Author Topic: Politics (Read 12567 times)

catastrophe · « **Reply #25 on:** August 01, 2016, 04:29:39 PM »

Well yea, that's what every major decisionmaker does. The good ones are capable of weeding out the super dumbass suggestions, though.

Yard Dog · « **Reply #26 on:** August 01, 2016, 04:46:32 PM »

Quote from: catastrophe on August 01, 2016, 04:29:39 PM

Well yea, that's what every major decisionmaker does. The good ones are capable of weeding out the super dumbass suggestions, though.

Or is the data coming up "say dumbass things, get elected" this year? Because neither candidate seems to be saying hard truths followed up by detailed plans. Mostly just media byte / headline grabbing phrases. Followed up by repeated rhetoric and calculated mudslinging that hilariously all seems to be aimed to please the voters they already have in their pocket.

catastrophe · « **Reply #27 on:** August 01, 2016, 05:06:04 PM »

My point is that politicians are very much accountable for what they say, even if they didn't write it.

SkinnyBenny · « **Reply #28 on:** August 01, 2016, 05:19:19 PM »

Quote from: Yard Dog on January 26, 2016, 01:16:00 PM

My favorites:

Candidate once supported something that seems similar to the oppositions viewpoint? He must be a liar and is obviously not truly a "political viewpoint".

Candidate changed their mind because data over time allowed them to see that they were previously wrong? That candidate is obviously impossible to trust. You must always know from the get go the answers to everything. You are not allowed to have an evolving opinion.

This alone is the main reason GWB was able to beat John Kerry, because conservatives succeeded in painting him a flip-flopper. Flip-flopping doesn't seem to matter much to them now tho

stunted · « **Reply #29 on:** August 02, 2016, 12:08:38 AM »

I was in deep meditation, and this thread popped into my head, as well as the toxicity of arguing politics over the internet and following news in general. Always thought to leave, but was hard with so much winning. There was so much trolling to look forward to as well - having momentum, only part 1/5 of email hacks, debates, potential Trump win. But it's time. I'll always remember the time I completely destroyed Kat Kid when he tried to get all smarty pants. My last word will be Clitler.

Tobias · « **Reply #30 on:** August 02, 2016, 12:25:42 AM »

MOAT-O?

Tobias · « **Reply #31 on:** August 02, 2016, 12:26:22 AM »

pretty awesome last word tho

star seed 7 · « **Reply #32 on:** August 02, 2016, 07:37:41 AM »

Is being a quitter very alpha?

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #33 on:** August 02, 2016, 08:25:05 AM »

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 02, 2016, 07:37:41 AM

Is being a quitter very alpha?

quitler

bucket · « **Reply #34 on:** August 03, 2016, 10:45:34 AM »

Mrs. Gooch · « **Reply #35 on:** August 05, 2016, 01:01:14 PM »

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Here is a map showing which states that are so partisan that either Candidate A's solid supporters can defeat Candidate B on their own, or don't stand a chance at all.

So basically, in Kansas, it doesn't matter so you can go ahead and vote 3rd party to make your statement.

mocat · « **Reply #36 on:** August 11, 2016, 11:27:00 AM »

TF is NE2 & ME2?

SdK · « **Reply #37 on:** August 11, 2016, 11:40:19 AM »

Voting districts?

SdK · « **Reply #38 on:** August 11, 2016, 11:41:12 AM »

Well not voting districts probably, but parts of the state that different from the rest.

catastrophe · « **Reply #39 on:** August 11, 2016, 12:02:33 PM »

Yea, some states divide electoral votes by districts instead of just being a winner take all state (much better idea, IMO). Those particular districts must just happen to be split pretty evenly.

_33 · « **Reply #40 on:** November 03, 2016, 03:01:03 PM »

If there is one thing we know for sure it's that this election is very important. Lots of things will change for the worse if one certain person gets elected over another certain person. So make sure you vote because this is important. Things will not basically stay exactly the same in your day to day life regardless of who the president is. A lot is at stake. And there is definitely not basically nothing at stake.

sys · « **Reply #41 on:** November 03, 2016, 03:03:23 PM »

the map says yes, utahns. smdh @ you.

_33 · « **Reply #42 on:** January 22, 2017, 09:30:01 PM »

Hmmmmm. Judging from the news and my social media feed I'm gathering that a lot of people believe that their rights and freedoms as an American depend on who the President is. I wonder why. Maybe they don't know how our democratic republic works? Maybe just stupid/dumb? Interesting and perplexing.

Asteriskhead · « **Reply #43 on:** January 22, 2017, 09:47:15 PM »

People like to have someone to be mad at.

star seed 7 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 22, 2017, 09:51:23 PM »

I blame the teachers

Asteriskhead · « **Reply #45 on:** January 22, 2017, 09:57:53 PM »

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on January 22, 2017, 09:51:23 PM

I blame the teachers

Don't forget the parents too!

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #46 on:** January 26, 2017, 08:57:46 PM »

Can confirm _33

sys · « **Reply #47 on:** January 26, 2017, 11:05:00 PM »

33 is looking pretty dumb these days.

_33 · « **Reply #48 on:** January 27, 2017, 06:34:47 AM »

Is this about the dogs in the office thing?

sys · « **Reply #49 on:** January 27, 2017, 02:23:36 PM »

no, it was a reference to how stupid your posts in this thread are.