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Nice post Leferd, I wish you commented more and I'm not suggesting this because you are minority therefore you must know these types of things It just get sometimes draining having to seemingly defend Clinton ....and I'm even American( yet )

Oh that's a load of bull. It is impossible to classify the politics of an entire state you have never visited by the reputation you think it has because of what you've read on the internet. Yes obviously GD But I want valid opinions about the states, anecdotal if possible. I can research a lot, I have relatives in the USA and I watch international media but your stories are important ...I share them with people on the radio and other mediums so people don't generalize about the USA

Oh....why didn't you let me know before I made that point ? Remember just because I'm speaking on your behalf it doesn't mean you can't sometimes correct me....this is not a dictatorship, I believe in SJ

Why? Because the Democrats believe in supporting the middle class and also supporting minorities ....they are seen in this light at least and believe in the Federal government intervening in some ways to achieve this. So for me I would also support the Democrats if I was a minority because there always seems to be Trump in every election in the Republicans Now of course not every minority supports the Democrats and the vast numbers of Republican supporters on this forum are not like Trump but end of the day the Republican party has lost its way. They can restore themselves but they need to ask what they stand for For example the Democrats haven't offended the Latino population or women like Trump did, until the Republicans can learn to curtail this type of behavior they will suffer in the polls IMO

Correct minorities must vote for Clinton

Yes I know that, I'm just pointing out that the USA\West will now be blamed for the collapse of Afghanistan ..so don't get upset when this happens (I know you personally don't believe that but others may )

In what way was GWB's foreign policy seriously different than the democrat's? Gore would not have gone into Afghanistan after 9-11. He definitely would not have gone into Iraq ever. The invasion of Afghanistan was and is perfectly justified..we can debate Iraq but not Afghanistan. But its time to pull out of Afghanistan But mark my words .....the moment the USA pulls out of Afghanistan it will resort to a more active civil war and maybe the Taliban will gain control again And once again remember my powers of prognostication you will see the likes of Zora saying " the USA has also destroyed Afghanistan like Iraq I'm just using Zora as an example ...I hope he won't say that but people will say that who are anti-Western But the West cannot stay forever in Afghanistan, they have been there long enough...and guys please remember when the USA pulls out Afghanistan will be in a working condition. The reason I'm harping on this is I'm so tired of the revisionist history we see from many people who blame the invasion of Iraq for the creation of ISIS But the USA left Iraq in a working condition...ISIS didn't exist then. AL-Maliki was repeatedly told to ensure he incorporates the Sunni minority ..he didn't and they became more disillusioned and were victims of Shia violence so when the Syrian war started many Sunni traveled to Syria and ISIS was formed. Some of the the Iraq Sunni also had ties with Al-Qaeda in Iraq and had been fighting the Americas the new Iraq government for years...but the most relevant point is Al-Maliki could have incorporated the Sunni and prevented them from being marginalized in the new Iraq. But some people just ignore this and even some Muslim leaders say things like " The USA is responsible for ISIS" and ignore the other reasons Finally the reason Im mentioning this is because there is a massive difference between how the USA left Iraq and them being responsible for the creation of ISIS....let me know if anyone needs more info on this distinction The bottom line is the West is NOT directly responsible for ISIS

Thanks Guys, I'm having a Skype session tomorrow with them where we will discuss more about what the job actually entails I'll come back with more questions so please respond if you can and be honest even if you think its weird...for example maybe you think Georgia is a bad place because its full of SJ types ( thats a joke but you know what I mean )

GD did you read that link by Fareed Zakaria I posted about how the Republican party has been let down through the years by there presidents ...he talks about exactly what you mention. So its not just you who feels this way

Wow that is pretty cool. I used to live in West Palm Beach in South Florida. It's certainly got you covered for weather but you can forget going to the countryside. There isn't one. It's non stop city from Ft. Pierce to Key West. But if you like beaches and watersports that is the place to be. It's expensive to live there though. I won't hazard a guess how much they are offering you but if you select a city in south Florida (if that is even an option) do your research. Yes I have been to Florida...its very hot and I'm not a beach person, I don't go in the sun because I don't like getting burned so I'm very, very white ..a real computer geek But I love swimming, I just use factor 30 sun screen. Also when I say I enjoy having breaks outdoors I mean its similar to what you do when you say you go for a walk with the dogs to cold creek and swim. Thats what I mean, a hike somewhere and then a swim at the end but not actually getting burned My plan is not to spend any money initially on expensive property if I decide to go so Florida sounds like it would be wasted on me

Yes....TN....does it make sense?

