wolfriverjoe 1,365 #401 March 9, 2016 kallend****** I'm not making that underestimation, it is real and is there as you say "in many parts". However, not in the majority of America. But there's the rub. The president isn't elected by the majority of America. Potentially, it's less than twenty two percent of the voting population. Skip to 4:17 for the example... The president is elected by the Electoral College, not by the people. It was designed that way because the founding fathers didn't trust the people average white men to vote the way the elite white men wanted them to. They didn't even conceal that fact. The founding fathers realized that "the people" are often stupid and easily manipulated. They wanted a buffer against that. The requirements to amend the Constitution are "supermajorities" for the same reason."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,672 #402 March 10, 2016 This is getting out of hand.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #403 March 11, 2016 kallend This is getting out of hand. Hope the guy sues the clown as well as presses charges to throw him in jail. BRILLIANT move.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 292 #404 March 11, 2016 A quote from McGraw, the assailant. **************** In footage published by Inside Edition, a man identified as McGraw is asked if he liked the event. “You bet I liked it,” he says. When asked what he liked, he responds: “Knocking the hell out of that big mouth.” “We don’t know who he is, but we know he’s not acting like an American,” McGraw added. “The next time we see him, we might have to kill him.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,406 #405 March 11, 2016 Trump could at least make an effort to make his lies believable.http://www.cc.com/video-clips/ml4hgx/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noah-donald-trump-s-victory-speech-infomercial "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,150 #406 March 11, 2016 headoverheelsA quote from McGraw, the assailant. **************** In footage published by Inside Edition, a man identified as McGraw is asked if he liked the event. “You bet I liked it,” he says. When asked what he liked, he responds: “Knocking the hell out of that big mouth.” “We don’t know who he is, but we know he’s not acting like an American,” McGraw added. “The next time we see him, we might have to kill him.” Give that man a brown shirt and put him in charge of "security". Found our new Director of Homeland Security. Anybody else find it weird the police decided to handcuff the guy who gut sucker punched, and not the guy doing the punching? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 1,952 #407 March 11, 2016 QuoteAnybody else find it weird the police decided to handcuff the guy who gut sucker punched, and not the guy doing the punching? Apparently the officer who did that arrived shortly after the sucker punch and just saw the black dude on the ground decked out. So, seeing as he was black, of course he needs to be cuffed. You can't be too careful with those coloreds ya know. The poor officer just wants to make sure he gets home safely to his family at the end of his shift.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,672 #408 March 11, 2016 ryoder Trump could at least make an effort to make his lies believable.http://www.cc.com/video-clips/ml4hgx/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noah-donald-trump-s-victory-speech-infomercial Why? What advantage would that give him?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,672 #409 March 11, 2016 Looks like the rats are fighting among themselves. www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/03/10/donald-trumps-campaign-just-outdid-itself-with-its-brazen-disregard-for-the-truth/... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,150 #410 March 11, 2016 This whole thing is a disgrace. Banana Republics have more civil elections than this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 635 #411 March 11, 2016 The simple justification of "but Hillary" leaves me speechless. We're fucked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #412 March 11, 2016 normiss The simple justification of "but Hillary" leaves me speechless. We're fucked. that is the standard answer now "but (insert name)" did it first, did it worse, is just as bad or whatever apparently you can't say anything negative about a politician if someone else did the same thing or something similar anytime in the past and you did not bitch about it thenYou can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 1,952 #413 March 11, 2016 normiss The simple justification of "but Hillary" leaves me speechless. We're fucked. We should have a poll.....Is HRC a MILF?Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 635 #414 March 11, 2016 ALL politicians lie, they have all proved it repeatedly. I personally dislike everyone running now, so IMO it seems to be down to who can do the least amount of damage. IMO, Hillary may be the only one we can afford, as the other plans would cost us dearly. We think Bush fucked us with trillions of wasteful spending? Put Trump or Bernie in. $$$$$ I didn't like the last/current guy either, but his results tell a different story. Trump footlongs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #415 March 11, 2016 Hillary is owned by the wall street bankers that have made her and Bill rich. She thinks she is above the law. Like Bush she is entrenched in the political world disconnected from the average American. That is why I do not trust her.You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 635 #416 March 11, 2016 It's interesting how many politicians have become rich because of being politicians. Sadly, it's become the norm. I don't see the above the law part, given how much money the government has spent on investigations with no proof of anything...seems she really hasn't done what the "enemy" feels she has. It's just republican emotional hatred to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #417 March 11, 2016 I did not like how much power she had as first lady. I don't know why but for some reason she reminds me of Bush. I just can't believe anything that comes out of her mouth.You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #418 March 11, 2016 normissIt's interesting how many politicians have become rich because of being politicians. interesting and disturbing disturbing in the way it looks like PAC's and corps buying political favors (which of course is what they are doing)You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 635 #419 March 11, 2016 Can't disagree with that. I don't believe any of them. We're just gonna have to drink more I guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #420 March 11, 2016 beer is always the answer You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,463 #421 March 11, 2016 >It's interesting how many politicians have become rich because of being politicians. >Sadly, it's become the norm. It's really not. Most politicians make less than most engineers, for example. (Ask your local state representative, or deputy DA, what he makes.) The ones we see often are the famous ones - US senators, presidential candidates and the like. Fame generally equates to money in the US. But it's the fame that gets them the money, not the fact that they have a government job as an elected representative. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 635 #422 March 11, 2016 QuoteBut it's the fame that gets them the money, not the fact that they have a government job as an elected representative. It's both sometimes I think. Due to their influence at their job getting them some monies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #423 March 11, 2016 normiss It's both sometimes I think. Due to their influence at their job getting them some monies. I agree although I see no problem making millions on the speaking circuit after their political career has endedYou can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 1,952 #424 March 11, 2016 normissQuoteBut it's the fame that gets them the money, not the fact that they have a government job as an elected representative. It's both sometimes I think. Due to their influence at their job getting them some monies. It's power. Power attracts both the media, and those who seek to buy influence. Other people in powerful positions make a lot of money. We perceive that as earned, as in the ungodly amounts of money bank CEOs and hedge fund managers make. But if someone in public service earns speaking fees, we perceive that as abuse. Top politicians are generally at the top due to their talent and ambition. Those qualities are usually well remunerated in our society.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,672 #425 March 11, 2016 normissALL politicians lie... ... but some lie more than others.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
