Buttigieg seems to be a pretty smart dude. He speaks 7 languages, and learned Norwegian so that he could read the works of a particular author. Doesn't hurt that his mother is a linguist, I assume.
Buttigieg seems to be a pretty smart dude. He speaks 7 languages, and learned Norwegian so that he could read the works of a particular author. Doesn't hurt that his mother is a linguist, I assume.
I'm all in on Mayor Pete. His shop just launched cute shirts to help with the pronunciation problem, lol.
A few years ago, I read a study about how rudeness is contagious. Following news about Mayor Pete online, I'm convinced civility is contagious, as well. In contrast to pretty much any comments section, ever, comments on news stories and tweets about him are 99+% positive and CIVIL. Twice, I saw someone try to say "Oh, well, he trashed Hillary!" -- each time they were, politely, set straight by another commenter, and then they, no kidding, apologized and thanked the person who replied to them for providing context and clarity.
We need more of that. And he seems to be inspiring that civility in people.
I'm very impressed with his thoughtfulness, intelligence, and pragmatism. I had misgivings about his age, but, really, that's no longer an issue for me.
I'm excited about several other candidates, as well. -- Not Beto, though. There's no "there" there, and on that my millennial child and I agree.
All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it.
I'm all in on Mayor Pete. His shop just launched cute shirts to help with the pronunciation problem, lol.
A few years ago, I read a study about how rudeness is contagious. Following news about Mayor Pete online, I'm convinced civility is contagious, as well. In contrast to pretty much any comments section, ever, comments on news stories and tweets about him are 99+% positive and CIVIL. Twice, I saw someone try to say "Oh, well, he trashed Hillary!" -- each time they were, politely, set straight by another commenter, and then they, no kidding, apologized and thanked the person who replied to them for providing context and clarity.
We need more of that. And he seems to be inspiring that civility in people.
I'm very impressed with his thoughtfulness, intelligence, and pragmatism. I had misgivings about his age, but, really, that's no longer an issue for me.
I'm excited about several other candidates, as well. -- Not Beto, though. There's no "there" there, and on that my millennial child and I agree.
Seems like a good guy with a great future. I don’t think 2020 is his year, though, and I worry that once you’ve had one failed bid it sours future bids. I hope not.
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I'm all in on Mayor Pete. His shop just launched cute shirts to help with the pronunciation problem, lol.
A few years ago, I read a study about how rudeness is contagious. Following news about Mayor Pete online, I'm convinced civility is contagious, as well. In contrast to pretty much any comments section, ever, comments on news stories and tweets about him are 99+% positive and CIVIL. Twice, I saw someone try to say "Oh, well, he trashed Hillary!" -- each time they were, politely, set straight by another commenter, and then they, no kidding, apologized and thanked the person who replied to them for providing context and clarity.
We need more of that. And he seems to be inspiring that civility in people.
I'm very impressed with his thoughtfulness, intelligence, and pragmatism. I had misgivings about his age, but, really, that's no longer an issue for me.
I'm excited about several other candidates, as well. -- Not Beto, though. There's no "there" there, and on that my millennial child and I agree.
Buttigieg seems to be a pretty smart dude. He speaks 7 languages, and learned Norwegian so that he could read the works of a particular author. Doesn't hurt that his mother is a linguist, I assume.
My wife can't even watch Scott's Tots, it makes her so uncomfortable. I love that last line.. "Of all the empty promises...hands down that was the most generous.".
About HuffPo again... check out the headline and byline, both disparaging of Biden. She's a star... what's he... nothing... only 30 year senator and two term VP. And what's even sadder is that the article even admits their premise might be wrong considering both camps have denied the rumor. But don't let that stop you from trashing Biden.
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Living up to my name for a second: Being good at Twitter (or other social media) is not necessarily a skill that is transferable to things like diplomacy and making economic policy decisions. This should go without saying, but apparently that's no longer the case.
I've been a fan of Biden for a long time; I wanted him to be the nominee in 2008 (and 2016). I have some concerns about his age, but the idea that his experience and his noted ability to reach across the aisle should be discounted because there are all of these shiny new candidates who aren't as familiar (and who, therefore and thanks to their LACK OF EXPERIENCE have less baggage) is nonsense.
I got three hours of sleep last night, so I'm cranky. But, watching the same damn media clusterf--- that we saw in 2016 ramping up again now, I'm just going to keep saying that the most important skill our schools can teach students is critical thinking.
My older child begins every political discussion with "Well, Millennials want..." and I've started replying with "Are Millennials the Borg?!?" Younger, wiser child says he is going to wait until we are closer to the actual elections to pay close attention, because he thinks the field will have thinned a bit by then. -- smart guy, he is.
The two questions we (people planning to vote for the Dem candidate) need to keep in mind:
1) Who can win?
2) Who would do the best job? -- that means, restoring constitutional norms, restoring our global standing, addressing the really fundamental, important issues that are festering right now, not "Who will push through my pet policy item?" Seriously, if your house is on fire, it's the wrong time to be dithering over the most energy-efficient dishwasher.
