was starting to show signs of paranoia at work from an ongoing dispute w/another employee
Was a hobbyist who collected guns -
& out of the blue, snapped -An avid gun enthusiast who was showing signs of paranoia at work, are 2 glaring signs...far from out of the blue. Failure to recognize these red flags and threats are part of the problem. One shooting example has nothing to do with the ongoing gun debate. We could list dozens of examples of mass shootings that could’ve resulted in far fewer casualties, saving dozens of lives and families from tragedy, had we have common sense gun laws on the books. The desire to ignore this, while children and loved ones are being slaughtered in public, is reprehensible.
Back to back adhill’s point, I think he’s just asking the other poster for an explanation on the double standard surrounding the Democratic policies being discussed.
[Edited on 2/28/2020 by Skydog32103]
Why would being an avid gun enthusiast be a "glaring sign", and a "red flag"?
Amy out.
Pete and Amy endorse Biden along with Beto (which wouldn't appear to mean much but he is popular in Texas).
How many early votes already cast for Buttigieg and Klobuchar?
Big day - Super Tuesday!
Be sure to follow FOX News' Brit Hume on more Sexy Vixen Vinyl---AHH! I mean, Presidential primary coverage.
Someone remind Fox News’ Brit Hume to close down the tabs on his internet browser the next time he decides to share a screenshot online.
On Tuesday morning, the conservative network’s senior political analyst posted a screen grab of primary election betting odds showing former Vice President Joe Biden as the Democratic 2020 front-runner, ahead of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).
Twitter users were more titillated, however, by an open browser tab reading “Sexy Vixen Vinyl.”
Hume tweeted the screenshot at 5:37 a.m. It’s unclear what the Sexy Vixen Vinyl browser tab may have featured.
The post, that remained online for almost three hours before being deleted, caught the attention of plenty of people on social media:
It's looking like Biden will take the ticket. Seems like Trump knew this months ago.
and thus, the motive for dirtying Biden up that led to impeachment.
Big night for Biden!
Projected to win Massachusetts despite reportedly not spending any ad money there (according to msnbc).
Bloomberg is a dud. Reports he will drop out.
Bloomberg is a dud. Reports he will drop out.
thank God. might have been the worst campaign i've ever seen.
His primary goal was to oust the toxicity known as Trump. He said he'd spend big $$$$ to do this. Let him step up now, back Biden, and inject his millions into Uncle Joe's campaign.
His primary goal was to oust the toxicity known as Trump. He said he'd spend big $$$ to do this. Let him step up now, back Biden, and inject his millions into Uncle Joe's campaign.
The Biden & Bloomberg camps have presumably been in discussions mostly because big donors were holding back on Biden to see how Bloomberg fared. With Bloomberg out, Biden should get a fund-raising windfall. Bloomberg was willing to spend personal money to oust Trump. Don't know that he's going to inject much to support someone else or that his support/endorsement means much.
Wish Warren would drop out. Can't even win her state.
Does this mean the only debaters on 3/15 are Bernie & Joe if Bloomberg & Warren drop out?
Bloomberg shifting his finances over to Biden? And all this time I was worried that the election would go to the guy (or gal) with the most money! Bloomberg has demonstrated that he can produce dazzling television ads - even if he can't out-debate a third grader. Biden just ain't gettin' any younger or quicker. My prediction: look for a Biden/Warren ticket ... losing big time to his Orangeness in November. I'll stay home for that one.
Biden/Warren is a good strategic ticket to try and retain the more liberal Bernie type supporters.
If what Andrew Yang says is true, some of his campaign staff is working for Bloomberg, Yang says the DNC election operation pales in comparison to what Bloomberg has assembled. Extensive analytics and technology. Does he keep that operation running for another candidate?
Policy aside, if Biden becomes President we will be fine in big picture. As I've alluded to, I am a little worried 2 years from now his mental fitness may not be up for it. But as I have mostly felt during these Trump years...the country and government is resilient enough to almost cruise on auotpilot most days (at least when the President isn't actively undermining it).
