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Hofstra26
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Re: 1st Press Conference
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Posted by Mrs213
We know who you are...
Yeah we do , but for some reason, every one keeps engaging with her, especially on FHF. I'm beginning to think there are a lot of posters who love the drama she stirs up since they are commenting on her posts and ignoring the fact of who she is.
So anyone who comes to the boards with a different opinion is automatically VB?
You can see a lot of personality and character in tone and use of English by the way a person writes.
100%! It's impossible to hide your opinions, writing patterns and tone. Who you are will always shine through in responses regardless of what the screenname is.
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NervousNell
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by soontobemommyof2
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Sash
Posted by seaside
It almost doesn't matter who people are. If a bunch of people are trying to civilly debate live issues, and someone is part of a misinformation campaign designed to undermine confidence in public health and safety and cause people to question reality, it doesn't matter where in the world they are, what sex they are, whether they have kids, whether they are actively or passively spreading misinformation and paranoia, etc.
Public Heath and safety?? This post wasn’t about the pandemic, give it a rest already. 
But EVERYTHING is about the pandemic, don't you know?
Can we make it about Texas for a hot sec? It seems that their cases have been steadily dropping for 3 weeks since the mandates were lifted. Good for them!
You can not.
That goes against the "science"
It can't be true.
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by JennP
Posted by windyweather21
Pretty dead politics board while so much has happened lately.
I'll address why I think the board is "dead" although I can only speak for myself.
I think it's natural that unhappy people will want to vent while people who are overall satisfied might be less inclined to do so. I'm around long enough to remember when we discussed politics without needing a separate board so it's just more pronounced now, but it's always been that way.
I enjoy sparring with posters like Karenk122 and Lululu (and others I might be forgetting) who I often disagree with but have shown they believe that truth matters. But when the board is dominated by people who perpetuate misinformation, disinformation, and falsehoods, I lose interest. There are, right now, multiple falsehoods in the border post and nothing I say will convince anyone that they are wrong. What's the point? Why banter with someone who comes on here talking about how "OMG gas prices are going to go up!" and "the capital attack wasn't planned" or "I heard it on Tucker Carlson and he speaks the truth!" They don't care that gas prices have almost nothing to do with who is president, or that there is ample evidence the attack was planned, or that TC is entertainment, not real news. If we don't operate from a shared set of facts, it's simply not worth trying to have a conversation.
On a personal note, I'm in a NYC high school and therefore back to the building full time so I lost free time to my commute. It's LIF or exercise, and as much as I enjoy chatting with most of you, exercise wins. But I'm only one person and don't know what everyone else's story is (not that it would be my business to share if I did.)
I'll post progressive actions when I think about it because Biden is far from perfect (and doesn't control everything anyway) but that's about it.
Agree with this. Lots of people have decided that unless they are getting something out of the discussion because they are having it with smart, civil, open minded people with new ideas and perspectives to share...not worth it!
So, to pick fictitious examples, not from this board...someone with a different slant or insight into a new economic policy--worth engaging with; I have sometimes changed my opinion because I learned or realized something from talking with those with whom I disagree. A Holocaust denier--not offering an "opinion," (or likely much else) and not worth engagement.
Also agree that those of us who are generally more satisfied now with the direction in which a lot of things are going have less to say.
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by seaside
Posted by JennP
Posted by windyweather21
Pretty dead politics board while so much has happened lately.
I'll address why I think the board is "dead" although I can only speak for myself.
I think it's natural that unhappy people will want to vent while people who are overall satisfied might be less inclined to do so. I'm around long enough to remember when we discussed politics without needing a separate board so it's just more pronounced now, but it's always been that way.
I enjoy sparring with posters like Karenk122 and Lululu (and others I might be forgetting) who I often disagree with but have shown they believe that truth matters. But when the board is dominated by people who perpetuate misinformation, disinformation, and falsehoods, I lose interest. There are, right now, multiple falsehoods in the border post and nothing I say will convince anyone that they are wrong. What's the point? Why banter with someone who comes on here talking about how "OMG gas prices are going to go up!" and "the capital attack wasn't planned" or "I heard it on Tucker Carlson and he speaks the truth!" They don't care that gas prices have almost nothing to do with who is president, or that there is ample evidence the attack was planned, or that TC is entertainment, not real news. If we don't operate from a shared set of facts, it's simply not worth trying to have a conversation.
On a personal note, I'm in a NYC high school and therefore back to the building full time so I lost free time to my commute. It's LIF or exercise, and as much as I enjoy chatting with most of you, exercise wins. But I'm only one person and don't know what everyone else's story is (not that it would be my business to share if I did.)
I'll post progressive actions when I think about it because Biden is far from perfect (and doesn't control everything anyway) but that's about it.
Agree with this. Lots of people have decided that unless they are getting something out of the discussion because they are having it with smart, civil, open minded people with new ideas and perspectives to share...not worth it!
So, to pick fictitious examples, not from this board...someone with a different slant or insight into a new economic policy--worth engaging with; I have sometimes changed my opinion because I learned or realized something from talking with those with whom I disagree. A Holocaust denier--not offering an "opinion," (or likely much else) and not worth engagement.
Also agree that those of us who are generally more satisfied now with the direction in which a lot of things are going have less to say.
agree.
there are people you can disagree with and have a mature discussion with. then there are people who you cannot have said conversations with.
and an AGREE VERY MUCH with not having much to say when your are much more satisfied with the world.
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Major issues are not being discussed though and not sure how, unless you live under a rock, can someone be happy about all that is happening.
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Hofstra26
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by seaside
Posted by JennP
Posted by windyweather21
Pretty dead politics board while so much has happened lately.
I'll address why I think the board is "dead" although I can only speak for myself.
I think it's natural that unhappy people will want to vent while people who are overall satisfied might be less inclined to do so. I'm around long enough to remember when we discussed politics without needing a separate board so it's just more pronounced now, but it's always been that way.
I enjoy sparring with posters like Karenk122 and Lululu (and others I might be forgetting) who I often disagree with but have shown they believe that truth matters. But when the board is dominated by people who perpetuate misinformation, disinformation, and falsehoods, I lose interest. There are, right now, multiple falsehoods in the border post and nothing I say will convince anyone that they are wrong. What's the point? Why banter with someone who comes on here talking about how "OMG gas prices are going to go up!" and "the capital attack wasn't planned" or "I heard it on Tucker Carlson and he speaks the truth!" They don't care that gas prices have almost nothing to do with who is president, or that there is ample evidence the attack was planned, or that TC is entertainment, not real news. If we don't operate from a shared set of facts, it's simply not worth trying to have a conversation.
On a personal note, I'm in a NYC high school and therefore back to the building full time so I lost free time to my commute. It's LIF or exercise, and as much as I enjoy chatting with most of you, exercise wins. But I'm only one person and don't know what everyone else's story is (not that it would be my business to share if I did.)
