DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHY I AM ANGRY?

Sorry, but veteran benefits still stems from the act of engaging in warfare. Without the wars you would have had these people earning their living doing something more beneficial to the human race than killing other people, and you'd have alot less disabled people to take care of. You also completely ignored the interest on past debts we're still paying due to war.

The FCNL numbers are solid, they just include all the hidden and indirect costs of war. Only a biased moron who doesn't know wtf he's talking about would even argue otherwise. I didn't expect anymore from you though.

BTW, you seem to be having an arguement that defense contractors have to rip off the government to pay for expensive combat equipment....Well if they didn't do that then maybe the military could afford descent bodyarmour for their own goddamn troops.
 
Fair enough. I won't argue with you there. I don't necessarily agree with some of the decisions that have been made by the people that run our country.

But on the other hand, we have also used our power to do some really positive things as well. Unfortunately, these aren't always in the limelight like our failures.
 
Actually, they're not elected, they are purchased by american corporate interests.

No one gets elected without support from Big Business.

No one.

No one.

NO ONE.

 
I believe in it enough to be able to see that our government is modeled in such a way as to allow our country to establish itself as the most powerful nation on this damn planet. A country powerful enough to influence every other country with the decisions we make.

I never said it was perfect, but we really don't have it that bad.
 
Which video of mine did you watch?

I posted 3 in this thread

Please watch all 3.

I went to your site, but didn't see anything.. What am I looking for?

Please clairify.

AND p.s

Please embed the other 2 links someone. I'll give you karma

 
dont play your elder bullshit on me. Youre not outranking me, i guarantee you my school is better than your school.

I spend my free time talking to my friends WHO ARE IN THE MILITARY, reading books on both sides, and watching the news. And if you knew anything about what youre talking about, you'd know i would never use CNN's hyped bullshit to make arguments. CNN is a rather left wing agendist media outlet.

You realize that the budget is available to everyone. The part that is secret is within certain areas of a budget. You point out that the CIA has a secret budget, well im not going to lie, this is true. However, that budget is still limited in the defense budget you dumb fuck. You think there is extra money just magically waiting to happen?! The Federal Reserve, and Treasury, as well as the Budgetary Committee have to release all actions to the public. I mean they can hide certain aspects but the total amount of money being spent still must remain constant. I mean the amount that is collected in taxes is recorded by the IRS and the amount the US borrows every year is recorded as well. Each part takes two sides anyway so the amount the US spends every year would be one hell of a secret to hide. That would be synonymous to trying to keep, say the state of florida a secret.

Also, radical left wing sites such as the FCNL get their "40%" defense budget number by factoring in the cost of Veterans Affairs and social security paid out to veterans. That is a very shady practice and if anyone tried to pull that in a business, theyd get investigated by the SEC. So FCNL you guys can go stick your Oats up your Quaker asses.
 
ok, with the exception of small local reps.

In my opinion, the smaller a politician is, the more honorable their intentions.

I believe in small, lower level politics, because they can actually have a positive impact on their local communities.

Take the power back to the locals.

Fuck the Fed.

 
I don't know what all those abbreviations mean, Im canadian, and don't study the American system.

I think you're confusing your Left and Right still bro.

CNN is right wing (Lou Dobbs is pretty chill though)

And yes, there is magic money floating around, the Fed can print whatever it wants.

I took my Economics final yesterday.

Don't insult my school you stupid shit.

You have no idea.

The budget is not available to everyone, and the fact that you believe that the organizations are honest, acountable, and transparent makes you a fool.

I know that the American education system is corrupt, and the subject matter being taught is contaminated. Not for the most part, but for some important parts.

Canadian schools are liberal, and progressive when it comes to current world issues.

Im not condemming either, but its a question of numbers. Population plays a big role in the educational system, and when you have 10 times the number of people in your country, you have to convince that many more of everything.

do you hear what Im saying?

When US Universities are teaching you about US policies, it is not accurate.

Did you know a top US judge just ruled that the 4th Amendment no longer applies?

Thats the one that protects you.

YOu think its a good idea that any US agency can break into your home and take your computer when youre not home, without a warrant, just because they want to?
Im fucking glad Im not American in todays world.
YOure getting the woll pulled over your eyes, and you're not stading up for your rights.

Im watching from the North as your civil liberties are being stolen from you one at a time.

 
I heard the 600 k figure from a reputable news source, who should be the ones doing their homework.

The number is in dispute everywhere, and now that I think about it, How the fuck can ANYONE know how many casualties there are, especially when gunships and attack choppers lay waste to whole towns.

