The Next President is...

[Darth]

27 minutes ago, FUSEPLUG said:

I wasn't trying to mock what your wife has to deal with at work.  I apologize if it came off that way.

I was mocking the President.

My apologies for getting my hackles up and I appreciate your response.  And this is a bit off this thread's topic anyways 👍

[M2]

1 hour ago, FUSEPLUG said:

I wasn't trying to mock what your wife has to deal with at work.  I apologize if it came off that way.

I was mocking the President.

 

56 minutes ago, Darth said:

My apologies for getting my hackles up and I appreciate your response.  And this is a bit off this thread's topic anyways 👍

My compliments to both of you!  It's nice to see some civility on here!

[Lord Ratner]

3 hours ago, Darth said:

Having a 16 year old call my wife a "MOTHER F$$$ING BITCH" because she told him to pull up his pants or take off his hat is not funny.  It is not a subject I lighten up on at all.

Ah yes, the only things I find funny are funny argument.

 

A true man of the times.

[ViperMan]

8 hours ago, Darth said:

Having a 16 year old call my wife a "MOTHER F$$$ING BITCH" because she told him to pull up his pants or take off his hat is not funny.  It is not a subject I lighten up on at all.

What handle does your wife post under on this board?

[Guest]

@Darth
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[arg]

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[billy pilgrim]

On 10/13/2021 at 9:50 PM, ClearedHot said:

The pandemic was NOT the sole cause of the microchip shortage.  I actually made some good cash tracking the chip market per-pandemic.  Poor planning, poor return on automotive chips (they use a different size), trade sanctions (thank Trump), and limited investment in production all combined to cause a perfect storm.  Intel TSMC and Samsung are all building new factories but they take up to two years to reach full production.  Intel alone is spending $20 BILLION to build two plants in Arizona.  At least one positive outcome it production is moving back to America.

Maybe Trump was on to something with the sanctions?  It wasn't exactly an even playing field with China.  I'm all for free trade but more-so if all players play ball. The more industry and manufacturing that moves back to America the better.

[arg]

Thought this was the Bee, but it's not.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/biden-admin-may-pay-millions-migrant-families-separated-border-under-n1282670

 

Also

[VMFA187]

On 10/30/2021 at 9:29 AM, arg said:

Thought this was the Bee, but it's not.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/biden-admin-may-pay-millions-migrant-families-separated-border-under-n1282670

 

Curious what our resident democrats on the board have to say about this. You know who you are. If you voted for this administration explain what you think about its direction. 

[Lowspeedhidrag]

3 hours ago, VMFA187 said:

Curious what our resident democrats on the board have to say about this. You know who you are. If you voted for this administration explain what you think about its direction. 

The same cucks that down voted me....

[SpeedOfHeat]

4 hours ago, VMFA187 said:

If you voted for this administration explain what you think about its direction. 

I think it's a train wreck.  No doubt.  Horrible.  I'm hoping Biden is a one-term president and we get much higher caliber humans to choose from.  BUT.... do I regret voting for him?  Nope. 

Because at least I don't have to fumble to quickly change the radio station when my kids are in the car and they start talking about how the President of the United States casually cheats on his third wife to bang porn stars and then pays them hush money.  For all his faults, Biden doesn't recreationally rawdog porn stars.  That's nice.  That does a lot for me.

And because at least no lunatics have stormed the U.S. Capitol and called for the murder of the VP and/or speaker of the house.  That's a win.  I really like not seeing members of congress evacuated and morons with zip ties trapsing around the senate floor. 

That was the last straw for me, and I don't understand how it couldn't be for other people.  I understood a lot of the mental gymnastics that people did to justify Trump's many shortcomings because, in general, they liked his policies, or more often, disliked Democrat policies.  But Jan 6th was unforgivable-- a national disgrace, and such a low moment in US history that I'm still glad I voted for the current administration, despite all it's faults. 

I just wish we had better choices to start with.

Edited November 1, 2021 by SpeedOfHeat

[FLEA]

50 minutes ago, SpeedOfHeat said:

I think it's a train wreck.  No doubt.  Horrible.  I'm hoping Biden is a one-term president and we get much higher caliber humans to choose from.  BUT.... do I regret voting for him?  Nope. 

