justincredible
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Mar 31, 2017 12:47pm
ernest_t_bass
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Mar 31, 2017 12:57pm
My questions are serious.
justincredible
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Mar 31, 2017 1:21pm
Just because I can't give you an exact answer right now doesn't mean the market can't figure it out effectively. I'm just one fucking guy.
justincredible
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Mar 31, 2017 1:28pm
justincredible
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Mar 31, 2017 1:36pm
Not a meme but related.
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ernest_t_bass
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Mar 31, 2017 3:37pm
I'm not trying to be a dick, and not looking for the "right answer." I'm just curious how our society could combat those things. Contrary to my normal posting habits, I'm actually trying to have a discussion. loljustincredible;1844989 wrote:Just because I can't give you an exact answer right now doesn't mean the market can't figure it out effectively. I'm just one fucking guy.
ernest_t_bass
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Mar 31, 2017 3:38pm
It's a funny meme. But it just dodges the question in an attempt to make people feel like assholes.justincredible;1844998 wrote:
justincredible
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Mar 31, 2017 3:45pm
Indeed, which is what this thread is for.ernest_t_bass;1845026 wrote:It's a funny meme.
Start a "who will build the roads?" thread and I'm sure we can have a good discussion.
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queencitybuckeye
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Mar 31, 2017 3:48pm
Depending on how deeply you want to get into it, the references cited are worthwhile. Rothbard is a good read in general.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free-market_roads
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free-market_roads
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queencitybuckeye
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Mar 31, 2017 3:49pm
MEMES!queencitybuckeye;1845030 wrote:Depending on how deeply you want to get into it, the references cited are worthwhile. Rothbard is a good read in general.
justincredible
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Mar 31, 2017 3:54pm
An old co-worker posted this on facebook a few weeks ago. First comment: "muh roads!"queencitybuckeye;1845031 wrote:MEMES!
The actual comment: "I'm guessing it's because we drive on the roads that are paid for by our tax dollars."
like_that
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Mar 31, 2017 4:24pm
The "muh roads" argument is also dumb, because if you actually take a look at most roads that don't have toll booths, they are a complete pile of shit. Here in DC, there are 3+ feet deep pot holes and the government waits until may or june to fill them up every year if we are lucky. If you want to make the "muh roads" argument for taxes, then you better not be crying every time the government looks to cut something, because they sure as hell aren't using that many for "muh roads." Anyway, back to memes!
Commander of Awesome
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Mar 31, 2017 4:47pm
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gut
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Mar 31, 2017 5:11pm
^^^Cue the conspiracy theories about how neatly that section of bridge collapsed....and fire can't melt concrete!
O-Trap
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Mar 31, 2017 5:42pm
Prior to government oversight, there were roads.ernest_t_bass;1844965 wrote:My issue... Who provides a road and doesn't charge people to drive on it? Prices too high? Who stops another company from building another road right beside the other road? Wash, rinse, repeat.
Frankly, one might justify the cost of a road if they're able to then sell ad space along it and profit from the road that way (and that was just a spitball idea).
Moreover, IF there's a market for four roads right next to one another, that would mean that enough people are using that path to justify it. Otherwise, only an idiot would build such a road (or someone apathetic about losing money).
Already heard a few. In Libertarian FB groups, that train is NEVER late.gut;1845040 wrote:^^^Cue the conspiracy theories about how neatly that section of bridge collapsed....and fire can't melt concrete!
fish82
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Apr 3, 2017 2:00pm
CenterBHSFan
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Apr 3, 2017 4:13pm
HAH!fish82;1845449 wrote:
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queencitybuckeye
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majorspark
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Apr 4, 2017 12:11pm
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gut
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Apr 4, 2017 5:15pm
majorspark
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Apr 5, 2017 8:16pm
O-Trap
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Apr 5, 2017 11:16pm
majorspark;1846044 wrote:
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fish82
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QuakerOats
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Apr 6, 2017 10:50am
Well, he WAS a Vietnam war vet .......................LOL
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BoatShoes
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Apr 7, 2017 11:29am
An informative history would be to look at the old street car lines. A sort natural private monopoly arises until the public elects socialists to counter it. See Cleveland Mayor Tom Johnson who campaigned on municipalization of the street car and lower fares.ernest_t_bass;1845025 wrote:I'm not trying to be a dick, and not looking for the "right answer." I'm just curious how our society could combat those things. Contrary to my normal posting habits, I'm actually trying to have a discussion. lol