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Friday September 27, 19
04:34 AM
But, this is how it works, right? We don't dare seek out somebody that these "donors" or the Party don't approve of. Advocating that is bonkers!
I sincerely hope that nobody considers this an endorsement. I still want Oprah
Rich and powerful democrats continue their threats
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If all the world's economists were laid end to end, we wouldn't reach a
conclusion.
-- William Baumol
(Score: 1, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 27 2019, @04:35AM (3 children)
Warren wants to impeach our minority Orange president, which makes her a racist nazi.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 27 2019, @06:00AM (2 children)
Semantics is incredibly important when deciding which type of prejudiced to call people, apparently.
So the first question we need to answer is whether Oompa Loopma is a race, species, or genetic mutation.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 27 2019, @12:28PM (1 child)
Also if good manners is really a requirement for going far.
(Score: 3, Informative) by DannyB on Friday September 27 2019, @03:51PM
Seeing how low the bar for manners has dropped, even during the campaign of the current administration, I would say that manners is no longer a requirement.
In fact, lack of manners, total disrespect will rally the base. Use kindergarten style names for your opponents. It's the world we now live in.
Is there a chemotherapy treatment for excessively low blood alcohol level?
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 27 2019, @04:55AM (1 child)
If Biden is the candidate NeverTrumper Republicans are salivating over, and Warren wins the nomination, do they have to tear their own skins off?
This move is very tone deaf and will just give Warren "street cred". Her positions are popular and nobody likes fatcat bankers. It's also a nice slap in the face to Sanders, who is mentioned exactly zero times in that article.
(Score: 1, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 27 2019, @06:25AM
This is the mistake they always make: you don't have to get your base to vote for you. If someone really is a never-Trumper or "Blue no matter who," then you don't need to get them to vote for you because, shock of all shock, they already will vote for you. Therefore, you need to get people who normally wouldn't vote for you to do so. Trump did that marvelously by appealing to the populist message, through things like jobs, national security, the economy, etc. He didn't have to get those who hated Hilary and the Dems, he had to get those in the middle who would have been on the fence. It is also how Clinton, Bush, and Obama all won, to name the most recent, and it will be how the next one will win too.
(Score: 4, Insightful) by RamiK on Friday September 27 2019, @08:00AM (8 children)
Don't criticize them for being rational. Learn from them: Vote for policy, not party. If the democrats deliver your policy of choice, vote Democrat. If the republicans do so, vote Republican. Tribalism just splits the votes equally leaving the power over policy points to the donors.
Toute nation a le gouvernement qu'elle mérite.
compiling...
(Score: 2) by Runaway1956 on Friday September 27 2019, @02:28PM (5 children)
Sounds reasonable and rational. But, how many candidates promise this or that "policy" only to renege after winning?
Hail to the Nibbler in Chief.
(Score: 1, Touché) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 27 2019, @03:01PM
Well since you keep defending the biggest lying sack of shit POUTS since Nixon it is safe to say
Shut yer fucking mouth Donnie you're out of your element!!
(Score: 2) by cmdrklarg on Friday September 27 2019, @03:39PM (1 child)
It is definitely a rational way to look at it. It is also rational to realize that it is better to vote for the guy who might renege vs the guy who says they are against said policy.
Some chance is better than no chance at all.
Answer now is don't give in; aim for a new tomorrow.
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Friday September 27 2019, @06:01PM
You can always vote for somebody else when the bums renege. Reelecting them to a 40 year career is bogus. Instead of believing their campaign bullshit, make an effort to check their background just like any other employee.
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 27 2019, @08:52PM (1 child)
They only renege after winning when it comes to policies that help ordinary people. The rich and mega-corporations are always safe when a corporatist is in power (i.e. almost always).
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Friday September 27 2019, @09:48PM
Then the logical option is to, vote them out!
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 27 2019, @03:18PM (1 child)
The time for rationality is passed. In the modern world babies are crying due to fear of climate change. No baby should ever cry.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 27 2019, @03:23PM
Who is this in the pic with greta?
