Republicans have a poor understanding of economics. They should have no place in making policy

[Dad2three]

Sure, JUST like the US Founders wanted right? LOL

Dumbto3, Founders wanted free trade and so put Commerce Clause in Constitution!!

"For nearly a century thereafter (that is, after Gibbons), the Court's Commerce Clause decisions dealt but rarely with the extent of Congress' power, and almost entirely with the Commerce Clause as a limit on state legislation that discriminated against interstate commerce.[

SURE they did Bubba, lol

(Re-)Introducing: The American School of Economics

When the United States became independent from Britain it also rebelled against the British System of economics, characterized by Adam Smith, in favor of the American School based on protectionism and infrastructure and prospered under this system for almost 200 years to become the wealthiest nation in the world. Unrestrained free trade resurfaced in the early 1900s culminating in the Great Depression and again in the 1970s culminating in the current Economic Meltdown.

Closely related to mercantilism, it can be seen as contrary to classical economics. It consisted of these three core policies:

1. protecting industry through selective high tariffs (especially 1861–1932) and through subsidies (especially 1932–70)
2. government investments in infrastructure creating targeted internal improvements (especially in transportation)
3. a national bank with policies that promote the growth of productive enterprises rather than speculation

Frank Bourgin's 1989 study of the Constitutional Convention shows that direct government involvement in the economy was intended by the Founders.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_School_(economics)#cite_note-bourgin-16
The goal, most forcefully articulated by Hamilton, was to ensure that dearly won political independence was not lost by being economically and financially dependent on the powers and princes of Europe. The creation of a strong central government able to promote science, invention, industry and commerce, was seen as an essential means of promoting the general welfare and making the economy of the United States strong enough for them to determine their own destiny.

American School of Economics

 

[EdwardBaiamonte]

. You ever notice how nothing the Republicans try ever works out well for the working men and women?

100% stuipid since it was Democratic unions and Democratic corporate taxes the drove 30 million jobs off shore and Democratic illeagls that were invited in to take another 10 million jobs!!

too stupid!! did you know the president does not control economy??

See why we say liberallism is based in pure ignorance? What other conclusion is possible?

But it's Obama fault right? lol

Little Eddie's comments from the past

"FDR and OBAMA inherited bad economies and prolonged them for years using soviet interference policies that failed in 132 countries."

"Hoover and FDR were flaming liberals who kept the Depression going for 15 years with soviet policies"

dear, if you disagree with comments you have to have the IQ to say why. A liberal lacks the IQ to know a reason is necessary.

 

[EdwardBaiamonte]

Sure, JUST like the US Founders wanted right? LOL

Dumbto3, Founders wanted free trade and so put Commerce Clause in Constitution!!

"For nearly a century thereafter (that is, after Gibbons), the Court's Commerce Clause decisions dealt but rarely with the extent of Congress' power, and almost entirely with the Commerce Clause as a limit on state legislation that discriminated against interstate commerce.[

SURE they did Bubba, lol

(Re-)Introducing: The American School of Economics

When the United States became independent from Britain it also rebelled against the British System of economics, characterized by Adam Smith, in favor of the American School based on protectionism and infrastructure and prospered under this system for almost 200 years to become the wealthiest nation in the world. Unrestrained free trade resurfaced in the early 1900s culminating in the Great Depression and again in the 1970s culminating in the current Economic Meltdown.

Closely related to mercantilism, it can be seen as contrary to classical economics. It consisted of these three core policies:

1. protecting industry through selective high tariffs (especially 1861–1932) and through subsidies (especially 1932–70)
2. government investments in infrastructure creating targeted internal improvements (especially in transportation)
3. a national bank with policies that promote the growth of productive enterprises rather than speculation

Frank Bourgin's 1989 study of the Constitutional Convention shows that direct government involvement in the economy was intended by the Founders.
The goal, most forcefully articulated by Hamilton, was to ensure that dearly won political independence was not lost by being economically and financially dependent on the powers and princes of Europe. The creation of a strong central government able to promote science, invention, industry and commerce, was seen as an essential means of promoting the general welfare and making the economy of the United States strong enough for them to determine their own destiny.

American School of Economics

Dumbto3, Founders wanted free trade and so put Commerce Clause in Constitution!!

