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US Politics

becky said:
This thread is for the discussion of US politics - not the personal opinions of other posters on unrelated matters.

Please stick to the topic.
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But surely we are discussing US politics, which includes the ramifications for people in this country. If posters write about 'taking out' political opponents when writing about Trump, they are discussing US politics, are they not Becky?

Other posters personal opinions about democracy, dictatorship, and the like are what 'News and Politics' is all about, isn't it, Becky? Can you please point out what these 'unrelated matters' are that I have discussed?

I don't wish to be obstreperous but I genuinely would like to know.

You may message me personally to keep it off this thread if you wish.
 
Glazier#1 said:
This is the quote I originally responded to: 'I literally want Trump to become a Far-Right Dictator who takes out those who set out to destroy him.'

This is still the point. That infers murdering our own citizens. It is you, with respect, who has skewered this somewhat, I think.

I think I have answered sufficiently, without dodging but I do thank you for having the respect to engage in dialogue rather than the mud-slinging that some others on here resort to.

It seems that, in their eagerness to box me up as 'leftie', that they are incapable of anything else.
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Peter lynch !
 
Glazier#1 said:
But surely we are discussing US politics, which includes the ramifications for people in this country. If posters write about 'taking out' political opponents when writing about Trump, they are discussing US politics, are they not Becky?

Other posters personal opinions about democracy, dictatorship, and the like are what 'News and Politics' is all about, isn't it, Becky? Can you please point out what these 'unrelated matters' are that I have discussed?

I don't wish to be obstreperous but I genuinely would like to know.

You may message me personally to keep it off this thread if you wish.
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Oh dear.
don’t poke the bear glazier or you may get a lemon and 2 lemons make a strawberry and see ya.
Just a friendly bit of advice on a forum which is one of the most moderate around.
 
Glazier#1 said:
But surely we are discussing US politics, which includes the ramifications for people in this country. If posters write about 'taking out' political opponents when writing about Trump, they are discussing US politics, are they not Becky?

Other posters personal opinions about democracy, dictatorship, and the like are what 'News and Politics' is all about, isn't it, Becky? Can you please point out what these 'unrelated matters' are that I have discussed?

I don't wish to be obstreperous but I genuinely would like to know.

You may message me personally to keep it off this thread if you wish.
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You have answered you own question. Other poster's opinions about democracy, dictatorship and the like are, indeed, topics to be discussed under News & Politics, but have no specific relation to US politics, which is what this thread is dedicated to.
 
Spiderman said:
Oh boy, you really don’t know me. I have consistently argued that the Brexit vote was a democratic one and should be adhered to. Unlike some on here. Still you continue on your rants and I will continue enjoying the meltdown
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I don't see where I've been ranting, really, just giving my thoughts. No, I don't know you but, to be fair, I asked who agreed with right-wing dictatorship and you replied in the affirmative. That's hardly me putting words into your mouth, is it?

Dictatorships, I'm sure you agree, are not best known for their democratic zeal. The definition of a dictator would surely preclude democratic rights.
 
becky said:
You have answered you own question. Other poster's opinions about democracy, dictatorship and the like are, indeed, topics to be discussed under News & Politics, but have no specific relation to US politics, which is what this thread is dedicated to.
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No? I would have thought it couldn't be more relevant but, Ok, you're the mod so I have no choice, do I.

I do appreciate the job you do, of course, and I thank you.

I shall take myself off.
 
Glazier#1 said:
I don't see where I've been ranting, really, just giving my thoughts. No, I don't know you but, to be fair, I asked who agreed with right-wing dictatorship and you replied in the affirmative. That's hardly me putting words into your mouth, is it?

Dictatorships, I'm sure you agree, are not best known for their democratic zeal. The definition of a dictator would surely preclude democratic rights.
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I think there was probably a bit of a mix up along the line. I don't think Eagleman and Spiderman are radical fascists or communists. I don't think so anyway.
Matov likes his strong opinions. Some I agree with somewhat, some not.
 
Kamala Harris is making her concession speech at 9 O'clock our time. Should be interesting - wonder how many mistakes she'll admit to in her campaign. A billion dollars spent, widespread media support and got trounced by a convicted felon? Could be quite a list.
 
"A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious.
But it cannot survive treason from within.
An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known
and carries his banner openly.
But the traitor moves amongst those within the gate freely,
his sly whispers rustling through all the alleys, heard in the
very halls of government itself."

- Marcus Tullius Cicero
 
The Department of Justice and Jack Smith immediately end their cases against Donald Trump.

The DOJ cited their policy that presidents can't be prosecuted however it was assumed they would work up until the "last day."


Winners win! 🏆 🇺🇸
 
Teddy Eagle said:
Kamala Harris is making her concession speech at 9 O'clock our time. Should be interesting - wonder how many mistakes she'll admit to in her campaign. A billion dollars spent, widespread media support and got trounced by a convicted felon? Could be quite a list.
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There are other analyses emerging. Including the idea that racism and anti feminist sentiment played a significant role with some. Notably, older “white” people, men in particular but not exclusively.

I subscribe to the regular emails circulated by Andrew Torba, who owns Gab. Most are full of irrational extreme religious nonsense but the one yesterday morning was imploring women to get their men off their couches and get out and vote for Trump to ensure Harris failed. The terminology was extreme, unpleasant and covertly racist. The USA really is very socially backward.
 
Wisbech Eagle said:
There are other analyses emerging. Including the idea that racism and anti feminist sentiment played a significant role with some. Notably, older “white” people, men in particular but not exclusively.

I subscribe to the regular emails circulated by Andrew Torba, who owns Gab. Most are full of irrational extreme religious nonsense but the one yesterday morning was imploring women to get their men off their couches and get out and vote for Trump to ensure Harris failed. The terminology was extreme, unpleasant and covertly racist. The USA really is very socially backward.
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This overall is absolute bilge. They didn't vote for Harris/Walz as they were viewed as incompetent even by a lot of Democrat voters. She is no Tulsi Gabbard who's a veteran & an accomplished politician. Harris isn't.
 
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