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Grapesoda · 07-26-2017, 07:57 AM

read something interesting for a change... learn something

In Wealth, Poverty, and Politics, Dr. Thomas Sowell of the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, examines the reasons for large differences in income and wealth between nations and among groups within nations. A wide range of geographic, demographic, cultural, and political factors are examined, not to find a single factor or a single combination of factors that will explain all economic differences, but to show how particular combinations of factors limit or expand the possibilities for specific nations and peoples at specific times and places.

https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Povert...6920a83550e99f

Wall Street Journal
?In his latest tome, [Sowell] draws from this well of research to do what he has done so well for so long: question basic assumptions behind public policy and follow the facts where they lead him.?

Washington Times
?A calmly phrased but damning indictment of perhaps the world's most rhetorical blunt political instrument: class hatred.?

life is hard for all of us when you blow hards run on about useless bullshit like it's real, while the real stuff is ignored.

'It is by no means obvious why we should prefer trying to equalize incomes to putting our efforts into increasing output. People in general and the poor in particular seem to ?vote with their feet? by moving to where there is greater prosperity, rather than where there is greater economic equality.

Rising standards of living, especially for those at the bottom economically, have resulted not so much from changing the relative sizes of different slices of the economic pie, as from increasing the size of the pie itself ? which has largely been accomplished without requiring heavy rhetoric, fierce emotions, or bloodshed.

Does it not matter if the hungry are fed, if slums are replaced by decent and air-conditioned housing, if infant mortality rates are reduced to less than a tenth of what they were before? Are invidious ?gaps? and ?disparities? all that matter?

In a world where we are all beneficiaries of enormous windfall gains that our forbearers never had, are we to tear the society that created all this apart because some people?s windfall gains are greater or less than some other people?s windfall gains?'

Grapesoda · 07-26-2017, 07:59 AM

NewNick · 07-26-2017, 08:51 AM

Wise worlds.

But like many great texts it is the interpretation and then application where men always fail.

e.g.

"'It is by no means obvious why we should prefer trying to equalize incomes to putting our efforts into increasing output"

A noble enough suggestion.

But like all the great ideologies human nature tends to ruin the party. Lets say our endeavours vastly increase the available wealth and resource but the increases are hogged by hoarding. Where is the greater good ?

Balance is always required - free markets encourage growth, but unfettered chaos leads to the stong dominating the weak, and ultimately market fixing and monopolistic behaviours.

Bladewire · 07-26-2017, 09:13 AM

it's a conspiracy

Rochard · 07-26-2017, 10:07 AM

What is a "inbterest"?

Rochard · 07-26-2017, 10:10 AM

I have lots of interests outside of politics.

Right now I am reading my all time favorite book "The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich" by William L. Shirer. I just finished reading a book by Pat Benatar, and after I finish this current book I plan on reading a book about the Apollo space program.

CoolMikey · 07-26-2017, 10:30 AM

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In 2015, Forbes Magazine, reviewing Sowell's Wealth Poverty and Politics: An International Perspective, said "It's a scandal that economist Thomas Sowell has not been awarded the Nobel Prize. No one alive has turned out so many insightful, richly researched books. His latest is another triumph of crackling observations that underscore the ignorance of our economists and policymakers. His take on how culture, geography, politics and social factors affect how societies progress?or don't?will rile those addicted to political correctness but leave everyone else wiser."

Will have to read this book next, thanks for the tip.

Joshua G · 07-26-2017, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rochard

I have lots of interests outside of politics.

Right now I am reading my all time favorite book "The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich" by William L. Shirer. I just finished reading a book by Pat Benatar, and after I finish this current book I plan on reading a book about the Apollo space program.

so much reading...yet not a clue who carl bernstein is. & you dont even care.

Bladewire · 07-26-2017, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshua G

so much reading...yet not a clue who carl bernstein is. & you dont even care.

Hey I saw your latest YouTube post good stuff!

Grapesoda · 07-26-2017, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rochard

What is a "inbterest"?

you would be fucked if one of the Russian 'insider reports' had a typo in the header lol!!

(see how petty you really are marine lol!!)

nico-t · 07-26-2017, 03:57 PM

Rochard is the epitome of being brainwashed, it's alarming.

07-26-2017, 07:57 AM	#1
Grapesoda your favorite band sucks! Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montana Posts: 46,150	rochard, you have any inbterest out side of russians under the bed? read something interesting for a change... learn something In Wealth, Poverty, and Politics, Dr. Thomas Sowell of the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, examines the reasons for large differences in income and wealth between nations and among groups within nations. A wide range of geographic, demographic, cultural, and political factors are examined, not to find a single factor or a single combination of factors that will explain all economic differences, but to show how particular combinations of factors limit or expand the possibilities for specific nations and peoples at specific times and places. https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Povert...6920a83550e99f Wall Street Journal ?In his latest tome, [Sowell] draws from this well of research to do what he has done so well for so long: question basic assumptions behind public policy and follow the facts where they lead him.? Washington Times ?A calmly phrased but damning indictment of perhaps the world's most rhetorical blunt political instrument: class hatred.? life is hard for all of us when you blow hards run on about useless bullshit like it's real, while the real stuff is ignored. 'It is by no means obvious why we should prefer trying to equalize incomes to putting our efforts into increasing output. People in general and the poor in particular seem to ?vote with their feet? by moving to where there is greater prosperity, rather than where there is greater economic equality. Rising standards of living, especially for those at the bottom economically, have resulted not so much from changing the relative sizes of different slices of the economic pie, as from increasing the size of the pie itself ? which has largely been accomplished without requiring heavy rhetoric, fierce emotions, or bloodshed. Does it not matter if the hungry are fed, if slums are replaced by decent and air-conditioned housing, if infant mortality rates are reduced to less than a tenth of what they were before? Are invidious ?gaps? and ?disparities? all that matter? In a world where we are all beneficiaries of enormous windfall gains that our forbearers never had, are we to tear the society that created all this apart because some people?s windfall gains are greater or less than some other people?s windfall gains?' __________________ I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned. $.02

07-26-2017, 08:51 AM	#3
NewNick Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,565	Wise worlds. But like many great texts it is the interpretation and then application where men always fail. e.g. "'It is by no means obvious why we should prefer trying to equalize incomes to putting our efforts into increasing output" A noble enough suggestion. But like all the great ideologies human nature tends to ruin the party. Lets say our endeavours vastly increase the available wealth and resource but the increases are hogged by hoarding. Where is the greater good ? Balance is always required - free markets encourage growth, but unfettered chaos leads to the stong dominating the weak, and ultimately market fixing and monopolistic behaviours. __________________ “We’re all pretending we’ve got a lot to show for it, because admitting what a disaster it’s been is too tough to digest. But come on. There isn’t really an upside to Trump.” Tucker Carlson.

07-26-2017, 10:07 AM	#5
Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 70,209	What is a "inbterest"? __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

07-26-2017, 10:10 AM	#6
Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 70,209	I have lots of interests outside of politics. Right now I am reading my all time favorite book "The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich" by William L. Shirer. I just finished reading a book by Pat Benatar, and after I finish this current book I plan on reading a book about the Apollo space program. __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

07-26-2017, 07:59 AM	#2
Grapesoda your favorite band sucks! Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montana Posts: 46,150

07-26-2017, 09:13 AM	#4
Bladewire StraightBro Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Monarch Beach, CA USA Posts: 56,232	it's a conspiracy

07-26-2017, 03:57 PM	#11
nico-t emperor of my world Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: nethalands Posts: 29,904	Rochard is the epitome of being brainwashed, it's alarming.