BruceVC

The South is a gigantic number of delegates, though, and while he's projected to do better outside of it, he's not projected to do so well he can make up for being absolutely crushed in the South, which is why he's currently projected to lose. He's also currently losing in Florida and Michigan, the latter of which he needs to be winning, and the former of which he needs to be at least sort of close... There's nothing to misunderstand, Bruce. That's good, because you are, after all, the one making all the posts that you are constantly making that have made us regard you this way. Barti you make me laugh But please can you admit I have been a very constructive and positive view when it comes to you, we may have a few disagreements but I would think you generally agree with me ?

Small things like these makes me a happy bunny. I am not getting it, what makes you happy about this? Exposing the establishment as the globalist frauds they are. I'll be honest I have read that Twitter debate about 3 times and I'm not getting it Howard Dean wants to Vote for Hilary...a reasonable and prudent choice. What is the link to the establishment...or is that the other link you referring to?

Small things like these makes me a happy bunny. I am not getting it, what makes you happy about this?

Every disagreement I've had with you where you failed to provide a coherent argument to support your view, let alone evidence to support it, has convinced me more of the strength of my position and the weakness of yours. So I suppose you exist as an example of how views can be reinforced by a clueless opposition and you're influential in getting people to believe the opposite of what you advocate for. Yes, I feel you have definitely misunderstood me if thats what you think I blame myself for that negative view you have ...but I am trying to change that. We just need another chance to debate about an interesting topic

KP please tell Sharp what an important influence my posts have on your perspective...I think he thinks no one cares what I say

But I would take Romney any day over Trump....wouldn't you? But you would never vote republican regardless, so no one cares which republican candidate you prefer. Well I haven't aligned generally with the Republican presidential candidate over the last few years but I am not completely anti-Republican. My view on US politics is more nuanced than that. How do you know no one cares? I have legions of people on this forum who formulate there entire view on global politics on what I say I could try to inform you but I'll be honest it will be loads of hard work to get you to understand my view....but if you are prepared to work hard and listen to what I say I'll educate you Neither you or Bruce can even vote, so your point seems a little silly. Thats true...also I'm not sure why not being a US citizen would have any relevance on me commenting on US politics ?

Drowsy I would really like you to read this book...its called Civilization. The author is one of the worlds most respected Historians, he is one of those writers who has the ability to explain facts in a way that is interesting. It answers many questions about the West..I think you will appreciate it http://www.niallferguson.com/publications/civilization

But I would take Romney any day over Trump....wouldn't you?

Your cognitive dissonance and hardcore ignorance is showing. Evidence of censorship on this very forum is linked on this very page below, and that is by no means an isolated incident of censorship in the land of Obsidian in my experience. On the wider scale that I was referring to (I was not limiting my observation to this particular forum), there are cases of various forms of censorship, in particular in schools, that make national news almost every day. If you look into the Foundation for Individual Rights in Higher Education ,or even the ACLU (they are less consistent in fighting censorship, but they do often fight it) you can find an in recent times ever increasing number of censorship cases, often (though certainly not always) driven by sentiments the SJW crowd holds dear. Much more could be said, but given your usual immature ignorant response, I think it's likely a waste on you. Vals I agree with Hurlshot on this one I think you are exaggerating...but just to be clear about what you are suggesting. Are you saying the SJ movement represented by SJW is influencing institutions like schools?

I do think what Romney said is true but its also just galvanized Trumps supporters even more ...but thats to be expected. Remember for the average Trump supporter he can do no wrong Romney is just seen as old school Republican establishment to them and his views are irrelevent

Okay that is one of the funniest things I've seen :lol:

This is a very good post, its reasonable and convincing on resonates with me on some levels, I need time to consider what you say but once again a very good post But let me ask you two questions Do you want the EU to disintegrate and if so what would be the future ...as you mention do you suggest a new EU? What criteria and laws would bind it together... If you want the EU to survive what would your immediate or long term changes to the EU be that you feel the EU has to implement to sustain itself..you say things like " member states need to cooperate and support each other" but thats a little unclear as its not specific enough

The ideology is what matters and yes the European countries ( who are mostly the EU now ) along with other Western countries did win\survive the Cold War Western Ideology = Democracies, respect for human rights, free press, respect for rule of law and free markets to drive the economy amongst other things And the EU is an excellent example of Western ideology and it is a success