Everything else is just noise.
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Living up to my name for a second: Being good at Twitter (or other social media) is not necessarily a skill that is transferable to things like diplomacy and making economic policy decisions. This should go without saying, but apparently that's no longer the case.
I've been a fan of Biden for a long time; I wanted him to be the nominee in 2008 (and 2016). I have some concerns about his age, but the idea that his experience and his noted ability to reach across the aisle should be discounted because there are all of these shiny new candidates who aren't as familiar (and who, therefore and thanks to their LACK OF EXPERIENCE have less baggage) is nonsense.
I got three hours of sleep last night, so I'm cranky. But, watching the same damn media clusterf--- that we saw in 2016 ramping up again now, I'm just going to keep saying that the most important skill our schools can teach students is critical thinking.
My older child begins every political discussion with "Well, Millennials want..." and I've started replying with "Are Millennials the Borg?!?" Younger, wiser child says he is going to wait until we are closer to the actual elections to pay close attention, because he thinks the field will have thinned a bit by then. -- smart guy, he is.
The two questions we (people planning to vote for the Dem candidate) need to keep in mind:
1) Who can win?
2) Who would do the best job? -- that means, restoring constitutional norms, restoring our global standing, addressing the really fundamental, important issues that are festering right now, not "Who will push through my pet policy item?" Seriously, if your house is on fire, it's the wrong time to be dithering over the most energy-efficient dishwasher.
Everything else is just noise.
I tend to favor more progressive policies because I think they will do a better job improving our country, but the nastiness from the far left is only hurting democratic chances for taking back the presidency.
To beat Trump, Democrats need to win back the swing states. Biden is the most relatable to this region, and is perfect person to shrug off relentless attacks from the orange menace.
Trying to create things in one step... Socialized health care or free college just doesn't perform well in swing states during a general election. These things need to happen gradually in a conservative country. It's urgent Progressives understand this.
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Living up to my name for a second: Being good at Twitter (or other social media) is not necessarily a skill that is transferable to things like diplomacy and making economic policy decisions. This should go without saying, but apparently that's no longer the case.
I've been a fan of Biden for a long time; I wanted him to be the nominee in 2008 (and 2016). I have some concerns about his age, but the idea that his experience and his noted ability to reach across the aisle should be discounted because there are all of these shiny new candidates who aren't as familiar (and who, therefore and thanks to their LACK OF EXPERIENCE have less baggage) is nonsense.
I got three hours of sleep last night, so I'm cranky. But, watching the same damn media clusterf--- that we saw in 2016 ramping up again now, I'm just going to keep saying that the most important skill our schools can teach students is critical thinking.
My older child begins every political discussion with "Well, Millennials want..." and I've started replying with "Are Millennials the Borg?!?" Younger, wiser child says he is going to wait until we are closer to the actual elections to pay close attention, because he thinks the field will have thinned a bit by then. -- smart guy, he is.
The two questions we (people planning to vote for the Dem candidate) need to keep in mind:
1) Who can win?
2) Who would do the best job? -- that means, restoring constitutional norms, restoring our global standing, addressing the really fundamental, important issues that are festering right now, not "Who will push through my pet policy item?" Seriously, if your house is on fire, it's the wrong time to be dithering over the most energy-efficient dishwasher.
Everything else is just noise.
I tend to favor more progressive policies because I think they will do a better job improving our country, but the nastiness from the far left is only hurting democratic chances for taking back the presidency.
To beat Trump, Democrats need to win back the swing states. Biden is the most relatable to this region, and is perfect person to shrug off relentless attacks from the orange menace.
Trying to create things in one step... Socialized health care or free college just doesn't perform well in swing states during a general election. These things need to happen gradually in a conservative country. It's urgent Progressives understand this.
All very well may be true with one exception- environment. Between over population, global warming, resource depletion and pollution (particularly plastic in the oceans), there is no time for being polite. It's do or die time and many are going to die regardless but I'm for reducing the casualties. And how many politicians even give serious voice to these concerns? Damn few.
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Living up to my name for a second: Being good at Twitter (or other social media) is not necessarily a skill that is transferable to things like diplomacy and making economic policy decisions. This should go without saying, but apparently that's no longer the case.
I've been a fan of Biden for a long time; I wanted him to be the nominee in 2008 (and 2016). I have some concerns about his age, but the idea that his experience and his noted ability to reach across the aisle should be discounted because there are all of these shiny new candidates who aren't as familiar (and who, therefore and thanks to their LACK OF EXPERIENCE have less baggage) is nonsense.
I got three hours of sleep last night, so I'm cranky. But, watching the same damn media clusterf--- that we saw in 2016 ramping up again now, I'm just going to keep saying that the most important skill our schools can teach students is critical thinking.
My older child begins every political discussion with "Well, Millennials want..." and I've started replying with "Are Millennials the Borg?!?" Younger, wiser child says he is going to wait until we are closer to the actual elections to pay close attention, because he thinks the field will have thinned a bit by then. -- smart guy, he is.
