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imaditi wrote: February 6th, 2020, 6:19 pm
Unome wrote: February 6th, 2020, 6:02 pm
PM2017 wrote: February 6th, 2020, 5:08 pm

I thought it was hilarious.
Which is ultimately the important part of the SOTU - to put on a show for the masses. If it was actually meant to provide information there would be no need for a speech - it would be delivered in writing, as was done for the first half of US history.
Trump declined both her and mike pence a handshake and she didn't address him properly. "He shredded the truth, so I shredded the speech"
Yeah, and it was pretty entertaining. I almost wish I had watched it.
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How 'bout that crazy finish in Iowa? Any predictions for the remaining three early states (NH, NV, SC)? I think Bernie could very possibly pull out all three, but Pete is rising so you never know.
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Yang Gang hype c'mon!
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Re: Politics

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MadCow2357 wrote: February 10th, 2020, 11:20 am Yang Gang hype c'mon!
Lets be real... Yang ain't gonna make it. Rn its down to Sanders, Pete, and Warren.
The real test of who wins will come in march when democratic strongholds in CA, IL, and others are put to the test.
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TheChiScientist wrote: February 10th, 2020, 11:29 am
MadCow2357 wrote: February 10th, 2020, 11:20 am Yang Gang hype c'mon!
Lets be real... Yang ain't gonna make it. Rn its down to Sanders, Pete, and Warren.
The real test of who wins will come in march when democratic strongholds in CA, IL, and others are put to the test.
I wouldn't rule out Biden just yet. His national numbers are still better than Pete and Warren. Once the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic start having their primaries, Biden will probably see some better results. I also wouldn't discount the money machine that Bloomberg has going, even though it feels like a long shot now. There's still time left for him to catch up.

That said, I think Biden is the weakest of the major candidates and Bloomberg feels about as genuine as the spambots we get on here, so I hope it comes down to the three you mentioned. I'd prefer Amy over Pete but I don't think that's happening.
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EastStroudsburg13 wrote: February 10th, 2020, 11:44 am
TheChiScientist wrote: February 10th, 2020, 11:29 am
MadCow2357 wrote: February 10th, 2020, 11:20 am Yang Gang hype c'mon!
Lets be real... Yang ain't gonna make it. Rn its down to Sanders, Pete, and Warren.
The real test of who wins will come in march when democratic strongholds in CA, IL, and others are put to the test.
I wouldn't rule out Biden just yet. His national numbers are still better than Pete and Warren. Once the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic start having their primaries, Biden will probably see some better results. I also wouldn't discount the money machine that Bloomberg has going, even though it feels like a long shot now. There's still time left for him to catch up.

That said, I think Biden is the weakest of the major candidates and Bloomberg feels about as genuine as the spambots we get on here, so I hope it comes down to the three you mentioned. I'd prefer Amy over Pete but I don't think that's happening.
What's your opinion on Yang?
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MadCow2357 wrote: February 10th, 2020, 2:49 pm
EastStroudsburg13 wrote: February 10th, 2020, 11:44 am
TheChiScientist wrote: February 10th, 2020, 11:29 am
Lets be real... Yang ain't gonna make it. Rn its down to Sanders, Pete, and Warren.
The real test of who wins will come in march when democratic strongholds in CA, IL, and others are put to the test.
I wouldn't rule out Biden just yet. His national numbers are still better than Pete and Warren. Once the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic start having their primaries, Biden will probably see some better results. I also wouldn't discount the money machine that Bloomberg has going, even though it feels like a long shot now. There's still time left for him to catch up.

That said, I think Biden is the weakest of the major candidates and Bloomberg feels about as genuine as the spambots we get on here, so I hope it comes down to the three you mentioned. I'd prefer Amy over Pete but I don't think that's happening.
What's your opinion on Yang?
I'm glad that he's running because he's bringing attention to some important talking points. That said, I am skeptical about his qualifications beyond economic issues. He's probably my third choice behind Bernie and Warren.
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Re: Politics

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EastStroudsburg13 wrote: February 10th, 2020, 5:47 pm
MadCow2357 wrote: February 10th, 2020, 2:49 pm
EastStroudsburg13 wrote: February 10th, 2020, 11:44 am
I wouldn't rule out Biden just yet. His national numbers are still better than Pete and Warren. Once the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic start having their primaries, Biden will probably see some better results. I also wouldn't discount the money machine that Bloomberg has going, even though it feels like a long shot now. There's still time left for him to catch up.

