Politics in the MA's

[zack1234]

Its a disgrace the US says its a democracy but why am I not allowed to vote for the next President

[captain1ma]

most people do not understand the complexity or depth in which the levels of government work or interact with each other, including the difference of federal, state, and local governing "rights".  On the same token most people do not really understand party platforms and the basis in which those platforms are built on.  Further more, most people are not educated enough in what goes on behind closed doors in a state legislature or even the US Congress to understand what they are voting for.  The sad thing is most people reply on the mainstream media for their "facts" and we all have seen how twisted, wrong, and corrupt they can be (ABC News edited the 911 tape of the Trayvon Martin's shooting completely out of text to show guilt of George Zimmerman, etc, etc).
  

so we're too stupid or dumb to rationally discuss politics? thank you for pointing that out to us common folk. I'm glad we have smaht peoples like you looking out for us poor, under or uneducated folk!


oh yeah.........IN!

[SmokinLoon]

Its a disgrace the US says its a democracy but why am I not allowed to vote for the next President

The US is a Constitutional Republic.  It is a form of democracy, but not an absolute representation like in parliamentary governments.  Surely you knew that.   

[caldera]

What we really need is a benevolent dictator.  Emperor Skuzzy! 

Or we could just exhume Millard Fillmore for his long overdue second term. 

[SmokinLoon]

so we're too stupid or dumb to rationally discuss politics? thank you for pointing that out to us common folk. I'm glad we have smaht peoples like you looking out for us poor, under or uneducated folk!


oh yeah.........IN!

Oh no, not at all.  I'm not calling anyone "stupid" or unable to discuss rationally the issues of politics.  Quite the contrary.  Most people once engaged and at least hear why a stance is the way it is by a political party they at least think "what and why?".  My point was that there are a great many people who do not know what they are voting for only that "their parents voted that way so they are too", or find some other stigmatic label and apply it to a specific party when in fact it certainly is not true in the least bit.  When I have conversations and discussions with people from both sides of the spectrum I do a very good job at being the devil's advocate. I get accused of being a sympathizer for the "other" side but in fact I'm very much a Constitutionalist/Centrist.  The most entertaining thing is to point out the hypocrisy in political platforms and then let people try and explain their way around it.    

Oh... and what do you mean "IN"?  I'm not seeing any violations, I have yet to see an endorsement or actual political discussion/debate.  This is about the topic of, not the issues within.              

[RTR]

Also, no matter how much a person learns there is one thing that can not be taught.  Anyone guess what it is???

In the 31 years that Mrs RTR and I have been married she has never been able to learn to close the kitchen cupboards. I have lumps and scars on my head that were not there 31 years ago.

So I say that closing cupboard doors can not be taught, or learned.

RTR

[Gman]

Oh... and what do you mean "IN"?  I'm not seeing any violations, I have yet to see an endorsement or actual political discussion/debate.  This is about the topic of, not the issues within.

You can never be certain of this.  I posted a thread about the F35, and how NATO countries like mine were going about acquiring it.  Nothing political at all, other than the mention of the word "NATO" in a few spots.  The post got locked for a #14.    "It was not the topic, it was the reference to political bodies, such as NATO and political leaders that got it killed", exact quote.  So if THAT can draw the wrath of a #14, how can a thread like this NOT?  

[bustr]

A Honey Pot to collect the politcaly inclined and their greifers in which to allow reasonable steam to blow off while management keeps an eye on things during a very emotional and historic day in the life of the U.S.A.

Might as well let you get it out of your systems and not have to go hunting for one target at a time with the MOD Hammer or Ban Stick. This makes a perfictly good dear stand.

[Rob52240]

Voted.

[zack1234]

The US is a Constitutional Republic.  It is a form of democracy, but not an absolute representation like in parliamentary governments.  Surely you knew that.   

I rang up the White-house and told them I owned a Ford car,ate McDonalds and paid a subscription to AH which thus contributes the the well being of the US

They told me I had to be a American to vote, its a disgrace

[SmokinLoon]

Voted.

Me too.  We could vote on POTUS, then our lone representative to Washington, then on to SD Legislature seats (1 sen and 2 reps per district), Public Utilities Commissioner, retain a district judge (or not), then a yes/no vote on 4 SD Constitutional Amendments.  Quick and easy and pain free, I was in and out in about 3 minutes.

[68EZPkns]

Vote to legalize weed!And free zinc for all.

[zack1234]

Is Zinc good for rashes?

[PorkyPig]

Oh no, not at all.  I'm not calling anyone "stupid" or unable to discuss rationally the issues of politics.  Quite the contrary.  Most people once engaged and at least hear why a stance is the way it is by a political party they at least think "what and why?".  My point was that there are a great many people who do not know what they are voting for only that "their parents voted that way so they are too", or find some other stigmatic label and apply it to a specific party when in fact it certainly is not true in the least bit.  When I have conversations and discussions with people from both sides of the spectrum I do a very good job at being the devil's advocate. I get accused of being a sympathizer for the "other" side but in fact I'm very much a Constitutionalist/Centrist.  The most entertaining thing is to point out the hypocrisy in political platforms and then let people try and explain their way around it.    

Oh... and what do you mean "IN"?  I'm not seeing any violations, I have yet to see an endorsement or actual political discussion/debate.  This is about the topic of, not the issues within.              

P-P-P-Porky for P-P-P-President! of Aces High!
I am PorkyPig and I approve this message

 

[Paladin3]

Sorry I find it ironic that we have to endure endless hours of mindless blather and BS from the likes of WHO...MaNAwar and BONG yet one mention of a current event political candidate and BOOM the Ban stick........................ ....just sayin

This!