2016 Election

[hog88]

That's not what makes a statesman. His ideas don't sell because Republicans don't like small government. It has nothing to do with his skill as a diplomat. You can have unpopular ideas and still be a statesman.

How? And just what diplomatic experience does he have?

You can have the best plan and ideas in the world but if you can't sell them they are worthless.

 

[IPleadInsanity]

Uhhh, I wasn't discussing Rand. I was discussing the POS frontrunner.

You mean his divisiveness, racial overtones and lack of experience in foreign affairs? Sounds like a copy of the current regime, maybe he is divisive/racial against the wrong people?

 

[n_huffhines]

How? And just what diplomatic experience does he have?

Diplomacy is the ability to deal with people with tact.

You can have the best plan and ideas in the world but if you can't sell them they are worthless.

That's a different discussion.

 

[carlos86]

People like to say that every group or campaign has their crazy supporters. There just seems to be a lot of them in the Trump camp. The best example of that was today at a rally in Nevada.

Sopan Deb ‏@SopanDeb 42m42 minutes ago
A Trump supporter just asked me at Reno event if I was taking pictures for ISIS. When I looked shocked, he said, "yeah, I'm talking to you."

Sopan Deb ‏@SopanDeb 41m41 minutes ago
The man then repeated the accusation multiple times. I told him, politely, I was with CBS and that what he said was inappropriate.

Sopan Deb ‏@SopanDeb 40m40 minutes ago
He said "This is America...be glad that you're here." I have a couple guesses what he meant by that.

Sopan Deb ‏@SopanDeb 37m37 minutes ago
The best part is that the man - an apparent Vietnam vet - started filming me with his cell - as if he really thought I was filming for ISIS.

 

[n_huffhines]

Wtf

 

[Grand Vol]

People like to say that every group or campaign has their crazy supporters. There just seems to be a lot of them in the Trump camp. The best example of that was today at a rally in Nevada.

It's no worse than Ron Paul rallies some years ago.

 

[n_huffhines]

It's no worse than Ron Paul rallies some years ago.

Ron Paul supporters are nutty but they aren't bigots.

 

[lawgator1]

People like to say that every group or campaign has their crazy supporters. There just seems to be a lot of them in the Trump camp. The best example of that was today at a rally in Nevada.

Cannot for the life of me remember why I expressed concern that Trump's appeal to national pride, which every politician does, had crossed the line over to nationalism, circa 1939.

 

[carlos86]

Cannot for the life of me remember why I expressed concern that Trump's appeal to national pride, which every politician does, had crossed the line over to nationalism, circa 1939.

Like people are taking Hitler quotes and saying Trump said them and his supporters eat it up. Same thing with the Hillary quotes.

 

[lawgator1]

I have always rolled my eyes at the Hitler analogy, regardless of party. And I'm not saying Trump would govern that way.

But the charismatic approach he is using now, the blame of another entire religion for worries ... it's a concern.

 

[FLVOL_79]

Like people are taking Hitler quotes and saying Trump said them and his supporters eat it up. Same thing with the Hillary quotes.

Damn looks like Sanders has read Mein Kampf a few times..

And notice the trump quotes being spread by a kid..yeah credible representation there.

 

[FLVOL_79]

I have always rolled my eyes at the Hitler analogy, regardless of party. And I'm not saying Trump would govern that way.

But the charismatic approach he is using now, the blame of another entire religion for worries ... it's a concern.

Its no different than HRC and Loony Bern blaming corporations and "rich people" for everyone's problems.

The difference is Trump can talk about tangible threats when blaming groups. Did/do muslims attack America? Yes. Do illegal immigrants bring more poverty and crime? Yes.

HRC and Loony Bern are attempting to blame their followers incompetence and lack of personal responsibility on other people who pretty much have nothing to do with their problems.

Hitler blamed the Jews for basically taking advantage of a situation and prospering from it and by Wodin's beard he and his socialist party were not going to stand for it and ensure government intervention. Sound familiar?

 

[carlos86]

Damn looks like Sanders has read Mein Kampf a few times..

And notice the trump quotes being spread by a kid..yeah credible representation there.

Being spread by a kid and being taken seriously by adults.

 

[lawgator1]

Its no different than HRC and Loony Bern blaming corporations and "rich people" for everyone's problems.

The difference is Trump can talk about tangible threats when blaming groups. Did/do muslims attack America? Yes. Do illegal immigrants bring more poverty and crime? Yes.

HRC and Loony Bern are attempting to blame their followers incompetence and lack of personal responsibility on other people who pretty much have nothing to do with their problems.

Hitler blamed the Jews for basically taking advantage of a situation and prospering from it and by Wodin's beard he and his socialist party were not going to stand for it and ensure government intervention. Sound familiar?

You saw "Contact," right?

I'll bet you giggled a but when the swastika came into view.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

I still can't believe any informed person would vote Trump.

Because there is no acceptable alternate.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

The next Democratic debate date has been announced. February 7, 2016.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

I have always rolled my eyes at the Hitler analogy, regardless of party. And I'm not saying Trump would govern that way.

But the charismatic approach he is using now, the blame of another entire religion for worries ... it's a concern.

And you have no concern about Cankles?

 

[lawgator1]

And you have no concern about Cankles?

Hers is not exactly a candidacy born of charisma, now is it?

 

[FLVOL_79]

You saw "Contact," right?

I'll bet you giggled a but when the swastika came into view.

You mean that garbage movie from the 90's? No. I never saw that.

I did giggle during Inglorious Basterds though..

 

[n_huffhines]

Because there is no acceptable alternate.

People are a little too excited for him for this to be the explanation. That would imply apathy, and his supporters are rabid.

 

[FLVOL_79]

The next Democratic debate date has been announced. February 7, 2016.

The new X-files will draw more viewers.

 

[joevol33]

Good philosophy

 

[Gramps]

Being reported on Morning Joe that Bernie Sanders is leading Hillary in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Trump and Cruz in a tight race in Iowa, Trump with a large lead in New Hampshire.


Edit. I misunderstood the polling this morning. Hillary is ahead by 3% in Iowa, Bernie is ahead by 4% in New Hampshire. A much tighter race on the Dem side than most thought it would be.

 

[mrorange211]

That;s because HRC is fake and people see through her.

 

[carlos86]

That;s because HRC is fake and people see through her.

Its also because HRC might be going to jail. The FBI is expanding the investigation into HRC. They are now launching a corruption investigation.

EXCLUSIVE: The FBI investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of private email as secretary of state has expanded to look at whether the possible “intersection” of Clinton Foundation work and State Department business may have violated public corruption laws, three intelligence sources not authorized to speak on the record told Fox News.

FBI's Clinton probe expands to public corruption track | Fox News