Halliburton Supports Republicians. Is This Good for America?

[Aaron]

Seems a strange reply. Are you defending defrauding the American tax payer by Halliburton and other companies?

I'm saying YOU are un-American.

 

[FR7 Baptist]

I'm saying YOU are un-American.

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[rbell]

Labor Unions have cost the American tax payer billions and yet have never paid any taxes at all. Now we see they are primarily responsible for the bankruptcy of GM. Why is it they support Democrats? Why is it Democrats continue to support and favor labor unions that have caused the US such harm?

Totally off topic. If you want to discuss this start a new thread.

Just pointing out that anyone can play your stupid game. Don't like it much , do ya?:smilewinkgrin:

If we're going to talk about entities that cost the taxpayers money and buy politicians, let's talk about a bunch of them who own both parties. Whadda ya say?

Fair and balanced. Ya like it?

It is totally on topic and perfectly points out your hypocrisy. I guess we can blame that on a gene too.

Since you opened the door... bringing the unions into the discussion is not off topic.

Dude, you opened the door to "evil by association" comparisons. If you're not willing to discuss how both parties are guilty, then all you're doing is espousing hate towards one.

Don't normally quote this much...but I thought showing the abject hypocrisy of Crabby's argument would be appropo.

And now, since he has been shown up in this thread, I forecast one of Crabby's patented "convenient disappearances."

(either that, or homework assignments, and more evasion of the question).

BTW--if one of you do start a new thread, ten bucks says Crabby won't post a thing on it. He has no cogent answer. And he knows that we know it.

 

[sag38]

Where or where is Crabby with his homework assignment? I so looked forward to not doing it!!!

 

[rbell]

Where or where is Crabby with his homework assignment? I so looked forward to not doing it!!!

Typical CTB behavior. He was called on his intellectual dishonesty. Rather than engage in a debate, he disappears.

 

[Crabtownboy]

I am still waiting for someone to answer the initial questions. Seems many want to call names and attempt insults to avoid answering.

There is no reason to answer insults ... but I do think the moderators might say a few words to those who engage in such activity and do not contribute meaningful replies to the questions asked.

Tom B. came the closest by saying that in his opinion Halliburton should not be held up as a role model of business ethics. Those were not his exact words, but that was the meaning as I understood them.

I did find it amusing that someone called me un-American for being against corporate fraud that fleeces the American tax payer.

 

[targus]

I am still waiting for someone to answer the initial questions.

Your question assumes facts not in evidence.

First you need to establish the premise of your question.

Debate 101

 

[Crabtownboy]

Your question assumes facts not in evidence.

First you need to establish the premise of your question.

Debate 101

Do you believe it is all right to charge the US government for thousands of meals never served on a daily basis? Pentagon auditors found that Halliburton in one camp billed for an average 42,000 meals a day but serving only 14,000.

 

[Tom Bryant]

I am still waiting for someone to answer the initial questions. Seems many want to call names and attempt insults to avoid answering.

There is no reason to answer insults ... but I do think the moderators might say a few words to those who engage in such activity and do not contribute meaningful replies to the questions asked.

Tom B. came the closest by saying that in his opinion Halliburton should not be held up as a role model of business ethics. Those were not his exact words, but that was the meaning as I understood them.

I did find it amusing that someone called me un-American for being against corporate fraud that fleeces the American tax payer.

I said that, but you've never answered why you only choose to pick on Halliburton. You are a typical leftist. The only wrong done is when someone chooses to support people other than left wingers.

 

[Crabtownboy]

I said that, but you've never answered why you only choose to pick on Halliburton. You are a typical leftist. The only wrong done is when someone chooses to support people other than left wingers.

Halliburton was chosen because that is the company the article was about. Also it is a US company that has used the law to avoid paying taxes on huge profits for years. What they have done as far as taxes are concerned may be legal, but I do not consider it ethical. Nor do I consider their overcharging ethical. If the article had been about another US company I would have criticized it also. What is so sacrosanct about Halliburton that they are above criticism and bring about ire from conservatives.

 

[Bro. Curtis]

The title of the thread is Halliburton Supports Republicians. Is This Good for America?

Now that the title has been shown to be untrue, you want to change the subject. Isn't there a rule against flaming ?

 

[Crabtownboy]

The title of the thread is Halliburton Supports Republicians. Is This Good for America?

Now that the title has been shown to be untrue, you want to change the subject. Isn't there a rule against flaming ?

I do not believe it has been shown to be untrue. The article says they gave money to one Democrat and to 13 Republicans.

But not to quibble ... let's broader the question. It is good for any politician from any party to accept money from such a corporation knowing they will be expected to, at the least, lean toward policies that corporation favors?

 

[Robert Snow]

The title of the thread is Halliburton Supports Republicians. Is This Good for America?

Now that the title has been shown to be untrue, you want to change the subject. Isn't there a rule against flaming ?

Right, Halliburton is given the golden goose by Dick Cheney, but no they don't support republicans. You must be a used car salesman!

Oh, and it now looks like Cheney's former company is responsible for the gulf disaster we recently faced.

 

[Bro. Curtis]

I guess you just can't read, Robert, and I'm not going to waste time.

Crabby, the article has been proved untrue. This is not a quibble. It is you setting up a false premise and asking us to defend it. And when carpro asked the same question you just did, you told him he was off-topic. It is dishonest. You are dishonest. People are stupid to argue with you.

 

[Crabtownboy]

I guess you just can't read, Robert, and I'm not going to waste time.

Crabby, the article has been proved untrue. This is not a quibble. It is you setting up a false premise and asking us to defend it. And when carpro asked the same question you just did, you told him he was off-topic. It is dishonest. You are dishonest. People are stupid to argue with you.

Can you show me where it has been proven untrue? I think you cannot do so. Show me where the pentagon auditors are incorrect and show me where it says that contributions have not been made to Republican candidates as well as to Democratic candidates.

 

[Bro. Curtis]

Wrong again. The title does not say "Haliburton supports both Democrats and Republicans". The title says one thing, and the facts say another. You stepped in it big time, but yer boots must be used to that, by now.

I'd call you a liar, but I figure this is going to be a bad day for you, and you and Robert are probably just throwing a tantrum. Face it, the zero flopped. All the insults to tea partiers and Haliburton booger men won't change that.

 

[Crabtownboy]

Wrong again. The title does not say "Haliburton supports both Democrats and Republicans". The title says one thing, and the facts say another. You stepped in it big time, but yer boots must be used to that, by now.

I'd say that supporting 13 to 1 is pretty strong support, so the title is not incorrect.

I'd call you a liar, but I figure this is going to be a bad day for you, and you and Robert are probably just throwing a tantrum. Face it, the zero flopped. All the insults to tea partiers and Haliburton booger men won't change that.

Thanks. Do you support any company following practices that cheat the US government and thus the US tax payer?

 

[Bro. Curtis]

I don't supoort arguing with people who distort and manipulate facts.

Have a blessed day.

 

[Crabtownboy]

Have a blessed day.

Thank you. I hope you have a most blessed day also.

 

[Tom Bryant]

Seems a strange reply. Are you defending defrauding the American tax payer by Halliburton and other companies?

Targus pointed out that YOU were the one bringing in other corporations, others pointed out that it wasn't just Halliburton. You chose Halliburton for 2 reasons, 1) the article was about them and 2) the gave primarily to the Republican party.

But you enlarged the subject and others just drove thru the road you paved. Then you do your typical thing and refuse to answer or respond. You are the proto-typical leftist. When the debate goes against you, you move on to another hit and run post aimed at conservatives.