I'll post progressive actions when I think about it because Biden is far from perfect (and doesn't control everything anyway) but that's about it.
Agree with this. Lots of people have decided that unless they are getting something out of the discussion because they are having it with smart, civil, open minded people with new ideas and perspectives to share...not worth it!
So, to pick fictitious examples, not from this board...someone with a different slant or insight into a new economic policy--worth engaging with; I have sometimes changed my opinion because I learned or realized something from talking with those with whom I disagree. A Holocaust denier--not offering an "opinion," (or likely much else) and not worth engagement.
Also agree that those of us who are generally more satisfied now with the direction in which a lot of things are going have less to say.
agree.
there are people you can disagree with and have a mature discussion with. then there are people who you cannot have said conversations with.
and an AGREE VERY MUCH with not having much to say when your are much more satisfied with the world.
ITA with you both. 100%!
I feel like with Trump there was so much chaos and day after day there was another new round of insanity and ineptitude. Now things feel more like they have under every other president before Trump, calm and steady. Silence doesn't mean that one agrees with EVERY single thing that is going on but on the whole, Biden is doing fine. I just think there are many Trump supporters who are fabricating a lot of unnecessary drama just to b!tch about Biden but IMO, he isn't really giving many reasons for anyone to be so upset. If you weren't bothered by kids in cages under Trump then you can't be outraged now by anything at the border. Also, the upset over gas prices is just ridiculous. Gas prices are based on supply and demand and they have nothing to do with a man who took office just over 60 days ago. But I guess if someone needs something to fret about, have at it.
As I've said before, for the most part Biden and his administration are doing a decent job and the overall approval rating is reflective of the country's satisfaction with him. His approval ratings are FAR higher than Trump ever received so there's that. Biden isn't giving people a reason to detest him and panic every day, he's mostly quiet and off doing his job which is EXACTLY how you want a president to behave. I greatly appreciate a president who isn't in your face CONSTANTLY day after day like the attention whore that Trump was.
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by seaside
Posted by JennP
Posted by windyweather21
Pretty dead politics board while so much has happened lately.
I'll address why I think the board is "dead" although I can only speak for myself.
I think it's natural that unhappy people will want to vent while people who are overall satisfied might be less inclined to do so. I'm around long enough to remember when we discussed politics without needing a separate board so it's just more pronounced now, but it's always been that way.
I enjoy sparring with posters like Karenk122 and Lululu (and others I might be forgetting) who I often disagree with but have shown they believe that truth matters. But when the board is dominated by people who perpetuate misinformation, disinformation, and falsehoods, I lose interest. There are, right now, multiple falsehoods in the border post and nothing I say will convince anyone that they are wrong. What's the point? Why banter with someone who comes on here talking about how "OMG gas prices are going to go up!" and "the capital attack wasn't planned" or "I heard it on Tucker Carlson and he speaks the truth!" They don't care that gas prices have almost nothing to do with who is president, or that there is ample evidence the attack was planned, or that TC is entertainment, not real news. If we don't operate from a shared set of facts, it's simply not worth trying to have a conversation.
On a personal note, I'm in a NYC high school and therefore back to the building full time so I lost free time to my commute. It's LIF or exercise, and as much as I enjoy chatting with most of you, exercise wins. But I'm only one person and don't know what everyone else's story is (not that it would be my business to share if I did.)
I'll post progressive actions when I think about it because Biden is far from perfect (and doesn't control everything anyway) but that's about it.
Agree with this. Lots of people have decided that unless they are getting something out of the discussion because they are having it with smart, civil, open minded people with new ideas and perspectives to share...not worth it!
So, to pick fictitious examples, not from this board...someone with a different slant or insight into a new economic policy--worth engaging with; I have sometimes changed my opinion because I learned or realized something from talking with those with whom I disagree. A Holocaust denier--not offering an "opinion," (or likely much else) and not worth engagement.
Also agree that those of us who are generally more satisfied now with the direction in which a lot of things are going have less to say.
agree.
there are people you can disagree with and have a mature discussion with. then there are people who you cannot have said conversations with.
and an AGREE VERY MUCH with not having much to say when your are much more satisfied with the world.
ITA with you both. 100%!
I feel like with Trump there was so much chaos and day after day there was another new round of insanity and ineptitude. Now things feel more like they have under every other president before Trump, calm and steady. Silence doesn't mean that one agrees with EVERY single thing that is going on but on the whole, Biden is doing fine. I just think there are many Trump supporters who are fabricating a lot of unnecessary drama just to b!tch about Biden but IMO, he isn't really giving many reasons for anyone to be so upset. If you weren't bothered by kids in cages under Trump then you can't be outraged now by anything at the border. Also, the upset over gas prices is just ridiculous. Gas prices are based on supply and demand and they have nothing to do with a man who took office just over 60 days ago. But I guess if someone needs something to fret about, have at it.
As I've said before, for the most part Biden and his administration are doing a decent job and the overall approval rating is reflective of the country's satisfaction with him. His approval ratings are FAR higher than Trump ever received so there's that. Biden isn't giving people a reason to detest him and panic every day, he's mostly quiet and off doing his job which is EXACTLY how you want a president to behave. I greatly appreciate a president who isn't in your face CONSTANTLY day after day like the attention whore that Trump was.
You and only you can choose how much you want to listen to any politician.
Nothing has to be in your face unless you allow it. Don’t follow people’s Twitter, scroll past things on social media and turn off the news when things come on that bother you.
Easy peasy.
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Hofstra26
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by seaside
Posted by JennP
Posted by windyweather21
Pretty dead politics board while so much has happened lately.
I'll address why I think the board is "dead" although I can only speak for myself.
I think it's natural that unhappy people will want to vent while people who are overall satisfied might be less inclined to do so. I'm around long enough to remember when we discussed politics without needing a separate board so it's just more pronounced now, but it's always been that way.
I enjoy sparring with posters like Karenk122 and Lululu (and others I might be forgetting) who I often disagree with but have shown they believe that truth matters. But when the board is dominated by people who perpetuate misinformation, disinformation, and falsehoods, I lose interest. There are, right now, multiple falsehoods in the border post and nothing I say will convince anyone that they are wrong. What's the point? Why banter with someone who comes on here talking about how "OMG gas prices are going to go up!" and "the capital attack wasn't planned" or "I heard it on Tucker Carlson and he speaks the truth!" They don't care that gas prices have almost nothing to do with who is president, or that there is ample evidence the attack was planned, or that TC is entertainment, not real news. If we don't operate from a shared set of facts, it's simply not worth trying to have a conversation.
On a personal note, I'm in a NYC high school and therefore back to the building full time so I lost free time to my commute. It's LIF or exercise, and as much as I enjoy chatting with most of you, exercise wins. But I'm only one person and don't know what everyone else's story is (not that it would be my business to share if I did.)
