Calax Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 (edited) http://edition.cnn.com/2015/06/16/politics/donald-trump-2016-announcement-elections/index.html I see Donald Trump is running, who will be supporting him? I imagine KP and GD....maybe Hurlshot ? I am. He's the only one who's not a corporate sell-out. Interesting, so Trump will have his valid suporters The Republican nomination is going to be interesting. WOD you should work on convincing Hurlshot to vote Trump, if you can convince the Californian liberals to vote for him then the battle is basically won. Except Trump won't make it out of the Primary. One of the awkward things about the American system is that there's a rediculously long campaign cycle for the primaries (with Iowa's being first in just under 9 months or so) but the actual "main" election taking place in a short 2 month cycle (from the conventions in August to November). What we're seeing now with the declarations etc, is several people saying "I want free PR" and making the splash for their new product (This was Herman Cain last time too). The media, being the hype machine it is, considers each candidate the same way. If there is one not marred by scandal, a scandal shall be found and used against the candidate to get viewership. Thing is, right now, calling the election is flat out irresponsible. The few elections I've lived through have always had strong starters with lots of political background in the national level... but end up with a completely different group after the years long winnowing. Obama was not even on my radar in 2008 (admittedly my radar was kinda blinded by the whole "You're in the Navy for a month and a half" schtick) and yet he beat out Hillary at the end (Mostly because of John Edwards giving his support after that guy dropped out). I feel like a younger candidate without the Palin rock around his neck could have easily taken the White House. But even after the general election is on, parties make REALLY stupid moves (Apparently when Palin was announced, my grandfather, a diehard republican who was 82, declared that McCain had just lost). We'll probably see a few more people come out of the wood work to try for the Democratic ticket, but Hillary is SO big within the establishment that it'll be hard to unseat her. Although Sanders could do it given his mass appeal, but the guy seriously needs to convince people to believe in him winning, rather than him being a counterpoint. On the Republican ticket: Jeb's got the anchor of his brother around his neck. Ben Carson's only press has made him just unlikable. Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham and Huckabee are seen as part of the establishment and possibly crazy people. George Pataki we haven't heard much about, but he was Governor of NY state and that place is more corrupt than Chicago Carly Fiorina relatively unknown politically, CEO of HP and managed to almost kill that company. Rand Paul has a chance because he actually seems to stand by his convictions Rick Perry is the "Oops" guy and may or may not be a Felon Marco Rubio has a chance because he's got the minority and relative junior status to him Santorum's still got that whole "I hate gays" thing that ruined his chances last time And the Donald. The only other people that might have a shot that I know of (and Wikipedia lists) is Chris Christie of New Jersey who's not in great shape politically after the Bridge issue and blatantly ignoring his voters in favor of another state as Governor. And Scott Walker who's only known for trying to murder Union's in the state of Wisconsin (figuratively speaking) Should point out that Joe Biden might still toss himself into the frey to take the Nomination from Hillary. Edited June 19, 2015 by Calax Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off.
Hurlshort Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 (edited) People's Republic of Kalifornia is beyond redemption. The best thing is to give it back to Mexico. Edit: @Hurl Yes, Trump is very rich. Of course we don't want successful people to be President. What we need is a community organizer who's never achieved anything and has no competencies (except lie and get himself elected through lies). Considering California is back up to number 8 in terms of world economies, I'm pretty sure Mexico would love that. Also, Agriculture: http://westernfarmpress.com/tree-nuts/what-happens-if-us-loses-california-food-production Oh yeah, we also have a tremendously fiscally conservative governor who is against legalizing pot, bans on fracking, and gun control bills. They call him Moonbeam. edit: Have you even watched Trump's reality show? Edited June 19, 2015 by Hurlshot
Wrath of Dagon Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Considering California is back up to number 8 in terms of world economies, I'm pretty sure Mexico would love that. edit: Have you even watched Trump's reality show? See, it's a win-win. No, I don't watch "reality shows" except for Pawn Stars and the news. "Moral indignation is a standard strategy for endowing the idiot with dignity." Marshall McLuhan
Hurlshort Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Just because your unpatriotic state wants out of the Union, doesn't mean every other state wants out. So you won't watch his reality show, but you will back him for president?