Because at least I don't have to fumble to quickly change the radio station when my kids are in the car and they start talking about how the President of the United States casually cheats on his third wife to bang porn stars and then pays them hush money.  For all his faults, Biden doesn't recreationally rawdog porn stars.  That's nice.  That does a lot for me.

And because at least no lunatics have stormed the U.S. Capitol and called for the murder of the VP and/or speaker of the house.  That's a win.  I really like not seeing members of congress evacuated and morons with zip ties trapsing around the senate floor. 

That was the last straw for me, and I don't understand how it couldn't be for other people.  I understood a lot of the mental gymnastics that people did to justify Trump's many shortcomings because, in general, they liked his policies, or more often, disliked Democrat policies.  But Jan 6th was unforgivable-- a national disgrace, and such a low moment in US history that I'm still glad I voted for the current administration, despite all it's faults. 

I just wish we had better choices to start with.

You're right. Certainly don't have to worry about your kid's listening to Biden's sex scandals when the media covers it up. Or are we just not going to talk about Tara Reade? 

[hockeydork]

2 hours ago, SpeedOfHeat said:

And because at least no lunatics have stormed the U.S. Capitol and called for the murder of the VP and/or speaker of the house.  That's a win.  I really like not seeing members of congress evacuated and morons with zip ties trapsing around the senate floor. 

That was the last straw for me, and I don't understand how it couldn't be for other people.  I understood a lot of the mental gymnastics that people did to justify Trump's many shortcomings because, in general, they liked his policies, or more often, disliked Democrat policies.  But Jan 6th was unforgivable-- a national disgrace, and such a low moment in US history that I'm still glad I voted for the current administration, despite all it's faults. 

I just wish we had better choices to start with.

Direct hit. Although I actually never a gave a sh*t about who Trump plows in his spare time, it's his wife's business. Apparently it doesn't bother her that much because shes still there, so why anybody else cares beats me. 

[Buddy Spike]

8 hours ago, SpeedOfHeat said:

I think it's a train wreck.  No doubt.  Horrible.  I'm hoping Biden is a one-term president and we get much higher caliber humans to choose from.  BUT.... do I regret voting for him?  Nope. 

Because at least I don't have to fumble to quickly change the radio station when my kids are in the car and they start talking about how the President of the United States casually cheats on his third wife to bang porn stars and then pays them hush money.  For all his faults, Biden doesn't recreationally rawdog porn stars.  That's nice.  That does a lot for me.

And because at least no lunatics have stormed the U.S. Capitol and called for the murder of the VP and/or speaker of the house.  That's a win.  I really like not seeing members of congress evacuated and morons with zip ties trapsing around the senate floor. 

That was the last straw for me, and I don't understand how it couldn't be for other people.  I understood a lot of the mental gymnastics that people did to justify Trump's many shortcomings because, in general, they liked his policies, or more often, disliked Democrat policies.  But Jan 6th was unforgivable-- a national disgrace, and such a low moment in US history that I'm still glad I voted for the current administration, despite all it's faults. 

I just wish we had better choices to start with.

Wow.  So much stupid in one post.

[brickhistory]

9 hours ago, SpeedOfHeat said:

I think it's a train wreck.  No doubt.  Horrible.  I'm hoping Biden is a one-term president and we get much higher caliber humans to choose from.  BUT.... do I regret voting for him?  Nope. 

Because at least I don't have to fumble to quickly change the radio station when my kids are in the car and they start talking about how the President of the United States casually cheats on his third wife to bang porn stars and then pays them hush money.  For all his faults, Biden doesn't recreationally rawdog porn stars.  That's nice.  That does a lot for me.

And because at least no lunatics have stormed the U.S. Capitol and called for the murder of the VP and/or speaker of the house.  That's a win.  I really like not seeing members of congress evacuated and morons with zip ties trapsing around the senate floor. 

That was the last straw for me, and I don't understand how it couldn't be for other people.  I understood a lot of the mental gymnastics that people did to justify Trump's many shortcomings because, in general, they liked his policies, or more often, disliked Democrat policies.  But Jan 6th was unforgivable-- a national disgrace, and such a low moment in US history that I'm still glad I voted for the current administration, despite all it's faults. 