I'll post progressive actions when I think about it because Biden is far from perfect (and doesn't control everything anyway) but that's about it.
Agree with this. Lots of people have decided that unless they are getting something out of the discussion because they are having it with smart, civil, open minded people with new ideas and perspectives to share...not worth it!
So, to pick fictitious examples, not from this board...someone with a different slant or insight into a new economic policy--worth engaging with; I have sometimes changed my opinion because I learned or realized something from talking with those with whom I disagree. A Holocaust denier--not offering an "opinion," (or likely much else) and not worth engagement.
Also agree that those of us who are generally more satisfied now with the direction in which a lot of things are going have less to say.
agree.
there are people you can disagree with and have a mature discussion with. then there are people who you cannot have said conversations with.
and an AGREE VERY MUCH with not having much to say when your are much more satisfied with the world.
ITA with you both. 100%!
I feel like with Trump there was so much chaos and day after day there was another new round of insanity and ineptitude. Now things feel more like they have under every other president before Trump, calm and steady. Silence doesn't mean that one agrees with EVERY single thing that is going on but on the whole, Biden is doing fine. I just think there are many Trump supporters who are fabricating a lot of unnecessary drama just to b!tch about Biden but IMO, he isn't really giving many reasons for anyone to be so upset. If you weren't bothered by kids in cages under Trump then you can't be outraged now by anything at the border. Also, the upset over gas prices is just ridiculous. Gas prices are based on supply and demand and they have nothing to do with a man who took office just over 60 days ago. But I guess if someone needs something to fret about, have at it.
As I've said before, for the most part Biden and his administration are doing a decent job and the overall approval rating is reflective of the country's satisfaction with him. His approval ratings are FAR higher than Trump ever received so there's that. Biden isn't giving people a reason to detest him and panic every day, he's mostly quiet and off doing his job which is EXACTLY how you want a president to behave. I greatly appreciate a president who isn't in your face CONSTANTLY day after day like the attention whore that Trump was.
You and only you can choose how much you want to listen to any politician.
Nothing has to be in your face unless you allow it. Don’t follow people’s Twitter, scroll past things on social media and turn off the news when things come on that bother you.
Easy peasy.
Ok, VB.
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by seaside
Posted by JennP
Posted by windyweather21
Pretty dead politics board while so much has happened lately.
I'll address why I think the board is "dead" although I can only speak for myself.
I think it's natural that unhappy people will want to vent while people who are overall satisfied might be less inclined to do so. I'm around long enough to remember when we discussed politics without needing a separate board so it's just more pronounced now, but it's always been that way.
I enjoy sparring with posters like Karenk122 and Lululu (and others I might be forgetting) who I often disagree with but have shown they believe that truth matters. But when the board is dominated by people who perpetuate misinformation, disinformation, and falsehoods, I lose interest. There are, right now, multiple falsehoods in the border post and nothing I say will convince anyone that they are wrong. What's the point? Why banter with someone who comes on here talking about how "OMG gas prices are going to go up!" and "the capital attack wasn't planned" or "I heard it on Tucker Carlson and he speaks the truth!" They don't care that gas prices have almost nothing to do with who is president, or that there is ample evidence the attack was planned, or that TC is entertainment, not real news. If we don't operate from a shared set of facts, it's simply not worth trying to have a conversation.
On a personal note, I'm in a NYC high school and therefore back to the building full time so I lost free time to my commute. It's LIF or exercise, and as much as I enjoy chatting with most of you, exercise wins. But I'm only one person and don't know what everyone else's story is (not that it would be my business to share if I did.)
I'll post progressive actions when I think about it because Biden is far from perfect (and doesn't control everything anyway) but that's about it.
Agree with this. Lots of people have decided that unless they are getting something out of the discussion because they are having it with smart, civil, open minded people with new ideas and perspectives to share...not worth it!
So, to pick fictitious examples, not from this board...someone with a different slant or insight into a new economic policy--worth engaging with; I have sometimes changed my opinion because I learned or realized something from talking with those with whom I disagree. A Holocaust denier--not offering an "opinion," (or likely much else) and not worth engagement.
Also agree that those of us who are generally more satisfied now with the direction in which a lot of things are going have less to say.
agree.
there are people you can disagree with and have a mature discussion with. then there are people who you cannot have said conversations with.
and an AGREE VERY MUCH with not having much to say when your are much more satisfied with the world.
ITA with you both. 100%!
I feel like with Trump there was so much chaos and day after day there was another new round of insanity and ineptitude. Now things feel more like they have under every other president before Trump, calm and steady. Silence doesn't mean that one agrees with EVERY single thing that is going on but on the whole, Biden is doing fine. I just think there are many Trump supporters who are fabricating a lot of unnecessary drama just to b!tch about Biden but IMO, he isn't really giving many reasons for anyone to be so upset. If you weren't bothered by kids in cages under Trump then you can't be outraged now by anything at the border. Also, the upset over gas prices is just ridiculous. Gas prices are based on supply and demand and they have nothing to do with a man who took office just over 60 days ago. But I guess if someone needs something to fret about, have at it.
As I've said before, for the most part Biden and his administration are doing a decent job and the overall approval rating is reflective of the country's satisfaction with him. His approval ratings are FAR higher than Trump ever received so there's that. Biden isn't giving people a reason to detest him and panic every day, he's mostly quiet and off doing his job which is EXACTLY how you want a president to behave. I greatly appreciate a president who isn't in your face CONSTANTLY day after day like the attention whore that Trump was.
You and only you can choose how much you want to listen to any politician.
Nothing has to be in your face unless you allow it. Don’t follow people’s Twitter, scroll past things on social media and turn off the news when things come on that bother you.
Easy peasy.
Ok, VB.
Not sure what this means, do you disagree with this logic?
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Hofstra26
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by seaside
Posted by JennP
Posted by windyweather21
Pretty dead politics board while so much has happened lately.
I'll address why I think the board is "dead" although I can only speak for myself.
I think it's natural that unhappy people will want to vent while people who are overall satisfied might be less inclined to do so. I'm around long enough to remember when we discussed politics without needing a separate board so it's just more pronounced now, but it's always been that way.
I enjoy sparring with posters like Karenk122 and Lululu (and others I might be forgetting) who I often disagree with but have shown they believe that truth matters. But when the board is dominated by people who perpetuate misinformation, disinformation, and falsehoods, I lose interest. There are, right now, multiple falsehoods in the border post and nothing I say will convince anyone that they are wrong. What's the point? Why banter with someone who comes on here talking about how "OMG gas prices are going to go up!" and "the capital attack wasn't planned" or "I heard it on Tucker Carlson and he speaks the truth!" They don't care that gas prices have almost nothing to do with who is president, or that there is ample evidence the attack was planned, or that TC is entertainment, not real news. If we don't operate from a shared set of facts, it's simply not worth trying to have a conversation.
