Mega-Thread: Trump Focused Discussion

[Dontrike]

He was a stronger force, because he endured the Republican party, and the Democrats, to make it into office. Although, not strong enough to make it much further than that.

He endured? You're kidding, right? He used lowest common denominator speeches and racist rhetoric to get to those "poorly educated" that he loves. He endured nothing.

[BronzeCondor]

ah yes the "conservative mindset" its not breaking the law and all is fine as long we aren't held accountable

That's how some on this forum view corruption as it relates to politics. Because no one's been convicted, corruption must not exist.

He endured? You're kidding, right? He used lowest common denominator speeches and racist rhetoric to get to those "poorly educated" that he loves. He endured nothing.

I agree, it's not much different than what any politician does. And he endured artificial and self-inflicted political scandals, the whole of MSM attacking him (even Fox News), and an entire political system stifling his attempts to get anything done.

So I'd say he endured a lot.

[Stormspellz]

That's how some on this forum view corruption as it relates to politics. Because no one's been convicted, corruption must not exist.

horrible straw man even for someone like you. We have clear tap of Trump attempting to bribe more then once and the senate republicans collectively said "we don't care". and you trying to pass that off as the same as 60 court cases showing no viable evidence of election fraud.

[BronzeCondor]

horrible straw man even for someone like you. We have clear tap of Trump attempting to bribe more then once and the senate republicans collectively said "we don't care". and you trying to pass that off as the same as 60 court cases showing no viable evidence of election fraud.

It's not a strawman, there was a pretty extensive conversation on this forum prior to my ban about government corruption, and that was the standard that was established. Convictions were the focus as proof of wrong-doing.

If the government didn't convict Trump, then we must assume he's innocent. Anything to the contrary apparently amounts to conspiracy theory conjecture. If I'm wrong about that, then it helps validates the argument I was attacked for, which entertained that a lack of convictions (as it related to Democrats), didn't mean that corruption didn't exist.

So I'd be interested to hear your opinion and contrast that with your statements in that discussion I referenced. Individuals on this forum seem to levy the double-standard card fairly often on this forum, when it suits their political discussion.

[Dontrike]

I agree, it's not much different than what any politician does.

Nnnnnno. The only other politicians that said shit similar to him are zealots and those worse than him he was trying to emulate.

And he endured artificial and self-inflicted political scandals, the whole of MSM attacking him (even Fox News), and an entire political system stifling his attempts to get anything done.

So I'd say he endured a lot.

Someone putting themselves in scandals because they continue to do illegal shit isn't "enduring."

There was no political system stifling him, he literally didn't get anything done because he had no policies to put in place. Anything he did that did happen were terrible decisions (tax cut, Covid, trade war, Covid, Covid-19) and those he failed at doing would have been terrible if he succeeded implementing them.

Stop thinking he was some savant that was going to save us all. Be smart.

[Stormspellz]

It's not a strawman, there was a pretty extensive conversation on this forum prior to my ban about government corruption, and that was the standard that was established. Convictions were the focus as proof of wrong-doing.

If the government didn't convict Trump, then we must assume he's innocent. Anything to the contrary apparently amounts to conspiracy theory conjecture. If I'm wrong about that, then it helps validates the argument I was attacked for, which was that lack of convictions (as it related to Democrats), didn't mean a lack of corruption. It's just never been convicted.

So I'd be interested to hear your opinion and contrast that with your statements in that discussion I referenced.

that the senate isn't a court of law, and had extenuating circumstances namely half the jury where also the defendants. again trying to say the two is the same is ridiculous, intellectually dishonest, and typical republican bullshit.

I don't know what the previous conversation was about but since you said "government" I assume its some tin foil stupidity about Hillary. Or maybe your half ass loophole logic is the reason you "got attacked", it is kinda your thing

[BronzeCondor]

Nnnnnno. The only other politicians that said shit similar to him are zealots and those worse than him he was trying to emulate.



Someone putting themselves in scandals because they continue to do illegal shit isn't "enduring."

There was no political system stifling him, he literally didn't get anything done because he had no policies to put in place. Anything he did that did happen were terrible decisions (tax cut, Covid, trade war, Covid, Covid-19) and those he failed at doing would have been terrible if he succeeded implementing them.

Stop thinking he was some savant that was going to save us all. Be smart.

No, you should be smart. I've admitted that Trump wasn't smart, and got in his own way, and had no shortage of dumb comments.