I have. It involves me moving to Canada. Hah, feel free to leave. Odd that you would flee to a country with higher tax and universal health care to get away from a democrat, but what-evs. It's not because she's a democrat. Hell, out of the people who have a reasonable shot at winning, I'd probably vote for Bernie. I decided a long time ago that if Hillary Clinton ever became president, I was leaving the country. As far as I'm concerned she's amoral, power-hungry, willing to do or say whatever to gather more power, and has no concern for the well-being of anyone other than herself. I don't trust her at all, and am fairly certain that given the chance, she'd gladly turn the US into a dictatorship with herself in power. Come on...are you being serious? Please trust me when I say you don't want to leave the USA just because of Hilary ....you will realize that the problems in other countries are much worse than your perception of Hilary Clinton

Yes I am very fortunate....its weird because most South Africans would jump at this but for me I feel I have a commitment here but I still want to understand what moving would mean Good point, they have branches in major cities of each state but you work from home, have virtual meetings and manage your appointments so I am basically talking about living in the capital city of each state and not living in the country side How is Arizona? It looks very hot from what I have seen, can you describe life there. If you don't mind any details you can share ?

I had a interesting job offer on Friday, the software that I sell and work with comes from the USA and the company made me a job offer to move to the USA. They said I could move to Texas, Oregan, NY, California, Virginia, Arizona, Massachusetts, Florida or Georgia as these are all considered hubs and I could stay in any of those places Its a really good deal and a great privilege and I need to consider it. But I am looking for feedback from anyone who stays in those states and what those states are like I have been to some of those states but only for a few days at a time, I am easy going and don't mind where I stay as anywhere in the USA would be good for me as I would move by myself and all my family are in NY but they aren't close to me. I am not use to the cold and would prefer a big city vibe but also a city where I can go into the country side for a break

She is Finnish? Dude wft......how did she become so conservative, I thought you guys were liberal She is daughter of economic refugees that left their country when it was in bad shape after war. Also she is american born, meaning that she is corrupted Phew....okay you dodged that bullet, as far as I'm concerned you have no responsibility for what she thinks or says

She is Finnish? Dude wft......how did she become so conservative, I thought you guys were liberal

Baro don't you feel more fulfilled and at ease..,..listening to me takes the stress over having to make your own decisions, now you can focus on other things

Shady will you vote for Clinton if Sanders loses? Nope, not voting for Clinton and will likely vote 3rd party if Bernie doesn't get the nomination. Also, most of the Sanders supporters that I know will either stay home or write his name in as protest Do you think all Republicans should support Trump if he somehow gets the nod? You agree that Clinton is coming off as condescending or that young people can't have a valid dissenting opinion? Not to worry though since Clinton is still the likely winner no matter how much I wish it were not so You have asked me some interesting questions....yes I assumed the majority of Republicans and Democrats would vote for the nominated candidate because for Republicans it seems the objective is to end the reign of Obama and anyone who follows his policies ...Clinton fits this profile and Sanders is similar around Federal government being able to intervene And I would think most Democrats would think if Trump or Cruz wins they both have plans to dismantle various social programs that have become the hallmark of Obama. So I would expect Democrats to not want a Republican candidate to win. But I admit I don't know much about how Americans support other candidates so please correct me about this I knew my comment about 19 year old may not be popular...but I stand by it, I just need to explain some context. I see this in my own country where people seem to think 18, 19 and 20 year olds have the economic solutions to our problems. People mistake activism with insight and experience. Of course young people must vote and its great they care but end of the day when did we get to a point where there is expectation that someone who has never worked or had to support themselves suddenly become an expert on policy? They are not suppose to know these things ...they students or just finished school An example is that video that was posted by Qistina where students at Harvard? were asked about ISIS...now obviously they all bright but there actual responses were factually incorrect ...its not there fault but they made some really bad comparisons I have no idea if Clinton is condescending towards young people and of course I would never say this to a room of young people but if I was concerned with what Americans want changed politically and economically I would focus on people like you who work, pay taxes and want real benefits to there lifestyles. Why would I focus on some 19 year old telling me to destroy Wall Street...I would listen to you if thats what you honestly felt but for me life and practical experience matters There will be exceptions of course and I am not suggesting only employed people should have a voice but likes of OWS I wont let define economic policy...do I sound condescending ?