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/310f46470b4547d8ff9ac8e3a9408019c78c5a00ba50ca9431d3da958e8b8621.jpg [disquscdn.com]
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Friday September 27 2019, @10:49AM (8 children)
Man, I'm going George Carlin. Yes, I know he's dead. He'll still be better than anyone from the major parties.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Friday September 27 2019, @06:03PM (7 children)
No, Oprah's cool. Just look at her... The world bows down. We will regain all lost respect.
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Friday September 27 2019, @06:53PM (6 children)
The world includes people who eat insects, snails, and Vegemite. All on purpose. The world is full of idiots.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Friday September 27 2019, @06:59PM (5 children)
Then we're in good company. Look at what the local idiots are doing, who they elect. She's still better than anybody on the list.
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Friday September 27 2019, @07:10PM (4 children)
Carlin's still better. Absolute guarantee he won't do anything bloody stupid that we'll all regret later.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Friday September 27 2019, @07:30PM (3 children)
I'd rather vote for somebody that can keep the chair warm. Personal preference of course, but, you know... I want the place to smell nice
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Friday September 27 2019, @09:38PM (2 children)
Pet Rock, a heated, vibrating (because it might as well vibrate too if it's going to be heated) chair, and a Scentsy with New Car Smell. Damned near perfect unless we get invaded.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Friday September 27 2019, @10:31PM (1 child)
Eh, whatever... If Oprah won't serve, then it's gonna be Whoopi.
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Saturday September 28 2019, @01:32AM
Goldberg or Cushion?
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 2) by cmdrklarg on Friday September 27 2019, @03:41PM (11 children)
Fuck those greedy bastards with a rusty pipe. They are a significant part of the problems this country has.
Answer now is don't give in; aim for a new tomorrow.
(Score: 2) by DannyB on Friday September 27 2019, @03:52PM
I would kindly suggest not using a rusty pipe please.
SLS is on hand, and has no other useful purpose.
Is there a chemotherapy treatment for excessively low blood alcohol level?
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Friday September 27 2019, @05:56PM (9 children)
They are a significant part of the problems this country has.
Only when they win enough votes to occupy the office. That is the only real problem.
Three little words:
Vote them out
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 1, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday September 28 2019, @12:19AM (8 children)
IIUC correctly, he was talking about the bankers.
But you're so narrowly focused on your naive and puerile view that you didn't even get that.
Get a grip and get a clue.
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Saturday September 28 2019, @12:25AM (7 children)
Bankers are given power by the people you elect. Your own naivete betrays you :-)
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday September 28 2019, @01:19AM (6 children)
Money talks.
Until we take the money out of our political system, there will always be those who are swayed by it.
You could kick out every member of the Federal and every state and local government in the US as you suggest, but that won't solve the problem. As long as it takes significant to large amounts of money to get elected, this will be an issue.
Are you really that thick?
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Saturday September 28 2019, @02:11AM (5 children)
Until we take the money out of our political system...
You have to vote it out. There is no other way. Who else is gonna do it? You apparently have trouble comprehending the process and the chain of command. I'll forgive you for that :-)
Riddle me this. If a corporations spends billions on a candidate and nobody votes for him, how does he occupy the office? The money doesn't put him there. Only the the votes can. The voters are responsible for seeking out a suitable candidate, not the party or the media. Are you beginning to understand, or is this still beyond your grasp?
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday September 28 2019, @03:01AM (4 children)
You live in a fantasy world of celluloid villains and no heroes.
Learn something about marketing and advertising.
You've once again shown yourself to be ignorant.
Get a grip and a clue.
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Saturday September 28 2019, @03:24AM
Whatever, you're still trying to blame others for your own choices. That would make you technically *full of it*.
Remember the twelve steps. I'll wait for you to take the first one.
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Saturday September 28 2019, @03:28AM (2 children)
Damn! For got to ask...
How would YOU take the money out of politics??
Remember to start at the beginning, please..
thankyou
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday September 28 2019, @03:45AM (1 child)
Maybe start with a clue.
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Saturday September 28 2019, @04:00AM
Damn! I expected better from my betters! I thought you would know!
Now what?
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..