I simply he stated he was an agent of change, not an altruistic hero to save us.

Trump isn't necessarily the correct leader to guide us into the future but as an agent of change, he caused a lot of people to care about politics again (on both sides). He spent a lot of time ranting, and a lot of time ranting about things wrong with our Federal Government & Corporate America (not all necessarily valid).

I supported Bernie, for the same reason I supported Trump. They were both agents of change for the system and also spoke out against the Washington Establishment, neither certainly not altruistic heroes. One ended up being a weaker force, and the other, much stronger, but more unpredictable.

I agree, it's not much different than what any politician does. And he endured artificial and self-inflicted political scandals, the whole of MSM attacking him (even Fox News), and an entire political system stifling his attempts to get anything done.

And I believe you are putting too much emphasis on Trump's statement as it relates to Putin as a huge red flag, even if it was a dumb statement. And he's made a lot of them.

[Dontrike]

No, you should be smart. I've admitted that Trump wasn't smart, and got in his own way, and had no shortage of dumb comments.

I simply he stated he was an agent of change, not an altruistic hero to save us.

And the agent of change comment was wrong at best and incredibly untrue at worst. He wasn't ranting about the wrongs of the Government and corporations, he was bitching about them doing stuff to him personally because he's a known conman that no one should trust one bit. He's as far from altruistic as I am from attractive. Trump was not strong and there were no "artificial scandals" made up about him that he had to endure. Media did not attack him. The system did not stifle him.

You bolded very specific things in a lame attempt to prove something, problem is for every "he's not great" you then came up with half a dozen reasons why he is.

Air isn't that transparent. Your shtick is incredibly obvious. Much like a vegan at a butcher shop, no one buys it.

[BronzeCondor]

And the agent of change comment was wrong at best and incredibly untrue at worst. He wasn't ranting about the wrongs of the Government and corporations, he was bitching about them doing stuff to him personally because he's a known conman that no one should trust one bit. He's as far from altruistic as I am from attractive. Trump was not strong and there were no "artificial scandals" made up about him that he had to endure. Media did not attack him. The system did not stifle him.

You bolded very specific things in a lame attempt to prove something, problem is for every "he's not great" you then came up with half a dozen reasons why he is.

Air isn't that transparent. Your shtick is incredibly obvious. Much like a vegan at a butcher shop, no one buys it.

I think you're upset that I called you out.

And yes, he was ranting about it. It was part of his platform during campaign events, and certainly part of his Twitter rants.

[Fugus]

Guys, can you seriously stop feeding the damn pigeons.

I actually used to enjoy reading this stuff because it was informative, but you got it so full of pigeon shit that it is completely worthless beyond skimming for links because virtually everything else has negative value at this point.

I really wish the GMs here could implement a functional ignore system that would actually ignore a person where their posts don’t show nor does any responses to them. That would at least make this thread worth reading again.

[beanman12345]

Guys, can you seriously stop feeding the damn pigeons.

I actually used to enjoy reading this stuff because it was informative, but you got it so full of pigeon shit that it is completely worthless beyond skimming for links because virtually everything else has negative value at this point.

I really wish the GMs here could implement a functional ignore system that would actually ignore a person where their posts don’t show nor does any responses to them. That would at least make this thread worth reading again.

Agreed. It's made all the worse by it just being banal. zzzzzzzzzz

[Dontrike]

I think you're upset that I called you out.

*Looks* Where? If you did I certainly missed.

And yes, he was ranting about it. It was part of his platform during campaign events, and certainly part of his Twitter rants.

Him ranting about it is not him being an agent of change, it's him bitching like a little girl that the "cool rich people" don't like him. There's many reasons for it, most of which you seem to ignore.

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Guys, can you seriously stop feeding the damn pigeons.

No, when people say something incredibly wrong you don't go "Hmm, guess I should ignore it, they'll learn eventually." 'Cause that works every time. If you don't like it you're certainly capable of not looking at it. Weird how that works.

Want it to stop go take up a mod position and ban those that deserve it, until then though.

[BronzeCondor]

*Looks* Where? If you did I certainly missed.

Him ranting about it is not him being an agent of change, it's him bitching like a little girl that the "cool rich people" don't like him. There's many reasons for it, most of which you seem to ignore.

You claimed I looked at him as a savant, and I showed you plenty of examples where I was providing criticism, even specific terms, in contrast to that.

