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No, you are describing yourself. I have a real-world idea of

Posted on: October 22, 2021 at 10:40:25 CT

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economics because I work in the real world and keep my eyes open as to what actually occurs rather than a fantastical notion of what might occur if my fantasies were to come true.

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outsider posted below he wished I was president - SwampTiger MU - 10/22 09:45:09

That's a good start. (nm) - ummmm MU - 10/22 10:01:39

what do you think of my campaign slogan? - SwampTiger MU - 10/22 10:04:39

You lost me on ending unions. Most of the rest looked ok. - SparkyStalcup MU - 10/22 09:55:22

not all unions, just govt employee unions (nm) - SwampTiger MU - 10/22 09:56:48

Why the distinction? Nm - SparkyStalcup MU - 10/22 09:59:47

in the private sector - SwampTiger MU - 10/22 10:03:31

So you don't think all employees have the right to - SparkyStalcup MU - 10/22 10:19:13

In this case, the employer has no stake in the game - meatiger MU - 10/22 10:30:30

Bargaining isn't completely about money. Usually, money - SparkyStalcup MU - 10/22 10:36:14

you have a cartoonish understanding of economics - pickle MU

- 10/22 10:38:21

No, you are describing yourself. I have a real-world idea of - SparkyStalcup MU - 10/22 10:40:25

You know very little - Wildcat KSU - 10/22 11:58:10

is that how you came up with your claim that - ashtray UF - 10/22 10:44:54

Yes. It's plain to see, if you open your eyes. Nm - SparkyStalcup MU - 10/22 10:52:59

LMAO (nm) - ashtray UF - 10/22 11:34:05

you don’t (nm) - pickle MU

- 10/22 10:41:19

incorrect (nm) - SwampTiger MU - 10/22 10:29:02

not when they’re negotiating with my money, no (nm) - pickle MU

- 10/22 10:26:15

Private companies that you do business with also negotiate - SparkyStalcup MU - 10/22 10:37:56

no they don’t (nm) - pickle MU

- 10/22 10:38:38

100% incorrect (nm) - ashtray UF - 10/22 10:38:30

Yes, you are. Nm - SparkyStalcup MU - 10/22 15:44:14

not when you're paid using stolen money (nm) - ashtray UF - 10/22 10:20:03

Also, not every government agency operates with funding - SparkyStalcup MU - 10/22 10:23:40

lol (nm) - pickle MU

- 10/22 10:34:26

examples? (nm) - SwampTiger MU - 10/22 10:32:41

NCUA and FDIC, off the top of my head. Nm - SparkyStalcup MU - 10/22 10:38:33

can a bank offer a savings account and not pay the FDIC - SwampTiger MU - 10/22 10:45:20

Of course. There are banks that do not offer FDIC - SparkyStalcup MU - 10/22 14:16:35

I didn't realize you were pickle's second handle. Nm - SparkyStalcup MU - 10/22 10:21:48

Taxation is theft. That’s fact. - pickle MU

- 10/22 10:27:01

No, it's an assertion, and a false one at that. Nm - SparkyStalcup MU - 10/22 14:17:14

Also, the private industry unions are negotiating - ummmm MU - 10/22 10:04:50

Why would that matter? If anything, that would make unions - SparkyStalcup MU - 10/22 10:20:34

Because when auto workers strike at a Ford plant, consumers - ummmm MU - 10/22 10:33:49

We're talking about unions here and collective bargaining. - SparkyStalcup MU - 10/22 14:19:57

Private industry doesn't have monopolies? - JayHoaxH8r MU

- 10/22 10:06:19

In rare instances, they may with the assistance of govt - ummmm MU - 10/22 10:09:38

Tiggrrr says NOPE - JayHoaxH8r MU

- 10/22 09:58:04

That last line of your platform - eatatjoes MU - 10/22 09:48:16

RE: That last line of your platform - SwampTiger MU - 10/22 09:55:23

Can we force stupid people like T-boner - meatiger MU - 10/22 10:10:06

no, but it should be easy enough to trick them - SwampTiger MU - 10/22 10:11:10

So once he crosses the wall - meatiger MU - 10/22 10:11:37

You would be a great president… - Outsider MU - 10/22 09:47:17

you didn't ask me any questions, I responded - SwampTiger MU - 10/22 09:52:08

I asked you two questions and if you are willing to share - Outsider MU - 10/22 09:56:18

Nope, you were right, it was Hoax I asked the questions of - Outsider MU - 10/22 09:59:44

What does "end this Covid issue" mean?(nm) - meatiger MU - 10/22 10:09:23

👍 (nm) - SwampTiger MU - 10/22 10:07:31

so YOU SIR - Fire Marshall Bill MU - 10/22 10:00:34

Well thank you. (nm) - Outsider MU - 10/22 10:01:21

I'm not sure that's a compliment (nm) - kmawv8 ATL - 10/22 10:32:53

link? (nm) - SwampTiger MU - 10/22 09:57:05

LOL(nm) - Fire Marshall Bill MU - 10/22 09:47:58

End all covid mandates needs to be on the list(nm) - Eggs MU - 10/22 09:47:13

Apparently complaining about how Covid is being handled is - Outsider MU - 10/22 09:49:05