I remember, when Obama was voted in to office, how quiet Conservatives got. I really think that, overall, it caused Republicans and Conservatives to take a step back and reevaluate their positions, and how they approached them. And it showed in this election cycle. For the most part, I think they brushed off the LGBT issue. Whereas back during Bush's years, they would have stood firmly against it. And weed, for that matter. The country IS changing. But we can still have our freedoms while respecting the rights of others and, most importantly, the rule of law. These things will keep our society stable and safe for everyone. 8 years of warmongering, lies, and labeling the Left gave rise to Obama. Now 8 years of elitism, Hollywood Celebrities, and labeling the Right have given rise to Trump. It's time for the Left to learn that lesson.
Agreed, if were not embroiled in a civil fucking war. Jesus it's going to take a huge house cleaning, from schools on up.
A very liberal, gay client of mine reluctantly pointed out that Hillary had been anti-gay marriage as recently as 2014 while Trump was holding up a gay flag at one of his rallies to show inclusiveness. Again, things I had no idea about that certainly the mainstream media wasn't reporting. He showed me video clips to make his point and for the first time in his lifetime, voted Republican for anything. I found that to be almost unimaginable.....which is exactly how he described it.
I was for gay marriage at least 10 years before the Democrat Presidential nominee. Not just saying it to get elected either.
im not going to read this thread, and I wont read it after I post this either, but I watched this last night and was in full amazement.
I loved that show man, and that video is hilarious no matter who you are a supporter of so I figured it was a good thing to drop here.
A really deep (in depth) article analyzing the state of the Democratic Party and why they are losing elections in states, senate, house, and presidency. http://www.nbcnews.com/specials/democrats-left-in-the-lurch The gist is they get more votes, but their voters are poorly distributed. Looks like a few blue dots in an ocean of red, looking at the map.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-donald-trump-kass-0118-20170117-column.html Trump, the media and a cure for hysteria Before Donald Trump establishes himself in the White House, here's hoping he does something huge for American journalism. He's already been a huge boon to journalists, serving as a pinata for thwacks and clicks and fear and clicks and panic and clicks and outrage, shame, clicks and more clicks. But sometimes, clicks just aren't enough. So how about gigantic, five-gallon jugs chock-full of Prozac, or other such antidepressants, placed in every newsroom? Because it should be clear by now that something is needed, since much of journalism leans to the political left, and that many of the left are beyond fear and hysterics over Trump.
Call it whatever you want. The point is that every American citizen should have the same rights as any other. We can debate whether homosexuality is good or bad or the same. I'd rather not.
You really gonna call Obama and his presidency more of a Hollywood Celebrity or elitist than Trump? Really?
It is baffling to me how a conservative voter can call anyone else "elitist." What kind of world is this.
Wondering if any of you are watching the Frontline two-night special "The Divided States of America?" Or is that fake news too?
Curious what you think of it. It might deserve it's own thread. At least for me, it's illuminating. Perhaps for some of you that are more involved in the day-to-day of American politics it will just be a re-hash. I have no idea.
