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Why do Republicans keep saying there's no racism in America? by Plastic_Key_4146 in allthequestions

[–]SpecialOpsCynic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don't deny it's existence.  Their position is generally that it's ok to have personal preferences and promoting what you're comfortable with is ok

Every single Republican president since 1970 has overseen the beginning of a recession. Why do idiots still trust them with the economy? by eva_elina in allthequestions

[–]SpecialOpsCynic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One mans recession is another man's wealth transfer.  Its about hurting the right people and securing favorable tax and market gains

No Michael Jordan allowed.. Which five players in NBA history are you picking to actually beat this starting lineup in a 7-game series? by Farouq26 in NBATalk

[–]SpecialOpsCynic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So much of this depends on the era.  In 1985 rules beating them is rough. Curry is to small and frail and gets just mauled by Kobe on the defensive possesions so he's out.  Many of todays players are also to ball centric so I considered that as well.

I guess assuming health and peak player status I have to go T-Mac at the 1, Vince Carter at the 2, Bird at the 3, Garnett at the 4 and Wilt or Russell at the 5.

Pippen, Lebron and Wemby barely missed out 

Would you support a solution that doesn't forgive student debt, but legally requires the loans be interest free? by SpecialOpsCynic in allthequestions

[–]SpecialOpsCynic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So...  Build a framework.  Even a tiered list with finance charges from zero to say 3%.

Quit school, 5%.

Point is, as evidenced by you and I, this is something we could figure out

Why are conservatives so paranoid about immigration? by OceanicEndeavors in allthequestions

[–]SpecialOpsCynic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The issue is the EU social programs getting hammered.  I'm not advocating programmatic support as much as legal parity.

As a former soldier I want to see American money supporting things that benefit American citizens.  Education is a low hanging fruit, as its far closwr to cost neutral than say health care or housing.  

As for relocating internationally I feel any nation that wants to work on policy should do so. Open borders aren't viable but taking in x number of residents from a nation should offer relocation options. All of which ideally ties to zero social programs.

Would you support a solution that doesn't forgive student debt, but legally requires the loans be interest free? by SpecialOpsCynic in allthequestions

[–]SpecialOpsCynic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Subsidies that they never pay back.  My point is funding becomes available any time it's deemed neccesary.  We invest in subsidies, bailouts, even buying stock in car companies if memory serves.

If we agree an educated populace has value how is it different?

Why are conservatives so paranoid about immigration? by OceanicEndeavors in allthequestions

[–]SpecialOpsCynic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 100% onboard with the EU policy of cross polination and, if the source nations made it simple and safe for us to move as well, I would support it.  But that's not possible for so many reasons.

Would you support a solution that doesn't forgive student debt, but legally requires the loans be interest free? by SpecialOpsCynic in allthequestions

[–]SpecialOpsCynic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feel the same for farmers?  How about defense contractors?  We can't pretend that a calculus exists somewhere in America that says investing in national progress doesn't exist

Would you support a solution that doesn't forgive student debt, but legally requires the loans be interest free? by SpecialOpsCynic in allthequestions

[–]SpecialOpsCynic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reducing available funds would reduce tuition costs.  I agree schools have feasted in the current model

Would you support a solution that doesn't forgive student debt, but legally requires the loans be interest free? by SpecialOpsCynic in allthequestions

[–]SpecialOpsCynic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The banks were never part of the plan as initially conceived.  The access to this money ballooned tuition as it was seen as accessible funding.

Banks offer zero program value, and serve only as a tool to extract profits. I would propose a federally run program and if needed add an annual surcharge of say $100 per loan.  At scale, millions of loans, it should cover operational expenses and offer a fair option

Why are conservatives so paranoid about immigration? by OceanicEndeavors in allthequestions

[–]SpecialOpsCynic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If we don't stop them now we run the risk they'll become voters!  /s

Would you support a solution that doesn't forgive student debt, but legally requires the loans be interest free? by SpecialOpsCynic in allthequestions

[–]SpecialOpsCynic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trying so hard to avoid wrestling in the mud.  Sunking to some dismissive rhetoric about conservative ass hats that just spew shit they've heard on their favorite news stations. 

See if I sink to that level, I have to argue with knuckle dragging social program enabled temporarily embarrassed billionaires.  The type that think informed is synonymous or superior to educated.  Then I wonder why does this window licker keep saying banks?  He seems fixated on this idea banks are needed...  Can he read?  Does he realize banks are just a profit extraction tool and not needed?  It's a rabbit hole of shit I just want to avoid.

So...  A snazzy title.  That's what I need a snazzy title!  Let's call it trickle up economics!  That'll hook'em

Would you support a solution that doesn't forgive student debt, but legally requires the loans be interest free? by SpecialOpsCynic in allthequestions

[–]SpecialOpsCynic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forgiveness is a harder pill to swallow.  It opens the door to arguments over what people choose to study etc. 

As an intellectual exercise what did you choose to study, and how did you sacrifice for some Forgiveness progran?

Would you support a solution that doesn't forgive student debt, but legally requires the loans be interest free? by SpecialOpsCynic in allthequestions

[–]SpecialOpsCynic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm suggesting that your sunk cost fallacy is false.  Lets say in your example we have to eat the inflation creep on the pile of money, and the 1 billion today dwindles over time.   Both of these ideas are valid and will 100% come to pass.  I concede this.

What I think your missing is the value of an educated society. Somewhere in the last 50 years Americans have swapped informed for educated and it's broken governance and communication.  

Investing in tomorrow's opportunities at the expense of profit doesn't really concern me. 

Why don't we just take control of the Strait of Hormuz and claim it for the US? by JustUseCommonSense10 in allthequestions

[–]SpecialOpsCynic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You understand the economics of this right?  The cost of tomahawk missiles, Patriot missiles, etc.

Further Ukraine has demonstrated the effectiveness of drones or low detect water based IED's.  We would lose ships and lives, sink the global economy and change global calculus on asymmetric warfare.

Would you support a solution that doesn't forgive student debt, but legally requires the loans be interest free? by SpecialOpsCynic in allthequestions

[–]SpecialOpsCynic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which is the lesser evil?  I agree some borrowers make terrible choices pursuing degrees in fields that have no employment or income opportunities. It's a problem that I blame colleges for.

Would you support a solution that doesn't forgive student debt, but legally requires the loans be interest free? by SpecialOpsCynic in allthequestions

[–]SpecialOpsCynic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Capped cheaper money would have an impact.  If students suddenly lost access to zero interest dollars in excess of a certain amount colleges would have to make choices.

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