 
Yea ok, well then how about we just never fight wars and let the Nazis and Communists take over the world? I dont think there is anythign better to spend our money on than saving humanity from oppression in the worst forms of evil.

The FCNL numbers are misleading and they, nor can anyone, say whats what when regarding national debt. In any case, we still spend way too much on social security and welfare to begin to complain about defense spending.

And if you read my argument on defense contractors "ripping off the government" you'd know a thing or two. We dont live in communist russia. if youd prefer a communist nation, you can go to china or cuba, we dont care. But while we live in the good ol' usa, companies have to be rewarded for the product they produce. Why else would they be able to produce said product? They provide a service or donation or finance and in turn, they get paid extra for product. Thats better than just straight getting paid back.

And you don't know the first thing about body armor you dumb fuck. The military has the best body armor out of anyone in the world, whatever you hear is cases of misfortune. I mean for god sakes, what we are talking about here is a flexible, thin piece of material that's designed to stop a 7.62x39mm bullet or in some cases a .50 cal bullet traveling at a muzzle velocity of 800-1600 feet per second. Its a wonder that it can do it all. And don't kid yourself no other military widely has the same body armor as we do. Let me break it down for you:

All special operations (Army SFG, Army SFOD-D, Army CAG, Army 75th Ranger Regiment, Navy SEALs, Navy VBSS, Navy DEVGRU, Navy EOD, Air Force TACP, Air Force Pararescue Jumpers, Marine Force Recon, Marine Expeditionary Unit) receive a package called the MLCS.

In the MLCS they get a choice of three different 2nd line vests: CIRAS, MBSS (or equivalent), or Eagle PC with cumberbund. All of them hold ceramic STRIKE plates that can stop high velocity heavy projectiles. Underneath, they all wear a PACA which stops .45 cal and below projectiles, but also greatly reduces trauma from impact on the STRIKE plates. This is the current best body armor system known to man.

All regular Army forces receive a RAV, or equivalent MOLLE vest capable of carrying STRIKE plates. Integrated along is Kevlar padding which can stop a 7.62mm and reduces trauma on STRIKE plates.

All regular Marines receive the IBA or possible a personally purchased MOLLE vest, again with integrated Kevlar. The only issue is the IBA which is outdated.

No other country produces body armor on the level that the United States does, in fact EVERY special operations unit in NATO purchases its armor from the US.

 
The idea, and model of the US government is tight, and its good. The thing is, it is now an illusion with no real decision making power.

The Federal reserve is privatized, which means the Government is in Debt to the FEd. SO the Gov't is ruled by the Banking Elite.

Congresspersons, and senators are being bought out by big business like it's going out of style. I'd be surprised to see One Congressperson who Isn't on the take.

The Gov't Sold out, and The people have no power.
This is the state of the American Government.

It is sad, wrong, and makes me, a Canadian, furious that the citizens put up with it.

Not that theres a whole lot they can do... It's out of their league.

UNLESS

The American Public reaches what the greedy puppetmasters are afraid of..

Critical Mass.

CM is an important idea.

It is the point where the mentality of the majority outweighs the other side.

It's a concept that Governments have been afraid of for hundreds of years.

"WAAAAAAKE UP!!!!" - rage

PLEASE EMBED MY VIDS LOL

 
yes, I agree, but their influence is weak, they are far from the source.

Local politicians have the authority to make things happen within their jurisdiction.

 
Ok, what school do you go to?

I do not get my left and right mixed up. CNN is most definitely mostly liberal. There is no magic money floating around you dumb shit, the Fed can't just print whenever it wants. Wow you just finished your Economics Final? Way to go, way to keep up. Im sure all you took was micro? Great you can now tell us how jane can be selling at her PPF at market equilibrium in an oligpolistic competitive situation. Sweet you can tell us how jane can avoid diseconomies of scale and when if ever she should shut her business down.

If you have no idea about the American system, then get the fuck out. Great you've already clearly pointed out that you are no authority on the topic and all your credibility is lost. The Federal Budget is available to everyone it is a matter of public record. They are honest unless there is an issue of classification. If the fucking Federal Budget was being black booked, people would know and it would be a massive, massive issue. Seeing as how there have been 8 fucking federal Budgets since the time you have started caring and all of them are on public records, and no extreme left wing "documenter" has pointed out any illegal actions then it seems you are the fool.

And how can you say at America's top universities, American policy is corrupted? How about the University of Chicago (9th best university) with William Ayres as one of its professors?! William Ayres is a convicted terrorist who has done hard time, claims responsibility for the Pentagon attacks, and is an avid anti-american. The liberal chic University of Chicago employs him as a professor!

