All-purpose news and politics thread: Two Steps Beyond!(Part II)

[WestPhillyPunisher]

Remember a few months back when we found out that the guy running for retiring Rep. Tom Garrett's seat, Denver Riggleman, was a Bigfoot porn enthusiast?

Well, even if that isn't off-putting enough, he just put the onus on sexual assault victims on women needing "better educating" about how to avoid being raped.

Republican Party is clearly in great shape with a month to go before the election.

While it could be said that these neanderthals are taking their cues from President "Grab 'Em By The P***y", a goodly number of these shitstains were already bad actors long before Trump stuck his stubby fingers into politics.

[InformationGeek]

Hmmmm... looks like Bobby Boy wants a profile.

.@SenBobCorker tells two survivors of sexual assault: “I know this is fun for y’all”

[Iron Maiden]

This was so crazy I figured it would be worth a laugh to post

Michael Avenatti challenges Donald Trump Jr to a mixed martial arts charity match.

They've been twitter feuding since Don Jr posted that when Anthony Weiner gets out of jail, he can be Avenatti's running mate in 2020.

I doubt Don Jr will go for it but it might be fun to watch.

[Tami]

Michael Bloomberg, former Mayor of NYC, re-registered as a Democrat.

[worstblogever]

Hmmmm... looks like Bobby Boy wants a profile.

At this point, I'm laying even odds that the GOP puts "rape apologism" directly into the Republican party platform at the 2020 RNC.

[worstblogever]

Michael Bloomberg, former Mayor of NYC, re-registered as a Democrat.

He's probably gearing up for a presidential run. I wish he wouldn't.

[ed2962]

The Dragon Team-Up is happening!
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kanye-w...t-white-house/

[GOLGO 13]

Michael Bloomberg, former Mayor of NYC, re-registered as a Democrat.

See this is what a REAL NY billionaire looks like.

[WestPhillyPunisher]

At this point, I'm laying even odds that the GOP puts "rape apologism" directly into the Republican party platform at the 2020 RNC.

I'd be shocked if that DIDN'T happen. The GOP is so far gone, anything disgusting is likely, if not probable.

The Dragon Team-Up is happening!
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kanye-w...t-white-house/

Kanye and He Went To Jared. Unbelievable. That would be like Reba McIntyre and Cardi B. teaming up to do a song.

[Tami]

He's probably gearing up for a presidential run. I wish he wouldn't.

If it wasn't for his age, I'd think he'd make a good President. I mean, he's 76. I already had decided that, unless the other choices were really bad, I probably wouldn't vote for anyone 70 and older. Even if that sounds ageist, I see it as more practical. I'd want to elect someone who could stay in office for 8 years, not a 4 year candidate.

[WestPhillyPunisher]

If it wasn't for his age, I'd think he'd make a good President. I mean, he's 76. I already had decided that, unless the other choices were really bad, I probably wouldn't vote for anyone 70 and older. Even if that sounds ageist, I see it as more practical. I'd want to elect someone who could stay in office for 8 years, not a 4 year candidate.

You're not alone with that viewpoint. I want to the Dems invigorate and fire up the party for the 2020 election with fresh, young blood and fresh ideas on governing. I'm not all that interested in the party's geriatric brigade where Elizabeth Warren (if she ever stops vacillating and finally decides to run) would, at 70 next year, be the kid of that bunch.

[Iron Maiden]

I think Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden are both too old but right now they are probably better at campaigning.

Should the Democrats try to match the Trump roadshow and send someone out there to fire people up? I'd like to think that old-style stuff isn't needed anymore. IMO the people that show up for Trump are those that remember him as a TV Star. They could care less about his policies. They just want a show.

[WestPhillyPunisher]

I think Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden are both too old but right now they are probably better at campaigning.

While I tend to believe hate and spite are the only things that keep Trump going, despite his horrific dietary habits and aversion to exercise (save for golf), I wouldn't want to wake up in the morning, turn on the news and learn he stroked out in the middle of the night. Being president takes a godawful toll, both physically and mentally, the rumors about Reagan being in the early stages of Alzheimer's during his second term were worrisome as there's no telling what he might've done while not in sound mind. Since Biden and Sanders will both be pushing 80 next year, I don't want to worry that the Leader of the Free World might not survive his term.

Should the Democrats try to match the Trump roadshow and send someone out there to fire people up? I'd like to think that old-style stuff isn't needed anymore. IMO the people that show up for Trump are those that remember him as a TV Star. They could care less about his policies. They just want a show.

I think the Dems need a fiery campaigner, not a showman or carnival barker like Trump, someone who can fire up the base by presenting a strong message that will get people enthused and eager to vote, someone like Obama had been a decade ago. That's what I want in a candidate.

[BeastieRunner]

I think the Dems need a fiery campaigner, not a showman or carnival barker like Trump, someone who can fire up the base by presenting a strong message that will get people enthused and eager to vote, someone like Obama had been a decade ago. That's what I want in a candidate.

*cough* Duckworth *cough*

[SuperiorIronman]

No, Democrats really shouldn't create there own Trump. Being President is about helping keep the nation secure and content, not about tackling personal goals and dick raising contests.

Trump is something that is unprecedented. It's a level of incompetence and evil we will never truly see again in this mixture. It's archaic, racist, incompetent, treasonous, full of rape/Nazi apologists, isolationist, economically incompetent, and is run by people that have gone bankrupt both financially and ethically. This is a mixture we will not see again for a long time. These are people who will die in office or a little after this administration. The people who make this possible will quietly disappear, you can guarantee that. Making another Trump is not the answer.

What would get Democrats in control again? Get on the side of the people, but unlike Trump, actually fulfill that bargain.
-Building initiatives like for Florida who is constantly getting pelted by Hurricanes to make cities safer.
-Take the initiatives to roll out funding to help upgrade schools to prevent shootings
-Gun buybacks as a form of tax incentive
-Initiative to hire guards out of the military for schools so that they can retain employment and keep kids safe
-Create funding for medicinal developments
-Campaign for Marijuana legalization with new developments to help the industry, Marijuana derived medicines maybe?
-Fund and assist in development of clean energy sources and implementation - Tesla is already rolling out cleaner cars, maybe an incentive to create lower-cost variants?
-Advanced transportation - boring company train-line

They can do all of this without getting in-line for the presidency but by the time they do the people will have turned on the GOP. Because if you make the people's live's better they will reciprocate that. Everybody loves a hero, not empty promises.