I've seen a lot of those type of articles, I do wonder if it's reciprocal and Hillary supporters won't be there for Sanders if he wins. Good thing that's Bloomberg View otherwise I'd suspect that Mike was definitely going to run in order to save the US from Socialism and The Tea Party. Zora from your perspective as someone who wants the USA to fail and end Western global hegemony who would be the most disruptive candidate? Cruz perhaps ?( hypothetical question of course because 4 years is not enough to destroy the USA but you could do loads of damage in 4 years )

Shady will you vote for Clinton if Sanders loses? I laughed at the part of the article " It’s condescending,” said Caitlin Conley, a 19-year-old student at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge. “It’s like she doesn’t think young people can have an opinion and know what they are talking about.” Correct that's exactly what I think....and when I was 19 I wasn't assuming I knew more than people with 20-30 years experience

Barti please don't tell me you are planning on voting for Sanders as well....that would be the ultimate betrayal But on a serious note both Sanders and Clinton are better than any of the top 3 Republicans, you may assume I have no personal interest in Sanders winning but I do. He appeals to the younger people within the Democrats and people that want the social change he espouses...his views around free education, restructuring of Wall Street and ideas around healthcare I completely understand resonate with many Americans But for me a stable USA financial sector is critical to global health....lets just stay out of it for the sake of everyone. Hilary is the more reasonable candidate for me because she always seems to make points that I understand...nothing radical But end of the day they would both be good for the USA as they both are committed to growing and supporting the middle class But imagine a Trump victory ....I was watching various interviews with him around Megyn Kelly, she is smoking hot by the way, and I realized how insecure he is. No he really isn't the right person to be the President

I have. It involves me moving to Canada. Hah, feel free to leave. Odd that you would flee to a country with higher tax and universal health care to get away from a democrat, but what-evs. Hurlshot I know you aren't a big fan of Hilary but what is your view of her being elected? Living in California would this have any impact to you and your family that concern you with her policies ?

I have been asking myself this same question, why run for president? My view is because he is one of fairly large percentage of Americans, mostly white, who feel Obama has not only weakened the USA he is undermining certain core laws that the USA was built-on ...its like people feel this is a battle for American identity

I'd vote for a lobotomized chimp before I choose her. Its interesting that you have such little respect for your country...there is a good chance Hilary will be the next president. Yet you compare her to an animal? I'm not saying you have to like her...but dude come on, lets keep the criticism in perspective She's more like a cold blooded reptile. Or a virus. And as a liberal, I sincerely hope she's not elected. I would choose any republican over her, even Trump. Please consider a reality where she will become president...in fact I am confident she will be Sanders has done well but Hilary just is more experienced and reasonable with social changes And the Republicans have impacted there own success by allowing Trump to run rampant..yes I know I'm predicting early but I'll go into more detail after the election as I want to be right Also I understand its not like Trump could be reasonably stopped by anyone ...but I really think he has done the Republicans harm within the minorities

I'd vote for a lobotomized chimp before I choose her. Its interesting that you have such little respect for your country...there is a good chance Hilary will be the next president. Yet you compare her to an animal? I'm not saying you have to like her...but dude come on, lets keep the criticism in perspective