The Woodshed

The Best comedy is always rooted in truth. It has been said the United States has the finest law enforcement money can buy. It is the biggest publicly funded and privately held law enforcement agency on the planet. With roughly 35,000 employees, and 9. 5 to 10 billion budgets annually. That is the part we know about. Of course, we all know there are a few other pockets on that jacket stuffed to the brim with things we are not allowed to know about. $100 billion seems like a lot of money. I should think the going rate for such an organization should be quite a bit higher.

"Democrats Have Become The Party Of 'No Common Sense'.

Bill Maher.

[QUOTE=VandelayEnt;5949972]That's just another way of saying I don't suffer fools. In other words, you are very smart.[/QUOTE]But how do you know its a fool unless you listen to learn it?

And as Alexander the Great stated "As scholarly as I am, I have learned more about life and our society from fools and beggers, than all the philosophers and members of the senate combined" (Diogenes and Alexander meeting is one such tale "But truly, if I were not Alexander, I wish I were Diogenes.").

[I]Listening the the wizened and the foolish, is how you grow more wise than both...[/I]

And Bill Maher points out the idiocy of both sides, selective cherry picking of quotes about the "Not my tribe" side only, makes it seem more hypocritical to quote him.

[QUOTE=Motoyo;5950033]But how do you know its a fool unless you listen to learn it?

And as Alexander the Great stated "As scholarly as I am, I have learned more about life and our society from fools and beggers, than all the philosophers and members of the senate combined" (Diogenes and Alexander meeting is one such tale "But truly, if I were not Alexander, I wish I were Diogenes.").

[I]Listening the the wizened and the foolish, is how you grow more wise than both...[/I]

And Bill Maher points out the idiocy of both sides, selective cherry picking of quotes about the "Not my tribe" side only, makes it seem more hypocritical to quote him.[/QUOTE]I don't recall saying that he didn't. Perhaps you should listen to the clip and learn from the wizard as well as the foolish.

[URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e16bO5FZ6bc[/URL]

[QUOTE=VandelayEnt;5950079]I don't recall saying that he didn't. Perhaps you should listen to the clip and learn from the wizard as well as the foolish.

[URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e16bO5FZ6bc[/URL][/QUOTE]I assume you think I support Biden, because I disagree with you? Otherwise why would you repeat them same 'checkmate' twice unless you somehow assume your premise on that, relates to my stance? And points out the flaw in that I am with the 'foolish' and here is the wise speaking of such.

My argument was on pointing out the fallacy of: "I R Smarter than allll you, because I gotz college degrees like you..but mines is more betters for making me smarterer"

Never once did I mention my political stance, or my thoughts on Biden/Dems, or my like/dislike of him. I think he is an old man in the park lost and talking to the trees type president. And a wet paper bag with lips drawn on it would have been as effective in the oval office. (as both would be rallied as a savior by the dems, and bull dog blocked by the reps, because of petty tribal discourse on both parties).

So what makes you assume that Bill Maher statement isn't also my stance on them? (I haven't voted democrat since 1992. neither major party since 2000). Because it easier to gross generalize a disagreement on one thing, into a bigger picture of "Must be one of....them" saber rattling?

Easier to throw venom at a mislabeled known enemy, than have discourse with a possible ally I suppose. A "no true Scotsman" mentality.

[QUOTE=CDieselD;5949615]Actually most now list NPR as having a left center bias. It is unacceptable to say this is as center as it gets when that is factually not the case.

[URL]https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/leftcenter/[/URL]

[URL]https://www.allsides.com/news-source/npr-media-bias[/URL]

[URL]https://adfontesmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Media-Bias-Chart-9.0_Jan-2022-Unlicensed-Social-Media_Low-scaled.jpg[/URL][/QUOTE]I cited NPR two times. In the first instance, I also cited right-wing news sources, because I was talking about Trump's failed dealings in China, and I wanted to show a wide range of sources, so I included Reason (a libertarian site) and Fox Business (right-leaning).

The second article talks about why there's a shortage of homes, and interviews local builders. If you think that piece is biased, go for it.

Either way, I find it hilarious that out of the 21 links, since 2 came from NPR, my piece is CLEARLY a biased piece of left-wing propaganda. But then again, I'm not surprised.

My last point on inflation: Is inflation too high? Dear God, yes.

But the idea that inflation is somehow a Democrat thing is a bit ridiculous. Consumer prices were CRAZY under Nixon, hitting a peak of 11% in 1974. They dropped a bit under Ford, down to 5. 74%, before going up to 13.55% under Carter.

Reagan is considered the great inflation fighter, but at the end of his term, inflation was at 4. 08%- a figure that that evil adulterous liberal Bill Clinton never touched in his eight years in office (the highest rate of inflation under Clinton was 3. 38%, and was as low as 1. 55% in 1998). And in fact, inflation has been below 5% every year since 1991, when George Bush wrecked the economy by raising taxes. Or at least that's what Fox News told me at the time.

