Politics Thread

[bleedXblue]

Man, after reading through the last few pages, some of you really need to take step back and collect yourselves. It's a massive part of the problem in this country today. The venom and hatred to those on the "other side" of your political beliefs is sad really.

I'm a conservative yet know that there are plenty of liberals who's viewpoints and beliefs aren't that far apart from mine. There has to be some middle ground. Don't f'ing blame Trump, Pelosi, Biden or whoever you choose to dislike for the reason we are where we are today. There is plenty of blame we could cast on both sides. IMHO, those of us who aren't nut job left/rights need to pull this country out this mess and get back to some reasonable policies that we can both live with.

[boozehound]

On a positive note, I'm reading that Mitch McConnell is among those who will be attending Mass tomorrow morning with Joe Biden. I really hope we can take this opportunity to drive some unity among the parties. It's a very small step here, but the fact that Biden invited and McConnell (reportedly) accepted is definitely not a bad thing.

We are at a crossroads as a Nation, and I'm not sure it has even been more important that we work together. Just the blueprint for economic recovery from COVID alone is a massive undertaking that both parties need to engage and compromise on. We can still disagree on plenty, but we should be able to find compromise on things like infrastructure, economy, etc.

[Xville]

On the eve of the inauguration, a few statements come to mind that should still resonate today:

"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." ---Kennedy

" In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem." ----Reagan

"The American Dream endures. We must once again have full faith in our country and in one another. I believe America can be better."---Carter

[drudy23]

I was never all that excited about either candidate, but I think this transition should be good for the country - I think.

[boozehound]

I was never all that excited about either candidate, but I think this transition should be good for the country - I think.

I think unexciting is good right now. I think Biden was the best possible option and much better than 4 more years of Trump, or Bernie Sanders / Elizabeth Warren. Those would all have been disasters. Biden at least is a pretty Moderate Democrat who values compromise. Sure, I wish there was some mythical 'better' candidate out there, but there wasn't.

I also think (hope) that the events at the Capitol might serve as a wake up call for many of us (including Congress) about just how quickly things can unravel with unchecked populism. And that goes for both sides of the spectrum.

[Masterofreality]

We went to Wisconsin for a Granddaughter Birthday last week. Just for the helluva it I had a few free minutes and drove through Kenosha. What a horriffic, dystopian and depressing sight. All along Sheridan Rd., the main drag through the city and downtown, businesses, restaurants, The County Courthouse and even Churches like the Methodist Church right in town are boarded up and barely functioning. The Capitol riot was awful, stupid, ridiculous and uncalled for- as is all violence. But the fact that those from the "other side of the fence" decided to trash an entire in town city area over an admitted criminal being brought to justice, while the ones who were the loudest condemning Trump and the right, stood jaw locked silent-and even had funds to bail those anarchists out-is two faced, craven, disingenuous and cannot be forgotten. The businesses that were damaged or destroyed forever, many were owned by minority businesspeople who were just trying to serve the community and make a living. How do their lives matter?
The scoreboard is not equal:
"Right Riots": The Capitol. No businesses destroyed.
"Left Riots:": Minneapolis- Tons of businesses Damaged or wiped out.
Portland " "
Kenosha " "
Seattle " "
Chicago " "
Atlanta " "
Philadelphia " "
Louisville " "
Cleveland " "
The only "possible" justifiable unrest was in Minneapolis over Floyd- caused by one isolated lousy cop who was an idiot and should have been kicked off the force years ago. Every other one was over Police doing their jobs fighting crime and caused by Antifa and Leftist Anarchists. How do you think the dedicated Black Police Officers and Police Chiefs feel about this absurdity? None of those Anarchist jerks would have been celebrated by Dr. King. Remember how we are supposed to judge folks on the "Content of Their Character"? I don't think Jacob Blake would be judged well by Dr. King. But there's ABC News stoking division by having him interviewed by Michael Strahan this week, when the nation, I think, is trying to heal. Imagine a Woman Abuser, a kidnapper and a felon with a weapon resisting arrest and attacking Police being propped on National TV. Welp. Here we are in Biden's America.
Get ready for 4 years of a Disinformation Reset.

[bobbiemcgee]

On the eve of the inauguration, a few statements come to mind that should still resonate today:

"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." ---Kennedy

" In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem." ----Reagan

"The American Dream endures. We must once again have full faith in our country and in one another. I believe America can be better."---Carter

"People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway," - Mother Theresa

[Strange Brew]

"People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway," - Mother Theresa

I forgive you Bobbie.

[bobbiemcgee]

Thanks, I feel renewed.

[bjf123]

I'm a conservative yet know that there are plenty of liberals who's viewpoints and beliefs aren't that far apart from mine. There has to be some middle ground.

Bingo! I really think most in the US are middle of the road, conservative on some issues and liberal on others. Unfortunately, both political parties pander to the extremes and the media and social media just throw gas on the fires.


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