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Postby St Salvador » Thu Feb 16, 2017 7:20 pm

Theres a biased as hell survey on the Trump make America Great Again committee sight. I'm tempted to fill it out under a fake name and email address. I hear it still accepts it. Its called the Mainstream media accountability survey.
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Postby Gauthier » Thu Feb 16, 2017 7:21 pm

Atlanticatia wrote:http://edition.cnn.com/2017/02/16/politics/donald-trump-news-conference-anti-semitism/index.html?sr=fbCNN021717donald-trump-news-conference-anti-semitism1230AMStoryLink&linkId=34593151

"In response to a question Thursday about threats to Jewish centers nationwide, President Donald Trump called a Jewish reporter a liar, told him to sit down and later said anti-Semitism was coming from "the other side.""

This is disgusting and the way he handled this completely dismissed the Jewish community's entirely valid concerns about an uptick in hate crimes, hate speech, and other incidents of an anti-semitic nature. I don't know if Trump is personally anti-semitic, but he truly does not care about anyone other than white, Christian men.

In before "He's not anti-semitic, he has a Jewish daughter and son-in-law and wants to move the American embassy in Israel to Jerusalem."
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Postby Gauthier » Thu Feb 16, 2017 7:22 pm

St Salvador wrote:Theres a biased as hell survey on the Trump make America Great Again committee sight. I'm tempted to fill it out under a fake name and email address. I hear it still accepts it.

Trump is allergic to criticism no matter how mild and fair.
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Postby Ifreann » Thu Feb 16, 2017 7:28 pm

Seangoli wrote:President Trump just held a press conference on the Media and Press;

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/tru ... 02ad529bb7

In Trump's own words:

WAAAAAAAHHH! THE PRESS IS UNFAIR!!! THEY ARE FAKE!!! BOO-HOO!!!'


Holding a press conference because you think the Press is being unfair to you is the most worthless waste of fucking time and resources imaginable. Bush didn't hold a Press conference every time the Press made fun of him, and Obama didn't either whenever Fox News made a stupid as shit, and ultimately false, claim. Trump is the God-Damn President, and needs to fucking grow up and toughen up.

Sooner or later his supporters are going to realize they elected a 70-year-old manchild to the highest office in the land, and his constant crying about how the media is unfair to him is only damaging him more than anything. He's a fucking child who has had everybody just give him whatever he wanted for so long, and now that people are calling him out he can't handle it.

One shudders to imagine what the White House Press Correspondents' Association Dinner will be like this year.


Gravlen wrote:Do we need a new election 2020 megathread? You know, since Trump is holding his first campaign rally on saturday...


Less than a month into office, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the first rally since his inauguration.

The President tweeted an announcement for the rally set for Saturday in Melbourne, Florida.

"Join me in Florida this Saturday at 5pm for a rally at the Orlando-Melbourne International Airport!" Trump tweeted.

An administration official said Trump would rally supporters at an airport hangar there, the same venue where he held a rally in September.

Trump is slated to arrive at the rally by landing at the airport on Air Force One and disembarking in front of the crowd, just as he did during the campaign, the official said.

White House press secretary Sean Spicer said on Wednesday the event was a campaign rally and directed questions about it to "the campaign." He said Trump's campaign was paying for it but didn't offer further details.

Trump indicated in a form sent to the Federal Election Commission on Inauguration Day that he intended to run for President again, but noted it did not constitute the formal announcement of his 2020 candidacy.
Last week, the Office of Special Counsel issued guidance for federal bureaucrats with regard to the nascent re-election effort.

Ye fucking gods.


Atlanticatia wrote:http://edition.cnn.com/2017/02/16/politics/donald-trump-news-conference-anti-semitism/index.html?sr=fbCNN021717donald-trump-news-conference-anti-semitism1230AMStoryLink&linkId=34593151

"In response to a question Thursday about threats to Jewish centers nationwide, President Donald Trump called a Jewish reporter a liar, told him to sit down and later said anti-Semitism was coming from "the other side.""

This is disgusting and the way he handled this completely dismissed the Jewish community's entirely valid concerns about an uptick in hate crimes, hate speech, and other incidents of an anti-semitic nature. I don't know if Trump is personally anti-semitic, but he truly does not care about anyone other than white, Christian men.

Trump doesn't care about anyone other than himself.
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Postby Corrian » Thu Feb 16, 2017 7:53 pm

And of course the Republicans healthcare plan sucks.
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Postby Herskerstad » Thu Feb 16, 2017 7:53 pm

Northern Davincia wrote:
Atlanticatia wrote:http://edition.cnn.com/2017/02/16/politics/donald-trump-news-conference-anti-semitism/index.html?sr=fbCNN021717donald-trump-news-conference-anti-semitism1230AMStoryLink&linkId=34593151

"In response to a question Thursday about threats to Jewish centers nationwide, President Donald Trump called a Jewish reporter a liar, told him to sit down and later said anti-Semitism was coming from "the other side.""