I would prefer to see a Biden/Klobuchar ticket, I think they are more aligned ideology wise and should something happen to Joe I'd be more comfortable with Klobuchar vs Warren. Amy doesn't bring in new votes for Joe the way Warren could however. People who like Amy are voting Joe anyway. The fear is the liberal wing (mostly Bernie supporters) won't fall in line. So maybe they do something to try and appeal to them. If they need to. Trump is so unpopular as long as the nominee doesn't blow it they will be favored.
What Joe was able to achieve last night was pretty impressive. Think about this - his infrastructure pales in comparison to that of Bloomberg and Bernie, and Joe spent pennies compared to the other 2. He is riding a wave of momentum thanks much in part to James Clyburn of South Carolina and the 3 moderates who dropped out of the race after smelling reality.
I don't think this has been mentioned, but in some states the turnout was off the charts compared to 4 years ago, and that tells you that people are engaged and want Trump gone. This is an extension of the 2018 midterms where the HOR flipped, and I suspect it will be repeated later this year with flipping of the WH and ending a really bad dream of four years of a reality TV presidency and daily chaos that he generates.
Biden/Warren is a good strategic ticket to try and retain the more liberal Bernie type supporters.
If what Andrew Yang says is true, some of his campaign staff is working for Bloomberg, Yang says the DNC election operation pales in comparison to what Bloomberg has assembled. Extensive analytics and technology. Does he keep that operation running for another candidate?
Policy aside, if Biden becomes President we will be fine in big picture. As I've alluded to, I am a little worried 2 years from now his mental fitness may not be up for it. But as I have mostly felt during these Trump years...the country and government is resilient enough to almost cruise on auotpilot most days (at least when the President isn't actively undermining it).
Bloomberg has a personal grudge v. Trump & vice versa. He's unlikely to deny the party any analytics/technology - the foundation of his business - to the candidate to defeat Trump.
Biden's health - particularly unsubstantiated suggestions of dementia or stroke after effects - is a negative, but Reagan had Alzheimer's, Edith Wilson essentially was the de facto president after her husband's debilitating stroke, & Ford was suspected of having a stroke near the end of his term. All finished their terms. Only FDR died while in office leaving the VP to take over.
Warren is a disastrous VP choice. Bernie almost has a cult following whereas Warren has no following. Biden's rise suggests voters' wish to "return to normal" or at least civility as well as getting back on track w/allies, supporting our own military & intel agencies, restoring faith in the DOJ, & returning to science as the guide for environmental policies.
Defeating a president who undermines the government is the goal. The country can't run on autopilot for 4 more years because Trump simple can't control his impulses. 8 years of his tantrums & egomania would be hard to undo.
Bloomberg has also smelled reality & dropped out - his $$$$ still make him a factor in the campaign tho as far as how best to oust Trump
it’ll be up for grabs between old warhorses Joe & Bernie at the DNC
[Edited on 3/4/2020 by Stephen]
On the lighter side- if Biden wins, the GOP won't have to worry (too much ) about him being reelected. This, presuming he makes it through the inauguration speech! But Joe's smart! When he was 7 years old, he could name all 4 U.S. presidents! 😉
Biden/Warren is a good strategic ticket to try and retain the more liberal Bernie type supporters. ...
How so? "Big Pharma Joe" is AGAINST legalization ... he is (like Bloomberg) essentially a Republican trying to pass himself off as a Democrat - cashing in on the "anybody but Trump" movement.
cashing in on the "anybody but Trump" movement.
Exactly and in reality makes Democrats no better than the President they despise.
Biden does not even know where he is half the time and the other 50% of the the time has no clue as to what he's just said.
Somebody here tell us what this gentleman stands for.
cashing in on the "anybody but Trump" movement.
Exactly and in reality makes Democrats no better than the President they despise.
How so?
cashing in on the "anybody but Trump" movement.
Exactly and in reality makes Democrats no better than the President they despise.
