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2020 US Presidential Election
- Thread starter Born To Slay
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- Apr 6, 2020
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Oh it's going to sound weird, but I practice Zen Buddhism to keep my sanity, thinking and concentration in order. It's an art of maintenance, because if I skip it, it makes a lot of things very difficult & hard for me.
To me, he seems so incredibly knowledgeable about this subject that it may be second nature and may not require that much concentration.
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I've got to say that, although I don't agree with everything you say, I am very impressed by your ability to put ideas across and your level of English. Not that my opinion means much.
Still think you should give a PhD a shot, but boy do I realise how hard it would be. Trying to write a book myself, and just getting it off the ground is proving impossible.
- Aug 28, 2019
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What's wrong with building a wall/border fence?
Many other countries have done it (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Border_barrier), and others are doing it, so why does Trump get so much flack for it? Is it the way he puts the idea across?
Many other countries have done it (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Border_barrier), and others are doing it, so why does Trump get so much flack for it? Is it the way he puts the idea across?
Since you tagged me, I will just say I think the replies here are comical. If my tinnitus wasn't so severe, I could laugh out loud at it.
The guy screaming "LAW AND ORDER" on Twitter surrounds himself with white color criminals.
- Apr 6, 2020
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Well, your opinion matters to me, Merci beaucoup
Yeah, it's difficult to read books while you hear many sounds at the same time, let alone write one. What is your book going to be about?
I can't speak for everyone but my biggest problems with the wall are that is most of the trafficking that occurs is not on foot over the Rio Grande. People are being packed into Semis and being smuggled across ala Breaking Bad. Tunnels, boats and even planes are other ways. The wall is a way for him to give no bid contracts to his buddies.
The idea that people are running across the border with no points of contact isn't what happens at all (it rarely is the case) but it makes Trump look "tough" even if it's not the most pragmatic solution.
Obama deported more than any other president (more than Trump: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deportation_and_removal_from_the_United_States)
and he and those before him didn't want to spend the money on an ineffectual wall for a reason.
- Apr 6, 2020
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I think you're right about the way he puts it. During his 2016 campaign, he aimed at the working class & middle class vote by trying to spread fear about the negative effects of immigration (always a great strategy to win over voters). He talked about illegal immigrants crossing the Mexican-US border, that they are going to steal their jobs, rape their women, that the Mexican government is forcing their unwanted people on the US (drug dealers and gangs, etc) (https://www.washingtonpost.com). It is also a matter if it's political realistic to claim that the US is going to let Mexico pay for that wall (https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-37241626), while in fact US taxpayers are going to pay for it. There's much fuss about Trump's honesty when you look at his claims.
The illegal immigrant problem has existed in the USA for a while now. Almost as bad as the migrant scam in Europe.
- Aug 28, 2019
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I agree it is a voter winner for many.
Yeah, Mexico was never going to pay for it, but I must admit that I did find it funny when Trump said it would
Not politics that's for sure. Fiction for young adults most probably. Mulling over a few ideas, but nothing concrete as of yet.Well, your opinion matters to me, Merci beaucoup
It really was a joke.
Alexei Navalny, the man many say that Putin fears most, is now in a coma due to suspected poisoning. If he dies and people still don't come out and riot, cause a revolution or whatever means that this country is dead to me.
Sorry to bring Russia into the conversation, but if you think that the US has problems... believe me, they don't compare to the problems here!
A coma, really?I agree it is a voter winner for many.
Yeah, Mexico was never going to pay for it, but I must admit that I did find it funny when Trump said it would
Not politics that's for sure. Fiction for young adults most probably. Mulling over a few ideas, but nothing concrete as of yet.
It really was a joke.
Alexei Navalny, the man many say that Putin fears most, is now in a coma due to suspected poisoning. If he dies and people still don't come out and riot, cause a revolution or whatever means that this country is dead to me.
Sorry to bring Russia into the conversation, but if you think that the US has problems... believe me, they don't compare to the problems here!
I haven't been following the political situation in Russia lately but I did before tinnitus. I told "Westernized"/"Pro-Western" Russians I thought he was controlled opposition. He was used to show the population that Putin/Russian government allows opposition/dissent/rivals but he was really a complicit tool. How many times was he arrested but then released? It became so routine, it was like a game.
But, if he is in a coma from poisoning, he ruffled some feathers and/or pissed off the wrong people.
- Aug 5, 2019
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I think sounding the alarms is extremely important. The whole idea is to not end up too far deep and then wonder why we didn't do anything.
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Nah, he's not controlled. Most of the official so-called opposition are controlled though. Not that I am some great supporter of his or anything because I'm not, but the guy isn't even allowed to stand in elections due to bullshit rules. The controlled opposition are.
They won't have got rid of him until now due to the real fear of a backlash. Of course, it is possible that some pro-government person took matters into their own hands and has tried to have him killed. But I think it's more likely that now it seems Putin doesn't give a shit at all anymore and is just doing away with his opponents regardless of the backlash. This place is run by the security forces, and the intelligent people really fear them, whereas the easily led people are too naive to know otherwise and lap up everything the government says.
Just to add, Belarus is all but in the hands of the Russian security forces now (not Belorussia's), and it's only a matter of time before it officially becomes part of Russia. Putin may bide his time though. When it does, and while people are on a high with patriotism over the taking of the country, it will act as a cover for more dirty dealings and sudden disappearances of opponents.
