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SHRlKE 10/02/23 2:03:11 AM #1:	Trump Vs Biden. Biden winning feels more like people are voting against Trump rather than voting for Biden. --- Come join us at the Sudoku + Other Pencil Puzzles Community Board. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1572-sudoku-plus-other-pencil-puzzles <cite>SHRlKE posted [p:976424777] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>Trump Vs Biden. Biden winning feels more like people are voting against Trump rather than voting for Biden. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Torgo 10/02/23 2:05:08 AM #2:	Because fucking Boomers benefit from advances in medical technology and continue to refuse to relinquish their death grip on power. Also, younger demographics don't vote as consistently. --- Be careful: I was moderated for telling people not to commit illegal acts of assault and murder. It's not worth trying to be the voice of reason sometimes. <cite>Torgo posted [p:976424792] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>Because fucking Boomers benefit from advances in medical technology and continue to refuse to relinquish their death grip on power.Also, younger demographics don't vote as consistently. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Torgo 10/02/23 2:05:54 AM #3:	SHRlKE posted... Trump Vs Biden. Biden winning feels more like people are voting against Trump rather than voting for Biden. Trump is a treasonous, racist, rapist, and criminal to be fair... --- Be careful: I was moderated for telling people not to commit illegal acts of assault and murder. It's not worth trying to be the voice of reason sometimes. <cite>Torgo posted [p:976424799] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>Trump Vs Biden. Biden winning feels more like people are voting against Trump rather than voting for Biden.</quote>Trump is a treasonous, racist, rapist, and criminal to be fair... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SHRlKE 10/02/23 2:07:57 AM #4:	^^^^^ Still feels like the dems care more about not letting Trump win rather than actually putting forward someone who will lead real change. I say this as someone from the UK btw and thats exactly how it feels with Starmer as well. --- Come join us at the Sudoku + Other Pencil Puzzles Community Board. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1572-sudoku-plus-other-pencil-puzzles <cite>SHRlKE posted [p:976424816] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>^^^^^Still feels like the dems care more about not letting Trump win rather than actually putting forward someone who will lead real change. I say this as someone from the UK btw and thats exactly how it feels with Starmer as well. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Foppe 10/02/23 2:08:32 AM #5:	Torgo posted... Trump is a treasonous, racist, rapist, and criminal to be fair... And he still got a chance to win. --- GameFAQs isn't going to be merged in with GameSpot or any other site. We're not going to strip out the soul of the site. -CJayC <cite>Foppe posted [p:976424821] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>Torgo posted... </cite><quote>Trump is a treasonous, racist, rapist, and criminal to be fair...</quote>And he still got a chance to win. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nukazie 10/02/23 2:08:43 AM #6:	americans can only get a boner for old white men --- We suffer from the delusion that the entire universe is held in order by the categories of human thought. <cite>Nukazie posted [p:976424823] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>americans can only get a boner for old white men </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 10/02/23 2:14:44 AM #7:	SHRlKE posted... ^^^^^ Still feels like the dems care more about not letting Trump win rather than actually putting forward someone who will lead real change. I say this as someone from the UK btw and thats exactly how it feels with Starmer as well. In the UK, getting the Tories out is the highest priority. --- You'll see motivational pictures about working hundred hour weeks/Well, it only applies to those who are operating at a really basic level <cite>ai123 posted [p:976424869] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>^^^^^Still feels like the dems care more about not letting Trump win rather than actually putting forward someone who will lead real change. I say this as someone from the UK btw and thats exactly how it feels with Starmer as well.</quote>In the UK, getting the Tories out is the highest priority. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheMikh 10/02/23 2:17:48 AM #8:	boomers struggling to retain control i don't blame em, everyone after genx is insane --- http://i.imgur.com/A0TAfek.png <cite>TheMikh posted [p:976424887] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>boomers struggling to retain controli don't blame em, everyone after genx is insane </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
