Politics Thread

[xuwillie]

Did anyone happen to see the highlights of the DNC elections? If Trump is destined to destroy America and that's the organization who is going to deliver a slate of candidates to save us....there is no hope. What an absolute circus

Democratic Party is finished, they have betrayed more half their party

[GoMuskies]

I'm not sure if the DNC is smart enough, but if they start putting candidates like Shapiro and Beshear front and center, they could have a great shot at winning in '28.

They elected David Hogg Vice Chair if that gives you any sense of their direction.

[XU_Lou]

It's amazing that people don't do independent research. I suppose the algorithms constantly generate misinformation if the sources you visit are always sending you that type of stuff. If you have someone like Bannon in your feed, you'll always get nonsense as he described flooding the zone with shit years ago.
But it's a sad commentary on the educational system's outcome from a Jesuit university if people are so easily manipulated.
Then again, there's no proof I suppose that some posters here actually attended X.

https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-...kraine-1796322

Good grief, Paul, what the hell does this have to do with Zelensky's comments the other day? Zero!! Nice try to obfuscate by linking this to Steve Bannon. The only problem is that Bannon has nothing whatsoever to do with Zelensky's comments.

Moreover, that "fact check" is almost two years old!! At that time it admits that we already gave $113 Billion. How much have we given since? Biden sent several billion while WNC wallowed in mud, remember? Did you even bother to read this?

Are you saying Zelensky is lying? Okay, why did Biden and all you other libs jump in bed with him?

Do you ever think for yourself? Can you comment on anything without referring to "fact checkers"? No wonder you get duped all the time.

You're way too easy. But I'm sure you'll slink away, just like you always do when your nonsense gets exposed.

[Xville]

They elected David Hogg Vice Chair if that gives you any sense of their direction.

Unsettling that they have learned absolutely nothing

[bjf123]

This Presidency isn't starting out great. I have no issue with putting tariffs on China, but putting them on our neighboring countries is asinine. Trump's plan of just pissing everyone off isn't my idea of a masterclass in foreign relations.

Looks like the tariffs against Mexico are being paused for a month. Seems Mexico has agreed to put 10,000 troops on their side of the border to slow the illegal crossings and slow the flow of fentanyl. Seems like the threat of a tariff worked!

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trum...y?id=118390520


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[Xville]

Looks like the tariffs against Mexico are being paused for a month. Seems Mexico has agreed to put 10,000 troops on their side of the border to slow the illegal crossings and slow the flow of fentanyl. Seems like the threat of a tariff worked!

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trum...y?id=118390520


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Possibly. A couple of things I'll be watching. 1.) if it actually happens; 2.) if all those troops aren't compromised and 3.) if it actually does anything to help. It doesn't really change my opinion that placing tariffs on those two countries is asinine, and everyone knows it. Mexico knows it, Canada knows it, and I would hope Trump knows it.

[xuwillie]

Possibly. A couple of things I'll be watching. 1.) if it actually happens; 2.) if all those troops aren't compromised and 3.) if it actually does anything to help. It doesn't really change my opinion that placing tariffs on those two countries is asinine, and everyone knows it. Mexico knows it, Canada knows it, and I would hope Trump knows it.

They can talk tough all they want but Canada knows tariffs would kill their country. If we can stop illegal drugs and immigration just a little then the treat was worth it

[paulxu]

Jesus Christ paul, you're better than some of these guys on that score for sure, but you still regurgitate MSNBC talking points like nobody's business.

I no longer engage in direct dialogue here with people who won't fact check.
As an example: the Newsweek fact check on the $200 billion claim is a couple years old. So, the same debunked claim is still rolling around and needing to be set right. Maybe that's what Zelensky is doing. Answering a rumor started years ago and spread by Bannon to unwitting people.
I guess their algorithms keep feeding them the recycled stuff.

But I appreciate your input, and would be curious if you could show me where I regurgitated a MSNBC "talking point" that wasn't backed up as a fact, rather than their obvious liberal opinions.
If that is the case anywhere, I stand to be corrected.

Thanks

[Xville]

Good grief, Paul, what the hell does this have to do with Zelensky's comments the other day? Zero!! Nice try to obfuscate by linking this to Steve Bannon. The only problem is that Bannon has nothing whatsoever to do with Zelensky's comments.

Moreover, that "fact check" is almost two years old!! At that time it admits that we already gave $113 Billion. How much have we given since? Biden sent several billion while WNC wallowed in mud, remember? Did you even bother to read this?

Are you saying Zelensky is lying? Okay, why did Biden and all you other libs jump in bed with him?

Do you ever think for yourself? Can you comment on anything without referring to "fact checkers"? No wonder you get duped all the time.

You're way too easy. But I'm sure you'll slink away, just like you always do when your nonsense gets exposed.

https://www.cfr.org/article/how-much...-going-ukraine

All it takes is a simple google search to get the actual facts, instead of from someone who is just trying to boost their engagement on a social media platform. The amount of ignorance you possess knows no bounds. Stop feeding into the algorithm, and do a simple google search to make sure the bullshit they spew, is actually correct. At least for the sake of everyone on this thread, do it before you post such gibberish.

[noteggs]

Did anyone happen to see the highlights of the DNC elections? If Trump is destined to destroy America and that's the organization who is going to deliver a slate of candidates to save us....there is no hope. What an absolute circus

Holy smokes! Identity politics on steroids. Not sure what was more amusing? Jonathan Capehart asking if Kamala lost because of racism and misogyny (which all the candidates and audience rose their hands) or the voting rules presentation. Nothing like being tone deaf.