And he is certainly an agent of change. If you're the traditional GOP, he's an agent of change for the worst. If you're the Democrats, he's an agent of change that gifted a Presidency. And if you're the America First movement, he's a loud and boisterous New Yorker that has no problem calling out everything and giving a voice to a disgruntled Middle America that felt disregarded amid a surge of Globalism over the last 20-30 years.

[Azadina]

Guys, can you seriously stop feeding the damn pigeons.

I actually used to enjoy reading this stuff because it was informative, but you got it so full of pigeon shit that it is completely worthless beyond skimming for links because virtually everything else has negative value at this point.

I really wish the GMs here could implement a functional ignore system that would actually ignore a person where their posts don’t show nor does any responses to them. That would at least make this thread worth reading again.

Maybe the mods should deal with the pigeons shitting all over the place, rather than demand all passers by to ignore the pigeons taking a shit.

It's impressive though on how T....ehh pigeons can T...shit for dozens of pages straight with one infraction at best. Like, what's with the massive discounts.

[Benggaul]

Quickie Monday report:

103,697 new cases, about 6k more than last Monday. Florida had top spot with 17k. 308 deaths is slightly lower than last Monday (but does not include any deaths from Florida because they did not report them) and brings the total to 638,798. The national trend is still heading up. @Breccia has already kept everyone abreast of the news out of Texas and Florida with regards to the Trumper governors fucking it up and others fighting back against them, so all I've got left to say is, well, fuck Florida.

Stay safe, folks.

[Fugus]

Maybe the mods should deal with the pigeons shitting all over the place, rather than demand all passers by to ignore the pigeons taking a shit.

It's impressive though on how T....ehh pigeons can T...shit for dozens of pages straight with one infraction at best. Like, what's with the massive discounts.

They only can shit for pages at a time because people are dumb enough to keep feeding them.

If tue people would just ignore the obvious shit and continued on, then they wouldn’t be able to continue.

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No, when people say something incredibly wrong you don't go "Hmm, guess I should ignore it, they'll learn eventually." 'Cause that works every time. If you don't like it you're certainly capable of not looking at it. Weird how that works.

Want it to stop go take up a mod position and ban those that deserve it, until then though.

You are helping him to shit on the page, You are intentionally giving him a bigger platform to spread his stuff responding to him. You aren’t pushing back in the slightest in this system, you just think you are.

[Dontrike]

You are helping him to shit on the page, You are intentionally giving him a bigger platform to spread his stuff responding to him. You aren’t pushing back in the slightest in this system, you just think you are.

Remember everyone, you can't tell people they're wrong because "it's giving them a platform" next time a professor gives you a poor score on a test tell them they aren't pushing back and in fact are being "T-ed."

Ignoring stupid is why we have a pandemic right now.

[Shadowferal]

Maybe the mods should deal with the pigeons shitting all over the place, rather than demand all passers by to ignore the pigeons taking a shit. It's impressive though on how T....ehh pigeons can T...shit for dozens of pages straight with one infraction at best. Like, what's with the massive discounts.

[Zinstorm]

Remember everyone, you can't tell people they're wrong because "it's giving them a platform" next time a professor gives you a poor score on a test tell them they aren't pushing back and in fact are being "T-ed."

Ignoring stupid is why we have a pandemic right now.

I hate to "Both sides" this but.... honestly I do wonder what the "correct" action is here. I've seen so many times the arguments that "you can't let ignorance go unaddressed because that's how it spreads" over and over again... and for the record I do agree with that mindset. On the same token however the "opposing" side is going to keep repeating its bad faith arguments and you can't even blame the moderators for it because they are for the most part not breaking the rules.... and by that same token you could make the case that due to them not breaking the rules then that means this is intended discourse for this place.

In the end I don't see a solution other then a rule change... but again... what rule would you even change? At this point it is so subjective that any additional rule would be almost equal to thought policing. I don't like the current state of things as well but in the end isn't this what discourse of politics is? Opposing viewpoints that refuse to compromise and try to convenes others to their side (even if their side isn't "logical")?

[Azadina]

Remember everyone, you can't tell people they're wrong because "it's giving them a platform" next time a professor gives you a poor score on a test tell them they aren't pushing back and in fact are being "T-ed."

Ignoring stupid is why we have a pandemic right now.

True, but in fairness, there's a difference between ignorant stupid and malicious stupid. One of these know exactly what they're doing, and more importantly why. One just follows their marching orders, but the other knows the battle plan and score.