US Politics Thread 2021-24

[u crank]

Originally Posted by Arlo

I'm sure you think you are open minded, fair and whatnot and my exercise to see how far you'd meet anyone in the middle in discussing what you are or are not hopelessly biased about versus my (or anyone else's) biased viewpoints was a complete waste of time.

Sorry I didn't pass your childish little test. I didn't realize that we were discussing who is biased and who is not. I have found that the way to avoid that in a political discussion is to stick to the facts. That matters far more than someone's ideology. I have also found that when people don't like the facts they try to distract by attacking the messenger.

Whatever I post will continue to not require your agreement or approval and visa versa (not like that was ever expected to be the case).

How silly. You never needed my approval and I certainly am not looking for yours.

[u crank]

Originally Posted by Buddahaid

A wasted 1/4 billion dollars on a recall nearly everyone knew would fail. Republicans need to throw Trumpism under the bus in this state and find a platform that appeals to a wider segment of the population, maybe they need to discover that nationwide.

I agree. It should never have happened. We just had a similar political stunt here in Canada. Our crown prince Justin calls a snap election in the middle of a pandemic in an attempt to get a majority in the House. $610 million later and he gains three seats and fails to get a majority. And he brags about what a great victory it was.

[Arlo]

Originally Posted by u crank

I have found that the way to avoid that in a political discussion is to stick to the facts.

Relax. Your 'facts' are safe.

[u crank]

Originally Posted by Arlo

Relax. Your 'facts' are safe.

Thanks but they are not my facts.

[Otto Harkaman]

[Arlo]

Originally Posted by u crank

Thanks but they are not my facts.

Some of them sure seem to be. But that's ok. Bias seems to work the same way on both sides of the border. Does Trump own properties in Canada?

[Otto Harkaman]

[Arlo]

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[Otto Harkaman]

Jihad Joe, Mayor of Bidenville

[u crank]

Originally Posted by Arlo

Some of them sure seem to be. But that's ok. Bias seems to work the same way on both sides of the border.

Ok let's review. I post a story about John Durham charging a Clinton connected lawyer with lying to investigators. A felony charge. Instead of discussing it you attacked the author and the publication. In fact you did not present any argument about what the article was about. Not a single word. Are you defending Michael Sussmann's behavior? Do you think Durham was wrong to charge him? We don't really know what you think but we definitely know what side you are on.

Does Trump own properties in Canada?

You can't help yourself can you? If you knew anything about me you would know that I have, in this very thread, stated more than once that I am not a fan of Donald Trump. Unfortunately in your zero sum world there is no middle ground. Somehow if someone talks about Democrats in an unfavorable light and with the facts, you revert to this highly biased mode and attack them on a personal level. You must be a charmer at social events.

[Arlo]

Originally Posted by u crank

Ok let's review. 'We' don't really know what you think but we definitely know what side you are on.

You must be a charmer at social events.

Are you trying to be my Canadian friend? I already have some.

[u crank]

Originally Posted by Arlo

Are you trying to be my Canadian friend?

No I am not. I don't think I could pass your little loyalty test.

[Arlo]

Originally Posted by u crank

No I am not. I don't think I could pass your little loyalty test.

I'm not authoritarian enough to require a 'loyalty test.' Peace be with you.