I don't think NAFTA or free trade agreements in general have been negotiated with America at a disadvantage.
The reverse is probably the case with most. Unless you think American representatives really are dumb enough to not negotiate good deals from such a position of power in most of them.
They're not dumb. They're smart. However, they know that the general public is extremely dumb. They are selling out America to enrich their own pockets. It's called selling out. Politicians don't work for the people. They work for themselves as well as their corporate masters.
Comment
khicks26
SBR Aristocracy
09-16-06
44208
#6793
“The so-called paradox of freedom is the argument that freedom in the sense of absence of any constraining control must lead to very great restraint, since it makes the bully free to enslave the meek. The idea is, in a slightly different form, and with very different tendency, clearly expressed in Plato.
Less well known is the paradox of tolerance: Unlimited tolerance must lead to the disappearance of tolerance. If we extend unlimited tolerance even to those who are intolerant, if we are not prepared to defend a tolerant society against the onslaught of the intolerant, then the tolerant will be destroyed, and tolerance with them. — In this formulation, I do not imply, for instance, that we should always suppress the utterance of intolerant philosophies; as long as we can counter them by rational argument and keep them in check by public opinion, suppression would certainly be unwise. But we should claim theright to suppress them if necessary even by force; for it may easily turn out that they are not prepared to meet us on the level of rational argument, but begin by denouncing all argument; they may forbid their followers to listen to rational argument, because it is deceptive, and teach them to answer arguments by the use of their fists or pistols. We should therefore claim, in the name of tolerance, the right not to tolerate the intolerant. We should claim that any movement preaching intolerance places itself outside the law, and we should consider incitement to intolerance and persecution as criminal, in the same way as we should consider incitement to murder, or to kidnapping, or to the revival of the slave trade, as criminal.” ― Karl Popper, The Open Society and Its Enemies
Comment
The Kraken
BARRELED IN @ SBR!
12-25-11
29085
#6794
Worst thing they can do is take everything away from people
I've said it multiple times, desperate people do desperate things
Comment
Optional
Administrator
06-10-10
62228
#6795
Originally posted by All_Or_Nothing
They're not dumb. They're smart. However, they know that the general public is extremely dumb. They are selling out America to enrich their own pockets. It's called selling out. Politicians don't work for the people. They work for themselves as well as their corporate masters.
That's probably true to some extent. But saying we need to abolish these type of agreements is throwing out the baby with the bathwater.
America, being the major power broker in most of them, would surely be hurt more than most if they suddenly did not exist.
It sounds good to say he is going to abolish these things and make America great again by doing it, but reality is he likely knows it's not a good idea and probably thinks he can rely on saying it is legally impossible to escape them if/when he ever has to justify the promise in the future.
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Comment
Scorpion
SBR Hall of Famer
09-04-05
7797
#6796
MEXICAN PROTESTERS IN MASKS Cheer Outside Canceled Trump Rally
Comment
ACoochy
SBR Posting Legend
08-19-09
13949
#6797
Originally posted by khicks26
So this drunk clown wants wants stricter libel laws because people say not nice things about him yet he himself has no problem in inciting hatred against others
Comment
King Mayan
SBR Posting Legend
09-22-10
21330
#6798
He's a tmz dumbfukk
Comment
MoMoneyMoVaughn
SBR Posting Legend
05-08-14
14988
#6799
Comment
brooks85
SBR Aristocracy
01-05-09
44644
#6800
Originally posted by khicks26
“The so-called paradox of freedom is the argument that freedom in the sense of absence of any constraining control must lead to very great restraint, since it makes the bully free to enslave the meek. The idea is, in a slightly different form, and with very different tendency, clearly expressed in Plato.
Less well known is the paradox of tolerance: Unlimited tolerance must lead to the disappearance of tolerance. If we extend unlimited tolerance even to those who are intolerant, if we are not prepared to defend a tolerant society against the onslaught of the intolerant, then the tolerant will be destroyed, and tolerance with them. — In this formulation, I do not imply, for instance, that we should always suppress the utterance of intolerant philosophies; as long as we can counter them by rational argument and keep them in check by public opinion, suppression would certainly be unwise. But we should claim theright to suppress them if necessary even by force; for it may easily turn out that they are not prepared to meet us on the level of rational argument, but begin by denouncing all argument; they may forbid their followers to listen to rational argument, because it is deceptive, and teach them to answer arguments by the use of their fists or pistols. We should therefore claim, in the name of tolerance, the right not to tolerate the intolerant. We should claim that any movement preaching intolerance places itself outside the law, and we should consider incitement to intolerance and persecution as criminal, in the same way as we should consider incitement to murder, or to kidnapping, or to the revival of the slave trade, as criminal.” ― Karl Popper, The Open Society and Its Enemies
precisely how islam has spread. Good post for once!
