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Post by Tennesseer on Jul 26, 2024 0:19:05 GMT -5
Also, let's not forget that George Washington had no kids... Jesus had no kids. Neither did Joseph.
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Post by teen persuasion on Jul 26, 2024 7:20:03 GMT -5
Also, let's not forget that George Washington had no kids... None of our presidents have given birth. Not sure why this is suddenly a key prerequisite now.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Jul 26, 2024 7:50:13 GMT -5
Also, let's not forget that George Washington had no kids... Jesus had no kids. Unless you buy into the Davinci Code.
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Post by Opti on Jul 26, 2024 7:56:55 GMT -5
Also, let's not forget that George Washington had no kids... None of our presidents have given birth. Not sure why this is suddenly a key prerequisite now. Because the Trump side is trying to justify their bias.
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Post by Opti on Jul 26, 2024 7:59:12 GMT -5
One thing Harris does have over Hillary Clinton is a nice speaking voice. She is technically a Boomer, born in Oct. 1964. Obama was one as well, 1961.
Its July, its exhausting so it will be interesting to see what August looks like which is less than a week away.
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Post by busymom on Jul 26, 2024 8:12:53 GMT -5
My Biden-hating neighbor has a "Biden sucks" banner hanging in their yard. I wonder what the MAGA's are going to do with all of their anti-Biden merchandise? Did I hear correctly that Trump has backed out of a debate with Harris? Inquiring minds want to know...
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Post by chiver78 on Jul 26, 2024 8:32:45 GMT -5
My Biden-hating neighbor has a "Biden sucks" banner hanging in their yard. I wonder what the MAGA's are going to do with all of their anti-Biden merchandise? Did I hear correctly that Trump has backed out of a debate with Harris? Inquiring minds want to know... Yes, if my local news can be believed. I heard a little while ago on the morning broadcast that Trump has declined to commit to any debates until after the DNC officially nominates a candidate. so that buys him what, a week or so? I'm not sure of the DNC dates.
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Post by happyhoix on Jul 26, 2024 8:36:47 GMT -5
Also, let's not forget that George Washington had no kids... Jesus had no kids. Also let’s keep in mind the number of terrible people who DO have kids. Like Elon Musk, one of the most miserable slime molds in the swamp, has at least 10 kids that he probably wouldn’t recognize if he passed one on the street - because he casually impregnates women doesn’t make him the ideal person to run the country.
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Post by Tennesseer on Jul 26, 2024 8:37:18 GMT -5
The one Democratic criticism that seems to bother Trump the most
Democrats accuse Donald Trump of being a threat to democracy. This increasingly appears to be the one talking point that bothers him most. In the aftermath of the assassination attempt targeting Donald Trump, many leading Republicans not only blamed Democrats, but GOP officials also pointed specifically to one Democratic talking point: Describing the former president as a threat to democracy, Republicans said, was simply beyond the pale. The GOP nominee is apparently thinking along the same lines. Politico reported: ' Former President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that Democrats calling him a “threat to democracy” could have led a 20-year-old gunman to try to assassinate him, though the FBI has not unveiled a motive behind the July 13 shooting. “Such a distressed sick world but you know what could be caused when they call you a threat to democracy,” Trump told a crowd of supporters in North Carolina.It might seem like a simple, albeit cheap, line at a campaign rally, but the closer one looks at the rhetoric, the more important it becomes. Right off the bat, Trump’s interest in “unity” has obviously been thrown out the window. Earlier this week, the former president said he was shot because “the Biden/Harris Administration did not properly protect me,” and as of Wednesday night, he tried to draw a direct connect between a Democratic talking point and the attempt on his life. It’s wildly irresponsible to talk this way — investigators still say they don’t know what motivated the shooter — but Trump clearly doesn’t care. What’s more, it’s tough to take the former president’s complaints about the rhetoric seriously, given his own record. In fact, the week before the shooting in Pennsylvania, Trump described the Biden administration as a “fascist government,” as his campaign operation issued a fundraising appeal asserting as fact that President Joe Biden is “a threat to democracy.” Two weeks earlier, the former president wrote on his social media platform, “JOE BIDEN IS A THREAT TO DEMOCRACY, AND A THREAT TO THE SURVIVAL AND EXISTENCE OF OUR COUNTRY ITSELF!!!” The hysterical missive dovetailed with months of rhetoric in which Trump has told voters that the United States would likely cease to exist if he loses. Rest of article here: The one Democratic criticism that seems to bother Trump the most
