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Andy A

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You make a joke, you are a joke if you have no better understanding of our political process than what you have displayed here.  And you have the nerve to talk about a "clown show" with what we have seen from the present administration?  The economy growing at a less than3% rate, a foreign policy that is non-existent, the military being depleted to the point of non functionality.  I could go on but why bother.  I have my opinion and you have yours, flawed as it may be in my old eyes.  I hope the next election cures a lot of the problems I see in our great nation but you obviously don't because you are not looking far enough ahead.  It is not a matter of political party, it is a matter of pragmatism and common sense which some here seem to be completely lacking.

You make a joke, you are a joke if you have no better understanding of our political process than what you have displayed here.  And you have the nerve to talk about a &quot;clown show&quot; with what we have seen from the present administration?  The economy growing at a less than3% rate, a foreign policy that is non-existent, the military being depleted to the point of non functionality.  I could go on but why bother.  I have my opinion and you have yours, flawed as it may be in my old eyes.  I hope the next election cures a lot of the problems I see in our great nation but you obviously don&#039;t because you are not looking far enough ahead.  It is not a matter of political party, it is a matter of pragmatism and common sense which some here seem to be completely lacking.

Lake View Too

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My question, while adorned with my usual suspect humor, was actually serious. Why are there 14 candidates. I've been on this planet almost as long as you, and I can't remember a time when there have been 14 people who think they can run this country without putting forth a coherent plan to do so.

My question, while adorned with my usual suspect humor, was actually serious. Why are there 14 candidates. I&#039;ve been on this planet almost as long as you, and I can&#039;t remember a time when there have been 14 people who think they can run this country without putting forth a coherent plan to do so.

poppy

Banned

The Republicans want to take us back to the good old days of "W" with his two crusades, financial crisis, and the disappearing surplus.

The Republicans want to take us back to the good old days of &quot;W&quot; with his two crusades, financial crisis, and the disappearing surplus.

Leader of the Banned

The standards of the GOP are almost non-existent, that's why there are so many candidates.   It started with W and a phrase he coined, "the soft bigotry of low expectations", which  turned out to a self-characterization more than anything else.

The standards of the GOP are almost non-existent, that&#039;s why there are so many candidates.   It started with W and a phrase he coined, &quot;the soft bigotry of low expectations&quot;, which  turned out to a self-characterization more than anything else.

Mike Jones

[quote="Andy A, post: 828965"]You make a joke, you are a joke if you have no better understanding of our political process than what you have displayed here.  And you have the nerve to talk about a "clown show" with what we have seen from the present administration?  The economy growing at a less than3% rate, a foreign policy that is non-existent, the military being depleted to the point of non functionality.  I could go on but why bother.  I have my opinion and you have yours, flawed as it may be in my old eyes.  I hope the next election cures a lot of the problems I see in our great nation but you obviously don't because you are not looking far enough ahead.  It is not a matter of political party, it is a matter of pragmatism and common sense which some here seem to be completely lacking.[/QUOTE]

Is it your opinion that Obama's 2 terms have been total failures with no positives for the country or citizens?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Andy A">You make a joke, you are a joke if you have no better understanding of our political process than what you have displayed here. And you have the nerve to talk about a &quot;clown show&quot; with what we have seen from the present administration? The economy growing at a less than3% rate, a foreign policy that is non-existent, the military being depleted to the point of non functionality. I could go on but why bother. I have my opinion and you have yours, flawed as it may be in my old eyes. I hope the next election cures a lot of the problems I see in our great nation but you obviously don&#039;t because you are not looking far enough ahead. It is not a matter of political party, it is a matter of pragmatism and common sense which some here seem to be completely lacking.</blockquote> 
Is it your opinion that Obama&#039;s 2 terms have been total failures with no positives for the country or citizens?

[quote="Mike Jones, post: 828975"]Is it your opinion that Obama's 2 terms have been total failures with no positives for the country or citizens?[/QUOTE]

Basically, yes.  His sucesses for the populace as a whole, have been few and far between.  He has made sure that those who would vote for him have benefited to some degree but when you have little you are grateful for any crumbs.  Instead of work programs and projects such as the WPA, we get increases in welfare benefits while no output is required.  Now, before many of you start the accusation that I am against welfare, nothing could be further from the truth.  There are those with definite and defined needs and deserve help.  There are also those who are slackers and pure takers.  I certainly support assistance for the former.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Mike Jones">Is it your opinion that Obama&#039;s 2 terms have been total failures with no positives for the country or citizens?</blockquote> 
Basically, yes. His sucesses for the populace as a whole, have been few and far between. He has made sure that those who would vote for him have benefited to some degree but when you have little you are grateful for any crumbs. Instead of work programs and projects such as the WPA, we get increases in welfare benefits while no output is required. Now, before many of you start the accusation that I am against welfare, nothing could be further from the truth. There are those with definite and defined needs and deserve help. There are also those who are slackers and pure takers. I certainly support assistance for the former.

