Badsmerf
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That is just it, there are ways to target the bad guys without seriously affecting the good guys. We just need compromise and action. Even with action, we all know there are too many guns in this country to eliminate all the violence.
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Steve, the elephant I the room is where do we go with this conversation about guns and the second amendment. If you are implying nothing should be done and our right to bare arms is already infringed upon enough, you should go and talk to dinner victims of shootings. I own 6 guns, 100% sure I'll purchase more. I would consider myself a responsible gun owner by any measure. My sister in law was shot in the head by a felon that was recently released from jail for a violent crime. Gun laws didn't save her, because criminals don't follow laws. Thing is, we can't simply be satisfied with the way things are. People are dying. It's time to find some solutions.
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Caught some of Clinton's speech on cnn radio. Very articulate and strong imo. Even called out Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. She also touched on a rigged economy and the 1 %. I don't think I've heard her use the same language as Bernie Sanders before..... Interesting. It was very purposeful too. While she has her flaws, as well pointed out in this thread, her message is tough to argue against.
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It amazes me how self absorbed trump is with his response to this tragedy. Instead of unifying and promoting peace, he instead brags about his opinion. I really hope people open their eyes. There needs be some real progress on guns. We are now victims of our own laws. I don't think banning handguns or assault rifles is the solution. I think making it more difficult to get guns is. When it's easier to get a item that can kill do many people than a driver's license, we have a problem.
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Chargois recalled, May and Hughes to the DL
Badsmerf replied to DocBauer's topic in Minnesota Twins Talk
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Dishonesty is not a synonym for unqualified. She is a politician. If honesty was a requirement for President or any political position, we likely wouldn't have any. This issue with her is one i have as well. However, if honesty is a large factor for you, you better not be voting trump. I'd say he is about 10x nite dishonest than she is. Instead of finding a solution that makes it more difficult to vote, why not offer a solution which simply makes it more efficient?
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You didn't address the demographic voter id laws target, which is overwhelmingly democrats. The notion of a "state issued" photo id might seem simple to you. It's not though. Again, mostly the poor and minorities have this struggle. Privileged white people don't (i'm one of them). Voter fraud is a different topic altogether. The margin for impacting 125 million votes just isn't big enough. A cyber infiltration or suppressing a certain side of the vote is way more effective. What did you find in that comment offensive lol?
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Your first point, not true. Who do voter I'D laws create the largest impact on? The poor and minorities. I am not completely against voter I'D laws, ones that make sense. The majority of laws in question come about in the South, where the goal is to keep a certain demographic in power. If you refuse to recognize this, either you listen to Rush too much or you agree with that ideology. The fact you asked if Clinton is qualified makes me ask if you even know her past? Truth be told, I'm not a fan of her at all. But qualified? That is ludicrous. The woman was a senator and Secretary of State. She is more than qualified. Plus, the last time I checked, POTUS qualifications are 35 yo (check), resident for 14 years (check), and natural born citizen (check). I've been nice in this response, because the whole basis of unqualification is that she is a woman.... and it makes me sick.
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If we know anything about Clinton, it's that she will adopt popular opinion (opinions that she thinks will help her). I fully expect her to adopt some form of the rhetoric which has made Sanders so successful. Plus, she needs to, and will, spin Trump as a reason the middle class is losing jobs and money. I don't think his supporters are set in stone. Trump popular vote is about 13 million, Clinton is about 15 million, Sanders 12 million, rest of gop combined is 15 million or so. The Sanders supporters will come around once the threat of trump enters the picture. The gop is so fractured, I think it's fair to say their base is a lot more up in the air. I could see a lot of Kasich and Rubio voters come out against trump. I could see a lot of Ted Cruz voters stay home rather than vote trump. The only demographic trump likely leads is white male. And more than anything, white uneducated males. That isn't going to win the general. He'll win states in the South, but if Clinton proved anything, it's that she is pretty strong in the South. 126 million people voted in 2012. Reagan won by 9 or 10 points, I really could see this being much worse than that. The electoral votes are a different story though.
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When can we stop inserting Meyer into the MLB rotation? I really want to know when it will stop. Is anyone confident duffey can rebound? I don't know what's going on, but he is getting crushed right now. The twins have a disaster on their hands right now. It's unbelievable how terribly this rotation is put together. Now there is little that can be done about. Not trading young talent and lack any trading chips to get anything if value back. The best hope they have are a bunch of guys in A ball. That is a mighty big piece of uncertainty. Once again, the timeline for competing is being pushed back. Sorry for the rant guys.
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Santana, Gibson and Berrios should all be fine. I really hope May gets another shot and runs with it. Then, I bet Nolasco gets the last spot. Completely mediocre, but hopefully Jay, Stewart and gonsalves can be that much closer. They all could have a shot at September call up next year.
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I think he might have a point. For non arm related injuries it would be more difficult to manage as a relief pitcher. I never really thought about it that way. With Meyer being a bust (my label, dare anyone to argue), Berrios struggling with command, Duffey blowing up, and ****ing Pat Dean in the rotation..... things don't look so good. Send May to AAA to stretch out and pray you didn't **** him up.
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Chargois recalled, May and Hughes to the DL
Badsmerf replied to DocBauer's topic in Minnesota Twins Talk
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I'm not worried. He's a bigot and he's going down. There are too many minorities and educated people in the country to elect him.
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Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania are all Clinton states imo. The southern states are in jeopardy too. With the high Hispanic populations i could see them coming out strong to defeat Trump. We will see i guess.
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Anybody catch Elizabeth Warren last night destroying Trump? This election is going to get ugly. By the end of it I very much believe Clinton is going to win by a historic amount. I also believe Gary Johnson is going to do far better than any third party has to date..... Especially if they let him in on debates. I could very much see the media doing this as an attempt to seal Trumps fate. Live up to that fourth branch CNN.
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Why was he pulled?
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It's only "common" to lean left because of the zealot social conservatism the gop has adopted in the last 10 years. Many progressive ideas are going to be a lot less partisan inn 20 years.
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Completely agree. The trade minister is easily the best. I don't care for the girl very much.
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Brilliant.
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I watched it right away. Loved it. I desperately need complexity in shows. Hopefully they take what was done well and continue it into the next season. Can't wait for it.
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They could give park a few more days off vs rhp in favor of arcia. I very much dislike how molitor constructs line-ups. At least gardy was slightly capable of taking advantage of splits.
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Again, it isn't always about the stats. They have a plan for him, and so far I think they've done pretty well by him. Besides, the major league rotation is stacked right now (i'm joking there, in case there was any doubt).
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Let kick or no leg kick, he looks like he is adjusting. He is swinging at better pitches, and laying off some just outside the zone. He should have started the year in AAA, we might have seen this version earlier.... or, he would have still needed to be sent back down and we would see this version later. I'm just glad he is with the twins and playing well. He will be fun to watch.
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That should be a reality check, but I'm sure it will go in one ear and out the other. The nra is a terrible organization. They are a big part of the reason the gop has trump as their candidate.