luzarius Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 (edited) They made Cassandra Pentaghast look like a man. We have to protect beautiful women from the sex negative feminists and the sex negative LGBT's. Vote for ANY republican in 2016! Edited June 19, 2015 by luzarius Having trouble with the games combat on POTD, Trial of Iron? - Hurtin bomb droppin MONK - [MONK BUILD] - [CLICK HERE] - Think Rangers suck? You're wrong - [RANGER BUILD] + Tactics/Strategies - [CLICK HERE] - Fighter Heavy Tank - [FIGHTER BUILD] + Tactics/Strategies - [CLICK HERE] Despite what I may post, I'm a huge fan of Pillars of Eternity, it's one of my favorite RPG's. Anita Sarkeesian keeps Bioware's balls in a jar on her shelf.
ShadySands Posted June 19, 2015 Author Posted June 19, 2015 Things can always get worse They made Cassandra Pentaghast look like a man. Vote for ANY republican in 2016! See Free games updated 3/4/21
Barothmuk Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 So you won't watch his reality show, but you will back him for president? I support this man as president. 4
BruceVC Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 So you won't watch his reality show, but you will back him for president? I support this man as president. That's the thing about Trump, the Democrats shouldn't have to worry too much about him as he will self-implode....I don't even think his policies will wreck his chances. It will just be his general comments "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Tsuga C Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Why's that? You've always left me with the impression that on a socio-economic scale of 0-10 (Left to Right) you like to think of yourself as a 4, but your commentaries on this or that topic of the day indicate otherwise. Just an observation. http://cbrrescue.org/ Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forests and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoors experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person.----Fred Bear http://michigansaf.org/
Wrath of Dagon Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 Just because your unpatriotic state wants out of the Union, doesn't mean every other state wants out. Texas is what's left of America. So you won't watch his reality show, but you will back him for president? It's not that I'm a huge fan of Trump, it's just that I think he'll get the job done, in spite of his faults. And look at the alternatives, a bunch of lying corporate sell-outs, one of the most corrupt and dishonest people ever, or a Socialist who apparently thinks the Soviet Union was heaven on earth, since he honeymooned there. "Moral indignation is a standard strategy for endowing the idiot with dignity." Marshall McLuhan
Barothmuk Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 or a Socialist who apparently thinks the Soviet Union was heaven on earth, since he honeymooned there.Sensible conclusion. 1
Calax Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 I will say, since 2013 at the Des Moines airport there's been a "We're ready for Hillary" billboard that only went down when she announced. Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off.
ShadySands Posted June 21, 2015 Author Posted June 21, 2015 http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/the-25-best-things-we-learned-bernie-sanders-book Free games updated 3/4/21
BruceVC Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/the-25-best-things-we-learned-bernie-sanders-book Shady I have a bad feeling about him, I don't want you to be disappointed later You cannot vote for someone who hates the media...this means he doesn't understand how society operates "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Barothmuk Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 You cannot vote for someone who hates the media...this means he doesn't understand how society operatesI find the left's fellation of Sanders to be pretty annoying but what? The article states he hates "mainstream" media as its directly in the pocket of corporations and (to quote him) “insults the intelligence of American citizens daily, and is even further removed from the reality of everyday life than the average politician.” How you can interpret that as a negative thing is beyond me.
