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originally posted by: Thoughtful1
The "Resident Lurker" and I were discussing what are the consequences when the public sector owes their jobs, their very livelihoods, to the Democratic government that placed them initially in their positions. They received a position, job security, good pay, steady raises despite economic reality, healthcare, other benefits and generous retirement plans. Often their entire packages are much more generous for the same type of job in the private sector.
At election time would you vote for a party that would want streamlining, accountability and a rebalancing of the public/private sector? You would vote for the party that would help you keep your job.
What happens when this group becomes so large that they really do effect the outcome of elections. Think teachers unions, civil servants ect. I do not know of one single teacher that would vote Republican. They vote as a block, Dem all the way. This doesn't just end with the teachers in the education system but remember all of the administrative staff.
These people mobilize and are strong, effective communicators.
originally posted by: RelSciHistItSufi
a reply to: PilSungMtnMan
Re Q4737...
I think the post is leading this horse to WATER!
Listen to the youtube link, which is Ronald Reagan's We Must Fight speech. At [1:10]...
BETTER RED THAN DEAD
Does this mean Dem's playbook is now "Running Better Red than Dead"?
"A Time for Choosing", also known as "The Speech", was a speech presented during the 1964 U.S. presidential election campaign by future president Ronald Reagan on behalf of Republican candidate Barry Goldwater. The speech launched Reagan into national prominence.
To this day, "The Speech" is considered one of the most effective ever made on behalf of a candidate. Nevertheless, Barry [Nuke'em] Goldwater lost the election by one of the largest margins in history. Soon afterwards, Reagan was asked to run for Governor of California; he ran for office and won election in 1966. Reagan was later dubbed the "Great Communicator" in recognition of his effective oratory skills.
In a May 1964 speech, Goldwater suggested that nuclear weapons should be treated more like conventional weapons and used in Vietnam, specifically that they should have been used at Dien Bien Phu in 1954 to defoliate trees.
He also advocated that field commanders in Vietnam and Europe should be given the authority to use tactical nuclear weapons (which he called "small conventional nuclear weapons") without presidential confirmation.
A Democratic campaign advertisement known as Daisy ("Daisy Girl" or "Peace, Little Girl") showed a young girl counting daisy petals, from one to ten. Immediately following this scene, a voiceover counted down from ten to one. The child's face was shown as a still photograph followed by images of nuclear explosions and mushroom clouds.
In 2016, Hillary Clinton enlisted Monique Luiz to participate in a sequel of the ad used in her unsuccessful campaign against Donald Trump.
originally posted by: Parksy1981
Just saw this online, fits in the dates 21-25.
DJHJ Media
originally posted by: Thoughtful1
a reply to: Creep Thumper
I am seeing the same thing on a couple of streets. I am hoping because there are so few signs people may not be as divided as it appears on the surface. What is very visible is the number of U.S. flags at homes. Perhaps a not so subtle pointer as to where their loyalties lie.
To smear these flags would rally everyone because that is not ok.
originally posted by: Aallanon
Keeps nagging at me.
Watch the water
Water,H20 so,
Watch the house 2020
Mickey watch 10/2
Watch Oct 10/2 so,
To me this means Watch the House 10/02/2020
So that would mean anytime there was a watch it would mean, watch the hands on the clock for the date and watch for something to happen in the House of Representatives.
I’m just thinking out loud.
BREAKING: Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) becomes second GOP Senator to say she opposes voting on Supreme Court vacancy before the election