Another lie wrote:
Delusionator wrote:
Trump: "bring the troops home"
Which, Trump has not done. Another campaign lie.
Thank your boy Barack for expanding so much BS war, that to find the way out takes taking down a Neo-Con/Liberal empire.
Liberals LOVE war!
Already done wrote:
The Republicans demanded reopening of cases at the last second.
PS. You are truly dumb.
Jeff Flake's (RINO) days are numbered.
You know you've lost wrote:
Trump's (RINO) days are numbered.
^ Sorry. I needed to fix my post.
Delusionator wrote:
Another lie wrote:
Which, Trump has not done. Another campaign lie.
Thank your boy Barack for expanding so much BS war, that to find the way out takes taking down a Neo-Con/Liberal empire.
Liberals LOVE war!
Delusionator wrote:
Another lie wrote:
Which, Trump has not done. Another campaign lie.
Thank our boys Bush & Trump for expanding so much BS war, that to find the way out takes taking down a Mobster-Con/Republican empire.
Republicans LOVE war!
You know you've lost wrote:
You know you've lost wrote:
Trump's (RINO) days are numbered.
^ Sorry. I needed to fix my post.
Correct. Trump has 2,316 days remaining.
Delusionator wrote:
Another lie wrote:
Which, Trump has not done. Another campaign lie.
Thank your boy Barack for expanding so much BS war, that to find the way out takes taking down a Neo-Con/Liberal empire.
Liberals LOVE war!
We haven’t left Europe, Korean Peninsula, or Kuwait either. And Kuwait is just a normal duty station now.
Do NOT expect us to EVER leave Afghanistan. It’s too much of a black hole.
Also Trump increased troop levels in Afghanistan by 3000 to 14000 total.
Alan
Trollminator wrote:
I agree with everything you posted. Definitely his weakest book. My guess is he knew he would no longer get any inside scoop so he decided to cash out with this book. On your last point, as I read it I kept thinking if I’m a leader of an enemy nation I would be viewing the recklessness and dysfunction of this adminstration as a once in a lifetime opportunity to further my nation’s interests. We are lucky that a time limit will contain some of the damage, but still we have been in a heap of trouble. If Americans are brain dead enough to re elect him I think the country has no hope going forward. I do believe other leaders globally are aware we have a 5th grader in the WH so they are simply waiting for the next leader to get things back on track. The reputational damage is probably irreversible though - it’s very hard to take the US seriously when you know this is how it’s being run and that it’s even feasible for a pea brain to win.
I agree it is Woodward's weakest book. But still superior to most political accounts I read. Given his age and need to basically transition from one dysfunctional anecdote to another I wasn't exactly expecting brilliant writing.
I have no idea how foreigners take this country seriously now or for the foreseeable. Not only that Trump managed to be elected but that so many people still support him.
Pew Research always does a great job on topics like this. The link is a year old but I doubt much has changed:
http://www.pewglobal.org/2017/06/26/u-s-image-suffers-as-publics-around-world-question-trumps-leadership/Good morning! How are all you LRC stable geniuses doing this fine am?
I want some feedback here. There are a ton of opinions on this thread but I want to try this thought process out.
My premise is that the modern day Republican Party will cease to exist if it keeps operating the way it is now. By not denouncing Trump and by the way Republicans respond to sexual assault and racism (whether you agree with the claims made or not -- take your opinion out of it), they are not gaining any new voters. They are driving away women, young people, and people of color. What is the point in making Serena Williams being passionate in sport into a hot button Democrat or Republican issue where you have to take a stance based on party? It does not make the pro Serena crowd remotely interested in what your actual values are. Why blindly defend Kavanaugh? Does it really matter electing a justice who wants to overturn Roe? How does that keep women engaged with the party? Why not denounce sexual assault and elect a conservative justice who will do everything you want to see happen to keep markets free and open?
In the 2000 Presidential Election 30-49 year olds went 50-48 for Bush over Gore. In 2016, 45-64 year olds went 52-44 for Trump. They maintained their slight conservative lean over time. In 2008, however, 18-29 year olds, the children of these folks, went 66-32 for Obama. They are going to soon make up the largest share of voters. They care about social issues and their children are going to be socialized accordingly. Their parents did instill in them some conservative values. Why not drive some reform in the Republican Party where you try to bring in some new supporters? Do not be the Tea Party but reshape the platform to talk about free markets, fiscal responsibility, being a strong global power, balancing budgets, etc. Do not get caught up on social issues. Condemn racism & sexism but maintain a position like 1 person doing X does not represent the 99% that are not racist or sexist. Run reasonable candidates who make strong economic arguments who say Democrats have moved too far left -- we do not need socialism we need responsible spending & balanced budgets & open markets. Why push so hard on abortion? That issue does not drive dollars and cents but it takes voters away.
So my proposal is to run a slate of Brand New Republicans who will not get sucked into hot button debates. They will bring back economic sensibility and run on issues. That will expand the pool of voters and make them competitive at the national level. I know Trump won and he might win reelection, but then what? How are you adding up to 270 when Obama voters are the majority and their kids are voting too?
