lukin Posted September 22, 2011 Report Posted September 22, 2011 Mark Steyn is one of the few people in this world who really understands what is going on in the world. Too bad the left fears him so much. http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/video/search/Mark%20Steyn/whats-ahead/1136235227001 Quote
guyser Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 Mark Steyn is one of the few people in this world who really understands what is going on in the world. That is all. Quote
lukin Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) That is all. He makes too much sense guyser. What's your opinion? Edited September 23, 2011 by lukin Quote
eyeball Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 Mark Steyn says that when America falls off the economic cliff it will make a louder thud than Ireland, Greece or Portugal. While he seems to grasp that the bigger you are the harder you fall, Steyn really doesn't know shit from Shinola. I was saying it would be more like a giant splat than a thud way back when Steyn was still masturbating to the idea the US would be the greatest hyper-power the universe has ever seen. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
Wild Bill Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 While he seems to grasp that the bigger you are the harder you fall, Steyn really doesn't know shit from Shinola. I was saying it would be more like a giant splat than a thud way back when Steyn was still masturbating to the idea the US would be the greatest hyper-power the universe has ever seen. So obviously you've never read any of his books, have you? We bow to your informed opinion! Quote "A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul." -- George Bernard Shaw "There is no point in being difficult when, with a little extra effort, you can be completely impossible."
bush_cheney2004 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) .... to the idea the US would be the greatest hyper-power the universe has ever seen. He was right...at least for this solar system....for now. Edited September 23, 2011 by bush_cheney2004 Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
lukin Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Posted September 23, 2011 So obviously you've never read any of his books, have you? We bow to your informed opinion! That's obvious.....he just read what someone wrote about Steyn at Rabble. The left is so predictable. The left want America destroyed....and sadly, they are winning. But like I said, it will come back to bite them harder than they could ever imagine. Anyone who understands know that big trouble lay ahead. Just like my lefty acquaintance who spent the past year in Antwerp. He used to spout off the usual left-wing talking points about Steyn that all lefties are rehearsed to spout off. But his experience in Antwerp opened his eyes. He now concedes that Steyn is right on so many fronts. Be prepared. Unfortunatelty, America is done. I don't mean that disrespectfully Bush-Cheney. I used to respect America ofr its freedom and power. It is rapidly losing both, thanks to an empty suit, who is great at reading the telepropmpter, who's most important job previous to becoming Prez was to get paid sitting around thinking great thoughts. Sitting around thinking great thoughts.....what a genius. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) ....Unfortunatelty, America is done. I don't mean that disrespectfully Bush-Cheney. I used to respect America ofr its freedom and power. It is rapidly losing both, thanks to an empty suit, who is great at reading the telepropmpter, who's most important job previous to becoming Prez was to get paid sitting around thinking great thoughts. America is not "done"...and certainly not because of a single president. Even if America were to disappear tomorrow, it's still been a very good run. So cry not for America...but what may replace it. Edited September 23, 2011 by bush_cheney2004 Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
jbg Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 Mark Steyn is one of the few people in this world who really understands what is going on in the world. Too bad the left fears him so much. http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/video/search/Mark%20Steyn/whats-ahead/1136235227001 He writes extremely well. Too bad, in person, that he's miserable, nasty and arrogant. Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
lukin Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Posted September 23, 2011 He writes extremely well. Too bad, in person, that he's miserable, nasty and arrogant. I've never met him in person. Miserable in a neighbourly setting, or miserable and nasty because he has to argue with dumb, know nothing lefties? Quote
jbg Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 I've never met him in person. Miserable in a neighbourly setting, or miserable and nasty because he has to argue with dumb, know nothing lefties? I am going to say the former. The speakers at the forum in New York City were Mark Steyn and Ezra Levant. Both of them were rather nasty in person when I went to talk to them after their speech. And I am an educated, polite left-winger, largely supporting him on the HRC issues which were the subject of some of the discussion. Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
