Disturbing Trend Among Dems

a reply to: TheBulk

They're both tax payer funded and shill for one party, one point of view. Again, they do this with TAX PAYER MONEY.

Nope again!! They're both paid for by tax-deductible DONATIONS from individual viewers/listeners and by huge philanthropic NGO foundations (e.g.the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation) and NGO institutions and corporations (e.g. Mathworks.com) in the form of GRANTS (NGO stands for Non Governmental Orgs).

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Here is their policy:

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Where the others (cable and the 'big3') are 'funded' by "Budweiser" or "travelocity" or "Pampers" or "Hollywood" or "Saab" or "Lexus" or "Viagra." COMMERCIAL ADVERTISERS.

If you can't see the difference, then that speaks to the general IQ and educational attainment of you yourself.
See - that's the difference between "ignorance" and "stupidity." Stupidity can't be fixed. IGNORANCE CAN...

I regret that the T&C's won't allow me to fully express my disdain for both political parties.
In my book they rate somewhere between child molesters and dog poop.
When our choices in 2016 boil down to another Clinton or another Bush I'd have to say the above is being overly generous in describing them.

a reply to: beezzer

They JUST don't like that..www.congress.gov...

a reply to: Asktheanimals

If find it amusing that little fluffy me, moi, is apparently the only one that has considered a political ticket that had either Carson or Walker and Sanders on it.

I'm as partisan as a person can be and apparently, I'm the only one that sees a compromise of "sides" as a solution to our problems.

Both "sides" are going to bicker and snipe at each other. That'll never change.

And that's what most are hoping for. I don't see progressives ever compromising.
I don't see die-hard conservatives ever compromising.

Currently, the progressives are in charge. And they are succeeding in destroying the country.

The only way to stop them is to come together, compromise, unite the left and the right (like there's a real difference anyway) and actually UNITE the people.

Hillary and Jeb and the majority of GOP candidates will just tank the country if elected.

A united party might have a chance at saving it.

a reply to: beezzer

You're not. Sanders/Warren would be MY TICKET OF CHOICE.
It's still not too late.

And, you're not that fluffy, beez.

originally posted by: BuzzyWigs
a reply to: beezzer

You're not. Sanders/Warren would be MY TICKET OF CHOICE.
It's still not too late.

And, you're not that fluffy, beez.

I am beautifully fluffy.

How is Sanders/Warren a compromise with republicans?

a reply to: beezzer

Oh, well - if you're only talking about Republicans (eww!), then yeah, maybe you ARE not only the fluffiest, but the smartest, too!! (I thought the thread was focusing on 'disturbing trend among Dems').
Can I pet you?
Would you like a pancake?

a reply to: Asktheanimals

When our choices in 2016 boil down to another Clinton or another Bush

Nah. It will boil down to 'essence of Sanders with Warren flavoring'. Not Clinton or Bush. Or Trump.

originally posted by: BuzzyWigs
a reply to: beezzer

Oh, well - if you're only talking about Republicans (eww!), then yeah, maybe you ARE not only the fluffiest, but the smartest, too!!
Can I pet you?
Would you like a pancake?

Only as a hat. Pancakes should only be worn as hats. Ever.

I'm talking about a ticket that would blow partisan politics out of the water.

Imagine a Carson/Sanders or Sanders/Walker or Walker/Sanders or whatever the combo.

It would negate any ideological debate. It is the picture of compromise.

It would unite most people.

a reply to: beezzer

It would negate any ideological debate. It is the picture of compromise.

It would unite most people.

Yes, it would indeed.
Or rather, it WILL, indeed.
And the hat was my intention all along, you know that.

Unfortunately the top line of the greeting in this case is referring to Republicans who have no idea what you're talking about.

And, his name is beezzer. Careful though, he bites.

originally posted by: beezzer




Currently, the progressives are in charge. And they are succeeding in destroying the country.

The only way to stop them is to come together, compromise, unite the left and the right (like there's a real difference anyway) and actually UNITE the people.

