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angelatc
07-23-2011, 01:00 PM
I can't get it to embed here, because it isn't on YouTube. - I LOL'd.

Here's the story: http://dailycaller.com/2011/07/23/democratic-mayor-to-reasons-nick-gillespie-wanna-take-it-outside/

and here's the video: http://www.mrctv.org/video/103932


Those that missed this program are likely thinking this exchange was caused by Gillespie’s joke.

Not so. The popular Libertarian was wiping the floor with Fetterman, guest Donna Brazile, as well as host Bill Maher concerning raising the debt ceiling.

At every turn during this panel segment, Gillespie showed himself to be the only person in the room that was knowledgable on the subject, while his three opponents responded with vapid Democrat talking points lacking any substance or proximity to the truth.

This appeared to be making Fetterman a bit hot under the collar, and Gillespie joshing about him being the mayor of the poorest town in Pennsylvania was obviously the last straw.



Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2011/07/23/democratic-mayor-to-reasons-nick-gillespie-wanna-take-it-outside/#ixzz1SxMpO6Tf
AGRP
07-23-2011, 01:07 PM
"Our purchasing power is very good."

Was that a joke?
angelatc
07-23-2011, 01:19 PM
"Our purchasing power is very good."

Was that a joke?

Are you from the liberal side of the aisle? It's true. By and large, even the poorest people in America have food, two televisions, cell phones, etc etc....all because these things are much cheaper now than they were in the past.
Seraphim
07-23-2011, 01:25 PM
In relative terms, he's very right. But the purchasing power of the working class is not where it should be thanks to the inflationary policies of the Fed Govt and Central banks.


"Our purchasing power is very good."

Was that a joke?
AGRP
07-23-2011, 01:28 PM
Are you from the liberal side of the aisle? It's true. By and large, even the poorest people in America have food, two televisions, cell phones, etc etc....all because these things are much cheaper now than they were in the past.

There's a difference between purchasing power and the law of supply and demand/economies of scale.

Brazil's purchasing power is very good.

edit: I guess Im confused; perhaps between pp and exchange rates?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:GDP_PPP_per_capita_2009_IMF.png

Waiter? Check please.
JoshLowry
07-23-2011, 01:31 PM
video link no workie
AuH20
07-23-2011, 01:32 PM
Scroll down for video.

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/pa-mayor-threatens-fisticuffs-at-reasons-nick-gillespie-on-bill-maher-panel/
angelatc
07-23-2011, 01:37 PM
video link no workie

Don't know why - that's the link they give in their dropdown box. Here's the link to their page, sans commentary: http://www.mrctv.org/videos/democrat-mayor-threatens-reasons-nick-gillespie-real-time-want-take-it-outside
Danke
07-23-2011, 01:39 PM
"Our purchasing power is very good."

Was that a joke?

They took away my pension, but by golly, I can purchase all these neat electronics from China!

Has Purina moved it's operation to China yet? Hopping I can afford Alpo when I'm too old to work. Stocking up on Tabasco Sauce now for that day.
AuH20
07-23-2011, 01:42 PM
Gillepsie just knocked down their emotionally laden talking points like bowling pins. It was brilliant.
Lucille
07-23-2011, 01:59 PM
"I'm the mayor of the poorest town in PA."

Nick: "You must be very proud."

LOL....
ClayTrainor
07-23-2011, 02:02 PM
If you want to watch the entire episode, here's a hint...

Go to the bay of pirates. ;)
specsaregood
07-23-2011, 02:05 PM
"Our purchasing power is very good."
Was that a joke?

Considering what backs up our dollar and the fact that our national debt is so high I'd say the statement is absolutely true. Hell, we shouldn't be able to purchase anything with the USD at this point.
Unelected
07-23-2011, 02:15 PM
This reminds me of libertarianism before Ron Paul came along. There was always a token libertarian crushing these faux memes.
Cdn_for_liberty
07-23-2011, 02:21 PM
Here's another awesome moment on the show. Nick asks Bill Maher to sacrifice his two cars since he thinks "Carmaggeddon" was so great in changing people's behavior to drive less.

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2011/07/23/reasons-nick-gillespie-exposes-maher-hypocrisy-would-you-give-show-re

Watching the full episode now, Nick just said NAFTA was a "good deal."
ClayTrainor
07-23-2011, 02:51 PM
Watching the full episode now, Nick just said NAFTA was a "good deal."

Ugh.... That's really disappointing to hear. Oh well, I guess it's to be expected, every minarchist has at least 1 logical inconsistency with regards to the philosophy of liberty.

I'd love to see a Jeffrey Tucker, Stefan Molyneux, Lew Rockwell or Tom Woods on that show. They'd have these chumps backed into a corner and talking over themselves so easily, with firm principled positions.
Napoleon's Shadow
07-23-2011, 03:09 PM
And people think that liberals and Democrats will cross over to vote for Ron in large numbers. HA!
AlexAmore
07-23-2011, 03:26 PM
And people think that liberals and Democrats will cross over to vote for Ron in large numbers. HA!

Well I think people who got a bad taste from Bush after his handling of 9/11 and Iraq war started calling themselves Democrats because Republican seemed like a bad word. That's not much of a strong foundation that can't be overcome with a good dose of Ron Paul. I know what you mean though.
Danke
07-23-2011, 03:31 PM
Watching the full episode now, Nick just said NAFTA was a "good deal."

And he prefers Gary Johnson over Ron Paul.
Eric21ND
07-23-2011, 03:47 PM
And he prefers Gary Johnson over Ron Paul.
What's he going to do after Gary drops out after aims and endorses Dr. Paul?
ClayTrainor
07-23-2011, 04:46 PM
What's he going to do after Gary drops out after aims and endorses Dr. Paul?

He seems to imply that he doesn't bother voting for or supporting people for president, towards the end of this clip...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuQ9cnLeIYA
AuH20
07-23-2011, 04:48 PM
And people think that liberals and Democrats will cross over to vote for Ron in large numbers. HA!

So true. They have this unhealthy obsession with wealth redistribution and perceived social justice.
Danke
07-23-2011, 05:17 PM
What's he going to do after Gary drops out after aims and endorses Dr. Paul?

I think he'd be supportive of RP then.
USAFCapt
07-25-2011, 07:25 PM
Gillepsie just knocked down their emotionally laden talking points like bowling pins. It was brilliant.

I just purchased his book on account of how well he preformed (will leave in public place, probably airport) He flat out crushed.
Nate
07-26-2011, 12:59 AM
He's lucky he wasn't talking to a libertarian like me who is trained in Muay Thai, BJJ & Systema. I'd have accepted his offer, went outside with his "I'm big, tattooed & have a shaved head so I'm SOOOOOOOOOO SCARY" & then promptly BEAT HIS ASS without even breaking a sweat. I'd make sure that Maher's cameras came out with us so the whole world could see this wannabe tough guy is nothing but a coward who uses his size to try & intimidate people. I know the type because I've whooped several of them in my lifetime here on the streets of Chicago.