Obama about to sign Puerto Rico debt bill

Posted by $ jbrenner 8 years, 10 months ago to Economics
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Where is Ragnar? I want to come join his crew.

It's time for Puerto Rico to change its name. It is no longer "Rico".

Does the burden of being a producer feel just a bit heavier today?

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  • Posted by Wanderer 8 years, 10 months ago
    Brenner, we need to talk.

    Read "Ending the Jihad" critically and get back to me.

    "Atlas Shrugged" failed because of the script. Too bad. Great concepts, wonderful novel, bad script.

    Both Gulf Wars failed because they addressed the symptoms of Islam instead of the cause. Great scripts, bad concepts.

    I could have solved both problems. You need the right concept and a good script.

    We're almost at the tipping off point of World War 3 and all anyone cares about is Clinton vs Trump. I'm interested in solving the actual problems, not in addressing the symptoms.

    It can only be done by changing minds. Polemics don't change minds, they don't work. Drama works. Drama works on mirror neurons. It bypasses reason.

    The Producers tried but, it's not over. We can still make a difference. We must because, everyone else is just scratching at the surface.
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  • Posted by freedomforall 8 years, 10 months ago in reply to this comment.
    That would only put more assets in the hands of those who can print fiat legally, unless you require barter of something having actual value.
    Love the beans and rice idea, jb. Make the POTUS take the subway to the golf course, too?
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  • Posted by $ jbrenner 8 years, 10 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Consider this my 30 day eviction notice to Puerto Rico. Let's see. Isn't the United States government $19+ trillion in debt? Let's split it up, and sell cities, states, national parks, federally "protected lands", lands with "sensitive habitats", and even territories like Puerto Rico to the highest bidders (excuse me, producers).

    Both Puerto Rico and the USA need to go on a financial diet like the Dave Ramsey every dollar plan. When the politicos start eating beans and rice, rice and beans, then I'll know that they are being responsible.
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  • Posted by rbroberg 8 years, 10 months ago
    C'mon y'all. It's just so appropriate that we keep our member state - er, Puerto Rico - afloat in the wake of Brexit. We have to build solidarity with our territory.

    Of course, you could say they need to pay rent instead since they're not a very good live-in girlfriend, but I'm sure they'll come around and start washing the dishes...

    No sarcasm from either of you ;)
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  • Posted by freedomforall 8 years, 10 months ago
    Another bail out for the banksters.
    Thanks GOP! You just can't say no, can you?
    Just bought yourselves another $50 billion in funding for your re-elections.

    Yes, jb, I feel a little more 5cr3vved today.
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