Politcal Memes, etc

[Cornuck]

The map was the only thing that made sense.

[donlever]

The map was the only thing that made sense.

Nice to see you're coming along for the ride at last.

[Cornuck]

The map was the only thing that made sense.

Nice to see you're coming along for the ride at last.

More of an innocent bystander watching it unfold.

[donlever]

Hmmmm....not sure about that there Corn.

Unless the rabble you rouse is simply to counter Doc.

[Cousin Strawberry]

The map was the only thing that made sense.

You should print one off and put a "you are here" arrow

[Cornuck]

Hmmmm....not sure about that there Corn.
Unless the rabble you rouse is simply to counter Doc.

As I've said before, elections don't affect me, and I'll reckon they don't have a large impact on your (most everyone here) life either. Down here I can't vote, or run for office, so most of my comments are "for entertainment purposes only". Or I'll see something that needs a correction, or Doc needs a virtual slap upside the head.

As for politics, I think we're on the same side that most politicians deserve our contempt. The same goes for the media. The "system" is rigged, as we know, and it favours the rich and powerful. All pretty simple stuff that we can agree on, right?

From there, it just gets into details. I've always felt that when it comes to left-right politics, nothing will change, but with the "left" in power, a few more crumbs are fed to those who are most vulnerable in society. I'll go a step further and say that any government or "system" should be judged on how it cares for those who can't help themselves (of course, our definitions may vary on who is included in this group).

It's true that I'm pretty isolated down here, and don't get to see the 'wonders' that a big city has to offer. I don't see the complete failures of programs that lead to massive homelessness and drug addiction. I don't deal with the mentally ill who have no place to turn. On a human level, these are important issues that haven't been dealt with by any North American government and have generally been made worse over the past 20-30 years.

I do care that regulations are in place to keep the air and water safe and that my food is safe. Regulating businesses that don't want to be regulated is something only a government can do. Again something we can all agree on - to a point. Now we start to take sides over the "environmentalist whack-jobs / scientists" or the "job creators / greedy multinationals".

As I've said before, the "system" we've been dealing with since we were born has given us a pretty good life. I'm thankful I don't have to walk to Brazil for a better life for my family. Are there things I would change if I were in power? Probably. Would I insist on a giant overhaul? Not likely.

The media has done an amazing job of making sure that we're distracted by every little issue to the point where we feel "we have to take a side". I don't know what it's like up there, but down here people are letting politics define their life. If the "goal" was to keep us divided and fighting amongst ourselves, then - mission accomplished. Even on this hockey board, we argue and bitch at each other over things that likely don't affect us, and we can't control.

With that said, I'll go back posting what I feel might offer a counterpoint, amuse you, or piss you off.

[donlever]

Good post, in general terms I agree with a lot of what you say.

Correction of others is subjective of course.

Pissing off is unlikely.

Bemusement perhaps.

[Cornuck]

Only the best people. trump of course pardoned this guy first time around, and now has made him ambassador to France.

[Strangelove]

As I've said before, elections don't affect me, and I'll reckon they don't have a large impact on your (most everyone here) life either. Down here I can't vote, or run for office, so most of my comments are "for entertainment purposes only".

Are you trying to tell us you are perfectly fine with Donald J Trump winning the election?

Do you need a virtual slap upside the head?

[5thhorseman]

Only the best people. trump of course pardoned this guy first time around, and now has made him ambassador to France.

Also ...

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qdq9z7pjzo

The elder Kushner pleaded guilty to federal charges of tax evasion, campaign finance offences and witness tampering and was sentenced to two years in prison in 2005.

Trump: "Only the best."

[Cornuck]

Are you trying to tell us you are perfectly fine with Donald J Trump winning the election?

Do you need a virtual slap upside the head?

It's the empathy for other that makes me not "perfectly fine" with his election. Of course, the 4 years of chaos will be distracting. And hopefully he won't kill the ag industry around here. etc etc etc

[donlever]

What happened at CC today?

Not much.

Cuz flipped a fat broad our way.

AP popped by.

A little Jiricek talk on the main board.

Chef posted about hockey!!

Blob dropped in, still seems a bit angry, hope his life turns around for him.

And oh yeah, the ongoing Trump bad Trump good (yaaawwwnnn) and look I have a link proving it Jihad continued.

[Strangelove]

Are you trying to tell us you are perfectly fine with Donald J Trump winning the election?

Do you need a virtual slap upside the head?

It's the empathy for other that makes me not "perfectly fine" with his election. Of course, the 4 years of chaos will be distracting. And hopefully he won't kill the ag industry around here. etc etc etc

And here I was convinced you loathe the very core of my orange hero.

[5thhorseman]

And oh yeah, the ongoing Trump bad Trump good (yaaawwwnnn) and look I have a link proving it Jihad continued.

Don't read the Erection thread then (or the Meme thread).

Problem solved.

Or are there other discussions you'd like to see there?

[5thhorseman]

https://www.borowitzreport.com/p/trump- ... assador-to

PALM BEACH (The Borowitz Report)—Donald J. Trump raised eyebrows in diplomatic circles on Saturday by naming the former drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman U.S. ambassador to Mexico.

Trump told reporters that the appointment of El Chapo was consistent with his policy of surrounding himself with “only the best people.”

When asked about El Chapo’s ten felony convictions, Trump said, “I wish he had more, but I still think he’s qualified.”

Trump’s plan hit a snag, however, when El Chapo turned down the post, stating that it would be “embarrassing to serve in the same administration as Dr. Oz.”