NewPlanforTheRepublicanParty wrote:
I want some feedback here. There are a ton of opinions on this thread but I want to try this thought process out.
My premise is that the modern day Republican Party will cease to exist if it keeps operating the way it is now. By not denouncing Trump and by the way Republicans respond to sexual assault and racism (whether you agree with the claims made or not -- take your opinion out of it), they are not gaining any new voters. They are driving away women, young people, and people of color. What is the point in making Serena Williams being passionate in sport into a hot button Democrat or Republican issue where you have to take a stance based on party? It does not make the pro Serena crowd remotely interested in what your actual values are. Why blindly defend Kavanaugh? Does it really matter electing a justice who wants to overturn Roe? How does that keep women engaged with the party? Why not denounce sexual assault and elect a conservative justice who will do everything you want to see happen to keep markets free and open?
In the 2000 Presidential Election 30-49 year olds went 50-48 for Bush over Gore. In 2016, 45-64 year olds went 52-44 for Trump. They maintained their slight conservative lean over time. In 2008, however, 18-29 year olds, the children of these folks, went 66-32 for Obama. They are going to soon make up the largest share of voters. They care about social issues and their children are going to be socialized accordingly. Their parents did instill in them some conservative values. Why not drive some reform in the Republican Party where you try to bring in some new supporters? Do not be the Tea Party but reshape the platform to talk about free markets, fiscal responsibility, being a strong global power, balancing budgets, etc. Do not get caught up on social issues. Condemn racism & sexism but maintain a position like 1 person doing X does not represent the 99% that are not racist or sexist. Run reasonable candidates who make strong economic arguments who say Democrats have moved too far left -- we do not need socialism we need responsible spending & balanced budgets & open markets. Why push so hard on abortion? That issue does not drive dollars and cents but it takes voters away.
So my proposal is to run a slate of Brand New Republicans who will not get sucked into hot button debates. They will bring back economic sensibility and run on issues. That will expand the pool of voters and make them competitive at the national level. I know Trump won and he might win reelection, but then what? How are you adding up to 270 when Obama voters are the majority and their kids are voting too?
A lot of young voters start as Democrat supporters and as they grow older shift towards a more conservative viewpoint and end up becoming old Republican supporters.
Also old people vote at a much higher %.
The biggest demographic issue moving forward is the increasing minority vote. By 2050 white folks will be under 50% of the population.
Alan
Project Veritas had their hidden cameras out recently. They caught this immigrant fool, Natarajan Subramanian, getting paid by YOUR tax money to sit at his cushy GAO job and push his Socialist agenda. “No one knows I spent six hours yesterday doing social media for DSA.” (Democratic Socialists of America). And, he's an immigrant. He came here to subvert the United States Government.
This is the left, people. This is what they want. As Lenin said, "The goal of socialism is communism." Welcome to Venezuela, where you get to eat your dog for dinner.
FSKey wrote:
In 1991 wrote:
In 1991, when Anita Hill’s allegations were made public, the FBI got involved at the direction of the White House.
^ This is a fact.
In 2018, Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) claims that the FBI cannot investigate this matter because it goes against protocol.
^ This is a fact.
in 1991, Orrin Hatch attacked Anita Hill's allegations against Clarence Thomas by claiming; she was coached by special interests, her story’s was too contrived, and her story was so slick it doesn’t compute.
^ This is a fact.
Bottom Line: Orrin Hatch is a fool.
One key fact missing from your post, Flagpole.
Hill and Thomas both worked for the Federal Government at the time of the allegation. THAT is why the FBI was directed to investigate.
^This is a fact.
Wasn't me, brother.
WEJO, DO AN IP CHECK, AND IF I LIE, BAN ME FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here is a real life example of this. I voted for Dukakis and I think Clinton twice. This past year even tho Trump is an ass there is no way I would vote for either Hillary or Bernie. Would have preferred a different R candidate, but did not have that option.
Duane wrote:
Here is a real life example of this. I voted for Dukakis and I think Clinton twice. This past year even tho Trump is an ass there is no way I would vote for either Hillary or Bernie. Would have preferred a different R candidate, but did not have that option.
Ok, so what do you think of your vote today? Any regrets?
Runningart2004 wrote:
NewPlanforTheRepublicanParty wrote:
I want some feedback here. There are a ton of opinions on this thread but I want to try this thought process out.
My premise is that the modern day Republican Party will cease to exist if it keeps operating the way it is now. By not denouncing Trump and by the way Republicans respond to sexual assault and racism (whether you agree with the claims made or not -- take your opinion out of it), they are not gaining any new voters. They are driving away women, young people, and people of color. What is the point in making Serena Williams being passionate in sport into a hot button Democrat or Republican issue where you have to take a stance based on party? It does not make the pro Serena crowd remotely interested in what your actual values are. Why blindly defend Kavanaugh? Does it really matter electing a justice who wants to overturn Roe? How does that keep women engaged with the party? Why not denounce sexual assault and elect a conservative justice who will do everything you want to see happen to keep markets free and open?
