American Politics - Really?

[Enigma869]

No wonder why most of us can't take politicians seriously. Is anyone else watching this crazy fuck, Clint Eastwood interview an empty chair on the stage at the Republican National Convention? This is flat out bizarre. All of these politicians and the people who think they walk on water are fucking nuts. This American political system flat out SUCKS!

[steveo777]

No wonder why most of us can't take politicians seriously. Is anyone else watching this crazy fuck, Clint Eastwood interview an empty chair on the stage at the Republican National Convention? This is flat out bizarre. All of these politicians and the people who think they walk on water are fucking nuts. This American political system flat out SUCKS!

Clint Eastwood is an actor and a damn good one. If he says it's time for Obama to go....IT IS!

He supported Obama, but now, like most of us, he realizes if it didn't work the first time, it ain't gonna work the second.

[RedWingFan]

No wonder why most of us can't take politicians seriously. Is anyone else watching this crazy fuck, Clint Eastwood interview an empty chair on the stage at the Republican National Convention? This is flat out bizarre. All of these politicians and the people who think they walk on water are fucking nuts. This American political system flat out SUCKS!

Catching any of Rubio? Knocked it out of the park.

[Memorex]

I hear what you are saying. It was a little weird at first. However, Clint had the best line of the entire convention and the entire political season. "We own this country!"

I think we forget that sometimes. The second half of his speech was very effective. First half was weird.

[Arkansas]

Don't know how effective Clint Eastwood really was, but he made some points and was very entertaining. Rubio was on the mark, and quite outstanding!

Now get this, although a strong conservative & mostly align myself with the GOP, I'm still a James Carville fan. (I watched the CNNHD coverage that had Carville as a commentator.) I've always loved this guy's loyalty, brilliance, and candor. When Carville said that Rubio was basically running for President 2016, he made perfect sense. But so what? Rubio's position was make everyone think about how most Americans came from humble beginnings, and how the future still belongs to us, not big goverment. And he did that very well.

Mitt Romney did very well also. I wish though that he'd been a bit more animated, more loose, and more soulful. However, he made a lot of great points, and took some very hard shots at President Obama. I'm an old Reagan guy, and one of the references to the Carter admin & how he was voted out, was a really nice move. We'll see...

I'm a bit anxious to see what the DNC has for us next week. You know very well that they are gonna pick apart the RNC. But there's a piece of me that says they'll dodge all the real issues, and just gloss over everything. They'll probably just attack whatever it is that they think that the RNC is telling us.

Will four more Obama years destroy us? Probably not. However, I do believe that a Romney/Ryan admin will put America back on track to growth & prosperity.


later~

[Memorex]

They talk about Christy and Rubio running for Prez up there. If so, they learned from Obama. His 2004 speech at the DNC convention practically won him the election.

[tater1977]

'Dirty Harry' actor Clint Eastwood delivers unscripted RNC speech

Read more & video: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/politics/c ... z257Hg02Mc





Obama responded to Eastwood's speech with an online jab, posting a photo of himself - seen from behind - sitting in a presidential chair.

"This seat's taken," Obama wrote.

[Enigma869]

The problem is that every one of these fucks LIES THEIR ASS OFF! It's amazing when the facts are checked against what these politicians say. They are always 100% full of shit! We need more people to stop being sheep and blindly following these dopes. The partisan politics drives me nuts, because everyone slants things to fit their agenda. Lately, I've been reading (and it's only coming from Republicans) that Obama has run up gas prices and how "low" gas prices were during W's administration. Interesting how they conveniently forget that in May of 2008, gas averaged $4.12 a gallon (the highest prices have ever been) while W. was still the President. For the record, I'm not a Democrat, nor a Republican (I actually think for myself and listen to the issues). I can only hope that one day the citizens of this country wake the fuck up and realize that both parties completely SUCK! If the best this country can do is Obama and Romney, we're all fucked!

