US US Politics General - Discussion of President Biden and other politicians

 

[Commissar Fuklaw]

Recruiter School, DI School, or this posting right here: [Insert some fucking sci-fi horror bullshit post, probably overrun with wendigo and vampires]

It's one of the things everyone dreads. Best you can hope for is: A) The misjudged you and you totally want to fist fight a vampire and anally master a wendigo

Johnny, if it were anyone else I'd say you were taking the piss but I know you were on that wendiussy time for at least 3 years.

 

[The Hardest R]

Kerry was a weak candidate. He had no vision or strategy that was different than Dubya except he promised he could get European stragglers like France to contribute more to the GWOT. Only reason why he was thrown in there is because America was not yet ready for Hillary. At the time everyone knew she was going to run but conventional political logic at the time was that running against an incumbent who was in the middle of a war does not fare well. So it was going to be Her Turn in 2008 so they threw out a jobber candidate to take the hit. Kerry has been rewarded pretty well ever since so it was a smart play on his part to be the jobber.

The more I think about it, the more I agree that Bush had a decent chance of losing. And without Kerry's '"actually did vote for the $87 billion before I voted against it' disaster and the swift boating mess, even Kerry might've had a decent chance.

Back then, like with Dean's scream all over the media, the MSM would trash on Democrats a little bit. By 2008 and Obama that was entirely forbidden to say anything negative or only in light them being 'right wing conspiracies' and it's that way to this day.

He had a decent chance of losing because the GWOT was the only thing going for him. His domestic policies were not popular. It’s why everyone quickly turned against him when it was clear we weren’t leaving Afghanistan or Iraq anytime soon.

The swift boat stuff didn’t really matter to anyone except boomercons who were going to vote for Bush anyway. The flip flopping thing doesn’t make sense either because you’d want people who could actually change their mind based on new information. The real issue is that he was a charismatic black hole who didn’t offer anything different than the incumbent candidate.

 

[AnotherPleb]

The only thing I care to remember about that election season is "Don't taze me bro!"

 

[TJT]

Hopefully this election will be the very last of the Boomer generation presidents. But I won't hold my breath. Within the next 10 years we may finally see the first Gen X POTUS and the changing of the guard. Just like Clinton was the first Boomer to be President.

I agree that the RNC and DNC are effectively leaderless in that they flop around with the same ancient fossils and not a single black swan seems to exist. Only one I can think of is Gavin Newsom who has just the right amount of greased up car salesman to appeal to people somehow.

 

[AnotherPleb]

Only one I can think of is Gavin Newsom who has just the right amount of greased up car salesman to appeal to people somehow.

Gavin Newsom is banking on the Justin Trudeau effect on women.

 

[The Hardest R]

The only thing I care to remember about that election season is "Don't taze me bro!"

Ackchually, that happened in 2007: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Florida_Taser_incident

I agree that the RNC and DNC are effectively leaderless in that they flop around with the same ancient fossils and not a single black swan seems to exist. Only one I can think of is Gavin Newsom who has just the right amount of greased up car salesman to appeal to people somehow.

The DNC put all their eggs in the Hillary basket and never bothered to cultivate a Plan B. I know Newsom is a very popular choice within the party and likely would’ve been nominated this year had Lunchpail Joe stepped down like most expected/wanted.

The RNC doesn’t have anyone because a party that commits to losing with dignity and principle doesn’t stir anyone competent with presidential ambitions. There’s nothing the modern Republicans hate more than someone who can give them a victory. They enjoy being the outer party and aren’t going to cultivate anyone presidential because that goes against their goals and desires. So that mostly leaves airheaded #girlbosses like Nimarata Haley, Kristi Noem, and undoubtedly Elise Stefanik in 2028.

It’s grim out here, bros.

 

[FrancineCansMcGee]

We need entirely new parties since both current ones have too much failure baggage. If they were corporations they would have rebranded already.

 

[TJT]

It's not possible. Time and time again any new parties that attempt to form are simply consumed by the greater parties. Not from within the system anyway.

The Founders had no idea how political parties would form and could not foresee monolithic parties such as we have today forming the entirety of the government.

 

[mlanguishi]

It's not possible. Time and time again any new parties that attempt to form are simply consumed by the greater parties. Not from within the system anyway.

The Founders had no idea how political parties would form and could not foresee monolithic parties such as we have today forming the entirety of the government.

Washington at least foretold of the dangers of them in his farewell address. At best he considered them a necessary evil.

 

[Bakarina]

Gavin Newsom is banking on the Justin Trudeau effect on women.

Newsom (and Trudeau imo) looks like he'd wear your flesh as a suit if given an opportunity. He isn't attractive at all and gives off serial killer vibes.

 

[Sniperwoof]

Washington at least foretold of the dangers of them in his farewell address. At best he considered them a necessary evil.

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True, but I doubt he would have had the same opinion if he knew one of the two monopolistic parties that would form would be the gay and nigger party.

 

[The Hardest R]

Newsom (and Trudeau imo) looks like he'd wear your flesh as a suit if given an opportunity. He isn't attractive at all and gives off serial killer vibes.

Based on the reading material of most white women, him giving off Christian Grey-style serial killer vibes is exactly what they want.

