U.S. Debt discussion

[Rathji]

Originally Posted by DuffMan

Not all stupid people are Republicans, but all Republicans are stupid.

You know, statements like this really don't make you look like Einstein either.

I suspect the majority of the Republican party is moderate, but they are not the vocal part right now. Eventually, that will come back and bite them in the butt in a way that will make them actually address the nut job factor, but as long as they think this is their path back into power, they will be hard to convince otherwise.

You need to remember than 2010 was not that long ago, where Tea Party candidates won in pretty convincing numbers in many areas. It will take a while for the moderate right-wing voter to realize that it won't be getting better than that for a long time.

[PIMking]

Originally Posted by DuffMan

Not all stupid people are Republicans, but all Republicans are stupid.

Not all people in Canada wear flannel, but all flannel wearing people are Canadian....

See how stupid that sounds?

not all republicans are dumb, just the ######s in Washington, along with the democrat counterparts.

Both asshats in each party are doing this crap to spite the others and put the "republicans did this" "democrats did that" I hate our politicians

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by PIMking

Not all people in Canada wear flannel, but all flannel wearing people are Canadian....

See how stupid that sounds?

not all republicans are dumb, just the ######s in Washington, along with the democrat counterparts.

Both asshats in each party are doing this crap to spite the others and put the "republicans did this" "democrats did that" I hate our politicians

But you have to admit that Republicans as a whole are pretty out of touch with reality in America, no?

[PIMking]

Originally Posted by flameswin

But you have to admit that Republicans as a whole are pretty out of touch with reality in America, no?

Yes, as all of those fat cats in Washington have. they live in a special little world up there.
I'm pretty conservative, but I have some liberal ideals too. I've been arguing with some people on GatorCountry about Cruz, they (republicans/tea party) love the guy and keep saying "cruz for pres". these are the same people that were screaming "obama was born in Kenya" but neglect to acknowledge that Cruz was born in Canada.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by PIMking

Yes, as all of those fat cats in Washington have. they live in a special little world up there.

As a whole, meaning people who support and vote republican.

[PIMking]

Originally Posted by flameswin

As a whole, meaning people who support and vote republican.

dude c'mon, 90% of the people in Washington are so far out of touch with what happens in the real world it's not even funny.

[DuffMan]

Originally Posted by Rathji

You know, statements like this really don't make you look like Einstein either.

I suspect the majority of the Republican party is moderate, but they are not the vocal part right now. Eventually, that will come back and bite them in the butt in a way that will make them actually address the nut job factor, but as long as they think this is their path back into power, they will be hard to convince otherwise.

You need to remember than 2010 was not that long ago, where Tea Party candidates won in pretty convincing numbers in many areas. It will take a while for the moderate right-wing voter to realize that it won't be getting better than that for a long time.

So, all the normal Republicans, are the quiet ones, so quiet, you actually never even knew they existed, weird. The only Repub, I have any kind of respect for is Chris Christie. He seems like he genuinely cares about his constituents and is not in politics to push his personal agendas. Otherwise, just look at the GOP leader finalists, they're all beyond nuts.

This is how I picture the GOP in my mind




actually, I have bit of respect for McCain, it's to bad he picked a dumbass for a running mate.

[transplant99]

Then you are nothing more than narrow-minded and guilty of stereotyping.

Something so many of the "enlightened" regularly say about the right.

Ironic.

[PIMking]

Bachman scares me to death

[DuffMan]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Then you are nothing more than narrow-minded and guilty of stereotyping.

Something so many of the "enlightened" regularly say about the right.

Ironic.

Narrow minded? Well, prove me wrong.

I watched the GOP leadership debates, open minded, until it was obvious, Republicans of the highest regard were bat #### nuts.
I lol'd when Akin said legitimate rape will not cause pregnancy.
I lol when I hear Republicans talk about climate change.
I lol when I hear Republicans refute science for God.
I get angry when I hear Republicans saying shooting AK47's are fun and everyone should have one.
and it goes on and on and on and on.

I'm not narrow minded, I'm perceptive.

[PIMking]

Originally Posted by DuffMan

Narrow minded? Well, prove me wrong.

I get angry when I hear Republicans saying shooting AK47's are fun and everyone should have one.

while I agree with most of your post except this,

AK's are fun to shoot!

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by DuffMan

Narrow minded? Well, prove me wrong.

I watched the GOP leadership debates, open minded, until it was obvious, Republicans of the highest regard were bat #### nuts.
I lol'd when Akin said legitimate rape will not cause pregnancy.
I lol when I hear Republicans talk about climate change.
I lol when I hear Republicans refute science for God.
I get angry when I hear Republicans saying shooting AK47's are fun and everyone should have one.
and it goes on and on and on and on.

I'm not narrow minded, I'm perceptive.

Prove you wrong?

I REALLY need to prove this statement...wrong?

Not all stupid people are Republicans, but all Republicans are stupid.

I lived in the US for 11+ years...i know many a Republican and i can assure you plenty of them were a whole lot brighter than average.

I think you have no clue of which you speak...none. You paint over 100 million individual thinking people "stupid" because you dont agree with some of the politics that the party that closer than any other represents them, has some outrageous and crazy individuals spouting off and getting media attention for it.

You can call yourself perceptive all you like...I will say what it is.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by PIMking

while I agree with most of your post except this,

AK's are fun to shoot!

Agreed...they are.

Doesnt mean i ever think they should be available to the masses nor do i wish to ever have one in my possesion....but they are a blast to shoot.

[PIMking]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Agreed...they are.

Doesnt mean i ever think they should be available to the masses nor do i wish to ever have one in my possesion....but they are a blast to shoot.

not everyone should have one, I personally don't like the weapon and prefer the AR platform.

[chemgear]

Midnight! Shut 'er down!

[FlamesAddiction]

It sounds like there is a fair amount of infighting within the Republican Party right now over these tactics.

Most people don't pay attention to these details and will just default blame to the person in power when the economy sinks further. The Republicans know this and don't have anything to lose.

[PIMking]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

It sounds like there is a fair amount of infighting within the Republican Party right now over these tactics.

Most people don't pay attention to these details and will just default blame to the person in power when the economy sinks further. The Republicans know this and don't have anything to lose.

The republican civil war is going on as we speak it's quite comical

[FlameOn]

Originally Posted by Rathji

I suspect the majority of the Republican party is moderate, but they are not the vocal part right now. Eventually, that will come back and bite them in the butt in a way that will make them actually address the nut job factor, but as long as they think this is their path back into power, they will be hard to convince otherwise.

You need to remember than 2010 was not that long ago, where Tea Party candidates won in pretty convincing numbers in many areas. It will take a while for the moderate right-wing voter to realize that it won't be getting better than that for a long time.

Money in politics will prevent that from happening. As long as unlimited special interest money flows through political party koffers via SuperPACs (as a result of citizens united), we will never see a moderation of the GOP.

[Rathji]

Money won't keep flowing unless they keep winning (at least the mid-term elections).

If 2014 doesn't go the way of 2010, I think there will be a big shift in the direction the money is willing to go. If it does, and they gain ground, then you are right, it will likely never change.

[zztim81]

so... No work for Government workers tomorrow?