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Is the US still in trillions of dollars of debt?

Discussion in 'The Water Cooler' started by virginiashadow, Apr 28, 2012.

  1. dmen

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    Here is a fact. On 9/11, they (the palestinians) were dancing in the streets. You sound alot like a college professor with no real world experience.
     
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    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

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    Strategic ally. I believe Israel's people would stand with us in our moment of need if necessary, and we would do the same for them.

    The Israelis don't dance in the streets and burn our flags when the likes of 9/11 happene.

    Mike, I appreciate your knowledge in the world history arena. I know sometimes I get a little edgy about this stuff and speak more philosophical than factual, but it really irks the crud out of me that we just give our money away.
     
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    Peacing out...I've learned from being on a liberal college campus that you can't win these type arguments. I strongly believe we cut off money to BOTH of these sides. Although I'd start w the side that hates us and burns our flags and celebrates the deaths of 3000+ of our innocent civilians...although wait they aren't innocent because their tax dollars fund the killing of their people. Justified bombing in that case.
     
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    Good to see our hard earned money going to these tools.

    I say we fix our own economy and help our own before giving money to ANYONE. But yeah if I'm making a list of where to start the cuts, it starts with these guys.

     
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    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

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    That is a holy war that has been going on for 1,000 years. Neither side is innocent and if the Israelis have the upper hand at this moment in history, so be it. The Muslims have slaughtered innocent people just as well so I have no sympathy at all for them. They would have no problem reversing the situation on the Jews and the entire Muslim community would celebrate the annihilation of the Israeli state.
     
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    I gotta ask this. Why the hell is the US government giving free college tuition to all of these Simalies or what ever their called when they come to the US of A? Again, I can think of many, many other US citizens that sure could use a free college tuition then some damn foreigner who knows nothing about this damn country!!
     
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    Stop all foreign wars, aid and start to invest in our country again, but I am not holding my breath.

    China invest 9 percent of their GDP in their infrastructure, we do 2.5 percent and want to cut that amount.

    We have two economic visions that do not work, it takes right tax cuts, the right spending and investment in today's economy.
     
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    Seen that first hand in Florida...
     
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    Lmao touché. I'll still stick w a dog who does neither.
     
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    You must only be familiar with terrible colleges ;) Wahoowa
     
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    I'm 29 years old. I started a business when I was 17 sold it when I was 19 made some money played with stocks and buying and selling property. I have since retired my folks and myself.

    I have never been as afraid as I am now. This November could be the end of free market America. I'm all for a hand up not a hand out.
     
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    You are correct, I am only familiar with terrible colleges. They are all a waste of time and money. Look at all of the smart people That go to the alleged elite schools then run our country into the ground. Unless you are going into medicine or engineering a college degree is not worth the paper it is printed on IMHO.
     
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    Yes, those are the only two possible fields in which a college degree is beneficial.
     
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    Haha SO glad I made the cut. :D
     
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    Sorry that you wasted 4+ years of your life to get a job most high school graduates can do.
     
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    :lmao:

    Its okay you didn't go to college, dmen. I'm sure you are doing gooder than those that did.

    And who goes to college to get a job? I'd hate to be one of those losers.
     
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    :lol: awesome
     
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    I think this may be the best response I've ever seen from you.:lmao:


    On one hand I agree with him that MANY college degrees are a complete waste, but to narrow it to two fields is a bit extreme and condescending.

    Rule of thumb, if the only practical job you can get with your degree is to reteach said degree to other college students....pick a new profession.
     

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