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Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#179126: Mar 22nd 2017 at 6:48:37 PM

I just read through the AMA because Virginia is one of the states I'm thinking about moving to after graduation. I like this guy. If I do move out there I'm definitely going to register to vote for him.

DeMarquis (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#179127: Mar 22nd 2017 at 7:06:21 PM

Sanders would have made a somewhat better President than Clinton, yet Clinton would have been an order of magnitude better than Trump. The DNC did not play fair by favoring Clinton over Sanders in the primaries, but Sanders himself set that aside and supported Clinton afterward, and so should we. Clinton's "corruption" is primarily her suppressing information in an apparent attempt to cover a variety of scandals. She simply screwed up with the email server thing, she violated the rules but not in any major way, but she knew more than she admitted. There's some smoke there, but not much fire.

All of which is water under the bridge. The fight now is against Trump and the Republican Congress. Anyone who helps to resist their agenda, regardless of party or alignment, is on our side. Anyone who doesnt isnt. Pretty simple.

I'm done trying to sound smart. "Clear" is the new smart.
BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#179128: Mar 22nd 2017 at 7:24:43 PM

Did anyone else hear about how Colin Kaepernick donated $50,000 to Meals on Wheels? Then Sarah Palin mocked him for it. If his donation bothered her, it's only because it was the moral thing to do. His being more moral than her bothered her.

Do not obey in advance.
Mio Since: Jan, 2001
#179129: Mar 22nd 2017 at 7:26:21 PM

[up][up]Well if your talking about pure governing ability and experience, then no, Clinton would have made a much better President then Sanders and I say that as someone who supported Sanders.

That being said I find all of the time that's been spent tearing down Sanders and his more nasty supporters seems pretty counter-productive.

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#179130: Mar 22nd 2017 at 7:31:19 PM

[up] His more nasty and vocal supporters' antics are also rather counterproductive IMHO.

Disgusted, but not surprised
DingoWalley1 Asgore Adopts Noelle Since: Feb, 2014 Relationship Status: Can't buy me love
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#179131: Mar 22nd 2017 at 7:35:34 PM

Since 2005, Paul Manafort, former Trump Campaign Chairman, has been working to spread Vladimir Putin's Interests through Politics, Businesses and News Coverage.

Manafort is definitely going to jail. Anyone thinking that Devin Nune's 'trying to redeem Trump' move was a desperate attempt to make people ignore this news?

LinkToTheFuture A real bad hombre from somewhere completely different Since: Apr, 2015 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
A real bad hombre
#179132: Mar 22nd 2017 at 7:38:24 PM

US officials told CNN that Trump associates may have coordinated with the Russians during the campaign.

This seems like a pretty fucking huge deal to me.

edited 22nd Mar '17 7:39:36 PM by LinkToTheFuture

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#179133: Mar 22nd 2017 at 7:38:50 PM

Trump will just pardon him. It is a waste of time going after any of his cronies while he's still sitting in the big kahuna chair.

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#179134: Mar 22nd 2017 at 7:47:19 PM

Trump's last ditch effort to get Republicans to say 'yes' to Ryancare is winning certain members of the Freedom Caucus over. He invited 18 Teapublicans to the White House, had Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) sit in Mike Pence's seat, and told them one by one 'why can't you support this bill?' This has made Trump force Ryan to put certain things in the Bill, including an amendment that makes sure only American Citizens can get Healthcare Tax Credits, and deregulating the Healthcare Industry.

It's still to be seen if it will actually pass the House, but I wouldn't be surprised if it does. It's the Senate that I don't think Trump could do this stunt with any success.

BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#179135: Mar 22nd 2017 at 8:01:37 PM

Deregulating the health care industry sounds bad.

Do not obey in advance.
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#179136: Mar 22nd 2017 at 8:06:26 PM

[up] It is for everyone who isn't a hardcore Teapublican with plenty of disposable income.

Disgusted, but not surprised
MorningStar1337 The Encounter that ended the Dogma from 🤔 Since: Nov, 2012
The Encounter that ended the Dogma
#179137: Mar 22nd 2017 at 8:12:55 PM

a gambling website is seeking help for making Trump-related bets

Also according to the Washington Post, the WSJ had presented a scathing and well-deserved opinion piece about him and his credibility after apparently pulling punches with him.

edited 22nd Mar '17 8:13:34 PM by MorningStar1337

MadSkillz Destroyer of Worlds Since: Mar, 2013 Relationship Status: I only want you gone
Destroyer of Worlds
#179138: Mar 22nd 2017 at 8:17:08 PM

No one was in a position to be a good president this election if the senate and house races all stayed the same.