Border control is issue to countries that have lots of non-registered refugees like for example, how Greece feels isolated and Austria has expressed their displeasure towards Germany's plans to block refugees on border. Also France didn't like Belgium's decision to control their border. If this countries can't form some sort agreement how border control in EU will work it will only strengthen anti-EU parties in said countries which will lead disintegration of EU. It as single would not be enough, but there is lots issues which EU member states currently have different opinions and have hard time to come up solution that all would be agree. We can see clear examples for this in how Greece feels that it is closed of from rest of EU and how UK (although border control issue has little do with UK's desires to leave as it isn't part of Schengen area) wants to leave from EU. No...no ...no Elerond please, stop thinking the EU is going to disintegrate Its not, border controls and refugees are not enough to end the EU. The main advantage of the EU are the economic advantages, the reduced trade tariffs and ease of countries trading within the EU borders. The EU has survived the Cold War, the rise of Fascism and numerous real economic crisis's...and it has endured Yet you guys think somehow some weak, impoverished, disillusioned and landless people who come from war torn countries where there are no functional governments is going to somehow lead to the end of the prestigious and relevant EU? Greece due to austerity was the most likely country to leave the EU, under Tsipras and all the " harsh" conditions of austerity they could have voted to leave...and guess what? They didn't even leave the EU. So I don't see any real evidence except for right-wing rhetoric that countries " will be leaving the EU due to borders and refugees" Its hyperbole and demagoguery and I encourage all people in the EU to ignore it, the EU will persevere ...the EU will survive this refugee crisis I guarantee you

No, its more than his normal disdain for anyone who questions him. Thats why he refused to attend the last Fox News Iowa Debate http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/trump-refuses-to-participate-in-gop-debate-calls-fox-s-megyn-kelly-a-lightweight-1.657687

Hurlshot you mustn't insult SJW....they not all weirdos. Think of all the the good the SJ movement has done for the world

Oh yes he does dislike any hard questioning but its particularly vexing for him when someone like Megyn Kelly questions him ....you should go back and watch all the debates he has with her and look at his facial expressions....the contempt and annoyance he has for her is not normal, its very funny

Yes but the initial number is very low, so the figure 822 % may seem excessive but not if you consider there were only 3490 immigrants in 2014 and now there are 32150 Its not a large number? It depends how you look that number. For example UK which has 12 times of Finland's population took only 6k more than Finland. And France that also has twelve time population of Finland took only bit over twice that Finland which seems to already case quite lot problems to them. And when adjust first time asylum applicants to population, then even Germany took less people than Finland. Only Hungary, Sweden and Austria have taken more people adjusted to population than Finland. So 32k isn't that big number put its more than population in most of Finland's cities. Fair enough, I can see the concern both you and Meshugger have..its valid but only if the Finnish government continues to allow 30K of refugees into Finland every year..but it wont. I think there will be far less if any refugees coming into Finland in the future

I have to say the dislike Trump has of any women questioning him is palpable Especially last night when Megyn Kelly was grilling him...he can see him squirm...he really hates having to answer to a women

Yes but the initial number is very low, so the figure 822 % may seem excessive but not if you consider there were only 3490 immigrants in 2014 and now there are 32150 Its not a large number?

That's just a calculated way of building up his votes by bragging. Many people are susceptible to ineccessant and extravagant bragging because they see it as a sign of confidence, and over time even believe some of it. Just because he said it doesn't mean he believes his own bull****. He's got nothing on her spontaneous outburst of psychopathy "He bull****s on purpose, so he shouldn't be held accountable for bull****ting"? The easiest way to hold him accountable is not to vote for him. Other than that he did nothing illegal. Neither did Hillary, but my point was that her outburst speaks of her true character whereas he's not hiding anything in that regard. He's a showman who knows his act and audience. Even so, he isn't an advocate of wars and mass murder like she is. Methinks you've become too complacent with the piss warm pool of western politics, where everyone is disgorged from the same cloning vat and now that something a tad different has appeared everyone is suffering from an acute case of petite bourgeois revulsion. Its true, you really dont have a clue about how US politics works

Just watched the final episode of Suits in the latest season...all I can say is it was hectic and brilliant

That lady has a very myopic view of politics to blame SJW for the state of the Republican party? Also you notice how vitriolic the Republican candidacy race has been, its been very bitter. Compare that to Clinton vs Sanders, you tel me you don't prefer the way the Democrats debate? Yes that is what he is saying, a Republican future with candidates only like Trump will indeed lead to the demise of the Republicans But I can't see that happening, I think Trump will be the first and last of someone who has his type of political views and ethos

WOD, this should be good practice. You need to prepare yourself for a lot a disappointments if Trump becomes the US president

Yeah, gotta love politicians. Yeah it does demonstrate some hypocrisy...hard to deny it. But I suppose Trump has changed since then and I dont think Romney ever really thought someone like Trump would ever get this close to the Republican candidacy