2020 Politics Thread - Enter At Your Own Risk - RULES IN OP

[ballhawkdawk]

Originally Posted by Zedlaw

1) The US isn’t the only country in the world. The data is there on the effects of more gun restrictions.

2) Trump got elected on emotion. The Republican Party has been the party of simple emotions for years. Politics is emotion and politics is identity. Identity is in politics because that identity is not represented.

Is there any other instance in the world where you hold this many people’s lives in the balance (dictatorship, maybe) and there’s absolutely no regulation on how to handle that responsibility. Do you really want people calling themselves pilots and doctors and bus drivers and gas line technicians and truck drivers and power plant operators and vaccine scientists and everyday vehicle commuters with no training or oversight. It really makes no sense. Have all the guns you want but there needs to be licensing, training and oversight. Make it free if that’s the hiccup. It’s simply madness, it’s an arms race, why do I need to own a gun to feel safe.

"Data from other countries exists."

"Emotions something emotions."

"What do you need a gun to feel safe for?"

I remain unconvinced that there is a better alternative than the current system in place.

[rhigh2390]

Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

Peace in the middle East continues to be delivered. It's quite amazing.

Good job Donald. Keep the countries coming in!

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/tr...reement-641961

Absolutely stunning to see things like this. Keep it up Trump!

[ballhawkdawk]

Originally Posted by TheHeel

The thing is there are scumbags all over. However, Trump is President. He is held to a higher standard.

For sure... I was only framing my point. I think homie wanted to get in on the "Trump sucks" fun, which is fine to me, but took it a bit far. I doubt he actually meant what he said.

[vwnut13]

Originally Posted by Zedlaw

Have all the guns you want but there needs to be licensing, training and oversight.

Vermont has guns with no required training, and had never ever required a license to carry.

Seems to be working out pretty fine.

[TheHeel]

Originally Posted by ballhawkdawk

For sure... I was only framing my point. I think homie wanted to get in on the "Trump sucks" fun, which is fine to me, but took it a bit far. I doubt he actually meant what he said.

Who knows if he meant it or not. Point is, it was a dirty statement. I hope he learned a lesson

[techtre2003]

Originally Posted by rhigh2390

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/tr...reement-641961

Absolutely stunning to see things like this. Keep it up Trump!

This is big news so I wonder what new "bombshell" the media will have for us to distract away from it.

[rhigh2390]

Originally Posted by techtre2003

This is big news so I wonder what new "bombshell" the media will have for us to distract away from it.

Breaking news! Trump plans to wear brown underwear tomorrow signaling his total disrespect and mockery for the National Chocolate Milkshake Day tomorrow!!! Biden would never do that!!

[lionsfan20]

Originally Posted by techtre2003

This is big news so I wonder what new "bombshell" the media will have for us to distract away from it.

MSM actually saying this sentiment may spread and other countries may soon join this peace accord. Can you imagine if is spreads throughout middle east? If Trump was actually able to finally accomplish "peace in the middle east"?! Democrat heads would literally explode lol.

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[rhigh2390]

Originally Posted by lionsfan20

MSM actually saying this sentiment may spread and other countries may soon join this peace accord. Can you imagine if is spreads throughout middle east? If Trump was actually able to finally accomplish "peace in the middle east"?! Democrat heads would literally explode lol.

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Let's be honest. It would be spun that it was somehow Obama that did it and that Trump was just riding his coattails again lol

[NeedChapmans]

Originally Posted by lionsfan20

MSM actually saying this sentiment may spread and other countries may soon join this peace accord. Can you imagine if is spreads throughout middle east? If Trump was actually able to finally accomplish "peace in the middle east"?! Democrat heads would literally explode lol.

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A mostly peaceful explosion at that.

[techtre2003]

Originally Posted by TheHeel

Who knows if he meant it or not. Point is, it was a dirty statement. I hope he learned a lesson

I don't think he will. Twitter is full of these kinds of posts today from "journalists" and political talking heads. They can't take a break for one day to be Americans; they just have to double down as Democrats hell bent on trashing the President.

[lionsfan20]

Originally Posted by rhigh2390

Let's be honest. It would be spun that it was somehow Obama that did it and that Trump was just riding his coattails again lol

Oh absolutely. There will never be any credit given to Trump no matter what he accomplishes. Sad all the hate from the left.

Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

A mostly peaceful explosion at that.

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[TheHeel]

Trump administration siphoned almost $4 million from 9/11 first responders fund: report

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/tr...ort-2020-09-11

[Zedlaw]

Originally Posted by rhigh2390

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/tr...reement-641961

Absolutely stunning to see things like this. Keep it up Trump!

