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    Quote Originally Posted by USFREEDOM911 View Post
    A Bald Eagle would be excellent.

    "I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that's a storybook, man."
    — Joe Biden on Obama.

    Socialism is just the modern word for monarchy.

    D.C. has become a Guild System with an hierarchy and line of accession much like the Royal Court or priestly classes.

    Private citizens are perfectly able of doing a better job without "apprenticing".

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    Quote Originally Posted by Woko Haram View Post
    As much as I'd like to see the rise of more than just 2 viable parties in American politics, the current system usually requires running as a Republican or Democrat in order to win.

    The only way we'll get more than 2 viable parties in our political system is to implement approval voting, instant runoff voting, or single transferable votes. All of those are alternative voting systems that allow third party votes to be more than just "spoiler votes."
    See? Even he gets it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AProudLefty View Post
    Yes genius, there is no written reference to England.
    Ergo: The reason you're being mocked.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AProudLefty View Post
    Did I say that you said it or implied it?

    You asked us a question. You asked us if we think this is a good idea or not. I think it isn't a good idea because it gives Trump the appearance of being the King of America. Also it gives the appearance that we are going to have a new Party.
    your party's there. it's a wart on the lion's ass. just a bunch of cells...

    our body politic, our choice...politic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by USFREEDOM911 View Post
    Ergo: The reason you're being mocked.
    The only person being mocked is you.

    I have not once claimed that you mentioned King or England or that you implied it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Woko Haram View Post
    As much as I'd like to see the rise of more than just 2 viable parties in American politics, the current system usually requires running as a Republican or Democrat in order to win.

    The only way we'll get more than 2 viable parties in our political system is to implement approval voting, instant runoff voting, or single transferable votes. All of those are alternative voting systems that allow third party votes to be more than just "spoiler votes."
    Donald Trump has destroyed both parties.
    "I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that's a storybook, man."
    — Joe Biden on Obama.

    Socialism is just the modern word for monarchy.

    D.C. has become a Guild System with an hierarchy and line of accession much like the Royal Court or priestly classes.

    Private citizens are perfectly able of doing a better job without "apprenticing".

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    Quote Originally Posted by AProudLefty View Post
    The only person being mocked is you.

    I have not once claimed that you mentioned King or England or that you implied it.
    Untrue and this is just another example of you throwing a hissy fit, over having your ass kicked.

    Therefore there was no reason or logic behind your post, so you are being mocked for being an idiot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Darth Omar View Post
    The way to win national elections is not ignore significant segments of voters.

    Democrats lost in 2016 because they finally didn’t get away with ignoring the working class. You’re right that Trump doesn’t give a rats ass about Democrats—because he shouldn’t. What he should give a crap about are those Democrats that are being left behind by their own party.
    It's long past the time to blame Hillary for anything. When trump was elected president it became his duty to care about all citizens, not just his base.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigdog View Post
    Donald Trump has destroyed both parties.
    He's definitely changed a lot of the political paradigm, but it's similar to the previous occurrences in American history where the parties shifted in priorities.

    I would argue Trump has made the GOP more of a populist party. Because of this, he doesn't need to run as a third party or independent candidate. Also, he's raised a ton of money for the GOP lately, so I don't think he'd want to run against a candidate funded by the money he himself helped to raise.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Woko Haram View Post
    He's definitely changed a lot of the political paradigm, but it's similar to the previous occurrences in American history where the parties shifted in priorities.

    I would argue Trump has made the GOP more of a populist party. Because of this, he doesn't need to run as a third party or independent candidate. Also, he's raised a ton of money for the GOP lately, so I don't think he'd want to run against a candidate funded by the money he himself helped to raise.
    It is similar, tho I viewed Trump as a 3rd party candidate running as a repub. He learned from Perot's mistake.

    Everyone dismisses our 3rd parties as weak and worthless. Except when it's a close election, then the loser always blames 3rd party voters. Despite their small size, 3rd parties are much much more powerful in our country than they are ever given credit for. They often can influence the direction of the two major parties, as well as even decide which one wins.
    "I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that's a storybook, man."
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    Socialism is just the modern word for monarchy.

    D.C. has become a Guild System with an hierarchy and line of accession much like the Royal Court or priestly classes.

    Private citizens are perfectly able of doing a better job without "apprenticing".

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    Quote Originally Posted by christiefan915 View Post
    It's long past the time to blame Hillary for anything. When trump was elected president it became his duty to care about all citizens, not just his base.
    Yeah, we saw how much Obama and the Party of the Jackass cares about Conservatives. STFU you pathetic hypocrite.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nomad View Post
    Unless you just can't stand the idea of "ni**ers" teaching white kids.


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    Address the topic, not other posters.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigdog View Post
    It is similar, tho I viewed Trump as a 3rd party candidate running as a repub. He learned from Perot's mistake.

    Everyone dismisses our 3rd parties as weak and worthless. Except when it's a close election, then the loser always blames 3rd party voters. Despite their small size, 3rd parties are much much more powerful in our country than they are ever given credit for. They often can influence the direction of the two major parties, as well as even decide which one wins.
    True, but I'd argue Trump's strategy is very effective, mostly because he essentially made one party change to fit his priorities. That's easier than building a party from the ground up.

    Bernie seems to be attempting the same thing in the Democratic party.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Truth Detector View Post
    It's part of my signature now.....just wish there was a smaller version? HINT HINT.
    Was able to come up with this:

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    Quote Originally Posted by Woko Haram View Post
    True, but I'd argue Trump's strategy is very effective, mostly because he essentially made one party change to fit his priorities.
    How did the Republican Party change? What does Trump believe that are not in line with the Republican Party ideology?

    The ONLY major difference between Trump and previous milk toast Republicans is he can afford to take on the DC deep state. We need more like him.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nomad View Post
    Unless you just can't stand the idea of "ni**ers" teaching white kids.


    Quote Originally Posted by AProudLefty View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by USFREEDOM911 View Post
    Was able to come up with this:

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    I LIKE! TY!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nomad View Post
    Unless you just can't stand the idea of "ni**ers" teaching white kids.


    Quote Originally Posted by AProudLefty View Post
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