Meshugger Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Complaining about consolidation of power is a negative thing apparently. "Some men see things as they are and say why?""I dream things that never were and say why not?"- George Bernard Shaw"Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man."- Friedrich Nietzsche "The amount of energy necessary to refute bull**** is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it." - Some guy
BruceVC Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 You cannot vote for someone who hates the media...this means he doesn't understand how society operatesI find the left's fellation of Sanders to be pretty annoying but what? The article states he hates "mainstream" media as its directly in the pocket of corporations and (to quote him) “insults the intelligence of American citizens daily, and is even further removed from the reality of everyday life than the average politician.” How you can interpret that as a negative thing is beyond me. Baro you are a bright guy and I'm really glad we haven't had many debates on opposite sides but this is one area we disagree on. The role and or importance of Capitalism and the West When he says " mainstream " does he mean like CNN and FOX or does he mean smaller local media ? "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Calax Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 You cannot vote for someone who hates the media...this means he doesn't understand how society operatesI find the left's fellation of Sanders to be pretty annoying but what? The article states he hates "mainstream" media as its directly in the pocket of corporations and (to quote him) “insults the intelligence of American citizens daily, and is even further removed from the reality of everyday life than the average politician.” How you can interpret that as a negative thing is beyond me. Baro you are a bright guy and I'm really glad we haven't had many debates on opposite sides but this is one area we disagree on. The role and or importance of Capitalism and the West When he says " mainstream " does he mean like CNN and FOX or does he mean smaller local media ? I think it means the people and companies who have enough money to cover national level discussions. He hates the AP, and the other news networks are probably part of that group. Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off.
Barothmuk Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 I know I've posted a bunch of these already but Trump is an amazing ****poster.
PK htiw klaw eriF Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Trump is the accelerationist candidate. 1 "Akiva Goldsman and Alex Kurtzman run the 21st century version of MK ULTRA." - majestic "you're a damned filthy lying robot and you deserve to die and burn in hell." - Bartimaeus "Without individual thinking you can't notice the plot holes." - InsaneCommander "Just feed off the suffering of gamers." - Malcador "You are calling my taste crap." -Hurlshort "thankfully it seems like the creators like Hungary less this time around." - Sarex "Don't forget the wakame, dumbass" -Keyrock "Are you trolling or just being inadvertently nonsensical?' -Pidesco "we have already been forced to admit you are at least human" - uuuhhii "I refuse to buy from non-woke businesses" - HoonDing "feral camels are now considered a pest" - Gorth "Melkathi is known to be an overly critical grumpy person" - Melkathi "Oddly enough Sanderson was a lot more direct despite being a Mormon" - Zoraptor "I found it greatly disturbing to scroll through my cartoon's halfing selection of genitalias." - Wormerine "I love cheese despite the pain and carnage." - ShadySands
Meshugger Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Make that man president. He would bring laughs for everyone. 2 "Some men see things as they are and say why?""I dream things that never were and say why not?"- George Bernard Shaw"Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man."- Friedrich Nietzsche "The amount of energy necessary to refute bull**** is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it." - Some guy
Namutree Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) Scientists are all in on a massive conspiracy under the command of China to screw over US production. Trump is so brilliant. Edited June 23, 2015 by Namutree "Good thing I don't heal my characters or they'd be really hurt." Is not something I should ever be thinking. I use blue text when I'm being sarcastic.
HoonDing Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) Edited June 24, 2015 by HoonDing 1 The ending of the words is ALMSIVI.
Namutree Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 Rand Paul is still on the fence with TPP. He needs to make up his mind already. "Good thing I don't heal my characters or they'd be really hurt." Is not something I should ever be thinking. I use blue text when I'm being sarcastic.
Wrath of Dagon Posted June 27, 2015 Posted June 27, 2015 Apparently Webb is about to get in : http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/06/27/webb-close-to-2016-decision-insiders-say-clinton-camp-helped-delay-launch/ Unfortunately the Democrat party is probably now too radical for him to get the nomination. Looking at the electoral map, the next President will probably be a Democrat, so it would be good to have an alternative to Horrible Hillary and a Socialist. "Moral indignation is a standard strategy for endowing the idiot with dignity." Marshall McLuhan
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