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The American Political Thread

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Something I've noted several times is that, while most of us agree it's important to be informed about Canadian politics and to be an engaged citizen, the fact is that Canadian politics are generally pretty boring (this can be a good thing, IMO). The Americans, on the other hand, have turned the dysfunction of their political system into an entertainment industry (although it appears Harper, et al., are determined to reduce the Canadian system to the same level).

So I thought I'd start a thread for discussion of the Reality TV show they call American Politics.

I'll start with this posting I saw on another forum, with respect to the Republican's policies on women's health care, especially with regard to contraception and abortion:
After years and years and years of specifically targeting homophobes, racists, bigots, religious zealots, anti-intellectuals and sociopaths why should we be at all shocked that the GOP picked up a ****load of misogynists along the way?
 
#563 ·
It does take some real skill and class to be able to play that many rounds of golf, -and- get the name of the group that just suffered a massacre correct.
Well, he was tired, had just raised about five million dollars from his golf group, and did not have a single birdie the whole round. While it was a tragic loss of life, he needs to focus upon the big picture -- getting elected as president. Then, people like you can complain all you want since your voice shall not be heard. 1% tops 99% in the game of high stakes politics.

Paix, mon ami.
 
#564 ·
Well, he was tired, had just raised about five million dollars from his golf group, and did not have a single birdie the whole round. While it was a tragic loss of life, he needs to focus upon the big picture -- getting elected as president. Then, people like you can complain all you want since your voice shall not be heard. 1% tops 99% in the game of high stakes politics.

Paix, mon ami.
My voice will not be heard in American politics as a matter of course. However, were I an America, I would not have seen more than one or two occasions in which President Obama would have acted in my interests. Romney could do better than that, even through blind luck.
 
#565 ·
My voice will not be heard in American politics as a matter of course. However, were I an America, I would not have seen more than one or two occasions in which President Obama would have acted in my interests. Romney could do better than that, even through blind luck.
Macfury, your voice is that of Ron Paul, and, sadly, it does not look like he will be heard at the convention. We shall see. I don't agree with some of his politics, but he is an honest politician and says what he believes in, just like you do here in ehMacLand. While we don't agree on certain things, I see you as an honest and open person as well.

Paix, mon ami.
 
#567 ·
Obviously a fake, CM. Mitt Romney would only have to use his number, as in the number of his Cayman Island account. So, get with the program and prepare for a grand celebration when President Mitt Romney ushers in a return of the "good times" for some in America. "Happy days are here again ..........". Paix, mon ami.
 
#568 ·
Guess my speculation might be wrong. We shall see.


Denver (CNN) – Ohio Sen. Rob Portman threw cold water on the idea of becoming Mitt Romney's running mate on Wednesday, saying he thinks he'll "end up staying" in the Senate.

"I just got elected two years ago. I think that's where I'm going to end up staying," Portman said when asked his thoughts about possibly leaving the Senate and becoming vice president.
 
#572 ·
Well there's always Jeb. Just think, should anything unfortunate happen to Romney, we'll be right back to where we were!

Good ol Jeb can finish what his brother started in regards to the economy.
True ............. let the good times roll once again for the 1%. :clap::clap:
 
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#574 ·
It has been written that "the last shall be first". America shall wake up and sweep Mitt Romney and the Tea Party-supported Republicans into a glorious victory comes Nov. We shall see.

Paix, mon ami.
they'll show those commies who think making the rich pay taxes, and this hairbrained idea that they could afford healthcare for the unwashed masses will be zapped forever more.

They can return to more press releases of welfare abuse, and the return of corporate welfare into it's rightful place in credibility.
 
#575 ·
they'll show those commies who think making the rich pay taxes, and this hairbrained idea that they could afford healthcare for the unwashed masses will be zapped forever more.

They can return to more press releases of welfare abuse, and the return of corporate welfare into it's rightful place in credibility.
Right on, brother gt. Power to the people ................. the rich people. :clap:
 
#578 ·
Picking a single poll a this point makes little sense. The latest rasmussen shows Romney ahead by 4%. His choice of veep will significantly affect his numbers.

Daily Presidential Tracking Poll - Rasmussen Reports™
I agree. If Romney picks the right VP, he sails on to victory in November.

Still, Ron Paul will be the only obstacle should he choose to run as a third-party candidate. This is why the Republicans should let him speak at the convention. We shall see.
 
#579 ·
Obfuscation and slander is an all-too common and sad part of politics - but the U.S. has made it into a true art form.

Now we have this:

Mitt Romney is a blatant liar and he is running for president of the United States.

Mitt Romney and his campaign have completely fabricated a claim that the Obama campaign is trying to restrict military voting in Ohio. In fact, the opposite is true: the Obama campaign filed a lawsuit to make sure every Ohioan, including military members and their families, has early voting rights over the last weekend prior to the election. The case filed with the court could not be clearer on this point.

The real story of what is happening in the Buckeye State is that Mitt Romney supports the Republican effort to stop people from voting by restricting their access to the polls.

In 2008, more than 93,000 Ohioans utilized early voting in the three days before the election. In complete disregard of the will of Ohio voters expressed last year through the referendum process, the Republican legislature is attempting to remove from the vast majority of voters — including veterans of our armed services — the early voting rights they enjoyed in 2008. This latest Republican attack on rights of voters is shameful — and so is Mitt Romney’s endorsement of it.
(Eclectablog.com)

Here's Romney's ("I endorsed this message") baldfaced lie...

+ YouTube Video
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#580 ·
Obfuscation and slander is an all-too common and sad part of politics - but the U.S. has made it into a true art form.

Now we have this:

Mitt Romney is a blatant liar and he is running for president of the United States.



(Eclectablog.com)
Well, as Mark Twain once said, there are "Lies, damned lies, and statistics" ............ and so long as Mitt Romney gets the necessary votes in November, he can lie all he wants. Once he assumes the Office of the Presidency, those who opposed him will think twice to open up their mouths about what he said or did in the past.

Unless the American voter sees his pants on fire, he will be able to coast into the White House. We shall see.
 
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