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Post by josephdphillips on Apr 18, 2020 13:36:02 GMT -5
If it should happen that way, easy. His insistence his name be put on all those checks. You can always send your check back. That would be the honorable thing to do. Giving money to the people is what Republicans do. Democrats never do.
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Post by beth on Apr 18, 2020 22:21:18 GMT -5
If it should happen that way, easy. His insistence his name be put on all those checks. You can always send your check back. That would be the honorable thing to do. Giving money to the people is what Republicans do. Democrats never do. It was a bribe, Joe. B-R-I-B-E. If not, Trump would not have insisted his name be on the checks, which were, after all, from government money - not personal Trump funds. The people who received them are middle class working people who needed a little help putting food on the table while keeping the kids ihn school. It was for the benefit of the country. I have no really major complaints with Republicans except for their continued support of Trump and his multi-lies.
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Post by josephdphillips on Apr 19, 2020 19:41:26 GMT -5
It was a bribe, Joe. B-R-I-B-E. If not, Trump would not have insisted his name be on the checks, which were, after all, from government money - not personal Trump funds. The people who received them are middle class working people who needed a little help putting food on the table while keeping the kids ihn school. It was for the benefit of the country. I have no really major complaints with Republicans except for their continued support of Trump and his multi-lies. All politicians lie. It's what we expect, and desire, from them. I don't understand your fetish for "truth" in political discourse. Truth does not exist. If he hasn't lied to you, personally, he hasn't lied. He certainly hasn't lied to me. It's not what he says, but the way he says it, that makes him popular with the American people. I've never been a registered Republican because they are way too liberal for me. Nevertheless, a Republican who "lies" and chops babies into stew meat is still better than any Democrat. You've spent the last 1,258 days whining about Trump and my guess is you'll spend the next 1,737 days remaining in his presidency. As someone who appears to care about politics (although I don't know why), have you nothing better to do?
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Post by annaj26 on Apr 19, 2020 22:43:35 GMT -5
I've never been a registered Republican because they are way too liberal for me. So then you're a Nazi? Do you realizer how little I care? I like your posts when you are not talking politics. When you are, you're usually trying to start a row. That's pointless. Trump is what he is and he's obvious in his me, me, me and whoever he can profit from. His little band of MAGAs is getting smaller - not larger. Pay attention if you want to look like you know what you're talking about.
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Post by annaj26 on Apr 19, 2020 22:53:55 GMT -5
But Joe, you don't always speak the truth, either.
Sometimes you say whatever will serve to give you cred or make a point when you're trying to bring people to your side of the fence. Sort of like Trump except you don't have his Devil's Pulpit.
I'm not sure this country can manage to handle 4 morel years of DJT. I'll campaign against him every chance I get.
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Post by josephdphillips on Apr 20, 2020 9:37:48 GMT -5
The usual reflexive regurgitation of the libtard. Pay attention if you want to look like you know what you're talking about. Suit yourself. I will be laughing myself silly when he's re-elected, with you in mind.
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Post by Dex on Apr 20, 2020 12:46:06 GMT -5
Joe, you're omitting common sense. There are all kinds of Republicans and all kinds of Democrats. It makes no sense to try to lump people into one party or the other unless thay agree with that. Name calling is childish and stupid.
Most people who are against Republicans are really just against Trump who was himself a Democrat at one time.
Actually, Trump was not good for either party. Once he's out of the way things will return to normal most likely.
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Post by josephdphillips on Apr 20, 2020 13:18:24 GMT -5
Once he's out of the way things will return to normal most likely. Only 1,736 days left. :)
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Post by Jessiealan on Apr 20, 2020 19:44:57 GMT -5
Once he's out of the way things will return to normal most likely. Only 1,736 days left. Joseph, I believe you are much more overly confident than the situation demands. Trump is more accountable than many would like to believe (Stephen Miller among others). Politico has a good article this evening about that very thing. Bring yourself up to date. www.politico.com/news/2020/04/20/watchdog-trump-coronavirus-audits-192272
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Post by josephdphillips on Apr 21, 2020 9:49:23 GMT -5
you are much more overly confident than the situation demands. Trump is more accountable than many would like to believe (Stephen Miller among others). Politico has a good article this evening about that very thing. The pundits lost all credibility in November of 2016, including Politico. I have a Venmo account. Do you? Let's put our money where our mouths are. How does $1,000 sound? Are you that confident? I am.
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Post by Dex on Apr 21, 2020 13:50:01 GMT -5
you are much more overly confident than the situation demands. Trump is more accountable than many would like to believe (Stephen Miller among others). Politico has a good article this evening about that very thing. The pundits lost all credibility in November of 2016, including Politico. I have a Venmo account. Do you? Let's put our money where our mouths are. How does $1,000 sound? Are you that confident? I am. Joe, your opinions are just that - opinions. If they follow the same lines as Trump's actions, then they are getting ready to cheer him on while he encourages states to open up their economy and pretend like the virus has run it's course. We'll watch and see how it goes. Then, we'll either admit you're right to tag around after Trump or tell you what a goofball you are. Either way, there's no point in going on and on now. Give it a little time. Personally, I hope that you and Trump are right. We'll see in a few weeks (or less).
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Post by josephdphillips on Apr 21, 2020 14:37:58 GMT -5
Joe, your opinions are just that - opinions. If they follow the same lines as Trump's actions, then they are getting ready to cheer him on while he encourages states to open up their economy and pretend like the virus has run it's course. We'll watch and see how it goes. Then, we'll either admit you're right to tag around after Trump or tell you what a goofball you are. Either way, there's no point in going on and on now. Give it a little time. Personally, I hope that you and Trump are right. We'll see in a few weeks (or less). They're all just opinions, whether it's Politico, Slate, CNN, whatever. They're a bunch of idiots who think they can predict the future. They were totally wrong in 2016, and I was totally right. None of them actually talk to real voters, as I do, from both ends of the spectrum. None of them have any interest in getting in touch with the way voters feel, or with what voters want. None of you Democrats have a clue about the extent of Trump's charisma and appeal, or why it exists. All you do is complain. What you ought to be doing is looking ahead to 2024 -- which is not that far away -- and figuring out what kind of candidate you people really want.
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Post by Jessiealan on Apr 21, 2020 22:22:34 GMT -5
Joseph, you have no idea who will win. It is all a matter of situation and circumstance at this point. Trump's song and dance has worn thin for a good many people. Remember, he only barely won last time. Whatever happens between now and November will surely make the difference.
If Joe Biden wins, we'll be in a much better place, no matter who his VP turns out to be.
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Post by josephdphillips on Apr 22, 2020 9:25:04 GMT -5
Joseph, you have no idea who will win. It is all a matter of situation and circumstance at this point. Trump's song and dance has worn thin for a good many people. Remember, he only barely won last time. Whatever happens between now and November will surely make the difference. If Joe Biden wins, we'll be in a much better place, no matter who his VP turns out to be. A classic example of wishful thinking on your part. I notice you haven't taken me up on that wager. Nor have you countered any of my arguments. Is your moral indignation, and confidence in your candidate, that weak? Trump will win by a much larger margin than in 2016 because there is no one to oppose him.
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Post by beth on Apr 22, 2020 10:14:01 GMT -5
Joe, it's pointless to try to provoke an argument when there are so many factors to consider between now and November. Just getting through the Coronavirus and how that transpires is enough for now.
After that, we can consider other things.
In the meantime ... are you in favor of opening up the country again ... now (first of May)?
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