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Post by hs on Nov 15, 2022 6:34:34 GMT -5
It’s not just that easy to say voters didn’t want these Trump backed candidates, the Republicans didn’t want them either and actively campaigned against them also. IMO, Democrats have outsmarted the Republicans every step of the way in the past two elections and the Republicans are being just stupid. Did anyone else think it was odd that just a few weeks before the election it was leaked that Lindsey Graham was going to introduce a bill to ban abortions? Democrats pushed that hard and it worked. Mitch McConnell holds where the money goes in these elections and instead of sending money to places like Georgia, Arizona and Nevada, he sent money to Alaska to get his friend Murkowski reelected because they have a deal that she will vote for him for minority or majority leader however it pans out. Also, Democrats get behind their candidates no matter who they are. Look at Fetterman. McConnell and the Republican establishment actively campaigned against Oz and Mastriano. Only in very small circumstances, the Democrats get behind whoever they are running and the Republicans will infight against their own candidates if they are not in tow with what the establishment wants. And Trump now will absolutely seal Walker’s fate in Georgia. He will announce he is going to run again soon and will want all the attention on him and take it and resources away from Walker in Georgia and he will wind up losing. If you are a Republican, it is very sad and frustrating to see what is going on right now. Just my opinions of course
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Post by baldwintrack on Nov 15, 2022 11:55:42 GMT -5
We just disagree. You think McConnell is wrong I think Trump is wrong. Imo McConnell knows he needs the Trump candidates out because they aren’t electable. So he’s not finding them in hopes they stop running.
I think McConnell is going to save the party before he retires. He’s going to purge it of Trump and then win the presidency and the senate in 2024. He’s just “rebuilding” right now. I think he’s got the blueprint.
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Post by Downriver on Nov 15, 2022 13:55:38 GMT -5
With Biden's approval rating barely 40%, this election should have been a huge win across the board for the GOP. As one Democrat said, "Trump is our gift that just keeps on giving". He has lost 2 presidential elections by a combined 10 million votes against two not very popular opponents. Had the GOP essentially had anyone but Trump running in 2020, we'd probably have a Republican President right now. Essentially all of us independents have been voting blue because of Trump. Once he's gone, I personally will be glad I have 2 parties to pick my favorites from. A mix of liberals and conservatives is always a good thing.
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Post by baldwintrack on Nov 15, 2022 14:23:33 GMT -5
I did vote for Oz. Just not Mastriano.
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Post by baldwintrack on Nov 16, 2022 16:56:29 GMT -5
Trump vs Desantis will be interesting. I don't love Desantis. I can name a bunch more republicans I'd vote for over him. Larry Hogan from maryland is who ill hopefully get a shot to vote for. I like Kemp too from Georgia.
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Post by baldwintrack on Jan 5, 2023 20:30:49 GMT -5
Why is McCarthy negotiating with these idiots in his own party? They just keep moving the goalposts and will never be satisfied. He should negotiate with 10 democrats and this would be over in an hour.
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Post by Downriver on Jan 6, 2023 0:36:10 GMT -5
Why is McCarthy negotiating with these idiots in his own party? They just keep moving the goalposts and will never be satisfied. He should negotiate with 10 democrats and this would be over in an hour. I don't think the Democrats are interested. They're having too much fun watching the Republicans turning something that normally takes 1 vote in to one of the alltime clusterf#cks. McCarthy has already given away the farm trying to negotiate with the 20 idiots. It absolutely amazes me how they continually damage their own party. What's amazing is they have no one else that wants the job. I run the nomination in the background just to listen to the ongoing comedy. Hell, Gaetz even cast a vote for Trump. It just shows these clowns aren't interested in governing. I doubt we'll see any significant legislation come out of the house the next 2 years. If they can't even agree on a speaker, how will they ever get everyone on the same page to pass anything. Not to mention the Speaker would have to negotiate with the Democrats in the Senate to even get legislation to the President's desk.
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Post by baldwintrack on Jan 6, 2023 7:40:38 GMT -5
That would make sense. The democrats are too stupid to take an opportunity where they should get absolutely nothing and try to get something out of it. McCarthy wants the job so bad I do think he would give them something to get the votes and to stick it to his own dissenters.
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Post by emm8 on Jan 6, 2023 23:45:08 GMT -5
At 11:30 tonight..."same ol', same ol'"
"Vandalay Industries. And they want to be my latex salesmen/women? I don't think so!"
