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re: Obama "Football Fans Should Have a Guilty Conscience"
Posted on 1/29/13 at 1:26 am to ImperialPalace
Posted on 1/29/13 at 1:26 am to ImperialPalace
Obama doesn't reflect the majority of Americans. Of the significant minority that do vote, most of them are uneducated voters who are swayed by evrything other than policy.
Survey after survey has shown that the "average" American leans very moderately to the right (mostly on economic issues) and it's been that way since the end of the Carter administration.
In fact, only a small percentage of Americans would be classified as fiscally liberal.
Survey after survey has shown that the "average" American leans very moderately to the right (mostly on economic issues) and it's been that way since the end of the Carter administration.
In fact, only a small percentage of Americans would be classified as fiscally liberal.
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Posted on 1/29/13 at 1:39 am to Roger Klarvin
quote:I would agree that a majority of Americans are fiscally conservative (although Republicans aren't exactly fiscally conservative these days nor have been for a long time, but that's opening up a can of worms and for another day, another topic).
Obama doesn't reflect the majority of Americans. Of the significant minority that do vote, most of them are uneducated voters who are swayed by evrything other than policy.
I'm also positive that most Americans are also socially liberal and would prefer to avoid legislation coming from the Religious Right. Most Americans would prefer science to be taught in the classrooms, as opposed to creationism or intelligent design. Most certainly don't believe that government should legislate inside our bedrooms.
Fact: Obama won among both voters without a high school diploma AND among those with post-graduate degree. This occurred in both the 2008 and 2012 election cycles.
Posted on 1/29/13 at 1:55 am to ImperialPalace
People who cast their votes based on social issues are either directly effected by them (homosexuals wanting to get married, for instance) or have seriously misplaced priorities.
With our current debt and it's continuing accumulation, we're a generation away from a complete breakdown of the economic and social structure in a country of 350 million people. We've been slowly but surely creeping towards a fullblown welfare state for the last 80 years that is stretched impossibly thin on poorly devised programs. But hey, as long as we can say we let gay people get married...
One day, homosecuals will be allowed to marry. Abortion will always be legal. Guns rights will be in some form severaly curtailed. And none of it will matter one damn bit if we continue down our current fiscal path.
With our current debt and it's continuing accumulation, we're a generation away from a complete breakdown of the economic and social structure in a country of 350 million people. We've been slowly but surely creeping towards a fullblown welfare state for the last 80 years that is stretched impossibly thin on poorly devised programs. But hey, as long as we can say we let gay people get married...
One day, homosecuals will be allowed to marry. Abortion will always be legal. Guns rights will be in some form severaly curtailed. And none of it will matter one damn bit if we continue down our current fiscal path.
Posted on 1/29/13 at 2:05 am to ImperialPalace
And for the record, I'm not a republican. Their shite doesnt stink any less than Obama's. They pander to the lowest common denominator as well, they just don't so it as well as the democrats.
We need a president, and a congress, willing to tell certain portions of our population and certain entities within it to frick off and deal with their shite. Otherwise, we're going to go broke on bailouts and social programs.
We need a president, and a congress, willing to tell certain portions of our population and certain entities within it to frick off and deal with their shite. Otherwise, we're going to go broke on bailouts and social programs.
Posted on 1/29/13 at 2:11 am to ImperialPalace
Very unfortunate that you are a liberal. I really enjoyed your musings.
Not anymore.
Not anymore.
Posted on 1/29/13 at 2:12 am to Roger Klarvin
Obama has actually cut the growth of spending to a rate not seen since the Eisenhower administration.
Annualized spending under Obama is growing slower than it has under the past four Republican presidents.
Annualized spending under Obama is growing slower than it has under the past four Republican presidents.
quote:I disagree. Any gun control laws that may come to pass will be minor in nature, if at all.
Guns rights will be in some form severaly curtailed.
Posted on 1/29/13 at 2:23 am to Mr. Elvert
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Very unfortunate that you are a liberal. I really enjoyed your musings. Not anymore
This is why until now I had avoided talking about politics. I was a political science major. Politics used to be my life's passion. Not anymore. Now, I get as much political news from the Rant or Texags as I do anywhere else. It doesn't interest me, and I didn't puff my chest after the election and ruined a perfectly good troll attempt.