Anywhere, it's terrible that inflation is running at 8. 5%, with clearly no end in sight. Except that 8. 5% was the rate in March. There's been a slight drop in April to 8. 3%, as gas prices dipped and the Fed's actions are starting.

I don't know if we'll see continued easing of inflation in 2022. The Consumer Price Index is still high, fuel prices are unstable, and there's no chance of bipartisan action that will fix anything. But I think that it's really silly to say everything is Biden's fault. Or Trump's fault. Or liberalism's fault. Or conservatism's fault. The economy does what the economy does, and will continue to do so, and trying to assign a narrative is pure folly. But economists will continue to do that, because that's there job.

Sources for my info:

[URL]https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/inflation-cpi[/URL]

Oh, one more thing on sources- for most news things, I tend to use a combination of sources: AP, Reuters, the NY Times, and NPR are my primary sources. I'd like to use the Wall Street Journal, but the goddamn paywall makes it very difficult. The NY Times has a paywall, too, but it's easy to gift articles as a subscriber.

I don't use Fox News ever, because it makes me laugh too much. In all seriousness, I don't use Fox News, but not because MSNBC or someone in the Secret Handshake Liberal Underground told me. I just did a taste test.

Here's how you do a taste test- when something important happens, open up Fox News. Then open up a few other sources- AP, Reuters, even the NY Times or whatever you think is centrist. Just open the news sections on the NY Times; I'm not asking you to read the editorials, just the news articles.

Then take a look at what Fox News is focusing on, versus the other sites. You will always see more opinion pieces and pieces designed to inflame you or make fun of Biden. And there will be celebrity gossip, too.

For example, it's 12:40 AM on 6/4. Here's the top ten Fox News articles (just the bold parts):

1. Royal observer notices subtle behavior by Meghan and Harry as they are booed at Jubilee celebration (celebrity gossip).

2. President mocks Musk, who quickly hit back with fact about US space program (the story is a bit twisted, because Musk mocked the US economy first, and of course Musk gets the last word in this story).

3. Reaction of future Supreme Court justice to one country's gun ban (Look! The Biden choice likes what New Zealand did!

4. Popular restaurant chain pushing young children to read 'drag kids' book (Pizza Hut has a literacy program with 361 children's books, one of which is about a kid dressing in drag. Boy, it's a good thing FoxNews didn't see that book on Eleanor Roosevelt!

5. Major announcement clears the way for Trump-backed doc in tight Senate race (look at that wording. Meanwhile, here's the AP: McCormick concedes to Oz in Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary. Fox has to make sure it's always about Trump.).

6. STABBING ATTACK: Two nurses and doctor wounded at Los Angeles hospital, suspect in custody (look, it's designed to frighten you with STABBING ATTACK).

7. Bill Maher fears Republicans are 'going to steal the issue' of marijuana from Democrats (celebrity gossip).

8. Box of loaded guns found in Florida school near 2018 Parkland shooting site belong to principal, police say (Honestly, this seems like a story that's not important at all, but GUNS GUNS GUNS).

9. Chevron CEO issues dire warning for future of oil in US (look- it uses "dire". The story isn't mentioned on the AP News site. A search on NPR shows a May story where Chevron reported its highest quarterly profit in a decade. See the priorities?

10. BLOODY LOVE TRIANGLE: Marshals send dire message to fugitive weeks after pro cyclist was found slain (scary story!

If you think I'm wrong, play the game for yourself. The stories will be different by the time you read it, but the biases will still be there. Fox News is all about scaring you by showing you:

1. Biden is ruining America!

2. VIOLENCE!

3. They're making our kids gay!

4. They're taking our guns away!

5. Celebrities! Look at the tits! (They can't scare you all the time.).

Speaking of jobs, can I please have a blow job now? I'm not writing any more inflation stuff. I officially exit the Woodshed. Have fun.

Jordan B. Peterson — 'In order to be able to think, you have to risk being offensive. '.

[QUOTE=Motoyo;5950137]I assume you think I support Biden, because I disagree with you? Otherwise why would you repeat them same 'checkmate' twice unless you somehow assume your premise on that, relates to my stance? And points out the flaw in that I am with the 'foolish' and here is the wise speaking of such.

My argument was on pointing out the fallacy of: "I R Smarter than allll you, because I gotz college degrees like you..but mines is more betters for making me smarterer"

Never once did I mention my political stance, or my thoughts on Biden/Dems, or my like/dislike of him. I think he is an old man in the park lost and talking to the trees type president. And a wet paper bag with lips drawn on it would have been as effective in the oval office. (as both would be rallied as a savior by the dems, and bull dog blocked by the reps, because of petty tribal discourse on both parties).

So what makes you assume that Bill Maher statement isn't also my stance on them? (I haven't voted democrat since 1992. neither major party since 2000). Because it easier to gross generalize a disagreement on one thing, into a bigger picture of "Must be one of....them" saber rattling?