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Post by Tennesseer on Jul 26, 2024 8:47:20 GMT -5
THE BOROWITZ REPORT
Republicans Accuse Democrats of Plotting to Nominate Winning CandidateWASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—Calling it “the most crooked conspiracy in American history,” on Sunday Donald J. Trump and other Republicans accused Democrats of plotting to nominate a winning presidential candidate. “I’ve seen the Democrats do some pretty evil things, but I never thought they’d choose a nominee with a chance of winning,” Trump said. “This should never be allowed to happen in our country.” “What we are witnessing is no more and no less than a shameless scheme to mount a successful election campaign,” House Speaker Mike Johnson charged. “As God is my witness, this will not stand.” Senator J.D. Vance attacked the Democrats’ “blatant use of strategy” and warned of more sinister machinations to come. “In a matter of days, be prepared for them to announce that they’ve chosen a qualified and appealing VP candidate,” Vance said. “We Republicans would never do that.” Republicans Accuse Democrats of Plotting to Nominate Winning Candidate
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Post by Opti on Jul 26, 2024 9:23:44 GMT -5
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Post by billisonboard on Jul 26, 2024 9:34:07 GMT -5
I remember the realization when Obama was elected that he was the very first president in my life who was younger than I was. Really thought that would continue to be the case. Man was I wrong.
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Post by billisonboard on Jul 26, 2024 9:55:59 GMT -5
It is interesting how various vice presidential candidates are auditioning for the job by modeling how they would attack Vance. I wonder if it is a specific request from the Harris campaign, or if they are doing it on their own.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jul 26, 2024 10:10:12 GMT -5
I heard an interview with a member of Biden’s team who has now transitioned to Kamala’s team. She said that they didn’t really notice how much they were worried about age related issues during speeches until they went to Kamala’s speech. The team has been conditioned little by little to see Biden’s age as normal. But then putting someone so energetic, with a strong voice. The team wasn’t worried about the candidate physically stumbling. They didn’t worry about any confusion or word switching. Sometimes our brains expend energy that we don’t even realize it is doing. They gotta get Kamala out there doing three rallies a day in every swing state. Shaking hands - kissing babies and convincing people she can do the job. They keep breaking fundraising records - so somebody is out there and excited about her. Maybe because some of us have received more than 20 texts to donate in the last 3 days? They need to back off, this is getting annoying. I saw the first 5 already.
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Post by happyhoix on Jul 26, 2024 10:22:51 GMT -5
My Biden-hating neighbor has a "Biden sucks" banner hanging in their yard. I wonder what the MAGA's are going to do with all of their anti-Biden merchandise? Did I hear correctly that Trump has backed out of a debate with Harris? Inquiring minds want to know... Yes, if my local news can be believed. I heard a little while ago on the morning broadcast that Trump has declined to commit to any debates until after the DNC officially nominates a candidate. so that buys him what, a week or so? I'm not sure of the DNC dates. He also said the news platform (I think it is ABC) is biased and it won’t be fair so he won’t do it. My guess is it will never happen and we’ll have to satisfy ourselves with Vance getting decimated by whoever is the VP pick for Harris. Found on the morning news that Trump picked Vance because his sons liked him. Too bad almost no one else does.
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Jul 26, 2024 10:27:39 GMT -5
Yes he wants fox because they are fair.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Jul 26, 2024 10:35:23 GMT -5
Yes, if my local news can be believed. I heard a little while ago on the morning broadcast that Trump has declined to commit to any debates until after the DNC officially nominates a candidate. so that buys him what, a week or so? I'm not sure of the DNC dates. He also said the news platform (I think it is ABC) is biased and it won’t be fair so he won’t do it. My guess is it will never happen and we’ll have to satisfy ourselves with Vance getting decimated by whoever is the VP pick for Harris. Found on the morning news that Trump picked Vance because his sons liked him. Too bad almost no one else does. IDK if it will work but I am REALLY hoping that Vance will do to Trump what Palin did to McCain. It won't deter his die hard supporters and extreme evangelicals but it seems like Vance is turning off a lot of "anyone but Bidens" and more central Republicans like Palin did.
