I like Carson too. But actually, I like whoever can go to the general and beat Hillary. Any of them would be better than the **** show we have now.
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I thought Carson was ok but I still don't think he can win. He's a very smart guy but I don't think we need a president learning on the fly about so many aspects of the job. I do agree that he's well spoken and very smart though.
I thought CC did well last night and I'm also more intrigued by the Ohio gov. and Rand Paul.
I thought CC did well last night and I'm also more intrigued by the Ohio gov. and Rand Paul.
I think alot of people got introduced to Kasich last night and they like what they see. Plus, that little thing about winning Ohio.
Reagan’s legacy affected s us dramatically in two ways.
First, Reagan’s anti-Communist foreign policy and his military buildup hastened the disintegration of the Soviet Union.
The budget deficit fell, not b/c Clinton raised taxes and not primarily because the congressional Republicans committed themselves to a balanced budget, but because the defense budget was reduced by nearly $100 billion.
The second effect of the Reagan years was to launch America into what is now widely regarded as a remarkable 15-year low-inflation, high-employment bull market. These 15 years of prosperity were propelled by Reaganomics: lower tax rates, a long-run decline in inflation and interest rates (which also lowers tax rates), freer international trade and a strong dollar. Even with the anti-supply-side Bush and Clinton tax hikes, the top tax rate of 40% is far below the towering 70% tax rate that disabled the economy in the 1970s.
First, Reagan’s anti-Communist foreign policy and his military buildup hastened the disintegration of the Soviet Union.
The budget deficit fell, not b/c Clinton raised taxes and not primarily because the congressional Republicans committed themselves to a balanced budget, but because the defense budget was reduced by nearly $100 billion.
The second effect of the Reagan years was to launch America into what is now widely regarded as a remarkable 15-year low-inflation, high-employment bull market. These 15 years of prosperity were propelled by Reaganomics: lower tax rates, a long-run decline in inflation and interest rates (which also lowers tax rates), freer international trade and a strong dollar. Even with the anti-supply-side Bush and Clinton tax hikes, the top tax rate of 40% is far below the towering 70% tax rate that disabled the economy in the 1970s.
I totally agree with this! I am for the candidate I feel can win the general election. Our country desperately needs a Republican President the next eight years to try to fix the mess Obama has put us in.
But the amount of "flat tax" paid will be based on income. Therefore, people will still hide income, inflate expenses etc etc to avoid paying. You will still need an enforcement staff and someone to collect it.
If you weep about Trump. I'll bet you **** your pants about the fact that Obama is the Leader of The Free World. if I had a choice of Hillary or Obama I'd take the DONALD in a heartbeat.
Carson being a retired neurologist does not prevent him from saying and believing some stupid things.
That's what I'm thinking, too. There is far too much division amongst the Republican Party and Cruz, Christy, Trump, and Paul are too divisive and polarizing. I don't see Carson making a real case for the ticket, either (due to some of his statements). The rest just aren't well known, though that could easily change over the next year.
The republicans only chance at not cannibalizing their own candidate (and try to win some swing votes) is to put someone on the ticket who doesn't polarize everyone. The swing votes will depend on who the democrats nominate. If it's Sanders, that can potentially free up a lot of southern democrats because he's further left than even many democrats admit to being.
The republicans only chance at not cannibalizing their own candidate (and try to win some swing votes) is to put someone on the ticket who doesn't polarize everyone. The swing votes will depend on who the democrats nominate. If it's Sanders, that can potentially free up a lot of southern democrats because he's further left than even many democrats admit to being.
Guess you forgot the last election. Romney cleaned up the independents. Conservatives stayed home
All Democratic and Republican candidates will have very similar donor lists. All of the big money Wall Street firms and major banks have a policy of balancing their boards of directors equally with major Republicans and Democrats and they donate to both parties equally.
But if you did a National Sales Tax and did away with income tax there would be no loop holes. If you purchase anything you would pay the tax-Rich or poor.
Yoh realize popular vote doesn't mean jack, right.
If all Democrats in Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina voted GOP it wouldn't change a thing.
Sanders wont be be the nominee. I predict Biden.
Not to dispute your
point about him being outlandish, but if the current clown can be elected twice, I don't think it's too big of a leap to assume Trump could.
point about him being outlandish, but if the current clown can be elected twice, I don't think it's too big of a leap to assume Trump could.
I've got a good friend here in SC (attorney) who gives big donations to Nikki Haley's campaigns. He also gives big donations to her opponents.
When people ask him why he says, "because one of them will win, and I don't care if the loser's mad at me."
When people ask him why he says, "because one of them will win, and I don't care if the loser's mad at me."
I should have said, gop voters always fall in line during the nomination process.
