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originally posted by: Saiker
a reply to: Middleoftheroad
That was another thing that makes me go hmmm. After 9/11 the masses were so ready to surrender our rights in the name of security. The TSA, FISA courts, patriot act and I'm sure tons of other goodies yet we are ok leaving a gaping hole to the south to let god knows what in. Been pondering that one and I can't figure it out stemming back over the recent years and its a point I can't make sense of. It's like locking the front door and not having a back door.
Back on Topic
Folks dont judge Trump by the color of his skin or the new york mannerisms or his flaws in being a sex addict, but by the course of actions he has taken to help our country. Theirs not many policies and actions that one can demonstrate how it hurts Americans.
Another complaint we all have had over the years is the prison industrial complex and how so many judges are in the pockets of these guys. The bipartisan bill passed was perhaps the one that has little publicity but has some of the biggest ramifications to human rights by a huge stretch. The guys that worked on this ongoing problem should be considered for the peace prize. Think of it, some people charged for being an addict 3 times were spending their lives behind bars rather than being helped.
While many right wings holier than thou right wingers pretend they have never sinned or broke the laws theirs many who could have wound up there in high school.
originally posted by: neo96
originally posted by: Bluntone22
a reply to: Thecakeisalie
What exactly am I supposed to defend him from?
Vitriolic bigotry.
originally posted by: Thecakeisalie
Good morning, evening or goodnight ladles and Jellybeans, my notebook is in palliative care so i best make this quick.
Donald Trump-the so called 'Self made billionaire' got a start from his daddy, and his daddy bailed him out-look it up. Now I don't mind those from the right, but defending Trump makes no sense to me. He publicly said he would make Mexico pay for it, now he's blaming the dems. Hey, wake up call-the dems didn't make that commitment, Trump did.
Make up your mind folks, this is coming from someone from the southern hemisphere who doesn't get the so called "fake news" so you can't blame that. He practically ran from Putin and hides behind Twitter. I will reiterate-no problem against the right, just the Trump groupies who have the blinders on.
So how can you defend Trump? the fake news BS is an argument for those that are feeble of mind. Ii'm going to switch to mobile shortly and kiss my laptop goodbye, but before I go Trump claims to have claimed to have raised the GDP, but that was after the stock drops after he was nominated-look it up.
Throw your best at me.
originally posted by: Thecakeisalie
a reply to: drewlander
Hah, the old switcheroo trick-turn the tables on the democrats. Don't ever play me at hold 'em cuz your wallet would be empty.
The Left aren't angels either, but if I were on the right and Trump was the leader I would go et tu brutus on him.
Those on the right deserve better.
originally posted by: wheresthebody
a reply to: MadLad
I just like to come on here and remind people not to trust those who want power over them, years ago that was the general sentiment on this site and among the conspiracy world at large.
That started changing after 9/11, and it's been getting worse ever since.
originally posted by: wheresthebody
a reply to: MadLad
it shows...
originally posted by: Thecakeisalie
Those on the right deserve better.
originally posted by: wheresthebody
How am I trying to convince you to act and think like me?
Do you actually trust people that want power? Do you need examples of why and how power corrupts?
Maybe you need to reflect on why you're so defensive of a person or party who want to rule over you.
originally posted by: wheresthebody
a reply to: MadLad
What accusations?
That people are sheep for defending politicians? Because they are.
Or that people who crave power aren't to be trusted? Because they aren't.
originally posted by: wheresthebody
a reply to: MadLad
The sheep accusation is also accurate.
You'll get it one day, I was 16 once too.