Rants, Raves and Opinions AKA "The Octagon"

[QUOTE=Trogdor1973;5500658]Boys, anyone know a cool healthcare provider who is willing to offer a "pain free" COVID vaccine and provide documentation?

Trog.[/QUOTE][QUOTE=DNut;5501065]Yeah. Hospitals, CVS, Kroger Pharmacy, Walgreen's, the local county health organizations. There's even an app, ArmorVax that will locate available appointments and allow you to schedule an appointment. The shots are free so they were painless in the arm, and in the wallet.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=PearishBA;5501251]I think he means pain-free as in getting false documentation that he's gotten the vaccine. LOL.[/QUOTE]You mean he's looking for a a medical professional to commit medical fraud to avoid administering a free shot? Why in the world would someone risk losing their license, jail time, and fines, just because someone they don't know is too much of a pussy to take a shot that's been administered to billions of people with only a 0. 006% chance of a serious complication, but whose benefit is a 95% reduction of the possibility of contracting COVID-19? Trogdor1973 must be a really nice guy for someone to do that for him.

[QUOTE=DNut;5501082]I looked outside and the country looks exactly the same. The economy is doing better now that businesses are re-opening. More and more people are getting vaccinated despite the right-wing misinformation campaign that is literally causing the deaths of their followers; probably hoping to pin their deaths on Joe Biden at the next election.

How exactly has Joe Biden destroyed the country? Please, Be specific, and avoid saying idiotic things like, "Gas prices are high" because everyone with a brain and a modicum amount of education knows that the law of supply and demand controls gas prices, not economic policy.[/QUOTE]When you limit the supply or increase the cost of a product like stopping production of a pipeline does, it increases the cost of said product. Just a guess it's probably cheaper to get oil from Canada then Saudi Arabia, but anybody with a brain or a modicum amount of education would know that.

[QUOTE=BigGusDickUs55;5501388]The President can raise and lower oil and natural gas prices. Closing off areas to new drilling, fracking or instructing government agencies to not approve new oil and natural gas leases on Government property or not using the strategic oil reserves are all ways the president can raise oil prices. The opposite also holds true for lowering oil prices. Lower the supply during times of high demand and the price goes up. Natural gas is somewhat the same except when natural is on the shelf during times of low demand during warmer weather.[/QUOTE]Experts say you're wrong. I even provided an article written during the previous administration. During every administration, experts have repeatedly stated that the President does NOT control gas prices, up or down.

[URL]https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/verify/president-of-the-united-states-does-not-influence-gas-price-increases/536-ce195489-79b7-45ac-8eff-1a12001c04c1[/URL]

[URL]https://www.factcheck.org/2018/11/is-trump-responsible-for-falling-gasoline-prices/[/URL]

[QUOTE=RogerOver;5501072]Ok Sarge. You have anything against paragraphs?[/QUOTE]What a droll statement as if your opinion means anything. Of coarse as usual instead of a discussion of content you go for insults. Well done.

[QUOTE=Kenal1;5501378]

And let's not forget about JFK's election which most historians agree was "stolen" by the Chicago mob.[/QUOTE]Unsurprisingly, this is bullshit. Which "historians" are you speaking of?

[B]Presidential Studies Quarterly Journal Article[/B]

[I]Was the 1960 Presidential Election Stolen? The Case of Illinois[/I]

[URL]https://www.jstor.org/stable/27550168 [/URL]

[QUOTE=Bullet454;5501457]What a droll statement as if your opinion means anything. Of coarse as usual instead of a discussion of content you go for insults. Well done.[/QUOTE]Thanks, but fuck off. Only a stupid, simple fuck like you would think that steaming pile of word salad bullshit equaled a discussion.

But the principal driver for Oil & Gas is economic optimism. Traders are bidding up the price expecting improving economies.

Delta may dent that but if we flip the narrative, the reason Oil & Gas were so low in the previous year or so is because of the Rona. Nothing that Trump did drove gas prices down except maybe on the margin because of his drilling policies.

You may recall at the peak of Rona hysteria, oil was negative for a brief time.

