591: A Hero's Departure

[Bucho]

Dear God it was painful having to be exposed to that FreeTalk shit. I don't even agree with Deuce and I like hearing people talk about political theory in general but those FTL fuckwits are abysmal. And like Keith said, as soon as somebody proposes zero government in any serious political debate they bury their own credibility, go stick that idealist bullshit up your pipe.

As for The Gunner, apart from going overboard with the angry-young-man crap about beating people up he was a great guest, I hope we hear a lot more from him and I hope very much that he comes back without any bad scars.

[Jenna_f]

Free Talk Live was painfull to listen to, but having KATG interupting it frequently and making comments made it more bareable.
Ian is so annoying. I agreed with Ian on the arguement about forcing people into the military, but he is just so much of an ass that I was cheering for deuce the whole time anyway.

[killjohnson]

Originally Posted by Jenna_f

I agreed with Ian on the arguement about forcing people into the military, but he is just so much of an ass that I was cheering for deuce the whole time anyway.

I know! Why cant people just be respectful of other people's opinions? Keith is always respectful of people's opinion that I was just SHOCKED when I heard someone being an ass to someone else with a differing view!!!!

[paul_r]

Originally Posted by deuce

compulsory service does not mean only military service. it means national service of all kinds. helping old people, picking trash, there could be a million programs the government can develop as long as we have ready and available manpower.

these programs would probably be more cost effective and would achieve a better allocation of our tax dollars.

thought they called them interns

[Jenna_f]

Originally Posted by killjohnson

I know! Why cant people just be respectful of other people's opinions? Keith is always respectful of people's opinion that I was just SHOCKED when I heard someone being an ass to someone else with a differing view!!!!

I said Ian IS an ass. Not Ian was being an ass to deuce. It's slightly different sentence, but it changes the intent. Normal decent people can be asses to certain people sometimes, Ian just seems like an ass, plain and simple.

[paul_r]

Originally Posted by OSLIN

Hey Deuce!

Yes, I would think some mandatory CIVIL duties might be appropriate (working in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, etc.). However, I feel that required MILITARY service in this country would very likely be abused by our misguided 'leaders.'

P.S. I always liked you on KATG for your entertainment value, but your conduct on the radio with those guys showed you are more than just a funny guy. Way to go, Deuce!

no there are overheads and it devalues the work of the professionals who do those jobs now, you might as well have conscripted waiters...

[paul_r]

Originally Posted by mkl

Nope. Hospitals overcharge poor people (unless they give fake names), screw them out of money with overpriced tests, give them unnecessary procedures to make more money....etc etc.
McDonalds serves people shitty food at a low cost. Poor people can afford McDonalds but not hospitals.
I'm not sure which one is worse. Being poor and screwed out of money by hospitals with horrible service, or being poor and being screwed by getting low quality food at McDonalds. At least at McDonalds you can order off of the dollar menu.

not everywhere...

[paul_r]

Originally Posted by deuce

everybody serves get it??

masta is picking cotton alongside sambo.

don't be silly masta would be an officer.

[robotparker]

Originally Posted by Testicular

Well I didn't want to turn this forum into a solution. So what do all the Marx, Stalin supporters have to say?

marx, stalin supporters? you're a fuckin' idiot.

[Bebe]

Originally Posted by Testicular

Wow. Read up on the Socialism that you prescribe. Socialism has failed time and time again. Does every American have to go down the road of the Soviets to get it through your heads?

Read a book, read a book...

Socialism in terms of the provision of social services works excellently. 'Socialism' is an umbrella term which describes a vast array of political and economic doctrines. You're thinking of communism I think, which is not the same thing - one is a subset of the other.

Norway is a good example of a modern socialist state; Norway is ranked the number one country in the world for standard of living, education and health care (UNDP).