The two questions we (people planning to vote for the Dem candidate) need to keep in mind:
1) Who can win?
2) Who would do the best job? -- that means, restoring constitutional norms, restoring our global standing, addressing the really fundamental, important issues that are festering right now, not "Who will push through my pet policy item?" Seriously, if your house is on fire, it's the wrong time to be dithering over the most energy-efficient dishwasher.
Everything else is just noise.
I tend to favor more progressive policies because I think they will do a better job improving our country, but the nastiness from the far left is only hurting democratic chances for taking back the presidency.
To beat Trump, Democrats need to win back the swing states. Biden is the most relatable to this region, and is perfect person to shrug off relentless attacks from the orange menace.
Trying to create things in one step... Socialized health care or free college just doesn't perform well in swing states during a general election. These things need to happen gradually in a conservative country. It's urgent Progressives understand this.
All very well may be true with one exception- environment. Between over population, global warming, resource depletion and pollution (particularly plastic in the oceans), there is no time for being polite. It's do or die time and many are going to die regardless but I'm for reducing the casualties. And how many politicians even give serious voice to these concerns? Damn few.
Agreed, we have been dicking around this one too long. It's existential.
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I hope one of the following people gets the nomination: Warren, Sanders, or Biden. After the recent events, it's not a winnable election. I'd hate to see Mayor Pete or Beto flame out in an un-winnable election. They could have a chance in 2024 (likely against another Trump, so who knows) whereas the others can't because of age or Hillaryness.
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I hope one of the following people gets the nomination: Warren, Sanders, or Biden. After the recent events, it's not a winnable election. I'd hate to see Mayor Pete or Beto flame out in an un-winnable election. They could have a chance in 2024 (likely against another Trump, so who knows) whereas the others can't because of age or Hillaryness.
You are waaaaay too negative here. Why do you think it's unwinnable? Elections are won and lost on turnout. There are enough Democrats and left leaning people to win the upper midwest. The turnout was there at the midterms, which is very unusual for the D team.
I hope one of the following people gets the nomination: Warren, Sanders, or Biden. After the recent events, it's not a winnable election. I'd hate to see Mayor Pete or Beto flame out in an un-winnable election. They could have a chance in 2024 (likely against another Trump, so who knows) whereas the others can't because of age or Hillaryness.
You are waaaaay too negative here. Why do you think it's unwinnable? Elections are won and lost on turnout. There are enough Democrats and left leaning people to win the upper midwest. The turnout was there at the midterms, which is very unusual for the D team.
and given how Trump comports himself, the 43% of registered independent/unaffiliated has grown......
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I hope one of the following people gets the nomination: Warren, Sanders, or Biden. After the recent events, it's not a winnable election. I'd hate to see Mayor Pete or Beto flame out in an un-winnable election. They could have a chance in 2024 (likely against another Trump, so who knows) whereas the others can't because of age or Hillaryness.
I think there will be a recession in the next 18 months, and I think that will have a BIG impact. Remember, he has been stuck below 50% approval since day one, despite a robust economy. This administration is grossly unprepared to deal with a crisis of any kind; I mean, he appears to have selected the Michael Cohen of economists to be on the Fed. People who don't care about Russia very much will care if they lose their jobs and/or their retirement savings are wiped out AGAIN.
All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it.
I hope one of the following people gets the nomination: Warren, Sanders, or Biden. After the recent events, it's not a winnable election. I'd hate to see Mayor Pete or Beto flame out in an un-winnable election. They could have a chance in 2024 (likely against another Trump, so who knows) whereas the others can't because of age or Hillaryness.
I think there will be a recession in the next 18 months, and I think that will have a BIG impact. Remember, he has been stuck below 50% approval since day one, despite a robust economy. This administration is grossly unprepared to deal with a crisis of any kind; I mean, he appears to have selected the Michael Cohen of economists to be on the Fed. People who don't care about Russia very much will care if they lose their jobs and/or their retirement savings are wiped out AGAIN.
The dreaded inverted yield curve is not a good sign for the economy, nor are the anemic GDP predictions. I think you're absolutely right, as this is the biggest risk to Trump. Now I don't think we have anything in the range of 2008 on the horizon, but recession is coming. It has to..
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lmfao...at least US politics ain't boring.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-47587540
But unfortunately some Americans apparently see speaking another language than English as "elitist" and "un-American". Including Trump, of course
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And what's even sadder is that the article even admits their premise might be wrong considering both camps have denied the rumor. But don't let that stop you from trashing Biden.
https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5c952b88e4b0a6329e16565f
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I tend to favor more progressive policies because I think they will do a better job improving our country, but the nastiness from the far left is only hurting democratic chances for taking back the presidency.
To beat Trump, Democrats need to win back the swing states. Biden is the most relatable to this region, and is perfect person to shrug off relentless attacks from the orange menace.
Trying to create things in one step... Socialized health care or free college just doesn't perform well in swing states during a general election. These things need to happen gradually in a conservative country. It's urgent Progressives understand this.
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
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another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14