Rickyvol77
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It is dumb that he had to offer an apology. It really shouldn't be this way, but when you make your living (in large part) from the recruitment of young black men, you really have no choice but to bow to political correctness. You can't have controversy hanging over you. It's best to be apolitical and not wear any cable network affiliated hats.
Hypocritical and stupid, eh? Was it stupid for President Donald Trump to complain that Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, was violating his 1st Amendment rights by censoring his tweets and adding addendums to them (which Dorsey can't actually do, because he is the President of a private company, rather than the government)? Was it then hypocritical for Trump to send a cease and desist letter to CNN President Jeff Zucker, and demand a retraction with an apology, because they reported polling data which was unfavorable for him (and, by the way, Trump-friendly pollster Scott Rasmussen, has reported similar polling data recently)? As President of the United States, Donald Trump, can violate the 1st Amendment rights of Jeff Zucker and CNN, after all.Of course it is, because at this point, there is absolutely nothing more hypocritical, racist and generally stupid, than a Democrat party supporter.
Hypocritical and stupid, eh? Was it stupid for President Donald Trump to complain that Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, was violating his 1st Amendment rights by censoring his tweets and adding addendums to them (which Dorsey can't actually do, because he is the President of a private company, rather than the government)? Was it then hypocritical for Trump to send a cease and desist letter to CNN President Jeff Zucker, and demand a retraction with an apology, because they reported polling data which was unfavorable for him (and, by the way, Trump-friendly pollster Scott Rasmussen, has reported similar polling data recently)? As President of the United States, Donald Trump, can violate the 1st Amendment rights of Jeff Zucker and CNN, after all.
It would seem that stupidity and hypocrisy are plentiful from both parties... but at the moment, they are most visible and most obvious from our very stupid and very hypocritical president - Donald J. Trump.
Anyone who would defend Trump for literally anything (such as fiscal policy), is not a conservative. Trump is a free spender with no concern at all for deficits. That is not conservative fiscal policy. Also, Trump doesn't seem to be an advocate for free trade and smaller government either. He has been all about tariffs and government intervention into our daily lives. If you are defending all of Trump's policies, then you are simply a Trump fanboy... the majority of his policies are not conservative and they are not what you traditionally see from Republican presidents.I think your confusing anything that isn't outright hatred of Trump with fandom. If they're a bootlicking club I guess that makes CNN a leg pissing club
I actually somewhat agree with you on this. I still prefer Trump to Biden, because I can at least find positives in some of Trump's policy. But I really do dislike the idea of a head of state flexing on private citizens. It's the complete opposite of what I want to see from our governmentHypocritical and stupid, eh? Was it stupid for President Donald Trump to complain that Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, was violating his 1st Amendment rights by censoring his tweets and adding addendums to them (which Dorsey can't actually do, because he is the President of a private company, rather than the government)? Was it then hypocritical for Trump to send a cease and desist letter to CNN President Jeff Zucker, and demand a retraction with an apology, because they reported polling data which was unfavorable for him (and, by the way, Trump-friendly pollster Scott Rasmussen, has reported similar polling data recently)? As President of the United States, Donald Trump, can violate the 1st Amendment rights of Jeff Zucker and CNN, after all.
It would seem that stupidity and hypocrisy are plentiful from both parties... but at the moment, they are most visible and most obvious from our very stupid and very hypocritical president - Donald J. Trump.
Good for you!I actually somewhat agree with you on this. I still prefer Trump to Biden, because I can at least find positives in some of Trump's policy. But I really do dislike the idea of a head of state flexing on private citizens. It's the complete opposite of what I want to see from our government
Funny timing I was actually responding to something you said earlier. But yes I'm also against more government spending and having an overly powerful executive. I'm somewhat resigned to that fate because most Democrats will also spend recklessly, just on different things. Trump's made a few moves that I agree with but in a perfect world he's not what I wanted. I was firmly in the Ron Paul camp, but most Americans were too stupid to consider his merits. This is a rambling reply, but in short I only support Trump because I find him less terrible than the current crop of Democrats.Anyone who would defend Trump for literally anything (such as fiscal policy), is not a conservative. Trump is a free spender with no concern at all for deficits. That is not conservative fiscal policy. Also, Trump doesn't seem to be an advocate for free trade and smaller government either. He has been all about tariffs and government intervention into our daily lives. If you are defending all of Trump's policies, then you are simply a Trump fanboy... the majority of his policies are not conservative and they are not what you traditionally see from Republican presidents.
I missed something to. As far as previous Republicans go, I don't think Trump has been worse than Bush. The middle eastern debacle and the Patriot act have earned George Bush my eternal loathingAnyone who would defend Trump for literally anything (such as fiscal policy), is not a conservative. Trump is a free spender with no concern at all for deficits. That is not conservative fiscal policy. Also, Trump doesn't seem to be an advocate for free trade and smaller government either. He has been all about tariffs and government intervention into our daily lives. If you are defending all of Trump's policies, then you are simply a Trump fanboy... the majority of his policies are not conservative and they are not what you traditionally see from Republican presidents.
I can understand that... though I don't see it the same way.Funny timing I was actually responding to something you said earlier. But yes I'm also against more government spending and having an overly powerful executive. I'm somewhat resigned to that fate because most Democrats will also spend recklessly, just on different things. Trump's made a few moves that I agree with but in a perfect world he's not what I wanted. I was firmly in the Ron Paul camp, but most Americans were too stupid to consider his merits. This is a rambling reply, but in short I only support Trump because I find him less terrible than the current crop of Democrats.
I hated George W. too.... the Iraq War was a disaster and he sold the American people a lie. For that reason alone, it's hard to say anyone is worse than George W.I missed something to. As far as previous Republicans go, I don't think Trump has been worse than Bush. The middle eastern debacle and the Patriot act have earned George Bush my eternal loathing
What Democrat do you support and what's your reasoning? I'm not trying to ridicule or anything I'm just trying to get a grasp on what the other side thinks and why. Or maybe I should ask, out of all living humans who is your ideal candidate?I can understand that... though I don't see it the same way.
I guess you could say I supported Joe Biden, but it wasn't because I found him inspiring on policy, ideology or anything else. It's a pragmatic choice. He was the most practical candidate for the Democratic Party nomination because of what he wasn't advocating for - free college tuition, free health care, etc. He is much harder to brand with the socialist label. I don't think anyone really suits the notion of being ideal anymore. I think of the ideal candidate as being something similar to what Trump presented himself as in 2016 - but we all knew he really wasn't - a great CEO who is a political outsider and therefore immune to political pressures and partisanship squabbles. I think Warren Buffett could have made a good president... we will never know.What Democrat do you support and what's your reasoning? I'm not trying to ridicule or anything I'm just trying to get a grasp on what the other side thinks and why. Or maybe I should ask, out of all living humans who is your ideal candidate?
What is it about Warren Buffet that makes you think he would be a good President? And, I'm not saying he would or wouldn't be.I guess you could say I supported Joe Biden, but it wasn't because I found him inspiring on policy, ideology or anything else. It's a pragmatic choice. He was the most practical candidate for the Democratic Party nomination because of what he wasn't advocating for - free college tuition, free health care, etc. He is much harder to brand with the socialist label. I don't think anyone really suits the notion of being ideal anymore. I think of the ideal candidate as being something similar to what Trump presented himself as in 2016 - but we all knew he really wasn't - a great CEO who is a political outsider and therefore immune to political pressures and partisanship squabbles. I think Warren Buffett could have made a good president... we will never know.