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originally posted by: burntheships
a reply to: carewemust
They are desperate....
Clinging to anything that represents a whisper of oxygen.
WTF does this Democrat's losing a race have to do with Trump's popularity? Democrats have been losing most every race in this country for the past 8 years...well before Trump arrived on the political scene.
originally posted by: TheRedneck
But I think they also realize that, should Trump manage to do a good job, his popularity will soar and possibly carry the Republicans up with it. So they're rightfully scared. They refuse to move more toward mainstream America, so they either stand to lose by opposing every move Trump makes, or by letting Trump succeed. From their actions, I would say letting Trump succeed is considered the largest threat.
originally posted by: Byrd
I think your definition of success and mine might differ. I am not optimistic that Trump will do a good job, given the constant tone-deafness of his actions. He shows little signs of changing.
originally posted by: TheRedneck
a reply to: Byrd
My definition is pretty simple: more controlled immigration, less intrusive regulation, a more prosperous economy, and less obvious corruption in government.
I think that's accurate for a large number of his supporters.
But aren't you being unusually forgiving of his not cutting ties with his own businesses and using the Presidency to enhance his family brand and line his pockets.... and install rich cronies in government positions?
And aren't the regulations he's removing deleterious to US?
I'm not forgiving of putting rich businessmen in the business of making laws.
I wish Ossoff well. Georgia has long been lumbered with some very unpleasant politicians.
originally posted by: carewemust
originally posted by: burntheships
a reply to: carewemust
They are desperate....
Clinging to anything that represents a whisper of oxygen.
If President Trump can get tax-reform passed, and everyone's Federal Tax liability lowered, all the oxygen will be removed from Democrat's balloon of hope.
originally posted by: TheRedneck
I believe the height of hypocrisy is to condemn someone over their wealth. I know of no one who does not want more money, regardless of what they may say. Some may be unwilling to do what it takes to make more, but they do want more. Add to that the hypocritical aspect of claiming to want prosperity for the country (or at least for oneself) while simultaneously demanding that others be denied that very thing. I WANT rich folks in this country! Without them, I have much less chance to prosper myself, and will be condemned as they are if I do.