A Republican House and Senate would've crippled any Democratic President.

RAlexa21th Zettai Ryouiki Enjoyer from California (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: I <3 love!
Zettai Ryouiki Enjoyer
#179139: Mar 22nd 2017 at 8:18:43 PM

The reverse is also true. A Democratic President can limit Congress' bullcrap.

Continue writing our story of peace.
MorningStar1337 The Encounter that ended the Dogma from 🤔 Since: Nov, 2012
The Encounter that ended the Dogma
#179140: Mar 22nd 2017 at 8:21:50 PM

But A Democratic Congress can limit the power of a GOP president (and potentiality the amount of time he stays in power)

edited 22nd Mar '17 8:22:22 PM by MorningStar1337

RAlexa21th Zettai Ryouiki Enjoyer from California (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: I <3 love!
Zettai Ryouiki Enjoyer
#179141: Mar 22nd 2017 at 8:22:38 PM

Okay, now I'm not sure where this is going.

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MorningStar1337 The Encounter that ended the Dogma from 🤔 Since: Nov, 2012
The Encounter that ended the Dogma
#179142: Mar 22nd 2017 at 8:26:27 PM

in a bit under two years are the midterms right. If we can get enough Democrats in, then they could stop Trump from doing further damage from that point, right?

RAlexa21th Zettai Ryouiki Enjoyer from California (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: I <3 love!
Zettai Ryouiki Enjoyer
#179143: Mar 22nd 2017 at 8:27:12 PM

If we can get over the gerrymandering and voting suppression.

edited 22nd Mar '17 8:27:58 PM by RAlexa21th

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#179144: Mar 22nd 2017 at 8:34:12 PM

[up] The Voter Suppression will be hard to get over, but the Gerrymandering won't be: If enough people who would normally vote Republican just vote Democrat because they're tired of the Republicans or of Trump, it won't matter how the districts are shaped in their favor, they won't win. Look at the new Governor of North Carolina as an example. Combined with at least 4 States having to redraw (some of or all of) their districts for violating Districting laws, and Trump's massive unpopularity, Democrats should be a shoe in to at least reclaim the House.

RAlexa21th Zettai Ryouiki Enjoyer from California (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: I <3 love!
Gilphon (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#179146: Mar 22nd 2017 at 8:42:08 PM

Gerrymandering is absolutely a potential problem.

And making solid predictions about how the mid-terms will go this far in advance is foolish. Historical data suggests it's basically a coin flip, with the dems at a slight advantage, but there's an enormous margin of error on that a lot can happen in two years that could shift things.

sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#179147: Mar 22nd 2017 at 8:55:54 PM

Re: Gerrymandering, we're making some headway on that. Districts in at least three states have been court ordered to redo their boundaries and, on some cases, hold special elections

Krieger22 Causing freakouts over sourcing since 2018 from Malaysia Since: Mar, 2014 Relationship Status: I'm in love with my car
Causing freakouts over sourcing since 2018
#179148: Mar 22nd 2017 at 10:23:36 PM

Remember the Carrier deal that would supposedly reduce job losses? Well, those folks are losing their jobs after all.

Funny how the people complaining about free trade seem to gloss over the effects of automation...

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M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#179149: Mar 22nd 2017 at 10:29:29 PM

[up] Free trade has its upsides and downsides, but it isn't nearly the job-killer too many people seem to believe it is. At least, not compared to automation. Automation is worse.

For me at least, the problem with free trade agreements has less to do with the actual free trade itself and more to do with the rest of the policies included in said agreements. Example: TPP's internet copyright bullshit.

edited 22nd Mar '17 10:41:42 PM by M84

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CrimsonZephyr Would that it were so simple. from Massachusetts Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
Would that it were so simple.
#179150: Mar 22nd 2017 at 10:53:03 PM

[up][up]Without trade, most of the rubes that love protectionism would have no purchasing power. Costs would be ridiculous. Trade puts food on shelves year round; automation takes jobs.

edited 22nd Mar '17 10:54:13 PM by CrimsonZephyr

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