That said, I think Biden is the weakest of the major candidates and Bloomberg feels about as genuine as the spambots we get on here, so I hope it comes down to the three you mentioned. I'd prefer Amy over Pete but I don't think that's happening.
What's your opinion on Yang?
I'm glad that he's running because he's bringing attention to some important talking points. That said, I am skeptical about his qualifications beyond economic issues. He's probably my third choice behind Bernie and Warren.
I stand on a similar stance to East. My main issue his lack of qualifications in other more important regions. My 3rd pick behind my homie Sanders and then Pete. Warren is a quality choice but this is nation still not ready for a woman president unfortunately. Biden is completely incompetent in terms of beating Trump and was shoved into this race by the democrats. Pete would be a historical president as he'd be the first openly gay president in this nation's history. I have no doubt that he would bring forth a new age of revolutionary reforms for all minorities and finally deal a crippling blow to the radical homophobic movement. (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻
I obviously side with my homie Sanders because of his socialist agenda. Not only that but the integrity and will of this man to stand for what's right no matter how unpopular it is. Sanders is the man who will help resolve the migrant crisis, the medicare crisis, and so many other things. (☭ ͜ʖ ☭)
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Re: Politics

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TheChiScientist wrote: February 10th, 2020, 6:49 pm
EastStroudsburg13 wrote: February 10th, 2020, 5:47 pm
MadCow2357 wrote: February 10th, 2020, 2:49 pm
What's your opinion on Yang?
I'm glad that he's running because he's bringing attention to some important talking points. That said, I am skeptical about his qualifications beyond economic issues. He's probably my third choice behind Bernie and Warren.
I stand on a similar stance to East. My main issue his lack of qualifications in other more important regions. My 3rd pick behind my homie Sanders and then Pete. Warren is a quality choice but this is nation still not ready for a woman president unfortunately. Biden is completely incompetent in terms of beating Trump and was shoved into this race by the democrats. Pete would be a historical president as he'd be the first openly gay president in this nation's history. I have no doubt that he would bring forth a new age of revolutionary reforms for all minorities and finally deal a crippling blow to the radical homophobic movement. (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻
I obviously side with my homie Sanders because of his socialist agenda. Not only that but the integrity and will of this man to stand for what's right no matter how unpopular it is. Sanders is the man who will help resolve the migrant crisis, the medicare crisis, and so many other things. (☭ ͜ʖ ☭)
This reminds me of an interesting piece I saw floating around about the changing viewpoints toward experience as a qualification for political office.
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Re: Politics

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Unome wrote: February 10th, 2020, 7:04 pm
TheChiScientist wrote: February 10th, 2020, 6:49 pm
EastStroudsburg13 wrote: February 10th, 2020, 5:47 pm
I'm glad that he's running because he's bringing attention to some important talking points. That said, I am skeptical about his qualifications beyond economic issues. He's probably my third choice behind Bernie and Warren.
I stand on a similar stance to East. My main issue his lack of qualifications in other more important regions. My 3rd pick behind my homie Sanders and then Pete. Warren is a quality choice but this is nation still not ready for a woman president unfortunately. Biden is completely incompetent in terms of beating Trump and was shoved into this race by the democrats. Pete would be a historical president as he'd be the first openly gay president in this nation's history. I have no doubt that he would bring forth a new age of revolutionary reforms for all minorities and finally deal a crippling blow to the radical homophobic movement. (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻
I obviously side with my homie Sanders because of his socialist agenda. Not only that but the integrity and will of this man to stand for what's right no matter how unpopular it is. Sanders is the man who will help resolve the migrant crisis, the medicare crisis, and so many other things. (☭ ͜ʖ ☭)
This reminds me of an interesting piece I saw floating around about the changing viewpoints toward experience as a qualification for political office.
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