On the Nature of Things | Forum

Where are the preachers?

Folks,

A guy on the radio asked where the Evangelical voices are on Trump. What's happened to the party of 'family values'? Why the silence?

Alex.

Folks,

Pardon the aside. Robin Williams came to a very sad end.

Alex.

Demon of Undoing wrote: You deserve an actual fascist...

Demon,

I don't think anyone deserves an "actual fascist".




Alex.

Here is the real reason Trump became unexpectedly popular: The $700 billion annual trade deficit of the US is nearly 4 % of the GDP. (If you combine China, Japan, EU, South America, and other countries, the grand total is over $700 billion per year). Clearly this is unsustainable. This is a measure...

Hmm, following your thoughts; what did the Republicans think about Obama, Cuba and Iran? Irrespective of what they said, Obama's move on Cuba was obviously the right one. About Iran, I can't say. I don't know the precise details of the nuclear deal enough. Alexis, Agreed on Cuba. Iran a bit more di...

Simple Minded wrote:... the first Citrus American POTUS.

Not that funny, but couldn't resist.

Alex.

Donald Trump wants to talk to North Korea's leader. Ability of Trump to mix the absurd and the smart does not cease to amaze. This being clearly part of the smart, because you never make peace with any friend. You make peace only with your enemies, with your friends it's already done! And to make p...

glad to provide you with the cartoon stereotype fodder. socialists being pro hillary is of no less an absurdity - glad im not a merkin in this round of elections, choosing lesser of two evils isnt always so odious. nod, Yes, your comment on Hillary is the reason for Sanders' success. On economic po...

Simple Minded wrote: alex,

help me out on this one. in the picture you posted, which one isn't a left winger?

SM,

You got it.

Some say that irony doesn't travel well on the web.

Alex.

unlike smaller, pettier men, the donald in his infinite wisdom chooses the path of dialog and integration. a great man in the making. nod, Sorry to seem unkind, but it has been wonderful to see conservatives (not all) on their knees to the great Trump. http://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/daily/intelligence...

Folks,

Donald Trump wants to talk to North Korea's leader. Well, that's no surprise. Don and Kim have such a lot in common: self interest, self publicity and bouffant hair!

Lovely.

Alex.

NapLajoieonSteroids wrote:
Is that really a good place to lay stakes?

Nap,

You won't be the first to have compared political candidates.

Alex.

Typhoon wrote: Agreed. As scandals go, this one is more funny than scandalous. A typhoon in a teacup.

Typhoon,

Maybe, but if a politician can be shown to consistently change stories in order to get themselves out of trouble, some voters might see this as a negative.

Alex.

:lol: Folks, The Trump/Miller ticket. I am wondering. If it is confirmed that Donald is both Trump and Miller, will they both be named on the ticket? https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/donald-trump-alter-ego-barron/2016/05/12/02ac99ec-16fe-11e6-aa55-670cabef46e0_story.html Alex. Yawn. Typhoon,...

Folks,

The Trump/Miller ticket.

I am wondering. If it is confirmed that Donald is both Trump and Miller, will they both be named on the ticket?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics ... story.html

Alex.

noddy wrote: ..appropriate filters...

nod,

Yeh, I think Donald might be marketing those.

Alex.

Alexis,

That was a good analysis. I like the way you ended with a 'feeling' which is what politics is all about.

Alex.

Folks, I was listening to a radio programme some time back. There was an American sports commentator talking about US golfing greats. He mentioned each of them by name, but when he came to Woods he said “The Woods phenomenon.” This interested me. Why were the other guys named and then Woods is a ‘ph...

Mr. Perfect wrote:I guess so, Trump seems to have it.

Mr P,

A pundit on The Young Turks is advocating a Trump win as the best outcome for Democrats long term. I can see that, from the presidential, senate and house points of view.

Alex.

Simple Minded wrote:
Oddly enough, that pisses them off more than me. Go figure.

SM,

No need, and you can guess why.

Alex.

Mr. Perfect wrote:Polls tightening, much more than I thought possible.

Mr P,

Early days yet, and there is momentum.

Alex.

Simple Minded wrote:
I have often noticed during extended conversations with my lifelong leftist friends...

SM,

You should get out more.

Alex.

which supreme court ? the one currently leaning towards conservatives that the progressives hate or the one the progressives hope to punch the conservatives in the face with when they choose the next member ? nod, That's what normative ethics is about. A society will develop commonly accepted norms...

...your snide comments are highly sheltered, which is nice, im happy for your insulation layers. Nod, Its not as much as I'd like. This old Georgian house is draughty and a bit chilly even in the springtime. We've only just put the log fires to rest, and it's May for goodness sake! However, it has ...

i think political correctness is a legal layer above and beyond politness. nod, Yes, as previously mentioned, political correctness is the executive branch of normative ethics. Alex. ..libertarians believe its dangerous in a multicultural and multireligous society with seperation of church and stat...