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khicks26
SBR Aristocracy
09-16-06
44208
#6801
Originally posted by brooks85
precisely how islam has spread. Good post for once!
Works for all hate groups. Even the ones you like.
Comment
brooks85
SBR Aristocracy
01-05-09
44644
#6802
Originally posted by khicks26
Works for all hate groups. Even the you like.
examples?
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Dr.Gonzo
SBR MVP
12-05-09
4660
#6803
Originally posted by khicks26
Works for all hate groups. Even the ones you like.
So you admit Islam is a hate group.
Well done, first step in taking the red pill for a leftist.
Comment
daneblazer
BARRELED IN @ SBR!
09-14-08
27862
#6804
Funny how people in Chicago can rally together and get violent enough to stop Trump, but can't rally together to stop the violence that plagues their city. On second thought, maybe it isn't
Comment
khicks26
SBR Aristocracy
09-16-06
44208
#6805
Originally posted by Dr.Gonzo
So you admit Islam is a hate group.
Well done, first step in taking the red pill for a leftist.
Yes Islam has hate groups, they mirror the Christian hate group you like.
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brooks85
SBR Aristocracy
01-05-09
44644
#6806
^yeah because muslims and christians are a lot alike these days...
Originally posted by Dr.Gonzo
So you admit Islam is a hate group.
Well done, first step in taking the red pill for a leftist.
lol I caught that too but I had to go with "examples." It is a running thing between him and I since he never has any.
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khicks26
SBR Aristocracy
09-16-06
44208
#6807
Originally posted by brooks85
^yeah because muslims and christians are a lot alike these days...
lol I caught that too but I had to go with "examples." It is a running thing between him and I since he never has any.
Yes they are, & you are short on "examples."
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JIBBBY
SBR Aristocracy
12-10-09
83476
#6808
Originally posted by khicks26
Yes Islam has hate groups, they mirror the Christian hate group you like.
Load of crap.. Christians don't want to behead innocents just because they are not Christian... Christians accept people of all religious beliefs if they are peaceful in nature..
I wish we can get rid of all the radicals and the Nation of Islam.. World would be a much safer place period.. Can't even travel anymore to the middle east because of the fear of being captured for ransom or beheaded... Shouldn't be like that.. Keep em all out of America I say and keep bombing the hell out of them to ensure Israels continued safety and our own safety as these hate groups continue to grow....
TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT!!!!
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brooks85
SBR Aristocracy
01-05-09
44644
#6809
Originally posted by khicks26
Yes they are, & you are short on "examples."
that's a tough argument for you to make considering how many times I've proved you wrong. All the way back to day one and your friendsofearth to chris hedges embarrassment to your youtube education to welfare to philosophy to failing SSC to basic math. It's been quite a ride khicks
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khicks26
SBR Aristocracy
09-16-06
44208
#6810
Originally posted by JIBBBY
Load of crap.. Christians don't want to behead innocents just because they are not Christian... Christians except people of all religious beliefs if they are peaceful in nature..
I wish we can get rid of all the radicals and the Nation of Islam.. World would be a much safer place period.. Can't even travel anymore to the middle east because of the fear of being captured for ransom or beheaded... Shouldn't be like that.. Keep em all out of America I say and keep bombing the hell out of them to ensure Israels continued safety and our safety as these hate groups continue to grow....
TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT!!!!
Then why do radical Christians want to start a war in the Middle East that brings on the apocalypse. So Jesus can come down & make all the Jews become Christians. If they don't convert their heads will cut off. Sounds like a holy war to me.
Keep bombing the hell out of them, every time we do their numbers increase.
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khicks26
SBR Aristocracy
09-16-06
44208
#6811
Originally posted by brooks85
that's a tough argument for you to make considering how many times I've proved you wrong. All the way back to day one and your friendsofearth to chris hedges embarrassment to your youtube education to welfare to philosophy to failing SSC to basic math. It's been quite a ride khicks
Yes I'm still waiting for you to prove me wrong on all those things. Not just type that you did. Would you like to start now.
But we should claim theright to suppress them if necessary even by force; for it may easily turn out that they are not prepared to meet us on the level of rational argument
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brooks85
SBR Aristocracy
01-05-09
44644
#6812
^I have no doubt you are sheepy. That is why you keep coming back for more when most people with real intellectual aptitude would've admitted their ignorance long ago.
Originally posted by khicks26
Then why do radical Christians want to start a war in the Middle East that brings on the apocalypse. So Jesus can come down & make all the Jews become Christians. If they don't convert their heads will cut off. Sounds like a holy war to me.
Keep bombing the hell out of them, every time we do their numbers increase.
lol really nothing else that can be said or worth saying about this illogical post.