Can't wait to get out of this country!!
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Yeah, take back control of your country while you can. It's in a mess, but it can still be fixed.
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Team Biden signals a move towards deficit austerity, despite all the public campaign pledges to voters that a Biden administration will bring about a new FDR-style era
''When we get in, the pantry is going to be bare,'' said Mr. Kaufman, who is leading Mr. Biden's transition team (....) When you see what Trump's done to the deficit... all the deficits that he built with the incredible tax cuts. So we're going to be limited.'''
Link: https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-united-the-democratsits-not-likely-to-last-11597847147
''When we get in, the pantry is going to be bare,'' said Mr. Kaufman, who is leading Mr. Biden's transition team (....) When you see what Trump's done to the deficit... all the deficits that he built with the incredible tax cuts. So we're going to be limited.'''
Link: https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-united-the-democratsits-not-likely-to-last-11597847147
Oh boy, Austerity measures! Because those always work, and are never directed largely at the poor and middle class.
Then again, we can't tax like we used to now that we live in such a global world. Every time we try and get the upper class to actually pay for the society that allows them to sell their shit to get rich in the first place nowadays, they always threaten to leave to the next country over that will tax them less.
If he's not controlled by the Kremlin, then the West funds him. He went to university in a Western country, IIRC. The West would love to drive a geopolitical wedge in Russia. They already did in Ukraine. Ukrainians sacrificed themselves for what?!? Their so-called revolution resulted in puppet governments via Western control then 2 administrations with oligarchs pulling the strings. No significant changes, just different controllers.
Globalists control both parties.
If you want the deficit to climb astronomically, vote in the Biden Commies.
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At DNC someone talked about protecting the unborn— joke.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/12/pro-life-groups-denounce-biden-harris-most-pro-abo/
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/12/pro-life-groups-denounce-biden-harris-most-pro-abo/
Forgetting for a second that the Washington Times was founded by the leader of the Moonies (edit: unification cult, his name threw me off but i remembered it being a cult) cult, can you cite actual statements anywhere or other evidence that Biden and Harris want to push for abortions "on demand" up until right at birth?
Because they'd have to actually repeal or amend Roe v Wade to do that. Roe v Wade says third trimester abortions are always illegal except in the case of a threat to the mother's life or serious health. It was amended later to say or if the fetus is non viable (meaning death to fetus was imminent due to health or it would die soon after birth, e.g.. An acephalia baby).
Your link is just fear mongering and it obvious works.
Good read:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-obama-biden-economy-redux-11597793116
I, for one, do not want to go back to the days of over-regulation and increased taxation. It's hard to argue the unemployment aspect right now, due to the impact COVID-19 is having on the workforce. However, President Trump had unemployment under control prior to the coronavirus pandemic. According to Rakesh Kochhar of the Pew Research Center, "The rise in the number of unemployed workers due to COVID-19 is substantially greater than the increase due to the Great Recession, when the number unemployed increased by 8.8 million from the end of 2007 to the beginning of 2010." Lastly, economic growth also fluctuates in accordance to the business cycle.
In regard to over-regulation, look no further than Dodd-Frank. Was regulation necessary following the financial crisis of 2007-2008? Yes, but the severity was counterproductive to economic recovery. You had financial institutions with assets ranging from $100B to $250B that had to comply with stress tests and the Volcker Rule. As a result, loans to small businesses were not as frequently approved. These institutions needed to meet strict liquidity guidelines that were meant for the big banks to adhere to, in order to prevent a liquidity crisis. Fortunately, Congress passed a rollback with The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. These financial institutions should not be held to the same standards as "too-big-to-fail banks." This is just one example of the overboard regulatory environment that the Democratic Party strives to achieve.
Why was our economy booming prior to COVID-19? A major reason is the corporate tax-rate reduction brought about by President Trump and Republicans in Congress. The reduction from 35% to 21% (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017) has significantly helped the creation of jobs and wage growth. In turn, this helped the economic landscape of the United States as companies have the capability to hire more workers and increase investment. More competition leads to better products and higher productivity.
Both the Obama and Trump Administrations have caused record-setting budget deficits. This trend will likely continue into the future. This is just the reality of government spending and expenditure in this day and age. I wish we could see more fiscal responsibility, but if you look at the 2021 forecasted U.S. budget breakdown, the government anticipates spending $4.829 trillion on mandated benefits alone (e.g. Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid). Social benefits are not cheap. I think the Trump Administration is doing a fine job when it comes to efficient allocation of assets and financial stability.
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Yeah, Mexico was never going to pay for it, but I must admit that I did find it funny when Trump said it would
@all to gain -- You might appreciate this clip. The link will take you to the part where they talk about the wall. But the whole 6-minute video is great satire (in my mind).
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It may well do (to a degree)! That doesn't mean though that he was initially placed by the West to fight against the government. He's done that himself, and the West has just latched onto him.
For sure, it would love to drive a wedge in Russia.
A lot of people really don't like what's happening internally here, but the sanctions, the constant talk of Russia and so on fall right into the government's hands by stiring up patriotism, which, in turn, allows it to stay in control.
Unfortunately, Ukraine is on the frontline of all of this. Even though Crimea and the east of Ukraine are in the hands of Russia, the fact that many Ukrainians now hate each other falls right into the West's hands... until, that is, Russia moves in and takes over the whole country, which it could.
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