Esau of Isaac Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Wow, what? That's seriously strange. Why would they think Obama is a Muslim and why would they think he's not born in the US? Dont they like...you know, listen to his speeches about god, religion and all? If I had to give a reason, I would say it is because politics in the United States --and perhaps the rest of the world-- has become something of a sport. Much like casual fans in football who cheer for home team but know nothing of the intricacies of the teams or the players, most Americans fall on one side of the line that divides Democrats and Republicans. And while they'll hold a view on hot-button topics on either side, they will often pay no attention to the candidates beyond the blurbs they see on popular news networks or hear about through word of mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Alear Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I think the root of people thinking Obama is a Muslim is founded in the couple of years he spent in indonesia. It's not a very compelling argument but it's probably the best there is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crysta Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) They think Obama is a muslim because his complexion is darker and his name isn't 'Murican. John McCain was born in bloody PANAMA and actually had sort of an issue about his citizenship during the election but no one really paid attention lol. Edited September 5, 2015 by Crysta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.M. Gei Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 y'all haven't lived until you've heard someone say "barry SOETORO" irl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMikey Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Rick Perry is the first Republican to leave the race. I'm stunned that Jim Gilmore held on longer than anyone, but oh well. In related news, the next GOP debate will take place Wednesday night for anyone interested in that. I think they've recognized the potential for money-making these debates have due to Trump; CNN is running commercials to promote it and charging some ridiculous amount for advertisers during the debate's runtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiant head Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 lol CNN is officially has less integrity than Fox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cynthia- Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 They did seem to structure the debate in a way to make candidates argue with each other over non-policy issues. Some policy did end up in there eventually though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiant head Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) So, US politics has reached the point where a comedian does better journalism than anyone on CNN. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKxXtOyMmYc On a side note, Trump is going to be on the show tonight. It's going to be amazing. Edited September 22, 2015 by Radiant head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 jeb was on, then sanders, then cruz, now trump also i guess you can say that cruz was crucified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMikey Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I kind of hope Colbert turns his show back into the Colbert Report for one night only just for Trump. As is probably common knowledge by now, Scott Walker dropped out today after a new poll showed him below 1%. His whole story is kind of weird because just a couple months ago he was, what, first or second in the national polls? Certainly shows how quickly times change when it comes to these things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cynthia- Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I heard a lot of the issue was that his campaign was set up for a frontrunner and was too big to manage. Once Walker started debating and saying contradictory things about birthright citizenship and considering a border wall with Canada and such, he definitely was not a frontrunner anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiant head Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Well that was disappointing. Trump knows how to adapt his persona to the audience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.M. Gei Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 (edited) So, US politics has reached the point where a comedian does better journalism than anyone on CNN. this has been the case for one long-ass time by now I heard a lot of the issue was that his campaign was set up for a frontrunner and was too big to manage. Once Walker started debating and saying contradictory things about birthright citizenship and considering a border wall with Canada and such, he definitely was not a frontrunner anymore. also, from what i heard, he's used to campaigning in an extremely white state and particularly relying on the strength of suburban milwaukee—one of the most whitebread, wealthiest, segregated, and heavily-republican suburban areas in the country—and its influential local AM radio hosts, and never really considered how to campaign outside of this environment anyway, looks like walker is set to return to Madison with a wad of Delta Sky Miles to haunt the capitol tunnels, a wraith occasionally seizing hapless passersby at underground crossroads and demanding they tell him if they’ve seen Ronald Reagan, what causes male-pattern baldness and how big Canada is. don't have the tweet on hand, but it was a slam dunk: "first two out? walker, texas ranger" Edited September 23, 2015 by I.M. Gei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMikey Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 That was the most soft-spoken interview I've ever seen Trump give on Colbert last night. Still, Colbert did a good job with what he had, though I thought it was a little strange how he genuinely seemed to be buddying up to Trump at some points. The Trump or Colbert game made up for everything, though. I think Scott Walker can pretty confidently be deemed Tim Pawlenty 2.0 at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cynthia- Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 a political neophyte surgeon who speaks with the dizzy wonderment of someone trying to describe their dream from last night while taking mushrooms for the first time. is pretty much my favorite Ben Carson description of all time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiant head Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 No. Trump gets all the negative hype because he acts like Trump. When you run as a Republican espousing Republican ideals and Fox News can't stand you, there is a problem. Fox can't stand him because he funds himself and does whatever he wants instead of falling in line with the Koch Brothers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crysta Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Fox can't stand him because he funds himself and does whatever he wants instead of falling in line with the Koch Brothers. This... is probably true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoesMad Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 S/o to everyone in this thread for helping me understand politics somewhat and giving me something to talk about at colleges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 It's one slightly biased view. I suggest looking online for. . .everything - the conservative, the liberal, the moderate, and the extreme. Learn where the popular candidates stand on what issues. For example, I'd sooner vote third party than Bush/Clinton - I don't want them to get their hands on the NSA, ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.M. Gei Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 of course, it's necessary to view whatever you read with the utmost scrutiny: is this based in reality? does this have a good handle on facts, recorded history, statistics, etc.? not everything you read will be, and many things you read will be disingenuous, misleading, or flat out wrong; not all opinions and perspectives are created equal, and it's necessary to be vigilant here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Especially on the stuff you agree with. Confirmation bias is a pain. In other words, find stuff you disagree with, and ask yourself whether or not maybe, just maybe, they're right. Seek out stuff you agree with and ask yourself if maybe, just maybe, they're wrong. It's like playing mafia, but there's no host to flip a role PM. Sooo. . .you'll see that I expressed dislike about Bush earlier in the topic. It wasn't because I don't care for him as a person/because he's a Republican/his family. It's based on the fact that his stance on cryptography is "but it helps the bad guys too!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 i want to say this is unrelated to the run, but perhaps this will have an impression in the future http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/25/politics/john-boehner-resigning-as-speaker/ thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.M. Gei Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 looks like boehner went limp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiant head Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I feel like Boehner was sort of the guy keeping the GOP lunatics from taking over the asylum. Now a government shutdown is probably guaranteed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMikey Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 There's a part of me that's always felt kind of bad for Boehner. Right-wing congressmen have pretty much been slamming everything about him from day one just for so much as attempting compromise with the Democrats. He's probably relieved to leave and get out of Ted Cruz's crosshairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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