Here's a question for all those supposed conservative capitalists out there,

archives said:
Just attempting to stimulate conversation/exchanges, is the purpose of a forum

Hey, you should be happy, you don't see me posting the "Trump is a dumb ass criminal" or the "Republicans are Nazis" do you?
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the discussion of the price of goods in an emergency situation is a good topic.
 
archives said:
Meanwhile, to begin, the question I asked isn't based upon a "hypothetical," it happened in both Florida and Texas

Our economy is a mixed economy, and has been since the 19th Century, as is most economies in the world if not all economies. Your importing the "crony capitalism" rhetoric is irrelevant

So based upon what you are saying, you can make a case for the Martin Shkrelis of the world, love to see that one

What you are completely ignoring is the fact that some supplies in an emergency as we witnessed recently are inelastic, there are no easily obtainable substitutes, which raises ethical considerations you've ignored

And lastly, forget the "big brother" nonsense, old cliches, easy rhetoric
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I think it is cute you are trying to pretend you understand economics with terms like "inelastic"

Tell ya what Legion. Take a position and we can proceed from there.
 
archives said:
no one approves of price gouging at the time of an emergency, however, isn't price gouging actually the invisible hand at work, price following demand, the economy itself dictating the distribution of scarce resources?

If not, then you aren't agreeing to price controls, the Government becoming involved in the economy?
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It takes a special kind of asshole to drum up a scenario like this, and brother, you ARE that special kind of asshole. Of course I don't support price gouging -- not in the event of a natural disaster, at least.

How did you come up with this?
 
cawacko said:
Funny you don't ask liberals the same question as if they aren't capitalist. That's not deflection at all.

Uber and surge pricing is the discussion. Yes the market responds to scarcity and demand and prices accordingly. That's how the (free) market works
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You don't have to use Uber if you don't want to pay the extra. The gas stations collectively gouge the consumer, so there's no choice but to pay more.
 
Granule said:
It takes a special kind of asshole to drum up a scenario like this, and brother, you ARE that special kind of asshole. Of course I don't support price gouging -- not in the event of a natural disaster, at least.

How did you come up with this?
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It is a real question, one applicable to events in Florida and Texas, if you are a strong believer in capitalism as most comservatives are, it raises conflict
 
I Love America said:
I think it is cute you are trying to pretend you understand economics with terms like "inelastic"

Tell ya what Legion. Take a position and we can proceed from there.
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Inelastic is a common economic term, most learned that in high school

And the point hasn't changed, I if you are a true believer in capitalism you then you have to accept price gouging as a reality, plus I noticed you didn't answer the questions on Martin Shkreli
 
archives said:
It is a real question, one applicable to events in Florida and Texas, if you are a strong believer in capitalism as most comservatives are, it raises conflict
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Uh-uh. it's an asshole's scenario.

You're a communist and a true hater of capitalism, and you'll come up with any angle you can think of to help destroy it.

I gave you my take, and it is the correct take. Only an asshole would be for that kind of price gouging, and you came up with a scenario that involves it. This tells everyone here where your mind's at. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if you secretly were for price gouging during natural disasters only because it causes anguish and pain.
 
archives said:
Inelastic is a common economic term, most learned that in high school

And the point hasn't changed, I if you are a true believer in capitalism you then you have to accept price gouging as a reality, plus I noticed you didn't answer the questions on Martin Shkreli
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I believe in free markets. That doesn't necessarily equate to capitalism as it is practiced in the USA. And I have zero problem with what he did. Is that what you were trying to get to Legion? Was this thread a bait and switch to talk about sick people. Let me save you some time Legion Troll. You want come up with one single scenario in which I won't support the free market.

You know since you started sexting with Christiefan, you have gotten sloppy
 
evince said:
then we have been a socialist country since we began idiot
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Wrong again, Mrs Marx.

NO country should ever be saddled with the left's brand of "well fettered" capitalism. It's hell on earth for everyone involved. Except, of course, for you stupid masochists.
 
archives said:
no one approves of price gouging at the time of an emergency, however, isn't price gouging actually the invisible hand at work, price following demand, the economy itself dictating the distribution of scarce resources?
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are people freely paying the high prices?........
 
cawacko said:
Funny you don't ask liberals the same question as if they aren't capitalist. That's not deflection at all.

Uber and surge pricing is the discussion. Yes the market responds to scarcity and demand and prices accordingly. That's how the (free) market works
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It wasn't until you steered it that way.
 
archives said:
no one approves of price gouging at the time of an emergency, however, isn't price gouging actually the invisible hand at work, price following demand, the economy itself dictating the distribution of scarce resources?

If not, then you aren't agreeing to price controls, the Government becoming involved in the economy?
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I would answer that, but that's a really stupid comparison,

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