[QUOTE=Kenal1;5501378]With all due respect to Vinny and Dnut (I like both you guys), gas prices CAN be manipulated by politics. Yes, supply and demand are the drivers of just about everthing economically, but when Biden cut off oil drilling on all public lands and stopped the supply line from Canada, those actions resulted in a decrease of supply and, as a result, higher demand. Even though those action may not have had an IMMEDIATE affect on supply, they certainly sent the signal that supply would be decreasing sooner or later and created a scare in the marketplace. Why else would Biden now be begging OPEC to increase production?

And let's not forget about JFK's election which most historians agree was "stolen" by the Chicago mob.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=RogerOver;5501469]Thanks, but fuck off. Only a stupid, simple fuck like you would think that steaming pile of word salad bullshit equaled a discussion.[/QUOTE]It wasn't the paragraph statement you retarded lump of shit "ok sarge" regardless of his punctuation or lack of, mocking his service to his country is pathetic. You have nothing but small dick energy to offer. What a little pathetic man you are.

[QUOTE=PeteCastillone;5500569]Let me say this as a veteran of the war on terrorism. I was in the 82nd Airborne when 9/11 happened. I was deployed to Afghanistan immediately. We were the first large infantry force in country. Yes there were many small special forces group. But we were the first US military division on the ground. I fought many of the first battles. Have many scars from there. But after the Taliban went to hiding in the caves, And underground networks. You could see the promise for this country in our sacrifices. This was not only to get Bin Laden. But it was also to show a war torn country for over 40 years now. A better way of life. Many great things the United States provided Afghanistan. That were always over shadowed by our media. Schools were no longer gender segregated and everyone had a chance for education. We have been there 20 years. An entire generation knew how it was to grow up. Free as we live in America. The past few years, there has been less US troop presence. But it was enough to scare the Taliban into hiding. Everyone had equal rights, the Afghani people started to show us appreciation for our sacrifices. Many years later. An election was stolen by some douchebag with memory loss and no god damn spine! He has opened our borders. Raised oil prices double. Claiming victory on the subject of the coronavirus pandemic. And has pulled our troops from Afghanistan. Remember how World War 2 ended. Germany was split into 2 countries east and west, same with Berlin. This stayed as the standard from 1945 until the 90's. US was engaged in a war, a silent war, the Cold War for close to 50 years. We financially crippled our opponent. The USSR. And won, we left this war as the world's only superpower. For many years we enjoyed this advantage. You see the news, Russia has supersonic nuclear war heads. We had this shit since the late 60's. China and Russia have half ass stealth aircraft. We had this since late 70's. And trust me our military is far superior than them. That's if the politicians stop playing general and leave the combat to the trained US military. I will not go into detail, but our politicians is what created the set backs, was more worried about the world's opinion. Than completing the objective. The object in Vietnam, Give the south a free nation. We failed them because of our politicians. Operation Desert Storm. We drove Iraq from Kuwait. But never went for the instigator. Many years later, Radical Arabs attacked our country. Those who misunderstand the Koran. It created a fire our nation has not seen since 1941. Our country was attacked. The generation that witnessed went to war with the same confidence our grandfathers did. We wanted to settle the score. But was held back by politicians and world opinion. Now 20 years later, our sacrifices are going to shit. Because of some dumb old fucker with Alzheimer's disease. All you who have voted for Biden, and support have created a nation security crisis. The enemy knows we are prone for the next 3. 5 years. If out country is attacked again. You sorry fuckers are to blame. And when it happens. I hope you grow a set of nuts like I did. And fight for your country![/QUOTE]This site is for hooker porn, not war porn.

This site is not for political debates, or war stories, save it for your grand kids.

LETS TALK ABOUT SEX, I'm sure there are other sites for all the other bs.

[QUOTE=VinnieKramer;5501101]The election was not stolen. Your tinfoil hat is just too tight.

How exactly does a President raise oil prices?

What a maroon.[/QUOTE]Biden not the only reason for rising gas prices, however have you ever hear of the Keystone Pipeline, that's one example and reason to point the 'middle finger' at Biden. There are several reasons for the rise since Biden took office, not all his doing. Again, however, as noted in the media such as Forbes they say "The USA Election has also obviously played a big role here. Since last November 3, the average price per gallon of regular gasoline in the USA Has skyrocketed by 75 cents. The markets clearly see the Biden / Harris administration as one that will work to inhibit USA Oil production, which will also have the effect of tightening the global market, and traders have responded by driving up the price of crude oil". Maybe you ought to study the facts (as well as spelling) a little further. MORON.

