2022 CONGRESSIONAL MIDTERM ELECTIONS (Page 3/10)
theBDub JAN 08, 10:32 AM

quote
Originally posted by cliffw:


Which other Republican would you prefer them to be united under ?



Justin Amash would’ve been my pick before he changed parties, but that’s probably a little too “on the nose” since I’m a Libertarian

Peter Meijer isn’t old enough, but I’m watching his career with interest.

I was a fan of Rand Paul for awhile, but he’s gone down the rabbit hole himself now and is unreliable.

Others are retiring because of how they’ve been treated by fellow Republicans. Adam Kinzinger would’ve been interesting to see in a leadership role.

The way I see it, Democrats are currently in a war between Democrats and Progressives. Republicans had their war between the Republicans and Trumpians already, and the Trumpians won. So there aren’t that many left that I’d support.
Fats JAN 08, 11:08 AM

quote
Originally posted by theBDub:


Justin Amash would’ve been my pick before he changed parties, but that’s probably a little too “on the nose” since I’m a Libertarian

Peter Meijer isn’t old enough, but I’m watching his career with interest.

I was a fan of Rand Paul for awhile, but he’s gone down the rabbit hole himself now and is unreliable.

Others are retiring because of how they’ve been treated by fellow Republicans. Adam Kinzinger would’ve been interesting to see in a leadership role.

The way I see it, Democrats are currently in a war between Democrats and Progressives. Republicans had their war between the Republicans and Trumpians already, and the Trumpians won. So there aren’t that many left that I’d support.



So you are a Libertarian that's trying to figure out if you support the Democrats or Republicans?

ray b JAN 08, 11:15 AM

quote
Originally posted by cliffw:


Define "voter suppression". Really, what the ruck does that mean ?



many many things LIKE GERRYMANDERS

legal suppression make it harder to vote by rules
one must register far in advance
one must prove a legal residence
have papers to prove the above
one can only vote at limited places and times
often moved or in remote locations
texas had a only ONE drop of box per county
poll watchers to challenge some voters
in the past there were tests or fees poll taxes to limit votes
LONGER AGO ONLY MONEYED CLASSES COULD VOTE
and groups were organized to terrorize people of color to prevent them voting

WHAT IT REALLY MEANS
IS THE Gop CAN'T WIN A FREE FAIR ELECTION

SO THEY CHEAT WITH RULES AND REGULATIONS
NOT ALLOWING FELONS TO VOTE IS A GOOD EXAMPLE
COMPLEX RULES AND MULTIPLE SIGNATURES ON A MAIL IN BALLOT IS AN OTHER

THE Gop WANTS FEWER VOTES NOT MORE
sourmash JAN 08, 11:26 AM
JFK election. Stolen from GOP's Richard Nixon.

Joseph Brandon. Stolen election.

Violent felons, do we want them voting? I'm ok with non-violent felons voting. Unless they're habitual offenders.

[This message has been edited by sourmash (edited 01-08-2022).]

ray b JAN 08, 11:47 AM
AVG USA election has 5 to 50 % voter turn out
of the registered voters who are far less then the number of citizens

the Gop want less voters
williegoat JAN 08, 11:55 AM
I want more voters and fewer ballots.
sourmash JAN 08, 12:01 PM
The GOP sucks because they allow the Dems to take the lead on destroying America. They don't offer an opposing alternative. As long as they can point the finger at the Dems for being the worst offenders, they'll go along with the destruction.
theBDub JAN 08, 12:15 PM

quote
Originally posted by Fats:


So you are a Libertarian that's trying to figure out if you support the Democrats or Republicans?



I won’t vote for another Republican until they denounce Trumpian fascism. The Republican Party lost me as a voter, along with many other moderates, when they refused to listen to or even consider their vote in Trump’s impeachment.

So no I’m not really trying to figure out who I support. I don’t support the Democrats, but when a moderate Democrat is an option, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Old Lar JAN 08, 01:48 PM
But the Democrats will vote for any socialist/communist who promises a handout to all who vote for them. Alway easy to spend someone else's money.
sourmash JAN 08, 02:07 PM
Trump is not fascist. People don't even know what the word means. He's a civic nationalist, constantly touting how minorities have never done better than under his admin. Never once will any politician say anything in support of White people.

Haven't we been economic fascists since (especially since) W? When private companies fail and the losses are spread to the taxpayer, but when they succeed they get to keep their profits, isn't that already fascism?