"For nearly a century thereafter (that is, afterGibbons), the Court's Commerce Clause decisions dealt but rarely with the extent of Congress' power, and almost entirely with the Commerce Clause as a limit on state legislation that discriminated against interstate commerce.[

 

[EdwardBaiamonte]

The goal, most forcefully articulated by Hamilton,

dear Hamilton was a Federalist. He and his Party were driven out of govt by Republicans the moment it was realized they simply wanted to replace the central govt of England with the central govt of the USA.

Welcome to your first lesson in American Histlory, dumto3.

 

[EdwardBaiamonte]

Epstein’s most recent book, The Classical Liberal Constitution: The Uncertain Quest for Limited Government, seeks to explain and defend his theory of constitutional understanding.

 

[Paperman299]

. You ever notice how nothing the Republicans try ever works out well for the working men and women?

100% stuipid since it was Democratic unions and Democratic corporate taxes the drove 30 million jobs off shore and Democratic illeagls that were invited in to take another 10 million jobs!!

too stupid!! did you know the president does not control economy??

See why we say liberallism is based in pure ignorance? What other conclusion is possible?

But it's Obama fault right? lol

Little Eddie's comments from the past

"FDR and OBAMA inherited bad economies and prolonged them for years using soviet interference policies that failed in 132 countries."

"Hoover and FDR were flaming liberals who kept the Depression going for 15 years with soviet policies"

dear, if you disagree with comments you have to have the IQ to say why. A liberal lacks the IQ to know a reason is necessary.

So do presidents have power over the economy or don't they?

 

[EdwardBaiamonte]

So do presidents have power over the economy or don't they?

dear, in America power is divided because our Founders did not trust govt. There was no income tax and Bill of Rights and when there was a Bill of Rights it did not not apply to the states. Again, this is becuase the whole idea was to have freedom from govt. Govt had been and continues to be the source of evil in human history. Our founders knew this without seeing Hitler Stalin and Mao. Modern liberals don't know it even after seeing them.

Do you understand now?

 

[Paperman299]

dear, power is divided ib America, got it?

too stupid!! did you know the president does not control economy??

See why we say liberallism is based in pure ignorance? What other conclusion is possible?

But it's Obama fault right? lol

Little Eddie's comments from the past

"FDR and OBAMA inherited bad economies and prolonged them for years using soviet interference policies that failed in 132 countries."

"Hoover and FDR were flaming liberals who kept the Depression going for 15 years with soviet policies"

dear, if you disagree with comments you have to have the IQ to say why. A liberal lacks the IQ to know a reason is necessary.

So do presidents have power over the economy or don't they?

dear, in America power is divided

You've been caught making strongly contradictory remarks. Either Obama has the power to sway the economy (ie prolong a recession) or he doesn't. If presidents can sway the economy, then please explain that graphic posted before.

 

[Faun]

Why am I not surprised that righties think historians don't produce anything of value, for the sole reason they usually place FDR at, or near, the top of the list.

You leftists truly believe that history began with Karl Marx. Much like the Catholic historians of the dark ages, all history is filtered through Marx and adjusted as needed to promote the goals of the deranged left.

I said that I think the disinterest in liberal arts is a mistake by the Capitalists, you have done grave damage with your perversion of history and the destruction of Western culture. You have achieved a dominance through the corruption you spread that you could never gain through force of arms.

Nope. I'll just chalk that up to something else you're wrong about.

But your surrender does go a long way to explain why Sarah "The Quitter" Palin idiotically thinks part of Paul Revere's ride was to warn the British. She must hold historians in contempt too?

Because you rely on hate sites to formulate that which substitutes for thought with you, you spew nonsensical bullshit; to the delight of your fellow drones.

Learning American History from Howard Zinn is no different than turning to Comedy Central for your source of news - both are the standard of the left.

Wrong again. I got that from her own lips. If you wanna call her a "hate site" though, that's ok by me.

 

[EdwardBaiamonte]

too stupid!! did you know the president does not control economy??

See why we say liberallism is based in pure ignorance? What other conclusion is possible?

But it's Obama fault right? lol

Little Eddie's comments from the past

"FDR and OBAMA inherited bad economies and prolonged them for years using soviet interference policies that failed in 132 countries."

"Hoover and FDR were flaming liberals who kept the Depression going for 15 years with soviet policies"

dear, if you disagree with comments you have to have the IQ to say why. A liberal lacks the IQ to know a reason is necessary.

