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October 1, 2020 03:41 AM Forum: Politics

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Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by Steven Moore

Jim I can not believe that you would actually vote for Biden esp. with who is his running mate. Good Grief!!!
Hi Steve:

I'll be doing some writing about this as the election nears.  One theme I will want to explore is what is best to heal a divided country.  Some people of course relish the division and love it when Trump fans the flames.  I don't see it that way.   I think we are long overdue in the US for reconciliation between partisans.  Biden pays lip-service to being a unifying president and I suspect he'll give it a try.  Biden will be doomed to failure at many levels.  No doubt about it.  But Trump obviously has no interest in reaching out to the "other side."

There are other considerations that I'd like to explore as well, time permitting.   One is that I would really like to see Nikki Haley win in 2024.  It might very well be worth it to "suffer" through 4 years of Biden to enhance that possibility.  Of course I'd really like to keep the Senate in the meantime, and I'll do what I can to support my extremely vulnerable R Senator.

There is some time before my vote is cast.  I'll keep you posted.   

Jim

October 1, 2020 03:49 AM Forum: Politics

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Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by Richard Davis

I sure can Steve. TDS does something to a person's brain.  I've been saying it for some time now, the more liberal one becomes, the more foolish and without common sense one becomes.  

He personifies that perfectly.  
Hogwash.  I am objectively applying my values and intellect to the issues at hand.  This conceit of yours that liberals lack intelligence and common sense is so tiresome.  Do you seriously not know any liberals whom you respect or admire?  Do you think Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a fool without common sense?  If so, your hubris is as breathtaking as it is illegitimate.

Liberals from your Starbucks barista to RBG have different values than you do!  Based upon different life experiences!  That's all there is to it.  It would be a great sign of maturity if you acknowledged these principles and explored them with respect rather than assuming you are 'intelligent and correct' while they are 'stupid and wrong'.

Jim

October 1, 2020 03:52 AM Forum: Politics

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Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by Richard Davis



Hmm.... looks to be that I've moved from James Lacey's head, taking up residence into your head. 

That provides me a good chuckle today!  tongue
Nah, that was only a reference to your extensive attribution of my statements in this thread to "the left."

Jim

October 1, 2020 03:55 AM Forum: Politics

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Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by Richard Davis
When did I ever say you were a lefty?  
"The fact that the left here only recognizes the "childish petulance" as well as the so-called "constant interruptions" on the part of Trump, while completely ignoring the names that Biden called Trump as well as Biden's constant interruptions, isn't shocking in the least." 

Richard Davis  9/30/20

October 1, 2020 04:02 AM Forum: Politics

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Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by Paul Leuba
Trump with his shenanigans was speaking directly to his base.  
Hi Paul:

I agree.  What does this say about Trump's strategic decision making though?  His base is presumably in the bag and will vote for him whether he speaks directly to them or not.  Why would Trump alienate, or I guess I should say "risk alienating," the persuadable voters in  OH, FL, PA, WI, and MI that put him over the top last time?

Jim

October 1, 2020 04:09 AM Forum: Politics

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Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by James Lacey


If Richard is living rent-free in your head, then you have set up a condominium, a hotel, and an amusement park in his. I have never seen someone so exasperated as Richard gets by your posts. I mean seriously, who else here has he ever challenged to a fight?
Ah - the good old days.  You made me smile James!  Rich has actually challenged me to fight twice.  

Jim

October 1, 2020 04:15 AM Forum: Politics

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Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by Richard Davis

Glad to note your arrogance and self-righteouness on display again.  

Context is everything Rich.  Sure, I've got an arrogant and self righteous edge.  My post however, was a reply to your post about TDS and declining intelligence...  Context is everything.

This part of our exchange mirrors the events last night.  In my opinion, Trump came out with one goal, pull Joe Biden into the mud.  To a certain extent Trump succeeded,  Biden cast some stones.  I don't think most viewers fault Biden for getting a bit dirty, given the context.

Jim

October 1, 2020 04:47 AM Forum: Politics

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Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by Russ Carroll


Hey, I love you, Jim, but I have never been able to get my head around how you don;t see Trump as the threat that he is. I'm not going to insult you by speculating, but I think you are even more cynical than I am about politics and just don't take anything really really alarming that Trump says as serious, like wanting to serve more than 2 terms or deciding which votes are valid and which are not.

You are 100% wrong if you think that the US Government is impermeable to a man like Trump. If it happens, it's too late to stop it. A responsible driver does not see how close they can come to a guardrail on a winding mt road. Why test it?
Hi Russ,

You are spot on with the bold part.  I don't see it as cynicism though.  Maybe pragmatism?  Maybe pure Pollyanna-ism!  I think that 90% of the time Trump just spouts off the first thing that comes into his head.  I don't think he is an existential risk at all.

Jim

October 1, 2020 04:54 AM Forum: Politics

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Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by Russ Carroll



You do realize an apology won't mean anything if you're wrong grin
Yes.  shocked

October 1, 2020 09:22 PM Forum: Politics

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Posted By James Brown
Originally Posted by Richard Davis

I guess the idea of leftists like yourself is to berate people over and over, asking the same question over and over, and if the person doesn't respond, then you say "HA, GOTCHA"!  

Too funny.  You have to be the least self-aware person on earth.

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