This is disgusting and the way he handled this completely dismissed the Jewish community's entirely valid concerns about an uptick in hate crimes, hate speech, and other incidents of an anti-semitic nature. I don't know if Trump is personally anti-semitic, but he truly does not care about anyone other than white, Christian men.

It's pretty ambiguous as to what extent he cares about Christians.


Oh are you kidding me? He's flirted big time with the Evangelicals ever since stepping into office, and we were afraid we'd be parked straight under the bus for political expedience.

He could not have warmed up more with his white audience even if he made anime real.
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Postby Northern Davincia » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:00 pm

Herskerstad wrote:
Northern Davincia wrote:It's pretty ambiguous as to what extent he cares about Christians.


Oh are you kidding me? He's flirted big time with the Evangelicals ever since stepping into office, and we were afraid we'd be parked straight under the bus for political expedience.

He could not have warmed up more with his white audience even if he made anime real.

Does 2 Corinthians ring a bell?
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Postby Herskerstad » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:03 pm

Northern Davincia wrote:
Herskerstad wrote:
Oh are you kidding me? He's flirted big time with the Evangelicals ever since stepping into office, and we were afraid we'd be parked straight under the bus for political expedience.

He could not have warmed up more with his white audience even if he made anime real.

Does 2 Corinthians ring a bell?


Even Paul used the Roman authorities when it was of benefit. I highly doubt the Ev-bloc will be different. Particularly after they kind of messed up with him a few weeks before the election.
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Postby Post War America » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:24 pm

Atlanticatia wrote:http://edition.cnn.com/2017/02/16/politics/donald-trump-news-conference-anti-semitism/index.html?sr=fbCNN021717donald-trump-news-conference-anti-semitism1230AMStoryLink&linkId=34593151

"In response to a question Thursday about threats to Jewish centers nationwide, President Donald Trump called a Jewish reporter a liar, told him to sit down and later said anti-Semitism was coming from "the other side.""

This is disgusting and the way he handled this completely dismissed the Jewish community's entirely valid concerns about an uptick in hate crimes, hate speech, and other incidents of an anti-semitic nature. I don't know if Trump is personally anti-semitic, but he truly does not care about anyone other than white, Christian men.


I'm pretty sure the only people Donald Trump cares about are Orange "Christian" Men who are 70 years old, former reality TV stars, and happen to be named Donald Jon Trump.
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Postby UCE Watchdog of the Puppets » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:27 pm

Corrian wrote:And of course the Republicans healthcare plan sucks.

Worthless HSAs for everyone?
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Post War America wrote:
Atlanticatia wrote:http://edition.cnn.com/2017/02/16/politics/donald-trump-news-conference-anti-semitism/index.html?sr=fbCNN021717donald-trump-news-conference-anti-semitism1230AMStoryLink&linkId=34593151

"In response to a question Thursday about threats to Jewish centers nationwide, President Donald Trump called a Jewish reporter a liar, told him to sit down and later said anti-Semitism was coming from "the other side.""

This is disgusting and the way he handled this completely dismissed the Jewish community's entirely valid concerns about an uptick in hate crimes, hate speech, and other incidents of an anti-semitic nature. I don't know if Trump is personally anti-semitic, but he truly does not care about anyone other than white, Christian men.


I'm pretty sure the only people Donald Trump cares about are Orange "Christian" Men who are 70 years old, former reality TV stars, and happen to be named Donald Jon Trump.

Hey, I happen to know those orange people, they're the nicest, greatest people in the world and I love 'em. They get put down by the evil media a lot because they're just dirty elites. :p
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Postby Northern Davincia » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:37 pm

Corrian wrote:And of course the Republicans healthcare plan sucks.

Ah, yes, because Obamacare was truly flawless and beyond human comprehension with regards to perfection.
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Postby Post War America » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:38 pm

Northern Davincia wrote:
Corrian wrote:And of course the Republicans healthcare plan sucks.

Ah, yes, because Obamacare was truly flawless and beyond human comprehension with regards to perfection.

Nobody is saying that, but the ACA is strictly better than nothing.
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Postby Corrian » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:38 pm

Northern Davincia wrote:
Corrian wrote:And of course the Republicans healthcare plan sucks.

Ah, yes, because Obamacare was truly flawless and beyond human comprehension with regards to perfection.

Thanks for making assumptions about my opinions on something I didn't even mention.
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Postby Northern Davincia » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:41 pm

Post War America wrote:
Northern Davincia wrote:Ah, yes, because Obamacare was truly flawless and beyond human comprehension with regards to perfection.

Nobody is saying that, but the ACA is strictly better than nothing.

How on Earth is the Republican replacement nothing?
Corrian wrote:
Northern Davincia wrote:Ah, yes, because Obamacare was truly flawless and beyond human comprehension with regards to perfection.

Thanks for making assumptions about my opinions on something I didn't even mention.

It was a reasonable assumption, all things considered. The Republican plan fixes the most egregious faults I've found within Obamacare.
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Postby Hittanryan » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:42 pm

Northern Davincia wrote:
Corrian wrote:And of course the Republicans healthcare plan sucks.

