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Well, I wasn't scorched earth about it, but I did say that I found it desperate and cowardly ... no principles involved in that whatsoever. But man, well done.
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I say she should go, and answer all the moderator questions without any time limitations or rebuttal. Don't go scorched Earth on him ... I agree with Van on that ... she doesn't need to. Let Trump put the final nails in his own coffin unaided completely by her.
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Yeah, I'd say #4 was the biggest turning point ... from which there was no return. The others there was still a chance to ... move away from that ... but Gingrich reinforced the inroads of radicalization of the party. And #5 ... while Dubya was somewhat temperate, the people around him were not. And while I'm only speaking from my thought process, those around him were mostly running things and he was never his own voice. Not even really sure what his own voice was.
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Obama couldn't get much done? I think it's more that Congress refused to do its job despite Obama's attempts. People are angry about ineffectiveness and look to Trump because he's outside Washington. This because of Mitch McConnell and Republican leadership's plan to obstruct. That's been their strategy for a long time. Actually, this goes back to Newt Gingrich in the 90s. When I said this was their doing, it wasn't just in that they didn't stand up to Trump earlier because actual principles, it's because they intentionally didn't do their jobs. They created this atmosphere. And while I don't hold the Democrats blameless in this, I put more of the blame on Republican Party leadership.
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I was just having this discussion with a friend of mine at work. He, too, was disappointed initially she didn't come back at him with something great and he said he wondered about it all night. Why didn't she ... another missed opportunity to just put him away. But then he thought about and thinks she did right by not saying anything back because then she's dignified his statement with a response, even if it was a killer response. No matter how stupid that comment was, he thinks it was meant to bait her as much as just being Trump, and she didn't even give him one iota of a return, not a moment of her attention. Not sure if that was good or not ... but it's another way to look at it.
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I'm gonna say this and get dismissed for it, but I'm going to say it again anyway because it's what I truly believe ... I think cautious is the only way she could play it. I've seen and experienced too much in my own life ... when you come out strong and tough, you are a raging bitch, because well, women aren't supposed to be like that. Men are praised for it, women are not. But she can't come out too soft and demure, either; that wouldn't play at all. The only way she can play her campaign is cautious. There are many times I wish she had really gone on the attack, in a good way, and groan over too many missed opportunities, but I also understand why she can't. I believe that. Maybe not for this crowd here, because I think most all of you are beyond that, but for the general public, this is a thing. It really is. The standard that women have to play with is double and never right no matter what. It's changing, but it's not there yet. But once elected ... we will see. She then will have the opportunity to do what needs to be done in that regard, but she can't prior to being elected. I have read a few articles about Clinton's unpopularity, and it's interesting to note that her peaks of most unpopular have been at times when she was seeking power, i.e. running for office, but then her popularity goes up after.
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It depends on what she does in the next four years. You never know ... she could be great at her job. But it depends on how many votes the House and the Senate lose and how obstructionist they can be. The politics of compromise is something she is good at, so we'll see.
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I think that, in and of itself, speaks volumes. And not in a good way. They lashed themselves to him and now all this 'jumping ship' just looks ... desperate, imo. They, and by 'they' I mean the Republican party leadership, let this get to this point, and now they are grasping, desperately. Yeah, I guess 'coming to their senses' is a good thing, if I could believe this is about 'coming to their senses.' How many are jumping ship not because they are truly disgusted with who Trump is, who Trump always has been, but because they see him losing and want to try and not lose with him? What they are saying publicly rings false with me. They aren't standing on any firm principals here, despite some of the public messaging, they just aren't going down with a losing ship. As I said, desperate. Cowards.
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Happy Thanksgiving to our friends north of the border!
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I'm always nervous around elections because it ain't over 'til it's over. But I don't think replacing Trump is as simple as mounting a write-in campaign. Im not even sure about each state's laws in that regard. Here's an article I read about this: http://lawnewz.com/high-profile/heres-what-happens-if-donald-trump-drops-out-of-presidential-race/
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Right. But it's been longer since the Tigers won it. If that makes you feel any better. It doesn't me.
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Well ... it could have a coat tail effect ... if the opponents of whomever has endorsed/supported Trump can keep them connected and hammer away at it, but who knows.
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If you are strict with a decade being 10 years, it's been 11 since the White Sox were there, and won.
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Yeah ... I don't know the rules state by state on when they have to put someone on a ballot. Heck, voting has already begun in Chicago, and I'm sure absentee ballots are already being sent. But the GOP leadership could decide to throw their support to Gary Johnson. But then I just think that guarantees Clinton even more because, well, while many would jump ship, many will stay with Trump and that would further split the party. What a mess.
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I'd like to ... but this is just too pathetic. And that people are still justifying and defending this behavior ... of someone they want to lead this country and think is capable. Someone at work told me they think Clinton is a whore and that Chelsea isn't Bill's daughter and that he can't possibly have her lead our country because she wouldn't be a good moral leader and role model for his children (who are grown, btw), so he's voting for Trump. Yeah. Seriously. While I'd love to revel in it come November, and hope Clinton does win, the fact that this was even a contest is pathetic. I get why some don't want to vote for Clinton, I do ... but this? Disgusting. And to even put them on similar or equal stages? I'm just disgusted with too many people. It's sad and pathetic.
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Exactly. Thank you. Some just seem to steer the conversation that way. Enough already. Talk about the 40-man and who should come off it.
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Moderator warning: If you want to talk exclusively about Walker, please move it to one of the myriad of threads already started in him. If you want to talk about the 40-man then do it here. I'm now getting annoyed with the corruption of threads to this specific end and thread jacking is against policy.
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With Cleveland up 2-0 and the Jays up 2-0, I predict that North becomes a Cleveland fan in the next round.
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If he does drop out of the race, who do they get to run? Are they allowed to change the ballot? Or is that a state by state issue? And will this be good or bad for Clinton?
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Yeah, I'm not convinced of the series based on the first episode, but I'll watch another episode or two. However, I can't base my like or dislike on the success or lack of it of the movie which I haven't seen and likely won't. One of the best TV series of all time ... okay, IMO ... was, at best, a so-so movie: Buffy, the Vampire Slayer. So, you never know.
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Yep. I'm with you in that level of cynicism. And I'll go one further... there will be those who applaud him.
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My parents live there as well, but are year-rounders now. There is usually little clash with other relatives as my schedule is more flexible, not having to work around any school breaks. And for sure they report by then; at the very least catchers and pitchers, but a lot of the team is there anyway working out even if not officially.
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I'll be there at some point for a week or two, possibly consecutive, possibly not. I've been there every year for the past 16 yrs in a row, plus a few scattered others, no reason to think I won't be there this spring. Just haven't selected the dates yet.
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I'm still waiting for 'Life in Pieces' to start their new season. It's the best comedy I've seen in a while.