One, two, one, two, three, four, ow
People moving out, people moving in Why, because of the color of their skin Run, run, run but you sure can't hide
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth Vote for me and I'll set you free Rap on, brother, rap on
Well, the only person talking about love thy brother is the preacher And it seems nobody's interested in learning but the teacher Segregation, determination, demonstration, integration Aggravation, humiliation, obligation to our nation
Ball of confusion Oh yeah, that's what the world is today Woo, hey, hey
The sale of pills are at an all time high Young folks walking round with their heads in the sky The cities ablaze in the summer time
And oh, the beat goes on
Evolution, revolution, gun control, sound of soul Shooting rockets to the moon, kids growing up too soon Politicians say more taxes will solve everything
And the band played on
So, round and around and around we go Where the world's headed, nobody knows
Oh, great googa-looga, can't you hear me talking to you Just a ball of confusion Oh yeah, that's what the world is today Woo, hey
Fear in the air, tension everywhere Unemployment rising fast, the Beatles new record's a gas
And the only safe place to live is on an Indian reservation
And the band played on
Eve of destruction, tax deduction, city inspectors, bill collectors Mod clothes in demand, population out of hand, suicide, too many bills Hippies moving to the hills, people all over the world are shouting, end the war
And the band played on
Great googa-looga, can't you hear me talking to you Sayin' ball of confusion That's what the world is today, hey, hey
Let me hear ya, let me hear ya, let me hear ya Sayin', ball of confusion That's what the world is today, hey, hey Let me hear ya, let me hear ya, let me hear ya, let me hear ya, let me hear ya Ball of confusion
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Post by stones on Oct 5, 2023 16:11:33 GMT -5
hs how u doing I flew in to Philadelphia had dinner with a few friends on Broad street What a dump people sleeping on the streets maybe even living people begging for money using drugs ETC Clean up the city and these people pick who represents PA So happy to be out
Can't wait for Big Daddy to be back Trump/Haley is a winning ticket Can clean this mess up Brandon Biden is finished Guys on here will stick up for him but the smart Democrats want him OUT
Hilarious the following Department of Homeland Secruity (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas stated in a notice that there was an "acute and immediate need" to waive dozens of federal laws to build a border wall in south Texas where illegal migration has surged.
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Post by baldwintrack on Oct 5, 2023 18:20:47 GMT -5
If Biden or trump is as good as it gets then count me out of voting LOL. It’s unbelievable we have to pick between those two.
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Post by hs on Oct 5, 2023 19:37:27 GMT -5
hs how u doing I flew in to Philadelphia had dinner with a few friends on Broad street What a dump people sleeping on the streets maybe even living people begging for money using drugs ETC Clean up the city and these people pick who represents PA So happy to be out Can't wait for Big Daddy to be back Trump/Haley is a winning ticket Can clean this mess up Brandon Biden is finished Guys on here will stick up for him but the smart Democrats want him OUT Hilarious the following Department of Homeland Secruity (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas stated in a notice that there was an "acute and immediate need" to waive dozens of federal laws to build a border wall in south Texas where illegal migration has surged. I’m doing great stones. How have you been? Good to hear from you. I’ve kinda been down and out for about a year but coming back strong. Just had 2 knee replacements and finally got the VA to recognize my back injuries from the Navy and I’ve been slowly getting that better. I’m kinda pulling for Tulsi Gabbard to be VP. I think she is very smart. It’s kinda hard to also drive around Pittsburgh also. A lot of beggars and you see a lot of little tent cities popping up. It’s getting sad. Whoever gets the nomination it’s going to be total chaos this election season. The gloves will be off on both sides
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Post by baldwintrack on Oct 5, 2023 22:31:37 GMT -5
Pittsburgh is really sad. Only 2 or 3 years ago we were doing strong but new policies have changed a lot of things. It is isolated in a few really bad pockets. The stadium area is still very nice. The cultural district too. The finance district is fine and Pont Park area is nice with the activity of the college kids downtown. But the area on Smithfield St and part of the south side is an absolute hell hole.
I don’t think it’s too late. But a couple more years abd it will be like what is happening in other cities.
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Post by Downriver on Oct 6, 2023 8:12:47 GMT -5
If Biden or trump is as good as it gets then count me out of voting LOL. It’s unbelievable we have to pick between those two. Agree completely BT. The last thing we need is either of these old codgers, who may not even live through their next term. We need some younger blood and also need the nutjobs on both sides gone. We don't need any Trump wannabees or extreme left yahoos. What happened to the John Kasich's and other normal politicians from both sides.
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Post by baldwintrack on Oct 6, 2023 14:20:39 GMT -5
They can’t win a primary. Connor Lamb would be a PA senator for 36 years but he got clobbered in a primary by Fetterman who is an embarrassment to the state and for the party will be a threat to be replaced every 6 years. Will never have it easy.
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