As to your comment, overall romney split independents in swing states (not sure I'd call that "cleaning up"), but Obama won more in states that mattered in terms of winning. Also, turnout was not measurably down in reliably red states, so asserting "conservatives stayed home" is not based in reality.
As to your comment, overall romney split independents in swing states (not sure I'd call that "cleaning up"), but Obama won more in states that mattered in terms of winning. Also, turnout was not measurably down in reliably red states, so asserting "conservatives stayed home" is not based in reality.
One thing Trump said last night that I totally agreed with was we have become too politically correct. People should lighten up a little.
Huckabee said something similar in a statement and I agreed with him on it. He said the military should not be used to experiment with political correctness. It should not be a social experiment. The military is for one thing and one thing only and that is to kill. In my opinion I don't care who they let in as long as they can carry a riffle and kick tail. Letting someone in just because they are trans- gender or gay to prove a point is stupid. There should be only one question on the applications. “can you kick ***”<o
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Huckabee said something similar in a statement and I agreed with him on it. He said the military should not be used to experiment with political correctness. It should not be a social experiment. The military is for one thing and one thing only and that is to kill. In my opinion I don't care who they let in as long as they can carry a riffle and kick tail. Letting someone in just because they are trans- gender or gay to prove a point is stupid. There should be only one question on the applications. “can you kick ***”<o
></oI hope you don't think that. Need to let that simmer a little more. Or at least try using an automated machine.
Anyone who donates to a campaign shouldn't be able to vote because it is a conflict of interest.
Anyone who is related to a candidate shouldn't be able to vote because it is a conflict of interest.
Anyone who has worked for a candidate shouldn't be able to vote because it is a conflict of interest.
Anyone who belongs to a union shouldn't be able to vote because it is a conflict of interest.
Anyone who has donated to the NRA shouldn't be able to vote because it is a conflict of interest.
Anyone who has worked as a lobbyist shouldn't be able to vote because it is a conflict of interest.
Anyone who is in the military shouldn't be able to vote because it is a conflict of interest.
Anyone who has any sort of direct personal benefit to maintaining the status quo shouldn't be able to vote because it is a conflict of interest.
Oh, lets not forget about corporate welfare and bailouts. All employees of companies which have been bailed out by the government shouldn't be able to vote because it is a conflict of interest.
I see no difference between your example and the ones I list. They all directly benefit from a candidate/political position of a party/current government program.
Only difference is that you find poverty to be disgusting and want take away from them something that even most ex-cons can do.
While I disagree with calling Obama a clown, I do understand what you are saying to an extent.
In the public eye, Trump has never shown a hint of interest in bettering society and those around him. He can do whatever he wants with his money, he all too often reminds everyone of that, but his charitable organization is a total joke. The WWE has actually given more to his charity than he has. He has only ever shown an interest in making money for himself.
Contrast that with someone who was a community organizer and worked to represent people at the state and national level. Yes yes yes, that alone doesn't qualify one to be president, I get it and its been said ad naus thru the years. And yet, there is a clear difference in life path.
Who seriously thinks Trump would work to represent everyone in America? Why would anyone think that given all that Trump has said and done thru his life?
Its Trump- he has no foreign relations experience. He has no legislative experience. He has experience working the system to make himself money- that's it. Well, he does have extensive legal experience due to bankruptcy, divorce, and suing people for questioning if he has as much money as he claims.
Trump being elected would push the bar of respectability down to never before explored levels. I get that some argue we are already at unexplored levels, and yet the bar would drop even more.
This. I will not vote for either. Period. I will vote 3rd party if it is a bush/Clinton choice.
Wow I know my brother posts on here but you are not him. So you must be a friend of mine. Handshake
Trump did his civic duty of raising the alertness, seriousness, and importance of the immigration issue. The country as an American culture (July 4th, Thanksgiving, etc) just basic Americana is rapidly being lost.
He was the snowplow clearing the way for Cruz. That's what will happen. The mass immigration of unskilled uncultured people who have no desire for skills or our culture has to stop.
He was the snowplow clearing the way for Cruz. That's what will happen. The mass immigration of unskilled uncultured people who have no desire for skills or our culture has to stop.
stupid = misusing ***
The irony of BeardoMSU calling the chairman of neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University (for you liberals, it's a prestigious medical institution in Maryland) 'stupid' is the equivalent of Forrest Gump calling Einstein "stupid".
The irony of BeardoMSU calling the chairman of neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University (for you liberals, it's a prestigious medical institution in Maryland) 'stupid' is the equivalent of Forrest Gump calling Einstein "stupid".
Agreed. GOP must win Ohio and Florida to win. Kasich/Rubio would make a good ticket in my opinion, and would be hard to beat.
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