itachi15243 10/02/23 2:21:37 AM #9:	SHRlKE posted... Still feels like the dems care more about not letting Trump win rather than actually putting forward someone who will lead real change. I mean, it's mostly true. If Trump wins, it'll be a disaster that will end in anything from a massive set back, to actual genocide, political assassinations, a coup, and maybe even a full on civil war. It's better to take the safest option for now. It's not likely that Trump will be able to run in 28, so the security of holding the office until then is more important. If Trump was in jail or disqualified like he should be, this would be a completely different situation. --- I do drawings and stuff https://www.fiverr.com/blueblitz <cite>itachi15243 posted [p:976424915] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>Still feels like the dems care more about not letting Trump win rather than actually putting forward someone who will lead real change.</quote>I mean, it's mostly true. If Trump wins, it'll be a disaster that will end in anything from a massive set back, to actual genocide, political assassinations, a coup, and maybe even a full on civil war. It's better to take the safest option for now. It's not likely that Trump will be able to run in 28, so the security of holding the office until then is more important. If Trump was in jail or disqualified like he should be, this would be a completely different situation. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
nexigrams 10/02/23 2:27:40 AM #10:	Consider that you're a corporation who bought and paid for Joe Biden like 5 decades ago. Why stop now? You got a long, long history of paying the man to do what you want, and seeing him follow through. --- http://imgur.com/SYiqIRC <cite>nexigrams posted [p:976424960] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>Consider that you're a corporation who bought and paid for Joe Biden like 5 decades ago. Why stop now? You got a long, long history of paying the man to do what you want, and seeing him follow through. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 10/02/23 2:39:51 AM #11:	Unfortunately, it takes decades usually of being in politics before you can have the realistic chance of getting elected. I think that's the most simple answer. <cite>Zikten posted [p:976425057] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>Unfortunately, it takes decades usually of being in politics before you can have the realistic chance of getting elected. I think that's the most simple answer.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SHRlKE 10/02/23 2:50:34 AM #12:	ai123 posted... In the UK, getting the Tories out is the highest priority. I dont disagree but with Starmer we are replacing one Tory with a Tory-lite. The Overton window has shifted dramatically in the last decade and a half. Starmer winning isnt the panacea a lot of people think it will be and I say that as someone who will more than likely vote Labour at the next election. --- Come join us at the Sudoku + Other Pencil Puzzles Community Board. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1572-sudoku-plus-other-pencil-puzzles <cite>SHRlKE posted [p:976425137] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>ai123 posted... </cite><quote>In the UK, getting the Tories out is the highest priority.</quote>I dont disagree but with Starmer we are replacing one Tory with a Tory-lite. The Overton window has shifted dramatically in the last decade and a half. Starmer winning isnt the panacea a lot of people think it will be and I say that as someone who will more than likely vote Labour at the next election. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Axiom 10/02/23 3:22:55 AM #13:	SHRlKE posted... Biden winning feels more like people are voting against Trump rather than voting for Biden. You don't fucking say <cite>Axiom posted [p:976425315] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>Biden winning feels more like people are voting against Trump rather than voting for Biden.</quote>You don't fucking say</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 10/02/23 6:06:29 AM #14:	SHRlKE posted... ^^^^^ Still feels like the dems care more about not letting Trump win Yes. It's too important to take any chances. --- Putin delenda est <cite>brestugo posted [p:976426257] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>^^^^^Still feels like the dems care more about not letting Trump win </quote>Yes. It's too important to take any chances. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sufferedphoneix 10/02/23 7:13:56 AM #15:	Torgo posted... Because fucking Boomers benefit from advances in medical technology and continue to refuse to relinquish their death grip on power. Also, younger demographics don't vote as consistently. Theres this and it's kinda like a promotion if you are a career politician which most are. Trump was a oddball in that. I imagine it takes a lot of time to gain enough clout in your party for them to be willing to nominate you. Kinda like promotions at my job. Used to be it took forever to make Sgt even though requirements is only 2 years. Most lieutenants I've met already have some gray hair and captains typically do. Good luck making warden and having much of a career left. Like we did have a lieutenant (now a captain) people disrespected the fuck out of him cause he was like 29 when he made it. We love him as captain though. It took awhile but he earned our respect. As far as the boomer shit mentioned. Yeah it's a lot like that where I work but not necessarily all boomers. We call it the good ol boy system. Basically you need to be in the clique. Which often times takes a good while to work into. --- I put my heart and soul into my work and I fear I have lost my mind in the process <cite>Sufferedphoneix posted [p:976426716] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>Torgo posted... </cite><quote>Because fucking Boomers benefit from advances in medical technology and continue to refuse to relinquish their death grip on power.Also, younger demographics don't vote as consistently.