[QUOTE=Bullet454;5501547]It wasn't the paragraph statement you retarded lump of shit "ok sarge" regardless of his punctuation or lack of, mocking his service to his country is pathetic. You have nothing but small dick energy to offer. What a little pathetic man you are.[/QUOTE]Fuck you. Since you're so grateful for everyone's service, go ahead and thank me for mine. I just don't dump my shit on the hooker board like it means anything. Tell us all about your contribution to the war on terrorism, since that seems to be what gets your pathetic little pecker hard.

Fucking twat.

[QUOTE=SexTalkFor1000;5501699]This site is not for political debates, or war stories, save it for your grand kids.

LETS TALK ABOUT SEX, I'm sure there are other sites for all the other bs.[/QUOTE]This site is for what we want to talk about. Now we want to talk about what a fucking idiot Biden is. You want to read about sex go to the escort forum.

[QUOTE=DrDave39;5501576]This site is for hooker porn, not war porn.[/QUOTE]Wrong it about what anyone wants to post.

I want to thank him for his service. Also have to say BIDEN in a idiot.

[QUOTE=HillbillyBob;5502037]Wrong it about what anyone wants to post.

I want to thank him for his service. Also have to say BIDEN in a idiot.[/QUOTE]You must have forgot Trump had his magical deal with the Taliban and was ready to have this same outcome back in May. I mean he bailed on the Kurds, so it would have been the same outcome on trumps best day.

[QUOTE=DickMorehead;5501925]Biden not the only reason for rising gas prices, however have you ever hear of the Keystone Pipeline, that's one example and reason to point the 'middle finger' at Biden. There are several reasons for the rise since Biden took office, not all his doing. Again, however, as noted in the media such as Forbes they say "The USA Election has also obviously played a big role here. Since last November 3, the average price per gallon of regular gasoline in the USA Has skyrocketed by 75 cents. The markets clearly see the Biden / Harris administration as one that will work to inhibit USA Oil production, which will also have the effect of tightening the global market, and traders have responded by driving up the price of crude oil". Maybe you ought to study the facts (as well as spelling) a little further. MORON.[/QUOTE]Well I this isn't funny. A site like this getting into geo political / economic debate. Well since you are talking about gas prices I will give you know it all's the two principle reasons gas prices are up:

1) gas prices track with oil prices to a great degree (not complete because of the impact of refining / refineries) and both are playing on the supply / demand curve. Since Nov3rd. Since someone once to peg it to Biden. Demand has gone way up because Biden is doing a better job with Covid then the previous admin. People are out and about driving way more. Cabin fever- and thus demand is up, oil companies are happy and screwing us since the actual cost of oil to get out of the ground hasn't changed in 9 mos.

2) have you ever heard of "summer blend" gas go's up about 50 cents a gallon in late Mar as the refineries start making the. Ore expensive Summer blend. Look I up.

Anyway back to the moron debate.

[QUOTE=IFeelGood;5502159]Well I this isn't funny. A site like this getting into geo political / economic debate. Well since you are talking about gas prices I will give you know it all's the two principle reasons gas prices are up:

1) gas prices track with oil prices to a great degree (not complete because of the impact of refining / refineries) and both are playing on the supply / demand curve. Since Nov3rd. Since someone once to peg it to Biden. Demand has gone way up because Biden is doing a better job with Covid then the previous admin. People are out and about driving way more. Cabin fever- and thus demand is up, oil companies are happy and screwing us since the actual cost of oil to get out of the ground hasn't changed in 9 mos.

2) have you ever heard of "summer blend" gas go's up about 50 cents a gallon in late Mar as the refineries start making the. Ore expensive Summer blend. Look I up.

Anyway back to the moron debate.[/QUOTE]First off, Thank you for your service Pete.

If you think Biden is doing a great job with the virus, why are hospital ICUs becoming overwhelmed again, why are more counties in each state switching back up to high and very high numbers of infected?

The President does not have the ability to set gas prices! But he does have the ability to curb them from the ability to allow some of the federal reserves to be released for sale to flood the market with more crude to lower crude price, which in turn lowers pump price.