[Memorex]

The problem is that every one of these fucks LIES THEIR ASS OFF! It's amazing when the facts are checked against what these politicians say. They are always 100% full of shit! We need more people to stop being sheep and blindly following these dopes. The partisan politics drives me nuts, because everyone slants things to fit their agenda. Lately, I've been reading (and it's only coming from Republicans) that Obama has run up gas prices and how "low" gas prices were during W's administration. Interesting how they conveniently forget that in May of 2008, gas averaged $4.12 a gallon (the highest prices have ever been) while W. was still the President. For the record, I'm not a Democrat, nor a Republican (I actually think for myself and listen to the issues). I can only hope that one day the citizens of this country wake the fuck up and realize that both parties completely SUCK! If the best this country can do is Obama and Romney, we're all fucked!

I'm glad the 2008 hike was short lived. It came down pretty quick. This latest sustained price is killing me. I have my wife and I that drive a lot and three teenage drivers. It is true that some new policies have made these prices rise and stay high. No getting around that. I'd like to see it go back down under $2 no matter who is elected. It's one of those things that hit the poor the hardest. It's like an added tax on society.

[Gin and Tonic Sky]

I think you will find that the Clint Eastwood spot was originally planned for Donald Trump, who would
pretend to interview the president about his performance and then say at the end of it You are fired.
Trump clearly though it would make him look idiotic, (but it might of actually worked for him).

It did make me chuckle

[Enigma869]

Clint was GREAT. I was lying in bed ROFLMAO! Empty Chair should have had an Empty Suit draped over it.

Supposedly Obama, who said he wasn't watching the festivities, tweeted afterwards, "This seat is taken."

Not for long Barry, not for long.

For the record, I'm not voting for either of these douches. That's how much I dislike both of them. That said, I still find it hilarious that people (Republicans only) think Romney is actually going to win. WILL NOT HAPPEN! The last President from Massachusetts to get elected to The White House was JFK. This country is NOT electing a Mormon from MA. I actually don't even think it will be close. I don't have a dog in this fight, but I would be shocked if Obama wins by less than 5 percentage points, and I suspect it will be closer to 8 or 9%.

[Enigma869]

John, just curious, will you be voting at all, for Brown or Warren for Senate or for other local races or levies? Does not Mitt or Obama either one have a platform you agree with or on, on most issues, or do you just hate politics/politicians in general?

BTW, your football predicitions are stellar but I fear you're a bit off on this one. I hope anyway.

I have voted in the past but am abstaining this year. I've never bought into the bullshit of "it's your duty". It's not my duty to elect someone I have ZERO confidence in. I truly believe Obama and Romney are equally bad, but I also believe that most people believe that the devil that they know is better than the devil that they don't know, which is precisely why I think Obama will win, easily. I'll actually be shocked if this election is close. We just saw this with W. Most people with brain cells connected didn't think W. was a very good President. The economy was in the tank, the banking system collapsed, the auto industry collapsed, the housing market collapsed, and 9/11 happened on his watch. Even with all of that, the guy got re-elected, because a guy from Massachusetts was running against him. I don't think he got re-elected because anyone thought he was a great President. He was simply the lesser of two evils, to most. I also think Obama is FAR more likeable than Romney, which is why I think he'll win this election easily. Most who don't like Obama as a President don't dislike him personally, and I think that counts for something on Election Day.


The last President I liked and I thought was competent was Bill Clinton. If I was old enough, I would have voted for Reagan, as I LOVED Reagan. I will tell you that overall, I think every poltician is completely full of shit and is disappoints me wildly the hero worship that many have for these people. Generally, I'm a moderate thinking person and have never liked any politician who has extremist views. I'd prefer religion to stay out of my government and have never been comfortable with politicians who want to govern the country based on their religious principles. I do like to watch both conventions, because I think everyone should listen to both sides. The thing I enjoy the most is when "Fact checking" is introduced by the media right after a speech. When they picked apart Ryan's speech the other night, most of what he said simply wasn't accurate and certainly not based on any real facts. I have no doubt that Obama and Biden will be guilty of the exact same thing, and it REALLY pisses me off that these guys blatantly lie their asses off and that the American public is moronic enough to deal with it and accept everything that is being said as gospel (Of course, as long as it is being said by someone in the party they align themselves with). I can only hope that the day arrives where we have far more palatable choices than Romney and Obama. I cringe to think that this is the best this country can offer to our people! I generally never even post any politican related crap, because the endless rhetoric is puke-inducing to me. I just couldn't resist when I saw Eastwood interviewing an empty chair last night. Truly one of the more bizarre things I've ever seen, and I'm not sure who thought it would be a good idea. Whomever it was, I wouldn't rely on that person for polticial strategy, going forward.

