US Economy: Philosophers Stone

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Peter Schiff did quite well also. All of those who follow the Austrian school saw this coming a mile away.

[ame=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2I0QN-FYkpw]YouTube - Peter Schiff Was Right 2006 - 2007 (2nd Edition)[/ame]
 
I don't recall hearing from Ron Paul. I watch the news... but I don't remember that much about him. They should have given the man more airtime because he was right. Back in the 1930s my family... well.. we almost starved to death. I hope it doesn't get that bad this time around.
 
They would if they weren't trying to censor him. It's done on purpose. The main news is corrupt and you won't hear those messages that other put out. Otherwise everyone would have voted for Ron Paul.
 
Just because ron paul predicted this (as many other people did...ron paul didn't come up with this shit on his own) would not have made him a good president. Just the fact that hardly anyone who matters takes the guy seriously is enough to make him a complete failure in that respect. lol @ any of you who wasted your money on campaign contributions.
 
cakes, I have to give you props on always speaking your mind no matter how unpopular it may be. Just wanted to get that in before everyone reamed you.
 
Even the Rich Dad Poor Dad guy totally predicted this years ago. He predicted the dollar falling, gold rising, consumer debt and real estate over inflation leading to a huge economic collapse as big as the great depression. I remember reading that in one of his books 5 years ago and I sure as hell wouldn't want that guy to be president.


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nickycakes said:
Just because ron paul predicted this (as many other people did...ron paul didn't come up with this shit on his own) would not have made him a good president. Just the fact that hardly anyone who matters takes the guy seriously is enough to make him a complete failure in that respect. lol @ any of you who wasted your money on campaign contributions.
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Right, because everyone took Bush seriously, and that worked out so good. :updown:

You're right that Ron Paul didn't come up with this shit on his own. He's a student of Mises and Rothbard. He's probably one of the most intelligent people in Washington when it comes to economics.

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Even the Rich Dad Poor Dad guy totally predicted this years ago. He predicted the dollar falling, gold rising, consumer debt and real estate over inflation leading to a huge economic collapse as big as the great depression. I remember reading that in one of his books 5 years ago and I sure as hell wouldn't want that guy to be president.
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Watch the dates in the video. Paul has been dead right on the economy for 3 decades. Kiyasoki has copied a lot of his rhetoric lately. Big deal.
 
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Right, because everyone took Bush seriously, and that worked out so good. :updown:

You're right that Ron Paul didn't come up with this shit on his own. He's a student of Mises and Rothbard. He's probably one of the most intelligent people in Washington when it comes to economics.


Watch the dates in the video. Paul has been dead right on the economy for 3 decades. Kiyasoki has copied a lot of his rhetoric lately. Big deal.
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Bush did do quite a bit to fuck our country over, but people took him seriously enough to follow him. Shit, look at all the countries that followed us into the retarded iraq war... You think even canada would do that shit if ron paul decided to attack someone?
 
Ron Paul has good ideas. But his debate skills make him sound like a whiny bitch.
 
The issue here is not who thought of this first or whether there are "people who treat him seriously" (blame the media by the way). Those are not the issue. The main point is he understands what's going on and he would have made much better decisions than mad max mc cain or obama-mination. Ron is against all bailouts, while those two puppets is for it. Where do you think the bailout money is coming from? The US has no fricking money, it has to be "borrowed" (infact its created from nothing). This bailout is robbing the citizens not just in future taxes but through inflation. Your largest dollar is gonna be worth less than toilet paper.

As to cakes " lol @ any of you who wasted your money on campaign contributions. ". Don't think you're immune to this, the bailout (which is in trillions by the way not billions) is robbing you too. There will be rough times coming.

Hear this, there will be deflation, and after that comes inflation. I pray for all of you including us in the UK as we are just as screwed. People who faced foreclosure are living in tents, I don't see this as a laughing matter.
 
have some compassion nicky. not everyone is blessed with mad super affiliate skillz.
how much bread will the average citizen be able to buy?

yes. if you're an american, this is the most important 10 minutes you'll spend in 2008.
if you're not an american, this should serve as an example to you and your representatives.
watch the vid. then try to convince yourself your trillions of tax dollars are going to fix this mess.
 
My disclaimer: Never say never.

Warning: This may come across as babbling. It's not. I just enjoy laying the groundwork. I'll get to my point eventually. Coffee may be helpful.

Onward...

A leader with new, creative ideas has never been important to me. However, a leader who can logically communicate why his ideas (old or new) will work is valuable. Ron Paul is a smart man. He has good ideas and is able to communicate them with logic.

However, as long as he runs a campaign like his former bid for the Office, he'll never be elected. And here's why...

People buy Presidents in the same manner in which they buy cars. They don't buy with logic; they do it with emotion. Sure, a few of us will pop the hood, look at the parts, visit ConsumerReports to find the "Best Buys," etc. But, most won't. Instead, they buy the marketing.

Here's an example, according to a Chicago Tribune writer (I apologize for not being able to find the link), Blago won his bid for Governor on a campaign for "Change." Change against Republican corruption. And he was doing this at a time during which he was already being investigated.

Now, I don't offer this to point the finger at Blago (I couldn't care less about him). Nor do I do it as a way to push the spotlight on President-elect Obama's campaign of "Change." The reason I bring it up is to illustrate my original assertion: people buy Presidents with emotion, not with logic. And that's why Ron Paul will never (ref. to disclaimer) be elected President.

He's unable, or unwilling, to do what Obama did (and what McCain attempted much too late): appeal to the emotions of the masses. Even today, when I ask people, "Why did you vote for Obama?", they respond (usually) in 1 of 2 ways...

1. "We don't need another 4 years of Bush." (or something similar about Republicans).

2. "Because Obama represents the kind of change that are nation needs."

The second response begs another question, which I always ask: "Why do you believe he will construct the changes he's promised in our current environment?" In most cases (not all), I'm met with blank stares.

Now, again... I couldn't care less about Obama. But, I am fascinated by his ascension through the ranks. One of the reasons why he was able to rise so quickly is because he delivered a message to the masses that appealed to the emotions.

Ron Paul either can't or won't. As a result, he'll never win the Presidency.

Candidates are never as interesting as the people who vote, or refuse to vote, for them.

And good night.
 
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