On a personal note, I'm in a NYC high school and therefore back to the building full time so I lost free time to my commute. It's LIF or exercise, and as much as I enjoy chatting with most of you, exercise wins. But I'm only one person and don't know what everyone else's story is (not that it would be my business to share if I did.)
I'll post progressive actions when I think about it because Biden is far from perfect (and doesn't control everything anyway) but that's about it.
Agree with this. Lots of people have decided that unless they are getting something out of the discussion because they are having it with smart, civil, open minded people with new ideas and perspectives to share...not worth it!
So, to pick fictitious examples, not from this board...someone with a different slant or insight into a new economic policy--worth engaging with; I have sometimes changed my opinion because I learned or realized something from talking with those with whom I disagree. A Holocaust denier--not offering an "opinion," (or likely much else) and not worth engagement.
Also agree that those of us who are generally more satisfied now with the direction in which a lot of things are going have less to say.
agree.
there are people you can disagree with and have a mature discussion with. then there are people who you cannot have said conversations with.
and an AGREE VERY MUCH with not having much to say when your are much more satisfied with the world.
ITA with you both. 100%!
I feel like with Trump there was so much chaos and day after day there was another new round of insanity and ineptitude. Now things feel more like they have under every other president before Trump, calm and steady. Silence doesn't mean that one agrees with EVERY single thing that is going on but on the whole, Biden is doing fine. I just think there are many Trump supporters who are fabricating a lot of unnecessary drama just to b!tch about Biden but IMO, he isn't really giving many reasons for anyone to be so upset. If you weren't bothered by kids in cages under Trump then you can't be outraged now by anything at the border. Also, the upset over gas prices is just ridiculous. Gas prices are based on supply and demand and they have nothing to do with a man who took office just over 60 days ago. But I guess if someone needs something to fret about, have at it.
As I've said before, for the most part Biden and his administration are doing a decent job and the overall approval rating is reflective of the country's satisfaction with him. His approval ratings are FAR higher than Trump ever received so there's that. Biden isn't giving people a reason to detest him and panic every day, he's mostly quiet and off doing his job which is EXACTLY how you want a president to behave. I greatly appreciate a president who isn't in your face CONSTANTLY day after day like the attention whore that Trump was.
You and only you can choose how much you want to listen to any politician.
Nothing has to be in your face unless you allow it. Don’t follow people’s Twitter, scroll past things on social media and turn off the news when things come on that bother you.
Easy peasy.
Ok, VB.
Not sure what this means, do you disagree with this logic?
You're back but we don't need to engage with one another. I'm not going down this road with you for the millionth time, I have zero desire to discuss anything with you.
I'll pretend like your comments don't exist, feel free to do the same. Enjoy your day.
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CookiePuss
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by windyweather21
Major issues are not being discussed though and not sure how, unless you live under a rock, can someone be happy about all that is happening.
This is such a broad based, opinion statement and there is not much you can take from it to discuss.
There seems to be some defaults in this group - such as if you didn't vote for Trump; you are 100% happy with Biden.
Not true.
There is a lot that is moving forward that is positive. There is also things that are negative. That is the world though.
So, you want to have some good discussions, you need to offer up some facts and opinions.
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CookiePuss
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by seaside
Posted by JennP
Posted by windyweather21
Pretty dead politics board while so much has happened lately.
I'll address why I think the board is "dead" although I can only speak for myself.
I think it's natural that unhappy people will want to vent while people who are overall satisfied might be less inclined to do so. I'm around long enough to remember when we discussed politics without needing a separate board so it's just more pronounced now, but it's always been that way.
I enjoy sparring with posters like Karenk122 and Lululu (and others I might be forgetting) who I often disagree with but have shown they believe that truth matters. But when the board is dominated by people who perpetuate misinformation, disinformation, and falsehoods, I lose interest. There are, right now, multiple falsehoods in the border post and nothing I say will convince anyone that they are wrong. What's the point? Why banter with someone who comes on here talking about how "OMG gas prices are going to go up!" and "the capital attack wasn't planned" or "I heard it on Tucker Carlson and he speaks the truth!" They don't care that gas prices have almost nothing to do with who is president, or that there is ample evidence the attack was planned, or that TC is entertainment, not real news. If we don't operate from a shared set of facts, it's simply not worth trying to have a conversation.
On a personal note, I'm in a NYC high school and therefore back to the building full time so I lost free time to my commute. It's LIF or exercise, and as much as I enjoy chatting with most of you, exercise wins. But I'm only one person and don't know what everyone else's story is (not that it would be my business to share if I did.)
I'll post progressive actions when I think about it because Biden is far from perfect (and doesn't control everything anyway) but that's about it.
Agree with this. Lots of people have decided that unless they are getting something out of the discussion because they are having it with smart, civil, open minded people with new ideas and perspectives to share...not worth it!
So, to pick fictitious examples, not from this board...someone with a different slant or insight into a new economic policy--worth engaging with; I have sometimes changed my opinion because I learned or realized something from talking with those with whom I disagree. A Holocaust denier--not offering an "opinion," (or likely much else) and not worth engagement.
Also agree that those of us who are generally more satisfied now with the direction in which a lot of things are going have less to say.
agree.
there are people you can disagree with and have a mature discussion with. then there are people who you cannot have said conversations with.
and an AGREE VERY MUCH with not having much to say when your are much more satisfied with the world.
ITA with you both. 100%!
I feel like with Trump there was so much chaos and day after day there was another new round of insanity and ineptitude. Now things feel more like they have under every other president before Trump, calm and steady. Silence doesn't mean that one agrees with EVERY single thing that is going on but on the whole, Biden is doing fine. I just think there are many Trump supporters who are fabricating a lot of unnecessary drama just to b!tch about Biden but IMO, he isn't really giving many reasons for anyone to be so upset. If you weren't bothered by kids in cages under Trump then you can't be outraged now by anything at the border. Also, the upset over gas prices is just ridiculous. Gas prices are based on supply and demand and they have nothing to do with a man who took office just over 60 days ago. But I guess if someone needs something to fret about, have at it.
As I've said before, for the most part Biden and his administration are doing a decent job and the overall approval rating is reflective of the country's satisfaction with him. His approval ratings are FAR higher than Trump ever received so there's that. Biden isn't giving people a reason to detest him and panic every day, he's mostly quiet and off doing his job which is EXACTLY how you want a president to behave. I greatly appreciate a president who isn't in your face CONSTANTLY day after day like the attention whore that Trump was.
You and only you can choose how much you want to listen to any politician.
Nothing has to be in your face unless you allow it. Don’t follow people’s Twitter, scroll past things on social media and turn off the news when things come on that bother you.
Easy peasy.
That makes no sense. Opinions that differ from yours don't mean that they originate from headlines and click bait.
