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Topic: Matt Simmons uber doomer on CNBC |
TommyJefferson
Replies: 82
Views: 5363
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Forum: Current Events Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:12 pm Subject: Re: Matt Simmons uber doomer on CNBC |
The Republican Party is not conservative.
It is controlled by fascists.
Fascism is a form of leftist collectivism.
In America today Libertarians are the only conservatives. |
Topic: Garden update - drought survival |
TommyJefferson
Replies: 59
Views: 1556
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Forum: Planning For The Future Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:06 pm Subject: Re: Garden update - drought survival |
Fence is being improved with 1" x 3' chickenwire in addition to the 5' reinforcing wire.
I saw the chickenwire along the bottom of your hogwire. What are you trying to keep out? I'm suffering rab ... |
Topic: Metal thieves may derail the future of trains |
TommyJefferson
Replies: 45
Views: 2094
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Forum: Current Events Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:57 am Subject: Re: Metal thieves may derail the future of trains |
Yesterday I sold metal at the recycling yard. I got $58 for an old water heater, an old oven, and an old washing machine.
I got $9 for a handfull of copper tubing and an old street sign (aluminum) ... |
Topic: THE Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae Thread (merged) |
TommyJefferson
Replies: 136
Views: 3516
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Forum: Economics & Finance Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:43 am Subject: Re: Fannie, Freddie Losses Make Them `Insolvent,' Ex-Fed Pre |
It would simultaneously make the federal government a lien holder on most of the real estate in the US.
Which the Federal Government then sells to politically connected clearing house entities at pen ... |
Topic: Price Increases / Inflation Thread |
TommyJefferson
Replies: 52
Views: 1893
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Forum: Current Events Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:30 pm Subject: Re: Price Increases / Inflation Thread |
As Mises explained in his essay "Inflation: An Unworkable Fiscal Policy":
"Inflation, as this term was always used everywhere and especially in this country, means increasing the quantity of mo ... |
Topic: FDIC-lite |
TommyJefferson
Replies: 8
Views: 536
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Forum: Americas Discussion Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:21 pm Subject: Re: FDIC-lite |
I'm befuddled by the fact that I struggle to afford a meager American lifestyle, yet apparently I can also behind the scenes pay for everyone else's mac daddy phat lifestyle.
It's called socialism. ... |
Topic: THE New Orleans Thread |
TommyJefferson
Replies: 225
Views: 3646
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Forum: Americas Discussion Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 1:20 pm Subject: Re: Entitlement mentality dies hard - New Orleans |
Fascism is such a useless term these days. So many definitions for it and no-one usually says what meaning they are using. Some I know people have used:
fascism is
a) attitude of people who wants ... |
Topic: Iraq to Open Oil Fields for 35 Foreign Companies |
TommyJefferson
Replies: 10
Views: 592
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Forum: Current Events Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:40 pm Subject: Re: Iraq to Open Oil Fields for 35 Foreign Companies |
Traditionally, when one nation conquers another, the winners get to loot the losing country.
The Neocons can't even do a good old fashion war of empire right. |
Topic: Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) |
TommyJefferson
Replies: 7
Views: 425
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Forum: Economics & Finance Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:03 pm Subject: Re: Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) |
Accumulating any kind of money is something individuals can't do.
You can.
http://ww1.prweb.com/prfiles/2005/02/08/206741/great_gold_bar_pics.jpg |
Topic: People preparing for peak oil? |
TommyJefferson
Replies: 21
Views: 1767
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Forum: Peak Oil Discussion Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 1:29 pm Subject: Re: People preparing for peak oil? |
People also feel with a probable upcomming liberal democrat president and senate/house majority that you better get it while you can.
That's the reason.
Last year when I learned Hillary was runn ... |
Topic: S starting to HTF in Florida |
TommyJefferson
Replies: 40
Views: 3032
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Forum: Peak Oil Discussion Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:06 am Subject: Re: S starting to HTF in Florida |
What do you mean no air in Paris? Do you mean there was no a/c in Paris?
Not enough air conditioning and a lack of acclimation.
In August of 2003 temperatures in Paris reached 104F for ten days ... |
Topic: Bought a scooter |
TommyJefferson
Replies: 14
Views: 1240
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Forum: Planning For The Future Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:47 am Subject: Re: Bought a scooter |
When you ride down the road, look down at the pavement whizzing past under your feet.
Imagine falling onto a belt sander.
That's exactly what it's like when you take even a low-speed spill.
Pl ... |
Topic: The Solar Power Wagon |
TommyJefferson
Replies: 6
Views: 755
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Forum: Energy Technology Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:29 am Subject: Re: The Solar Power Wagon |
Thanks tsakach!
I suspected the wagon was not optimally priced.
I've got a good handle on battery and PV panel technology. Inverters and charge controlers are something I need to learn a lot mo ... |
Topic: The Solar Power Wagon |
TommyJefferson
Replies: 6
Views: 755
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Forum: Energy Technology Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:45 am Subject: The Solar Power Wagon |
This could greatly benefit me during the coming hurricane season. Problem is, they want $2,100 for the thing.
Surely this could be built cheaper.
http://www.ohmsteader.com
http://www.ohmstea ... |
Topic: John McCain will not win election |
TommyJefferson
Replies: 93
Views: 4333
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Forum: Americas Discussion Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:21 am Subject: Re: John McCain will not win election |
| I agree with you post, but it really doesn't belong in the "environment" forum. |
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