The New American Politics thread

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Soooo... this is a musical tribute to Hillary that has a backbeat of "Dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb"... Have these people never seen South Park?

[automaton 3]

This song is crap.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Yeah but to be fair it did have Kristen Chenoweth so all's forgiven.

[Schultzie]

This thread should be in the Food and Entertainment sub-forum.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Could watch Bill Clinton speak all night, truly one of the greats. Just so damn engaging, and that was pretty average for his standards. Yeah, he should be able to run again.

[Senator Clay Davis]

He had multiple breaks from the prompter as well, as he usually does. He's just the absolute most natural at the politician aspect of the job in modern times. And once again, like Michelle, not one utterance of Trump's name. I would think we'll see similar from Obama and maybe Hillary too, and I think it's a wise choice. Stings him to not have his name mentioned in a big prime time speech.

[wittynickname]

As an American woman, that we've finally got an actual female nominee for a major political party--it has hit me really, really hard. Growing up as a girl, you never really dreamed of being president. It just wasn't really a thought. Girls my age didn't really get that dream.

But girls now can look at this and realize they can do this, or anything else. It's a massive step for women, and while it's sad that it took us so long to get here--this whole moment is so huge, and I'm so glad to be alive to appreciate it.

[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by wittynickname

As an American woman, that we've finally got an actual female nominee for a major political party--it has hit me really, really hard. Growing up as a girl, you never really dreamed of being president. It just wasn't really a thought. Girls my age didn't really get that dream.

But girls now can look at this and realize they can do this, or anything else. It's a massive step for women, and while it's sad that it took us so long to get here--this whole moment is so huge, and I'm so glad to be alive to appreciate it.

Well, kind of. Her husband is a former president (and popular) and she had to get chewed up through the American political machine which seems incredibly broken. So yes I suppose man or woman a person could take a shot at being president, but I imagine these people are completely different after coming out the other side.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

Well, kind of. Her husband is a former president (and popular) and she had to get chewed up through the American political machine which seems incredibly broken. So yes I suppose man or woman a person could take a shot at being president, but I imagine these people are completely different after coming out the other side.

Christ.

[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Christ.

Excellent response, psycnet 2.0.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

Excellent response, psycnet 2.0.

You just pooped all over positive emotional post, a woman watching another women potentially hold the biggest job in her country.

And I'm the #######?

[nik-]

how do you sleep?

[calgarygeologist]

Bill is a great speaker. It is awesome to listen to him. He makes it easy to become engaged and just sit there to be inspired. Very few people have that skill. He is pretty much the polar opposite of Hillary who I think is a pretty terrible speaker. She just comes across as shrill and seems to be constantly yelling. Bill talks to you while Hillary talks at you.

[Izzle]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

Well, kind of. Her husband is a former president (and popular) and she had to get chewed up through the American political machine which seems incredibly broken. So yes I suppose man or woman a person could take a shot at being president, but I imagine these people are completely different after coming out the other side.

Lol... You sound bitter and tone deaf.

This moment is HUGE. First woman nominee and for my money the next president. I could never imagine a woman running for office... But watching the women shed tears and bring overcome with emotion makes me realize that i would only feel something like this if i had a daughter.

Bill Clinton nailed it. Humanized her in a way Ivanka can only dream of. I am alone in my thinking that bills speech was on par with Michelle Obamas.

RNC don't got ####.

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[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

You just pooped all over positive emotional post, a woman watching another women potentially hold the biggest job in her country.

And I'm the #######?

I didn't state you were an #######. I said you're like psycnet (aka you don't contribute anymore). She made a naive post and I didn't reveal a big secret to her?

I didn't think pointing out the obvious was being an #######. Here let me rephrase:

Good luck witty that sounds terrific!

[wittynickname]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

Well, kind of. Her husband is a former president (and popular) and she had to get chewed up through the American political machine which seems incredibly broken. So yes I suppose man or woman a person could take a shot at being president, but I imagine these people are completely different after coming out the other side.

And her candidacy, especially in this year, proves how hard it is for women to attain to something like possibly becoming President of the US.

She's running against a man whose candidacy is based on mocking people, poor business dealings, a reality TV show, and appearing to want to bang his own daughter.

Hillary had more political experience before her husband was elected President than Trump has now--and yet she's still treated like she doesn't deserve it by a huge segment of the population.

But no matter what, there are girls growing up in school now who can write "when I grow up" papers about being President--and they won't be treated as novelty or cutesy. Because women like Hillary keep fighting against an old boys club working so hard to keep them out.

And to me, for those wide-eyed girls with big dreams and high hopes--this is an amazing moment, a beautiful moment, and I am so happy to see those girls grow up and take it all over.

Edit: Also no, seriously, take this crap elsewhere. Women were not even allowed to vote until 100 years ago, and finally, finally we have a woman who actually has the chance to win the Presidency. Politics are ugly, everyone knows that, but this is an historic moment that has huge implications for every single woman in this country. If you can't grasp that, stop speaking.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

Bill is a great speaker. It is awesome to listen to him. He makes it easy to become engaged and just sit there to be inspired. Very few people have that skill. He is pretty much the polar opposite of Hillary who I think is a pretty terrible speaker. She just comes across as shrill and seems to be constantly yelling. Bill talks to you while Hillary talks at you.

Yeah, I don't understand how Hillary hasn't been better coached. She always seems to be talking like she doesn't have a microphone when she does. Like, listen to Michelle last night. That cadence and tone was fantastic technically.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

Bill is a great speaker. It is awesome to listen to him. He makes it easy to become engaged and just sit there to be inspired. Very few people have that skill. He is pretty much the polar opposite of Hillary who I think is a pretty terrible speaker. She just comes across as shrill and seems to be constantly yelling. Bill talks to you while Hillary talks at you.

I really hope Hillary can just speak normally on Thursday. I'm with you, when I hear her speak sometimes she yells like there's no microphone on.

If she's calm on Thursday and hits all the major talking points she wants to make it will be a home run.

edit: okay, apparently CHL and I think the same.

[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by wittynickname

And her candidacy, especially in these year, proves how hard it is for women to attain to something like possibly becoming President of the US.

She's running against a man whose candidacy is based on mocking people, poor business dealings, a reality TV show, and appearing to want to bang his own daughter.

Hillary had more political experience before her husband was elected President than Trump has now--and yet she's still treated like she doesn't deserve it by a huge segment of the population.

But no matter what, there are girls growing up in school now who can write "when I grow up" papers about being President--and they won't be treated as novelty or cutesy. Because women like Hillary keep fighting against an old boys club working so hard to keep them out.

And to me, for those wide-eyed girls with big dreams and high hopes--this is an amazing moment, a beautiful moment, and I am so happy to see those girls grow up and take it all over.

That's fine I would never dispute that it's bad little girls (or boys) dream big and make the most of their lives. I'm just saying president isn't really what it used to be and its less about the person and more about the machine.

I didn't say anything about Trump, the guy is hopeless and also a product of the same thing.

[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by wittynickname

Edit: Also no, seriously, take this crap elsewhere. Women were not even allowed to vote until 100 years ago, and finally, finally we have a woman who actually has the chance to win the Presidency. Politics are ugly, everyone knows that, but this is an historic moment that has huge implications for every single woman in this country. If you can't grasp that, stop speaking.

What? What are you even talking about? Take what crap elsewhere? I don't even disagree with you.

This is a message board, so, no.