I was hoping to avoid another round of Obama bashing. I was wondering why the Republicans can even get along with each other. They seem to be a bunch of buffoons, tripping over themselves trying to demonize someone who has achieved wonderful things for tens of millions of American. When you don't have a better plan, you need to shut up and sit down.

I was hoping to avoid another round of Obama bashing. I was wondering why the Republicans can even get along with each other. They seem to be a bunch of buffoons, tripping over themselves trying to demonize someone who has achieved wonderful things for tens of millions of American. When you don&#039;t have a better plan, you need to shut up and sit down.

The only justification for the Obama bashing is the very real possibility that he will be running for a third term, which of course he would win handily.

I am only "bashing" Obama because for any hard working American he has been totally inept and ineffective.  Believe what you want, but all actual facts concerning our present state as a nation bear this out.

I am only &quot;bashing&quot; Obama because for any hard working American he has been totally inept and ineffective.  Believe what you want, but all actual facts concerning our present state as a nation bear this out.

[quote="Andy A, post: 829002"]I am only "bashing" Obama because for any hard working American he has been totally inept and ineffective.  Believe what you want, but all actual facts concerning our present state as a nation bear this out.[/QUOTE]

He didn't cause all of our problems. Neither should you expect things to be better under any president in the current situation. DC is gridlocked. Corporations and lack of campaign finance reform has us in a ridiculous situation.

Also I think he's had to concentrate pretty hard not wanting to mess up being the first black president. I'd bet he's had more death threats and maybe attempts than all the presidents before him combined. It's got to be a lot of pressure when viewed through the lens of history.

Before he took the oath I knew that he was a facing an impossible situation with the economy and wartime considerations. I give him his due that he's been able to keep it together and make actual progress in the face of a do-nothing congress and impossible partisanship.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Andy A">I am only &quot;bashing&quot; Obama because for any hard working American he has been totally inept and ineffective. Believe what you want, but all actual facts concerning our present state as a nation bear this out.</blockquote> 
He didn&#039;t cause all of our problems. Neither should you expect things to be better under any president in the current situation. DC is gridlocked. Corporations and lack of campaign finance reform has us in a ridiculous situation. 
 
Also I think he&#039;s had to concentrate pretty hard not wanting to mess up being the first black president. I&#039;d bet he&#039;s had more death threats and maybe attempts than all the presidents before him combined. It&#039;s got to be a lot of pressure when viewed through the lens of history. 
 
Before he took the oath I knew that he was a facing an impossible situation with the economy and wartime considerations. I give him his due that he&#039;s been able to keep it together and make actual progress in the face of a do-nothing congress and impossible partisanship.

[quote="Andy A, post: 829002"]I am only "bashing" Obama because for any hard working American he has been totally inept and ineffective.  Believe what you want, but all actual facts concerning our present state as a nation bear this out.[/QUOTE]

How does "hard working" apply to you? How would you know what they think?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Andy A">I am only &quot;bashing&quot; Obama because for any hard working American he has been totally inept and ineffective. Believe what you want, but all actual facts concerning our present state as a nation bear this out.</blockquote> 
How does &quot;hard working&quot; apply to you? How would you know what they think?

[quote="Andy A, post: 829002"]I am only "bashing" Obama because for any hard working American he has been totally inept and ineffective.  Believe what you want, but all actual facts concerning our present state as a nation bear this out.[/QUOTE] Please list your facts.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Andy A">I am only &quot;bashing&quot; Obama because for any hard working American he has been totally inept and ineffective. Believe what you want, but all actual facts concerning our present state as a nation bear this out.</blockquote> Please list your facts.

I just think one can't generalize about who is satisfied with Obama's performance and who is not based on their socioeconomic status.  People who live in this locale ought to see the big picture and remember that we are a big country with 50 states, that as a whole overwelmingly supported the president twice and, would probably back him a third time in light of the likely Republican opposition.  That's just the reality.  Don't shoot the messenger.  Republicans need to fix their party.