How so?
I stated above that I believe if you're going to support Candidate A, only because you despise the President and believe he is your best chance to put a Democrat in the WH, then have the courage to tell me why. What does Biden espouse that you believe in? If you can not, or will not, then, in my opinion you are no better that the people with which you so vehemently disagree. Either you (not personally) are a hypocrite or you truly believe Biden will make a wonderful leader. If that's the case...
...Why will Joe Biden make a good President?
Eat shit big puss. You still have no reasoning other than 'hilary bad trump good immigrants scary'
So once again you have proven yourself to be the biggest hypocrite here. How's Putin's dick taste?
Eat shit big puss. You still have no reasoning other than 'hilary bad trump good immigrants scary'
So once again you have proven yourself to be the biggest hypocrite here. How's Putin's dick taste?
Do you have any other "skills" other than the "ability" to not control your emotions?
Pathetic
Why will Joe Biden make a good President?
Here's a good start Vince.
Biden's rise suggests voters' wish to "return to normal" or at least civility as well as getting back on track w/allies, supporting our own military & intel agencies, restoring faith in the DOJ, & returning to science as the guide for environmental policies.
These are important to a lot of people and Biden checks a lot of those boxes.
Why will Joe Biden make a good President?
Here's a good start Vince.
Biden's rise suggests voters' wish to "return to normal" or at least civility as well as getting back on track w/allies, supporting our own military & intel agencies, restoring faith in the DOJ, & returning to science as the guide for environmental policies.
These are important to a lot of people and Biden checks a lot of those boxes.
For just about every president to date, that's a pretty standard list of stuff. None of that ever seemed to be at question before the current administration.
I'm certainly no Trump fan. "Anything but Trump" ... I get that - but I'd like to be a little more specific. 😉
Why will Joe Biden make a good President?
Here's a good start Vince.
Biden's rise suggests voters' wish to "return to normal" or at least civility as well as getting back on track w/allies, supporting our own military & intel agencies, restoring faith in the DOJ, & returning to science as the guide for environmental policies.
These are important to a lot of people and Biden checks a lot of those boxes.
Fair enough and thanks for the response. I do realize that you don't speak for all Democrats or voters in general and certainly understand how people can feel as though the president is "not their cup of tea"...
Me?.. I see JB as yet another old politician who feels this job is something he has earned and is less about an "improvement" in whatever may ail this country.
Thanks though Brendan.
cashing in on the "anybody but Trump" movement.
Exactly and in reality makes Democrats no better than the President they despise.
How so?
I stated above that I believe if you're going to support Candidate A, only because you despise the President and believe he is your best chance to put a Democrat in the WH, then have the courage to tell me why. What does Biden espouse that you believe in? If you can not, or will not, then, in my opinion you are no better that the people with which you so vehemently disagree. Either you (not personally) are a hypocrite or you truly believe Biden will make a wonderful leader. If that's the case...
...Why will Joe Biden make a good President?
The irony of this is hilarious, considering you have stated over and over that the best thing about Trump in the White House is that it means Hillary isn't in the White House.
But I'll play. Yes, I think Biden will make a good president. He is a moderate like myself, and is the best available choice. Certainly not a perfect choice, as few ever are, but he has experience and will bring sanity back to the executive branch.
Eat shit big puss. You still have no reasoning other than 'hilary bad trump good immigrants scary'
So once again you have proven yourself to be the biggest hypocrite here. How's Putin's dick taste?
Tell us how you really feel 😛
If we were playing charades, my guess would be you were acting like Trump.
I personally do not care about marijuana legalization and did not know or care Biden's opinion on it. The people who do care about that will have to decide how important that is for them. I can say one thing for sure, Joe Biden is not a Republican. He can be labeled an establishment corporate Democrat, of which there are many, but a Republican he is not.
As for the question would Joe Biden make a good President?