</quote>Theres this and it's kinda like a promotion if you are a career politician which most are. Trump was a oddball in that. I imagine it takes a lot of time to gain enough clout in your party for them to be willing to nominate you. Kinda like promotions at my job. Used to be it took forever to make Sgt even though requirements is only 2 years. Most lieutenants I've met already have some gray hair and captains typically do. Good luck making warden and having much of a career left. Like we did have a lieutenant (now a captain) people disrespected the fuck out of him cause he was like 29 when he made it. We love him as captain though. It took awhile but he earned our respect. As far as the boomer shit mentioned. Yeah it's a lot like that where I work but not necessarily all boomers. We call it the good ol boy system. Basically you need to be in the clique. Which often times takes a good while to work into. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkChozoGhost 10/02/23 7:54:07 AM #16:	SHRlKE posted... ^^^^^ Still feels like the dems care more about not letting Trump win rather than actually putting forward someone who will lead real change. I say this as someone from the UK btw and thats exactly how it feels with Starmer as well. You say this as if it's not a good reason to vote for Biden. --- My sister's dog bit a hole in my Super Mario Land cartridge. It still works though - Skye Reynolds 3DS FC: 3239-5612-0115 <cite>DarkChozoGhost posted [p:976427064] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>^^^^^Still feels like the dems care more about not letting Trump win rather than actually putting forward someone who will lead real change. I say this as someone from the UK btw and thats exactly how it feels with Starmer as well.</quote>You say this as if it's not a good reason to vote for Biden. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Intro2Logic 10/02/23 8:00:33 AM #17:	Zikten posted... Unfortunately, it takes decades usually of being in politics before you can have the realistic chance of getting elected. I think that's the most simple answer. Pushing back on this: before Biden, our previous presidential elections... Trump had significantly less political experience than Clinton Obama had significantly less political experience than McCain (and even Hillary in the primary) W had 5 years as an elected official to Gore's 15 --- Have you tried thinking rationally? <cite>Intro2Logic posted [p:976427139] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>Zikten posted... </cite><quote>Unfortunately, it takes decades usually of being in politics before you can have the realistic chance of getting elected. I think that's the most simple answer.</quote>Pushing back on this: before Biden, our previous presidential elections...Trump had significantly less political experience than ClintonObama had significantly less political experience than McCain (and even Hillary in the primary)W had 5 years as an elected official to Gore's 15 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sufferedphoneix 10/02/23 8:06:22 AM #18:	Intro2Logic posted... Pushing back on this: before Biden, our previous presidential elections... Trump had significantly less political experience than Clinton Obama had significantly less political experience than McCain (and even Hillary in the primary) W had 5 years as an elected official to Gore's 15 Trump was a wild card. His non political career and "calling it like he sees it" made him popular. Can't deny Obama had his race helping causing more African American voters come out and vote. Hillary the same but for woman. (Plus Bill had been president) Bush rode of daddy's coat tails. The last two I mentioned where part of a clique due to family ties. Obama legit was a good speaker though. I'm sure that helped him a lot. He had charisma compared to the others mentioned --- I put my heart and soul into my work and I fear I have lost my mind in the process <cite>Sufferedphoneix posted [p:976427218] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>Intro2Logic posted... </cite><quote>Pushing back on this: before Biden, our previous presidential elections...Trump had significantly less political experience than ClintonObama had significantly less political experience than McCain (and even Hillary in the primary)W had 5 years as an elected official to Gore's 15</quote>Trump was a wild card. His non political career and "calling it like he sees it" made him popular. Can't deny Obama had his race helping causing more African American voters come out and vote. Hillary the same but for woman. (Plus Bill had been president) Bush rode of daddy's coat tails. The last two I mentioned where part of a clique due to family ties. Obama legit was a good speaker though. I'm sure that helped him a lot. He had charisma compared to the others mentioned </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SHRlKE 10/02/23 8:14:06 AM #19:	DarkChozoGhost posted... You say this as if it's not a good reason to vote for Biden. "Vote for us because we aren't as shit as the other guy" isn't exactly a good advertisement of the state of US politics. I would vote for Biden if I had the chance. --- Come join us at the Sudoku + Other Pencil Puzzles Community Board. