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Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 19th February 2014, 09:24 PM
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Posted By joesixpack
Perhaps you have them on ignore.

Perhaps you have them on ignore.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 19th February 2014, 09:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,351
Posted By joesixpack
I have seen plenty of te uses in my life, and can...

I have seen plenty of te uses in my life, and can honestly say that no two are alike. They're like snowflakes or fingerprints in that regard.
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 16th February 2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 919
Views: 51,095
Posted By joesixpack
[Captain Obvious] Oh really? [/Captain Obvious] ...

[Captain Obvious] Oh really? [/Captain Obvious]

The point of my post was that it's perfectly legal to pay someone below minimum wage if they are an independent contractor, nothing more.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 16th February 2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,826
Posted By joesixpack
Who's freedom of speech was taken away?

Who's freedom of speech was taken away?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 16th February 2014, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,605
Posted By joesixpack
You're probably correct there. As far as JWs...

You're probably correct there.

As far as JWs being crazy, I actually know several. As long as you keep off the subject of religion they appear quite normal in many of their attitudes.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 16th February 2014, 01:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,826
Posted By joesixpack
Yes. I can't really address the rest of your...

Yes. I can't really address the rest of your post because it seems to be special pleading.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 16th February 2014, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,605
Posted By joesixpack
I skipped around, and quite frankly I don't find...

I skipped around, and quite frankly I don't find the reviewer to be terribly principled. For example, at the six minute mark he is criticizing the film for suggesting that people who know the...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 16th February 2014, 11:28 AM
Replies: 919
Views: 51,095
Posted By joesixpack
If I am a contractor, there is currently nothing...

If I am a contractor, there is currently nothing to prevent it. If I offer to paint your house, and I estimate that it will take 16 hours, but then it turns out I was wrong and it takes closer to...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 16th February 2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 919
Views: 51,095
Posted By joesixpack
A firm can be one single person. I have worked...

A firm can be one single person. I have worked as an independent contractor for another person who did the same work I did. There are (as was noted by WRS above) several criteria that needed to be...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 16th February 2014, 09:37 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,299
Posted By joesixpack
She and her Husband killed over 22 people. The...

She and her Husband killed over 22 people. The headline is rather misleading.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 16th February 2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,299
Posted By joesixpack
Link to a news story please?

Link to a news story please?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 15th February 2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,632
Posted By joesixpack
No. Is there some issue with me commenting on...

No. Is there some issue with me commenting on his threads?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 15th February 2014, 05:50 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,632
Posted By joesixpack
It does seem odd that Humes objection to this...

It does seem odd that Humes objection to this argument seems to be that Muslims are the ones making it.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 15th February 2014, 10:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,826
Posted By joesixpack
Yelp is pretty touchy about fake reviews. It's...

Yelp is pretty touchy about fake reviews. It's easy for a couple of disgruntled employees, an ex, or just some internet troll to trash a business' reputation with a few terrible reviews. It's...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 15th February 2014, 07:05 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 18,282
Posted By joesixpack
Are you trying to make this into another gun...

Are you trying to make this into another gun thread? :boxedin:
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 15th February 2014, 07:03 AM
Replies: 919
Views: 51,095
Posted By joesixpack
While it is trivially true that an increase in...

While it is trivially true that an increase in wages will increase the sticker price of starting a new business, I've argued that it is hardly a significant cost when compared with the overall cost...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th February 2014, 10:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,073
Posted By joesixpack
I don't think it's $22 Billion. One of the...

I don't think it's $22 Billion. One of the pictures shows stacks of $20 bills and calls them $100s.

Damn, Ninja'd by Redtail
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th February 2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,804
Posted By joesixpack
Spike Lee

Spike Lee
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th February 2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 18,282
Posted By joesixpack
But is it Licorice?

But is it Licorice?
Forum: Education 14th February 2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 20,664
Posted By joesixpack
Yesterday! I actually try to do as much math...

Yesterday!

I actually try to do as much math in my head as I can. I don't know why, I just seem to think it's virtuous for some reason. I would be hesitant to allow a child to advance past 5th...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th February 2014, 12:27 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,804
Posted By joesixpack
You are correct of course, I am just giving in to...

You are correct of course, I am just giving in to my need to have a clear villain in my narrative.
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 14th February 2014, 12:22 PM
Replies: 919
Views: 51,095
Posted By joesixpack
Eggs, meet omelet.

Eggs, meet omelet.
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 14th February 2014, 11:44 AM
Replies: 919
Views: 51,095
Posted By joesixpack
Your grasp of reality is tenuous at best. ...

Your grasp of reality is tenuous at best.




A trade in which the demand for qualified employees exceeds the supply. I don't think the I was that unclear.
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 14th February 2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 919
Views: 51,095
Posted By joesixpack
The highlighted is a preposterous argument. For...

The highlighted is a preposterous argument. For the bulk of people thrust into the job market that isn't an option. Certainly when demand exceeds supply in the labor market, that is true, however...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 14th February 2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 919
Views: 51,095
Posted By joesixpack
If the wage you pay is not enough for an employee...

If the wage you pay is not enough for an employee to survive without getting government assistance then you are exploiting ...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th February 2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1,613
Views: 129,052
Posted By joesixpack
At no point in the entire confrontation was Dunn...

At no point in the entire confrontation was Dunn defending himself. Dunn initiated the confrontation, Dunn's behavior was aimed as escalating the conflict, and Dunn committed murder.

You are...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 14th February 2014, 10:31 AM
Replies: 919
Views: 51,095
Posted By joesixpack
If you pay them at the current minimum wage, then...