So do presidents have power over the economy or don't they?

dear, in America power is divided

You've been caught making strongly contradictory remarks. Either Obama has the power to sway the economy (ie prolong a recession) or he doesn't. If presidents can sway the economy, then please explain that graphic posted before.

dear, the president is one of 3 branches of govt, but he is not press or electorate, so he has power accordingly. Do you understand?

Our founders knew that govt was the source of evil without seeing Hitler Stalin and Mao. Modern liberals don't know it even after seeing them. What does that teach you?

Do you understand now?

 

[Faun]

So tell me again why you think someone should vote for a party that can't get anything done?

dear, neither party can get much done because the American people are split 50/50. Do you understand?

The Truth About ‘The Republican Mandate': 50 Percent More People Have Voted Democrat Since 2010



According to a study conducted by FairVote, the 46 Democrats currently sitting in Senate have gotten 20.7 million more votes over the 2010, 2012 and 2014 elections than the 56 Republicans. Tallied up, that’s 67.8 million to Dems, and 47.1 million to Republicans. Or, to put it another way:

Democrats got a full 50 percent more votes than Republicans, and lost nine seats.

The Truth About 8216 The Republican Mandate 50 Percent More People Have Voted Democrat Since 2010 Americans Against the Tea Party

most importantly, our Founders were very very conservative and created the greatest country in human history by far while liberals opposed, spied for Hitler and Stalin, and elected Obama. Tell us dear are you a communist?

You're as nutty as they come, Fruitcake.

Some of the founders were Liberal, some were Conservative, and some were in between.

 

[EdwardBaiamonte]

Some of the founders were Liberal, some were Conservative, and some were in between.

if so tell us which ones were liberal by todays standards and what they did to demonstrate such.

See why we say liberalism is based in pure ignorance? What other conclusion is possible? Tell us!!

 

[regent]

So tell me again why you think someone should vote for a party that can't get anything done?

dear, neither party can get much done because the American people are split 50/50. Do you understand?

The Truth About ‘The Republican Mandate': 50 Percent More People Have Voted Democrat Since 2010



According to a study conducted by FairVote, the 46 Democrats currently sitting in Senate have gotten 20.7 million more votes over the 2010, 2012 and 2014 elections than the 56 Republicans. Tallied up, that’s 67.8 million to Dems, and 47.1 million to Republicans. Or, to put it another way:

Democrats got a full 50 percent more votes than Republicans, and lost nine seats.

The Truth About 8216 The Republican Mandate 50 Percent More People Have Voted Democrat Since 2010 Americans Against the Tea Party

most importantly, our Founders were very very conservative and created the greatest country in human history by far while liberals opposed, spied for Hitler and Stalin, and elected Obama. Tell us dear are you a communist?

You're as nutty as they come, Fruitcake.

Some of the founders were Liberal, some were Conservative, and some were in between.

if so tell us which ones were liberal by todays standards and what they did to demonstrate such.

See why we say liberalism is based in pure ignorance? What other conclusion is possible? Tell us!!

"For the framers of the Constitution were the most liberal thinkers of all the ages and the charter they produced out of the liberal revolution of their time has never been and is not now surpassed in liberal thought."
General Douglas MacArthur

 

[EdwardBaiamonte]

dear, neither party can get much done because the American people are split 50/50. Do you understand?

The Truth About ‘The Republican Mandate': 50 Percent More People Have Voted Democrat Since 2010



According to a study conducted by FairVote, the 46 Democrats currently sitting in Senate have gotten 20.7 million more votes over the 2010, 2012 and 2014 elections than the 56 Republicans. Tallied up, that’s 67.8 million to Dems, and 47.1 million to Republicans. Or, to put it another way:

Democrats got a full 50 percent more votes than Republicans, and lost nine seats.

The Truth About 8216 The Republican Mandate 50 Percent More People Have Voted Democrat Since 2010 Americans Against the Tea Party

most importantly, our Founders were very very conservative and created the greatest country in human history by far while liberals opposed, spied for Hitler and Stalin, and elected Obama. Tell us dear are you a communist?

You're as nutty as they come, Fruitcake.

Some of the founders were Liberal, some were Conservative, and some were in between.

if so tell us which ones were liberal by todays standards and what they did to demonstrate such.

See why we say liberalism is based in pure ignorance? What other conclusion is possible? Tell us!!

"For the framers of the Constitution were the most liberal thinkers of all the ages and the charter they produced out of the liberal revolution of their time has never been and is not now surpassed in liberal thought."
General Douglas MacArthur

if liberal means for freedom from big central govt then MacArthur is correct. Actually, he was using shorthand for trhe term "Classical Liberal."

