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Powder Burns wrote:what they need to make is a fullsize leatherman, like 14" long folded, with a bone saw, notches for bowstring, signaling flare, electrical hand crank generator, bolt cutters..
You know, it's amazing how everytime I read something from extreme religious right-wingers on women or sexual activities, I come out with the distinct impression that my sex life, no matter how it is at the particular moment, cannot be that bad.
I mean, I know it's futile to try to deconstruct something as ridiculous as this, but, just in one go :
A couple weeks ago I predicted a Romney win. I predicted this largely because he played up his alpha cred in the first debate. But one photo-op on the Jersey Shore with Obama looking tough in a bomber jacket destroyed all that, which is yet another reason sane societies don't let women get involved in government.
If this was true, wouldn't Sascha Grey or Asa Akira be the most electable candidate ever?
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The reason why Romney lost is because women voted 53-47 for the Democrats because Republicans keep making that kind of remark which lets them know exactly where their real interests stand.
So... do I have my tinfoil hat on? How does it look?
It's awfully coincidential that 45 companies announce layoff's in the past 48 hours, such as:
Westinghouse, Research in Motion, Boeing, US Cellular, Commerzbank, Iberia, ING, Ericsson, Bristol-Myers, corning, Boston Scientific, Abbott Labs, St. Jude,Caterpillar, CVPH Medical Center, Lightyear Haqwker Beechcraft, Hawker Beechcraft... etc...
That has nothing to do with the election... right?
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whembly wrote: So... do I have my tinfoil hat on? How does it look?
It's awfully coincidential that 45 companies announce layoff's in the past 48 hours, such as:
Westinghouse, Research in Motion, Boeing, US Cellular, Commerzbank, Iberia, ING, Ericsson, Bristol-Myers, corning, Boston Scientific, Abbott Labs, St. Jude,Caterpillar, CVPH Medical Center, Lightyear Haqwker Beechcraft, Hawker Beechcraft... etc...
That has nothing to do with the election... right?
Did you write Beechcraft twice on purpose?
GoDaddy let go people, and he got some flak for saying before the election came there would be layoffs if Obama came back, there's no ambiguity at all in his case.
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Powder Burns wrote:what they need to make is a fullsize leatherman, like 14" long folded, with a bone saw, notches for bowstring, signaling flare, electrical hand crank generator, bolt cutters..
Its the scare talk column...the lay off's....then the actual lay off happens.
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Big companies want to make more profit by reducing costs and getting rid of staff. But they know that layoffs are bad press. So as soon as a scapegoat shows up and you have a perfect excuse to lay off people you do it.
Not because it's his fault, but because it's a good excuse.
whembly wrote:So... do I have my tinfoil hat on? How does it look?
It's awfully coincidential that 45 companies announce layoff's in the past 48 hours, such as:
Westinghouse, Research in Motion, Boeing, US Cellular, Commerzbank, Iberia, ING, Ericsson, Bristol-Myers, corning, Boston Scientific, Abbott Labs, St. Jude,Caterpillar, CVPH Medical Center, Lightyear Haqwker Beechcraft, Hawker Beechcraft... etc...
That has nothing to do with the election... right?
Even though D-USA has the right of it, let's for a moment pretend that the layoffs actually are the result of Obama being re-elected: the implication is that we should elect Romney, or else corporations will who the Hell cares, that's extortion bordering on voter intimidation. If corporations are people, and those "people" are trying to extort votes from American citizens, then that sounds like those "people" should be hit with some significant retribution via the criminal justice system, and thereafter be open to civil prosecutions as well.
whembly wrote:So... do I have my tinfoil hat on? How does it look?
It's awfully coincidential that 45 companies announce layoff's in the past 48 hours, such as:
Westinghouse, Research in Motion, Boeing, US Cellular, Commerzbank, Iberia, ING, Ericsson, Bristol-Myers, corning, Boston Scientific, Abbott Labs, St. Jude,Caterpillar, CVPH Medical Center, Lightyear Haqwker Beechcraft, Hawker Beechcraft... etc...
That has nothing to do with the election... right?
Even though D-USA has the right of it, let's for a moment pretend that the layoffs actually are the result of Obama being re-elected: the implication is that we should elect Romney, or else corporations will who the Hell cares, that's extortion bordering on voter intimidation. If corporations are people, and those "people" are trying to extort votes from American citizens, then that sounds like those "people" should be hit with some significant retribution via the criminal justice system, and thereafter be open to civil prosecutions as well.
A) It just seems coincidential... right?
B) Let me ask you something... why do businesses exist? What is its purpose?
Oh.. and in local news, the makers of Energizer is reducing workforce by 10%
It's coming...
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whembly wrote:B) Let me ask you something... why do businesses exist? What is its purpose?
A business exists to attempt to make a profit.
Please note I said "attempt"; all too often I see people speaking as though their business is entitled to turn a profit, particularly when they blame the government for their failing business.
whembly wrote:B) Let me ask you something... why do businesses exist? What is its purpose?
A business exists to attempt to make a profit.
Please note I said "attempt"; all too often I see people speaking as though their business is entitled to turn a profit, particularly when they blame the government for their failing business.
