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| Topic | Logistically, how does the govt printing more money ruin the economy? |
| IdiotMachine 10/17/19 9:59:46 PM #13 | Dragonblade01 posted... IdiotMachine posted...Dragonblade01 posted...More money in the economy means that money is exchanged more often. That means more money gets into more hands. This upsets supply and demand (more money means more people can demand), and prices naturally inflate to adjust in many cases as long as the product/service isn't super inelastic. But that still doesn't answer the question. If I have $5,000 in my account, I can only take out $5,000. If I make $50,000 a year, I still only make $50,000 a year. This goes for everyone. So how, logistically, does printing more money actually get into the economy to make everything more expensive? --- |
| Topic | Logistically, how does the govt printing more money ruin the economy? |
| IdiotMachine 10/17/19 9:55:14 PM #9 | Dragonblade01 posted... More money in the economy means that money is exchanged more often. That means more money gets into more hands. This upsets supply and demand (more money means more people can demand), and prices naturally inflate to adjust in many cases as long as the product/service isn't super inelastic. boxington posted... you'd have more bills circulating that represented less value, or something Sure I get that. The question is, exactly how does that money actually get into the economy? How does the government just give people money? --- |
| Topic | Logistically, how does the govt printing more money ruin the economy? |
| IdiotMachine 10/17/19 9:53:57 PM #7 | Veggeta X posted... Because it costs more to make more? wat... So if the mint starts printing 10x the current amount, how exactly does that money get into regular people's hands to start making everything 10x more expensive? It's not like every company will collectively go "okay let's start paying everyone 10x more". --- |
| Topic | Logistically, how does the govt printing more money ruin the economy? |
| IdiotMachine 10/17/19 9:50:58 PM #3 | MasterGakke posted... Username checks out. Explain it then, Mr SmartyPants. --- |
| Topic | Logistically, how does the govt printing more money ruin the economy? |
| IdiotMachine 10/17/19 9:45:28 PM #1 | Say the US mint starts printing more money. How exactly does the mint inject this money into the economy to effectively ruin the money's value? What if they do it quietly? Would it still cause hyper inflation? --- |
| Topic | I don't like how democrats are so passive. |
| IdiotMachine 10/16/19 5:39:02 PM #1 | |
| Topic | Your thoughts on the Pixel 4? |
| IdiotMachine 10/15/19 10:26:09 PM #1 | |
| Topic | You guys remember those "snuff" films: Faces of Death? |
| IdiotMachine 10/14/19 9:23:45 PM #1 | |
| Topic | $486 to close a pool? Reasonable? |
| IdiotMachine 10/12/19 1:43:38 PM #11 | Damn_Underscore posted... Are you supposed to drain the pool in the winter? I feel like people I know who have pools don't drain them because I always see dirty water in the spring when the pools are uncovered. But that could just be accumulation from over the winter. From researching online, you're supposed to drain the water to below the skimmer. Some drain it below the return for "extra insurance" so that the pipes don't get frozen. --- |
| Topic | $486 to close a pool? Reasonable? |
| IdiotMachine 10/12/19 1:34:19 PM #9 | The Admiral posted... Just letting water out of the pool. No effort required. How do I just "let water out of the pool"? Looking at my pump skid, I don't see a "drain" option. So I assume I'd have to go get a submersible pump. The Admiral posted... Letting water out of the filer and adding some winterizer, which can be purchased for under $30 It's approximately a 60,000 gallon pool, so I'd need 2x 35,000 gallons making it $100. --- |
| Topic | $486 to close a pool? Reasonable? |
| IdiotMachine 10/12/19 1:33:19 PM #8 | This is an inground pool, so plugs for the return jets. Seems like the hardest part is ensuring there's no water left in the pipes, the pump, filter, and heater, which I have no idea how to do. --- |
| Topic | $486 to close a pool? Reasonable? |
| IdiotMachine 10/12/19 1:13:32 PM #1 | No idea if this is reasonable or not, since only one company is responding to my request for a quote. What's included: *Drain pool below skimmers and returns *Winterizing the pipes *Draining and winterizing the pump, heater, and filter *Pool winterizing kit (chemicals) *Pillow cover if not owner-provided *Plugs and various parts if not owner-provided *Installation of the pool cover Seems sort of excessive... --- |
| Topic | It's crazy to me people don't need to make money. |
| IdiotMachine 10/11/19 3:58:53 PM #11 | I guess for small jobs, handymen are better. But even them, they don't answer or return calls. --- |
| Topic | It's crazy to me people don't need to make money. |
| IdiotMachine 10/11/19 12:49:47 PM #4 | Johnny_Nutcase posted... You're pissed because you need something fixed and the bastard is brushing you off huh? Yup. Happened so many times. With multiple top rated companies (via home advisor, Google, Yelp, etc.). Seems like the only way to actually get someone is to know someone else, get referred, and say that you were referred by "x". --- |