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Post by Tennesseer on Jul 26, 2024 11:41:46 GMT -5
Yes, if my local news can be believed. I heard a little while ago on the morning broadcast that Trump has declined to commit to any debates until after the DNC officially nominates a candidate. so that buys him what, a week or so? I'm not sure of the DNC dates. He also said the news platform (I think it is ABC) is biased and it won’t be fair so he won’t do it. My guess is it will never happen and we’ll have to satisfy ourselves with Vance getting decimated by whoever is the VP pick for Harris. Found on the morning news that Trump picked Vance because his sons liked him. Too bad almost no one else does. Odd that trump and his handlers agreed to ABC when it was Biden running. Not!
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Post by teen persuasion on Jul 26, 2024 12:05:45 GMT -5
None of our presidents have given birth. Not sure why this is suddenly a key prerequisite now. Because the Trump side is trying to justify their bias. Ohh, I thought it was them openly saying that a woman has no value unless she's a breeder.
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Post by happyhoix on Jul 26, 2024 12:57:59 GMT -5
Because the Trump side is trying to justify their bias. Ohh, I thought it was them openly saying that a woman has no value unless she's a breeder. Well, WHITE women anyway. They need to birth more white babies. 🙄
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Post by Opti on Jul 26, 2024 13:04:34 GMT -5
Here's a thought DJT, stop being a threat to democracy ... or stay in thrall to Putin et al. Your choice.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jul 26, 2024 13:05:26 GMT -5
I heard Buttigieg talk this morning on one of the news programs. I continue to be amazed as to how incredibly articulate that he is. I really had hopes that he'd be tapped for Kamala's VP, but wonder if his homosexuality is a bit too much for many to take along with a woman (of color, no less) on the ticket. It doesn't bother me, but I can see how some would think it's just too much.
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Post by djAdvocate on Jul 26, 2024 13:05:34 GMT -5
Ohh, I thought it was them openly saying that a woman has no value unless she's a breeder. Well, WHITE women anyway. They need to birth more white babies. 🙄 #quiverfull #handmaidstale
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Post by djAdvocate on Jul 26, 2024 13:06:57 GMT -5
I heard Buttigieg talk this morning on one of the news programs. I continue to be amazed as to how incredibly articulate that he is. I really had hopes that he'd be tapped for Kamala's VP, but wonder if his homosexuality is a bit too much for many to take along with a woman (of color, no less) on the ticket. It doesn't bother me, but I can see how some would think it's just too much. he's not only articulate. he is charismatic and sharp. he rarely, if ever, misses a point. it would be such fun to watch him mince up JD Vance in a debate.
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Post by billisonboard on Jul 26, 2024 13:22:19 GMT -5
I heard Buttigieg talk this morning on one of the news programs. I continue to be amazed as to how incredibly articulate that he is. I really had hopes that he'd be tapped for Kamala's VP, but wonder if his homosexuality is a bit too much for many to take along with a woman (of color, no less) on the ticket. It doesn't bother me, but I can see how some would think it's just too much. My personal intial thought is that our first openly non-heterosexual individual on a major party ticket needs to be for the presidency, having gained the position through a primary selection process and not an appointed VP candidate. Americans should show directly, "We are ready." Like I say, initial thought. Would love to hear counter argument if someone has one. I am open to hear it. (Buttigieg seems to be a very qualified individual to be that person. )
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jul 26, 2024 13:47:17 GMT -5
I heard Buttigieg talk this morning on one of the news programs. I continue to be amazed as to how incredibly articulate that he is. I really had hopes that he'd be tapped for Kamala's VP, but wonder if his homosexuality is a bit too much for many to take along with a woman (of color, no less) on the ticket. It doesn't bother me, but I can see how some would think it's just too much. My personal intial thought is that our first openly non-heterosexual individual on a major party ticket needs to be for the presidency, having gained the position through a primary selection process and not an appointed VP candidate. Americans should show directly, "We are ready." Like I say, initial thought. Would love to hear counter argument if someone has one. I am open to hear it. (Buttigieg seems to be a very qualified individual to be that person. ) VPs are always chosen, so all this as a choice does is give him the experience for President (which really isn't a bad thing). When/If he does run for President, he will still have to go through the vetting process and still go through a primary. The only difference is that he is a known commodity. When he was one of the runners in the primary election in 2020 that chose Biden, he was not well known.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jul 26, 2024 13:48:39 GMT -5
I heard Buttigieg talk this morning on one of the news programs. I continue to be amazed as to how incredibly articulate that he is. I really had hopes that he'd be tapped for Kamala's VP, but wonder if his homosexuality is a bit too much for many to take along with a woman (of color, no less) on the ticket. It doesn't bother me, but I can see how some would think it's just too much. he's not only articulate. he is charismatic and sharp. he rarely, if ever, misses a point. it would be such fun to watch him mince up JD Vance in a debate. I would actually watch that debate in real time! The man thinks on his feet very well, and I have yet to hear him misspeak.
