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

[lionsfan20]

Originally Posted by JustRachel

Lol, feeling triggered? Eat a snickers, bruh.

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Lol I'm not the one whining about being attacked in here everyday. Nice try bruh

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[Astros19]

Cuomo being Cuomo.
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020...-a-conspiracy/

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[Onions]

Originally Posted by Brobocop

Crazy how 538 has Texas as close in favor of Trump as Florida is for Biden. Never thought Texas would be remotely in play for 2020.

If it actually were, Biden would be wise to head there instead of Minneapolis.

[Jopeal]

Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

My point was that American democrats view Cuba more favorably than Israel. Dictatorship vs. Democracy.

I don't understand the point you are trying to make and how that relates to mine.

It seems that some Americans view Israel unfavorably, likely based in part on their conflicts with Palestinians.

What do you make of this?

[JustRachel]

Originally Posted by clocsta2323

It actually does. Progression through a profession that necessitates a level of intelligence and decision making combats any assertion she is an idiot. If we are being literal that is. Not many people are precise these days.

You assume it requires intelligence. I say it merely requires ambition.

Again, I'm not saying she (or anyone else) is an idiot. I am merely saying that fact doesn't disqualify it.

Enough about semantics though. It's not an important discussion, really.

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[JustRachel]

Originally Posted by Astros19

I think he can be full of himself for sure. I've also seen him show all of us how full of it almost every candidate is (Trump included), and more importantly how full of it the mainstream media is.
In my opinion, for decades we've seen the media, and obviously Democrats, fight tooth and nail against Republicans while Republicans just stood by and accepted it. Trump is the first Republican I know of that thankfully fights back.
They hate it and I love it.

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Fair enough.

I guess what I meant is do you believe he is honest, for the most part. But your response satisfied my curiosity. Thanks.

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[pac213up]

Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

People ... do we not forget what happened four years ago?

https://www.businessinsider.com/poll...ection-2016-10

Where is your memory?!?!?!

Texas was never in play in 2016

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/ep...nton-5694.html

I don't think it is in play this year either but it is much more competitive and certainly moving blue in the future.

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/ep...iden-6818.html

[Astros19]

Originally Posted by Jopeal

It seems that some Americans view Israel unfavorably, likely based in part on their conflicts with Palestinians.



What do you make of this?

You suppose Trump calling out some of these countries for not paying their fair share to the U.N. might have a bit to play into it?
Other than that, I don't really care what people in another country thinks about who I vote for. I can't imagine why you would either.

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[charnick]

Originally Posted by coachnip13

Here we go.

If it's "science", you should be able to easily show us that masks are indeed effective against COVID transmission.

I just did. You ignored it. Wonder why?

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showpo...ostcount=53819

[JustRachel]

Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

My point was that American democrats view Cuba more favorably than Israel. Dictatorship vs. Democracy.



I don't understand the point you are trying to make and how that relates to mine.

They do? Wowsers. That is surprising.

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[Jopeal]

Originally Posted by Astros19

You suppose Trump calling out some of these countries for not paying their fair share to the U.N. might have a bit to play into it?
Other than that, I don't really care what people in another country thinks about who I vote for. I can't imagine why you would either.

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I wouldn't expect you to care. Nor would I expect you to care about the opinions of Americans with differing political stances.

[gopherfan]

Originally Posted by Jgil316

Had the GOP allowed Obama's nomination to be put through back in 2016 (8 months prior to the election) this confirmation wouldn't have been an issue at all and the GOP would STILL have the majority.

However, they wanted to play games and will have to live with any potential consequences.

I agree. Merrick Garland was qualified, and should have at least come up for a vote.

[JustRachel]

Originally Posted by lionsfan20

Lol I'm not the one whining about being attacked in here everyday. Nice try bruh

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It's going to be okay. Deep breaths. Innnn outttttt.

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[NeedChapmans]

Originally Posted by pac213up

Texas was never in play in 2016

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/ep...nton-5694.html

I don't think it is in play this year either but it is much more competitive and certainly moving blue in the future.