I want to know which of you oil moguls has the biggest share of the oil market? BTW the price of crude will be lower in a few months because of other countries shutting down again, if the offset of turmoil in Afghanistan doesn't freak out the market.

[QUOTE=Twisted69;5502295]First off, Thank you for your service Pete.

If you think Biden is doing a great job with the virus, why are hospital ICUs becoming overwhelmed again, why are more counties in each state switching back up to high and very high numbers of infected? [/QUOTE]The data shows that the ICUs are filling up with UNVACCINATED people, with 98% of those people using ICU beds to be unvaxxed. 2% have been vaccinated, which falls within the 95% efficacy rate expected. It's vaccine deniers that are getting sick. So yes, Joe Biden is doing well in making the vaccine available, but you can't make a horse drink the water provided. Unvaxxed dying of COVID is simple Darwinism.

[QUOTE=Twisted69;5502295]The President does not have the ability to set gas prices! But he does have the ability to curb them from the ability to allow some of the federal reserves to be released for sale to flood the market with more crude to lower crude price, which in turn lowers pump price. [/QUOTE]And what happens when the EMERGENCY FEDERAL reserves are empty? The government has to buy fuel to refill the tanks, increasing demand, and raising gas prices even though the population isn't using more. It's not an unlimited supply. The reserves are only good for 3 months of normal use. Using hte federal reserves as a temporary stop gap to temporarily suppress gas prices is not a viable solution.

[QUOTE=Twisted69;5502295]I want to know which of you oil moguls has the biggest share of the oil market? BTW the price of crude will be lower in a few months because of other countries shutting down again, if the offset of turmoil in Afghanistan doesn't freak out the market.[/QUOTE]So you do have a basic understanding of supply and demand. Your statements above led me to believe you didn't have a 101 level understanding of economics. You were just being obstinate on purpose, for the goal of trying a desperate attempt to pin the blame on someone.

[QUOTE=RogerOver;5501960]Fuck you. Since you're so grateful for everyone's service, go ahead and thank me for mine. I just don't dump my shit on the hooker board like it means anything. Tell us all about your contribution to the war on terrorism, since that seems to be what gets your pathetic little pecker hard.

Fucking twat.[/QUOTE]I don't see where he is thanking "Everyone" for their service, he was thanking Pete for His service. It sure appears that Pete was not only on the front lines but the experience seems to have affected his empathy for the people that he wa sent to help. I appreciate his view of the situation and the direct knowledge he obviously gained in that effort. Thanks Pete for not only your service but your thoughts on the situation then as now.

Most soldiers DO deserve our thanks and gratitude, some don't. One way to judge is how it has affected their ability to respect others I think. Some vets command respect, some try to demand it.

Or maybe you aren't familiar with the great work of Bugs Bunny.

[QUOTE=DickMorehead;5501925] Maybe you ought to study the facts (as well as spelling) a little further. MORON.[/QUOTE]

Additionally my business has secondary commerce with oil companies. The cold hard truth is that the Permean Basin in West Texas / New Mexico has enough oil for the next 100 years with no other source. Fact. Exxon and others are there and their drilling. The caveat is that they need oil prices to be over the $50 range to make good profit. When oil crashed, they stopped most of their drilling and laid people off. They are back ON now. OPEC decides how much of the market they want. We don't need them for one barrel, however if they are going to sell for $25 a barrel we buy.

[QUOTE=DNut;5502315]The data shows that the ICUs are filling up with UNVACCINATED people, with 98% of those people using ICU beds to be unvaxxed. 2% have been vaccinated, which falls within the 95% efficacy rate expected. It's vaccine deniers that are getting sick. So yes, Joe Biden is doing well in making the vaccine available, but you can't make a horse drink the water provided. Unvaxxed dying of COVID is simple Darwinism.

And what happens when the EMERGENCY FEDERAL reserves are empty? The government has to buy fuel to refill the tanks, increasing demand, and raising gas prices even though the population isn't using more. It's not an unlimited supply. The reserves are only good for 3 months of normal use. Using hte federal reserves as a temporary stop gap to temporarily suppress gas prices is not a viable solution.

