Posted on 09/03/2009 8:47:00 AM PDT by Sammy67
Michelle Malkin: Independent TV documentarian Jan Helfeld asks California Democrat Rep. Pete Stark about the national debt and the economy. Stark tells him repeatedly to “shut up,
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Actually, it is very simple.
Who can borrow more money, an unemployed 18 year old, or a man, 45, who has a good paying job and 20 years experience at the same company?
That is all Stark was saying, because we are a wealthy nation, we can borrow more money, then a poor one.
I do not agree with the level of debt that we now have, it is terrible, and is a disaster in the making. But the truth remains, we can borrow, because we are rich.
I doubt it could have been as liberal as today, no. But I also don’t recall too many Berkeley-trained “economists.”
Stark must have been stoned or drunk during his econ classes if he doesn’t think that paying high interest payments on a soaring national debt can be a drag on the economy.
No it isn't.
Those losing an arugument/debate, many times resort to name calling, and physical threats, just like this guy did. Ya see this guy back peddle out of the room?
A credible, legitimate person would have *never* responded like this.
Hee hee.... what an - what was that word Van whats-his-name used?
Stark: raving lunatic.
All liberals suffer from INCEST.
They did and look what happened, it was in all the papers.
No. See #26
Sadly, you’re seeing it from Freepers as well—check some of the replies on this very thread.
I disagree...
Even those in control of the money supply know that increasing the debt (hence the money supply) by a few trillion in a short period of time will do nothing more than crash the system. Inflationary and deflationary policies milk the system much more slowly, and hence hide the true reduction in the Nation’s wealth from the People.
It’s the golden goose that they do not want killed, but politicians have become drunk on the “free” money and its corresponding vote-buying power, putting the bankers in peril - all to our detriment.
Thanks for calling his office and putting a smile on my face!
That POS sits there in a bespoke suit sneering at the mere mortal daring to ask questions despite carrying the shame of the lack of an advanced degree. Anogther reason why we need term limits....I don’t care how we get there but these arrogant pieces of offal need to be term limited one way or another. We also need to do away with gerrymandered districts...perhaps randomized assignments.
Arrogant little commie bastard, eh? He is just sooooooo confident in his Keynesian economics degree. Hahahahahahahaha!
Typical “red” move...threaten, threaten, and intimidate.
ping
I am begining to realise that, but I do not give up easily.
Yes, the wealthier you are the more money you can borrow. If that basic concept is not understood, then indeed, my time is being misspent.
BTW, That does not mean you should borrow more then you need to, which is what we are now doing.
I think Stark is actually his middle name, his surname is actually Ravingmad. ; )
You bet, don't buy into this bullshit from those thinking the interviewer lacked education. The interviewer set off the corrupt person from the government with common sense questions, to the point the man from the government physically threatened him.
Don't ever forget, it was these same exact corrupt government representatives, our economic experts, economic wizards within government and the insiders on Wall Street that have all but destroyed the American economy.
Don't ever forget about these "experts" and what they've done.
Save yourself some time...the statement comes at the very end.
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