[Gideon]

You're definitely right about the hero worship. Not to indulge in pointless cynicism, but politics really is the hypocrite's arena (and I say that as a poli-sci major ). Voters who have certain leanings don't bother me at all, but the intractable extremists and absolutists on either side are more than I can stomach. It's like dealing with Loons, but on a much grander scale.

[Rick]

You're definitely right about the hero worship. Not to indulge in pointless cynicism, but politics really is the hypocrite's arena (and I say that as a poli-sci major ). Voters who have certain leanings don't bother me at all, but the intractable extremists and absolutists on either side are more than I can stomach. It's like dealing with Loons, but on a much grander scale.

It just boggles the mind to imagine how Paul Ryan can stand up there and lash Barack Obama for abandoning Bowles-Simpson when he did exactly that himself. Or for taking $716 billion out of Medicare that Ryan’s own budget also removes from Medicare. Or try to blame him for the closing of a GM plant that actually closed while George W. Bush was president.

Certainly so. I'm not absolving the Democrats from doing the same said, though.

[Gideon]

Yeah, that's really the key: both parties are habitually guilty of it. If pressed, I identify with certain parties on certain issues, and I am registered Republican, but that was the result of a literal coin flip.

[Rick]

Yeah, that's really the key: both parties are habitually guilty of it. If pressed, I identify with certain parties on certain issues, and I am registered Republican, but that was the result of a literal coin flip.

[AR]

None if it matters. Same wolves in sheeps clothing. Totally against Obama's health care idiocy otherwise no difference.

[Jeremey]

I have voted in the past but am abstaining this year. I've never bought into the bullshit of "it's your duty". It's not my duty to elect someone I have ZERO confidence in. I truly believe Obama and Romney are equally bad, but I also believe that most people believe that the devil that they know is better than the devil that they don't know, which is precisely why I think Obama will win, easily. I'll actually be shocked if this election is close. We just saw this with W. Most people with brain cells connected didn't think W. was a very good President. The economy was in the tank, the banking system collapsed, the auto industry collapsed, the housing market collapsed, and 9/11 happened on his watch. Even with all of that, the guy got re-elected, because a guy from Massachusetts was running against him. I don't think he got re-elected because anyone thought he was a great President. He was simply the lesser of two evils, to most. I also think Obama is FAR more likeable than Romney, which is why I think he'll win this election easily. Most who don't like Obama as a President don't dislike him personally, and I think that counts for something on Election Day.


The last President I liked and I thought was competent was Bill Clinton. If I was old enough, I would have voted for Reagan, as I LOVED Reagan. I will tell you that overall, I think every poltician is completely full of shit and is disappoints me wildly the hero worship that many have for these people. Generally, I'm a moderate thinking person and have never liked any politician who has extremist views. I'd prefer religion to stay out of my government and have never been comfortable with politicians who want to govern the country based on their religious principles. I do like to watch both conventions, because I think everyone should listen to both sides. The thing I enjoy the most is when "Fact checking" is introduced by the media right after a speech. When they picked apart Ryan's speech the other night, most of what he said simply wasn't accurate and certainly not based on any real facts. I have no doubt that Obama and Biden will be guilty of the exact same thing, and it REALLY pisses me off that these guys blatantly lie their asses off and that the American public is moronic enough to deal with it and accept everything that is being said as gospel (Of course, as long as it is being said by someone in the party they align themselves with). I can only hope that the day arrives where we have far more palatable choices than Romney and Obama. I cringe to think that this is the best this country can offer to our people! I generally never even post any politican related crap, because the endless rhetoric is puke-inducing to me. I just couldn't resist when I saw Eastwood interviewing an empty chair last night. Truly one of the more bizarre things I've ever seen, and I'm not sure who thought it would be a good idea. Whomever it was, I wouldn't rely on that person for polticial strategy, going forward.