If you pay them at the current minimum wage, then yes, you are unfairly exploiting them.
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 14th February 2014, 10:09 AM
Replies: 919
Views: 51,095
Posted By joesixpack
Yes, because when people are faced with...

Yes, because when people are faced with homelessness and starvation they are always going to negotiate a fair wage.
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 14th February 2014, 08:37 AM
Replies: 919
Views: 51,095
Posted By joesixpack
As productivity increases, there are fewer and...

As productivity increases, there are fewer and fewer jobs available, and yet the labor pool is not shrinking. Laws of supply and demand dictates that wages will continue to drop. For a low skill...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th February 2014, 08:18 AM
Replies: 1,613
Views: 129,052
Posted By joesixpack
I believe Dunn is right handed. Those are the...

I believe Dunn is right handed. Those are the trajectories consistent with a right handed shooter parked even with the front door of the Durango. The trajectories with the door open are...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th February 2014, 08:11 AM
Replies: 1,613
Views: 129,052
Posted By joesixpack
Sweet Jesus, what irony. Is that like the tall...

Sweet Jesus, what irony. Is that like the tall tale about the shotgun that the victim's friends had ample time to hide as they listened to him breath his last breaths? The one that we all ignore on...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 14th February 2014, 07:15 AM
Replies: 919
Views: 51,095
Posted By joesixpack
Lets review that again, shall we? ...

Lets review that again, shall we?







So if you're not arguing that wages are a significant barrier to starting a new business, then exactly why did you post that answer? You may as well...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 13th February 2014, 11:01 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,804
Posted By joesixpack
In this case, the it was the victim's informant,...

In this case, the it was the victim's informant, so I imagine that the victim was one of the decision makers when it came to planning this raid, and planning to make it a raid in the first place.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 13th February 2014, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1,613
Views: 129,052
Posted By joesixpack
Let's talk about what would make sense of the...

Let's talk about what would make sense of the dowels in the front door. They are all essentially parallel to one another, yet at least a foot apart. Since the shooter wasn't moving, that can only...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 13th February 2014, 08:24 AM
Replies: 919
Views: 51,095
Posted By joesixpack
To be fair, the original claim I made was that...

To be fair, the original claim I made was that wages aren't the greatest barrier to opening a new business. He asserted otherwise and has yet to provide some proof except to hint that he has some...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 13th February 2014, 07:59 AM
Replies: 919
Views: 51,095
Posted By joesixpack
I would go one step further and suggest that we...

I would go one step further and suggest that we work towards a global minimum wage system.
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 12th February 2014, 08:02 PM
Replies: 919
Views: 51,095
Posted By joesixpack
Yeah, when you feel the spirit move you, you can...

Yeah, when you feel the spirit move you, you can go ahead and make a substantive argument.



Oh, and good luck with that.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 12th February 2014, 07:36 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,804
Posted By joesixpack
I hope this doesn't sound like I know it's...

I hope this doesn't sound like I know it's gonna', but I hope the Deputy doesn't get a hero's funeral like they always give to LEOs killed in the line of duty. His death was a result of his...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 12th February 2014, 06:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,848
Posted By joesixpack
Probably 2,4-D, which was a component of Agent...

Probably 2,4-D, which was a component of Agent Orange, but is not Agent Orange by itself, and it's still widely used out here on tree farms
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 12th February 2014, 04:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,109
Posted By joesixpack
Nice try Mr Man-In-Black. How do we know YOUR...

Nice try Mr Man-In-Black. How do we know YOUR photo isn't the one that's been photoshopped?

I suppose you expect us to believe everything the government tells us.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 12th February 2014, 04:08 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,804
Posted By joesixpack
What would indicate this?

What would indicate this?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 12th February 2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,804
Posted By joesixpack
No, he had a duty to serve a search warrant. That...

No, he had a duty to serve a search warrant. That involves knocking on the door and saying "I have a search warrant" when the occupant answers, then beginning the search in a professional manner.
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 12th February 2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 919
Views: 51,095
Posted By joesixpack
I do have great hair, it's true. So let me...

I do have great hair, it's true.

So let me get this straightened out, because you're right, my knowledge of business economics is pretty sparse. You're saying that I can start a restaurant with...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 12th February 2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,836
Posted By joesixpack
So is greed I hear.

So is greed I hear.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 12th February 2014, 10:22 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,804
Posted By joesixpack
I suspect the prosecutor is going to have a very...

I suspect the prosecutor is going to have a very hard sell. Most of the people I know would acquit him in a heartbeat if they were on that jury.
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 11th February 2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 919
Views: 51,095
Posted By joesixpack
It always surprises me how a person with only a...

It always surprises me how a person with only a couple of hundred dollars can open a restaurant and his greatest expense is his minimum wage employees.

Oh wait, you can't lease a space, outfit a...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th February 2014, 07:03 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,804
Posted By joesixpack
Cops who behave this way in order to bust some...

Cops who behave this way in order to bust some small time pot grower don't deserve to die, but I don't have a lot of sympathy for when they catch a bullet.


The trouble is that this incident...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 11th February 2014, 11:21 AM
Replies: 919
Views: 51,095
Posted By joesixpack
Something tells me you haven't either.

Something tells me you haven't either.
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 11th February 2014, 07:59 AM
Replies: 919
Views: 51,095
Posted By joesixpack
There are some people who will sell their...

There are some people who will sell their children into slavery, and some who will sell a kidney. You are a part of society, and that society finds certain commercial transactions unconscionable.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th February 2014, 07:55 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 18,282
Posted By joesixpack
Yes, I agree. I could understand the issue if...

Yes, I agree. I could understand the issue if artwork portrayed some class in a derogatory way, and the differing reactions included those of people who approved of that derision. No one is...
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