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Edited by Mrph1 on Nov 30th 2023 at 11:03:59 AM
Massachusetts once voted Scott Brown into office because he had a big truck. We all have some stupid in us.
"For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die."BREAKING NEWS: David Koch, of the Billionaire and Conservative Donating Koch Brothers, is retiring from public life, including the Americans for Prosperity Foundation 'Charity'
. His retirement comes as his health is deteriorating. This leaves his brother, Charles Koch, in charge of all Koch-related Businesses.
While this is over all a good thing, it does come at an unfortunate time; with Trump threatening free trade, the Koch's had pledged to spend millions/billions fighting it, and could've been a potential ally in fighting Republican Congressmen this year. Still, less influential big businessmen influencing politicians is better. I do also hope he has at least a decent life in private (which I'm sure he will).
Yep that’s exactly what jungle primaries are, the basic concept of a two part election isn’t bad, it’s just the ban on actual primaries that is insane.
Also the Republican rick of a lockout isn’t about them loosing a chance at the senate seat or governor’s mansion (they don’t have a chance for either), it’s about the downballot impact. If the Republicans don’t have a candidate on ballot for either governor or senator come November a number of California republicans might stay home, and thus not vote for Republican house candidates that could win.
“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ CyranTrump is trying to get Canada and Mexico into separate talks on NAFTA, in a blatant divide and conquer attempt that I hope neither government falls for.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trump-nafta-canada-mexico-1.4692046
In fact, NAFTA talks shouldn't go anywhere until the tariffs are dropped.
Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
several "third-parties" exists in the U.S.A.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarian_Party_(United_States)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Party_of_the_United_States
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_Party_(United_States)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialist_Party_USA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communist_Party_USA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Solidarity_Party
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_Marijuana_Now_Party
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Marijuana_Party
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Pirate_Party
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_and_Freedom_Party
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Delta_Party
Some good news for once.
Swiss Banks Freeze $1Bln of Russian Oligarch’s Accounts Over U.S. Sanctions Fears
Vekselberg, Russia’s ninth richest man with an estimated net worth of $14.4 billion, was one of several Russian businessmen hit by U.S. sanctions this year for alleged meddling in the 2016 U.S. election and other “malign activity.” The tycoon has since been forced to cut his shares in foreign companies and repay more than $1 billion in loans made by European banks including JP Morgan, Credit Suisse and UBS.
Vekselberg is preparing to file lawsuits against UBS, Credit Suisse and Julius Baer to recover access to his accounts, Forbes Russia reported Monday, citing an unnamed source in his Renova investment group.
Swiss media reported last week that the country’s banks had frozen $2 billion of Vekselberg’s Swiss franc-denominated public and private accounts.
Moscow State University’s international law professor Sergei Glandin told Forbes Russia that the Swiss court could rule in favor of Vekselberg without awarding him meaningful compensation.
“The banks will surround themselves with famous economists’ and lawyers’ expert opinions to prove in court that not complying with American sanctions will result in hefty fines, being disconnected from the dollar-based system and, ultimately, survival.”
edited 5th Jun '18 10:18:51 AM by megaeliz
First Past the Post
voting means that a third party wouldn't have much success beyond the local or regional, as it would probably just end up splitting the vote
See the election of 1912, where Theodore Roosevelt ran for the Bull Moose Party, and ended up splitting the Republican Vote, leading to democrat Woodrow Wilson winning.
edited 5th Jun '18 10:23:25 AM by megaeliz
x5 Nobody said third parties don't exist. They just don't have a chance in hell in the USA. And given their propensity to attract people who are...not fit for office to put it lightly as ![]()
mentioned, that's no great loss.
About the only thing they can do is act as spoilers, as
mentioned.
edited 5th Jun '18 10:20:09 AM by M84
Disgusted, but not surprised

In some ways...a lot of ways...my state is really, really stupid.
Disgusted, but not surprised