So you do have a basic understanding of supply and demand. Your statements above led me to believe you didn't have a 101 level understanding of economics. You were just being obstinate on purpose, for the goal of trying a desperate attempt to pin the blame on someone.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=BengalMan;5503284]Additionally my business has secondary commerce with oil companies. The cold hard truth is that the Permean Basin in West Texas / New Mexico has enough oil for the next 100 years with no other source. Fact. Exxon and others are there and their drilling. The caveat is that they need oil prices to be over the $50 range to make good profit. When oil crashed, they stopped most of their drilling and laid people off. They are back ON now. OPEC decides how much of the market they want. We don't need them for one barrel, however if they are going to sell for $25 a barrel we buy.[/QUOTE]You guys realize you aren't allowed to know what you're talking about. It hurts their little dipshit noggins if the lights start coming on.

Actually, "flicker" is probably a better analogy.

[QUOTE=Twisted69;5502295]First off, Thank you for your service Pete.

If you think Biden is doing a great job with the virus, why are hospital ICUs becoming overwhelmed again, why are more counties in each state switching back up to high and very high numbers of infected?

The President does not have the ability to set gas prices! But he does have the ability to curb them from the ability to allow some of the federal reserves to be released for sale to flood the market with more crude to lower crude price, which in turn lowers pump price.

I want to know which of you oil moguls has the biggest share of the oil market? BTW the price of crude will be lower in a few months because of other countries shutting down again, if the offset of turmoil in Afghanistan doesn't freak out the market.[/QUOTE]Are a drop in the bucket and will not move the dial on gas prices one bit.

[QUOTE=DNut;5502315]The data shows that the ICUs are filling up with UNVACCINATED people, with 98% of those people using ICU beds to be unvaxxed. 2% have been vaccinated, which falls within the 95% efficacy rate expected. It's vaccine deniers that are getting sick. So yes, Joe Biden is doing well in making the vaccine available, but you can't make a horse drink the water provided. Unvaxxed dying of COVID is simple Darwinism.

And what happens when the EMERGENCY FEDERAL reserves are empty? The government has to buy fuel to refill the tanks, increasing demand, and raising gas prices even though the population isn't using more. It's not an unlimited supply. The reserves are only good for 3 months of normal use. Using hte federal reserves as a temporary stop gap to temporarily suppress gas prices is not a viable solution.

So you do have a basic understanding of supply and demand. Your statements above led me to believe you didn't have a 101 level understanding of economics. You were just being obstinate on purpose, for the goal of trying a desperate attempt to pin the blame on someone.[/QUOTE]I have respect for you as a senior who has contributed a lot to this board.

Yes Biden has made the vaccines more easily to obtain! In fact some are going to waste because of not being used. I give credit where credit is due! My comment was to the fact we as a country should be enforcing mask mandates again like a month ago, I guess just the Republicans get blamed for shit! Masks help reduce transmission and help reduce the amount of infection. Some studies have shown that the initial "dose" of virus is in part responsible for the level of symptoms a person would encounter, as well as co morbidities etc.

The part with gas prices was to merely point out that the President does in fact have some ability to affect gas prices! Yes short term! I didn't think I was being graded, this is just a blog for crying out loud!

Why don't we start a serious banter about who is going to get USA Out of debt. The last time I checked the debt clock which has been awhile each citizen including the newborn, if divided out would be on the hook for $78,000. And it got worse under Trump, and it's getting much worse under Biden if both of these mega bills pass. Not that it's not needed, just that our kids or grandkids are going to suffer. At what point does China quit footing the bill for our spending and ask for some type of collateral like they are in other foreign countries.

Lighten up Francis!

[QUOTE=Twisted69;5503919]I have respect for you as a senior who has contributed a lot to this board.

Yes Biden has made the vaccines more easily to obtain! In fact some are going to waste because of not being used. I give credit where credit is due! My comment was to the fact we as a country should be enforcing mask mandates again like a month ago, I guess just the Republicans get blamed for shit! Masks help reduce transmission and help reduce the amount of infection. Some studies have shown that the initial "dose" of virus is in part responsible for the level of symptoms a person would encounter, as well as co morbidities etc.

The part with gas prices was to merely point out that the President does in fact have some ability to affect gas prices! Yes short term! I didn't think I was being graded, this is just a blog for crying out loud!