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1572-sudoku-plus-other-pencil-puzzles <cite>SHRlKE posted [p:976427295] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>DarkChozoGhost posted... </cite><quote>You say this as if it's not a good reason to vote for Biden.</quote>"Vote for us because we aren't as shit as the other guy" isn't exactly a good advertisement of the state of US politics. I would vote for Biden if I had the chance. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Philip027 10/02/23 8:18:48 AM #20:	Because the people that are still young don't want to become old just yet. Compare Obama before and after presidency. The dude visibly aged. <cite>Philip027 posted [p:976427358] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>Because the people that are still young don't want to become old just yet.Compare Obama before and after presidency. The dude visibly aged.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkChozoGhost 10/02/23 8:36:44 AM #21:	SHRlKE posted... "Vote for us because we aren't as shit as the other guy" isn't exactly a good advertisement of the state of US politics. I would vote for Biden if I had the chance. US politics isn't in a great place. It's still a very good reason to vote for him, it's more than enough. --- My sister's dog bit a hole in my Super Mario Land cartridge. It still works though - Skye Reynolds 3DS FC: 3239-5612-0115 <cite>DarkChozoGhost posted [p:976427546] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>"Vote for us because we aren't as shit as the other guy" isn't exactly a good advertisement of the state of US politics. I would vote for Biden if I had the chance.</quote>US politics isn't in a great place. It's still a very good reason to vote for him, it's more than enough. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Priere 10/02/23 8:48:48 AM #22:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/9/7/AAFOjXAAE5Fd.jpg --- https://imgur.com/iQep35u https://i.imgur.com/PmX8smn.gif https://i.imgur.com/mwTy0iF.gif https://i.imgur.com/FCER80e.gif <cite>Priere posted [p:976427667] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/9/7/AAFOjXAAE5Fd.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Heineken14 10/02/23 12:17:24 PM #23:	SHRlKE posted... "Vote for us because we aren't as shit as the other guy" isn't exactly a good advertisement of the state of US politics. I would vote for Biden if I had the chance. It's much more than voting for him because he's not Donnie. https://imgur.com/JKIOdDJ.jpeg --- Rage is a hell of an anesthetic. <cite>Heineken14 posted [p:976430745] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted...</cite><quote>"Vote for us because we aren't as shit as the other guy" isn't exactly a good advertisement of the state of US politics. I would vote for Biden if I had the chance. </quote>It's much more than voting for him because he's not Donnie. https://imgur.com/JKIOdDJ.jpeg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Winterking 10/02/23 12:20:24 PM #24:	SHRlKE posted... Trump Vs Biden. Biden winning feels more like people are voting against Trump rather than voting for Biden. You could describe the average American voter as voting against the candidate they don't want to win. <cite>Winterking posted [p:976430799] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>Trump Vs Biden. Biden winning feels more like people are voting against Trump rather than voting for Biden.</quote>You could describe the average American voter as voting against the candidate they don't want to win.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bluezero 10/02/23 12:22:24 PM #25:	SHRlKE posted... rather than actually putting forward someone who will lead real change Have you just not paid attention to Biden's current administration? --- i7-12700F - 3080 - 32GB 3200 - 1440p Ultrawide <cite>bluezero posted [p:976430836] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>rather than actually putting forward someone who will lead real change</quote>Have you just not paid attention to Biden's current administration? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