| Topic | Wow no wonder the new generation is called entitled |
| IdiotMachine 10/11/19 12:44:32 PM #7 | One of the first things I asked my manager was how do I get promoted... What's wrong with that? --- |
| Topic | It's crazy to me people don't need to make money. |
| IdiotMachine 10/11/19 12:42:27 PM #1 | They just have too much business and don't give a crap. Experienced this mainly with roofers, hvac techs, plumbers, and even car dealers; you call them, leave a voicemail, and they never return calls. Must be nice... --- |
| Topic | When driving do you always speed up through the yellow light? |
| IdiotMachine 10/11/19 11:04:00 AM #6 | |
| Topic | I don't like older movies because the actors overact. |
| IdiotMachine 10/11/19 10:17:46 AM #7 | ALIEN_WORK2HOP posted... define old? I meant like pre 1970s era... not the 90s... --- |
| Topic | I don't like older movies because the actors overact. |
| IdiotMachine 10/11/19 10:06:29 AM #1 | It feels more like a filmed stage play vs. a movie. In addition, there are many "flaws" (unintended shaky cams, broken effects, things that should be in focus but are not, etc.). --- |
| Topic | What's with all these companies pandering to China? |
| IdiotMachine 10/11/19 12:07:07 AM #12 | PMarth2002 posted... IdiotMachine posted...Don't they have more business in US than in China? Yes, but the citizens have significantly less money than us, and their economy is second to us. --- |
| Topic | What's with all these companies pandering to China? |
| IdiotMachine 10/11/19 12:03:13 AM #10 | |
| Topic | What's with all these companies pandering to China? |
| IdiotMachine 10/10/19 11:45:45 PM #1 | |
| Topic | Do you tip Uber drivers? |
| IdiotMachine 10/10/19 9:58:53 PM #5 | REMercsChamp posted... Yes but only out of fear that they might pull a gun on me if I don't If you're tipping through the app, they don't know if you tipped or not. --- |
| Topic | Do you tip Uber drivers? |
| IdiotMachine 10/10/19 9:46:45 PM #1 | Topic. - Results (10 votes)
Yes.
60% (6 votes)
6
No.
40% (4 votes)
4
Vox video on this topic:  --- |
| Topic | Bye guys. |
| IdiotMachine 10/09/19 12:07:33 AM #10 | |
| Topic | I'm getting ostracized for reporting my coworker to HR. |
| IdiotMachine 10/06/19 10:07:04 AM #200 | So this thread sort of blew up. Here are some more details: *I am Asian (not Southeast Asian). *She made the remark after a black male coworker left the lunch (he plays pick up soccer, sponsored by our company, and his team is predominantly black, and has been in the top 3 for the past 4 years they started). *She does make other race-related jokes (small eyes was directed to me once and asking me where my chopsticks were). *The race comment three weeks ago was the one that pushed me over the edge I suppose. Now the company employs over 5,000 people, where her group and my group is made up of ~15 people each. So I could change departments.... Maybe even change to a different location. But I don't want to do that. It's like I'm giving up. --- |
| Topic | I'm getting ostracized for reporting my coworker to HR. |
| IdiotMachine 10/05/19 7:48:09 PM #47 | Elmer_Glue posted... What did you expect for snitching on someone? Especially so blatantly? At your next job just do it anonymously. I thought it would remain anonymous.l between the managers and HR. --- |
| Topic | I'm getting ostracized for reporting my coworker to HR. |
| IdiotMachine 10/05/19 7:31:10 PM #34 | NeoShadowhen posted... Out of curiosity TC, what part of the country are you in? Northeast. Central PA. --- |
| Topic | I'm getting ostracized for reporting my coworker to HR. |
| IdiotMachine 10/05/19 6:47:50 PM #15 | Esrac posted... Sounds like no one wants to hang out with you because you're too sensitive and a tattle-tale. coh posted... Sounds like youre being overly sensitive By not doing anything, it's further reinforcing that type of behavior should be allowed. It shouldn't be. --- |
| Topic | I'm getting ostracized for reporting my coworker to HR. |
| IdiotMachine 10/05/19 6:38:44 PM #9 | Abiz_ posted... Well, I don't believe you. Your group and her group both dropped you? Sounds like you chose to ignore the context or nuisance and now people don't like you for it or trust you. I'll try to be as sensitive as possible: We were talking about sports, and she said that certain races are just naturally good at them because of how they were bred for those traits "back then". --- |
| Topic | I'm getting ostracized for reporting my coworker to HR. |
| IdiotMachine 10/05/19 6:30:59 PM #1 | She said something really racist during our lunch meeting, and it bothered me so much. I went to her privately and told her about it; she brushed it off, that it's just a joke / she was "just sayin", and I should be more understanding. I talked to my manager about it, who brought in my coworker's manager and HR rep. I then filed a formal complaint. She was put on paid leave for one week (she's coming back to work on Monday). Now everyone in my group and her group, as well as those who were at the lunch, are picking on me... I feel like an idiot. I don't want to go back to HR and say they're picking on me. What do? --- |
