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Originally posted by nots View PostSo, what’s the answer— more government regulation to prevent it? That isn’t exactly a Libertarian position either.---------------------------------------------
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Originally posted by The Feral Slasher View PostSure, that's a much more difficult question to answer isn't it ? Might as well try to solve world hunger. What I was hoping to accomplish was to point out the ridiculousness in a libertarian supporting government payments to corporations. Why would a libertarian support that ? I think that is a huge problem with the libertarian philosophy in the age where huge corporations actually can make laws, control aspects of the government, and yield monopolistic powers. Those are all thing that a libertarian should object to, yet apparently Amazon is a beacon of capitalism and freedom.---------------------------------------------
Champagne for breakfast and a Sherman in my hand !
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The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
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Originally posted by The Feral Slasher View PostSure, that's a much more difficult question to answer isn't it ? Might as well try to solve world hunger. What I was hoping to accomplish was to point out the ridiculousness in a libertarian supporting government payments to corporations. Why would a libertarian support that ? I think that is a huge problem with the libertarian philosophy in the age where huge corporations actually can make laws, control aspects of the government, and yield monopolistic powers. Those are all thing that a libertarian should object to, yet apparently Amazon is a beacon of capitalism and freedom.
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Originally posted by nots View PostIn a vacuum, I don’t think a Libertarian would support that. We don’t live in a vacuum though, so sometimes slightly less bad is the best you can hope for. If you are looking for irrational, impractical at the expense of actually getting something accomplished, Rand Paul is your guy.---------------------------------------------
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The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
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just days before the news, Siena College announced results of a poll.
this question was:
"Do you approve or disapprove of the recently announced deal between Amazon and New York, which grants up to $3 billion in state and city incentives to Amazon in return for locating its corporate office in Queens, where it is projected to generate 25,000 jobs?"
Democrats approve, 56 pct to 37 pct
Republicans approve, 47-42
Independents approve, 64-29
Whites approve, 51-40
Blacks approve, 70-25
Hispanics approve, 81-17
I would just say that it clearly is worth it for a city or region to offer incentives for a massive project like this.
but how much is too much?
I haven't seen a thoughtful analysis of this deal anywhere - has anyone else?finished 10th in this 37th yr in 11-team-only NL 5x5
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Originally posted by The Feral Slasher View PostThe whole libertarian philosophy is impractical in the world today. Don't understand why that would make them support giving Amazon billions of dollars.
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Originally posted by nots View PostIt’s not as impractical as relying on cradle to grave patricianism like I surmise you favor.---------------------------------------------
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The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
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Originally posted by nots View PostWell, I can only surmise since you are too cowardly to state what you believe, only criticizing what others believe. As you said, well done.---------------------------------------------
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The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
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Originally posted by The Feral Slasher View PostI think I pretty clearly stated that i am against the government buying jobs from Amazon, which apparently you and your libertarian pal are in agreement with. Strange libertarianism.
Like I said: cowardly.
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Originally posted by nots View PostPity that statement doesn’t come with a possible solution—only criticism for those who (slightly) believe in free markets over government.
Like I said: cowardly.---------------------------------------------
Champagne for breakfast and a Sherman in my hand !
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The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
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Originally posted by nots View PostPity that statement doesn’t come with a possible solution—only criticism for those who (slightly) believe in free markets over government.
Like I said: cowardly.---------------------------------------------
Champagne for breakfast and a Sherman in my hand !
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The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
George Orwell, 1984
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Originally posted by nots View PostI can show you lots of leftists (probably you if I had the gumption to go back thru these threads) bitching about Trump dropping the corporate tax rate, which as shown by Amazon means next to nothing.If DMT didn't exist we would have to invent it. There has to be a weirdest thing. Once we have the concept weird, there has to be a weirdest thing. And DMT is simply it.
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Originally posted by The Feral Slasher View PostI know lots of people look to The Feral Slasher to cure the problems of the world. Glad you joined them, I'll try not to disappoint. I love it when BG gets called out on his bullshit and we turn the conversation to me providing a solution. I'll get back to you when I have one
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