Ah, yes, because Obamacare was truly flawless and beyond human comprehension with regards to perfection.

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Defend the Republicans' worthless "plan" on its own nonexistent merits or concede the argument.
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Postby Post War America » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:45 pm

Northern Davincia wrote:
Post War America wrote:Nobody is saying that, but the ACA is strictly better than nothing.

How on Earth is the Republican replacement nothing?


I would need to see this plan of course... because I've heard nothing besides "repeal and replace". I'd be interested in hearing exactly what ways they could improve the ACA, because I do doubt that anything the GOP comes up would be better.
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Postby Gauthier » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:46 pm

Northern Davincia wrote:
Post War America wrote:Nobody is saying that, but the ACA is strictly better than nothing.

How on Earth is the Republican replacement nothing?

Replace with WHAT EXACTlY?
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Postby Northern Davincia » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:47 pm

Hittanryan wrote:
Northern Davincia wrote:Ah, yes, because Obamacare was truly flawless and beyond human comprehension with regards to perfection.

Image

Defend the Republicans' worthless "plan" on its own nonexistent merits or concede the argument.

CNN wrote:The measure would allow insurers to sell a wider array of policies, including those with more limited benefits and lower premiums. It would let Americans sock away $5,000 in health savings accounts (HSA) tax-free, up from $3,400 this year, while also enabling those who buy their own coverage to deduct the premiums from their incomes. It would protect those with pre-existing conditions as long as they had continuous coverage.

The bill would also allow people and small business owners to band together through professional associations to purchase insurance, with the goal of decreasing the cost through greater numbers. And it would permit insurers to sell policies across state lines.

It sounds downright brilliant in comparison to the ACA.
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Postby Corrian » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:47 pm

Northern Davincia wrote:It was a reasonable assumption, all things considered. The Republican plan fixes the most egregious faults I've found within Obamacare.

I have my flaws with Obamacare too. But from what I've seen so far, it doesn't sound like the Republican plan does anything to fix the problems to me, and just makes peoples coverage worse.
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Postby Gauthier » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:50 pm

Northern Davincia wrote:
Hittanryan wrote:Image

Defend the Republicans' worthless "plan" on its own nonexistent merits or concede the argument.

CNN wrote:The measure would allow insurers to sell a wider array of policies, including those with more limited benefits and lower premiums. It would let Americans sock away $5,000 in health savings accounts (HSA) tax-free, up from $3,400 this year, while also enabling those who buy their own coverage to deduct the premiums from their incomes. It would protect those with pre-existing conditions as long as they had continuous coverage.

The bill would also allow people and small business owners to band together through professional associations to purchase insurance, with the goal of decreasing the cost through greater numbers. And it would permit insurers to sell policies across state lines.

It sounds downright brilliant in comparison to the ACA.

So companies are allowed to once again sell worthless "insurance" to people who can't afford the Platinum Package which of course will never cover whatever ailment befalls them. And HSAs? Just begging to be plundered when Trump or whoever thinks nobody's watching.
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Postby Ifreann » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:51 pm

Gauthier wrote:
Northern Davincia wrote:How on Earth is the Republican replacement nothing?

Replace with WHAT EXACTlY?

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Postby Soldati Senza Confini » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:51 pm

Northern Davincia wrote:
Hittanryan wrote:Image

Defend the Republicans' worthless "plan" on its own nonexistent merits or concede the argument.

CNN wrote:The measure would allow insurers to sell a wider array of policies, including those with more limited benefits and lower premiums. It would let Americans sock away $5,000 in health savings accounts (HSA) tax-free, up from $3,400 this year, while also enabling those who buy their own coverage to deduct the premiums from their incomes. It would protect those with pre-existing conditions as long as they had continuous coverage.

The bill would also allow people and small business owners to band together through professional associations to purchase insurance, with the goal of decreasing the cost through greater numbers. And it would permit insurers to sell policies across state lines.

It sounds downright brilliant in comparison to the ACA.


These things done as an expansion would be nice.

If done as a total replacement of the ACA they might not be the best idea.
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Postby Corrian » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:51 pm

But of course I won't be happy with any plan until we have single payer.
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Postby Hittanryan » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:51 pm

Post War America wrote:
Northern Davincia wrote:How on Earth is the Republican replacement nothing?


I would need to see this plan of course... because I've heard nothing besides "repeal and replace". I'd be interested in hearing exactly what ways they could improve the ACA, because I do doubt that anything the GOP comes up would be better.

A few details of the Republicans' "healthcare plan," and I use that in the loosest possible sense of the phrase, were released today.

What we know so far is that they want to get rid of the mandate. They want to allow insurance to be sold across state lines, which won't do a damn thing because the insurance companies themselves don't even want to bother doing that due to the legal mess that would entail. They want to give tax breaks to the health insurance providers and pharmaceutical companies which donate to their campaigns. Naturally they also want to gut Medicaid, especially the expansion of that program under the ACA. The Republicans' plan will likely strip 12 million people of health coverage, myself included. Some cursory tax credits may be given which will enable people to buy cut-rate insurance that doesn't cover anything.
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