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Slight reduction in our standard of living, eh? Didn't happen to notice the record high structural unemployment in the U.S. and other western nations did you? A

Slight reduction in our standard of living, eh? Didn't happen to notice the record high structural unemployment in the U.S. and other western nations did you? Also, the escalating poverty rates in those same nations, including record high child poverty in the U.S. In 2013. Those are some of the heavy costs to which I referred. It's not just one less dinner out, as you'd like to make it sound. So ignoring these very real tradeoffs makes you come off like a ranting idiot. And in your brilliant explanation of continuous labor exploitation, I didn't happen to notice your explanation of what happens when the previous pool is no longer the cheapest (aside from one less dinner out, that is). Do they magically evaporate? And when all cheap pools have been exploited, then what? Does all the world just work for the same slave wages? Because, you also didn't mention that through it all, corporations are realizing record high profits and the world's wealth is accruing to a smaller and smaller percentage of the population. We are seeing global economic inequality on a massive scale and it is only accelerating. If you think that story has a happy ending, then I (and history) will have to disagree. Let me guess: you're probably the kind of person who argues the above and also argues that the U.S. needs to cut its debt and kick the entitlement loving free loaders off the government dole. And, like the other "free market at any cost" drones, you probably fail to see any contradiction in holding both positions.

notdrunkatall 13y ago
Actually, I'm a former liberal who learned how to think critically. Now I'm middle-of-the road, someone who's learned that the jackasses who scream about the sky falling on any side are almost always just jackasses. Your argument is bad, and if you had some critical thinking skills of your own, you would see that. But you don't, which tells me that no matter how well I refute it, you will not change your mind.
- unclebucknasty 13y ago
  >"Your argument bad. My argument good." Well done.
  - notdrunkatall 13y ago
    That's about all it deserved, and thanks.
    - unclebucknasty 13y ago
      You're welcome. Seems like most of your "debates" end with you calling someone a "big fat stupid face" or similar. And it was pretty clear that you were out of your depth when your rambling conjecture met with a few facts. So, I get your need to declare victory and move on and I'm always glad to help those in need. Guess that's the liberal in me.
      - notdrunkatall 13y ago
        "Facts," lol. I'm going to tell you something, and you should pay attention. Are you ready? Throwing out a few facts does not make a good argument. What it can do, however, is tip your hand if your argument is the same banal run-of-the-mill crap that has become the circlejerk du jour that pervades reddit these days. What you call a good argument is, frankly, bullshit, and I'm not going to drag myself down to your level to refute it - besides, like most leftists, you almost certainly wouldn't listen anyways. If you want to argue on such a low level, you should go back to reddit. Besides, isn't it much more fun to just insult each other? Yes, I think it is. Don't you agree, you fucking twat?

notdrunkatall 13y ago

Actually, I'm a former liberal who learned how to think critically. Now I'm middle-of-the road, someone who's learned that the jackasses who scream about the sky falling on any side are almost always just jackasses. Your argument is bad, and if you had some critical thinking skills of your own, you would see that. But you don't, which tells me that no matter how well I refute it, you will not change your mind.

unclebucknasty 13y ago
>"Your argument bad. My argument good." Well done.
- notdrunkatall 13y ago
  That's about all it deserved, and thanks.
  - unclebucknasty 13y ago
    You're welcome. Seems like most of your "debates" end with you calling someone a "big fat stupid face" or similar. And it was pretty clear that you were out of your depth when your rambling conjecture met with a few facts. So, I get your need to declare victory and move on and I'm always glad to help those in need. Guess that's the liberal in me.
    - notdrunkatall 13y ago
      "Facts," lol. I'm going to tell you something, and you should pay attention. Are you ready? Throwing out a few facts does not make a good argument. What it can do, however, is tip your hand if your argument is the same banal run-of-the-mill crap that has become the circlejerk du jour that pervades reddit these days. What you call a good argument is, frankly, bullshit, and I'm not going to drag myself down to your level to refute it - besides, like most leftists, you almost certainly wouldn't listen anyways. If you want to argue on such a low level, you should go back to reddit. Besides, isn't it much more fun to just insult each other? Yes, I think it is. Don't you agree, you fucking twat?