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khicks26
SBR Aristocracy
09-16-06
44208
#6813
Originally posted by brooks85
^I have no doubt you are sheepy. That is why you keep coming back for more when most people with real intellectual aptitude would've admitted their ignorance long ago.
lol really nothing else that can be said or worth saying about this illogical post.
Please prove me wrong. Were still waiting. Try using the facts & logic you claim to have. But we all know you don't.
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brooks85
SBR Aristocracy
01-05-09
44644
#6814
Originally posted by brooks85
^I have no doubt you are sheepy. That is why you keep coming back for more when most people with real intellectual aptitude would've admitted their ignorance long ago.
lol really nothing else that can be said or worth saying about this illogical post.
you must've missed that part but you know I'm always game. Throw out some of that ignorance and I'll prove you wrong as I always do.
The fact you don't know what mediocre means is impressive, try to top that though.
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Dr.Gonzo
SBR MVP
12-05-09
4660
#6815
Originally posted by brooks85
^I have no doubt you are sheepy. That is why you keep coming back for more when most people with real intellectual aptitude would've admitted their ignorance long ago.
He actually does admit it from time to time, but the next day, or sometimes even the next post, he's back regurgitating third and fourth hand marxism.
I'm used to dealing with people like this now, but it's quite bizarre.
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brooks85
SBR Aristocracy
01-05-09
44644
#6816
Originally posted by Dr.Gonzo
He actually does admit it from time to time, but the next day, or sometimes even the next post, he's back regurgitating third and fourth hand marxism.
I'm used to dealing with people like this now, but it's quite bizarre.
oh yeah. I've got this guy to say he'd vote for me for president awhile back. I'm guessing he saw some youtube documentary about evil corporations after though or who the hell knows what, probably that killer whale movie.
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khicks26
SBR Aristocracy
09-16-06
44208
#6817
Originally posted by brooks85
you must've missed that part but you know I'm always game. Throw out some of that ignorance and I'll prove you wrong as I always do.
The fact you don't know what mediocre means is impressive, try to top that though.
See this is how works. First you must prove me wrong & not just say you have. This is why most of us on here think your a troll & an dumb penetrate.
You are the definition of mediocre.
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brooks85
SBR Aristocracy
01-05-09
44644
#6818
Originally posted by khicks26
See this is how works. First you must prove me wrong & not just say you have. This is why most of us on here think your a troll & an dumb penetrate.
You are the definition of mediocre.
well, good thing I've being doing since day one and your friendsofearth embarrassment. Facts khicks.
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khicks26
SBR Aristocracy
09-16-06
44208
#6819
Just the fact that you two clowns call yourself intellectuals is a fuking joke.
As always arrogance is ignorance & your little boo beep diplomas don't mean shit, because your ideology is flawed.
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brooks85
SBR Aristocracy
01-05-09
44644
#6820
Originally posted by khicks26
Just the fact that you two clowns call yourself intellectuals is a fuking joke.
As always arrogance is ignorance & your little boo beep diplomas don't mean shit, because your ideology is flawed.
yeah your youtube education is what we need more of... lol
remember, you can't deny your boy zappa even said it himself. The education system brainwashes people and they brainwash them to be liberals so your "ideology is flawed" excuse just doesn't work in reality.
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khicks26
SBR Aristocracy
09-16-06
44208
#6821
Originally posted by brooks85
well, good thing I've being doing since day one and your friendsofearth embarrassment. Facts khicks.
OK one more time. How did you prove me wrong enemyoftheearth. What facts have you brought to the table. Don't look for them to long because there are none.
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brooks85
SBR Aristocracy
01-05-09
44644
#6822
Originally posted by khicks26
OK one more time. How did you prove me wrong enemyoftheearth. What facts have you brought to the table. Don't look for them to long because there are none.
you should have clicked the links buddy. Put a little effort in next time so you're not embarrassing yourself like it is your goal or something.
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khicks26
SBR Aristocracy
09-16-06
44208
#6823
Originally posted by brooks85
you should have clicked the links buddy. Put a little effort in next time so you're not embarrassing yourself like it is your goal or something.
Nothing as always. Maybe you should try youtube.
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brooks85
SBR Aristocracy
01-05-09
44644
#6824
Originally posted by khicks26
Nothing as always. Maybe you should try youtube.
lol at least he doesn't deny where he gets his education from.
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Dr.Gonzo
SBR MVP
12-05-09
4660
#6825
Originally posted by khicks26
Just the fact that you two clowns call yourself intellectuals is a fuking joke.
As always arrogance is ignorance & your little boo beep diplomas don't mean shit, because your ideology is flawed.
This is where your problem lays, you're listening to talking heads who are regurgitating an academic who read critical theory. I've actually read more than the academic, so I know it's bullshit. If you're going to push these beliefs you're obligated to go back and read the founding literature. I tried to get you to read Frankfurt School material more than a year ago.