I am thoroughly disturbed by the voting law changes in GA. I'm appalled at the length some people are going to just to justify them.
Wanna talk about that?
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by CookiePuss
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by seaside
Posted by JennP
Posted by windyweather21
Pretty dead politics board while so much has happened lately.
I'll address why I think the board is "dead" although I can only speak for myself.
I think it's natural that unhappy people will want to vent while people who are overall satisfied might be less inclined to do so. I'm around long enough to remember when we discussed politics without needing a separate board so it's just more pronounced now, but it's always been that way.
I enjoy sparring with posters like Karenk122 and Lululu (and others I might be forgetting) who I often disagree with but have shown they believe that truth matters. But when the board is dominated by people who perpetuate misinformation, disinformation, and falsehoods, I lose interest. There are, right now, multiple falsehoods in the border post and nothing I say will convince anyone that they are wrong. What's the point? Why banter with someone who comes on here talking about how "OMG gas prices are going to go up!" and "the capital attack wasn't planned" or "I heard it on Tucker Carlson and he speaks the truth!" They don't care that gas prices have almost nothing to do with who is president, or that there is ample evidence the attack was planned, or that TC is entertainment, not real news. If we don't operate from a shared set of facts, it's simply not worth trying to have a conversation.
On a personal note, I'm in a NYC high school and therefore back to the building full time so I lost free time to my commute. It's LIF or exercise, and as much as I enjoy chatting with most of you, exercise wins. But I'm only one person and don't know what everyone else's story is (not that it would be my business to share if I did.)
I'll post progressive actions when I think about it because Biden is far from perfect (and doesn't control everything anyway) but that's about it.
Agree with this. Lots of people have decided that unless they are getting something out of the discussion because they are having it with smart, civil, open minded people with new ideas and perspectives to share...not worth it!
So, to pick fictitious examples, not from this board...someone with a different slant or insight into a new economic policy--worth engaging with; I have sometimes changed my opinion because I learned or realized something from talking with those with whom I disagree. A Holocaust denier--not offering an "opinion," (or likely much else) and not worth engagement.
Also agree that those of us who are generally more satisfied now with the direction in which a lot of things are going have less to say.
agree.
there are people you can disagree with and have a mature discussion with. then there are people who you cannot have said conversations with.
and an AGREE VERY MUCH with not having much to say when your are much more satisfied with the world.
ITA with you both. 100%!
I feel like with Trump there was so much chaos and day after day there was another new round of insanity and ineptitude. Now things feel more like they have under every other president before Trump, calm and steady. Silence doesn't mean that one agrees with EVERY single thing that is going on but on the whole, Biden is doing fine. I just think there are many Trump supporters who are fabricating a lot of unnecessary drama just to b!tch about Biden but IMO, he isn't really giving many reasons for anyone to be so upset. If you weren't bothered by kids in cages under Trump then you can't be outraged now by anything at the border. Also, the upset over gas prices is just ridiculous. Gas prices are based on supply and demand and they have nothing to do with a man who took office just over 60 days ago. But I guess if someone needs something to fret about, have at it.
As I've said before, for the most part Biden and his administration are doing a decent job and the overall approval rating is reflective of the country's satisfaction with him. His approval ratings are FAR higher than Trump ever received so there's that. Biden isn't giving people a reason to detest him and panic every day, he's mostly quiet and off doing his job which is EXACTLY how you want a president to behave. I greatly appreciate a president who isn't in your face CONSTANTLY day after day like the attention whore that Trump was.
You and only you can choose how much you want to listen to any politician.
Nothing has to be in your face unless you allow it. Don’t follow people’s Twitter, scroll past things on social media and turn off the news when things come on that bother you.
Easy peasy.
That makes no sense. Opinions that differ from yours don't mean that they originate from headlines and click bait.
I am thoroughly disturbed by the voting law changes in GA. I'm appalled at the length some people are going to just to justify them.
Wanna talk about that?
If someone is toxic, in your opinion and annoys you, would you continue watching or following what they say everyday?
Watching the nightly news for a bit is a lot different than following someone’s Twitter everyday.
Personally that is torture to have to listen to someone who you hate and can avoid at all costs but don’t.
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by CookiePuss
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by seaside
Posted by JennP
Posted by windyweather21
Pretty dead politics board while so much has happened lately.
I'll address why I think the board is "dead" although I can only speak for myself.
I think it's natural that unhappy people will want to vent while people who are overall satisfied might be less inclined to do so. I'm around long enough to remember when we discussed politics without needing a separate board so it's just more pronounced now, but it's always been that way.
I enjoy sparring with posters like Karenk122 and Lululu (and others I might be forgetting) who I often disagree with but have shown they believe that truth matters. But when the board is dominated by people who perpetuate misinformation, disinformation, and falsehoods, I lose interest. There are, right now, multiple falsehoods in the border post and nothing I say will convince anyone that they are wrong. What's the point? Why banter with someone who comes on here talking about how "OMG gas prices are going to go up!" and "the capital attack wasn't planned" or "I heard it on Tucker Carlson and he speaks the truth!" They don't care that gas prices have almost nothing to do with who is president, or that there is ample evidence the attack was planned, or that TC is entertainment, not real news. If we don't operate from a shared set of facts, it's simply not worth trying to have a conversation.
On a personal note, I'm in a NYC high school and therefore back to the building full time so I lost free time to my commute. It's LIF or exercise, and as much as I enjoy chatting with most of you, exercise wins. But I'm only one person and don't know what everyone else's story is (not that it would be my business to share if I did.)
I'll post progressive actions when I think about it because Biden is far from perfect (and doesn't control everything anyway) but that's about it.
Agree with this. Lots of people have decided that unless they are getting something out of the discussion because they are having it with smart, civil, open minded people with new ideas and perspectives to share...not worth it!
So, to pick fictitious examples, not from this board...someone with a different slant or insight into a new economic policy--worth engaging with; I have sometimes changed my opinion because I learned or realized something from talking with those with whom I disagree. A Holocaust denier--not offering an "opinion," (or likely much else) and not worth engagement.
Also agree that those of us who are generally more satisfied now with the direction in which a lot of things are going have less to say.
agree.
there are people you can disagree with and have a mature discussion with. then there are people who you cannot have said conversations with.
and an AGREE VERY MUCH with not having much to say when your are much more satisfied with the world.
ITA with you both. 100%!
I feel like with Trump there was so much chaos and day after day there was another new round of insanity and ineptitude. Now things feel more like they have under every other president before Trump, calm and steady. Silence doesn't mean that one agrees with EVERY single thing that is going on but on the whole, Biden is doing fine. I just think there are many Trump supporters who are fabricating a lot of unnecessary drama just to b!tch about Biden but IMO, he isn't really giving many reasons for anyone to be so upset. If you weren't bothered by kids in cages under Trump then you can't be outraged now by anything at the border. Also, the upset over gas prices is just ridiculous. Gas prices are based on supply and demand and they have nothing to do with a man who took office just over 60 days ago. But I guess if someone needs something to fret about, have at it.
