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2017 Republican Thread

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QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 19, 2017 -> 05:10 PM)
http://jaybookman.blog.myajc.com/2017/06/1...-to-handel-gop/

 

Argument that Handel winning GA-6 would actually be a loss for GOP in terms of avoiding desperately needed changes.

The race means nothing. it isn't a referendum on Trump or Democrats. The people down there are probably sick to death of seeing all the ads and campaigning, especially from people outside the district (like pajama boy himself!) and state. I would guess turnout will be low as people will have tuned out and just want it over, but we'll see. i find it funny the writer is now complaining about "On the other hand, though, this notion that the biggest threat to the voters of the 6th District are their fellow Americans helps to explain a lot of what is wrong with this country at the moment" At this moment? That is what Democrats have been preaching for the last 9 years. Guess it is only a problem when it is used against them. Seriously, how is he allowed to run without living in the district?

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‘Trump Is What Happens When a Political Party Abandons Ideas’

As surprising as Trump’s young presidency has been, it’s also the natural outgrowth of 30 years of Republican pandering to the lowest common denominator in American politics.

http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/201...an-trump-215259

 

Written by a lifelong Republican, and DC staffer dating back to the Jack Kemp era...

Edited by caulfield12

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Jun 20, 2017 -> 01:58 PM)
The race means nothing. it isn't a referendum on Trump or Democrats. The people down there are probably sick to death of seeing all the ads and campaigning, especially from people outside the district (like pajama boy himself!) and state. I would guess turnout will be low as people will have tuned out and just want it over, but we'll see. i find it funny the writer is now complaining about "On the other hand, though, this notion that the biggest threat to the voters of the 6th District are their fellow Americans helps to explain a lot of what is wrong with this country at the moment" At this moment? That is what Democrats have been preaching for the last 9 years. Guess it is only a problem when it is used against them. Seriously, how is he allowed to run without living in the district?

perhaps you can explain this whole pajama boy thing to me.

 

Also turnout was up 50K votes over the last midterm. That's huge. So. Whoops.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 30, 2017 -> 09:58 PM)
700,000,000,000 are going to lose their health care.

 

https://pjmedia.com/video/maxine-waters-say...eir-healthcare/

I wish Bernie had won. We'd have free healthcare for all. At this point, because of the cruelness of government and govtment officials' refusal to even attempt to serve the people fairly, I'll take the freebies. This healthcare mess is not good.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 30, 2017 -> 07:58 PM)
I wish Bernie had won. We'd have free healthcare for all. At this point, because of the cruelness of government and govtment officials' refusal to even attempt to serve the people fairly, I'll take the freebies. This healthcare mess is not good.

SMFH

 

How exactly would he have gotten a Republican congress to pass "free healthcare for all" greg? Lord.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Jul 1, 2017 -> 01:27 AM)
SMFH

 

How exactly would he have gotten a Republican congress to pass "free healthcare for all" greg? Lord.

If we want it, we demand it pass. Maybe Bernie would have chosen an equally likeable Veep candidate and maybe it would have passed.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 1, 2017 -> 01:48 AM)
If we want it, we demand it pass. Maybe Bernie would have chosen an equally likeable Veep candidate and maybe it would have passed.

 

Nope.

Both houses of congress and the presidency are all controlled by the same party and they can't even get anything done.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jul 1, 2017 -> 10:58 AM)
Both houses of congress and the presidency are all controlled by the same party and they can't even get anything done.

 

And SCOTUS...

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jul 1, 2017 -> 11:58 AM)
Both houses of congress and the presidency are all controlled by the same party and they can't even get anything done.

 

Further proof as to which party is actually willing to stand up to its leadership, and not just fall into line.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 3, 2017 -> 04:20 PM)
Further proof as to which party is actually willing to stand up to its leadership, and not just fall into line.

Social media and the hate it spews politically has just added to the collapse of America. Democrats and Republicans have always been at odds, but now it is WAR. Thanks to twitter, everything is a W/L situation. The Republicans are out to win every battle; the Democrats are out to win every battle.

The Republicans gave us Donnie "the disaster" Trump. Mr Tweetmeister.

The Democrats gave us LOL unelectable Hillary as their nominee, when they could have begged Mr. Biden to run (I realize he was still mourning the death of a family member). If not Biden, Bernie.

 

No matter what you all think, both parties are HORRIBLE and should be ashamed of themselves. I am appalled at this Chris Christie story of him going to the beach today when the beach has been shut down because of budget woes!! How one-percent elitist of him. Very sick and sad (unless it's a fake news photoshop).

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 3, 2017 -> 11:20 AM)
Further proof as to which party is actually willing to stand up to its leadership, and not just fall into line.

 

If we're implying that's Republicans, it's less that and more adapting to ruling after being united by obstruction.

 

Edited to comply with forum rules.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jul 4, 2017 -> 03:39 PM)
Let's keep in mind the forum rules while we make divisive gross generalizations in threads designed for like minded people. I'm sure #itsdifferent but cmon man.

Seriously?

 

Like, are you for real?

Is it any wonder that Illinois is where it is?

 

https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-math-in-one-tweet/

 

This truth came to light yet again after state lawmakers voted to pass a 32 percent income tax hike on taxpayers. Numerous lawmakers defended their position, including state Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch, D-Hillside. Welch took to Twitter July 3 to proclaim that raising the income tax to 4.95 percent from 3.75 percent was merely a 1.2 percent increase, not a 32 percent increase as Gov. Bruce Rauner said.
QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 3, 2017 -> 10:20 AM)
Further proof as to which party is actually willing to stand up to its leadership, and not just fall into line.

 

You cannot be serious. lmaooooo

QUOTE (Reddy @ Jul 4, 2017 -> 11:27 PM)
Seriously?

 

Like, are you for real?

 

Eh, I'll eat crow on that one.

  • 2 weeks later...

John McCain has brain cancer

POTUS to McCain via official statement, "Get well soon". He has brain cancer, not a cold

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 19, 2017 -> 09:05 PM)
POTUS to McCain via official statement, "Get well soon". He has brain cancer, not a cold

 

Is it really better than the nonsensical "give cancer hell" message Obama sent him, as if effort is somehow going to help his chances?

QUOTE (JenksIsMyHero @ Jul 19, 2017 -> 09:22 PM)
Is it really better than the nonsensical "give cancer hell" message Obama sent him, as if effort is somehow going to help his chances?

 

No, it's not better than any message any congressman, senator, or former president has given him. He is a moron. And it is the day after he called the guy crusty

 

John McCain is an American hero & one of the bravest fighters I've ever known. Cancer doesn't know what it's up against. Give it hell, John.

 

Totally nonsensical ?

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 08:30 AM)
No, it's not better than any message any congressman, senator, or former president has given him. He is a moron. And it is the day after he called the guy crusty

 

 

 

Totally nonsensical ?

Yes, nonsensical. Heroes don't get captured. Just ask Trump.

Oof, John has given a lot to this country. Hope he gets at least a few good years still.

What are the proposed lifetime caps for brain cancer treatment in the proposed legislation (House and Senate)?

 

Hard to imagine gutting healthcare with McCain ending up the poster child for the consequence/s to real people of that actually happening...since Congress conveniently exempted themselves.

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