Occupy Wall Street: How many of the 99% do we have on this forum?

achien · 10-15-2011, 05:15 PM

How many of the 99% do we have on this forum?

Blake · 10-15-2011, 05:16 PM

i don't think there are any angry hippies on this forum

kyleb350 · 10-15-2011, 05:42 PM

99% of what?

Spoolin335 · 10-15-2011, 06:47 PM

What a fucking retarded thread, 99% of what? People losing money in the market right now?
Sure

Tag · 10-15-2011, 06:51 PM

SchlauCow · 10-15-2011, 06:51 PM

The definition of futility will be rewritten once these protests are over and done with.

GregTheStig · 10-15-2011, 07:03 PM

I believe in economic equality and I too am pissed that the guys responsible for the '08 collapse are going unpunished, but I'm not actually taking part in the protests.

I'm lucky enough to be able to go to college, so I don't feel like skipping classes to be with only a few people who know why they're really there and many more who just show up to yell at rich people and make asses of themselves and the entire movement on TV.

Blake · 10-15-2011, 07:09 PM

this pretty much sums up these stupid protests

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infinitekidM2C · 10-15-2011, 07:37 PM

in a week this will be over...not even worth a thread..bunch of spoiled brats who spend too much time reading conspiracy websites

GregTheStig · 10-15-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

bunch of spoiled brats who spend too much time reading conspiracy websites

Change the spoiled brats part, guess who we get?

I'm going to get so much shit for that

driersheets · 10-15-2011, 08:37 PM

there were a bunch of them on campus today. its stupid

achien · 10-15-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kyleb350

99% of what?

99% of the people bailing out the other 1%. I call it "transfer of wealth". in past history, some call it fraud and outright corruption, which led to downfall of governments.

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Originally Posted by Spoolin335

What a fucking retarded thread, 99% of what? People losing money in the market right now?
Sure

if you are paying taxes, you should be concern, if you are not, then it doesn't really matter to you.

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Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

in a week this will be over...not even worth a thread..bunch of spoiled brats who spend too much time reading conspiracy websites

unfortunately, it has gone on for than a month at Wall Street now. it has spread to almost 1,000 cities world wide.

after the downfall of communism 20 years ago, would this be the beginning of the end for capitalism and into socialism? worse yet, would civil unrest lead to anarchy?

yakev724 · 10-15-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GregTheStig

I believe in economic equality and I too am pissed that the guys responsible for the '08 collapse are going unpunished, but I'm not actually taking part in the protests.

I'm lucky enough to be able to go to college, so I don't feel like skipping classes to be with only a few people who know why they're really there and many more who just show up to yell at rich people and make asses of themselves and the entire movement on TV.

with you 100%

aretardedorange · 10-15-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GregTheStig

I believe in economic equality and I too am pissed that the guys responsible for the '08 collapse are going unpunished, but I'm not actually taking part in the protests.

I'm lucky enough to be able to go to college, so I don't feel like skipping classes to be with only a few people who know why they're really there and many more who just show up to yell at rich people and make asses of themselves and the entire movement on TV.

I especially agree with the bolded part!

ChuckBMW3 · 10-15-2011, 11:50 PM

1. If these individuals implemented a fraction of the amount time they have spent at this protest(s) actively searching for a job (and not milking the govt's entitlement programs-that's a whole separate story) then there wouldn't be a problem in the first place. Nothing more than "justification" for lack of education...
2. Where does the money that is supporting movement come from? The same "1%" they are protesting against. Such hypocrisy....

Tag · 10-15-2011, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckBMW3

1. If these individuals implemented a fraction of the amount time they have spent at this protest(s) actively searching for a job (and not milking the govt's entitlement programs-that's a whole separate story) then there wouldn't be a problem in the first place. Nothing more than "justification" for lack of education...
2. Where does the money that is supporting movement come from? The same "1%" they are protesting against. Such hypocrisy....

Let them eat cake? You're totally out of touch as to what's going on out there.

BTM · 10-16-2011, 12:01 AM

I agree with the premise that "big money" should stay out of gov't. However, this isn't solved by protesting companies. It's solved by reducing the extent to which gov't is participating in private markets. Protect my property rights, protect my life, and provide me with public goods. I'll gladly pay taxes for that. Beyond this, I am opposed to central intervention in markets.

Tag · 10-16-2011, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTM

I agree with the premise that "big money" should stay out of gov't. However, this isn't solved by protesting companies. It's solved by reducing the extent to which gov't is participating in private markets. Protect my property rights, protect my life, and provide me with public goods. I'll gladly pay taxes for that. Beyond this, I am opposed to central intervention in markets.

They are occupying Wall St. not Walmart.

ChuckBMW3 · 10-16-2011, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tag824

Let them eat cake? You're totally out of touch as to what's going on out there.

These people are protesting the effects of a free market coupled with an education. If that catapults someone into the top 1%, why should I feel sorry for those less successful who aren't willing to work as hard?

BTM · 10-16-2011, 12:06 AM

Right - the "focal point" of private enterprise. They should be protesting gov't entities. They should be protesting themselves who vote these fucking jackasses in office. They should collectively get jobs. I had to wait like 3 min for an iced coffee the other day.

ChuckBMW3 · 10-16-2011, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTM

I agree with the premise that "big money" should stay out of gov't. However, this isn't solved by protesting companies. It's solved by reducing the extent to which gov't is participating in private markets. Protect my property rights, protect my life, and provide me with public goods. I'll gladly pay taxes for that. Beyond this, I am opposed to central intervention in markets.

You're absolutely correct. For anyone who disagrees, please reexamine the period of stagflation that occurred under the Carter administration...

BTM · 10-16-2011, 12:10 AM

No one needs to re-examine anything but their econ 101 textbook. We had this shit figured out 100 years ago.

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GregTheStig derp 51 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: a Tuk Tuk Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	I believe in economic equality and I too am pissed that the guys responsible for the '08 collapse are going unpunished, but I'm not actually taking part in the protests. I'm lucky enough to be able to go to college, so I don't feel like skipping classes to be with only a few people who know why they're really there and many more who just show up to yell at rich people and make asses of themselves and the entire movement on TV. __________________
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ChuckBMW3 Lieutenant 14 Rep 433 Posts Drives: f30 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	1. If these individuals implemented a fraction of the amount time they have spent at this protest(s) actively searching for a job (and not milking the govt's entitlement programs-that's a whole separate story) then there wouldn't be a problem in the first place. Nothing more than "justification" for lack of education... 2. Where does the money that is supporting movement come from? The same "1%" they are protesting against. Such hypocrisy.... __________________ f30 335i: Current e92 335i: Sold 10/29/2015 e90 328i: Sold 12/7/2013
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BTM Banned 498 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	I agree with the premise that "big money" should stay out of gov't. However, this isn't solved by protesting companies. It's solved by reducing the extent to which gov't is participating in private markets. Protect my property rights, protect my life, and provide me with public goods. I'll gladly pay taxes for that. Beyond this, I am opposed to central intervention in markets.
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BTM Banned 498 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	Right - the "focal point" of private enterprise. They should be protesting gov't entities. They should be protesting themselves who vote these fucking jackasses in office. They should collectively get jobs. I had to wait like 3 min for an iced coffee the other day.
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