US Politics/2016 Election Pick Your Poison Master Thread

[ilherman]

 

Just got this email from the White House

THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT OUT SAFETY - THEY ARE TRYING TO MAKE US EMOTIONAL WHILE IGNORING OUR SAFETY







I came to the United States as a refugee when I was 11 years old. My father was a diplomat and a strong supporter of democracy in Czechoslovakia, so when the Communists took over, we were forced into exile as refugees. In November 1948, we were welcomed to the United States of America.

Becoming a U.S. citizen is the most important thing that ever happened to me. My father said that when we were in Europe during WWII people would say, “We are sorry for your troubles and hope that you have everything you need; by the way, when will you be leaving to go back home?”

But in America, people said: “We are sorry for your troubles and hope that you have everything you need; by the way, when will you become a citizen?”

America resettles more refugees than any other nation because it reflects one of our noblest traditions as a nation: providing support to those who are most vulnerable.

With the world facing the largest mass displacement on record since World War II, it has never been more important for world leaders to follow America’s example and work together to do more to support refugees.

Today, President Obama is hosting a Refugee Summit meeting to encourage more world leaders to step up and make new commitments to support the critical work of resettling refugees and helping them rebuild their lives. You can watch the President’s speech here at 3:35 PM Eastern.

Under President Obama, we’ve increased the number of refugees resettling this year to 85,000 – including 10,000 Syrian refugees. Starting next week, the United States will commit to resettling 110,000 refugees from around the world over the coming year.

And with refugees undergoing the most rigorous screening of any kind of traveler, he’s shown that we can welcome refugees while ensuring our own safety.

As a former Secretary of State, I can tell you that President Obama’s leadership in this global crisis is critical to our national security.

When countries with insufficient resources take in refugees, it creates more instability, not just at the frontlines of this crisis, but around the world. If we were to slam the door in the faces of refugees with certain religious backgrounds, we would defy our history and our principles of pluralism and diversity. As we talk to other nations about what more needs to be done to tackle this crisis, it’s important that President Obama is setting this example.

When I came here as a child, I will never forget sailing into New York Harbor for the first time and beholding the Statute of Liberty. I did not have to face refugee camps or the kind of danger that many refugees endure. But like all refugees, I shared a hope to live a safe life with dignity and a chance to give back to my new country.

Together, we can help refugees rebuild their lives and live with dignity once again.

Thank you,

Madeleine Albright
Former U.S. Secretary of State

[yoohoo]

easy for her to say, while ppl cant make ends meet. Wheres all that wellfare $ coming from? From our pockets....

[ShlockDoc]

Just got this email from the White House

THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT OUT SAFETY - THEY ARE TRYING TO MAKE US EMOTIONAL WHILE IGNORING OUR SAFETY

It does look like are trying to get ahead of the argument that we should stem immigration because of the terrorist attacks. A little bit of political misdirection.

[yuneeq]

It does look like are trying to get ahead of the argument that we should stem immigration because of the terrorist attacks. A little bit of political misdirection.

The D's should try to avoid the issue right now when Ahmad Rahami is still fresh in our minds.

[Moshe123]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-used-258000-from-his-charity-to-settle-legal-problems/2016/09/20/adc88f9c-7d11-11e6-ac8e-cf8e0dd91dc7_story.html

Donald Trump spent more than a quarter-million dollars from his charitable foundation to settle lawsuits that involved the billionaire’s for-profit businesses

[Toasted]

Now that his chances have improved, is he back to acting like a 2 year old?

Hillary Clinton is taking the day off again, she needs the rest. Sleep well Hillary - see you at the debate!
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/778238281196662784
 

[David Smith]

Now that his chances have improved, is he back to acting like a 2 year old?

Hillary Clinton is taking the day off again, she needs the rest. Sleep well Hillary - see you at the debate!
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/778238281196662784

He was always acting like a 2 year old. The campaign just let him out of the rubber room.

[ilherman]

Now that his chances have improved, is he back to acting like a 2 year old?

Hillary Clinton is taking the day off again, she needs the rest. Sleep well Hillary - see you at the debate!
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/778238281196662784

Nah. This doesn't bother me. This is him. The things that bothered me about him he stopped.

[Yammer]

Just got this email from the White House

THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT OUT SAFETY - THEY ARE TRYING TO MAKE US EMOTIONAL WHILE IGNORING OUR SAFETY

They definitely got you emotional..

[Super Speed]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-used-258000-from-his-charity-to-settle-legal-problems/2016/09/20/adc88f9c-7d11-11e6-ac8e-cf8e0dd91dc7_story.html

Donald Trump spent more than a quarter-million dollars from his charitable foundation to settle lawsuits that involved the billionaire’s for-profit businesses

And HRC used only about 6% of her charity for charity purposes.

[aygart]

[Baruch]

If Trump wins the election, will it show that the Supreme Court needs term limits?

Now that the Supreme Court is an unabashed political institution, (see Bush v. Gore, Obergefell v. Hodges, etc.), it has become too important for lifetime appointments.

Many Conservatives and Republicans would never vote for Trump, and are disgusted by him. But because of the Supreme Court being the most important political institution in the country, and having lifetime appointments, they are forced to vote for him.

There is a flaw in our democracy. Someone can be like by 50% of 1 party, and be disdained by 75% of the electorate, and still win the election because of the Supreme Court.

If Trump wins, and does disastrous damage to the USA, will lifetime appointments to the Supreme Court be reconsidered?

[aygart]

If Trump wins the election, will it show that the Supreme Court needs term limits?

Now that the Supreme Court is an unabashed political institution, (see Bush v. Gore, Obergefell v. Hodges, etc.), it has become too important for lifetime appointments.

Many Conservatives and Republicans would never vote for Trump, and are disgusted by him. But because of the Supreme Court being the most important political institution in the country, and having lifetime appointments, they are forced to vote for him.

There is a flaw in our democracy. Someone can be like by 50% of 1 party, and be disdained by 75% of the electorate, and still win the election because of the Supreme Court.

If Trump wins, and does disastrous damage to the USA, will lifetime appointments to the Supreme Court be reconsidered?

If you think it is political now just wait until it is no longer lifetime.

[Work-for-ur-muny]

Nah. This doesn't bother me. This is him. The things that bothered me about him he stopped.

Like what?

[good sam]

If you think it is political now just wait until it is no longer lifetime.

+1
If it's too political, why would you want to take away the only aspect that makes it apolitical?

[aygart]

+1
If it's too political, why would you want to take away the only aspect that makes it apolitical?

because he doesn't like trump

[Baruch]

+1
If it's too political, why would you want to take away the only aspect that makes it apolitical?

What I mean by political, is that the decisions of the Supreme Court are based on political views, not legal views.

Appointing political lawmakers has a 4-6 year term. Legal positions are lifetime, because the decisions are supposed to be unbiased.

because he doesn't like trump

I was trying to start an intelligent discussion. Please leave your 5th grade insights to yourself. Thanks.

[aygart]

That was about as transparent as how some liberals say every time some says something negative about Hillary it is sexist and about equal as far as intelligent conversations

[Baruch]

That was about as transparent as how some liberals say every time some says something negative about Hillary it is sexist and about equal as far as intelligent conversations

I agree, youre on equal footing with those liberals.

[good sam]

What I mean by political, is that the decisions of the Supreme Court are based on political views, not legal views.

Appointing political lawmakers has a 4-6 year term. Legal positions are lifetime, because the decisions are supposed to be unbiased.

Sounds like you're agreeing with me?