Right... attempt.
Lemme take it a step further...
-Usually, what are the biggest cost to running a business?
whembly wrote:B) Let me ask you something... why do businesses exist? What is its purpose?
A business exists to attempt to make a profit.
Please note I said "attempt"; all too often I see people speaking as though their business is entitled to turn a profit, particularly when they blame the government for their failing business.
Right... attempt.
Lemme take it a step further...
-Usually, what are the biggest cost to running a business?
Workforce.
Which is why they always to lay people off, which results in bad press, which is why they look for any excuse to do it.
whembly wrote:B) Let me ask you something... why do businesses exist? What is its purpose?
A business exists to attempt to make a profit.
Please note I said "attempt"; all too often I see people speaking as though their business is entitled to turn a profit, particularly when they blame the government for their failing business.
Right... attempt.
Lemme take it a step further...
-Usually, what are the biggest cost to running a business?
Workforce.
Which is why they always to lay people off, which results in bad press, which is why they look for any excuse to do it.
You think that's the only reason?
I'll be honest... right now, it's a blip... as it could be an over-reaction or PR stunt like you said. Let's see where we're at 6 month from now...
whembly wrote:B) Let me ask you something... why do businesses exist? What is its purpose?
A business exists to attempt to make a profit.
Please note I said "attempt"; all too often I see people speaking as though their business is entitled to turn a profit, particularly when they blame the government for their failing business.
Right... attempt.
Lemme take it a step further...
-Usually, what are the biggest cost to running a business?
I heard a story on NPR yesterday that apparently some companies had not prepared for the upcoming healthcare changes, as they believed it would be repealed. Doubt it had anything to do with the layoffs, but kind if stupid to rest that amount of confidence in the american voter
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youbedead wrote: I heard a story on NPR yesterday that apparently some companies had not prepared for the upcoming healthcare changes, as they believed it would be repealed. Doubt it had anything to do with the layoffs, but kind if stupid to rest that amount of confidence in the american voter
I'll do you one better, here is the current situation in Oklahoma:
1) The ACA requires that states set up a health care insurance exchange. If you don't set it up by the deadline, the federal government will set one up for you which will create lots of headaches and extra cost for the state.
2) In 2010 our Governor accepted a $54 million federal grant to set up that exchange.
3) State Republicans made a lot of noise about "federal money is evil!" and we send the money back. "No thanks, we will build our own with our own money..."
4) The state has not done anything at all about creating an exchange since then because "it will be declared unconstitutional anyway".
5) Then the state has not done anything at all about creating an exchange because "Romney will win and repeal it on day 1".
6) The deadline is in 8 days...
whembly wrote:B) Let me ask you something... why do businesses exist? What is its purpose?
A business exists to attempt to make a profit.
Please note I said "attempt"; all too often I see people speaking as though their business is entitled to turn a profit, particularly when they blame the government for their failing business.
Right... attempt.
Lemme take it a step further...
-Usually, what are the biggest cost to running a business?
And how is that Obama's fault?
Exactly... I do think it's unfair to attribute any Economic failures solely on the President's feet... but, they are sure quick to claim credit (see Clinton's years of tech bubble)... and that's what we're dealing with.
Maybe it's an over reaction...
Maybe it's normal and would happen this way had there not been an election...
Maybe... just maybe, it's the market reaction to what they believe will happen in the future based on what they believe the Prez/Congress have done and will do (fair or not).
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youbedead wrote:I heard a story on NPR yesterday that apparently some companies had not prepared for the upcoming healthcare changes, as they believed it would be repealed. Doubt it had anything to do with the layoffs, but kind if stupid to rest that amount of confidence in the american voter
youbedead wrote: I heard a story on NPR yesterday that apparently some companies had not prepared for the upcoming healthcare changes, as they believed it would be repealed. Doubt it had anything to do with the layoffs, but kind if stupid to rest that amount of confidence in the american voter
I'll do you one better, here is the current situation in Oklahoma:
1) The ACA requires that states set up a health care insurance exchange. If you don't set it up by the deadline, the federal government will set one up for you which will create lots of headaches and extra cost for the state.
2) In 2010 our Governor accepted a $54 million federal grant to set up that exchange.
3) State Republicans made a lot of noise about "federal money is evil!" and we send the money back. "No thanks, we will build our own with our own money..."
4) The state has not done anything at all about creating an exchange since then because "it will be declared unconstitutional anyway".
5) Then the state has not done anything at all about creating an exchange because "Romney will win and repeal it on day 1".
6) The deadline is in 8 days...
whembly wrote:Maybe... just maybe, it's the market reaction to what they believe will happen in the future based on what they believe the Prez/Congress have done and will do (fair or not).
whembly wrote:Maybe... just maybe, it's the market reaction to what they believe will happen in the future based on what they believe the Prez/Congress have done and will do (fair or not).
WIth the upcoming Defense cuts expect a lot more. Besides the Defense contractor laying off, the sub contractors will have to lay off to. Also GSA will lose quite a bit of funding to so that will trumble into the civilian sector.
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