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By Ramyrez 2016-03-16 12:46:53
I read an article that suggested Bill Clinton may be responsible for the Trump candidacy. It suggested that since Trump and the Clintons were friends that Trump likely told them prior to running and that Bill may have encouraged him, knowing the unrestrained ego that'd be unleashed.
Amusing theory but it's based too much in speculation to be worth too much.
Ever since he started to pick up steam I've seen GOP outliers saying that he's a DNC plant.
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By Garuda.Chanti 2016-03-16 13:07:10
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The hate for both parties is there, someone needs to get the required merits and job points to wield it successfully! There is far less disdain, or hatred if you prefer, for their party among rank and file Dems than among rank and file Republicans.
The reason is simple and I have said this before.
The GOP promises their voters anything and gives them nothing.
The Dems promise their voters anything and gives them 10% of what they promise. They can then point to Republican obstructionism for their inability to deliver the rest.
Or look at it this way. The Dems have a thin smokescreen, the GOP just throws out red meat every 4 years.
Meanwhile both pass legislation inimical to the vast majority of their voters.
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By Drama Torama 2016-03-16 13:09:27
I read an article that suggested Bill Clinton may be responsible for the Trump candidacy. It suggested that since Trump and the Clintons were friends that Trump likely told them prior to running and that Bill may have encouraged him, knowing the unrestrained ego that'd be unleashed.
Amusing theory but it's based too much in speculation to be worth too much.
I would believe this story, for this reason and this reason only:
Bill's a Southern boy, and this would be nothing more than a really high stakes episode of "Hey y'all, watch this"
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By Valefor.Endoq 2016-03-16 13:11:29
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By Anna Ruthven 2016-03-16 13:14:59
This.. Yeah, it's true. We also like fire.
By Altimaomega 2016-03-16 13:27:22
The love for arsonfire is not just a Southerner trait.
By Ramyrez 2016-03-16 13:29:01
"Firebug" is the title lovingly applied to children in my family with a fascination for playing with fire.
Four generations running, we've yet to burn anything down yet.
My guess is that much like firearms, we're just taught early what you can and can't do without causing massive problems and/or committing felonies.
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By Lakshmi.Sparthosx 2016-03-16 13:36:57
I read an article that suggested Bill Clinton may be responsible for the Trump candidacy. It suggested that since Trump and the Clintons were friends that Trump likely told them prior to running and that Bill may have encouraged him, knowing the unrestrained ego that'd be unleashed.
Amusing theory but it's based too much in speculation to be worth too much.
Ever since he started to pick up steam I've seen GOP outliers saying that he's a DNC plant.
Ah nothing like a good old conspiracy to quench the thirst for answers as to why the Conservative movement has been hijacked by a cult of personality.
Tell me, did Clinton also melt those steel beams? I mean we know Hillary is a serial killer but Bubba probably could get his hands on some nanothermite if he wanted.
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By Ragnarok.Nausi 2016-03-16 13:40:53
I doubt anyone misses Perry, they still have Kasich right there in perfect position to lead the establishment pick and freeze Cruz out. I disagree with the "perfect" bit because he is so damn far behind. This, plus I'd imagine the GOP isn't excited about his chances in a general election if his primary results aren't strong.
Primaries aren't always a great example of general election support.
In a primary, you're competing against people with similar, or at least unopposing, ideology; so it's all about who can go farther to the fringe and pick up the people who care enough to deal with the caucus process/etc.
In a general election, you can assume some support from your base because there really ARE opposed ideologies at work and people will vote against the opponent as much as they vote for you.
Kasich's appeal is that he seems more appealing to moderates and can win battleground states. The goal is to pick up moderates and independents, without pissing off your base so much they stay home.
To put it another way: who is more likely to win a general election against Hillary Clinton: Cruz, or Kasich?
Cruz is aiming to pick up the 4 million voters that stayed home from 2008 to 2012.
Screw the moderates, they have NEVER won republicans an election. The entire attitude of holding them on a pedestal and pandering to them is exactly why Trump and Cruz are so popular.
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By Siren.Mosin 2016-03-16 14:09:46
Phoenix.Amandarius said: »Phoenix.Amandarius said: »President Rubio. Get used to saying that.
I'll bet you 50$ he doesn't even get the republican nod. Only idiots would take that bet. Trump is slated to get the nod just as much as Clinton is slated to get the democrat/liberal nod.
I'll take that bet in a heartbeat. Phoenix.Amandarius said: »I'll take that bet in a heartbeat.
you're on!
/virtualhandshake
I want my $50.00.
By Ramyrez 2016-03-16 14:14:34
Bismarck.Josiahfk said: »I'll get in on that action too but with my 50 Foreign currency bucks so it might not be worth much by the end of the year.
Speaking of rambling about foreign currency, where's the expat been?
