Seth

The left has changed the definition of "racism" to just that: anyone who disagrees with them on any subject at all is a "racist."

Given numerous aspects of my own personal life, anyone I know would laugh if they knew some ignorant, know-nothing jackass was referring to me as a racist, and some of those laughing would be blacks and Hispanics.

That's why I give such minimal creedence to the slanderous accusations these leftist creatures so readily spew.

JediKnight

Democrats have proposed over 100 bills for the entire country. Republicans have consistently refused to even bring even one of those bills to the floor for a vote. Where is the "compromise" you spoke of on the republican side?

I read only the first and last paragraphs of your post because from the beginning I could see it was just a fluff piece. Here's another question for you regarding (Trump's) "character."

If you had a car wreck in which you were hurt and no one else was around to assist but one person, and you discovered that person was Charles Manson or Bundy, or Tim McVeigh in disguise you would probably accept their help....but would you then make that person the 'lord of your life' and heap worship and praise on them as they continued to 'be their true self' and wreak havoc on the innocent? Would you deny your personal values and integrity because that person did 'one thing' you considered good?

That's how a lot of people see Trump. He has the ability to do good like everyone else has -but he chooses to lie, cheat, steal, and discriminate because he can -no other reason - is that the kind of person that should lead the nation? Seriously....

nwtk2007 Loc: Texas

You can blame it on Trump. McConnell won't allow a vote on a bill he knows the president will veto.

Seth

Maybe if some of those bills wouldn't be geared towards pushing us into Logan's Run territory, they'd be given more creedence.

nwtk2007 Loc: Texas

That's a good point. They almost always have some sort of ridiculous attachment for something everyone knows ain't gonna fly.

JediKnight

Seth: according to our Constitution, the bills proposed by the House, are to be considered, discussed, and even debated in the Senate. Once all of that is done, the number of votes from a bi-partisan Senate makes the proposed bill a law. Have you ever heard of School House Rock?

What we're currently seeing in the Senate is a leader who does not wish to be bi-partisan. McConnell has even bragged about being known as "The Grim Reaper" because he kills bills at the Senate door. Now, seriously, does that sound like he wants to work with the dems for the betterment of the country?

It seems more like he doesn't want to have anything that may improve the country for all citizens come from the democrats or be voted upon by the democrats. That's just not how our system of government was designed to work. McConnell has usurped the protocol and procedures of Congress to steal two SC justice nominations from Obama and the democrats. McConnell has changed the rules of the Senate -when it favors republicans -and then changed the rules back when it harms democrats. That my friend is not good governance -that is a travesty. And in the meantime, the republicans have offered absolutely nothing other than partisanship, gerrymandering, and opposition. The republicans have no real excuse for their behavior and know that they will pay dearly come November 2020. That may be why so many (16 at last count) have opted not to run for re-election. sad.

Seth

Sounds like you are paraphrasing Nancy Pelosi after the 2006 elections: "We have the majority now. We don't have to listen to you (the Republicans in Congress) anymore!"

JediKnight

No, I'm just telling the truth. Our system was designed to have two major parties that proposed, discussed, debated, and then compromised to make our laws. When one party does what the current republicans are doing, we have nothing more than 'tolitarianism' -which leads to tyranny, which leads to dictatorship.
Here's a question: since republicans have the majority and control of the Senate, why are they afraid to bring the democratic proposals to the floor? Are they afraid that the bills may actually make sense -but since they didn't think of it first - we just can't have these democrats introducing and proposing things that might work? Once again, that's called 'partisanship' - and it does not work well in a democratic republic. period.
Now, on the other hand, if the bills the dems propose are in fact garbage, bring them to the floor anyway and the whole world will know! That's what a 'smart' Senate leader would do.

Seth

Why is it "smart" when the Democratic Party does something, but "not smart" when the Republicans are accused of doing the same thing?

Do I sense a double standard here?

