Raise the Hammer

JonC >> So to reiterate
- You disagree with points you previously elaborated on
- You still don't see realize that you go on unrelated tangents
- You still parse statements to suit your agenda
- You still live in an unrealistic dreamworld and try to cow people with hyperbole

Instead of telling me what I think, why not tell me what you think? Is bigger government, ALL THINGS BEING RELATIVELY EQUAL, a better way to generate wealth and new products for consumers? Yes or No? You may provide reasonable examples to prove your case.

Ryan >> I'm getting a strong message from users that the quality of commentary has been in decline.

I agree, almost every article and comment is about government spending and regulation. It's just too much.

>> Many people are specifically frustrated with your a) absolute refusal to adhere to even the most basic principles of reasoning from evidence

Coming from people who believe that planting trees is more important to Hamilton's economy, than allowing individuals and businesses to spend and invest more of their income, that doesn't surprise me.

>> trolling of every single posted article or blog entry to flog your one. Single. Idea.

That one single idea involves thousands, if not millions of economic decisions. So while you see it as just one idea, it will result in many more spending decisions then what the politicians will make. The difference is, the spending ideas are not a result of central planning and committee, but by individuals without consultation with anybody else, except maybe their spouse. Can you grasp that, or do you need to form a study group to vote on what I'm saying?

>> You have single-handedly posted ten percent of all the comments

What do they say, 20% of the people produce 80% of the wealth.

>> You also continually refuse to take up the standing offer to submit an article

This way is better for me. But I do appreciate the offer, it's very nice of you Ryan.

>> Your persistent trolling derails many discussions

No pun intended?

Reuben >> I'll just accept this as the truth and not accuse you of lying as you have accused other users.

"nobrainer >> By trying to compare any government spending to the USSR you just admitted that you don't have a leg to stand on."

"I didn't admit anything, stop lying."

I told nobrainer to stop lying, because he/she accused me of admitting to something which I didn't admit to. The fact that you have a problem with this, speaks volumes about your character.

>> Maybe because life does not always revolve around the economy.

So, because life doesn't always revolve around the economy, people need to be forced to hand money over to the government? Why is that?