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By Drama Torama 2016-03-16 14:57:25
Bismarck.Josiahfk said: »I'll get in on that action too but with my 50 Foreign currency bucks so it might not be worth much by the end of the year.
Speaking of rambling about foreign currency, where's the expat been?
Around, but busy (and therefore quiet).
By Enuyasha 2016-03-16 14:58:39
I read an article that suggested Bill Clinton may be responsible for the Trump candidacy. It suggested that since Trump and the Clintons were friends that Trump likely told them prior to running and that Bill may have encouraged him, knowing the unrestrained ego that'd be unleashed.
Amusing theory but it's based too much in speculation to be worth too much.
I would believe this story, for this reason and this reason only:
Bill's a Southern boy, and this would be nothing more than a really high stakes episode of "Hey y'all, watch this" "Hold my bear and watch this"-Unknown
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By Valefor.Omnys 2016-03-16 15:06:33
"Hold my bear and watch this"-Unknown
Never edit that post, please.
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By Anna Ruthven 2016-03-16 15:20:42
I read an article that suggested Bill Clinton may be responsible for the Trump candidacy. It suggested that since Trump and the Clintons were friends that Trump likely told them prior to running and that Bill may have encouraged him, knowing the unrestrained ego that'd be unleashed.
Amusing theory but it's based too much in speculation to be worth too much.
I would believe this story, for this reason and this reason only:
Bill's a Southern boy, and this would be nothing more than a really high stakes episode of "Hey y'all, watch this" "Hold my bear and watch this"-Unknown Where's Drac when you need him?
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By Enuyasha 2016-03-16 16:16:19
"Hold my bear and watch this"-Unknown
Never edit that post, please. HOLY *** I JUST READ THAT AGAIN.
The laughter that came out when i finally realized what you were talking about, you dont know.
By Bloodrose 2016-03-16 16:19:57
Yasha, what the hell are you doing to that poor bear?
By Enuyasha 2016-03-16 17:07:23
Yasha, what the hell are you doing to that poor bear? I have no clue.
By leo 2016-03-16 17:12:06
Former president Lula under investigation (CNN)
While that is old news, today they announced that Lula was appointed as "Minister of Civil Affairs" to grant him a veil of immunity, making the ongoing first instance investigation unable to reach him.
What the first instance prosecutors did? The process was sealed and now everything is public. Well played.
I'm out of popcorn. What I do now?
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By Phoenix.Amandarius 2016-03-16 17:25:31
Lakshmi.Sparthosx said: »I do applaud Kasich for celebrating winning his home state with all the pomp of winning the general election. Confetti? Celebratory cheer? Party? Check x3.
He cried twice during his speech.
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By Phoenix.Amandarius 2016-03-16 17:28:43
Phoenix.Amandarius said: »Phoenix.Amandarius said: »President Rubio. Get used to saying that.
I'll bet you 50$ he doesn't even get the republican nod. Only idiots would take that bet. Trump is slated to get the nod just as much as Clinton is slated to get the democrat/liberal nod.
I'll take that bet in a heartbeat. Phoenix.Amandarius said: »I'll take that bet in a heartbeat.
you're on!
/virtualhandshake
I want my $50.00.
I was talking about 2020. herp.
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By Drama Torama 2016-03-16 17:33:51
Phoenix.Amandarius said: »
I was talking about 2020. herp.
Breathtakingly weak.
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By Siren.Mosin 2016-03-16 17:34:25
I'm sure you were...
/rollseyes
I want my 50 bones.
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By Anna Ruthven 2016-03-16 17:41:21
Apparently, Trump is saying that riots might happen if he doesn't win the nomination. Why would he say that unless he's wanting his supporters to riot without saying he wants them to riot?
By Enuyasha 2016-03-16 17:43:11
Apparently, Trump is saying that riots might happen if he doesn't win the nomination. Why would he say that unless he's wanting his supporters to riot without saying he wants them to riot? Too PC, even though im inciting a riot its still Freedom of Speech!!!
By Pantafernando 2016-03-16 17:53:24
Everyday a new scandal in Brasil.
We just can trust our police.
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By Pantafernando 2016-03-16 17:59:51
Those corrupts are lucky that Brasilia is far away from São Paulo.
Otherwise, they would be spanked out of palace.
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By leo 2016-03-16 18:10:58
Those corrupts are lucky that Brasilia is far away from São Paulo.
FYI, I live in Brasilia. There's plenty of people on the front of the government palace. I bet other major cities also have people out.
I believe you mean we can only trust the police, right?
By Pantafernando 2016-03-16 18:13:04
Those corrupts are lucky that Brasilia is far away from São Paulo.
FYI, I live in Brasilia. There's plenty of people on the front of the government palace. I bet other major cities also have people out.
I believe you mean we can only trust the police, right?
Check my avatar.
Its there since when the Police took Lula for a small walk.
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