(May 22, 2016 at 1:44 pm)abaris Wrote: The American system never changed since it was first established. Voting day on an ordianry workday doesn't stand for a good good turnout. Most people will be busy earning a living.

The only thing where it changed was actually for the worse. When corporations were considered people having voices. That's when big money started to call the shots instead of the people. It's pretty bad in Europe, but it's worse in the USA. None of their politicians actually represent the people anymore. Only the ones bribing them.

Haha, totally silly statement. Changing voting day to a Tuesday was a change that happened in the early 20th century. There has been numerous and vast changes in the American system. Enfranchisement of blacks and women, abolishment of Jim Crow laws, the rise of Gerrymandering have all been changes for the good or the bad.

If the Donald wins, fuck democracy. I will refuse to participate in it and instead advocate for rule by a cabal of elite scientists.

(May 22, 2016 at 7:00 pm)Janice_Spokes Wrote: I know you atheists don't beleive in God or prophecy, but you might want to check this out:

Some random jackass spouts three signs from god relative to Trump's campaign:

1. Every time someone attacks him politically his poll numbers go up. Sign from god not to fuck with his anointed.

2. Megyn Kelly, because of her public altercation with the Donald, had a bucket next to her chair in case she became ill. Taken as another sign from god not to fuck with the anointed.

3. Those disrupting Trump rallies are in fact demons sent by the Kingdom of Darkness.

And I am implored to respect the beliefs of Christians. Fucking hilarious.

Clition. Really?

I'm still waiting for Janice's first non-shitpost.

(May 22, 2016 at 9:08 pm)Gemini Wrote: If the Donald wins, fuck democracy. I will refuse to participate in it and instead advocate for rule by a cabal of elite scientists.

Don't tell anyone but Trump is the real deal anti-christ.

(May 22, 2016 at 12:04 pm)AFTT47 Wrote:

(May 22, 2016 at 11:49 am)MrNoMorePropaganda Wrote: Hilary has no principles. She will endorse the positions of whomever gives her the most money.

How about backing up this idiotic claim.

One doesn't seek the Presidency for money - not that the Clintons are in any need of it. Bill and Hillary both could make millions annually just giving speeches. They're doing what they're doing because it's what they believe in.

How about that she's changed positions on things like gay marriage, NAFTA, the war in Iraq, will say that wall street opposes her while the shovel money into her campaign. That's just off the top of my head.  That's a lack of principles. It's not about personally enriching herself. It's about using that donation money to get power. The Democrats had an opportunity to nominate a principled, anti-war candidate. Instead they went with Hillary.

People shouldn't confuse strength with war-mongering. If anything, weakness is what gets you into conflict. It's a sad consequence of human failings. If you are weak, others will fall to temptation and take advantage of your weakness. This is especially true if you happen to be the richest, most influential power on the planet. As Mel Brooks said, "It's good to be King." But it also paints a big target on your back. You can't afford to be weak if you're the top dog. You must be strong or you must give up your position at the top.

If you're one of these non-Americans taking such a keen interest in our election, perhaps you want us to relinquish our position at the top. But who takes over for us? Do you want China as the top dog? Because that's what you're looking at. Who else is going to take over?

(May 23, 2016 at 2:06 am)AFTT47 Wrote: People shouldn't confuse strength with war-mongering. If anything, weakness is what gets you into conflict. It's a sad consequence of human failings. If you are weak, others will fall to temptation and take advantage of your weakness. This is especially true if you happen to be the richest, most influential power on the planet. As Mel Brooks said, "It's good to be King." But it also paints a big target on your back. You can't afford to be weak if you're the top dog. You must be strong or you must give up your position at the top.

If you're one of these non-Americans taking such a keen interest in our election, perhaps you want us to relinquish our position at the top. But who takes over for us? Do you want China as the top dog? Because that's what you're looking at. Who else is going to take over?

Power, like nature, abhors a vacuum.

Let's make a list of how many countries China has invaded and how many democratically elected leaders China has ousted from office and compare that list to a list of the United States interferences in other countries. Let's also make a list of terrible free trade deals imposed on countries by China and compared that list to the United States. China and Russia are not the enemy, yet they keep being demonized.

It amazes me how ignorant you are. The mainstream American media has really done a number on you. After people show you, myself included, issues Clinton has flip-flopped on, you chose to remain silent on that. Instead you attack us for being anti-American. If America was not to gung-ho then maybe they'd get a little more respect.

Yes, I want all NATO bases out of my country. But, equally, I don't think Russia is going to invade Europe. They have as much to lose if they do. If we look at Syria, America is helping to make a mess, but they do not want to clean up that mess. How many refugees has America taken in? They'd rather give money to known terrorists than pay for more aid to the refugees.