I'll clarify my point. Those progressive policies will never be implemented no matter who is elected but people will vote against a candidate espousing them. This is like voting for Nader in 2000, which resulted in W being elected. Re:Trump, some people probably voted against him for his xenophobic positions, but obviously it didn't dissuade enough people. The "socialist" bugaboo may very well turn off swing voters- and that is exactly the strategy the Republicans are already using.And seriously, do you really think those issues I mentioned could pass? Is it worth taking a chance on them?
— Relativist
When Trump ran on building a wall and demonizing immigrants did anyone ask this? — Maw
It will never get the needed 60 votes in the Senate, and some independents will be afraid to support a "socialist" candidate.Most polls show that Medicare For All enjoys majority approval. — Maw
What candidate is talking about stemming illegal immigration? If they do NOT, their position will be defined by Republicans as being for open borders. (Free health care for the folks at the border? When many Americans lack health care? )No Democratic candidate is supporting an open border policy so I have no idea why you mention that.
A candidate supporting it it will lose more votes than he gains. This is irrespective of whether it ought to be considered.Reparations is more of a tertiary proposal rather than a focal one, but it's nevertheless has a split approval rating among Democrats, and notably has increased in popularity since 2014, even among Republicans.
Biden is not Hillary. Lots of people hated Hillary, but everyone likes Joe. Joe is much more popular among blue collar voters than Hillary. There's also mucho lessons learned from the 2016 campaign - in particular, take nothing for granted.This is basically Biden's strategy. And, it didn't work in 2016, so why would it now? — Wallows
The United States is great because of people like those women, who are changing what needs changed from the inside, because they love our country. Wanting change does not equate to hating one's country. — creativesoul
Another foreign leader has weighed in on Trump’s racist comments about “the Squad.” German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the president’s remarks run counter to “the strength of America.”
The German chancellor voiced her solidarity towards the Democratic politicians who were told by Trump this week to ‘go back...to the places from which they came’, saying:
‘I firmly distance myself from (the attacks) and feel solidarity towards the attacked women.’ She added: ‘the strength of America lies in the idea that people of different origins contribute to what makes the country great.’” — Kate Connolly reports
They care about policies indirectly: they care about themselves, so they are attracted to policies they perceive will benefit themselves. That means that "liberal" policies that help others don't attract voters (other than a core group of liberals like me), and will actually repel voters because of the perceived cost in taxes or deficits (or even opportunity cost - spending on someone else means you aren't spending for me)This whole discussion about centrist or left policies totally misses the obvious point that nobody cares about them in respect to elections. — Benkei
They care about policies indirectly: they care about themselves, so they are attracted to policies they perceive will benefit themselves. That means that "liberal" policies that help others don't attract voters (other than a core group of liberals like me), and will actually repel voters because of the perceived cost in taxes or deficits (or even opportunity cost - spending on someone else means you aren't spending for me) — Relativist
If the vast majority of people do not experience racism in THEIR day to day lives, then by definition , by sheer common sense, the race issue is leftist propaganda and in fact promoting racism by continuing suggest the idea.
Please take note that what you hear or see on television does not count, as television does not equal reality since information is deleted, ignored , focused or not focused on, or taken out of proportion. — halo
many have thought to themselves "they should go back where they're from" — Relativist
I think most of us do experience racism, outside of what we see on TV, most of us not every day, — Metaphysician Undercover
They are completely taking it out of context. — halo
So your answer to the question 'are you or anyone you know experiencing racism in your life (outside TV) , the answer is no. — halo
Trump doesn't make speeches. He makes sporadic remarks strategically aimed at incite. — Metaphysician Undercover
The object of Trump's taunt was no congresswoman. — Bitter Crank
Sanders crowd or a Warren Crowd or a Trump crowd can all be turned on with the right--but quite different--words. Trump seems to have a feel for his people, which is important for him since his whole strategy has been to pander. — Bitter Crank
You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I’ll rise. — Maya Angelou
I really would not be surprised if Trump gets re-elected. And if he does, I’m afraid our country will never be the same again. — Noah Te Stroete
Trump warned us he could take a gun out on the street and shoot someone... — Baden
Funny, while Trump's minions are out there pretending he hasn't been openly racist, one was asked by Chris Cuomo: "Well, what if he said he was actually a racist? Would you support him then?" The poor guy was stumped. "That's a tough one" was the best he could he manage. — Baden
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