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Originally Posted by aceventura3
Some have made the point (not here) that our current economic condition is the worst since the depression. The graphic puts the issue of bank failures in perspective. That is why I posted it, and graphics are worth a 1,000 words.
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So you posted that graphic here to refute a point not made here?
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I consistently "cherry pick" facts when they support my point or when they make a counter-point seem silly. I often look for little challenges to break-up my day. Occationally, I will "cherry pick" a fact and hope it leads to a discussion of contradictory facts, methodology, or interpretation. Usually, people simply respond to me personally.
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Except you also post cherry picked facts to "refute" claims that people aren't even making in close proximity to claims that people are making so as to suggest that you are attempting to refute claims that people are making. You toss out non sequiturs like they were nuggets of wisdom, and you're not stupid, so another plausible conclusion is that you're being intellectually dishonest. This is why people respond to you personally.
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Yes. I still think our economy is fundamental strong. Want another little "factoid" to support my claim? Well here is one any way:
Bloomberg.com: Economy
Seems that smart money sees something fundamentally strong in the US, don't you agree after reading this?
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No. That's like looking at someone who hasn't eaten in three weeks and saying "Look, he's breathing, he's got to be strong".
Those people are just trying to find a place to put their money where they won't lose it; that's why they're willing to accept no returns on their investments. Right now, the general belief seems to be that the only good investment is one where there is zero risk. My friends, that's not an economy, we can believe in.
Is this another example of you saying something ridiculous to inspire conversation?
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Originally Posted by aceventura3
Cool. I remember having arguments with my sister when she was 6 and she would do what you just did. She still does it too, she supported Obama.
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What, distill your argument down to its ridiculous essence? Seems like the kind of person who would support Obama-- you know, the kind of person who would see right through the bullshit the RNC was attempting to pass of as political discourse during the last election.