I just wish we had better choices to start with.

The guy (assumption) answered the question.  I appreciate it.

I pretty much disagree with his position, but at least he answered the query.  Attacking him won't change his mind. It will probably make him dig in even deeper.   We can debate the actions and policies of the current Administration, but personal attacks won't change his past or future vote.

I'd like to hear from other Biden voters and see your opinions.

[FLEA]

9 hours ago, hockeydork said:

Direct hit. Although I actually never a gave a sh*t about who Trump plows in his spare time, it's his wife's business. Apparently it doesn't bother her that much because shes still there, so why anybody else cares beats me. 

It was pretty clear it was a transactional marriage. Totally their business and I honestly don't care, just like I don't care about fraternization or adultery in the military. Why the American public has such an incredible fascination with who people are banging has always been beyond me. 

[M2]

2 minutes ago, FLEA said:

It was pretty clear it was a transactional marriage. Totally their business and I honestly don't care, just like I don't care about fraternization or adultery in the military. Why the American public has such an incredible fascination with who people are banging has always been beyond me. 

 

[pawnman]

13 hours ago, SpeedOfHeat said:

I think it's a train wreck.  No doubt.  Horrible.  I'm hoping Biden is a one-term president and we get much higher caliber humans to choose from.  BUT.... do I regret voting for him?  Nope. 

Because at least I don't have to fumble to quickly change the radio station when my kids are in the car and they start talking about how the President of the United States casually cheats on his third wife to bang porn stars and then pays them hush money.  For all his faults, Biden doesn't recreationally rawdog porn stars.  That's nice.  That does a lot for me.

And because at least no lunatics have stormed the U.S. Capitol and called for the murder of the VP and/or speaker of the house.  That's a win.  I really like not seeing members of congress evacuated and morons with zip ties trapsing around the senate floor. 

That was the last straw for me, and I don't understand how it couldn't be for other people.  I understood a lot of the mental gymnastics that people did to justify Trump's many shortcomings because, in general, they liked his policies, or more often, disliked Democrat policies.  But Jan 6th was unforgivable-- a national disgrace, and such a low moment in US history that I'm still glad I voted for the current administration, despite all it's faults. 

I just wish we had better choices to start with.

I tend to base my voting choice on how I think policies will affect me and my family, and to am extent, the country. I don't base my vote on the sexual escapades of the candidates. 

 

[arg]

2 hours ago, pawnman said:

I tend to base my voting choice on how I think policies will affect me and my family, and to am extent, the country. I don't base my vote on the sexual escapades of the candidates. 

 

Hopefully the policy of letting a couple million illegals waltz across the border won't affect you and yours.

[pawnman]

5 minutes ago, arg said:

Hopefully the policy of letting a couple million illegals waltz across the border won't affect you and yours.

I didn't vote for Biden.

[arg]

26 minutes ago, pawnman said:

I didn't vote for Biden.

My bad

[ClearedHot]

[Lord Ratner]

On 10/31/2021 at 11:15 PM, SpeedOfHeat said:

I think it's a train wreck.  No doubt.  Horrible.  I'm hoping Biden is a one-term president and we get much higher caliber humans to choose from.  BUT.... do I regret voting for him?  Nope. 

Because at least I don't have to fumble to quickly change the radio station when my kids are in the car and they start talking about how the President of the United States casually cheats on his third wife to bang porn stars and then pays them hush money.  For all his faults, Biden doesn't recreationally rawdog porn stars.  That's nice.  That does a lot for me.

And because at least no lunatics have stormed the U.S. Capitol and called for the murder of the VP and/or speaker of the house.  That's a win.  I really like not seeing members of congress evacuated and morons with zip ties trapsing around the senate floor. 

That was the last straw for me, and I don't understand how it couldn't be for other people.  I understood a lot of the mental gymnastics that people did to justify Trump's many shortcomings because, in general, they liked his policies, or more often, disliked Democrat policies.  But Jan 6th was unforgivable-- a national disgrace, and such a low moment in US history that I'm still glad I voted for the current administration, despite all it's faults. 

I just wish we had better choices to start with.

Thanks for responding, and I agree with the desire for better choices. I won't be holding my breath.

