posted by SportsAndLady

It's already been discussed...you're using Slate to make your point. It's a really terrible point if you have to use Slate to back it up.

I only saw what people were saying about it and they were linking to the slate article. That's how I knew that people on twitter *gasp* were saying what they were saying. 
Slate is terrible, I never said it was not. The whole point of my post was that Twitterverse/Slate was saying he wasn't gay enough. It's ok if you don't like the fact that I commented about it.

*edit to add*

I follow people on twitter from both the left and the right. Some of the people I follow are fairly far left. I think it's interesting to see what others of varying far-left opinions like to say and sometimes I agree. Same with people on the moderate to far right. 

posted by SportsAndLady

Oh my god!! How terrible!!

When you make real money and people want to take it from you it is fucking terrible. My wife and myself don’t work hard to get taxed more to support pieces of shit.

But I’ll still be ok at the end of it, the lower middle class will be the ones who really get screwed. 

If you don’t think moving closer to socialism is “terrible”, then you’re an idiot. 

posted by iclfan2

When you make real money and people want to take it from you it is fucking terrible. My wife and myself don’t work hard to get taxed more to support pieces of shit.

But I’ll still be ok at the end of it, the lower middle class will be the ones who really get screwed. 

If you don’t think moving closer to socialism is “terrible”, then you’re an idiot. 

Ah yes, politicians saying things at campaign events are always 100% what they believe and factual. Did you ever think just maybe they’re trying to win socialist votes? Instead you’re screaming about how “the gubmit gonna take my tax dollars from me and give it to black people on welfare!” 

And you call other people an idiot, lmao. 

posted by SportsAndLady

Ah yes, politicians saying things at campaign events are always 100% what they believe and factual. Did you ever think just maybe they’re trying to win socialist votes? Instead you’re screaming about how “the gubmit gonna take my tax dollars from me and give it to black people on welfare!” 

And you call other people an idiot, lmao. 

Bernie is the 2nd highest polling democrat after Biden. He’s been pushing socialism for his entire life. What are you talking about?

And there’s way more poor white people than black ones, not sure how race was brought into it.

posted by iclfan2

Bernie is the 2nd highest polling democrat after Biden. He’s been pushing socialism for his entire life. What are you talking about?

And there’s way more poor white people than black ones, not sure how race was brought into it.

I think you’ll be alright, man. My thoughts and prayers are with you, though. 

posted by SportsAndLady

I think you’ll be alright, man. My thoughts and prayers are with you, though. 

I think you're trying too hard to "get" the conservatives on this site.  You have been on that kick lately.  Not everyone here is QO.  Data, qualitative evidence , proposed policy and approved policy already proves CHS and icl's point.  I posted the pew research before, where is shows how far left the dems are going.  Our country is better off with the median of both sides closer to the middle.  If you don't see an issue with one side becomming pretty radicalized, then I don't know what to tell you.  The right has plenty of flaws, but they have yet to become radicialized. I also don't know why you are in denial.  There are plenty of examples out there.  

posted by like_that

I think you're trying too hard to "get" the conservatives on this site.  You have been on that kick lately.  Not everyone here is QO.  Data, qualitative evidence , proposed policy and approved policy already proves CHS and icl's point.  I posted the pew research before, where is shows how far left the dems are going.  Our country is better off with the median of both sides closer to the middle.  If you don't see an issue with one side becomming pretty radicalized, then I don't know what to tell you.  The right has plenty of flaws, but they have yet to become radicialized. I also don't know why you are in denial.  There are plenty of examples out there.  

I have been on that “kick” lately (whatever the hell that means) because you guys are clogging political threads with paranoia over what politicians say AT CAMPAIGN RALLIES. They’re literally just trying to get votes so they’ll say things like “socialism could work here”

If you want to get your jimmies rustled over what a mayor in south bend says about socialism, by all means. But don’t come at me because I’m calling you out on your paranoia. 

posted by SportsAndLady

I have been on that “kick” lately (whatever the hell that means) because you guys are clogging political threads with paranoia over what politicians say AT CAMPAIGN RALLIES. They’re literally just trying to get votes so they’ll say things like “socialism could work here”

If you want to get your jimmies rustled over what a mayor in south bend says about socialism, by all means. But don’t come at me because I’m calling you out on your paranoia. 

Hey guise, you're not allowed to discuss what presedential candidates say, because S&L says they aren't being serious.  Going forward for S&L's safe space, please only discuss topics that he is ok with.

The majority of the posts you are referring to are being done in the digusted with progressives thread.  It's literally in the title of the thread.  I'd recommend not reading it if it's getting under your skin.  And you're saying our jimmies are rustled lol?

It's also not about what they are saying.  Again, policy has been proposed and approved.  Data shows that the majority of millenials believe socialism is the answer.  We now have states officially forfeiting their electoral votes to people outside of their state and a large sum of people are ok with the EC dying.  Even if they are saying shit to get votes (which I am well aware politicians do this all the time), they are saying it, because their research shows a large amount of their voting base supports it.  They wouldn't just say shit that their voting base wouldn't care for. I wouldn't call it paranoia, but there is plenty of evidence out there to be concerned.  That's part of what having a vote and discussing these topics is all about.  If you think it's hysteria, then come with a better response than trying to mock everyone.  Right now that shit is weak and comes off as you have nothing of substance to counter.  As I said earlier, you aren't primarily dealing with QO.  

posted by like_that

Hey guise, you're not allowed to discuss what presedential candidates say, because S&L says they aren't being serious.  Going forward for S&L's safe space, please only discuss topics that he is ok with.

The majority of the posts you are referring to are being done in the digusted with progressives thread.  It's literally in the title of the thread.  I'd recommend not reading it if it's getting under your skin.  And you're saying our jimmies are rustled lol?