It's cool, I still enjoy your and Klarvin's presence on the Rant despite our minor disagreements.
Posted on 1/29/13 at 2:32 am to ImperialPalace
Haha, as you know I'm just messing around. I'm pretty conservative on most issues but since 2008 have made it a point to rarely discuss politics unless I'm in a situation with similar minds (have to vent sometimes). With that said, I think we can all agree that the system is broke and to fix it we need to focus on fiscal related issues. Social issues can take a back seat.
Posted on 1/29/13 at 2:42 am to JDM1992
quote:obama doesnt really piss me off often. I dont want to get into it but this statement does. How can a man who is leading a fricking war in which both Americans and innocent middle easterns are being killed and then turn around and tell me i should have a guilty conscious about a fricking football game in which players know the risks they are taking is beyond me
and those of us who are fans maybe won't have to examine our consciences quite as much
This post was edited on 1/29/13 at 2:51 am
Posted on 1/29/13 at 2:53 am to WestCoastAg
I don't mind Obama speaking out on this issue, as a fan and as a president. There are serious health issues involved and you can't always talk about nuclear non-proliferation or reforming the tax code.
In fact, I can't wait until Obama fills out his March Madness brackets. He picked Kentucky to win it all last year.
Who knew a #1 seed could win it all?
In fact, I can't wait until Obama fills out his March Madness brackets. He picked Kentucky to win it all last year.
Who knew a #1 seed could win it all?
Posted on 1/29/13 at 3:49 am to JDM1992
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those of us who are fans maybe won't have to examine our consciences quite as much
Posted on 1/29/13 at 6:42 am to Roger Klarvin
Not true.
Most Americans may claim to be conservative or moderate, but when push comes to shove, the majority of Americans are liberal socialists.
Just try to take away the progressive income tax, social security, Medicare, farm subsidies, and corporate subsidies.
Could never happen.
Most Americans may claim to be conservative or moderate, but when push comes to shove, the majority of Americans are liberal socialists.
Just try to take away the progressive income tax, social security, Medicare, farm subsidies, and corporate subsidies.
Could never happen.
Posted on 1/29/13 at 6:43 am to JDM1992
It never even occurred to me to feel guilty for watching chumps knock the shite out of each other.
Posted on 1/29/13 at 7:40 am to smilodonfatalis
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Most Americans may claim to be conservative or moderate, but when push comes to shove, the majority of Americans are liberal socialists.
i disagree. i do believe that group is the most vocal though.
Posted on 1/29/13 at 8:19 am to JDM1992
quote:
President Barack Obama is a big football fan with two daughters, but if he had a son,
..he'd look like Trayvon
Posted on 1/29/13 at 8:19 am to ImperialPalace
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Obama won among both voters without a high school diploma AND among those with post-graduate degree
You'll find a similar level of intellect in the majority of both groups.
Posted on 1/29/13 at 8:22 am to ImperialPalace
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Obama has actually cut the growth of spending to a rate not seen since the Eisenhower administration.
Annualized spending under Obama is growing slower than it has under the past four Republican presidents.
So let me get this straight:
1. He's cut the GROWTH of spending, but not the spending itself.
2. The Senate hasn't passed a budget in almost four years and keeps passing "continuing resolutions". That's like paying the minimum payment on a credit card and continuing to max it.
and you're spinning this as a GOOD thing?
Posted on 1/29/13 at 8:38 am to CGSC Lobotomy
I think he wakes up every morning and asks himiself "how can I polarize the South even more?"
He's trolling us, y'all.
He's trolling us, y'all.
Posted on 1/29/13 at 8:55 am to JDM1992
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Posted on 1/29/13 at 9:01 am to FinleyStreet
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I think he wakes up every morning and asks himiself "how can I polarize the South even more?"
More likely he doesnt give a shite about you. Why would he? Youre not going to vote for him no matter what he does.
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