In the 2000 Presidential Election 30-49 year olds went 50-48 for Bush over Gore. In 2016, 45-64 year olds went 52-44 for Trump. They maintained their slight conservative lean over time. In 2008, however, 18-29 year olds, the children of these folks, went 66-32 for Obama. They are going to soon make up the largest share of voters. They care about social issues and their children are going to be socialized accordingly. Their parents did instill in them some conservative values. Why not drive some reform in the Republican Party where you try to bring in some new supporters? Do not be the Tea Party but reshape the platform to talk about free markets, fiscal responsibility, being a strong global power, balancing budgets, etc. Do not get caught up on social issues. Condemn racism & sexism but maintain a position like 1 person doing X does not represent the 99% that are not racist or sexist. Run reasonable candidates who make strong economic arguments who say Democrats have moved too far left -- we do not need socialism we need responsible spending & balanced budgets & open markets. Why push so hard on abortion? That issue does not drive dollars and cents but it takes voters away.
So my proposal is to run a slate of Brand New Republicans who will not get sucked into hot button debates. They will bring back economic sensibility and run on issues. That will expand the pool of voters and make them competitive at the national level. I know Trump won and he might win reelection, but then what? How are you adding up to 270 when Obama voters are the majority and their kids are voting too?
A lot of young voters start as Democrat supporters and as they grow older shift towards a more conservative viewpoint and end up becoming old Republican supporters.
Also old people vote at a much higher %.
The biggest demographic issue moving forward is the increasing minority vote. By 2050 white folks will be under 50% of the population.
Alan
I 100% agree which is why I outlined the above. I think Republicans are currently losing by taking unpopular stances on race and gender with the changing demographics. To be competitive in the future, I am proposing they scrap what they're doing now and go back to economic arguments instead of angering young people, POC, and women. I don't think young folks today will get more conservative as they age if the party stays where it is at on race and gender.
Runningart2004 wrote:
NewPlanforTheRepublicanParty wrote:
I want some feedback here. There are a ton of opinions on this thread but I want to try this thought process out.
My premise is that the modern day Republican Party will cease to exist if it keeps operating the way it is now. By not denouncing Trump and by the way Republicans respond to sexual assault and racism (whether you agree with the claims made or not -- take your opinion out of it), they are not gaining any new voters. They are driving away women, young people, and people of color. What is the point in making Serena Williams being passionate in sport into a hot button Democrat or Republican issue where you have to take a stance based on party? It does not make the pro Serena crowd remotely interested in what your actual values are. Why blindly defend Kavanaugh? Does it really matter electing a justice who wants to overturn Roe? How does that keep women engaged with the party? Why not denounce sexual assault and elect a conservative justice who will do everything you want to see happen to keep markets free and open?
In the 2000 Presidential Election 30-49 year olds went 50-48 for Bush over Gore. In 2016, 45-64 year olds went 52-44 for Trump. They maintained their slight conservative lean over time. In 2008, however, 18-29 year olds, the children of these folks, went 66-32 for Obama. They are going to soon make up the largest share of voters. They care about social issues and their children are going to be socialized accordingly. Their parents did instill in them some conservative values. Why not drive some reform in the Republican Party where you try to bring in some new supporters? Do not be the Tea Party but reshape the platform to talk about free markets, fiscal responsibility, being a strong global power, balancing budgets, etc. Do not get caught up on social issues. Condemn racism & sexism but maintain a position like 1 person doing X does not represent the 99% that are not racist or sexist. Run reasonable candidates who make strong economic arguments who say Democrats have moved too far left -- we do not need socialism we need responsible spending & balanced budgets & open markets. Why push so hard on abortion? That issue does not drive dollars and cents but it takes voters away.
So my proposal is to run a slate of Brand New Republicans who will not get sucked into hot button debates. They will bring back economic sensibility and run on issues. That will expand the pool of voters and make them competitive at the national level. I know Trump won and he might win reelection, but then what? How are you adding up to 270 when Obama voters are the majority and their kids are voting too?
A lot of young voters start as Democrat supporters and as they grow older shift towards a more conservative viewpoint and end up becoming old Republican supporters.
Also old people vote at a much higher %.
The biggest demographic issue moving forward is the increasing minority vote. By 2050 white folks will be under 50% of the population.
Alan
Once you get a job and look at pay stubs you start to realize that free healthcare and free college has to be paid for by someone so I think a lot of middle class people are drawn to a more fiscally conservative agenda (which is not what the Republican party even is anymore). Does that outweigh the batsh!t crazy socially conservative positions the Republican party still champions though?
Can't Stump the Trump wrote:
You know you've lost wrote:
^ Sorry. I needed to fix my post.
Correct. Trump has 2,316 days remaining.
His jail term will be much longer than that.
NewPlanforTheRepublicanParty wrote:
My premise is that the modern day Republican Party will cease to exist if it keeps operating the way it is now.
The modern day Republican Party is in the throes of death.
Better Dead Than Red wrote:
Project Veritas had their hidden cameras out recently. .
They are known for creating FAKE videos.