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Wichita
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MAR 04, 08:17 PM
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MAR 04, 08:21 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Doni Hagan:
A photo was posted on my FB page I just KNEW some of you guys here would absolutely love.
I'll allow it to speak for itself.
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Oh look!
Another Foolbook Photoshop
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pokeyfiero
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MAR 04, 08:21 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Doni Hagan:
Okay....I'm posting this primarily as a basis for debate. I've been discussing this article with friends from both sides of the political spectrum on my FB page and figured I'd do the same here.
If you are inclined to make it personal, kindly ignore it. Thanks.
http://www.salon.com/2016/0...thing/[/URL][/QUOTE]
I think bias and racism are mutually perpetuating.
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Doni Hagan
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MAR 04, 08:44 PM
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Here's the cynic in me speaking out.
Trump may be many objectional things but I honestly do feel being a poor gauge of "what the people want" isn't among them. I suspect he, in his desire to enter politics in a big way (after all, He's The Donald....how else would he do it?), he looked at the Democratic field and surmised he had little if any chance of "out-Hillarying" Hillary nor would he be taken seriously by the same voter who would be attracted to Sanders. BUT there was a glaring hole on the Republican side for a candidate who tossed aside the subtle "dog whistle" politics and grabbed a megaphone instead. I am always struck by those who, after Trump's more incendiary statements proclaim "He said just what I'm thinking." He tapped into a sentiment that's been growing ever since the Tea Party began to flex their political muscles.
To me, his approach has, from Day One, seemed well-orchestrated to appeal to that percentage of "the base" that felt disenfranchised by the GOP elites, fed up with anything they perceived as "moderate", were decidedly anti-intellectual and, yes, more outspoken about their biases than their fellow Republicans. And damned if it didn't work.
Either that or he is indeed "trolling" the party and making it up as he goes along.[This message has been edited by Doni Hagan (edited 03-04-2016).]
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maryjane
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MAR 04, 09:37 PM
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I think it is a bit of both, tho admittedly, this election cycle I have paid very little attention to what any of the candidates are saying or doing.
Is he repeating what a lot of people are thinking? Probably, as do all politicians when they try to say what any particular demographic may want to hear.
Making it up as he goes? No doubt--I've never seen a candidate yet that didn't do so to some degree or another. The statements change depending who the audience is and where in the nation they are speaking.
I do know, that something needs to be done about the illegal immigrant problem, and the porous borders we have, particularly the southern border. It's been a problem for border states for about 4 decades, and has now begun to affect virtually all the states as the personnel involved in illegal immigration has moved 'inland'. Whether a physical wall is built or a legal wall is enforced is moot--either would work as well as the other assuming all our laws are strictly enforced, tho the physical wall would likely be much much more expensive to build and monitor. I really tho, have not read any details about this wall thing.
Do I think Trump is a racist? Probably not, tho he will certainly be accused of it. He's just using the illegal immigration issue to good political ends--good to him anyway. In the real world of politics, anyone who doesn't share the Democrat's view on immigration is automatically considered by the left as racist or at least racially biased.
The Klan, in 2016? Until this latest David Duke thing came up, I cannot remember the last time I heard anyone around (my locality) here even mention KKK.
I will say this. There are lots of people I once knew very well, that I can honestly say I no longer know about. I don't know where their hearts are, or what their mindset is. If someone asked me what one of the old Marines is like today, that I used to converse with online back in the mid 90s or early 2000s, I wouldn't have a clue how to answer. I know how they were then, but not today.
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pokeyfiero
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MAR 04, 09:40 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Doni Hagan:
Here's the cynic in me speaking out.
Trump may be many objectional things but I honestly do feel being a poor gauge of "what the people want" isn't among them. I suspect he, in his desire to enter politics in a big way (after all, He's The Donald....how else would he do it?), he looked at the Democratic field and surmised he had little if any chance of "out-Hillarying" Hillary nor would he be taken seriously by the same voter who would be attracted to Sanders. BUT there was a glaring hole on the Republican side for a candidate who tossed aside the subtle "dog whistle" politics and grabbed a megaphone instead. I am always struck by those who, after Trump's more incendiary statements proclaim "He said just what I'm thinking." He tapped into a sentiment that's been growing ever since the Tea Party began to flex their political muscles.
To me, his approach has, from Day One, seemed well-orchestrated to appeal to that percentage of "the base" that felt disenfranchised by the GOP elites, fed up with anything they perceived as "moderate", were decidedly anti-intellectual and, yes, more outspoken about their biases than their fellow Republicans. And damned if it didn't work.
Either that or he is indeed "trolling" the party and making it up as he goes along.
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It's like some colossal grunge **** orgy.
Trump represents the republican church of the unfaithful!
And upon Trumps forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, America THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.
The story doesn't end well as I recall. LOL
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maryjane
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MAR 04, 09:47 PM
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| quote | And upon Trumps forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, America THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.
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They got all that on one person's forehead? A really small font?
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pokeyfiero
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MAR 04, 10:05 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by maryjane:
They got all that on one person's forehead? A really small font? |
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Maybe it is more condensed in Hebrew?
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Wichita
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MAR 05, 12:04 AM
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Trump a reborn Teddy?
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spark1
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MAR 05, 12:31 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Wichita:
Trump a reborn Teddy?
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Just what we need, more National Forests. 
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