 

[Bland Crumbs]

Ackchually, that happened in 2007: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Florida_Taser_incident

The DNC put all their eggs in the Hillary basket and never bothered to cultivate a Plan B. I know Newsom is a very popular choice within the party and likely would’ve been nominated this year had Lunchpail Joe stepped down like most expected/wanted.

The RNC doesn’t have anyone because a party that commits to losing with dignity and principle doesn’t stir anyone competent with presidential ambitions. There’s nothing the modern Republicans hate more than someone who can give them a victory. They enjoy being the outer party and aren’t going to cultivate anyone presidential because that goes against their goals and desires. So that mostly leaves airheaded #girlbosses like Nimarata Haley, Kristi Noem, and undoubtedly Elise Stefanik in 2028.

It’s grim out here, bros.

I think Newsom's career is over. The unintended consequence of the coup de Trump is that they put a lot of Dems in position to torch their future. Newsom, Whitmer, Murphy, and others did shit that is going to catch up to them the more light that hits the reality of Covid and how it was handled.

Newsom has the excess baggage of driving California into an economic and social wall.

Newsom (and Trudeau imo) looks like he'd wear your flesh as a suit if given an opportunity. He isn't attractive at all and gives off serial killer vibes.

Newsom looks like the living embodiement of the anti-christ.

 

[MrJokerRager]

I think Newsom's career is over. The unintended consequence of the coup de Trump is that they put a lot of Dems in position to torch their future. Newsom, Whitmer, Murphy, and others did shit that is going to catch up to them the more light that hits the reality of Covid and how it was handled.

Newsom has the excess baggage of driving California into an economic and social wall.

Newsom looks like the living embodiement of the anti-christ.

Newsom will be carried by the media machine including Fox News.

The man has a pretty good propaganda machine, and of course his looks do help a lot.

Republicans putting up some old wrinkled fart, is a guaranteed loss even if Newsom loses the debates.

 

[Freedom Fighter]

Some of you just spout nonsense and think it's fact.

 

[LurkTrawl]

we may finally see the first Gen X POTUS and the changing of the guard.

Which will change nothing should things remain stable as they're still vetted and groomed, in the classical sense that is of preparing someone for a position, by the current HNIC. As well as likely sharing their temperament. If anything, they'll be worse as the populace will think it's a breath of fresh air rather than rank CO2.

I just hope they're all like Newsom/AoC/EyepatchMcCain/DeSantis.

We need entirely new parties

Would not solve the problems of this country, and would functionally be hitting the snooze button on the "shit falling apart" alarm clock.

 

[Fatsuit Shinji]

Did you forget the whole laying a trap thing they did that ended up getting Dan Rather fired and his career destroyed to the point that not even MSNBC would hire him?

Nope. Dan Rather's fall begun when the blogger Buckethead noticed the memo Rather was passing out as real couldn't be type with any typewriter made and in use in the year in question and it was done in MS Word. Bush and cohorts had no involvement with the blogosphere saving his ass and the country.

Not to mention that Kerry's war record was such that Bush's team had to deploy the Swift Boat attack vector to try and discredit Kerry.

The Swift Boats did that entirely on their own and all they use is the truth and Kerry's own words as written in his Winter Soldier book. Hence the DNC and mainstream media losing their shit while trying to defame them.

 

[NyQuilninja]

The US Dollar, Migrant Crisis, and the Rise of China: Implications for the Global Order

Spoiler: Intro

The US Dollar, Migrant Crisis, and the Rise of China: Implications for the Global Order

Introduction

In an era of economic shifts and geopolitical tensions, this research paper delves into interconnected issues that shape the global order. It explores the dominance of the US dollar as a global reserve currency, the ongoing migrant crisis in America, and the potential threats posed by China’s economic rise. Additionally, it examines military readiness, social cohesion, and civilian surveillance programs in the US and China, offering insights into their implications for the world.

The US Dollar’s Global Reserve Currency Status

Dominance and Impact

As of the fourth quarter of 2022, the US dollar maintained its position as the primary global reserve currency, with 58.36% of global foreign exchange reserves held in US dollars. This dominance, rooted in the currency’s stability and widespread use in international trade, confers advantages such as stability, lower borrowing costs, and financial flexibility for the US. However, it also carries responsibilities and challenges, including managing exchange rates and maintaining economic stability.

Implications for the World Economy

The US dollar’s status has significant implications for the world economy. It provides stability to the global financial system, facilitates international trade, and contributes to liquidity. However, it also raises concerns about overreliance on a single currency, particularly in times of economic uncertainty.

The Migrant Crisis in America

Impact on Long-Term Stability

America is facing a migrant crisis that has social, economic, security, and geopolitical implications. Effective social integration of migrants is crucial for fostering social cohesion and preventing polarization. The crisis has become politicized, shaping electoral outcomes and contributing to political polarization. Additionally, it impacts economic growth, border security, and diplomatic relations with countries of origin and transit.

 

[MrJokerRager]

Washington at least foretold of the dangers of them in his farewell address. At best he considered them a necessary evil.

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Zerohedge put this piece out yesterday.

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/george-washington-warned-against-passionate-attachment-israel

 

[Overly Serious]

It has not been explained to me how I can get these prices at the vet for my dog but is impossible for a person.

I had thought Trump introduced an executive order forcing hospitals to be transparent about their pricing. I looked it up and this is what I could find.

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trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov

What happened to that? Did it get overturned by Biden? Too easily walked around by hospitals?