Razor, uh, it's pretty clear we all agree socialism isn't a good game plan. You can now shut down the tape recorded message. The overall "tone of my argument" is that for the most part conservatives offer very little to support a reasonable and logical base argument. It is simply a mantra of socialism is bad (duh), were going down the tubes (no, were not).
fastd's comments are all over the map and consist primarily of hyperbole (classic conservative comments). SPF2245 run's a close second. Jamo is the resident colorful commentator so he gets a pass.
Let's look at one of fastd "9 points" as a classic conservative example of hyperbole:
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Government did take over some banks, auto companies, and insurance companies.
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Short answer is: No, they didn't, but don't let facts get in the way of a good argument. TARP was/is/remains bi-partisan. It really was BUSH who started it (and then scrambled to CYA via T.A.R.P.)!
It was the combined opinions of virtually ALL the economist's consulted that a BAIL OUT of the banks, auto industry, insurance companies and more were absolutely required to stop the unprecedented collapse of the economy. A "loan", with oversight, is far removed from a "take over" by Government and the installation of a socialist state. Pay back the loan, go about your business. THAT is classic capitalism at work!