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YUp, got it in one . . .haven't heard it and thought it might be good.
 And don't hold your breath waiting for an answer to the above bilge. Some folks are happy with their own view of the universe and it's no good pointing out the facts. They don't hear you. |
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You must have had a hell of an eighth grade teacher--you didn't have me for seventh did you? 'Cause if you did, it would explain alot. |
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There are such things as autodidacts ... Bill Gates never graduated college either.  |
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What the hell is one of them Paul? Never heard of that one before and I've got 2 MAs and a Phd . . . |
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No, but think what would be the result if I did... |
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haha Yes, but the difference between me and my hero Bill Gates, a couple of billion dollars...  |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autodidacticism |
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The Decider in Chief has continued to stress to the majority of Americans that we should continue to go about our normal business of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Orgasmic Happiness, and let him worry about the more Heady Matters of the Global War On Terrorism.
The only problem with this policy is that this Administration has placed our Country on a Fast Track of Moral and Fiscal Bankruptcy. If the majority in the current Congress truly wanted to stop this insanity, as many say the do, they should propose and pass a Hefty GWOT Tax on Every American Taxpayer. Such a tax would accomplish two goals fairly quickly: 1) Slow down and eventually stop the financing of the GWOT by China, Japan, and others. 2) Most importantly, the imposition of such a Tax, would immediately focus the vast majority of Americans on the Political Process of Governing and Decision Making. I would venture to say that Voter Turnout in next years election would break all records. |
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"In recent months, Democrats have been divided on whether to continue paying for a war they oppose or cut off the money and be attacked politically for refusing to support the troops. Other legislation that would set a deadline for troop withdrawals has failed to attract enough Republicans, repeatedly short of the 60 votes needed to pass the Senate."
The Demo's will be attacked politically any way they go, if they vote to cut off funding, they will be accused of not supporting the troops, if they vote to give the funding, the Repub's will say, well the Democrats supported it so don't blame us, and then they will try to wash their hands of the whole situation. 2.4 Trillion dollars, thats a lotta money. With that kind of money you can cure every desease and sickness known to mankind, with a few dollars left over for the next one that pops-up. With that kind of money you can buy a planet, with that kind of money, every School(Elem, High School and College)in this Country can be funded for the next decade and mabe a few more to come. With that kind of money we can repair the infrastructure, solve the deficit problem, pay off all debts...well, I just get up-set when I think of all the things we can do with that kind of money. We have a priority problem, and it's getting worse. |
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From TPCAT
"Hi guys--back after ten days soaking up the sun in Northern Italy." It's good to have you back TP, I missed your wisdom. |
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"...2.4 Trillion dollars, thats a lotta money. With that kind of money you can cure every desease and sickness known to mankind, with a few dollars left over for the next one that pops-up. With that kind of money you can buy a planet,..." I agree! However, our leaders have proven it (2.4 Trill) CAN'T perform the Magic Trick of turning "PNAC" S#!T to Sugar in Iraq!!! |
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Why doesn't Iraq help pay for the war effort?
Are they so broke they don't have a pot to pass in? |
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Member on 10- day warning for profanity on ITN. OldAFCop 102307 1040 hrs. New Member |
Thanks for the heads up about the quote. I will get his book. I had seen the quote in David Hackworths bio," About Face" . Both Hackworth and Maj Gen Smedley have been there done that. As opposed to most of the clown we have in congress now. Only a few have served and have any clue as to the big picture. Thanks
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Another way to look at it is, everyday the US 3.3 trillion in debt just by the currency that's been ciruclated. Not only in our country but others have put their "full faith and trust" in the American money system. Most bills have "This note is legal tender for all debts, public and private", printed on it. Once our system was based on the gold standard. Fort Knox cannot handle 3.3 trillion worth of gold. So now they believe Washington D C. Hmmmm An arguement is made that a nation that has a Gross of 11 to 12 trillion is not in debt. Or, each dollar spent is against the promise of reimbursement that results in a asset. Or, each dollar borrowed adds to the economy and provides jobs reducing unemployment. So, the next house, car or HDTV you buy on time payments you have put hard money in literally hundreds of pockets, not only the USA but all over the world. Do your duty, Borrow more money.
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2.4 Trillion dollars, thats a lotta money. With that kind of money you can cure every desease and sickness known to mankind, with a few dollars left over for the next one that pops-up. With that kind of money you can buy a planet, with that kind of money, every School(Elem, High School and College)in this Country can be funded for the next decade and mabe a few more to come. With that kind of money we can repair the infrastructure, solve the deficit problem, pay off all debts...well, I just get up-set when I think of all the things we can do with that kind of money.
We have a priority problem, and it's getting worse. Well if you want to get more upset just think about that 2.4 trillion that is lying around some place unaccounted for and nobodys even looking for it. HTF do you misplace 2.4 Trillion Then think of the exsisting national deficit of almost 9 trillion and growing. It's much more than a priority problem I fear Its total incompetence and reckless governance. |
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There are more so called clowns in congrass who have been there and done that than in the White House... What say you to that?
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I already posted something towards this in the vein of making Iraq an Indentured country, I.E. enslaving them...is that what you want? Also, if we expect them to be free, they need finacial safety... and last time I was there... they did not have it (even with oil...) Third it would give the impression that America will help you become free, even if your culture is against it, then we will charge you for it... |
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Exactly. The war in Iraq was our idea, not theirs. |
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well for one the majority of iraqis do want our help and want to live as free people... and 2 the iraqi gov wants us there to help them rebuild... 3 if the islamofascist wernt there none of this would be as bad as it is.... |
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Military.com Forums Hot Topics & Current Events In the News Wars May Cost $2.4 Trillion Over Decade
lol(though I did the school years that I did get through a little too well), what link did you need? The link to the, If your reading this song ( I am assuming)?