Why don't we start a serious banter about who is going to get USA Out of debt. The last time I checked the debt clock which has been awhile each citizen including the newborn, if divided out would be on the hook for $78,000. And it got worse under Trump, and it's getting much worse under Biden if both of these mega bills pass. Not that it's not needed, just that our kids or grandkids are going to suffer. At what point does China quit footing the bill for our spending and ask for some type of collateral like they are in other foreign countries.

Lighten up Francis![/QUOTE]There are plenty of places to spout your political positions. Most readers are looking for something else.

[QUOTE=Twisted69;5503919]I have respect for you as a senior who has contributed a lot to this board.

Yes Biden has made the vaccines more easily to obtain! In fact some are going to waste because of not being used. I give credit where credit is due! My comment was to the fact we as a country should be enforcing mask mandates again like a month ago, I guess just the Republicans get blamed for shit! Masks help reduce transmission and help reduce the amount of infection. Some studies have shown that the initial "dose" of virus is in part responsible for the level of symptoms a person would encounter, as well as co morbidities etc.

The part with gas prices was to merely point out that the President does in fact have some ability to affect gas prices! Yes short term! I didn't think I was being graded, this is just a blog for crying out loud!

Why don't we start a serious banter about who is going to get USA Out of debt. The last time I checked the debt clock which has been awhile each citizen including the newborn, if divided out would be on the hook for $78,000. And it got worse under Trump, and it's getting much worse under Biden if both of these mega bills pass. Not that it's not needed, just that our kids or grandkids are going to suffer. At what point does China quit footing the bill for our spending and ask for some type of collateral like they are in other foreign countries.

Lighten up Francis![/QUOTE]GDP was growing with Trump. At a slow rate but growing. The shit down of fracking and oil pipelines by Biden. Is what has raised gas prices. We rely once again on foreign oil. Gas was cheap under Trump. Not because of demand, but because he opened our country's oil reserves. The country was too far in debt from Clinton. And every president since. Republicans and Democrats. Then the 2 front war, which I participated in both fronts. Trust me, the money did not go to waste.

Our borders are unprotected. Many illegal immigrants and criminals can now come to our country freely. Need I say more?

Now we let a radical regime take over a slowly growing country. Yes Trump wanted to remove the troops. But I'm. Consider slow manner. Not like Biden. Leave Bagram airbase at night with no knowledge. We left that base abandoned. The Afghanistan government did not even know. It was the largest stronghold in Afghanistan. That was the Coalition's main base and country. Trust me I know. My first experience in combat. Was at this airfield, and it was my home for 2. 5 years.

Yes my military career has left me in doubt. But the people in Afghanistan were far better than Iraq. I did not have to worry about pregnant women acting disoriented, looking for water to drink. Killing my friends with a car bomb.

I do not disrespect others who have served this country. Only those who are blind to the wreck less politicians. Biden take money from China and Russia. His son takes money from Ukrainian businesses. He and Pelosi's son both sit as CEO of Ukrainian businesses. Let's not forget who funds the countries inner terrorist groups. The Clintons. More blood has been shed in silence by them over the past 3 decades. Than in our 2 wars in Middle East. Benghazi ring a bell. Who was the person in charge of that shit show. The same **** who should be on trial as a national traitor.

I'm not trying to strike up the Trump marching band. But many things he did turned his country around for the better. The last time we had a decent president. Was many years ago. He told Gorbechov. Tear down this wall. And it was not some lame Hollywood script. That he was noted for in his younger days. He bankrupted the Soviet Union quietly. Without having to fire a single shot in anger. May I note the fact. REPUBLICAN! Not some sorry ass politician with a jackass for a mascot.

Borders unprotected! Enemy given quarter! What's next our country gets attacked again. In the next 3. 5 years. And all you asshole Biden supporters. Will blame someone else than the direct cause. Joe Biden! Old sleepy Joe and his Alzheimer's has began to show in 6 months. Trump was a asshole. But at least he was American. Not an individual!

This column is for rants raves and arguments. So fuck off when you talk about my "war porn". I have nothing to prove to you. I got plenty of accolades as a soldier to prove my contribution. 8 years in 2 of the US Army's elite units 82nd Airborne and 75th Ranger regiment. I did my share.

