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July 23, 2020 01:08 AM Forum: Politics

The Trump Wallace Redux

Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by James Brown

Hi Greg:

Yes, I know what RINO means.  Thank goodness for RINOs like Susan Collins from Maine or the Supreme Court might look a little different. 

This is the part I am disagreeing with:  "...they simply call themselves republicans despite their actions indicating otherwise." 

This is a litmus test applied to categorize those who for whatever reason are not "Trump" Republicans.   Basically, the reasoning goes like this, "If you don't agree with Trump, then you are no real Republican."  I despise ideological purity tests.  Nothing wrong with you or Rich applying an ideological purity test of course, but it does drive Rich to some extremely illogical conclusions. 

When Trump applies ideological "with me or against me" purity tests, he knowingly alienates some voters who have voted R their entire lives.  Trump obviously thinks that the benefit of whipping up his supporters is worth it.  I personally do not think this is an indulgence Trump can afford if he wants to win in November.  But he did it in 2016 and squeaked out a win, so what do I know?

Jim
Bottom line, I'll vote straight ticket R this fall, with one possible exception.  I support R tax, trade and foreign policies.  I've donated to (R) Cory Gardner's senate campaign.  I supported Gorsuch and Kavanaugh's nominations and confirmations.  I was a delegate to the local and city R convention in 2016.  And so on.  

But, I might not vote for Trump this November.  In some folk's eyes, that makes me a RINO.  That is a pretty stupid conclusion, in my opinion.

Jim

July 23, 2020 02:32 AM Forum: Politics

Replace Biden, Somehow

Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by Richard Davis
I think he's a sharp cookie who can see through the BS of the leftists here, the many who occupy this forum and who will use any tactic to get rid of an opposing viewpoint with which they disagree.    wink
No one has tried to silence you Rich.  That is an entirely self-indulgent and unaware thing for you to say.

Jim

July 23, 2020 09:51 PM Forum: Politics

The Trump Wallace Redux

Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by Richard Davis

I agree with you there Greg.

I can't think of voting for a Dem for President for the next 50 years.  They are off the rails nuts, and anyone who claims to be a Repub and votes for Biden or even anyone else (3rd party) has lost all credibility with me in saying they are a Republican. 
Rich, you are missing the point, but that can not be helped.  The point is that some Republicans, like me, who are totally Republican in every aspect of their political activities and values are considering that Trump is bad for the long term viability of the party.  For that reason and others a third party vote or a vote for Biden might be in order.  It is a long time to November of course.

I do think it is hilarious that I call you out for employing a litmus test, and like clockwork you reply with a litmus test:  "Anyone who claims to be a Repub and votes for Biden or even anyone else (3rd party) has lost all credibility with me in saying they are a Republican."

Greg, you have a more nuanced, although entirely cynical point of view.  Not sure what part of my position you disagree with enough to earn a "BS" though.

Jim 

July 23, 2020 09:54 PM Forum: Politics

The Trump Wallace Redux

Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by Greg Shaffer


Not in my eyes......perhaps it makes you a fool but not a RINO smile

I have plenty is issues with the republican party myself.....not as many as the the democrats but its getting closer...just for different reasons.
A fool, for having a different point of view than you on the desirability of a second Trump term?  A fool for disagreeing with you?  I'll take my chances.

July 23, 2020 10:00 PM Forum: Politics

Secret Police?

Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

It's obvious from the video he was a peaceful protestor standing there when they came at him and not the other way around. It's also obvious that he didn't resist, either...
Hi Rod:

I agree with you and James on the complete wrongness of the civil liberties violations alleged to be occurring.  But this is a fact sensitive issue.  I'm not nearly as sure as you that we have the accurate facts.  In 2020 it is dangerous to say "it was obvious from the video".  It was pretty obvious from the video that Nicholas Sandman was a smug bastard who was taunting that poor old Indian protester who was just minding his own business....

We all know how that one turned out.

