And the caller Kate thank you for making such good points.

That's exactly it, his whole say what's on your mind thing is showing how horrible he and his sheep are.

Babette the 2nd wrote:

FKFriday wrote:

As a Canadian, absolutely terrified the way this election is shaping up.

It was funny at first, now he just keeps picking up steam and the amount of people behind him is insane.

 
Though I appreciate everyone's opinion, as a Canadian?  You have no say in our government.  You all just elected an avowed socialist in Trudeau...so...ya.  Much as I dislike Trump?  We have no right to opine about your government, same goes for you guys.  IMHO.

 
Excuse me but who are you to say who can or cannot discuss things that will affect the rest of the world?

Babette the 2nd wrote:

FKFriday wrote:

As a Canadian, absolutely terrified the way this election is shaping up.

It was funny at first, now he just keeps picking up steam and the amount of people behind him is insane.

 
Though I appreciate everyone's opinion, as a Canadian? You have no say in our government. You all just elected an avowed socialist in Trudeau...so...ya. Much as I dislike Trump? We have no right to opine about your government, same goes for you guys. IMHO.

You are the most powerful country in the world, and share a border with us. What happens in your country very much impacts us. This election could quite possibly impact our country and the rest of the world like none before it.
 

I can't stand when Trump supports say he tells it like it is...David Duke told it like it was too. and he's was/is(?) the grand wizard. So no, i don't need someone to tell it like it is.  What i would like is some answers to how he is going to all these grand things, like "Make Apple come back to the US", please tell me how? o wait, you can't because it's impossible.  "Make Mexico build a wall"? I hate how he also just lies and retweets things and then just lies some more.  Basically he says something so much he eventually believes it and that is horrifying.  And he threatens violence and says he doesn't, and says he will pay legal fees then say he didn't say that. excuse me its all of video and not just pieces together clips. 

I don't support Rubio's policy at all, but i would of voted for him because he seemed like he was willing to work with the Democrats, he had that grang of 8 bill that was bi-partisan and whomever is the next presidents needs to work on both sides.  I think Hillary is just hated and she couldn't get people to work with her.  They'll still be talking about her emails. 

I'm from Louisiana and saw a tweet that was very indicative of this race....In the I've had a choice to vote for a crook (Edward) or a racist (David Duke).  I'll never vote for a racist again.  

ps. i haven't had coffee yet. 

wintercici wrote:

piopio12 wrote:

I can't stand when Trump supports say he tells it like it is...David Duke told it like it was too. and he's was/is(?) the grand wizard. So no, i don't need someone to tell it like it is.  What i would like is some answers to how he is going to all these grand things, like "Make Apple come back to the US", please tell me how? o wait, you can't because it's impossible.  "Make Mexico build a wall"? I hate how he also just lies and retweets things and then just lies some more.  Basically he says something so much he eventually believes it and that is horrifying.  And he threatens violence and says he doesn't, and says he will pay legal fees then say he didn't say that. excuse me its all of video and not just pieces together clips. 

I don't support Rubio's policy at all, but i would of voted for him because he seemed like he was willing to work with the Democrats, he had that grang of 8 bill that was bi-partisan and whomever is the next presidents needs to work on both sides.  I think Hillary is just hated and she couldn't get people to work with her.  They'll still be talking about her emails. 

I'm from Louisiana and saw a tweet that was very indicative of this race....In the I've had a choice to vote for a crook (Edward) or a racist (David Duke).  I'll never vote for a racist again.  

ps. i haven't had coffee yet. 

Every time I hear someone say Trump "tells it like it is"  I want to scream.  The man has NEVER said anything of substance.  He isn't saying anything! 

You ladies are so on point! Even pre-coffee - very impressive! 👏🏼👏🏼💕

 

Babette the 2nd wrote:

FKFriday wrote:

As a Canadian, absolutely terrified the way this election is shaping up.

It was funny at first, now he just keeps picking up steam and the amount of people behind him is insane.

 
Though I appreciate everyone's opinion, as a Canadian? You have no say in our government. You all just elected an avowed socialist in Trudeau...so...ya. Much as I dislike Trump? We have no right to opine about your government, same goes for you guys. IMHO.

Socialist isn't a dirty work. FEEL THE BERN. 
and I'm Canadian lol 
 

Babette the 2nd wrote:

Problem with socialism is, eventually you run out of other people's money. - Maggie Thatcher and, my personal favorite "The democracy will cease to exist when you take from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not". Thomas Jefferson

YESSSS. 

