http://feedback.pdxradio.com/ feedback.pdxradio.com Topic: Not just Greece en Tue, 21 May 2013 23:18:33 +0000 http://feedback.pdxradio.com/topic/not-just-greece/page/2#post-109581 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:30:24 +0000 Alfredo_T 109581@http://feedback.pdxradio.com/ <blockquote><p>Of course people want the government to take care of them!</p></blockquote> <p>I think that one of the major failings of libertarian ideology (both within the Libertarian Party and among others who espouse the ideals) is that it requires "teaching" people to not seek out help. Regardless of how one feels about the ethical or moral aspects of government programs, "handouts," etc. I have come to the conclusion that it is a deeply-rooted human tendency to look to bigger things (governments, kings, churches, etc.) and to demand their assistance. </p> http://feedback.pdxradio.com/topic/not-just-greece/page/2#post-109580 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:25:28 +0000 Alfredo_T 109580@http://feedback.pdxradio.com/ <blockquote><p>And why is that?</p></blockquote> <p>...Because we have a system that expects continued growth and is now more focused on short-term gains than ever before? (Note: I don't know whether that's the real answer; I'm just throwing that out for discussion.) </p> http://feedback.pdxradio.com/topic/not-just-greece/page/2#post-108615 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:21:20 +0000 NoParty 108615@http://feedback.pdxradio.com/ <p>Yes it is! </p> <p>And why is that? </p> http://feedback.pdxradio.com/topic/not-just-greece/page/2#post-108453 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:06:53 +0000 kennewickman 108453@http://feedback.pdxradio.com/ <p>That doesnt make it right doing so now , does it Trix ? </p> <p>The whole system is fucked up...our whole system of economy ...the entire planet.. </p> http://feedback.pdxradio.com/topic/not-just-greece/page/2#post-108422 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:06:42 +0000 NoParty 108422@http://feedback.pdxradio.com/ <p>So tell us all, Pete, How does one continue spending when the spending is funded by loans that are no longer available? </p> <p>I don't know ask DUHbya and the DICKster... Those two did it for 6 years! </p> http://feedback.pdxradio.com/topic/not-just-greece/page/2#post-108404 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:51:06 +0000 jeffreykopp 108404@http://feedback.pdxradio.com/ <p><a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/02/13/michael-tomasky-on-gop-deficit-hypocrisy-at-release-of-obama-s-budget.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/02/13/michael-tomasky-on-gop-deficit-hypocrisy-at-release-of-obama-s-budget.html</a> </p> http://feedback.pdxradio.com/topic/not-just-greece/page/2#post-108403 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:50:28 +0000 jeffreykopp 108403@http://feedback.pdxradio.com/ <p>What was the "war economy" but government spending on steroids? We rode the benefit of that all the way through the sixties. </p> http://feedback.pdxradio.com/topic/not-just-greece#post-108306 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:43:04 +0000 kennewickman 108306@http://feedback.pdxradio.com/ <p>Roosevelt spent and created bigger government where Hoover did the opposite...but this strategy ultimately was failing again by 1936/37. It wasnt until 39 and beyond that the 'war economy ' kicked in and saved Roosevelts fiscal and governmental policies.</p> <p>At some point we have to quit spending massive amounts of money we dont have and will not likely ever see any time soon with out a 'write down'. Which is what is going on right now with Greece. Monies are being witheld by the EU until each and every legislator in Greece signs off on the condtions of the loan...which is creating most of the violence and consternation in that country now. </p> <p>Welcome to the future...Obama and everyone in his administration including all the Republicans KNOW right now that the US is headed for a trainwreck..its a matter of time...we cant pay it back , we cant afford it, we will default at some point...we all know it but dont want to do what is required to avoid it.</p> <p>The political will is not there. We are not there yet...and if we dont just deal with it soon , it will be too late. Over the edge we go. </p> http://feedback.pdxradio.com/topic/not-just-greece#post-108298 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:33:38 +0000 Notalent 108298@http://feedback.pdxradio.com/ <p>So tell us all, Pete, How does one continue spending when the spending is funded by loans that are no longer available? </p> <p>Spending only works until you are broke. </p> http://feedback.pdxradio.com/topic/not-just-greece#post-108243 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:24:22 +0000 NoParty 108243@http://feedback.pdxradio.com/ <p>"I have a simple mind and do not like to become confused with details".</p> <p>-Deane </p> <p>Facts should be added into this.... </p>