As I've said before, for the most part Biden and his administration are doing a decent job and the overall approval rating is reflective of the country's satisfaction with him. His approval ratings are FAR higher than Trump ever received so there's that. Biden isn't giving people a reason to detest him and panic every day, he's mostly quiet and off doing his job which is EXACTLY how you want a president to behave. I greatly appreciate a president who isn't in your face CONSTANTLY day after day like the attention whore that Trump was.
You and only you can choose how much you want to listen to any politician.
Nothing has to be in your face unless you allow it. Don’t follow people’s Twitter, scroll past things on social media and turn off the news when things come on that bother you.
Easy peasy.
That makes no sense. Opinions that differ from yours don't mean that they originate from headlines and click bait.
I am thoroughly disturbed by the voting law changes in GA. I'm appalled at the length some people are going to just to justify them.
Wanna talk about that?
If someone is toxic, in your opinion and annoys you, would you continue watching or following what they say everyday?
Watching the nightly news for a bit is a lot different than following someone’s Twitter everyday.
Personally that is torture to have to listen to someone who you hate and can avoid at all costs but don’t.
In some cases, yes, I do continue to read and learn about what is going on especially if said person can affect policy.
For me, watching the nightly news is fluff. Most of it is a broad overview of the day so it's like tying up loose ends for me. I tend to read and listen to in depth news throughout the day so I am usually pretty up to date on goings on.
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by CookiePuss
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by CookiePuss
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by seaside
Posted by JennP
Posted by windyweather21
Pretty dead politics board while so much has happened lately.
I'll address why I think the board is "dead" although I can only speak for myself.
I think it's natural that unhappy people will want to vent while people who are overall satisfied might be less inclined to do so. I'm around long enough to remember when we discussed politics without needing a separate board so it's just more pronounced now, but it's always been that way.
I enjoy sparring with posters like Karenk122 and Lululu (and others I might be forgetting) who I often disagree with but have shown they believe that truth matters. But when the board is dominated by people who perpetuate misinformation, disinformation, and falsehoods, I lose interest. There are, right now, multiple falsehoods in the border post and nothing I say will convince anyone that they are wrong. What's the point? Why banter with someone who comes on here talking about how "OMG gas prices are going to go up!" and "the capital attack wasn't planned" or "I heard it on Tucker Carlson and he speaks the truth!" They don't care that gas prices have almost nothing to do with who is president, or that there is ample evidence the attack was planned, or that TC is entertainment, not real news. If we don't operate from a shared set of facts, it's simply not worth trying to have a conversation.
On a personal note, I'm in a NYC high school and therefore back to the building full time so I lost free time to my commute. It's LIF or exercise, and as much as I enjoy chatting with most of you, exercise wins. But I'm only one person and don't know what everyone else's story is (not that it would be my business to share if I did.)
I'll post progressive actions when I think about it because Biden is far from perfect (and doesn't control everything anyway) but that's about it.
Agree with this. Lots of people have decided that unless they are getting something out of the discussion because they are having it with smart, civil, open minded people with new ideas and perspectives to share...not worth it!
So, to pick fictitious examples, not from this board...someone with a different slant or insight into a new economic policy--worth engaging with; I have sometimes changed my opinion because I learned or realized something from talking with those with whom I disagree. A Holocaust denier--not offering an "opinion," (or likely much else) and not worth engagement.
Also agree that those of us who are generally more satisfied now with the direction in which a lot of things are going have less to say.
agree.
there are people you can disagree with and have a mature discussion with. then there are people who you cannot have said conversations with.
and an AGREE VERY MUCH with not having much to say when your are much more satisfied with the world.
ITA with you both. 100%!
I feel like with Trump there was so much chaos and day after day there was another new round of insanity and ineptitude. Now things feel more like they have under every other president before Trump, calm and steady. Silence doesn't mean that one agrees with EVERY single thing that is going on but on the whole, Biden is doing fine. I just think there are many Trump supporters who are fabricating a lot of unnecessary drama just to b!tch about Biden but IMO, he isn't really giving many reasons for anyone to be so upset. If you weren't bothered by kids in cages under Trump then you can't be outraged now by anything at the border. Also, the upset over gas prices is just ridiculous. Gas prices are based on supply and demand and they have nothing to do with a man who took office just over 60 days ago. But I guess if someone needs something to fret about, have at it.
As I've said before, for the most part Biden and his administration are doing a decent job and the overall approval rating is reflective of the country's satisfaction with him. His approval ratings are FAR higher than Trump ever received so there's that. Biden isn't giving people a reason to detest him and panic every day, he's mostly quiet and off doing his job which is EXACTLY how you want a president to behave. I greatly appreciate a president who isn't in your face CONSTANTLY day after day like the attention whore that Trump was.
You and only you can choose how much you want to listen to any politician.
Nothing has to be in your face unless you allow it. Don’t follow people’s Twitter, scroll past things on social media and turn off the news when things come on that bother you.
Easy peasy.
That makes no sense. Opinions that differ from yours don't mean that they originate from headlines and click bait.
I am thoroughly disturbed by the voting law changes in GA. I'm appalled at the length some people are going to just to justify them.
Wanna talk about that?
If someone is toxic, in your opinion and annoys you, would you continue watching or following what they say everyday?
Watching the nightly news for a bit is a lot different than following someone’s Twitter everyday.
Personally that is torture to have to listen to someone who you hate and can avoid at all costs but don’t.
In some cases, yes, I do continue to read and learn about what is going on especially if said person can affect policy.
For me, watching the nightly news is fluff. Most of it is a broad overview of the day so it's like tying up loose ends for me. I tend to read and listen to in depth news throughout the day so I am usually pretty up to date on goings on.
Yes ITA with this as this is normal with keeping up with the news. Then you move on and do something else.
I personally have turned off the TV a lot more lately as if something grates on my nerves more than needed, I have the common sense and discipline to walk away.
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Re: 1st Press Conference
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His Press Conference the other day was AWFUL!!! How can anyone defend that?
Absolutely AWFUL. First I mean the man clearly has stages of dementia. He can hardly form two coherent sentences and NO sorry, does not have a speech impediment, he DOES have mental capacity issues. Anyone who knows or has worked with someone with a speech impediment knows the difference between having a impediment and being incoherent because of your mental capacity. It's funny because my Ridin with Bidin friends on social media have been awfully quiet lately even though for the past 4 years they were not shouting their political opinions from the rooftops. All of a sudden there are no more kids in cages, rather we have mostly 16 and 17 year olds housed in holding facilities.
