US Politics Mega-thread - Page 5390

On October 09 2016 02:35 biology]major wrote:
If the GOP wants to survive this, they need to follow Mike pence's lead. He has somehow not tarnished his reputation by being the vp of trump, which is quite impressive to me. If they abandon trump, the GOP will never win an election in the future. Condemn his comments and hope for him to change, but to abandon him at this stage should only come after his supporters abandon him, which hasn't happened.

On October 09 2016 02:35 biology]major wrote:
If the GOP wants to survive this, they need to follow Mike pence's lead. He has somehow not tarnished his reputation by being the vp of trump, which is quite impressive to me. If they abandon trump, the GOP will never win an election in the future. Condemn his comments and hope for him to change, but to abandon him at this stage should only come after his supporters abandon him, which hasn't happened.

On October 09 2016 02:29 zlefin wrote:

are you concerned that his seeming lack of policy knowledge will hinder his ability to actually make useful policies once it gets down into the gritty details of implementation? or do you think that as long as he sets the general aim, others will be able to craft the details well enough?

On October 09 2016 02:25 Titan107 wrote:


After my post, there were 3 comments. 2 were Hillary supporters foaming at the mouth because I spoke against her, and the third was yours, a good question. So, I will respond to yours.

His policy choices align with mine and the direction I would like the country to take in the next 4 years. Immigration, education (removal of common core), foreign policy, and economy.

I could care less about social issues. I'd rather get the country profitable and growing before worrying about LGBT or gender issues.

On October 09 2016 02:33 Stratos_speAr wrote:


1) I'm not a Hillary supporter.

2) How do you reconcile the fact that none of what Trump proposes will actually work? That his economic policy would be an unmitigated disaster? That he has repeatedly demonstrated that he has no clue how to accomplish things politically?

3) It says a lot about the type of person that you are when you don't give a shit about social issues.

On October 09 2016 02:29 KwarK wrote:

Would you do me a favour and explain Common Core to me, specifically the parts that make you feel the whole thing should be removed.

On October 09 2016 02:38 Titan107 wrote:


I believe he is a smart individual in selecting successful people to work for him. No one really had Pence on the radar, but at the last debate he proved to be a strong VP candidate. Honestly, Pence isn't really liked in Indiana, but Trump selected him because he was a clear fit for the type of individual he wants in his inner circle. I believe Trump will continue this type of selection through his cabinet, which lines more along the, 'others will be able to craft the details well enough.'

On the other side, Tim Kaine was a pick just to secure Virginia in the electoral college. It was a political choice in which Hillary made to become elected. I find it interesting because the question you gave explains both candidates. Hillary will do back room deals to pass what they want, while Donald will hire more knowledgeable non-yes-men to correct issues plaguing this country.

Of course, this is how I perceive both candidates. Others may see it differently.

On October 09 2016 02:38 Toadesstern wrote:

you think they can win another election in 4 years after going down together with Trump since you don't think tossing him is a good idea?

On October 09 2016 02:38 Titan107 wrote:


I believe he is a smart individual in selecting successful people to work for him. No one really had Pence on the radar, but at the last debate he proved to be a strong VP candidate. Honestly, Pence isn't really liked in Indiana, but Trump selected him because he was a clear fit for the type of individual he wants in his inner circle. I believe Trump will continue this type of selection through his cabinet, which lines more along the, 'others will be able to craft the details well enough.'

On the other side, Tim Kaine was a pick just to secure Virginia in the electoral college. It was a political choice in which Hillary made to become elected. I find it interesting because the question you gave explains both candidates. Hillary will do back room deals to pass what they want, while Donald will hire more knowledgeable non-yes-men to correct issues plaguing this country.

Of course, this is how I perceive both candidates. Others may see it differently.

On October 09 2016 02:38 Titan107 wrote:


I believe he is a smart individual in selecting successful people to work for him. No one really had Pence on the radar, but at the last debate he proved to be a strong VP candidate. Honestly, Pence isn't really liked in Indiana, but Trump selected him because he was a clear fit for the type of individual he wants in his inner circle. I believe Trump will continue this type of selection through his cabinet, which lines more along the, 'others will be able to craft the details well enough.'

On the other side, Tim Kaine was a pick just to secure Virginia in the electoral college. It was a political choice in which Hillary made to become elected. I find it interesting because the question you gave explains both candidates. Hillary will do back room deals to pass what they want, while Donald will hire more knowledgeable non-yes-men to correct issues plaguing this country.

Of course, this is how I perceive both candidates. Others may see it differently.

On October 09 2016 02:35 biology]major wrote:
If the GOP wants to survive this, they need to follow Mike pence's lead. He has somehow not tarnished his reputation by being the vp of trump, which is quite impressive to me. If they abandon trump, the GOP will never win an election in the future. Condemn his comments and hope for him to change, but to abandon him at this stage should only come after his supporters abandon him, which hasn't happened.