US 'could be going bankrupt' says research by the Federal Reserve
Jul 19th 2006, 4:22 pm
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Re: US 'could be going bankrupt' says research by the Federal Reserve
Originally Posted by Rompers
I Lots countries were founded on genocide and ethnic cleansing - it used to be called "empire building", the pagan bit had me confused too. .
one who has little or no religion and who delights in sensual pleasures and material goods : an irreligious or hedonistic person...
But wait !!! thats half of BE ..bloody pagans everywhere ...
Jul 19th 2006, 4:31 pm
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Re: US 'could be going bankrupt' says research by the Federal Reserve
Originally Posted by Rompers
I can see Mayflower's point although he/she could have made it a bit more "gently".
Lots countries were founded on genocide and ethnic cleansing - it used to be called "empire building", the pagan bit had me confused too.
I also think that millions of people living out their retirement in poverty is nothing to "chuckle" about.
Lots countries were founded on genocide and ethnic cleansing - it used to be called "empire building", the pagan bit had me confused too.
I also think that millions of people living out their retirement in poverty is nothing to "chuckle" about.
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Jul 19th 2006, 4:59 pm
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Re: US 'could be going bankrupt' says research by the Federal Reserve
Originally Posted by Ray
By pagan he may mean non-religious or :
one who has little or no religion and who delights in sensual pleasures and material goods : an irreligious or hedonistic person...
But wait !!! thats half of BE ..bloody pagans everywhere ...
one who has little or no religion and who delights in sensual pleasures and material goods : an irreligious or hedonistic person...
But wait !!! thats half of BE ..bloody pagans everywhere ...
They didn't get it.
Jul 19th 2006, 5:01 pm
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Re: US 'could be going bankrupt' says research by the Federal Reserve
Originally Posted by gardnma
Being in the South you tend to meet more religious people. I was asked by someone which church I attended (assumption being that everyone attends...). My reply was that being from England, I'm a Druid, but dont wear the outfit as it tends to get misunderstood in this part of the country.They didn't get it.
Jul 19th 2006, 5:06 pm
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Re: US 'could be going bankrupt' says research by the Federal Reserve
Originally Posted by TouristTrap
I vote this post wins post of the week..NOT.
The words, flying, head, over come to mind as I read it.
The words, flying, head, over come to mind as I read it.
Jul 19th 2006, 5:09 pm
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Re: US 'could be going bankrupt' says research by the Federal Reserve
Originally Posted by Ray
By pagan he may mean non-religious or :
one who has little or no religion and who delights in sensual pleasures and material goods : an irreligious or hedonistic person...
But wait !!! thats half of BE ..bloody pagans everywhere ...
one who has little or no religion and who delights in sensual pleasures and material goods : an irreligious or hedonistic person...
But wait !!! thats half of BE ..bloody pagans everywhere ...
Jul 19th 2006, 5:11 pm
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Re: US 'could be going bankrupt' says research by the Federal Reserve
Originally Posted by irnbru4u
Whatever meaning you use for pagan -I don't think the puritans where any of that especially with material goods. Cabritpop was leftfield with that one.
Jul 19th 2006, 5:19 pm
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Re: US 'could be going bankrupt' says research by the Federal Reserve
Originally Posted by Ray
Where did he mention Puritans .. I missed it ...
Cabritpop said this country was founded on paganism. I would say a large lot where puritans but the initial laws / way of life (according to the history channel and what I was taught in school) and what the americans reinact at thanksgiving - were strict puritan - not paganism.
Jul 19th 2006, 5:25 pm
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Re: US 'could be going bankrupt' says research by the Federal Reserve
Originally Posted by irnbru4u
OK get your point.
Cabritpop said this country was founded on paganism. I would say a large lot where puritans but the initial laws / way of life (according to the history channel and what I was taught in school) and what the americans reinact at thanksgiving - were strict puritan - not paganism.
Cabritpop said this country was founded on paganism. I would say a large lot where puritans but the initial laws / way of life (according to the history channel and what I was taught in school) and what the americans reinact at thanksgiving - were strict puritan - not paganism.
Jul 19th 2006, 5:29 pm
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Re: US 'could be going bankrupt' says research by the Federal Reserve
Originally Posted by Ray
Paganism is not just on type of sect ..it really means beliefs and practices of natural or polytheistic religions.. so in truth the red indian who wordhipped the sun, moon, earth etc ... would be pagans ... or someone who worships something other than God .. the Islamic word is ..Mushrik...
Jul 19th 2006, 6:02 pm
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Re: US 'could be going bankrupt' says research by the Federal Reserve
Originally Posted by cabritpop
In the United States in the 19th century there were numerous instances of relocation of Native American peoples from their traditional areas to often remote reservations elsewhere in the country, particularly in the Indian Removal policy of the 1830s. The Trail of Tears.
Food for thought.
Jul 19th 2006, 6:17 pm
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Re: US 'could be going bankrupt' says research by the Federal Reserve
Originally Posted by snowbunny
So if the Native Americans wanted their land back and a sovereign state, and started a suicide bombing campaign, how would that differ from Palestine? Is it because the "stealing" happened in the 19th century vs the 20th?
Food for thought.
Food for thought.
Jul 19th 2006, 6:19 pm
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Re: US 'could be going bankrupt' says research by the Federal Reserve
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
Why don't the Palestinians start building casinos?
Jul 21st 2006, 6:48 am
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Re: US 'could be going bankrupt' says research by the Federal Reserve
Originally Posted by cabritpop
Sorry but the Federal Reserve is not a Liberal or Conservative entity now is it?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Reserve
The main tasks of the Federal Reserve System are to:
* Supervise and regulate banks
* Implement monetary policy by open market operations, setting the discount rate, and setting the reserve ratio
* Maintain a strong payments system
* Control the amount of currency that is made and destroyed on a day to day basis (in conjunction with the Mint and Bureau of Engraving and Printing)
Other tasks include:
* Economic research
* Economic education
* Community outreach
I think this report is part of the research and education no?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Reserve
The main tasks of the Federal Reserve System are to:
* Supervise and regulate banks
* Implement monetary policy by open market operations, setting the discount rate, and setting the reserve ratio
* Maintain a strong payments system
* Control the amount of currency that is made and destroyed on a day to day basis (in conjunction with the Mint and Bureau of Engraving and Printing)
Other tasks include:
* Economic research
* Economic education
* Community outreach
I think this report is part of the research and education no?
