"If I wanted America To Fail"
"If I wanted America To Fail"
fairly effective as a propaganda tool, though the gimmick got a bit old by the end of 4 and a half minutes of essentially the same A-B set up.
few of the arguments are better than superficial, I found myself grimacing at even the ones I agreed with. Probably not going to convince anyone, but will be something the converted will enjoy(?)
Shit was weak. Too long for one.. having to repeat that damn line over and over. He made his points though.
Originally posted by Mairuzu
What did you disagree with and why?
I'm skeptical of every form of economics, I question if it's even a science, but I always get nauseated when people try to make it seem so simple like this guy.
He completely dismisses the arguments for human-caused global warming and treats it as if it's brainwashing.
There's a point where he says "I wouldn't take [oil] by force" and implies that not doing so means betraying your country and "making it fail".
I'm surprised you're making a rise out of me criticizing this, considering he's essentially preaching a Neo-Con message. But I guess you don't know your own politics all that well.
Edit: Everything about this video is preachy and demagogic, there are no arguments, it's a series of emotional appeals designed to arouse the passions of likeminded individuals.
Now, I'm of the belief that all political messages are this way, but this guy is more extreme than others in that he doesn't even attempt to make a real proposition, just strawman the opposition.
Originally posted by Omega Vision
Well the notion that a free market is the "only way" to uplift the poor springs to mind.
What would be a better way? Shouldn't there always be a free market?
Originally posted by Omega VisionI suppose he has to keep within the duration of the video.
I'm skeptical of every form of economics, I question if it's even a science, but I always get nauseated when people try to make it seem so simple like this guy.
Originally posted by Omega Vision
He completely dismisses the arguments for human-caused global warming and treats it as if it's brainwashing.
So you're a firm believe in global warming then?
Originally posted by Omega VisionLol I love the conclusion you bring out of a simple question I asked stoned
There's a point where he says "I wouldn't take [oil] by force" and implies that not doing so means betraying your country and "making it fail".I'm surprised you're making a rise out of me criticizing this, considering he's essentially preaching a Neo-Con message. But I guess you don't know your own politics all that well.
Originally posted by Omega VisionEdit: Everything about this video is preachy and demagogic, there are no arguments, it's a series of emotional appeals designed to arouse the passions of likeminded individuals.
Now, I'm of the belief that all political messages are this way, but this guy is more extreme than others in that he doesn't even attempt to make a real proposition, just strawman the opposition.
Thats a very strong belief. What other political messages are there that back up that claim?
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
Does anyone remember global cooling? By in the 70's, all the scientists were saying we are heading into an ice age. It seems they were wrong.
LoL, you're so old. 🙂
But I do recall hearing that some group of scientist proposed covering miles of Antarctica with some reflective particles in order to raise global climate by a degree or so. Been some time; don't recall the specifics.
Originally posted by Mairuzu
What would be a better way? Shouldn't there always be a free market?
A totally free market (which isn't necessarily what he's advocating himself) has nothing inherent in it that elevates the poor, and to suggest that it elevates the poor more efficiently than socialist wealth redistribution (and before you strawman me, I'm an opponent on principle of most forms of WR) is just ludicrous.
I suppose he has to keep within the duration of the video.
So you're a firm believe in global warming then?
Lol I love the conclusion you bring out of a simple question I asked stoned
Thats a very strong belief. What other political messages are there that back up that claim?
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
Does anyone remember global cooling? By in the 70's, all the scientists were saying we are heading into an ice age. It seems they were wrong.
Originally posted by Robtard
LoL, you're so old. 🙂But I do recall hearing that some group of scientist proposed covering miles of Antarctica with some reflective particles in order to raise global climate by a degree or so. Been some time; don't recall the specifics.
That is the only reason I don't believe in man made global warming. It's not because we humans are somehow not capable of screwing everything up, we are, but we don't know what we are talking about.