It's also not about what they are saying.  Again, policy has been proposed and approved.  Data shows that the majority of millenials believe socialism is the answer.  We now have states officially forfeiting their electoral votes to people outside of their state and a large sum of people are ok with the EC dying.  Even if they are saying shit to get votes (which I am well aware politicians do this all the time), they are saying it, because their research shows a large amount of their voting base supports it.  They wouldn't just say shit that their voting base wouldn't care for. I wouldn't call it paranoia, but there is plenty of evidence out there to be concerned.  That's part of what having a vote and discussing these topics is all about.  If you think it's hysteria, then come with a better response than trying to mock everyone.  Right now that shit is weak and comes off as you have nothing of substance to counter.  As I said earlier, you aren't primarily dealing with QO.  

Yeah, your jimmies are definitely not rustled!

posted by like_that

Hey guise, you're not allowed to discuss what presedential candidates say, because S&L says they aren't being serious.  Going forward for S&L's safe space, please only discuss topics that he is ok with.

The majority of the posts you are referring to are being done in the digusted with progressives thread.  It's literally in the title of the thread.  I'd recommend not reading it if it's getting under your skin.  And you're saying our jimmies are rustled lol?

It's also not about what they are saying.  Again, policy has been proposed and approved.  Data shows that the majority of millenials believe socialism is the answer.  We now have states officially forfeiting their electoral votes to people outside of their state and a large sum of people are ok with the EC dying.  Even if they are saying shit to get votes (which I am well aware politicians do this all the time), they are saying it, because their research shows a large amount of their voting base supports it.  They wouldn't just say shit that their voting base wouldn't care for. I wouldn't call it paranoia, but there is plenty of evidence out there to be concerned.  That's part of what having a vote and discussing these topics is all about.  If you think it's hysteria, then come with a better response than trying to mock everyone.  Right now that shit is weak and comes off as you have nothing of substance to counter.  As I said earlier, you aren't primarily dealing with QO.  

you have to forgive SnL, he doesn't like data, analysis, facts, etc. He doesn't understand statistics, let alone any other data analysis techniques. He is just trolling the boards now. The funny part is how he think's he is cool because he is trolling the more "normal" and "moderate" "conservatives" but ignores those like Spock and QO who could use the trolling.

posted by SportsAndLady

I have nothing of substance to offer per usual.

Got it.

posted by jmog

you have to forgive SnL, he doesn't like data, analysis, facts, etc. He doesn't understand statistics, let alone any other data analysis techniques. He is just trolling the boards now. The funny part is how he think's he is cool because he is trolling the more "normal" and "moderate" "conservatives" but ignores those like Spock and QO who could use the trolling.

That's more/less of what I was getting to when I said he is trying too hard to "get" the conservatives on this site. 

Normally he has solid posts whether I agree with or not, but lately his posts have been weak and lazy.  Not even trying to step up to the plate and offer something other than trolling.

You guys are funny. Bunch of people with the same mindset on things getting all bent out of shape when someone says you’re wrong. Continue on. I truly hope you will be okay with presidential candidates making comments about socialism and other things you disagree with. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this troubled time. 

posted by SportsAndLady

You guys are funny. Bunch of people with the same mindset on things getting all bent out of shape when someone says you’re wrong. Continue on. I truly hope you will be okay with presidential candidates making comments about socialism and other things you disagree with. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this troubled time. 

You're more than welcome to say I am wrong. I am just asking you for an argument that isn't lazy.  I figured you were better than that, but apparently not. 

Maybe if you keep trying harder and saying the same thing your schtick will finally land.  Good luck. 

I'd like to see the data that says the left isn't going farther left. 

posted by CenterBHSFan

I'd like to see the data that says the left isn't going farther left. 

It doesn't exist. 

You guys sound like the Trump haters who would yell that the country would go to hell if he was elected president. They look pretty stupid now

haha!

posted by jmog

you have to forgive SnL, he doesn't like data, analysis, facts, etc. He doesn't understand statistics, let alone any other data analysis techniques. He is just trolling the boards now. The funny part is how he think's he is cool because he is trolling the more "normal" and "moderate" "conservatives" but ignores those like Spock and QO who could use the trolling.

No sweat off my back; if someone wants to say that becoming more Venezuelan is ok or cool, let their ignorance and apathy be on full display.

Enjoying the back and forth.

I'm guessing that when people choose to support socialist views they'd like to mirror something similar to the Nordic countries. 

posted by Automatik

I'm guessing that when people choose to support socialist views they'd like to mirror something similar to the Nordic countries. 

And I would guess all the people living paycheck-to-paycheck would NOT support increasing their taxes 50% to mirror socialism similar to what the Nordic countries have.  You're going to give me $10k in benefits, and then charge me $15k for it?   LOL, no thank you.

There's a reason AOC and the other crackpots are starting to say they'll just print money to pay for everything.

posted by gut

There's a reason AOC and the other crackpots are starting to say they'll just print money to pay for everything.

Didn't we do that from 2009 - 2017??

posted by wkfan

Didn't we do that from 2009 - 2017??

To 2014.  Added $3T to the fed balance sheet.

But AOC is talking about doing that every year, into perpetuity.  It's just not sustainable.  I'd love to see her college transcripts, because I just can't believe she actually has a degree in economics.

posted by Automatik

I'm guessing that when people choose to support socialist views they'd like to mirror something similar to the Nordic countries. 

We did.  The corporate tax rate was lowered to be right on par with the nordic countries.  

posted by wkfan

Didn't we do that from 2009 - 2017??

We still do and we were doing it before 2009. 
 

I'm just referring to the people that like slurp socialist programs of other countries. Then when people drop in Venezuela comments I chuckle.