American Politics

[QUOTE=WyattEarp;2532048]Americans have been told every night how many COVID deaths there have been. Rarely are we told that there are a similar amount of deaths in Western Europe.[/QUOTE]Summer through early fall there was every reason to mention Europe, for they were as a whole doing far better than the states. And even after a big second wave hit across the pond as guards were dropped & indoor activities greatly increased due to cold weather, the US remains #5 in the world in deaths per 100 K population. Of the four countries that currently edge us out, three are in western Europe, one central. See attachment.

No one is picking on the USA, nor is any liberal media picking on you. It is what it is, and quackery and lame conspiracy theories were rightly exposed, most everywhere except on Fox and the like, and of course talk radio.

The graph I previously posted didn't prove to be well visible. Here's an improvement along with the source.

[URL]https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/mortality[/URL]

[QUOTE=GDreams;2532171]Point to a communist country? There never has been such a beast! Ownership by government is not ownership by the people.[/QUOTE]Fearmongers love screaming about communism, but communism refers to one thing only -- failed economic ideology. Communism has never existed in real life and never will. And while all attempts to build a communist paradise have inevitably led to extreme poverty and mass atrocities, it hardly holds a monopoly on misery or bloodletting. Talking about communism as if it was a real thing is maliciously misleading.

[QUOTE=Xpartan;2532291]Fearmongers love screaming about communism, but communism refers to one thing only -- failed economic ideology. Communism has never existed in real life and never will. And while all attempts to build a communist paradise have inevitably led to extreme poverty and mass atrocities, it hardly holds a monopoly on misery or bloodletting. Talking about communism as if it was a real thing is maliciously misleading.[/QUOTE]Hilarious. LMFAO!

[QUOTE=GDreams;2532174]Show where I was crowing about communism! I did nothing more than point out that by definition pretty much everything that Canada attributes to communism is by definition not communism. However whilst the right is busily describing the evils of socialism they happily walk down the path of fascism that Trump was clearly leading them. Loyalty to dear leader, ignoring the laws and institutions of government, demonising minorities, forming private militias, a well oiled propaganda machine. At least 82 million Americans could see the truth.[/QUOTE]Funny how you ignore the fact that left wing fascists tried to burn down and take over American cities this past summer. It seems obvious to me that you're unable to see the truth. You talk like a true extremist.

Biden's the most radical president USA ever had. He's trying to further divide the country and adhere to sectarianism. He's trying to turn USA into Lebanon.

Your Godfather of socialism put it exactly how it is.

"The goal of socialism is communism. ".

Vladimir Lenin.

Capitalism has thrived for hundreds of years, has given you the right to succeed or fail, your choice. In contrast socialism has never lasted that's why every socialist country, eventually morphs into Communism. Open your eyes America.

[QUOTE=Beans5;2532047]This rosy outlook on communism is only developed by people who either lack education on business and economy, or have too much or limited education in liberal arts and [/QUOTE]This rosy outlook on communism is only developed by people who have not experienced it directly, that is lived under it. Although what is generically denoted as communism should more accurately be termed one-party totalitarian state. In this system, a one-party state cannot allow alternative parties because they know they'd be voted out of power. Are the Democrats looking to lead a one-party state? We'll see.

As for socialism: the USA was at the height of its power when the income tax rate was at its highest: 90% on top earners. Consider that in context of the oligarchs' pushback since the end of the 60's and where it has led to the current day.

[QUOTE=Golfinho;2532401]This rosy outlook on communism is only developed by people who have not experienced it directly, that is lived under it. Although what is generically denoted as communism should more accurately be termed one-party totalitarian state. In this system, a one-party state cannot allow alternative parties because they know they'd be voted out of power. Are the Democrats looking to lead a one-party state? We'll see.

As for socialism: the USA was at the height of its power when the income tax rate was at its highest: 90% on top earners. Consider that in context of the oligarchs' pushback since the end of the 60's and where it has led to the current day.[/QUOTE]Communism as it existed in Eastern Europe and Soviet Union was not communism but as you said totalitarianism ruled by one part but they actually had many minor parties. In USA there are only 2 parties in power so not much difference. 2 vs 1. Republicans talk freedom but are more totalitarian. You must vote along the party line or be labeled a traitor. They are owned by the rich. Dems have sold out to all the minorities and I mean all not just racially. Neither really represents most that's why the independents are the swing voters sought after by both. We with need more parties or none. Let each candidate be voted in on their merits and not by what party they belong to. But looks like a 3rd part may be non Trump republicans or that's the talk now.

