Republican Presidential Debate

originally posted by: CharlieSpeirs
a reply to: Maverick1

Maybe he had a small stroke that's gone unnoticed (media wise)...

He slurs a lot and the left side of his face seems a little paralysed.


Although this is irrelevant to be honest, it's no reason to doubt him.
His policies are.

I've said this many times about Carson and I'll say this again.

He's stoned. Always looks stoned.

a reply to: introvert

No problem, pal.

& to fully answer your question yes "do what NK do" is the sound bite.

They also geo-block sites.

a reply to: introvert

They can block sites and block by region but it's as simple as using a proxy to get around the blocks

This is the first time I've watched a US Political debate it's quite interesting seeing candidates I didn't even know existed because everybody really only talks about Trump, Bush and Paul

Yeah I was amazed too, Carly, but because I was pleasantly surprised a GOP candidate could be honest about interference and destabilisation.

Not because it went against your warhark agenda.

a reply to: Discotech

Other than Paul, there are not too many differences between them.

Best GOP ticket:

Rand Paul wins

Forget Kasick
Rubio is a neocon

Christie is a liar and blusterer: Remember bridgegate

Carly has problems with the truth and is too school marmy

Carson is too inexperienced and not knowledgeable

Trump is fascistic wants to kill family members of terrorists: Ban Muslims and other Nazi type stuff...throw kids out of country

Cruz is too conservative but he does have some decent ideas like anti-neocon stance

Bush of course has the mark of Cain (his brother) on him--he’s out

John Kasich has decent ideas of unifying country but failed on Syrian question

Rand Paul: good ideas of anti-neocon and liberty

Rand Paul President over all the others

originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: Discotech

Other than Paul, there are not too many differences between them.

I wonder if they each have the same speech writer. Majority of politicians are carbon copies of each other.

a reply to: Informer1958
"Go after" meaning what exactly? Jailing innocent familiy members? Killing innocent family members? People who have not committed any crime, and are generally as shocked and horror struck as the rest of us?

Imagine having your son or daughter accused of murdering innocent people. What kind of shock it would be, and how you would question yourself over and over if you could have only seen it and prevented it. The endless cycle in your mind that you can't stop. Now imagine if your government "goes after" you and your other family members. Guilty by association. How horrible.

I have to say this is the best debate so far, decorum wise. IMHO. Plus a good indicator of each candidates positions/temperament.

originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: Discotech

Other than Paul, there are not too many differences between them.

I respectfully disagree.

Carson seems like he is on Qualudes.

The Donald is... well The Donald.

Rubio gets fired up and gets a twinkle in his eye.

Bushes eyes are just like his brothers... shivers...

Kasich looks like a bad Kung Fu flick with all his chopping and dicing hand moves..


Oh yea... its a carnival of recruits for POTUS

originally posted by: gwynnhwyfar
a reply to: Informer1958
"Go after" meaning what exactly? Jailing innocent familiy members? Killing innocent family members? People who have not committed any crime, and are generally as shocked and horror struck as the rest of us?

Imagine having your son or daughter accused of murdering innocent people. What kind of shock it would be, and how you would question yourself over and over if you could have only seen it and prevented it. The endless cycle in your mind that you can't stop. Now imagine if your government "goes after" you and your other family members. Guilty by association. How horrible.

You're correct! Also, we need to contribute diplomacy more than just having boots on the ground and using drones. Because fighting groups like the Islamic State is more complex than fighting a traditional military.

originally posted by: Terminal1

originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: Discotech

Other than Paul, there are not too many differences between them.

I respectfully disagree.

Carson seems like he is on Qualudes.

The Donald is... well The Donald.

Rubio gets fired up and gets a twinkle in his eye.

Bushes eyes are just like his brothers... shivers...

Kasich looks like a bad Kung Fu flick with all his chopping and dicing hand moves..


Oh yea... its a carnival of recruits for POTUS

Considering that list, I will stand corrected.

*holds up hand*

I have a question candidates...what about me, my life and my family? What about my job/taxes/high cost of living and my day-to-day life? I'm more likely to be struck by lightning or hurt by my own furniture than some Islamic terrorist.

Can we talk about how any of you guys will improve my day-to-day life in a realistic, measurable way?

a reply to: gwynnhwyfar

"Go after" meaning what exactly? Jailing innocent familiy members? Killing innocent family members? People who have not committed any crime, and are generally as shocked and horror struck as the rest of us?

Imagine having your son or daughter accused of murdering innocent people. What kind of shock it would be, and how you would question yourself over and over if you could have only seen it and prevented it. The endless cycle in your mind that you can't stop. Now imagine if your government "goes after" you and your other family members. Guilty by association. How horrible.

I disagree.

It's a fact that most ISS families are aware whats going on.

Just like the shooting in San Bernardo they found bombs in the house of the family members, they knew what was going to happened. The families are just as guilty as the shooters.

originally posted by: Teddy916

originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: Discotech

Other than Paul, there are not too many differences between them.

I wonder if they each have the same speech writer. Majority of politicians are carbon copies of each other.

That's because you have to follow a certain line to be a player in the Republican party. The same is almost true in the Democrat party, but it's a bit different.

I've seen every one of these candidates speak live and I get to see things from behind the scenes, in certain circumstances.

They all give the same answers to the people talking to them at prayer breakfasts and fundraising cocktail parties.

It's kind of like watching a live show of ATS opinions with the different viewpoints they have on ISIS, Assad and now discussing Russia.

Who's the old guy who wants to punch Russia ? And who's the chubby guy who wants to shoot down Russian planes ?

a reply to: introvert

I do have to agree that in all of them, the Defense Industries will be patting themselves on the back if elected.

Every. Single. One.

originally posted by: MystikMushroom
*holds up hand*

I have a question candidates...what about me, my life and my family? What about my job/taxes/high cost of living and my day-to-day life? I'm more likely to be struck by lightning or hurt by my own furniture than some Islamic terrorist.

Can we talk about how any of you guys will improve my day-to-day life in a realistic, measurable way?

That's socialist talk!

You just want to talk about those things because you're looking for handouts.



Sorry. I had to.

I hate to say this, but Bush has actually been reasonable. I can see why the Republicans are trying to play games with the delegates to sneak Bush in.

Edit:

And Trump is a whiner. It's always the moderators fault.

What an ass.

a reply to: introvert

Yes, I agree. It's common to see Republican politicians invoke things like Christianity and religion, immigration, etc. While with Democrats there's similar talking points, but from a more populous points which can poll from a wider group of voters.