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Old 03-29-2013, 04:04 PM
 
Location: Columbus, OH
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Dont you love how the left wing high 5 and shout for things, and then when we show countries that are EXACTLY what their utopia society is, they start yelling that its right wing.. haha..
Yep. They do it everytime.

They also claim Somalia is libertarian and capitalistic. lols. I never knew Communism was a synonym for libertarianism or capitalist.

I'm sure CEOs will move to Mogadishu any day now, given the friendly Hong Kong-like business climate. lols.
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Old 03-29-2013, 04:05 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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Well if you wouldnt stop saying things so ridiculously dumb, then I wouldnt have to keep pointing out you're wrong

In 1980 the Saudi government purchased nearly 100% of the Aramco oil business giving Saudi officials complete control over prices and production

Energy in Saudi Arabia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pointing out me being wrong (which I haven't been) and attacking are two different things. Me smoking crack, or saying I'm "ridiculously dumb" both have nothing to do with the argument at hand. It comes off as a lack of maturity.

Anyways, yes, we all agree the government owns the oil. But the services aren't being paid for by individual taxpayers because there is no income tax.
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Old 03-29-2013, 04:06 PM
 
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Pointing out me being wrong (which I haven't been) and attacking are two different things. Me smoking crack, or saying I'm "ridiculously dumb" both have nothing to do with the argument at hand. It comes off as a lack of maturity.

Anyways, yes, we all agree the government owns the oil. But the services aren't being paid for by individual taxpayers because there is no income tax.
Where did the money come from to purchase the oil companies? Why is this difficult for you? Ooh thats right, you're the one who thinks little magic fairies fall on the earth and provide governments free currency..

ooh btw, its bull **** that they dont have income taxes also
http://www.taxrates.cc/html/saudi-arabia-tax-rates.html
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Old 03-29-2013, 04:08 PM
 
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Pointing out me being wrong (which I haven't been) and attacking are two different things. Me smoking crack, or saying I'm "ridiculously dumb" both have nothing to do with the argument at hand. It comes off as a lack of maturity.

Anyways, yes, we all agree the government owns the oil. But the services aren't being paid for by individual taxpayers because there is no income tax.
I completely agree, but this is what the radical right wingers do when they are put in their place, they resort to childish name calling, personal attacks, and trolling.
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Old 03-29-2013, 04:08 PM
 
Location: Jawjah
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So you quoting something so dumb the 3rd time around = a fact to you..
Have you been to Saudi Arabia? I have been there so yes I do know the local rules the ones I quoted are pretty much spot on and similar to the Tea Party.

There is no point discussing this further with you - heck I am pretty sure if you talk to any GOP leader right now they will tell you the Saudi government is right-wing because no sane person even a GOP leader will say in public that the Saudi government is left-wing. It's not only not true, its just plain silly and will have you laughed at in your face like how we are laughing at you right now
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Old 03-29-2013, 04:10 PM
 
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I completely agree, but this is what the radical right wingers do when they are put in their place, they resort to childish name calling, personal attacks, and trolling.
Pot, meet kettle
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Old 03-29-2013, 04:11 PM
 
Location: Dallas, TX
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The last I checked the Tea Party didn't have this on their agenda..... Is gay marriage Constitutional or part of the Constitution?
Given your run-around, I'm guessing the answer is the same, as it would have been if I were to ask a Mullah in one of these Islamic countries. As for your question, DOMA isn't a part of the Constitution either (and doesn't need to be, if you actually understand what is Constitution).
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Old 03-29-2013, 04:12 PM
 
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Have you been to Saudi Arabia? I have been there so yes I do know the local rules the ones I quoted are pretty much spot on and similar to the Tea Party.

There is no point discussing this further with you - heck I am pretty sure if you talk to any GOP leader right now they will tell you the Saudi government is right-wing because no sane person even a GOP leader will say in public that the Saudi government is left-wing. It's not only not true, its just plain silly and will have you laughed at in your face like how we are laughing at you right now
No, I havent been to Saudi Arabia, are you telling me that only people who have been there would know that government owning means of production ie, socialism, isnt right wing? Thats your argument for being this wrong? Haha you went all the way to Saudi Arabia, and your STILL wrong.. thats pretty sad..
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Old 03-29-2013, 04:13 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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Where did the money come from to purchase the oil companies? Why is this difficult for you? Ooh thats right, you're the one who thinks little magic fairies fall on the earth and provide governments free currency..

ooh btw, its bull **** that they dont have income taxes also
Saudi Arabia Tax Rates
Yeah, that's the original source I found when I stated it was 2.5%. Go back and look, I said it. But your buddy said they didn't have one, and since that source is 4 years old I thought something may have changed.

Either way, 2.5% is minuscule, and it wouldn't support the purchase of oil companies, healthcare, etc.
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Old 03-29-2013, 04:13 PM
 
Location: Dallas, TX
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No, I havent been to Saudi Arabia, are you telling me that only people who have been there would know that government owning means of production ie, socialism, isnt right wing?
Monarchies aren't left wing.
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