What else? It does not matter what else.

I'm not some pathetic war torn G. I. With PTSD. It's called IED. Intermittent Explosive Disorder.

[QUOTE=FatDaddy3750;5503954]There are plenty of places to spout your political positions. Most readers are looking for something else.[/QUOTE]On this site, that place is the Octagon; I. E. This thread. All other threads are devoted to getting sex. This is the one place that is open for whatever users choose to talk about.

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[QUOTE=Twisted69;5503919]

Why don't we start a serious banter about who is going to get USA Out of debt. The last time I checked the debt clock which has been awhile each citizen including the newborn, if divided out would be on the hook for $78,000. And it got worse under Trump, and it's getting much worse under Biden if both of these mega bills pass. Not that it's not needed, just that our kids or grandkids are going to suffer. At what point does China quit footing the bill for our spending and ask for some type of collateral like they are in other foreign countries.
[/QUOTE]Here we go again. Republicans only care about the debt when there is a Democratic President. I'm a Republican and I realize this.

Trump Admin added $7 Trillion to the national debt. $3 T was for tax cuts that mostly rich and corporations benefitted from. I got a small tax cut. I appreciate it. Did I need it? No. Did middle class like many on this board need it more? Yes.

While Trump was pumping up the debt, did anyone in the Republican leadership say anything? No.

$7 Trillion.

And the tax cuts were a large "net negative" on the budget. FAR more expenditures went out than new revenue came in. In fact, LESS revenue came in. And actually this happens EVERY time tax rates for the rich are cut. You can research it, it's all there.

More importantly, however, is the fact that the National Debt is meaningless. It's foolish to even spout off about it. The debt is NEVER getting "paid off", so stop talking about "how we're going to pay it off? We're NOT. Ever. And the Chinese are NEVER coming to us demanding their money. Ever. And they know that we would just say Nope.

Bottom line: we will continue to "service the debt". Big deal. We have since the beginning of time. As long as we have decent GDP over the long run, the percent of budget to service it is manageable and not worth thinking about. It's only a "talking point" when republicans want to constrain a democratic president from spending money in ways that make republicans break into hives, ie. Social programs. As a conservative Republican, I too want to control social programs, but not at the expense of bringing government to a halt, which is what The Tea Party movement was founded on.

[QUOTE=BengalMan;5504439]Here we go again. Republicans only care about the debt when there is a Democratic President. I'm a Republican and I realize this.

Trump Admin added $7 Trillion to the national debt. $3 T was for tax cuts that mostly rich and corporations benefitted from. I got a small tax cut. I appreciate it. Did I need it? No. Did middle class like many on this board need it more? Yes.

While Trump was pumping up the debt, did anyone in the Republican leadership say anything? No.

$7 Trillion.

And the tax cuts were a large "net negative" on the budget. FAR more expenditures went out than new revenue came in. In fact, LESS revenue came in. And actually this happens EVERY time tax rates for the rich are cut. You can research it, it's all there.

More importantly, however, is the fact that the National Debt is meaningless. It's foolish to even spout off about it. The debt is NEVER getting "paid off", so stop talking about "how we're going to pay it off? We're NOT. Ever. And the Chinese are NEVER coming to us demanding their money. Ever. And they know that we would just say Nope.

Bottom line: we will continue to "service the debt". Big deal. We have since the beginning of time. As long as we have decent GDP over the long run, the percent of budget to service it is manageable and not worth thinking about. It's only a "talking point" when republicans want to constrain a democratic president from spending money in ways that make republicans break into hives, ie. Social programs. As a conservative Republican, I too want to control social programs, but not at the expense of bringing government to a halt, which is what The Tea Party movement was founded on.[/QUOTE]Title says it all.

[QUOTE=PeteCastillone;5504092][b]<snipped all the "I'm a superhero" shit>[/b] I'm not trying to strike up the Trump marching band. But many things he did turned his country around for the better. The last time we had a decent president. Was many years ago. He told Gorbechov. Tear down this wall. And it was not some lame Hollywood script. That he was noted for in his younger days. He bankrupted the Soviet Union quietly. Without having to fire a single shot in anger. May I note the fact. REPUBLICAN! Not some sorry ass politician with a jackass for a mascot.[/QUOTE]Funny you mention Reagan. You do realize that guy couldn't fucking win a republican primary nowadays, right?