I'd also like to point out that what today's Democrats are peddling seems to either violate the Constitution (especially the First, Second and Tenth Amendments) or simply go against the grain of human nature, the spirit of federal laws and 243 successful years of well placed American sensibilities.

MR Mister Loc: Washington DC

You're warped.

Perhaps you can describe how he lies, cheats, steals, and discriminate! I spend hours reading new articles and have never seen what you say, so you are a BIG lier I say!

JediKnight

My first thought to your first question is: I would imagine that each party is presenting what they believe will work and what their constituents will support. No double standard -just each party believing they have a better plan. Not sure what you mean about "what today's dems are peddling violating the Constitution." If you are talking about the gun reform debate - I still have not seen or heard any democrat claim "they want to take all guns away." I did hear Beto say he would outlaw AR15's -which is a fully automatic, high speed, high capacity weapon. All the talk about "dems taking all guns" is no more than propaganda to spread fear by this current group of republicans.

I would argue that, in the current state of affairs, the 243 successful years of well placed American sensibilities is fading fast. We have had more deaths from rogue police and mass shooters than any other nation. We have a higher number of serial killers, pedophiles, and other predatory types than you can literally shake a stick at. And of course our opioid, meth, fentanyl, crack-cocaine and heroin use is totally off the charts. We have a lot of work to do within our own country. That work is being thwarted by a lack of partisanship in our government. I will not point the blame, but I will say it would be so much better if we put partisanship and 'one up manship' aside and get about preserving and strengthening our country. period.

JediKnight

MR - the only reason you 'don't see it' is because you don't want to see it. I thought we had reached that conclusion already....a long time ago.

Louie27 Loc: Peoria, AZ

Does it sound like Nancy wants to have a vote on bills passed by the Senate? I say she doesn't, simply it might Trump a win in one way or another. So your hypocrisy is showing a very different picture. As for opposition and partisanship your side always shines brighter in their effort to accomplish that endeavor. Thos that have opted to not run for reelection have many reasons they wish to retire and the most I have heard id they are tired of the opposition to everything Trump has offered. So we will see what happens when the next election for all positions in this government is final. All of us may be surprised.

JediKnight

Louie: Nancy is Speaker of the House. The House proposes bills to the Senate -not the other way around -so no, Nancy can't have a vote on bills passed by the Senate. You are either confused or prevaricating because we know its the republicans who have grid-locked Congress and refuse to do their jobs. The shut down last year comes to mind as a sterling example of republicans refusing to even come to the table.
Considering the totally ridiculous and one sided de-regulation of everything designed to help the environment by republicans - not sure how you can claim the dems are in opposition to everything Trump has offered -other than that totally stupid tax cut for the rich, denial of climate change, discriminating against everyone that isn't white or comes from Norway - just what exactly has Trump offered?

Radiance3

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For 2.5 years, president Trump has done excellent jobs for the American people.
Thanks God for that.

The White men discovered this America, and it is just right that they lead this country over and above those who came from the different parts of the planet earth.

The Founding of the Western World. Read the history who found and established this nation of ours where everyone now enjoys the fruits, labor, hard work, sacrifices, and lives of the Founders. They invested this fortune, where now we all reap the benefits of freedom. We must be grateful.

The Founders are the White people. Why do you question when a White president is elected? Who elected the White President, but all races, whites, browns, blacks, yellow, or even red. These are not White Supremacists. But the White prevailed because, it could not be denied that they most invested all their sacrifices and lives to building this nation.

The radical DEMS call White Supremacists elected the White president. Well, to be honest I am not 100% pure white race, but most of my DNA's belong to the white race, therefore, my devotions and patriotism belong to the same.

We have the Constitution created under God who endowed us with Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Our freedom is in the forefront, and stated in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

So, what are you complaining about, radical DEMS?

You have been trying to take over this country illegally. Until now you have not succeeded because your protocols are out of bounds. Always by illegal means. Shame to all of you..! Now your turn.