The story of how the Democrats seized the power, they had to import new voters.

[QUOTE=ShooBree;2532356]Funny how you ignore the fact that left wing fascists tried to burn down and take over American cities this past summer. It seems obvious to me that you're unable to see the truth. You talk like a true extremist.

Biden's the most radical president USA ever had. He's trying to further divide the country and adhere to sectarianism. He's trying to turn USA into Lebanon.[/QUOTE]Biden has been in office for less than a month. His record so far.

Cancel XL Pipeline. Hurts revenue for all the states it was going on reducing funds for schools roads and infrastructure. Helps his biggest donors. Warren Buffet and Bill Gates who own the majority of railway stocks. At least my one share of Buffet Stock increased $55,000. 00 since Biden was elected.

Shut down drilling on federal lands. Raising oil prices from $38 to $61 per barrel and increasing daily. Watch pump prices increase.

Rejoining WHO and Paris Accord.

Opening our borders to illegal immigrants and agreeing to give 11,000,000 illegals citizenship. Open border to Mexico but wants to close border into Florida from all other states.

If this isn't radical what is?

[QUOTE=ChuchoLoco;2532412]Tepublicans...They are owned by the rich. Dems have sold out to all the minorities and I mean all not just racially. Neither really represents most that's why the independents are the swing voters sought after by both. But looks like a 3rd part may be non Trump republicans or that's the talk now.[/QUOTE]Take a look at the Democrat Party donor base and you'll see who owns them. The swing voters or the part of the electorate that would vote a third party will come from both main parties, from all parts of the political spectrum, not at all exclusively from non-Trump republicans as your mainstream media would have you believe. Just look at the polls on who supports universal or one-payer healthcare and you'll see where the votes are.

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Shut down drilling on federal lands. Raising oil prices from $38 to $61 per barrel and increasing daily. Watch pump prices increase...
[/QUOTE]Clearly we have different political positions, on which I don't choose to engage; however, on this one issue, petroleum pricing, I will ask how well your previous predictions have stood up?

1) I don't think the future markets agree with you. The price of Brent is $64/ bbl today; however, futures contracts are heavily against you for the next year.

2) Oil is a world commodity. The production cost of Alberta tar sand oil is ~$80/ bbl, US shale oil varies between $40 and $80. Saudi is <$3/ bbl. There's no way that pipeline will ever get used unless we go back to +$80 oil.

3) Petroleum for power is basically doomed. Excluding the costs to health and the environment of burning it and ejecting CO2 and waste heat into the atmosphere, it is a stupid way to make power. In particular, regardless of what Biden does, ICE engines for cars etc are finished.

4) A word of friendly advice, don't buy any oil stocks even in the short term. Oil is only headed one way... down.

[QUOTE=ChuchoLoco;2532412]Communism as it existed in Eastern Europe and Soviet Union was not communism but as you said totalitarianism ruled by one part but they actually had many minor parties..[/QUOTE]About 'many minor parties' in the Soviet sphere:

"The best way to control the opposition is to lead it ourselves" --V. I. Lenin.

Lenin's strategic thinking has been noted and put into practice by successive political operatives and leaders, perhaps by those in your own country as well, up to and including the present day.

[QUOTE=GDreams;2532171]Point to a communist country? There never has been such a beast! Ownership by government is not ownership by the people.[/QUOTE]Yikes! Are you recommending something akin to a communal economy? While complex economies with enormous private enterprises demand some government involvement, I'm not sure if you are just making a point about political labels or making a case.

[QUOTE=JohnClayton;2532493]Oil is a world commodity. The production cost of Alberta tar sand oil is ~$80/ bbl, US shale oil varies between $40 and $80. Saudi is <$3/ bbl. There's no way that pipeline will ever get used unless we go back to +$80 oil.[/QUOTE]That might be correct, but why not let private money decide if it's worth building it? You have probably seen pipeline maps of the USA It's obviously a tried and true method for transporting oil. I think it became too much a symbol for climate activists. I'm not much for symbolic gestures, but admittedly they are important in politics.

What is your stance on natural gas? Or nuclear energy?

My take is climate activists are not pragmatic on any level. Natural gas and nuclear energy could be very helpful in reducing CO2 emissions until clean renewables make technological advances.