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Originally posted by acmpnsfal
reply to post by LordOfArcadia
The electoral college does also does not *usually* vote contrary to popular vote. This whole race war idea is perpetrated by people who are ignorant to the reality of the world. You can keep trying to make it happen but it ain't gonna happen. Lol.
edit on 31-8-2012 by acmpnsfal because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by acmpnsfal
reply to post by TDawgRex
I actually did not pay much attention to the democratic primaries back in 08 so i have nothing to add there. But it was my understanding that Gore had the option to fight Bush's victory and chose not to.
Originally posted by LordOfArcadia
reply to post by pajoly
Thank you. Your comment perfectly encapsulates the reality in which I was trying to portray. I do not wish this on anyone, but "we" have created it and will reap the harvest.
In my undergraduate days, I read a book by Lt. Col. David Grossman called On Killing, in which he explains how modern militaries, particularly the US, have become very good at eliminating the natural urge to harm another in our soldiers.
I must state that I don't believe most, or even a double digit percentage, will "go off the reservation", but I am a numbers nerd, and the numbers don't luck good.
The stage appears to be set. The question is if the actors will perform.
Originally posted by Bilk22
Well you're 0 for 1 in your prognosticating. Why Ron Paul Will Win. A Liberal's Perspective Say, there must be a lot of political hacks in Kentucky . Or is there just a lot of bourbon?
Originally posted by LordOfArcadia
I hope I am wrong.
Originally posted by OpinionatedB
reply to post by LordOfArcadia
Do you believe as I do that it is the politicians themselves, and the government at large, who are fomenting this coming race war? The wording in speeches etc in the last few years by politicians appears as a calculated and purposeful attempt to create a racial divide imho.
Originally posted by LordOfArcadia
Originally posted by OpinionatedB
reply to post by LordOfArcadia
Do you believe as I do that it is the politicians themselves, and the government at large, who are fomenting this coming race war? The wording in speeches etc in the last few years by politicians appears as a calculated and purposeful attempt to create a racial divide imho.
No, but with a slight caveat. What I think is really happening is far more simple than the idea of an organized plot to start racial violence. Because the traditional base of the Republican party is shrinking (not really, the others are simply growing, but you get my point) and they have had zero luck in broadening their support, they feel like they are adrift at sea and being pushed further from the shore. So, they are flailing around, grasping at whatever floats, in an attempt to keep their head above water.
In other words, they are destroying long term success because of fear of short term failure.
Now for the caveat. Is it possible that there are a few individuals or domestic organizations that would love to see widespread violence and chaos in America. Sure, I wouldn't be posting on a conspiracy website if I didn't think such a thing was possible, but it is implausible for most (or even small fraction) of politicians to be a part of such plot.