So, I agree with Darian concerning the reliability of this source.  Whether or not the agents are violating the activists civil liberties is going to be determined, but by consideration of a lot of evidence, not just a viral video.

Jim

July 23, 2020 10:12 PM Forum: Politics

Replace Biden, Somehow

Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by Steven Moore

Geez it seems that has been a thing going on here for some time!
Nice fox!  If a campaign to silence Rich has occurred, it is the most ineffective campaign to silence anyone in the history of the universe.  I dare you to count the number of posts made by active participants in the last month, or the last year!  I double-dare you to count the Ines of text posted by anyone here over any time period!  Silence Rich!  Ha, that's a good one.  James is right of course, Rich was slapped on the wrist because he violated the TOS and goaded Herb out of hiding by bringing it up again and again.  It is all on Rich.

Also, if I had to guess, many or all of the posts Rich had to delete at the request of management included explicit F bombs.  Good for Herb.  Am I right Rich?  

July 23, 2020 10:15 PM Forum: Politics

Covid-19 data and graphs

Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by Maurice Clark
Hey Jimbo,

Enough already!  How about you take your clouds back and let the rest of us get a decent view of the comet!!  wink

Was out for around 2 hours last night.  This was the only view I was able to get.  Only used the binoculars and the 100mm lens.  The coma seemed more diffuse and only about 3 degrees of tail could be seen because of all the cloud.  sad

Maurice
We had more rain last night.  I feel pretty lucky that Saturday and Sunday cleared up after the storms.  We are definitely in the Colorado monsoon season.  

Jim

July 24, 2020 09:53 PM Forum: Politics

Replace Biden, Somehow

Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by Greg Shaffer


You would be 100% wrong.....he was asked to remove the one where he quoted something that was posted and his reply only said:

Rod Kaufman said:

LOL!

It didnt even violate the terms of the TOS, the header of the message had Rich's name so it was obvious Rich posted it.....

What got Rich kicked off was repeatedly goading Rod about it......
Hi Greg:

You're right, my guess was wrong.  I searched for the F-bomb and I see that lots of those posts are still live and kicking.  "What got Rich kicked off was repeatedly goading Rod about it......"

I agree with that too.

Jim

July 24, 2020 09:59 PM Forum: Politics

Replace Biden, Somehow

Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by Richard Davis

Holy CRAP.  I was just talking to my neighbor about it and I showed her the video I took. 

She told me that they were very aggressive. This one seems to be pretty docile. 

Then again, I'm probably not very threatening to it. 
I think raccoons, like bears and other mammals are usually docile until threatened, and you never know what they are going to think is threatening!  Might be something you didn't mean to be threatening.  Like maybe this one is a lefty and has been reading your posts through the window?  

My biggest worry with having a raccoon up close is that they get rabies relatively often.


https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/raccoons-and-public-health#:~:text=Raccoons%E2%80%94along%20with%20foxes%20(red,virus%20in%20the%20United%20States.&text=A%20rabid%20raccoon%20is%20usually,post%2Dexposure%20treatment%20is%20available.

Jim

July 24, 2020 10:12 PM Forum: Politics

The Trump Wallace Redux

Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by Greg Shaffer


No.....a fool if you would even consider voting for Biden because you dont like Trump...... I dont particularly like Trump myself but vote for a Democrat considering what they are about these days? HELL NO......

I dont have to like Trump to vote for what he has done/wants to do and likely will do......
I understand that Greg.  I certainly did not like Trump at all when I voted for him in '16.  I actually went to the R caucus as an anti-Trump voice and was elected (from about 10 people) to be a delegate to the local convention for Rubio - my only foray into active politics.

I want to see how Biden does in the later stages of the campaign.  I will think a lot about which candidate might be best for the country at this point in time.  I also think that keeping the Senate might be more important than keeping the White House.  Last, CO is probably not in play for Trump.  I am afraid our days as a purple state are in the rear view mirror, although I think Nikki Haley or a similar young and inspiring R candidate could win here.

Jim  

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