If I ever have to explain my political views on Melodicrock.com forums I will link to your response here, pitch perfect! LOL

[AR]

Write in "AR"

My platform.

IQ tests if you want to have children. If you fail = sterilization.

Gay marriage is legal.

For every illegal alien that wants to live in the U.S. from Mexico they have to accept either a homeless person or a criminal from one of our jails.

Drugs are legalized.

Flat tax on all purchases. No income tax.

That's all.



OUT

[Enigma869]

Write in "AR"

My platform.

IQ tests if you want to have children. If you fail = sterilization.

See the picture below for why I agree with this position. This picture was taken at a local supermarket in the Boston area. Seriously, who allows their kids to do such a thing. What a fucking dope

[artist4perry]

Write in "AR"

My platform.

IQ tests if you want to have children. If you fail = sterilization.

See the picture below for why I agree with this position. This picture was taken at a local supermarket in the Boston area. Seriously, who allows their kids to do such a thing. What a fucking dope

An idiot as you said...and as a teacher I see far worse. I can only love and guide them the best I can. Some of these kids crave kindness and attention.

[Monker]

Clint was GREAT. I was lying in bed ROFLMAO! Empty Chair should have had an Empty Suit draped over it.

Supposedly Obama, who said he wasn't watching the festivities, tweeted afterwards, "This seat is taken."

Not for long Barry, not for long.

For the record, I'm not voting for either of these douches. That's how much I dislike both of them. That said, I still find it hilarious that people (Republicans only) think Romney is actually going to win. WILL NOT HAPPEN! The last President from Massachusetts to get elected to The White House was JFK. This country is NOT electing a Mormon from MA. I actually don't even think it will be close. I don't have a dog in this fight, but I would be shocked if Obama wins by less than 5 percentage points, and I suspect it will be closer to 8 or 9%.

John, 4 years ago this month you said this..

I absolutely would have voted for McCain, if Romney had been his selection.

What has changed?

http://forums.melodicrock.com/phpBB/vie ... 78221eb3f9

Are you serious? Did you even read the full post you quoted from? Nothing has 'changed'....Romney is still not Sarah Palin. Geez. However, that still doesn't mean he ran a campaign worthy of earning a vote for President.

[Enigma869]

Clint was GREAT. I was lying in bed ROFLMAO! Empty Chair should have had an Empty Suit draped over it.

Supposedly Obama, who said he wasn't watching the festivities, tweeted afterwards, "This seat is taken."

Not for long Barry, not for long.

For the record, I'm not voting for either of these douches. That's how much I dislike both of them. That said, I still find it hilarious that people (Republicans only) think Romney is actually going to win. WILL NOT HAPPEN! The last President from Massachusetts to get elected to The White House was JFK. This country is NOT electing a Mormon from MA. I actually don't even think it will be close. I don't have a dog in this fight, but I would be shocked if Obama wins by less than 5 percentage points, and I suspect it will be closer to 8 or 9%.

John, 4 years ago this month you said this..

I absolutely would have voted for McCain, if Romney had been his selection.

What has changed?

http://forums.melodicrock.com/phpBB/vie ... 78221eb3f9

I think Monker said it best. Romney, while not desirable, is no Sarah Palin. I thought Palin's selection was actually a joke, until I realized that McCain wasn't joking. I thought Palin was the absolute worst VP candidate ever selected by anyone (which is really saying something, given what a jackass Biden is)!

I truly don't like either of these candidates and am not sure how anyone does. Let me say this...I don't blame everything on Obama. The reality is that Obama inherited the biggest disaster that ANY American President ever has. That said, I don't feel like he's done a damn thing to fix it and in many cases has made things worse. Don't misconstrue this as defending Obama, because to be blunt, I think the guy has sucked as President. That said, It drives me nuts when some (mostly Republicans) act like Obama inherited a Utopian Paradise. The truth of the matter is that W. sucked as much as President as Obama has. I can only hope there is another Ronald Reagan out there, somewhere, someday. As long as we have choices like "Dumb and Dumber", we're all fucked!