I just think one can&#039;t generalize about who is satisfied with Obama&#039;s performance and who is not based on their socioeconomic status.  People who live in this locale ought to see the big picture and remember that we are a big country with 50 states, that as a whole overwelmingly supported the president twice and, would probably back him a third time in light of the likely Republican opposition.  That&#039;s just the reality.  Don&#039;t shoot the messenger.  Republicans need to fix their party.

What does it say about Conservatives when every time Trump insults Latinos he rises in the polls?

carson

[quote="poppy, post: 829040"]What does it say about Conservatives when every time Trump insults Latinos he rises in the polls?[/QUOTE]

Hillary will save us all!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="poppy">What does it say about Conservatives when every time Trump insults Latinos he rises in the polls?</blockquote> 
Hillary will save us all!

Can't wait for the first RNC debate. As of right now Trump would get a top spot, what a show this will be!

Can&#039;t wait for the first RNC debate. As of right now Trump would get a top spot, what a show this will be!

There's so many of them, and they all seem a little desperate. I wonder if any of them are contemplating going transgender so he/she can go up against Hillary tit to tit.

There&#039;s so many of them, and they all seem a little desperate. I wonder if any of them are contemplating going transgender so he/she can go up against Hillary tit to tit.

Bob Wells

I was looking at Rand Paul's website and he was only running against Hillary Clinton. I am looking at candidates and if they are already attacking another without detailing their positions then I quickly lose interest. Rand Paul did talk about some of his postions but some concern me where others make me interested.

I was looking at Rand Paul&#039;s website and he was only running against Hillary Clinton. I am looking at candidates and if they are already attacking another without detailing their positions then I quickly lose interest. Rand Paul did talk about some of his postions but some concern me where others make me interested.

I'm really a little bit bothered by the addition of Trump. I know we all think he's an arrogant buffoon, but we can't stop watching him. I'm concerned because the overwhelming motivation for most Americans is to be entertained rather than be informed. I'm concerned that enough of us are so bored looking at our phones, that his antics will be what we want: entertainment! He will always have the ability to get attention. He is a master at grabbing the spotlight.

I&#039;m really a little bit bothered by the addition of Trump. I know we all think he&#039;s an arrogant buffoon, but we can&#039;t stop watching him. I&#039;m concerned because the overwhelming motivation for most Americans is to be entertained rather than be informed. I&#039;m concerned that enough of us are so bored looking at our phones, that his antics will be what we want: entertainment! He will always have the ability to get attention. He is a master at grabbing the spotlight.

I am trying to understand why there are over 14 people running for the Republican Party Presidential Candidate. While it is very scary, daunting, and downright icky sometimes, I am trying to understand the Republican Mind. First of all, does every tom, dick, and harry, in the Party really think they are qualified to be President? Is there that much ego-centric delusion involved in that party? And second of all: can't anybody in the Republican Party agree and get along with anybody? Not even leaders in their own party? I mean, how really different is the philosophy of Jindal to Huckabee? How different is Jeb to The Donald? They all seem to be divisive rather than coherent. They seem to act like TV preachers on different channels. They all rail against the "Devil", but that's about it.
  

I know it's great for ratings, and the cable news and comedy central channels love it, but just for the sake of our country, can't they all just sit in a smoky room, find some common ground, compromise, (ha,ha,ha, I make a joke) and come out with one main candidate, and (lord, I make another joke) one coherent agenda? 

I am a staunch Democrat, but our country would probably benefit if the Republican Party stopped being such a clown show, with delusions of grandeur, and started proposing ideas, that could be honestly debated.

I am trying to understand why there are over 14 people running for the Republican Party Presidential Candidate. While it is very scary, daunting, and downright icky sometimes, I am trying to understand the Republican Mind. First of all, does every tom, dick, and harry, in the Party really think they are qualified to be President? Is there that much ego-centric delusion involved in that party? And second of all: can&#039;t anybody in the Republican Party agree and get along with anybody? Not even leaders in their own party? I mean, how really different is the philosophy of Jindal to Huckabee? How different is Jeb to The Donald? They all seem to be divisive rather than coherent. They seem to act like TV preachers on different channels. They all rail against the &quot;Devil&quot;, but that&#039;s about it. 
 
 
I know it&#039;s great for ratings, and the cable news and comedy central channels love it, but just for the sake of our country, can&#039;t they all just sit in a smoky room, find some common ground, compromise, (ha,ha,ha, I make a joke) and come out with one main candidate, and (lord, I make another joke) one coherent agenda? 
 
I am a staunch Democrat, but our country would probably benefit if the Republican Party stopped being such a clown show, with delusions of grandeur, and started proposing ideas, that could be honestly debated.

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