[QUOTE=RogerOver;5506539]Funny you mention Reagan. You do realize that guy couldn't fucking win a republican primary nowadays, right?[/QUOTE]That guy probably can not win a clean pair of depends. He is older than dirt. But he did what he set out to do. Bankrupt the Soviet Union. Enough said.

[QUOTE=RogerOver;5506539]Funny you mention Reagan. You do realize that guy couldn't fucking win a republican primary nowadays, right?[/QUOTE]Also very funny! Pete loves him some trump. Also interesting that Reagan broke the law like trump, but only once.

[QUOTE=RogerOver;5506539]Funny you mention Reagan. You do realize that guy couldn't fucking win a republican primary nowadays, right?[/QUOTE]What IS funny is that JFK COULD win a Republican primary nowadays. If you think the Republicans have changed, you need to take a harder look at the Dems.

[QUOTE=Kenal1;5507084]What IS funny is that JFK COULD win a Republican primary nowadays. If you think the Republicans have changed, you need to take a harder look at the Dems.[/QUOTE]Reagan was the last president to do something substantial. Bush half assed a war. We fought over a decade later. Clinton fucked Monica and did not even write a fucking a review to read. I would love to hear about that story. Of her getting fucked with a cigar. Baby Bush was another half ass war winger like his dad. Trust me I know first hand. We could of had Bin Laden in December 2001. Obama was a fucking waste with his bullshit healthcare and fucking veterans. Trump had us on some what the right path. Not your icon for a president with his pompous bullshit. But was as effective as the democratic capital let him be. Biden in 6 months. Has proved he is unfit for office. Along with the snarling **** now in control of border policy. Wait for one of the MS13 cock suckers to rape kidnap your daughter and force her into prostitution. Or one of these fucking rag wearing haji to blow up another building in democratic New York City. Or more Americans falling to poverty. Because he crippled the American petrochemical industry. And there are fewer jobs available. The economy is driven by oil. How in the fuck! Can he make the economy better. By cutting off the tap. Then you may understand my concern for his actions. And realize he is not worth a fuck!

[QUOTE=PeteCastillone;5507170]Reagan was the last president to do something substantial. Bush half assed a war. We fought over a decade later. Clinton fucked Monica and did not even write a fucking a review to read. I would love to hear about that story. Of her getting fucked with a cigar. Baby Bush was another half ass war winger like his dad. Trust me I know first hand. We could of had Bin Laden in December 2001. Obama was a fucking waste with his bullshit healthcare and fucking veterans. Trump had us on some what the right path. Not your icon for a president with his pompous bullshit. But was as effective as the democratic capital let him be. Biden in 6 months. Has proved he is unfit for office. Along with the snarling **** now in control of border policy. Wait for one of the MS13 cock suckers to rape kidnap your daughter and force her into prostitution. Or one of these fucking rag wearing haji to blow up another building in democratic New York City. Or more Americans falling to poverty. Because he crippled the American petrochemical industry. And there are fewer jobs available. The economy is driven by oil. How in the fuck! Can he make the economy better. By cutting off the tap. Then you may understand my concern for his actions. And realize he is not worth a fuck![/QUOTE]Did you just copy and paste this from Mike Lindel's website? You just overlooked 50 years of presidential history to give Trump a BJ and a Golden Shower in a Russian hotel room.

[QUOTE=PeteCastillone;5506727]That guy probably can not win a clean pair of depends. He is older than dirt. But he did what he set out to do. Bankrupt the Soviet Union. Enough said.[/QUOTE]Don't know if you've kept up, but he's actually in the dirt. Reagan is dead.

[QUOTE=RogerOver;5507686]Don't know if you've kept up, but he's actually in the dirt. Reagan is dead.[/QUOTE]I bet he ha been voting since 2004 too.

[QUOTE=DNut;5507621]Did you just copy and paste this from Mike Lindel's website? You just overlooked 50 years of presidential history to give Trump a BJ and a Golden Shower in a Russian hotel room.[/QUOTE]Castillone and his misguided loony rants make Lindell look sane.