El_Marsh 10/02/23 12:23:17 PM #26:	I have never trusted or respected a candidate enough to support them but I have no qualms about voting for the less potentially disastrous option. --- http://i.imgur.com/0APl48O.gifv <cite>El_Marsh posted [p:976430848] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>I have never trusted or respected a candidate enough to support them but I have no qualms about voting for the less potentially disastrous option. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 10/02/23 12:25:20 PM #27:	People vote Republican to stop Joe Biden (Joe Biden!) converting America to radical far left socialism, don't they? No one on the right seems to have a problem with pushing that line. --- You'll see motivational pictures about working hundred hour weeks/Well, it only applies to those who are operating at a really basic level <cite>ai123 posted [p:976430877] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>People vote Republican to stop Joe Biden (Joe Biden!) converting America to radical far left socialism, don't they?No one on the right seems to have a problem with pushing that line. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
R_Jackal 10/02/23 12:25:51 PM #28:	People falsely equate age with wisdom, but they also need the experience to navigate the absolute shit show our political landscape is, so... take what we can get, basically. <cite>R_Jackal posted [p:976430890] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>People falsely equate age with wisdom, but they also need the experience to navigate the absolute shit show our political landscape is, so... take what we can get, basically.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SHRlKE 10/02/23 12:31:01 PM #29:	bluezero posted... Have you just not paid attention to Biden's current administration? I'll be 100% honest. No. Is post #23 a fair evaluation? --- Come join us at the Sudoku + Other Pencil Puzzles Community Board. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1572-sudoku-plus-other-pencil-puzzles <cite>SHRlKE posted [p:976430981] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>bluezero posted... </cite><quote>Have you just not paid attention to Biden's current administration?</quote>I'll be 100% honest. No.Is post #23 a fair evaluation? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bluezero 10/02/23 12:32:52 PM #30:	SHRlKE posted... I'll be 100% honest. No. Is post #23 a fair evaluation? It's a good start, yes. --- i7-12700F - 3080 - 32GB 3200 - 1440p Ultrawide <cite>bluezero posted [p:976431006] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>I'll be 100% honest. No.Is post #23 a fair evaluation?</quote>It's a good start, yes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rideshort 10/02/23 12:33:31 PM #31:	SHRlKE posted... I'll be 100% honest. No. Is post #23 a fair evaluation? Smh. Come on man. At least do some research before making assumptions. And yes that is an accurate evaluation. It could've gone even further with the Build Back Better Bill he proposed, but got shut down by Congress Republicans and Democrat Joe Manchin. --- I believe in the Golden Rule and you should too! http://i.imgur.com/63HCN.gif http://i.imgur.com/aaTUdOx.jpg <cite>rideshort posted [p:976431010] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>I'll be 100% honest. No.Is post #23 a fair evaluation?</quote>Smh. Come on man. At least do some research before making assumptions. And yes that is an accurate evaluation. It could've gone even further with the Build Back Better Bill he proposed, but got shut down by Congress Republicans and Democrat Joe Manchin. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SHRlKE 10/02/23 12:38:06 PM #32:	rideshort posted... Smh. Come on man. At least do some research before making assumptions. And yes that is an accurate evaluation. It could've gone even further with the Build Back Better Bill he proposed, but got shut down by Congress Republicans and Democrat Joe Manchin. Surely part of being a good politician isn't just coming up with good policies... it's getting them through congress? --- Come join us at the Sudoku + Other Pencil Puzzles Community Board. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1572-sudoku-plus-other-pencil-puzzles <cite>SHRlKE posted [p:976431086] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>rideshort posted... </cite><quote>Smh. Come on man. At least do some research before making assumptions. And yes that is an accurate evaluation. It could've gone even further with the Build Back Better Bill he proposed, but got shut down by Congress Republicans and Democrat Joe Manchin.</quote>Surely part of being a good politician isn't just coming up with good policies... it's getting them through congress? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rideshort 10/02/23 12:44:44 PM #33:	SHRlKE posted... Surely part of being a good politician isn't just coming up with good policies... it's getting them through congress? That's typically the biggest hurdle for Presidents (and foreign policy). Especially if getting them through Congress is bipartisan. With the current make-up of how it is, Joe Biden can get stonewalled just like with Barack Obama. Honestly it's amazing how Biden got this far. Just goes to show his many years of experience as a Senator. --- I believe in the Golden Rule and you should too! http://i.imgur.com/63HCN.gif http://i.imgur.com/aaTUdOx.jpg <cite>rideshort posted [p:976431192] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>Surely part of being a good politician isn't just coming up with good policies... it's getting them through congress?