The crisis at the border (yes there is a CRISIS) is out of control. Thousands of kids coming here every.single.day and piled on top of each other during a pandemic because of the promises made by our administration. Don't believe me, do a search on google to see what the migrants are saying. I don't want to even think about the amount of kids that are being used and abused by evil people preying on the weak crossing the border.
Also not a mention about COVID even though we are in the midst of a pandemic so bad that Americans can't even see their loved ones in a nursing home, thousands have lost their jobs, livelihood, savings, our kids are suffering yet at the same time we have thousands of migrants, COVID positive included, crossing our borders and being cramped in facilities at 200% + capacity.
His proposals for taxes don't look too promising for our economy either. It looks like it's not only the rich that will be paying but also the middle class....leaving most of us screwed.
We are absolutely a laughing stock.. NO ONE, literally NO ONE takes Biden seriously. We are sitting ducks...God help us.
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Can we make it about Texas for a hot sec? It seems that their cases have been steadily dropping for 3 weeks since the mandates were lifted. Good for them!
Fascinating right? Why hasn’t this been reported on? The media went into a frenzy, and now nothing. I guess good news isn’t newsworthy.
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by jellybean78
Posted by Diane
His Press Conference the other day was AWFUL!!! How can anyone defend that?
Absolutely AWFUL. First I mean the man clearly has stages of dementia. He can hardly form two coherent sentences and NO sorry, does not have a speech impediment, he DOES have mental capacity issues. Anyone who knows or has worked with someone with a speech impediment knows the difference between having a impediment and being incoherent because of your mental capacity. It's funny because my Ridin with Bidin friends on social media have been awfully quiet lately even though for the past 4 years they were not shouting their political opinions from the rooftops. All of a sudden there are no more kids in cages, rather we have mostly 16 and 17 year olds housed in holding facilities.
The crisis at the border (yes there is a CRISIS) is out of control. Thousands of kids coming here every.single.day and piled on top of each other during a pandemic because of the promises made by our administration. Don't believe me, do a search on google to see what the migrants are saying. I don't want to even think about the amount of kids that are being used and abused by evil people preying on the weak crossing the border.
Also not a mention about COVID even though we are in the midst of a pandemic so bad that Americans can't even see their loved ones in a nursing home, thousands have lost their jobs, livelihood, savings, our kids are suffering yet at the same time we have thousands of migrants, COVID positive included, crossing our borders and being cramped in facilities at 200% + capacity.
His proposals for taxes don't look too promising for our economy either. It looks like it's not only the rich that will be paying but also the middle class....leaving most of us screwed.
We are absolutely a laughing stock.. NO ONE, literally NO ONE takes Biden seriously. We are sitting ducks...God help us.
I couldn’t agree with this more.
Just to add, nobody is acknowledging how all of these government handouts thinly veiled as “Covid relief” is going to lead to massive inflation of the American dollar in a few years. You think living on LI is unaffordable now? Just wait.
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by RomeyT
Posted by jellybean78
Posted by Diane
His Press Conference the other day was AWFUL!!! How can anyone defend that?
Absolutely AWFUL. First I mean the man clearly has stages of dementia. He can hardly form two coherent sentences and NO sorry, does not have a speech impediment, he DOES have mental capacity issues. Anyone who knows or has worked with someone with a speech impediment knows the difference between having a impediment and being incoherent because of your mental capacity. It's funny because my Ridin with Bidin friends on social media have been awfully quiet lately even though for the past 4 years they were not shouting their political opinions from the rooftops. All of a sudden there are no more kids in cages, rather we have mostly 16 and 17 year olds housed in holding facilities.
The crisis at the border (yes there is a CRISIS) is out of control. Thousands of kids coming here every.single.day and piled on top of each other during a pandemic because of the promises made by our administration. Don't believe me, do a search on google to see what the migrants are saying. I don't want to even think about the amount of kids that are being used and abused by evil people preying on the weak crossing the border.
Also not a mention about COVID even though we are in the midst of a pandemic so bad that Americans can't even see their loved ones in a nursing home, thousands have lost their jobs, livelihood, savings, our kids are suffering yet at the same time we have thousands of migrants, COVID positive included, crossing our borders and being cramped in facilities at 200% + capacity.
His proposals for taxes don't look too promising for our economy either. It looks like it's not only the rich that will be paying but also the middle class....leaving most of us screwed.
We are absolutely a laughing stock.. NO ONE, literally NO ONE takes Biden seriously. We are sitting ducks...God help us.
I couldn’t agree with this more.
Just to add, nobody is acknowledging how all of these government handouts thinly veiled as “Covid relief” is going to lead to massive inflation of the American dollar in a few years. You think living on LI is unaffordable now? Just wait.
Yes, now I am hearing he wants to make community colleges free? Wow, that would be great for my one son, but guess what ? Who is paying for that? Yes, US!
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CookiePuss
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by RomeyT
Posted by jellybean78
Posted by Diane
His Press Conference the other day was AWFUL!!! How can anyone defend that?
Absolutely AWFUL. First I mean the man clearly has stages of dementia. He can hardly form two coherent sentences and NO sorry, does not have a speech impediment, he DOES have mental capacity issues. Anyone who knows or has worked with someone with a speech impediment knows the difference between having a impediment and being incoherent because of your mental capacity. It's funny because my Ridin with Bidin friends on social media have been awfully quiet lately even though for the past 4 years they were not shouting their political opinions from the rooftops. All of a sudden there are no more kids in cages, rather we have mostly 16 and 17 year olds housed in holding facilities.
The crisis at the border (yes there is a CRISIS) is out of control. Thousands of kids coming here every.single.day and piled on top of each other during a pandemic because of the promises made by our administration. Don't believe me, do a search on google to see what the migrants are saying. I don't want to even think about the amount of kids that are being used and abused by evil people preying on the weak crossing the border.
Also not a mention about COVID even though we are in the midst of a pandemic so bad that Americans can't even see their loved ones in a nursing home, thousands have lost their jobs, livelihood, savings, our kids are suffering yet at the same time we have thousands of migrants, COVID positive included, crossing our borders and being cramped in facilities at 200% + capacity.
His proposals for taxes don't look too promising for our economy either. It looks like it's not only the rich that will be paying but also the middle class....leaving most of us screwed.
We are absolutely a laughing stock.. NO ONE, literally NO ONE takes Biden seriously. We are sitting ducks...God help us.
I couldn’t agree with this more.
Just to add, nobody is acknowledging how all of these government handouts thinly veiled as “Covid relief” is going to lead to massive inflation of the American dollar in a few years. You think living on LI is unaffordable now? Just wait.
What is leading you to believe that the ARP is going to lead to massive inflation?
Yellen and Powell have both been very open and direct with their discussions regarding monetary policy.
I think people are so use to cheap and free money that anything else is inflation.
As our economy recovers, prices are going to go up. In fact, it's expected that the economy, world economy, will boom.