Most universities in the us are far and above heavily liberal. Thats a known fact. Congrats you are too! Join the other giant massive population of youth liberals. It is those who are able to see through all the bullshit and propaganda that are the true intelligent ones. Don't think you're anything special for picking at the government and raising hot topics you have no authority on whatsoever. 90% of the youth population is just like you. Open your eyes and realize how great the right is.
 
the worst forms of evil?

Listen to yourself!

Whats so evil about Communists?

They believe in equality for everyone - not capitalistic expolitation.
Thats not evil, its just a different concept than the one you were raised in.

The Nazis?

are dead and gone - Theres white supremecists, guess where they live? The US.

Oppression?

What the fuck are you talking about now?

 
hoooly shit every time you speak you sound like another one of those absolutely retarded kids who se a few youtube videos, a bill maher show, or some magazine and now think theyre some sort of authority on history or politics. How about you minor in something on the subject or major in business like i am. How about if you are bilingual and visit/live in another country every other year.

And trust me communism is dead evil. It asks for equality from people who are not equals. It takes much more to become a doctor or lawyer than it does to become a janitor. And for those two people to be equal would be a great injustice.

White supremists live everywhere bud, and most of ours are in jail.

US Oppression? Give it up. Go get a dictionary and look up the word oppression. Open a history book and look at what real oppression is.
 
And in all honesty, i have touched on every single one of your talking points in great depth and proved you wrong. You have yet to point out a single flaw in my arguments other than arguing semantics or saying the us is corrupt blah blah. even on the point of us corruption i have pointed your faults.

You have yet to come up with one single, fact backed, rebuttle to any of my counter arguments. Until that time, i think this thread has been concluded rather thoroughly.
 
you are making wild assumptions about me.

I dont know what the FLCA is (or whatever) and I don't know about Veterans social security. That does not, by any means cause me to lose my credibility.

no, it was macro, micro was 1st semester. They are also catch up courses because I transferred.

If you want to know I go to Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops BC.

What was your point about the Professor?

Claimed the attacks on the Pent? What?

YOu're also making up numbers.

The Right takes care of it's own, and thats why people like it. It's for selfish, judgemental, unempathetic, greedy, callous individuals who live in a state of fear generated by their own paranoid thinking.

The right is fucked.

The left isn't right either.

but they do have better intentions, and want to have peace, unlike the right, who profits off of war.

American Schools are teaching an outdated model of the System, thats why I felt the need to point it out.

The FED can print what it wants actually.

Just like the Goverment of Canada can spend whatever it wants, whenever. It dosn't need taxes, taxes are a fucking SCAM.

The difference in canada, is that the Bank Of Canada is owned BY the government, not the other way around, like it is in America.

It was Woodrow Wilson who enacted the federal reserve act (as anyone who has seen zeitgeist knows)
And he regretted it!

obviously, because its the same reason the Civil War was fought, to escape the Central Bank of Britian, so the colonies could suport themselves, and not be slaves to the monarchy.

The fact that the budget isn't available (and what is is mostly BS) IS a massive issue.

But no one cares kid.

No one cares.

"Kobe Bryant doesn;'t care about you, why should you care about Kobe Bryant" -Alchemist

Replace Kobe with The Government.

 
You can't just print more money any time you want. If you've taken economics, you should certainly know that.

The budget is available to everyone, as are financial statements.

They are accountable (to a certain extent), but are by no means transparent. This is where your "magic money" comes from...hammers don't cost $70.
 
The point about William Ayres is that your assumption that american universities teach a heavily american infuenced version of america is false. Most professors and teachers are members of unionized left-wingers and love to hate on america.

ahahhaha the right, "live in a state of fear generated by their own paranoid thinking." are we talking about the same right here? For a minute there i could've sworn you were talking about yourself and the rest of you alarmist liberal radicals.

Let me point out that by definition liberal and left wingers like to increase government size, and like to block privatization. Here youve shifted your arguement from how its wrong to privatize certain areas of military procedure and supply and moved it to how the government and politicians are getting too big? Talk about one giant paradox...

seriously take off the tin foil hat and quit watching your youtube videos.
 
You do?

I told you earlier,
That I won't acknowledge your "fact" based arguements until I see one that is worth addressing.

You want proof that the budget is for show?

I can't.

But you also cannot prove that it is what it says it is.

So it's stupid to argue about.

You haven't watched the links I posted. I know this, because you would have said something about them.

What I sound like?

I sound like a stereotype you created, so you can easily dismiss what I'm saying.

Congrats, youre so smart.