Easier to throw venom at a mislabeled known enemy, than have discourse with a possible ally I suppose. A "no true Scotsman" mentality.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=VandelayEnt;5950537]Jordan B. Peterson 'In order to be able to think, you have to risk being offensive. '.[/QUOTE]But it wasn't offensive, simply misplaced assumptions. What is offensive, at all, about posting a you tube video? I think you are taking that comment WAY out of context and stretching the premise of offensive pretty thin to make it fit.

[QUOTE=PervNerd48;5949772]See, you don't know that I spent much of my college time as an econ major. (Finished as a mathematician, because I like harder analysis than that of economics, actually.).[/QUOTE]I assumed you had a degree or 2. So, I guess I did know. Mathematics was one of the toughest degrees. I suggested 2 of the better economists. These 2 are rarely taught because of their conservative views.

[QUOTE=VandelayEnt;5950537]Jordan B. Peterson 'In order to be able to think, you have to risk being offensive. '.[/QUOTE]Another no degree inferiority complex. Don't bash those that choose formal education. If anything, a university education should enable critical thinking. I don't believe you have the tools.

[QUOTE=WailOnSkydog;5937093]You have no idea what you're talking about. The site you vouch for as a media fact checker is run by Dave Van Zandt. Who is a left-wing loon. He considers the WSJ to be "Right-wing". There's so much wrong with this site that it is comparable to Snopes.

Regarding world-wide inflation. What is your point? When the world's largest energy producer (USA) shuts down production-the impact is worldwide. PMR (price margin realization) is in full effect across all sectors. Raw materials, refining processes, manufacturing, farming, fertilizers, transportation and warehousing all impacted.

I encourage critical thinking. Now, where can I find some good pussy?

Stay safe!

Skydog.[/QUOTE]

You are talking out of your ass. Media Bias Fact Check calls the far left for what it is and the same for the reverse. Yes Wall St Journal has a right center bias with mostly factual data. Yes, Financial Times UK is an excellent source. You can dismiss them as "left wing loons" but it's just monger forum babble. Inflation is worldwide. Gas prices, you name it, worldwide. Actually no source is needed as the information is common knowledge. If you blame it all on the Democrats then that betrays that you are a doofuss with a head full of biased sources. As to "finding pussy," good luck in Jacksonville if P4 P is your angle.

[QUOTE=WailOnSkydog;5938755]So being a capitalist is right wing? Making profits is bad?Skydog.[/QUOTE]Who ever said that? Why not respond to what people actually say rather than erecting straw men and knocking them down? The former requires aptitude, the latter any dumbfuck can do.

[URL]https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/strawman[/URL]

[QUOTE=VandelayEnt;5950537]Jordan B. Peterson 'In order to be able to think, you have to risk being offensive. '.[/QUOTE]That's ironic indeed considering that right wingnuts are so easily offended, and without a doubt sore losers.

That's all tolerable actually but any more coup attempts while murdering cops is not.

[QUOTE=VandelayEnt;5949989]The Best comedy is always rooted in truth. It has been said the United States has the finest law enforcement money can buy. It is the biggest publicly funded and privately held law enforcement agency on the planet. With roughly 35,000 employees, and 9. 5 to 10 billion budgets annually. That is the part we know about. Of course, we all know there are a few other pockets on that jacket stuffed to the brim with things we are not allowed to know about. $100 billion seems like a lot of money. I should think the going rate for such an organization should be quite a bit higher.

"Democrats Have Become The Party Of 'No Common Sense'.

Bill Maher.[/QUOTE]Bill Maher? Plluuzz za LOL.

There's grossly higher rates of police killings in the US compared to other nations. Drastically higher, and why? When you ignore that item in your analysis then we can't help but question your bias. And please, don't do the lightweight, Trump and whine about "fake news. " These are established and hardly disputed facts.

[URL]https://www.statista.com/statistics/1124039/police-killings-rate-selected-countries/[/URL]

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/police-killings-by-country

[QUOTE=BeachDan9999;5953453]Another no degree inferiority complex. Don't bash those that choose formal education. If anything, a university education should enable critical thinking. I don't believe you have the tools.[/QUOTE]I have no idea what Vandalay was trying to say there, but if you don't have critical thinking skills by the time you get to Uni, you're already fucked.

The only thing a degree of any sort demonstrates is the ability to commit to a medium term project, the ability to navigate certain types of social situations, a reasonable base of education, and a nominally functional intellect. To think it signifies anything more is, um, delusional. Now, those are useful skills, but don't necessarily indicate fitness for any particular job.

Also, as others have tried to point out, a masters degree in middle english poetry doesn't qualify one to speak to economic matters, nor does a PhD in quantum physics really qualify one to discuss the intricacies of, say, Middle East politics. This is a variant on "billionaire's disease" - where someone who has had some degree of success in one area believes themselves to be qualified in all areas.

Just like with billionaires not really having anyone around to tell them they're full of shit, people who brag on their degrees tend to get silent eye rolls and "what a pompous prick" whispered behind their backs, but most of the time nobody will bother to confront them, because they're just not worth the time, as they're clearly demonstrating a sense of deep insecurity that they're trying to literally paper over.

(note that at no time in this post am I saying anything remotely negative about education, including higher education).