</quote>That's typically the biggest hurdle for Presidents (and foreign policy). Especially if getting them through Congress is bipartisan. With the current make-up of how it is, Joe Biden can get stonewalled just like with Barack Obama. Honestly it's amazing how Biden got this far. Just goes to show his many years of experience as a Senator. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SHRlKE 10/02/23 12:47:48 PM #34:	Thanks. I appreciate how difficult it seems to be to get things pushed through in the US. It's good to get some perspective from the Dem side. --- Come join us at the Sudoku + Other Pencil Puzzles Community Board. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1572-sudoku-plus-other-pencil-puzzles <cite>SHRlKE posted [p:976431245] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>Thanks. I appreciate how difficult it seems to be to get things pushed through in the US. It's good to get some perspective from the Dem side. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Intro2Logic 10/02/23 12:54:55 PM #35:	Gonna spitball some thoughts here 1. I think we're generalizing; Biden and Trump aren't successful because they're old, and their spots at the top of their respective parties reflects circumstances and qualities unique to themselves. We aren't having this conversation if Obama wasn't term limited or, imo, if Michelle had run in 2020. Likewise on the GOP side the people running against Trump are mostly of standard politician age. 2. The Democratic Party didn't have a tea-party type movement sweeping new faces into power over incumbent until very recently (and even then, I wouldn't say the recent progressive/socialist surge has had the tea party's success.) Challenging an incumbent is a good way to get your career prospects within the party stymied. This has resulted in a relative lack of young people in positions that Presidential candidates usually come from. --- Have you tried thinking rationally? <cite>Intro2Logic posted [p:976431360] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>Gonna spitball some thoughts here1. I think we're generalizing; Biden and Trump aren't successful because they're old, and their spots at the top of their respective parties reflects circumstances and qualities unique to themselves. We aren't having this conversation if Obama wasn't term limited or, imo, if Michelle had run in 2020. Likewise on the GOP side the people running against Trump are mostly of standard politician age. 2. The Democratic Party didn't have a tea-party type movement sweeping new faces into power over incumbent until very recently (and even then, I wouldn't say the recent progressive/socialist surge has had the tea party's success.) Challenging an incumbent is a good way to get your career prospects within the party stymied. This has resulted in a relative lack of young people in positions that Presidential candidates usually come from. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
name_unknown 10/02/23 12:59:17 PM #36:	SHRlKE posted... Surely part of being a good politician isn't just coming up with good policies... it's getting them through congress? Split House and Senate means nothing can go through. Obama had the same problem for 2nd term, worse after 2014 midterm both sides GOP. He couldn't pass anything he wanted. <cite>name_unknown posted [p:976431445] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>Surely part of being a good politician isn't just coming up with good policies... it's getting them through congress?</quote>Split House and Senate means nothing can go through. Obama had the same problem for 2nd term, worse after 2014 midterm both sides GOP. He couldn't pass anything he wanted. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
emblem-man 10/02/23 1:33:38 PM #37:	SHRlKE posted... Trump Vs Biden. Biden winning feels more like people are voting against Trump rather than voting for Biden. I personally think a lot of the Biden administration actions have been good and positively impacted and will impact people. I'm absolutely voting for Biden to win, not just for Trump to lose. --- http://avatar.xboxlive.com/avatar/emblem%20boy/avatar-body.png haters gonna hate <cite>emblem-man posted [p:976431975] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>Trump Vs Biden. Biden winning feels more like people are voting against Trump rather than voting for Biden.</quote>I personally think a lot of the Biden administration actions have been good and positively impacted and will impact people.I'm absolutely voting for Biden to win, not just for Trump to lose. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 10/02/23 1:35:34 PM #38:	SHRlKE posted... Surely part of being a good politician isn't just coming up with good policies... it's getting them through congress? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkMWsO_-X7Y --- Putin delenda est <cite>brestugo posted [p:976432005] in Why are US... [t:80582893]...</cite> <quote>SHRlKE posted... </cite><quote>Surely part of being a good politician isn't just coming up with good policies... it's getting them through congress?</quote>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkMWsO_-X7Y </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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