The pandemic was an artificial closure of the world economy so there were and are not any organic factions that need to be overcome or undone like we saw in the financial crisis and Great Recession.
There is also a thought among some economists that don't believe the stimulus will cause inflation because it's replacing money lost; not adding to the pile.
And, why the outrage now? The CARES act cost over 2 trillion dollars...more money then the ARP. Look at what spending was from 2019-2020 where there was a HUGE jump in Federal spending. Trump created the biggest national deficit since WW2 relative to GDP so where is the outrage then? The Republicans had no problems spending for the last few years but now there is outrage and concern.
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by jellybean78
Posted by Diane
His Press Conference the other day was AWFUL!!! How can anyone defend that?
Absolutely AWFUL. First I mean the man clearly has stages of dementia. He can hardly form two coherent sentences and NO sorry, does not have a speech impediment, he DOES have mental capacity issues. Anyone who knows or has worked with someone with a speech impediment knows the difference between having a impediment and being incoherent because of your mental capacity. It's funny because my Ridin with Bidin friends on social media have been awfully quiet lately even though for the past 4 years they were not shouting their political opinions from the rooftops. All of a sudden there are no more kids in cages, rather we have mostly 16 and 17 year olds housed in holding facilities.
The crisis at the border (yes there is a CRISIS) is out of control. Thousands of kids coming here every.single.day and piled on top of each other during a pandemic because of the promises made by our administration. Don't believe me, do a search on google to see what the migrants are saying. I don't want to even think about the amount of kids that are being used and abused by evil people preying on the weak crossing the border.
Also not a mention about COVID even though we are in the midst of a pandemic so bad that Americans can't even see their loved ones in a nursing home, thousands have lost their jobs, livelihood, savings, our kids are suffering yet at the same time we have thousands of migrants, COVID positive included, crossing our borders and being cramped in facilities at 200% + capacity.
His proposals for taxes don't look too promising for our economy either. It looks like it's not only the rich that will be paying but also the middle class....leaving most of us screwed.
We are absolutely a laughing stock.. NO ONE, literally NO ONE takes Biden seriously. We are sitting ducks...God help us.
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by Anotherplease
Can we make it about Texas for a hot sec? It seems that their cases have been steadily dropping for 3 weeks since the mandates were lifted. Good for them!
Fascinating right? Why hasn’t this been reported on? The media went into a frenzy, and now nothing. I guess good news isn’t newsworthy.
Because it is not in their agenda. They want to instill fear in everyone. The new variants, spring break spikes. It is not working so they go on to other things.
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Hofstra26
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Re: 1st Press Conference
It's been on many media outlets. Even Newsweek covered it. There is no agenda, just a bunch of whiny Trumpers who have been led to believe that the media is out to get them. It's getting old.
Newsweek article about TX
Message edited 3/30/2021 4:44:59 PM.
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| Posted 3/30/21 4:44 PM |
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CookiePuss
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by jellybean78
Posted by Diane
His Press Conference the other day was AWFUL!!! How can anyone defend that?
Absolutely AWFUL. First I mean the man clearly has stages of dementia. He can hardly form two coherent sentences and NO sorry, does not have a speech impediment, he DOES have mental capacity issues. Anyone who knows or has worked with someone with a speech impediment knows the difference between having a impediment and being incoherent because of your mental capacity. It's funny because my Ridin with Bidin friends on social media have been awfully quiet lately even though for the past 4 years they were not shouting their political opinions from the rooftops. All of a sudden there are no more kids in cages, rather we have mostly 16 and 17 year olds housed in holding facilities.
The crisis at the border (yes there is a CRISIS) is out of control. Thousands of kids coming here every.single.day and piled on top of each other during a pandemic because of the promises made by our administration. Don't believe me, do a search on google to see what the migrants are saying. I don't want to even think about the amount of kids that are being used and abused by evil people preying on the weak crossing the border.
Also not a mention about COVID even though we are in the midst of a pandemic so bad that Americans can't even see their loved ones in a nursing home, thousands have lost their jobs, livelihood, savings, our kids are suffering yet at the same time we have thousands of migrants, COVID positive included, crossing our borders and being cramped in facilities at 200% + capacity.
His proposals for taxes don't look too promising for our economy either. It looks like it's not only the rich that will be paying but also the middle class....leaving most of us screwed.
We are absolutely a laughing stock.. NO ONE, literally NO ONE takes Biden seriously. We are sitting ducks...God help us.
While I agree that these are issues such as the border crisis, our national deficit...it didn't start with the Biden Administration.
There are plenty of people that feel Trump also had dementia in the early stages.
All of a sudden you are woke because it's a democratic president but NONE of THESE ISSUES are new.
Trump's policies created a back log at the border.
Trump created the biggest national deficit since WW2.
Trump is a laughing stock.
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| Posted 3/30/21 4:50 PM |
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Hofstra26
Love to Bake!
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Re: 1st Press Conference
Posted by CookiePuss
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by jellybean78
Posted by Diane
His Press Conference the other day was AWFUL!!! How can anyone defend that?
Absolutely AWFUL. First I mean the man clearly has stages of dementia. He can hardly form two coherent sentences and NO sorry, does not have a speech impediment, he DOES have mental capacity issues. Anyone who knows or has worked with someone with a speech impediment knows the difference between having a impediment and being incoherent because of your mental capacity. It's funny because my Ridin with Bidin friends on social media have been awfully quiet lately even though for the past 4 years they were not shouting their political opinions from the rooftops. All of a sudden there are no more kids in cages, rather we have mostly 16 and 17 year olds housed in holding facilities.
The crisis at the border (yes there is a CRISIS) is out of control. Thousands of kids coming here every.single.day and piled on top of each other during a pandemic because of the promises made by our administration. Don't believe me, do a search on google to see what the migrants are saying. I don't want to even think about the amount of kids that are being used and abused by evil people preying on the weak crossing the border.
Also not a mention about COVID even though we are in the midst of a pandemic so bad that Americans can't even see their loved ones in a nursing home, thousands have lost their jobs, livelihood, savings, our kids are suffering yet at the same time we have thousands of migrants, COVID positive included, crossing our borders and being cramped in facilities at 200% + capacity.
His proposals for taxes don't look too promising for our economy either. It looks like it's not only the rich that will be paying but also the middle class....leaving most of us screwed.
We are absolutely a laughing stock.. NO ONE, literally NO ONE takes Biden seriously. We are sitting ducks...God help us.
While I agree that these are issues such as the border crisis, our national deficit...it didn't start with the Biden Administration.
There are plenty of people that feel Trump also had dementia in the early stages.
All of a sudden you are woke because it's a democratic president but NONE of THESE ISSUES are new.
Trump's policies created a back log at the border.
Trump created the biggest national deficit since WW2.
Trump is a laughing stock.
BINGO!!!!
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