2020 Politics Thread - Enter At Your Own Risk - RULES IN OP

[trixstar]

Crazy how bad COVID is ripping through young people in Brazil

"In Brazil, 15% of covid deaths have been people under 50 -a rate more than 10x greater than in Italy or Spain. In Mexico, nearly 25% of the dead have been between 25 & 49. "

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world...641_story.html

[mattglet]

Originally Posted by mike1498

In my opinion more of the right would’ve voted for Bloomberg than Biden

I'm not a fan of Bloomberg because I think he'd be more of the same "let's try to make myself some money" qualities that Trump has, but you're 100% right about him actually being able to get the moderate vote (unlike Biden).

[Soxfanguy]

nEW nOrMaL




Pennsylvania is dumb

[discostu]

Originally Posted by mattglet

I'm not a fan of Bloomberg because I think he'd be more of the same "let's try to make myself some money" qualities that Trump has, but you're 100% right about him actually being able to get the moderate vote (unlike Biden).

Bloomberg has given away more than Trump has ever been worth.

Bloomberg is truly self-made.

These are not the same people.

[mike1498]

Originally Posted by mattglet

I'm not a fan of Bloomberg because I think he'd be more of the same "let's try to make myself some money" qualities that Trump has, but you're 100% right about him actually being able to get the moderate vote (unlike Biden).

Yes because the amount he donates definitely shows that presidency was about making money. I’m not saying there aren’t any correlation between the two but IMO to compare Bloomberg’s process to what Trumps process was about becoming president is not a fair comparison. Trump has an ego where Bloomberg does not IMO. I’ve heard some of the comments in the past he has made but if I’m talking about current day I feel he’s a lot more humble.

[mike1498]

Originally Posted by discostu

Bloomberg has given away more than Trump has ever been worth.

Bloomberg is truly self-made.

These are not the same people.

This is why Bloomberg was never going to win the lefts vote. It’s a shame too because I felt he was a very moderate candidate. He has been on both sides of the aisle because isn’t in there to push an agenda like the other guys are. The left just assumes that because you have money means that everything you do is for self interest

[Soxfanguy]

Some good news: Cuomo banned protests, ACLU sued him, now gatherings under 10 people are allowed. 10 people rule is bad, but still, it is a win for free speech

[jdandns]

Originally Posted by Soxfanguy

nEW nOrMaL

Pennsylvania is dumb

Don't think of it as over reacting to Covid-19.
Think of it as under reacting to Covid-20.

[BGT Masters]

Originally Posted by IronMonkey415

We are not going anywhere with these candidate. They say they will help up and take us to the top, they never do it because it comes crumbling down all over again.

It's like Platypus and his story/myth. He pushes the rock up the hill, before he reaches the top the rock roll down the hill and he has to start over again. This scenario plays over and over forever.

If you ever end up getting banned I am actually going to miss your posts. I'm not sure if you do it ironically or not but they are amusing.

[discostu]

Originally Posted by mike1498

This is why Bloomberg was never going to win the lefts vote. It’s a shame too because I felt he was a very moderate candidate. He has been on both sides of the aisle because isn’t in there to push an agenda like the other guys are. The left just assumes that because you have money means that everything you do is for self interest

Bloomberg blew it. There's nothing else other than his embarrassingly poor debate performance to blame.

He simply choked. Simple answers to expected "gotcha" questions was all that was required of him in that first debate. He failed. Badly.

Nothing more.

[mike1498]

Originally Posted by discostu

Bloomberg blew it. There's nothing else other than his embarrassingly poor debate performance to blame.

He simply choked. Simple answers to expected "gotcha" questions was all that was required of him in that first debate. He failed. Badly.

Nothing more.

Don’t act like the moderators weren’t going after him. They didn’t like a rich man trying to win the Democratic Party and they just were pulling up his past rather than asking him about policies. As a republican I watched those debates once he was running because I like that he didn’t have a party and watching the debates was pointless. We had a woman who claimed she was a minority to win awards at Harvard telling Bloomberg about his flaws. Give me a break. He was a terrible debater but no one wanted him on that stage besides moderate republicans. I had to go on his webpage to understand his policies cause watching the debate was a bunch of clowns just pointing out each other’s flaws and how much of a monster trump is.

The dems already crossed him out before he ran. He just took the high ground and for that I respect him

[discostu]

Originally Posted by mike1498

Don’t act like the moderators weren’t going after him. They didn’t like a rich man trying to win the Democratic Party and they just were pulling up his past rather than asking him about policies. As a republican I watched those debates once he was running because I like that he didn’t have a party and watching the debates was pointless. We had a woman who claimed she was a minority to win awards at Harvard telling Bloomberg about his flaws. Give me a break. He was a terrible debater but no one wanted him on that stage besides moderate republicans. I had to go on his webpage to understand his policies cause watching the debate was a bunch of clowns just pointing out each other’s flaws and how much of a monster trump is.

The dems already crossed him out before he ran. He just took the high ground and for that I respect him

The DNC adjusted the rules allow him in.

He whiffed. Badly.

The DNC wanted anyone other than Sanders, so accommodating Bloombergade a lot of sense. Especially with his bankroll.

[mike1498]

Originally Posted by discostu

The DNC adjusted the rules allow him in.

He whiffed. Badly.

The DNC wanted anyone other than Sanders, so accommodating Bloombergade a lot of sense. Especially with his bankroll.

How was he supposed to win? Did you watch the debates? It was just Elizabeth Warren going off on him. It’s the reason Trump is able to attack anyone and the right won’t bat an eye. The left is just as vicious and just pretends it’s different because they do it. Bloomberg did not get a fair chance.