 

I think a fairly large disconnect right now between Republican voters and Democratic voters is summed up nicely above. You can't see how Republicans aren't as horrified as you are about the occurrences on January 6th. But the truth of the matter is the Republicans have been horrified for quite some time, and January 6th was just the ultimate instance of what-about-ism. Democrats danced gleefully, rationalized, or at the very least looked the other way while dozens of cities in the US burned over the overt lie that police were massacring unarmed black people.

 

A whole lot of well-intentioned but foolishly gullible liberals, and a whole second cohort of people who just wanted to burn something down, destroyed the livelihoods of small business owners, looted bigger businesses, and literally set fire to government buildings. Crickets. Major political figures, including the vice president, made statements that implied these rioters were in fact heroes. Go ahead and dig around now, it is almost impossible to find any prominent liberal figures who made unqualified condemnations of the riots. "Yeah, stealing is bad, but....."

 

So by the time January 6th happened, for a lot of people like me who have no sympathy for Donald Trump losing the election that was absolutely his to lose, and no sympathy for the fools who bought into his narrative and stormed the capital, it doesn't jive that I'm supposed to lose my mind over what happened simply because it's the first instance of unjustified rioting that you or the Democrats are upset about. Welcome to the party.

 

I've said this for 5 years, and in 5 years I've been proven wildly correct. Donald Trump was the response from conservatives to a political system that had become cartoonishly dishonest. And the imbalance in Washington and the media that covers it created an environment where conservatives were regularly characterized as evil, bigoted, backwoods, stupid, ignorant, racist, sexist, imperialist, redneck, hyper religious, anti immigrant deplorables. Objectively good men like George W Bush, Mitt Romney, and (after Trump was elected) Brett Kavanaugh were treated like reincarnations of Hitler. Kavanaugh was openly accused of being a gang rapist on the basis of zero evidence and quite a bit of counter evidence, so if you want to know where the final straw was from the conservative side, that was it for a lot of us.

 

Now, and what I can only interpret as a tragedy for the country, the right has seemingly decided that if you can't beat them join them. The left doesn't seem particularly fond of their own medicine, and maybe with some time that will be what's needed for us to find a better way. But really this is just a long way of saying we agree on January 6th, but you've been ignoring all of the January 6ths that came before, and since I am not particularly fond of anything that has come out of Washington DC for many, many years, I don't see why I should be more upset that people vandalized the capital over when people vandalized the true lifeblood of this country, small business and entrepreneurialship (the icons of individual liberty and freedom) all while attacking the rule of law, another institution that sets us apart in the world.

Edited November 2, 2021 by Lord Ratner

[dream big]

On 11/1/2021 at 10:47 AM, M2 said:

 

Gross 

[Bode]

I think it's a train wreck.  No doubt.  Horrible.  I'm hoping Biden is a one-term president and we get much higher caliber humans to choose from.  BUT.... do I regret voting for him?  Nope. 
Because at least I don't have to fumble to quickly change the radio station when my kids are in the car and they start talking about how the President of the United States casually cheats on his third wife to bang porn stars and then pays them hush money.  For all his faults, Biden doesn't recreationally rawdog porn stars.  That's nice.  That does a lot for me.
And because at least no lunatics have stormed the U.S. Capitol and called for the murder of the VP and/or speaker of the house.  That's a win.  I really like not seeing members of congress evacuated and morons with zip ties trapsing around the senate floor. 
That was the last straw for me, and I don't understand how it couldn't be for other people.  I understood a lot of the mental gymnastics that people did to justify Trump's many shortcomings because, in general, they liked his policies, or more often, disliked Democrat policies.  But Jan 6th was unforgivable-- a national disgrace, and such a low moment in US history that I'm still glad I voted for the current administration, despite all it's faults. 
I just wish we had better choices to start with.

So you are upset about calls to murder the VP and Speaker. How exactly did you feel when celebrities were calling for Trumps death? Or was that not a concern?

What about all the lunatics that stormed police precincts and government buildings across the US before that and the left said they were just “exercising their freedom of speech? Once again not a big deal?

The largest issue with the country is we don’t hold the same standard across the board. The “it’s ok because it supports my cause or makes someone else look bad” is tearing us apart.


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