| Topic | Do you live in a no fault auto insurance state? |
| IdiotMachine 10/05/19 5:34:02 PM #11 | BignutzisBack posted... Do you at least know if you live in a state with a modified no-fault plan or an add-on plan? I live in a state that gives you an option. I pay for my full tort rights. --- |
| Topic | Turns out the Conservative Canadian PM candidate has American citizenship |
| IdiotMachine 10/05/19 3:48:19 PM #2 | |
| Topic | Do you live in a no fault auto insurance state? |
| IdiotMachine 10/05/19 3:31:54 PM #5 | BignutzisBack posted... IdiotMachine posted...No, I don't live in a communist/socialist wannabe state that mandates I pay for other people's mistakes. Sure it is. If I hit you, we're both at fault. --- |
| Topic | Do you live in a no fault auto insurance state? |
| IdiotMachine 10/05/19 11:52:06 AM #2 | No, I don't live in a communist/socialist wannabe state that mandates I pay for other people's mistakes. --- |
| Topic | What idiot came up with a peppermint flavored heartburn medicine? |
| IdiotMachine 10/05/19 11:39:25 AM #1 | |
| Topic | Anybody's beta msg posting thing not working? |
| IdiotMachine 10/04/19 6:37:18 PM #2 | |
| Topic | Post your reaction if/when Trump loses |
| IdiotMachine 10/04/19 6:36:53 PM #2 | |
| Topic | Went to Olive Garden an hour before they closed... Got treated like shit. |
| IdiotMachine 10/03/19 9:41:00 PM #5 | Lairen posted... Hope you didnt tip. Leave comments on their site for feedback. I left a standard 15% tip, then left a bad feedback on the survey that the ziosk thing asks. --- |
| Topic | Went to Olive Garden an hour before they closed... Got treated like shit. |
| IdiotMachine 10/03/19 9:27:56 PM #1 | They close at 10, got there 8:50ish, and finished now (9:30ish). The whole time, they treated us like crap. I thought 1 hour before is fair game, and 30 minutes before is rude. --- |
| Topic | What do you think of Jared Leto? |
| IdiotMachine 10/01/19 9:34:46 PM #1 | Between Suicide Squad and Blade Runner, I don't like his acting at all. Every time he was on film, the movie screeched to a halt, and became "look at me acting!". --- |
| Topic | Woman blocks the path of an elderly lady trying to cross the street |
| IdiotMachine 09/30/19 8:04:48 PM #2 | |
| Topic | Average person needs to make $22/hr (or $43k/yr) to break even. |
| IdiotMachine 09/29/19 12:47:38 PM #55 | HydraSlayer82 posted... Our student loans are 8%. My mortgage is the same as yours though. Our car loans are 0%. Im putting aside 21% of my pay for retirement. Dont give a shit about material things. Ah... 8% seems pretty bad. Why not refinance? --- |
| Topic | Average person needs to make $22/hr (or $43k/yr) to break even. |
| IdiotMachine 09/29/19 12:44:15 PM #49 | HydraSlayer82 posted... Me and the wife are paying $2200 a month to pay them off early. Ill be student loan debt free in 3 years. Our mortgage is 3.25%, our student loans are around 3.5%, and our car loans are around 0-1%. I personally see no value then paying minimum, then using the rest of the money for investments. --- |
| Topic | Average person needs to make $22/hr (or $43k/yr) to break even. |
| IdiotMachine 09/29/19 12:41:28 PM #46 | pls posted... How the fuck are you paying $700 a month in student loans? My wife and I are paying this much. But that's for a 10 year loan for two people.... --- |
| Topic | Average person needs to make $22/hr (or $43k/yr) to break even. |
| IdiotMachine 09/29/19 12:38:28 PM #41 | pls posted... The average fucking person does, dude. And that's who you are posting about. The typical term length for auto loans is 68 months, with loans of 72 and 84 months becoming increasingly common. https://www.valuepenguin.com/auto-loans/average-auto-loan-interest-rates#term Holy shit you weren't kidding. --- |
| Topic | Average person needs to make $22/hr (or $43k/yr) to break even. |
| IdiotMachine 09/29/19 12:36:21 PM #37 | pls posted... Since most car notes are financed over 7 years, the average payment for an $18,000 car would be around $250 a month. Over 7 years? Get outta here. Who finances cars more than 3 years? (unless you get a really low interest rate) Gobstoppers12 posted... ....? Who says it has to be $7k? You know you can get different payment plans, right? I recognized that just now... I was mainly talking 36 months. --- |
| Topic | Average person needs to make $22/hr (or $43k/yr) to break even. |
| IdiotMachine 09/29/19 12:34:44 PM #34 | HydraSlayer82 posted... Youve obviously never bought a car. We have two cars. Approx. $400/mo each. One with 0%, the other with 1% financing. Both cars were around $20k when we bought them. Unless you guys are saying get car loan terms more than 36 months, I have no idea how you guys think $200/mo on a car is actually modest. --- |
| Topic | Average person needs to make $22/hr (or $43k/yr) to break even. |
| IdiotMachine 09/29/19 12:32:41 PM #31 | Gobstoppers12 posted... IdiotMachine posted... What kind of a car can you even get for $7k, that wouldn't be plagued with mechanical issues? --- |
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