I also liked Buttigieg but again the left had problems that his donors were wealthy. The num nuts should’ve realized maybe there was a lot of wealthy people who supported a moderate candidate even though the current president has given them so many breaks.....

Bernie Sanders is different because people knew that not one person on the right would vote for Bernie simply because of his platform. The left was preventing themselves from being crucified during election time.

If you want to discuss poor performances let’s discuss Obama..... I mean Joe Biden I cant tell the difference. Although I appreciate his stance to be more moderate than some of his opponents the guy would’ve been the first one out the door if he wasn’t the VP to Obama

[Soxfanguy]

Originally Posted by jdandns

Don't think of it as over reacting to Covid-19.
Think of it as under reacting to Covid-20.

The economy can’t take much more

We can’t just keep printing money and have everyone stay home

[discostu]

Originally Posted by mike1498

How was he supposed to win? Did you watch the debates? It was just Elizabeth Warren going off on him. It’s the reason Trump is able to attack anyone and the right won’t bat an eye. The left is just as vicious and just pretends it’s different because they do it. Bloomberg did not get a fair chance.

I also liked Buttigieg but again the left had problems that his donors were wealthy. The num nuts should’ve realized maybe there was a lot of wealthy people who supported a moderate candidate even though the current president has given them so many breaks.....

Bernie Sanders is different because people knew that not one person on the right would vote for Bernie simply because of his platform. The left was preventing themselves from being crucified during election time.

Did you?

And if you were Bloomberg, was there anything that was said by Warren or the moderators that was unexpected?

And by "anything" I mean anything.

Simple answers to everything...he whiffed.

As soon as he appeared unprepared, everyone kept going. He kept stumbling.

[mike1498]

Originally Posted by discostu

Did you?

And if you were Bloomberg, was there anything that was said by Warren or the moderators that was unexpected?

And by "anything" I mean anything.

Simple answers to everything...he whiffed.

As soon as he appeared unprepared, everyone kept going. He kept stumbling.

Sorry I guess it would’ve been better for Bloomberg to turn around and say that pretending that I’m native american to win awards at Harvard is so much more ethical. The guy wasn’t there to play games like the rest of the clown cart was and that’s why I supported him

[Siberian13]

Originally Posted by trixstar

Crazy how bad COVID is ripping through young people in Brazil

"In Brazil, 15% of covid deaths have been people under 50 -a rate more than 10x greater than in Italy or Spain. In Mexico, nearly 25% of the dead have been between 25 & 49. "

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world...641_story.html

What % had health issues?

“Rates of diabetes, obesity and hypertension are surging. But treatment for many such illnesses is lacking.“

[preakness]

Originally Posted by Siberian13

What % had health issues?

“Rates of diabetes, obesity and hypertension are surging. But treatment for many such illnesses is lacking.“

I need my salon to open

I need to get a Brazilian done

[jdandns]

Originally Posted by Soxfanguy

The economy can’t take much more

We can’t just keep printing money and have everyone stay home

We just have to move to a Covid based economy, that is, each year to be comprised of quarterly portions of infection, lockdown, rebellion, and reinfection.
We might want to move Christmas to the third quarter, when there are more shoppers.

I'm still trying to figure out how Trump got his hands on one of those sports almanacs from the future.

[trixstar]

Originally Posted by Soxfanguy

We can’t just keep printing money

The Fed disagrees with you

[Soxfanguy]

Originally Posted by jdandns

We just have to move to a Covid based economy, that is, each year to be comprised of quarterly portions of infection, lockdown, rebellion, and reinfection.
We might want to move Christmas to the third quarter, when there are more shoppers.

I'm still trying to figure out how Trump got his hands on one of those sports almanacs from the future.

Honestly at this point I don’t know if you’re joking or not

That sounds like something people and politicians actually believe

[discostu]

Originally Posted by mike1498

Sorry I guess it would’ve been better for Bloomberg to turn around and say that pretending that I’m native american to win awards at Harvard is so much more ethical. The guy wasn’t there to play games like the rest of the clown cart was and that’s why I supported him

Again, his choking was his fault.

He could have calmly, easily addressed every "gotcha" moment because everything said was expected.

Not sure the confusion here.

There was no easier path missed than that first debate for him.

[jdandns]

Originally Posted by Soxfanguy

Honestly at this point I don’t know if you’re joking or not

That sounds like something people and politicians actually believe

I was joking. I want everything back to "normal" for everyone, for businesses of all kinds, and especially for the kids who missed all their senior year fun and graduation stuff, maybe they can still have some summer. The movies, baseball, concerts, I dream of their return.

These next few weeks will be big towards that, now that people are mixing it up some. People should still be careful, and stay away from those who are more at-risk.

I'm hoping for the best.

[RedSoxFan28]

Originally Posted by mike1498

How was he supposed to win? Did you watch the debates? It was just Elizabeth Warren going off on him. It’s the reason Trump is able to attack anyone and the right won’t bat an eye. The left is just as vicious and just pretends it’s different because they do it. Bloomberg did not get a fair chance.

I also liked Buttigieg but again the left had problems that his donors were wealthy. The num nuts should’ve realized maybe there was a lot of wealthy people who supported a moderate candidate even though the current president has given them so many breaks.....

Bernie Sanders is different because people knew that not one person on the right would vote for Bernie simply because of his platform. The left was preventing themselves from being crucified during election time.

If you want to discuss poor performances let’s discuss Obama..... I mean Joe Biden I cant tell the difference. Although I appreciate his stance to be more moderate than some of his opponents the guy would’ve been the first one out the door if he wasn’t the VP to Obama

[DegaBama]

Originally Posted by Soxfanguy

nEW nOrMaL




Pennsylvania is dumb

Um, what's after Green?

Just read that a vaccine is after green. So add Pennsylvania to the list of states who plan to never fully reopen again.