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/ep...iden-6818.html

Did you open the link you sent? That looks within the margin of error to me.

[Astros19]

Originally Posted by Jopeal

I wouldn't expect you to care. Nor would I expect you to care about the opinions of Americans with differing political stances.

I wouldn't expect you to understand either.
I guess I shouldn't assume everybody here that I've been conversing with to be American. DOH!
America first, sorry if you don't like it.
Ok, not really sorry at all.

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[JustRachel]

Originally Posted by Jgil316

Had the GOP allowed Obama's nomination to be put through back in 2016 (8 months prior to the election) this confirmation wouldn't have been an issue at all and the GOP would STILL have the majority.



However, they wanted to play games and will have to live with any potential consequences.

What consequences do you think they may have to live with?

I'd guess their shenanigans mostly only ticked off people that weren't going to vote for them anyway. Both sides have gotten so far away from good faith that at this point it's hard for anyone to cast the first stone.

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[Jopeal]

Originally Posted by Astros19

I wouldn't expect you to understand either.
I guess I shouldn't assume everybody here that I've been conversing with to be American. DOH!
America first, sorry if you don't like it.
Ok, not really sorry at all.

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Do you care that many Americans think Trump has been terrible for our democracy and the future trajectory of the country?

[coachnip13]

Originally Posted by Jopeal

Do you care that many Americans think Trump has been terrible for our democracy and the future trajectory of the country?

I don't, but that's just me.

[JustRachel]

Originally Posted by Jopeal

Do you care that many Americans think Trump has been terrible for our democracy and the future trajectory of the country?

I just got the mental image of Arnold Horshack raising his hand. Ooh ooh, Mr Kotter!

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[cnewby]

Originally Posted by JustRachel

It's going to be okay. Deep breaths. Innnn outttttt.

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This must be you talking to yourself.

[Brobocop]

Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

People ... do we not forget what happened four years ago?

https://www.businessinsider.com/poll...ection-2016-10

Where is your memory?!?!?!

That was four years ago, today is today. I never said it was flipping, just that it was getting closer and closer as the years go on.

[Jgil316]

Originally Posted by JustRachel

What consequences do you think they may have to live with?

I'd guess their shenanigans mostly only ticked off people that weren't going to vote for them anyway. Both sides have gotten so far away from good faith that at this point it's hard for anyone to cast the first stone.

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They played games on the flip flop of "why" they held up Garland and "why" it was ok for Barrett. The verbal gymnastics were breathtaking.

Further, the argument of "If the Dems were in this position they would have done the same thing" is a projection being made during an incredibly polarized political climate.

Had they allowed Garland's vote - then Barrett would have been voted on with no fuss.

However, we know what happened. We know that the GOP has justified the action taken based upon projections.

[JustRachel]

Originally Posted by cnewby

This must be you talking to yourself.

You got me. I'm busted.

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[coachnip13]

Originally Posted by Jgil316

They played games on the flip flop of "why" they held up Garland and "why" it was ok for Barrett. The verbal gymnastics were breathtaking.

Further, the argument of "If the Dems were in this position they would have done the same thing" is a projection being made during an incredibly polarized political climate.

Had they allowed Garland's vote - then Barrett would have been voted on with no fuss.

However, we know what happened. We know that the GOP has justified the action taken based upon projections.

I think she asked about the consequences.

[JustRachel]

Originally Posted by Jgil316

They played games on the flip flop of "why" they held up Garland and "why" it was ok for Barrett. The verbal gymnastics were breathtaking.



Further, the argument of "If the Dems were in this position they would have done the same thing" is a projection being made during an incredibly polarized political climate.



Had they allowed Garland's vote - then Barrett would have been voted on with no fuss.



However, we know what happened. We know that the GOP has justified the action taken based upon projections.

Absolutely. But what consequences? Do you think they'll be voted out because of it?

I'd expect that if they're voted out, it would be more about Trump than about the Garland shenanigans. But idk, just guessing.

ETA: Are you talking about court packing as the consequence?