See, not everyone who criticizes the Federal Reserve's secrecy is a right wing loon

[Paranormal Inquirer]

http://robertreich.org/post/489217942/the-fed-in-hot-water

I made a previous thread here where I questioned why is that anytime anyone legitimately questions the Fed's secrecy (not independence), we are lumped in with Ron Paul/libertarian/conspiracy theorist crazies.

 

[Dancing David]

Then this means what? So the HuffPo says something, ooh, ahh, get the lawn chairs.

 

[Paranormal Inquirer]

Then this means what? So the HuffPo says something, ooh, ahh, get the lawn chairs.

It's not the Huffington Post saying anything; it's Robert Reich. The Huffington Post only serves as a platform for important people to post their ideas.

Perhaps it would have been better if I posted the link to his blog directly: http://robertreich.org/

 

[Dancing David]

Yeah, well the decision was made, and it was what was done. I do not think that you have demonstrated your case very well, plenty of people comment of the Fed all the time, and they are not called "Ron Paul/libertarian/conspiracy theorist crazies".

 

[Paranormal Inquirer]

Yeah, well the decision was made, and it was what was done. I do not think that you have demonstrated your case very well, plenty of people comment of the Fed all the time, and they are not called "Ron Paul/libertarian/conspiracy theorist crazies".

I'm guessing you don't frequent this forum very often....

But here you go: http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=5741758#post5741758

 

[Paranormal Inquirer]

Yeah, well the decision was made, and it was what was done.

Which decision are you referring to here?

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

http://robertreich.org/post/489217942/the-fed-in-hot-water

I made a previous thread here where I questioned why is that anytime anyone legitimately questions the Fed's secrecy (not independence), we are lumped in with Ron Paul/libertarian/conspiracy theorist crazies.

You're right - not everyone who criticizes the Fed is a right wing loon. It's just that 99.99999% of them are.

 

[BenBurch]

You're right - not everyone who criticizes the Fed is a right wing loon. It's just that 99.99999% of them are.

The rest are left-wing loons.

 

[DC]

I dont get that either.
Its like for some the Federal Reserve Bank is holy and has not to be questioned by humans.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I dont get that either.
Its like for some the Federal Reserve Bank is holy and has not to be questioned by humans.

All institutions are open for questioning. However, in my experience, the loonies are obsessed with the Fed and all of their "questions" drown out legitimate questions.

 

[TriskettheKid]

All institutions are open for questioning. However, in my experience, the loonies are obsessed with the Fed and all of their "questions" drown out legitimate questions.

I'd also point out that they also fail to think through what it is they are suggesting.

 

[theprestige]

It's not the Huffington Post saying anything; it's Robert Reich. The Huffington Post only serves as a platform for important people to post their ideas.

Perhaps it would have been better if I posted the link to his blog directly: http://robertreich.org/

You seem to be assuming there's a consensus about the importance of Robert Reich or his ideas.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

You seem to be assuming there's a consensus about the importance of Robert Reich or his ideas.

I would say there is a consensus that his ideas are legitimate. In other words, he's not a nut.

 

[Dancing David]

I'm guessing you don't frequent this forum very often....

But here you go: http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=5741758#post5741758

Oh, so a post by the Central Scutinizer represents all people in some place, okay.

I come to Politics until I think I might get a warning.

 

[Dancing David]

Which decision are you referring to here?

The ones that Reich mentions in the HuffPo editorial?

I agree that paulson has a lot of power in the bail out. And that there was not enough oversight.

(But then I am a left wing kook!)

 

[theprestige]

I would say there is a consensus that his ideas are legitimate. In other words, he's not a nut.

I should think it's possible to not be a nut but still not always have "legitimate" ideas.

But my point was that JohntheRevelator characterized the Huffington Post as a place for "important people" to present their ideas; e.g., Robert Reich.

While I'm sure that HuffPo would think it very good advertising copy, it rather begs the question, doesn't it?