taliban has given us an opportunity to capture the moral...
Forum: Economy 05-13-2009, 09:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,824
Posted By kretinus
I think he's talking governors.

I think he's talking governors.
Forum: Current events 05-13-2009, 09:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,805
Posted By kretinus
Yeah, it looks like Detroit is fast becoming...

Yeah, it looks like Detroit is fast becoming ground zero. Iowa isn't flourishing, but I don't think we're on the ropes taking body blows like a lot of places. I just don't see any politicians who...
Forum: Politics 05-13-2009, 05:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,639
Posted By kretinus
I think it's simply because this nation has been...

I think it's simply because this nation has been content to sit back and do nothing while both parties became slaves to special interest groups who serve agendas instead of the country.

When the...
Forum: Politics 05-13-2009, 05:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,251
Posted By kretinus
Why not, we'd just be adding to the long line of...

Why not, we'd just be adding to the long line of lying hypocrites who have sat in the big comfy chair.

I wish Powell would challenge him to a cage match though, I have a big problem with fat...
Forum: Politics 05-13-2009, 05:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,251
Posted By kretinus
The problem with this is that the "photos" aren't...

The problem with this is that the "photos" aren't the problem, the problem is what the photos show, and hiding the photos doesn't hide the truth of what happened, in fact one could easily argue that...
Forum: The Auto industry 05-13-2009, 05:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,798
Posted By kretinus
Indy, I don't think this nation has ever seen the...

Indy, I don't think this nation has ever seen the perfect storm we are seeing now, this is entirely different than anything we've faced in the past, even the depression.

If we let this crash, we...
Forum: The Auto industry 05-12-2009, 11:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,798
Posted By kretinus
If you think this nation could survive just the...

If you think this nation could survive just the economic impact of letting all these companies fail, then I suggest you really aren't looking at the big picture.

Then again if we let it crash, who...
Forum: Introductions 05-12-2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1
Hi
Views: 1,943
Posted By kretinus
Hi

OK, I'll bite, I've already met the forum troll, look forward to meeting the rest and having a rational exchange of ideas.
Forum: Current events 05-12-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,805
Posted By kretinus
If he's a typical business man, I suspect you'll...

If he's a typical business man, I suspect you'll find is answer to everything is give business free reign and take away workers rights.

We have a republican in Iowa who thinks employers shouldn't...
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