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Post by Tiny on Jul 26, 2024 14:04:01 GMT -5
I heard Buttigieg talk this morning on one of the news programs. I continue to be amazed as to how incredibly articulate that he is. I really had hopes that he'd be tapped for Kamala's VP, but wonder if his homosexuality is a bit too much for many to take along with a woman (of color, no less) on the ticket. It doesn't bother me, but I can see how some would think it's just too much. My personal intial thought is that our first openly non-heterosexual individual on a major party ticket needs to be for the presidency, having gained the position through a primary selection process and not an appointed VP candidate. Americans should show directly, "We are ready." Like I say, initial thought. Would love to hear counter argument if someone has one. I am open to hear it. (Buttigieg seems to be a very qualified individual to be that person. ) I think we would just need a typical nomination cycle for the "We are ready" thing. The first openly non-heterosexual individual (not sure that covers all the varieties....trans? asexual? but it's ok for now) on the party ticket needs for either President or Vice President needs to have that longer lead in. Harris' running mate seems to be a bit of a scramble... FWIW: I have no problem with Buttigieg being Vice President.
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Post by Tiny on Jul 26, 2024 14:07:04 GMT -5
he's not only articulate. he is charismatic and sharp. he rarely, if ever, misses a point. it would be such fun to watch him mince up JD Vance in a debate. I would actually watch that debate in real time! The man thinks on his feet very well, and I have yet to hear him misspeak. I'd watch that too. I would hope Buttigieg would get in some zingers and then highlight how the Republican Platform (Project 2025) is NOT beneficial to America or it's people (even the everyday people who think project 2025 is a good idea.)
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Post by teen persuasion on Jul 26, 2024 14:07:36 GMT -5
I heard Buttigieg talk this morning on one of the news programs. I continue to be amazed as to how incredibly articulate that he is. I really had hopes that he'd be tapped for Kamala's VP, but wonder if his homosexuality is a bit too much for many to take along with a woman (of color, no less) on the ticket. It doesn't bother me, but I can see how some would think it's just too much. My personal intial thought is that our first openly non-heterosexual individual on a major party ticket needs to be for the presidency, having gained the position through a primary selection process and not an appointed VP candidate. Americans should show directly, "We are ready." Like I say, initial thought. Would love to hear counter argument if someone has one. I am open to hear it. (Buttigieg seems to be a very qualified individual to be that person. ) I disagree. Some subset of Americans will never be ready, but they shouldn't be able to decide for the majority. The dividers are using all of these unimportant traits to break us apart into more tiny factions: male, female, old, young, gay, straight, black, white, parents, childless, ... Why do ANY of those things have any bearing on fitness to lead? Once the taboo group breaks the glass ceiling, however it happens, it accelerates the next crack in the barrier, harder to keep "others" out. NYS now has a woman governor. She stepped up from Lt. Governor after Cuomo was shamed into resigning. Doesn't matter that she wasn't directly elected - we have had a woman governor, it's no longer impossible, and it will be easier for the next one, and the next one... It normalizes the "other" group, making us incrementally more equal - which I think is important because the dividers are trying really hard to enforce the idea that some (them) are "more" equal than others.
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