Epstein’s most recent book, The Classical Liberal Constitution: The Uncertain Quest for Limited Government, seeks to explain and defend his theory of constitutional understanding.

Do you understand now??

 

[Faun]

Some of the founders were Liberal, some were Conservative, and some were in between.

if so tell us which ones were liberal by todays standards and what they did to demonstrate such.

See why we say liberalism is based in pure ignorance? What other conclusion is possible? Tell us!!

The only conclusion is that you're nuts. Need I remind you, you think Bush is a Liberal?

 

[Wyatt earp]

dear, neither party can get much done because the American people are split 50/50. Do you understand?

The Truth About ‘The Republican Mandate': 50 Percent More People Have Voted Democrat Since 2010



According to a study conducted by FairVote, the 46 Democrats currently sitting in Senate have gotten 20.7 million more votes over the 2010, 2012 and 2014 elections than the 56 Republicans. Tallied up, that’s 67.8 million to Dems, and 47.1 million to Republicans. Or, to put it another way:

Democrats got a full 50 percent more votes than Republicans, and lost nine seats.

The Truth About 8216 The Republican Mandate 50 Percent More People Have Voted Democrat Since 2010 Americans Against the Tea Party

most importantly, our Founders were very very conservative and created the greatest country in human history by far while liberals opposed, spied for Hitler and Stalin, and elected Obama. Tell us dear are you a communist?

You're as nutty as they come, Fruitcake.

Some of the founders were Liberal, some were Conservative, and some were in between.

if so tell us which ones were liberal by todays standards and what they did to demonstrate such.

See why we say liberalism is based in pure ignorance? What other conclusion is possible? Tell us!!

"For the framers of the Constitution were the most liberal thinkers of all the ages and the charter they produced out of the liberal revolution of their time has never been and is not now surpassed in liberal thought."
General Douglas MacArthur

But but but, they didnt outright abolish slavery

What is funny about liberals they will take credit for everything bad, well its not them, two face children

 

[EdwardBaiamonte]

you think Bush is a Liberal?

if he's conservative tell us some things he did that were conservative? Why so afraid?
What does your fear teach you?

 

[Faun]

you think Bush is a Liberal?

if he's conservative tell us some things he did that were conservative? Why so afraid?
What does your fear teach you?

Asked and answered. What does your Alzheimer's teach you?

 

[EdwardBaiamonte]

Asked and answered.

dear, if you had a confuting answer you would be not be so afriad to show it off any number of times; if fact you would love showing it off all the time . What does your fear teach us?

 

[regent]

The Truth About ‘The Republican Mandate': 50 Percent More People Have Voted Democrat Since 2010



According to a study conducted by FairVote, the 46 Democrats currently sitting in Senate have gotten 20.7 million more votes over the 2010, 2012 and 2014 elections than the 56 Republicans. Tallied up, that’s 67.8 million to Dems, and 47.1 million to Republicans. Or, to put it another way:

Democrats got a full 50 percent more votes than Republicans, and lost nine seats.

The Truth About 8216 The Republican Mandate 50 Percent More People Have Voted Democrat Since 2010 Americans Against the Tea Party

most importantly, our Founders were very very conservative and created the greatest country in human history by far while liberals opposed, spied for Hitler and Stalin, and elected Obama. Tell us dear are you a communist?

You're as nutty as they come, Fruitcake.

Some of the founders were Liberal, some were Conservative, and some were in between.

if so tell us which ones were liberal by todays standards and what they did to demonstrate such.

See why we say liberalism is based in pure ignorance? What other conclusion is possible? Tell us!!

"For the framers of the Constitution were the most liberal thinkers of all the ages and the charter they produced out of the liberal revolution of their time has never been and is not now surpassed in liberal thought."
General Douglas MacArthur

if liberal means for freedom from big central govt then MacArthur is correct. Actually, he was using shorthand for trhe term "Classical Liberal."

Epstein’s most recent book, The Classical Liberal Constitution: The Uncertain Quest for Limited Government, seeks to explain and defend his theory of constitutional understanding.

Do you understand now??

I notice how quickly you changed MacArthur's use of liberal to fit your politics. Liberal means liberal according to common usage and acceptance unless the writer indicates that he or she is changing the definition.
Are you one of those "Truman was a Republican" posters?