On_Point wrote:

Babette the 2nd wrote:

Problem with socialism is, eventually you run out of other people's money. - Maggie Thatcher and, my personal favorite "The democracy will cease to exist when you take from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not". Thomas Jefferson

YESSSS. 

It’s not about people not wanting to work. It’s acknowledging the fact that not every person has the same opportunities as you or I.  FACT. 

DontDoItGal wrote:

On_Point wrote:

Babette the 2nd wrote:

Problem with socialism is, eventually you run out of other people's money. - Maggie Thatcher and, my personal favorite "The democracy will cease to exist when you take from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not". Thomas Jefferson

YESSSS. 

It’s not about people not wanting to work. It’s acknowledging the fact that not every person has the same opportunities as you or I.  FACT. 

But tell me how getting everything in life free will help? I worked hard to get to college, worked hard in college, and am now working hard to pay it all off. Nothing should be free. 

SoftPretzels wrote:

On_Point wrote:

DontDoItGal wrote:

It’s not about people not wanting to work. It’s acknowledging the fact that not every person has the same opportunities as you or I.  FACT. 

But tell me how getting everything in life free will help? I worked hard to get to college, worked hard in college, and am now working hard to pay it all off. Nothing should be free. 

 
No offense but you're part of the problem. Did you attend public school? If so did you or your parents pay for your K-12 education? Are you aware that college tuition at public universities used to be free or at least affordable?
Is it absurd to believe that everyone in arguably the richest country in the world should have access to free medical care?
What about requiring companies to pay an affordable living wage? Is that crazy too? No one should be killing themselves working full time and more to still be in poverty......

Have you by chance researched the candidates or are you just using talking points spoon fed to you by Fox News and CNN?

When over 170 TOP economists, people who live numbers, endorse a candidate and his plan over any other candidates because it is the best one for the struggling middle class I am going to pay closer attention to that candidate in question.....because people clearly smarter than you or I have found this person has offered solutions to many of our countries problems.

Wouldn't it be nice to have a conversation rather than attack me for my views? I won't respond to your post due to the connotation that I do not think for myself, therefore I am "the problem." I will say, it's pretty clear that Trump is not the solution. 

Durst_Burp wrote:

 
* Side note, my use of the word "taxpayer" was intentional. The government pays for nothing- it's the taxpayers, you and I, that fund the programs.

This is so true. Those social programs mentioned aren't free. They are paid for through our taxes. The more "free" programs there are, the higher taxes we will have to pay. I'm not trying to stir the pot either way. I just think the word free is kind of misleading.
 

SoftPretzels wrote:

Babette the 2nd wrote:

Problem with socialism is, eventually you run out of other people's money. - Maggie Thatcher and, my personal favorite "The democracy will cease to exist when you take from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not". Thomas Jefferson

 
Do you oppose every socialist program? I'm talking public schools, the 911 system, freeways, the military, police force, social security etc? Or is it just the word that scares you?

 
Certain government programs - the military, 911, police/fire and public works - are necessary and unavoidable. The 16th amendment provides for taxation for the general defense and welfare of the country. Anything beyond that, and that does not benefit all citizens, is unacceptable to me.

Regarding public schools- even though some people do not have children or send their children to private schools, society as a whole benefits from having generally educated citizens.

Regarding social security - I am completely against this. It should be optional at best. If you are too irresponsible to ensure you will have sufficient resources when you retire, that's on you (back to that personal responsibility thing again). The government has completely failed in their fiduciary duty to social security and it is an absolute fact that you would be better off investing that money on your own.

Durst_Burp wrote:

To those who beleive a large part of the problem is unequal opportunity and prohibitively expensive higher education- if college were made 100% free, would you agree to drastically cut government entitlements since the financial  barrier to success has been removed?

 
Drastically, definitely not at first. I would absolutely be fine with tweaking the requirements, and gradually reducing over time. Also, all colleges would not be 100% free under Bernies plan, public college tuition would be covered.
We would need to couple this with an increase in infrastructure spending, which would put millions of people to work and benefit everyone. As more of the population is working and earning money, those people would no longer need assistance (or substantially less) they are paying more income taxes, and they have more money to spend. We cannot sustain the growth we've already had, let alone increase economic growth, if the majority of the population has no money to spend. You cannot have growth without consumers.
Lastly, if you are truly concerned with change, it's imperative to make an educated vote at the state level. Almost the whole Congress will soon be up for reelection, and that is where the real change needs to come. These people have done literally nothing for 6+ years. No President can do all of this alone, they need a Congress that is dedicated to working for the American people instead of being beholden to special interest groups and PAC money. Hence, why Citizens United needs to be overturned, etc, etc, etc... You all get it 😉