Politics on the Hog
Sep 15, 2016 10:51:05 #
I am amused at everybody stating why people shouldn't vote for either Forrest Trump or the Hildabeast. Here is a challenge to both sides, tell me why I should vote for the candidate of your liking. Don't tell me because they aren't their opponent or because of the possibility of whom they would choose for the Supreme Court. Tell me what policies or beliefs they endorse that makes you think they are the best choice for POTUS.
Sep 15, 2016 11:09:55 #
Sep 15, 2016 11:21:48 #
Visit all candidates official web sites. Look up their position papers on the issues they choose to address. Is their list of issues complete in your view. Examine the position papers that address your concerns, interest, and knowledge of. Are they comprehensive enough or thin in your view. Use what you learn to decide your vote. Does this take more time you wish to spend on becoming informed. Then look up the interest groups that suit your fancy - have they distilled executive summaries of the candidates position papers.
Or read the invective on The Attic or Facebook or Twitter or other places.
At the end grade yourself on the 'ill' to 'fully' informed scale. That is what you will take into the voting booth.
Cheers.
Or read the invective on The Attic or Facebook or Twitter or other places.
At the end grade yourself on the 'ill' to 'fully' informed scale. That is what you will take into the voting booth.
Cheers.
Sep 15, 2016 11:25:15 #
John_F wrote:
Visit all candidates official web sites. Look up t... (show quote)
John I have read both candidates websites already. I am interested in hearing what it is about attic members candidate of choice that appeal to them or are folks just voting against the other person.
Sep 15, 2016 11:40:04 #
Why I like Trump, just to list a few:
1. He supports our troops and wants to let them seek any medical facility if the VA is not responsive.
2. He will close the borders and insure that all immigrants that enter are vetted.
3. He will destroy ISIS.
4. He will bring jobs back to the USA.
5. He exposes the biased liberal media.
1. He supports our troops and wants to let them seek any medical facility if the VA is not responsive.
2. He will close the borders and insure that all immigrants that enter are vetted.
3. He will destroy ISIS.
4. He will bring jobs back to the USA.
5. He exposes the biased liberal media.
Sep 15, 2016 11:45:36 #
We have come to the point this election where we must choose the lesser of two evils. Better the evil you know rather than one you don't know. Narcissists have little interest in any endeavor that does not directly benefit them. Trump is the medical definition of a narcissist. My father was one. Having one in the White House has the potential of causing great harm because a narcissist makes just about every decision based solely on what's best for him/her personally. A narcissist has little to no empathy for others. All decisions are made from a "what's in it for me" mentality. So I will vote for Clinton, realizing that she is far from being the kind of leader we need in these times. But she is far less scary than Trump. I don't want anyone running the country who has such a cavalier attitude toward using weapons of mass destruction and one who has no inkling of how 'the other half' lives. Or should I say, the other two thirds.
Sep 15, 2016 12:19:59 #
Gary Johnson, because he is anybody but Trump or Hillary!
Yeah, I know, that violates the rules of this thread.
There aren't a lot of reasons to vote for him yet...too unknown.
Reason #1 - he does not campaign on insults towards the other candidates...how refreshing.
Reason #2 - both he and his veep are Republican governors, each at least once RE-elected in majority democrat states...maybe they can work with both sides and unjam some of the gridlock.
I'm not on board to vote for him yet, I just hope he makes the debate stage so we can see more of what he is. From what I've seen, he is at least semi-rational, which is unique in this election.
Yeah, I know, that violates the rules of this thread.
There aren't a lot of reasons to vote for him yet...too unknown.
Reason #1 - he does not campaign on insults towards the other candidates...how refreshing.
Reason #2 - both he and his veep are Republican governors, each at least once RE-elected in majority democrat states...maybe they can work with both sides and unjam some of the gridlock.
I'm not on board to vote for him yet, I just hope he makes the debate stage so we can see more of what he is. From what I've seen, he is at least semi-rational, which is unique in this election.
Sep 15, 2016 12:23:26 #
Not so fast! Did he make his income tax returns and copies of his physical available? Has he ever told a lie? Is he into wall construction? 
Sep 15, 2016 12:24:52 #
DaveO wrote:
Not so fast! Did he make his income tax returns and copies of his physical available? Has he ever told a lie? Is he into wall construction?
Wall construction, likely not so much...seems more into bridges...bringing folks together.
Sep 16, 2016 05:53:06 #
richosob
Loc: Lambertville, MI
travelwp wrote:
Why I like Trump, just to list a few:
1. He supports our troops and wants to let them seek any medical facility if the VA is not responsive.
2. He will close the borders and insure that all immigrants that enter are vetted.
3. He will destroy ISIS.
4. He will bring jobs back to the USA.
5. He exposes the biased liberal media.
1. He supports our troops and wants to let them seek any medical facility if the VA is not responsive.
2. He will close the borders and insure that all immigrants that enter are vetted.
3. He will destroy ISIS.
4. He will bring jobs back to the USA.
5. He exposes the biased liberal media.
I pretty much agree with you, most politicians don't like him because their afraid he'll throw them off the gravy train they've been riding for decades, like taking the family down to the Caribbean for a month to study global warming on the taxpayers dime.
Rich
Sep 16, 2016 06:00:52 #
Love that Kool-Aid,huh guys? Have you heard the rumors about how he talks to women and minorities? Have you checked his so called financial plan? Get real. She is no good,but this clown is no good and dangerous.
Sep 16, 2016 06:02:36 #
Croce
Loc: Earth
mwalsh wrote:
Gary Johnson, because he is anybody but Trump or H... (show quote)
#3 You forgot #3
Because I'm an idiot and want to throw my vote away because he doesn't stand a prayer in hell of getting elected.
Sep 16, 2016 06:18:03 #
Hillary because she will continue to:
Continue to work towards reducing the budget deficit.
Pick progressive SCOTUS judges.
Continue to protect the environment.
Stay strong on defence.
Be able to effectively work with foreign leaders.
Push for Single Payer healthcare.
Continue to work towards reducing the budget deficit.
Pick progressive SCOTUS judges.
Continue to protect the environment.
Stay strong on defence.
Be able to effectively work with foreign leaders.
Push for Single Payer healthcare.
Sep 16, 2016 06:57:27 #
mwalsh wrote:
Wall construction, likely not so much...seems more into bridges...bringing folks together.
And you think this because....? Not that I like the alternative.
Sep 16, 2016 07:00:33 #
sb wrote:
And you think this because....? Not that I like the alternative.
Part of a funny in reference to my post.
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