eyeball Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 So obviously you've never read any of his books, have you? After reading his op eds, why would I? We bow to your informed opinion! So you WERE listening when folks like me were telling you years ago the US was going splat. Huh...go figure. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
lukin Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Posted September 23, 2011 After reading his op eds, why would I? So you WERE listening when folks like me were telling you years ago the US was going splat. Huh...go figure. Are you Peter Schiff? Quote
lukin Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Posted September 23, 2011 I am going to say the former. The speakers at the forum in New York City were Mark Steyn and Ezra Levant. Both of them were rather nasty in person when I went to talk to them after their speech. And I am an educated, polite left-winger, largely supporting him on the HRC issues which were the subject of some of the discussion. Explain how they were nasty jbg? I'm interested. Quote
eyeball Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 Are you Peter Schiff? Nope, not I. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
jbg Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 Explain how they were nasty jbg? I'm interested. I asked a supportive question about Steyn's Maclean's article and the HRC persecution and received back the answer "why would I discuss that with you"? Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
lukin Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) It's disappointing to hear that. However, I'm not going to be his friend, but I will continue to read what he has to say. His latest book is great. Edited September 23, 2011 by lukin Quote
lukin Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Posted September 23, 2011 I asked a supportive question about Steyn's Maclean's article and the HRC persecution and received back the answer "why would I discuss that with you"? I understand why you would be upset. In all fairness to Steyn though, with what he was going through with the bogus HRC, I'm sure he was apprehensive about what he said to strangers. There are many people who agree to one's face (not saying that was your intention) then end up stabbing him in the back. Quote
lukin Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Posted September 23, 2011 America is not "done"...and certainly not because of a single president. Even if America were to disappear tomorrow, it's still been a very good run. So cry not for America...but what may replace it. What might replace it is a good question? Short term China...but lack of Chinese females may cause demographic problems (which are currently plaguing spineless Western European countries) in a few generations. Maybe an Iran/North Korea alliance. Quote
jbg Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 I understand why you would be upset. In all fairness to Steyn though, with what he was going through with the bogus HRC, I'm sure he was apprehensive about what he said to strangers. There are many people who agree to one's face (not saying that was your intention) then end up stabbing him in the back. I certainly am not a back-stabbing type of person. That should be obvious to anyone who meets me face to face. I am on their side regarding the HRC's even though I am a lifelong admirer of the many accomplishments of the Arab people, the Palestinians and of PETA. Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
Black Dog Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 He writes extremely well. Too bad, in person, that he's miserable, nasty and arrogant. So what you see on paper is what you get in real life, then. Sadly, this hack has inspired legions of followers somehow even dumber than him. Quote
Shady Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 I am going to say the former. The speakers at the forum in New York City were Mark Steyn and Ezra Levant. Both of them were rather nasty in person when I went to talk to them after their speech. And I am an educated, polite left-winger, largely supporting him on the HRC issues which were the subject of some of the discussion. I saw Ezra Levant speak at UWO last year. He was nice, respectful and pretty charming. In fact, he had a lot of people who significantly disagree with him, talking to him afterwards, all saying pretty nice things, making jokes etc. Quote
Shady Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 So what you see on paper is what you get in real life, then. Sadly, this hack has inspired legions of followers somehow even dumber than him. Sadly, it's the same old song. If you disagree with them, they're dumb. That's acutally pretty dumb in itself. Quote
Boges Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) There are people here saying he's a hack or he's a jerk etc. Not a lot of people saying that the stuff he's saying is actually wrong. Edited September 23, 2011 by Boges Quote
Pliny Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 I certainly am not a back-stabbing type of person. That should be obvious to anyone who meets me face to face. Then you have to stop describing yourself as a polite, left-winger. I am on their side regarding the HRC's even though I am a lifelong admirer of the many accomplishments of the Arab people, the Palestinians and of PETA. Not the generally held view of polite, left-wingers. Quote I want to be in the class that ensures the classless society remains classless.
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