It’s disheartening to see racketeering employed as a diplomatic strategy, but its highly likely I’m very naive to these things. Yes, normalizing relations are good, strengthening allies in the region seems like a positive step. Hopefully Iran reacts diplomatically. I’m rooting Trump can stabilize peace in the region.

[gopherfan]

Originally Posted by TheFrenzy

I should also add that 7% of 7,750 means that we've seen 543 violent BLM protests this summer.

Who is saying they are peaceful? Is it the same people that are standing in front of a burning building?

[Zedlaw]

Originally Posted by ballhawkdawk

"Data from other countries exists."

"Emotions something emotions."

"What do you need a gun to feel safe for?"

I remain unconvinced that there is a better alternative than the current system in place.

Sorry, 100 people who died yesterday, today, tomorrow and everyday for the foreseeable future, we have found peak gun laws. I don’t know what the answer is but I don’t think we’ve found it yet.

[lionsfan20]

Originally Posted by TheHeel

Trump administration siphoned almost $4 million from 9/11 first responders fund: report

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/tr...ort-2020-09-11

Here we go right on cue. A world class pivot. Nice job Heel. CNN might be hiring if your interested I'm sure they would be glad to have you on the staff.

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[techtre2003]

Originally Posted by TheHeel

Trump administration siphoned almost $4 million from 9/11 first responders fund: report

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/tr...ort-2020-09-11

That's not really news, I remember watching a Congressional hearing about this last year or even the year before; it was rough watching some of the firefighters testify.

[coachnip13]

Originally Posted by Zedlaw

Sorry, 100 people who died yesterday, today, tomorrow and everyday for the foreseeable future, we have found peak gun laws. I don’t know what the answer is but I don’t think we’ve found it yet.

What are you doing about automobile safety?

[yanksfan1]

https://twitter.com/srl/status/1304479389321777154?s=20

So Floridians passed a ballot measure 65%-35% restoring the rights of released felons to vote. The Florida GOP was not happy with democracy so they passed a law saying that before being eligible to vote, they had to repay all court fines and fees. The problem with that is no one knows who owes what, if anything, and the state won't tell them. Now the right-leaning 11th Circuit has ruled that that is ok and that the state is under no obligation to tell them. And if they dare try to exercise their right to vote and have an outstanding fine/fee, they can be prosecuted and sent back to prison. Democracy!

I for one am sick of this judicial activism! (Am I doing this right?)

[ballhawkdawk]

Originally Posted by Zedlaw

Sorry, 100 people who died yesterday, today, tomorrow and everyday for the foreseeable future, we have found peak gun laws. I don’t know what the answer is but I don’t think we’ve found it yet.

I don't know what this means. It's okay to say what you want to say... no riddles necessary... I won't bite.

[Zedlaw]

Originally Posted by coachnip13

What are you doing about automobile safety?

I would argue for way stricter laws against distracted driving. Hopping in a car is one of the most dangerous things we do in this country. I don’t understand why we villainize groups of people but overlook more common threats. The bottom line is we have a foundation of licensing and regulations around safely operating vehicles, zero around guns.

[wood minis]

Originally Posted by techtre2003

This is big news so I wonder what new "bombshell" the media will have for us to distract away from it.

likely will be the Woodward book "Rage" based on 18 recorded conversations.

[blackbears86]

Originally Posted by gopherfan

Where have you been hiding? We need more voices in this thread.

I'm still here! My tds is currently in remission.


A far as who I'm voting for: I'm waiting for the debates.





Wanted trump in 2016, and now realize what a poor decision that was.

I have no idea where Biden stands on the major issues.

As far as the second amendment, IMO, it's untouchable, no matter who sits in the president's seat.

[techtre2003]

Originally Posted by yanksfan1

https://twitter.com/srl/status/1304479389321777154?s=20

So Floridians passed a ballot measure 65%-35% restoring the rights of released felons to vote. The Florida GOP was not happy with democracy so they passed a law saying that before being eligible to vote, they had to repay all court fines and fees. The problem with that is no one knows who owes what, if anything, and the state won't tell them. Now the right-leaning 11th Circuit has ruled that that is ok and that the state is under no obligation to tell them. And if they dare try to exercise their right to vote and have an outstanding fine/fee, they can be prosecuted and sent back to prison. Democracy!

I for one am sick of this judicial activism! (Am I doing this right?)

I'm not at all familiar with the process but how would they not know they have outstanding fines or fees? Wouldn't that all be spelled out in their court documents? Governments seems to be pretty good about collecting money so that just seems odd to me.