Ok, I'll play. What points are you making that I don't agree with?

What statements of mine would you like me to back up with "proof"

I use quotations, because proof doesn't exist.

All there is is beyond a reasonable doubt.

you have not caused me to doubt what I know, so come up with something better.

 
What type of oppression are you talking about - is what I meant.

actually white supremecists don't live everywhere.

because 90% of the world isn't white.

And no, I won;t believe you when you say communism is dead evil, cause thats brainwashed bullshit. I've been to China, I know communism doesn't work, but it's not evil.

I have an exercise for you. Just entertain me.

Re read this thread, and take what I say as the truth. Then see how you feel.

Just as an exercise.

Curb your instantaneous argumentative personality.

Temporarily at least.

I major in Entrepreneurship, and Minor in International Business.

So whoops, you missed the mark there.

Im not making this shit up either.

 
in 20 years hammers will cost 70$ because of the inflation, because of the money supply, which is regulated by the Fed, which is ever increasing the money in circulation

The dollar is worth less and less.

Im not talking about printing off large amounts of bills like post-war germany did, Im referring to electronic transactions, and loans.

 
I like my tinfoil hat, it keeps my brain safe from the Reptilian aliens.

The paraniod fear is present on both sides. YOu can see it on the right if you look.

Bowling for Columbing has a great cartoon on it.. lemme see...

^ thats what I mean.

About American Schools, ok, i overstepped there. I don't know much about american schools.

but i'm still going with Corrupt educational systems are present.

Who said Im left wing?

Im not in a stationary position, and I swing from left to right depending on the issue at hand.

Im not an alarmist, and I dont agree with extremism of any kind.

That includes all ideologies.

 
Basic rules of accounting don't allow you to assign future inflation adjusted values to current year's financial statements so I'm not really sure where you are going with that...

The reason that goods purchased by the US government are "overvalued" is for the sole purpose of funding programs such as the CIA, NSA, etc. This isn't a big secret.
 
I think we'd be better off without making it as personal as it is. These issues don't have to do with me, or you, so I think we can tone down the personal attacks, because thats a whole other issue.

p.s

I still don't agree with you.

but I am respecting what you are saying, and I do know where it is coming from, and it's not all BS.

but lots of it is.

As for the availablity of the budget to the public - I'm hugely skeptical, but I will acknowledge that I don't know for sure.

I would appreciate if you did the same.

There are power struggles and games being played behind the curtains, and neither of our opinions on the matter change the reality of that situation.

 
Im not talking about accounting (ps i did acid and went skiing instead of going to my accounting final)

and Im not denying the overpricing.

I was referring to inflation.

Inflation is caused by an increase in the money supply.

Since the money supply (M3 stock) is always increasing

So is inflation.

Thats why things steadily go up in price.

Thats why they are getting rid of the penny, because it's no longer worth anything.

 
OK - I made 3 different different statements to which JU replied "exactly."

You used one statement as the basis to argue another. I didn't follow you on that one.

PS - that sounds like a lot more fun than taking any final
 
Ya i was gonna point that out too lol

It was a lot of fun!

it was the last day of the season and all the locals took over the bar, one guy was singing Bohemian Rhapsody on the table, and the whole bar was singin along like "Nothing really matters!!"
it was epic, then he busted the table and all hell broke loose!! it was awwesome!

 


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crack is a result from the drug war, cause busting smugglers drives the price up on cocaine too high for people on welfare. Crystal meth is also a result of the drug war.
 
wow. it took awhile to read some of those....so i didnt.....

well The wise and "black" if you can call him that senator Obama hasn't responded to my email on his policy to add 65,000 troops to the army and occupy additional countries. if you dont believe me look at his campaign site for 1 minute.

but seriously, all 3 of the major candidates for presidency are huge dickpuppets for big buisness.

just ask mr. rockefeller about what hes had hillary doing, oh wait its all published...

back to the whole ripping off our troops thing. This is some pretty fucked up shit. yeah, i'll fucking swear all the fuck I want because i still hold my fucking freedom of motherfucking speech ammendment. fuck.

It would seem as though we need to kick the government back into its place. I doubt it would happen because America is so huge and dumbfucked on caffeine and alcohal, but if there were a large enough public protest for the official records of the CIA, FBI, etc spending records for the last 60 or so years, the government might get jumpy enough to release something.

we all know that the only thing the government fears is its own people.

anyways, i'm not really educated on the issue at hand, so thats my 2 cents thrown in.
 
dude you gotta articulate better. I think what you really meant was: without a college education, you perceive conservatives as douchebags.
 
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