I personally feel he will hold the office well and has a lifetime of qualifications and knowledge. It's fine if one doesn't value the kind of experience and knowledge and are looking for something else in their candidate; if that is the case, then I doubt somebody of that view is going to see him as a good President. Biden knows Washington, he knows the world and how it works. I had more hesitation and questions about Obama than I will for Biden. Some fear this country, and to an extent the world, could run off the rails at any moment with Trump as President. That fear is lifted if somebody like Joe Biden takes over. So for those people, bringing stability and normalcy to the office and US policy again will go towards answering the good President question.
It's a little bit of an exaggeration on Biden's confusion, but there is certainly some truth in that and I don't know how to completely assess how or if that is going to be an issue. People will have to weigh the potential risk of that with the potential risk(s) of Trump.
If you look at some of the exit polls for last night's primaries you saw that health care, climate change and racial equality were 3 reoccurring themes. These are not priorities for me, but I can appreciate other people's concerns even if I do not share them. Republicans have offered little to nothing there, so for those voters the choice is clear and what happens on those issues will go towards answering the good President question.
Everyone looks at things in a range from very different to slightly different, sometimes with overlap and sometimes without.
Just as you, BigV, I believe looks at the answer on the question on if a President is good or not with things like cheap energy and enforcement of immigration law...there are others who value action on climate change in lieu of cheap energy and de-emphasizing enforcement on immigration law to one of more inclusiveness and forgiveness. So with such differing opinions, some people just will never agree if a President is good or not based on how they address those two issues among many many others.
It is always going to be impossible for all of us to ever think a President was good or will be good, because all of us want different things or want to see certain things addressed more or less than others and we are going to value the work and actions of a President differently.
I've gotten to the point of believing that what I want, some 50-50 mix of both sides, is gone and would rather not vote for any major party candidate for President. I voted for Trump because I hoped he wasn't a major party candidate and hoped he would act that way. Instead we got the most partisan and divisive President ever. So I won't be supporting Trump this year. And I won't be voting for Biden or Bernie either this year. I will vote, but I've abandoned being forced to choose what the Republicans and Democrats offer up. If we get Trump for 4 more years, I will be ok with some things and not ok with others. If we get Biden, I will be ok with some things and not ok with others. Some people will think the 45th President was good, some will think the 46th President was good. I'll just think that is an impossible question to answer.
I can say one thing for sure, Joe Biden is not a Republican. He can be labeled an establishment corporate Democrat, of which there are many, but a Republican he is not.
Absolutely. He is not someone who has switched parties depending upon what is most advantageous at the time as candidates from both parties, including POTUS, have done. He's never been an Independent looking for a vacancy in the GOP or dem slate.
He is a solid conservative dem who has international & national experience - 8 years as VP; Chair, Senate Foreign Relations; & Chair, Senate Judiciary. To those looking for someone to undo damage Trump has done & restore faith in US institutions, Biden is well qualified.
Joe Biden is a great guy. He is old, forgetfull, and not ready to be president, but he's not Trump, so many will overlook all of this. Joe BIdens VP pick of Crooked Hillary (you heard it hear first) will try to reach back for the democratic moderates. Picking Hillary is brilliant, because it will signal a willingness to return to the Obama years. Joe will retire for health reasons soon after his innauguration. The rest they say, is history.
Any number of configurations for the ticket among the current/former candidates is possible, including Joe/Bernie itself (or vice versa) - hadn’t heard the rumor of Biden/Hillary - will be fun to see how it all shakes down/plays out on the campaign trail/at DNC
[Edited on 3/5/2020 by Stephen]
Any number of configurations for the ticket among the current/former candidates is possible, including Joe/Bernie itself (or vice versa) - hadn’t heard the rumor of Biden/Hillary
Speculation re the VP nominee is just that - speculation - usually confined to candidates who dropped out of the race who are never chosen. Most nominees for both parties are usually governors or former governors often picked from obscurity.
The troll obsession w/HRC who has zero interest in the race & has said she doesn't plan to endorse anyone is just stale & unimaginative pathology.
