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Well, when bands of cannibals are swarming across America and the last drops of oil are being burned in a generator in a survivalist's bunker, what do you think the the S&P 500 will be trading at? There's your answer.

dude a 55 gallon drum of oil is cheaper than a mc donalds value meal in ireland...

08-18-2015 , 05:17 PM

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govman6767

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LetsGambool

Trump Foes Should Acknowledge Germs of Truth

Not doing that results in supporters dismissing them.

1. Criminals in Mexico probably do illegally cross the border at a higher rate than law abiding Mexicans. Of course that doesn't change the fact that the vast majority of illegal aliens are not dangerous criminals.

2. Although American prisoners of war should be revered, they are not by definition "heroes" who risked their life above and beyond the call of duty. Mcain specifically might be because he turned down early release but getting captured does not automatically make you heroic.

3. Most people think that some woman get a little out of sorts on their period. They joke about it when using the phrase "on the rag". Very unlikely that this was the case with Kelly but also unlikely Trump was being serious.

4. (For Republican foes) Single payer systems in Canada and Scotland undoubtedly have major upsides to them. Maybe the downsides are greater. but its got to be close. If not they would have abandoned it.

By claiming that Trump is flat out wrong about these things rather than simply highly exaggerating they are hurting their chances to change minds.

Of course most of the posters on this forum make the same mistake.

You should have quoted David here... he's a lot smarter than you are.

08-18-2015 , 05:17 PM

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SenorKeeed

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You seem to have a fundamental misunderstanding as to how this thread works

08-18-2015 , 05:19 PM

#54

govman6767

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Originally Posted by SenorKeeed

You seem to have a fundamental misunderstanding as to how this thread works

Quotation needed..that's all

08-18-2015 , 05:48 PM

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Leo_Trollstoy

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Kinda curious to know where jiggz keeps his savings. Silver coins? MREs?

08-18-2015 , 06:10 PM

#56

SenorKeeed

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I think he said mostly dried beans and ammo

08-18-2015 , 07:24 PM

#57

LetsGambool

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Quote:

Originally Posted by govman6767

You should have quoted David here... he's a lot smarter than you are.

Hes certainly got SCALDING HOT TAKES when it comes to politics.

Your a moron if you thought I was actually stealing that as my own thought.

08-18-2015 , 10:03 PM

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JiggsCasey

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Quote:

Originally Posted by govman6767

dude a 55 gallon drum of oil is cheaper than a mc donalds value meal in ireland...

just to be clear:

1) standard drum for Brent/WTI is 42 gallons...
2) it's currently $42.62

08-18-2015 , 10:14 PM

#59

Majik19

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Originally Posted by Leo_Trollstoy

Kinda curious to know where jiggz keeps his savings. Silver coins? MREs?

tinfoil imo

08-18-2015 , 10:40 PM

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King_of_NYC

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The current discussion over birthright citizenship will lead to the repeal of the 2nd amendment inside the next decade

08-18-2015 , 11:00 PM

#61

goofball

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Megyn Kelly fired before election night 2012, thanks to her feud with TRUMP

08-18-2015 , 11:02 PM

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BigPoppa

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Megyn Kelly fired before election night 2012, thanks to her feud with TRUMP

2012?

That is one seriously hot take

08-18-2015 , 11:02 PM

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BigPoppa

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Originally Posted by King_of_NYC

The current discussion over birthright citizenship will lead to the repeal of the 2nd amendment inside the next decade

Do you know which amendments are which?

08-18-2015 , 11:03 PM

#64

King_of_NYC

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Yes

Last edited by King_of_NYC; 08-18-2015 at 11:04 PM. Reason: Prolly

08-18-2015 , 11:04 PM

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goofball

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It'll be made retroactive.

08-18-2015 , 11:27 PM

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zikzak

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Sklansky absolutely crushes any Hot Take competition. There's only distant second to fight for here.

08-19-2015 , 12:40 AM

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Sklansky absolutely crushes any Hot Take competition. There's only distant second to fight for here.

Steelhouse in his prime wins any day. I'm disappointed that he phoned it in for this contest.

08-19-2015 , 01:04 AM

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DrChesspain

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Originally Posted by SenorKeeed

Well, when bands of cannibals are swarming across America...

Aren't they "gaggles"?

08-19-2015 , 08:52 AM

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DrawNone

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i's snap trade the 14th amendment to nuke the electoral college. i'd probably trade it for the Senate too, definitely if it came with some sort of non-partisan redistricting commission for the House as a sweetener.

Last edited by DrawNone; 08-19-2015 at 08:59 AM.

08-19-2015 , 03:09 PM

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JohnyCrash

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Hot take- Kerowo should unlock my thread as it is relevant.

08-19-2015 , 03:13 PM

#71

LetsGambool

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What is your obsession with Jared the subway guy, was he your connect or something?

08-19-2015 , 03:15 PM

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JohnyCrash

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No dumb ass, he just admitted to victimizing 14 children.

I hope justice is done in prison.

08-19-2015 , 07:18 PM

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JohnyCrash

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No smart ass response from LetGamool? No snarky retort from Kerowo?

I get the last word. It is a historic day!!

08-19-2015 , 07:32 PM

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Low Key

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Praying for rape makes you a terrible person.

08-19-2015 , 07:47 PM

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JohnyCrash

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If it was my call the bastard would be executed.

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