Quote:Why is it Politics has no turned into an us verses them? Why?

Something to do with all the poetry, maybe?  (wait for it)

Boru

(July 11, 2018 at 12:37 am)Rev. Rye Wrote:

(July 11, 2018 at 12:34 am)Joods Wrote: Lol nope. I'm only second generation born in this country. My family can be traced back to Calabria, Sicily. We get the things done. By the way,  my maiden name translated, means maker of little shoes.
I'm familiar with the concrete variety.

Well, why didn't you say you could be traced back to Sicily? That changes everything.

We were able to go back 12 generations. It's pretty fascinating. I would love to travel there one day.

(July 10, 2018 at 6:08 pm)Libertarian God Wrote: Seems now when you disagree with a Trumpster they respond with: GET OVER YOU LIBTRARD CUCK!!! WE ARE WINNING THIS IS NO LONGER YOUR COUNTRY ANYMORE!!!"

OR: I'M ENJOYING ALL THESE LIBERAL TEARS!!!




Now why is it Americas political situation has now turned into what sports are. Petty rivalries and seeing the other side "loose"? It sure seems those who support Trump are more interested in seeing the "other side" get upset.

Shouldn't it be America winning is upholding our constitution, maintaining peace and helping ALL Americans?

They spent eight years furious about who was in the 'Formerly White House'. It's not surprising that they don't act any better when they perceive that they have an advantage. It's about about doing what's best for the country with them, it's winning at their petty spite games.

(July 11, 2018 at 10:06 am)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote:

(July 10, 2018 at 6:08 pm)Libertarian God Wrote: Seems now when you disagree with a Trumpster they respond with: GET OVER YOU LIBTRARD CUCK!!! WE ARE WINNING THIS IS NO LONGER YOUR COUNTRY ANYMORE!!!"

OR: I'M ENJOYING ALL THESE LIBERAL TEARS!!!




Now why is it Americas political situation has now turned into what sports are. Petty rivalries and seeing the other side "loose"? It sure seems those who support Trump are more interested in seeing the "other side" get upset.

Shouldn't it be America winning is upholding our constitution, maintaining peace and helping ALL Americans?

They spent eight years furious about who was in the 'Formerly White House'. It's not surprising that they don't act any better when they perceive that they have an advantage. It's about about doing what's best for the country with them, it's winning at their petty spite games.

When this kind of thing comes up with my republican family, talking about how bad the left is, I love saying "Not fun when it's your side now, is it?". Because yeah, it's not like they were joe cool when Obama got in.

(July 10, 2018 at 6:08 pm)Libertarian God Wrote: Seems now when you disagree with a Trumpster they respond with: GET OVER YOU LIBTRARD CUCK!!! WE ARE WINNING THIS IS NO LONGER YOUR COUNTRY ANYMORE!!!"

OR: I'M ENJOYING ALL THESE LIBERAL TEARS!!!




Now why is it Americas political situation has now turned into what sports are. Petty rivalries and seeing the other side "loose"? It sure seems those who support Trump are more interested in seeing the "other side" get upset.

Shouldn't it be America winning is upholding our constitution, maintaining peace and helping ALL Americans?

, "the two sides are the same" is BULLSHIT.

The "us vs them" rhetoric is coming from the right and was started by the right. Conservatism in our species comes from a place of fear of change. Progressives promote inclusion and a wider understanding of humanity. 

The only real closeness between the parties is that one is being forced to play the economic game on the terms of the GOP and that deregulation and "don't tax the rich" started with Reagan. Democrat VOTERS gave up back then and we have only really cared about some elections not every election at the local and state level. That has put our politicians on the left in the position to play the game based on the GOP narrative.

If our voters would speak out every day, and vote in every election, we could control the narrative and win more.

(July 11, 2018 at 10:21 am)Brian37 Wrote:

(July 10, 2018 at 6:08 pm)Libertarian God Wrote: Seems now when you disagree with a Trumpster they respond with: GET OVER YOU LIBTRARD CUCK!!! WE ARE WINNING THIS IS NO LONGER YOUR COUNTRY ANYMORE!!!"

OR: I'M ENJOYING ALL THESE LIBERAL TEARS!!!




Now why is it Americas political situation has now turned into what sports are. Petty rivalries and seeing the other side "loose"? It sure seems those who support Trump are more interested in seeing the "other side" get upset.

Shouldn't it be America winning is upholding our constitution, maintaining peace and helping ALL Americans?

, "the two sides are the same" is BULLSHIT.

The "us vs them" rhetoric is coming from the right and was started by the right. Conservatism in our species comes from a place of fear of change. Progressives promote inclusion and a wider understanding of humanity. 

The only real closeness between the parties is that one is being forced to play the economic game on the terms of the GOP and that deregulation and "don't tax the rich" started with Reagan. Democrat VOTERS gave up back then and we have only really cared about some elections not every election at the local and state level. That has put our politicians on the left in the position to play the game based on the GOP narrative.

If our voters would speak out every day, and vote in every election, we could control the narrative and win more.

This is also known as the 'I thought he was going to hit me so I hit him back first' school of civil discourse.

Boru

(July 10, 2018 at 7:12 pm)SteelCurtain Wrote: I object to sports rivalries being deemed petty, my good sir.

If I could take a shit on @Joods lawn the week before the Steelers kick the Ravens' ass, I probably wouldn't even do it. How's that for petty!

I wish Ohio actually had a professional football team.

You know why Columbus doesn't have a professional football team? Because, then Cleveland and Cincinnati would want one too.

(July 11, 2018 at 10:17 am)Chad32 Wrote:

(July 11, 2018 at 10:06 am)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: They spent eight years furious about who was in the 'Formerly White House'. It's not surprising that they don't act any better when they perceive that they have an advantage. It's about about doing what's best for the country with them, it's winning at their petty spite games.

When this kind of thing comes up with my republican family, talking about how bad the left is, I love saying "Not fun when it's your side now, is it?". Because yeah, it's not like they were joe cool when Obama got in.

I don't think many on the Left would consider putting T.rump's face on the "running nigger" targets. Obama's was popular for that. Advocating murdering the President and using racism as the motivator. Go Right! Stay classy!

(July 11, 2018 at 11:39 am)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote:

(July 11, 2018 at 10:17 am)Chad32 Wrote: When this kind of thing comes up with my republican family, talking about how bad the left is, I love saying "Not fun when it's your side now, is it?". Because yeah, it's not like they were joe cool when Obama got in.

I don't think many on the Left would consider putting T.rump's face on the "running nigger" targets. Obama's was popular for that. Advocating murdering the President and using racism as the motivator. Go Right! Stay classy!

Yeah, that's fucked up.

(July 11, 2018 at 10:37 am)A Theist Wrote:

(July 10, 2018 at 7:12 pm)SteelCurtain Wrote: I object to sports rivalries being deemed petty, my good sir.

If I could take a shit on @Joods lawn the week before the Steelers kick the Ravens' ass, I probably wouldn't even do it. How's that for petty!

I wish Ohio actually had a professional football team.

You know why Columbus doesn't have a professional football team? Because, then Cleveland and Cincinnati would want one too.

Hey, you got a pervert congressman.  You should settle for that.