How can the people be united with the likes of Rush, Savage, Levin, ORilley, M Reagan, Bill Bennette, Hannity , Medved, Ingraham, Beck, Liddy, Boortz, Shultz and Gallagher and the other AM radio hosts like Red Eye Radio fanning the flames of division, hate for liberals, minorities and everyone else that might disagree with their conservative ideology. Rush has more listeners than anyone on the Radio; you expect compromise from him? His whole approach is hate and division; that's his appeal. He is the real leader of the Republicans and they will follow along in cult like adoration of the man with 'intellegence on lone from GOD" See the connections he is trying to make?

There will be no compromise as long as they have the ear of the Right Wing.


I think the political "discussions" on this site will bare me out. See any compromise...I don't....God I'm glad I never had any kids to see what America is rapidly becoming. Warlike bully of the world!!

a reply to: olaru12

I'm calling for reason and compromise and unity.

One person, one party, one ideology isn't going to fix everything that's wrong.

We are more divided now than we have been in recent history.

If a partisan asshole like me can find the positives in compromise and unity of ideas, then why can't anyone else?

If you can't? Then okay.

Diogenes never found an honest man.
I guess I can't hope to find compromise.

Continue your fighting.

a reply to: beezzer

Spider879 posted this vid recenty. EVERY Republican should watch it.

And listen.

Not to mention, the huge crowds and standing ovations Sanders is getting everywhere he goes - even in the Red states!


I mean, really, the choice is obvious. EVERYBODY wants what he's talking about. (Well, 99% of Americans)

originally posted by: beezzer
a reply to: olaru12

I'm calling for reason and compromise and unity.

One person, one party, one ideology isn't going to fix everything that's wrong.

We are more divided now than we have been in recent history.

If a partisan asshole like me can find the positives in compromise and unity of ideas, then why can't anyone else?

If you can't? Then okay.

Diogenes never found an honest man.
I guess I can't hope to find compromise.

Continue your fighting.

I'm not fighting....Ive surrendered to the reality that ideologies have replaced compassion and common sense.
I have pretty much lost all hope in the American soul, where winning is the only thing that matters, by any means possible. American culture is going to have to experience blood in the streets before any change can be made. Perhaps then the soul of America can see the futility of the hatred that is rising in the conscienceness of it's citizens.

I'm blessed that I can bail on America and watch it destroy itself from some beach elsewhere, where people know the importance of "live and let live"

I'm not fighting!

a reply to: olaru12

I'm not fighting!

Good! Are you going to vote for Bernie?

(Save me a seat, please, and I'd like to preorder a Pacifico and a Margarita for the meeting)

a reply to: olaru12

Fair enough.

I can see that my idea isn't popular.

originally posted by: BuzzyWigs
a reply to: olaru12

I'm not fighting!

Good! Are you going to vote for Bernie?

(Save me a seat, please, and I'd like to preorder a Pacifico and a Margarita for the meeting)

Bernie might be the first candidate that I will vote FOR....usually I just vote against the Fascists.

It would be my pleasure to buy you a drink.

a reply to: beezzer

I can see that my idea isn't popular.

Oh, but - but, IT IS!!!!

The 'populist' message (or whatever the hell they call it) is what Sanders is bringing. It might not be "popular" among Republicans (yet)...but, keep working at it. You have a a huge fan club - accept your position as an influential ATSer. Step up. Keep talking.
You're very persuasive.

And the Republicans are meanwhile putting on a fabulous dog-and-pony show demonstrating how truly befuddled and messed up they are. You're on the winning side.

High Five, beez.

originally posted by: beezzer
a reply to: olaru12

Fair enough.

I can see that my idea isn't popular.

Lately I never know when you are being sarcastic or serious, but your ire is always prominent in both.

I think you are the one that's fighting!

May you find some peace eventually....

a reply to: olaru12

Hey, have you noticed how "Rush" is losing his contracts? Going down like the Hindenberg. NO ONE wants to buy in to his syndicated show. He's now reduced to some 'bargain basement' channel.