(October 19, 2019 at 9:23 am)Fierce Wrote:

(October 19, 2019 at 8:46 am)Athene Wrote: I'm purchasing and moving to an unoccupied island. 

I'm currently in the process of writing a new novel whereby Not Trump was elected for a second term and completely destroyed the country to the point where the rest of the world just completely cut off all ties. The setting is the twenty-second century and involves an individual who travels to the broken America that has been shown on the news, and he discovers it is much worse than portrayed.

Futuristic apocalypse style novel.

Sounds interesting.

Careful, though--It could come off as parody. 
Paul Ryan might start toting it around and extolling it's virtues like a lovesick puppy.

You could find yourself totally Taylor Swift-ed.
Lol

The only worthwhile politicians are the ones who are pushing up Daisies

(October 19, 2019 at 7:26 am)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: "In any election you may not find someone to vote FOR, but you can always find someone to vote AGAINST."

The nobler instincts of the people are airy fantasies that does no good to support. But the baser instincts of people are absolutely concrete enough to fight against.

(October 19, 2019 at 5:52 pm)Anomalocaris Wrote:

(October 19, 2019 at 7:26 am)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: "In any election you may not find someone to vote FOR, but you can always find someone to vote AGAINST."

The nobler instincts of the people are airy fantasies that does no good to support. But the baser instincts of people are absolutely concrete enough to fight against.

Gosh, thanks for explaining.

Boru

(October 19, 2019 at 6:33 pm)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote:

(October 19, 2019 at 5:52 pm)Anomalocaris Wrote: The nobler instincts of the people are airy fantasies that does no good to support. But the baser instincts of people are absolutely concrete enough to fight against.

Gosh, thanks for explaining.

Boru

I can’t help it if my optimism shows through some times.

Not sure how optimism shows through by simply (and pointlessly) restating what someone else said, but OK.

Boru

(October 19, 2019 at 3:30 am)AFTT47 Wrote: We're on the same page. All things being equal, I would prefer a female President but if the primary were held today, I would vote for Joe Biden. If the general election were held today, I would take time off from work to vote for almost anyone running opposed to Trump. A homeless drunk would get my vote over Trump.

I'm not so sure about the homeless drunk bit But yes I'd vote for almost anyone except Trump as well.

(October 19, 2019 at 8:46 am)Athene Wrote: I'm purchasing and moving to an unoccupied island. 

People are free to join me once they've been interviewed and determined to be the type who are content to simply mind their own business and live their lives without behaving like a dick towards their fellow islanders. 
There will be pineapple and conch.

It's gonna be awesome.

The talk of moving out of the country because there's a President you don't like is as played out as it is silly. It's cute and all, but it reeks of ignorance. Just being honest.

I actually have plans to move out of the country by the time I'm 35 or 40... depends on how well things go for me within that time frame. Currently looking into different places I think I'd like to live and the larger part of my savings will probably go toward that goal. Though, my reasons have nothing to do with Trump, or Bush, or any other politician. It has more to do with how life is generally lived in the States.

(October 20, 2019 at 6:19 am)EgoDeath Wrote:

(October 19, 2019 at 8:46 am)Athene Wrote: I'm purchasing and moving to an unoccupied island. 

People are free to join me once they've been interviewed and determined to be the type who are content to simply mind their own business and live their lives without behaving like a dick towards their fellow islanders. 
There will be pineapple and conch.

It's gonna be awesome.

The talk of moving out of the country because there's a President you don't like is as played out as it is silly. It's cute and all, but it reeks of ignorance. Just being honest.

I actually have plans to move out of the country by the time I'm 35 or 40... depends on how well things go for me within that time frame. Currently looking into different places I think I'd like to live and the larger part of my savings will probably go toward that goal. Though, my reasons have nothing to do with Trump, or Bush, or any other politician. It has more to do with how life is generally lived in the States.

Speaking of ignorance, allow me to explain 'hyperbole' to you: I made an exaggerated, untrue statement to express my lack of confidence and growing apathy in regards to party politics in general; Trump, the nominees, Repubs/Dems, elections...the whole enchilada. The post was wistful musing--not a literal plan of action or an empty threat.

There is no island, ED. 
Do you "get" that now?  

There's a gold star in it for you, if you do.

(October 20, 2019 at 6:19 am)EgoDeath Wrote:

(October 19, 2019 at 3:30 am)AFTT47 Wrote: We're on the same page. All things being equal, I would prefer a female President but if the primary were held today, I would vote for Joe Biden. If the general election were held today, I would take time off from work to vote for almost anyone running opposed to Trump. A homeless drunk would get my vote over Trump.

I'm not so sure about the homeless drunk bit But yes I'd vote for almost anyone except Trump as well.

(October 19, 2019 at 8:46 am)Athene Wrote: I'm purchasing and moving to an unoccupied island. 

People are free to join me once they've been interviewed and determined to be the type who are content to simply mind their own business and live their lives without behaving like a dick towards their fellow islanders. 
There will be pineapple and conch.

It's gonna be awesome.

The talk of moving out of the country because there's a President you don't like is as played out as it is silly. It's cute and all, but it reeks of ignorance. Just being honest.

I actually have plans to move out of the country by the time I'm 35 or 40... depends on how well things go for me within that time frame. Currently looking into different places I think I'd like to live and the larger part of my savings will probably go toward that goal. Though, my reasons have nothing to do with Trump, or Bush, or any other politician. It has more to do with how life is generally lived in the States.

If you pick NZ, a few pointers:

-Never disrespect the Maori or Maori culture.

-Learn to love rugby, or at least pretend to.

-Don't expect decent public transport.

-Don't expect quality roads outside the cities.

-Don't litter.  Don't even think about it.  Not even a fag end or a gum wrapper.  Ever.

-If yer on tramps to the wops wops with your jandals and your chilly bin, bring your sunnies and don't forget slip-slop.

Boru

(October 20, 2019 at 10:13 am)Athene Wrote: Speaking of ignorance, allow me to explain 'hyperbole' to you: I made an exaggerated, untrue statement to express my lack of confidence and growing apathy in regards to party politics in general; Trump, the nominees, Repubs/Dems, elections...the whole enchilada. The post was wistful musing--not a literal plan of action or an empty threat.

There is no island, ED.
Do you "get" that now?

There's a gold star in it for you, if you do.

"I actually have plans to move out of the country"

Bolded for emphasis. Maybe you don't understand the concept of context.

(October 20, 2019 at 11:16 am)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote: If you pick NZ, a few pointers:

-Never disrespect the Maori or Maori culture.

-Learn to love rugby, or at least pretend to.

-Don't expect decent public transport.

-Don't expect quality roads outside the cities.

-Don't litter.  Don't even think about it.  Not even a fag end or a gum wrapper.  Ever.

-If yer on tramps to the wops wops with your jandals and your chilly bin, bring your sunnies and don't forget slip-slop.

Boru

What about flam jams and whim whams?