2019-2020 US Election Megathread II: Tim Ryan's Empire

[Kowani]

I feel bad for the non Americans in the thread.

Why are there non-Americans in this thread? It’s an American election.

The politics of the United States have global repercussions.

[Kowani]

The politics of the United States have global repercussions.

Are you in USA?

Yes. But even if I was back in Spain, I would still pay attention.

[Kowani]

Yes. But even if I was back in Spain, I would still pay attention.

WESTCOASTGANG!

Speaking of which, California is planning on annexing Oregon.

[Kowani]

Speaking of which, California is planning on annexing Oregon.

...

*Goes Valkist*

*Blitzes Cali*

About as likely to work as you are to get struck by lightning while getting eaten by a shark.

[Kowani]

About as likely to work as you are to get struck by lightning while getting eaten by a shark.

...So you're saying there's a chance!

In the same way there’s a chance that the Libertarian Party wins in 2020.

[Telconi]

Do you believe that this idea motivates those who believe the opposite of your positions?

I used to.
Now their actions deem to be defined by hatred of Democrats, and they're willing to sacrifice core values to being Christian to me to do that, as well as genuinely doing better, just because Democrats believe in it, as well as being anti-science. Fighting Climate change(Another one of my core issues oops) is important and yet they don't believe in it. And a good many seem anti-vax, after Trump, we need mandatory vaccinations to save innocent lives that everyone agrees at this point is human, so they're knowingly risk lives because of fears of autism, as an autistic person I am mortified.

That's the fundamental problem, "used to"...

[Sidesh0w B0b]

>Scientifically not murder.

Oh boy here we go...

Thanks for adding nothing to the conversation.

But he always takes a shot at it. God bless his little heart.

Climate Change doesn’t care if you’re black, white, 10, 76, or a fetus. You can’t stick your head in the ground and wait for it to pass.

That too.

I'm not given a choice-I must fight for climate change to protect the people and God's World, as we were given this world to take care of it.

I am with you on that front 100%.

[Telconi]

That's the fundamental problem, "used to"...

I'm talking about Christian Conservatives specifically.

Elevangelicals.

Indeed, don't worry, the feeling is mutual.

[Sidesh0w B0b]

Attempting to rip away healthcare from people isn’t immoral to you? Like, I know I don’t have much ground to stand on in that department, but damn.

That too.

Healthcare to me is not just a human, but a Christian Right.

Not to be confused with todays "The Christian Right"...
...back in the 3rd century Emperor Valerian (and a couple other ones) ordered the execution of Christians in the Roman Empire. Many regions didn't comply because the Christians among them were a group they could count on to give care to their people and anyone in need.

[Zurkerx]

Let's see here: Abortion? And theology? Let's try to at least tie it into this thread. Now, if I recall, Biden is Pro-Life himself but doesn't believe in intervening. Me, I've always been Pro-Choice, that'll never change and I consider my views on the issue more extreme on the issue then most hold. Needless to say, the Democrats would do better on women's health issues than Trump or most Republicans in my opinion though allowing abortion to be the deciding issue is pretty ridiculous in my mind.

I feel bad for the non Americans in the thread.

Why are there non-Americans in this thread? It’s an American election.

It's the invasion Trump talks about, it's a Yuge deal, believe me!

...So you're saying there's a chance!

In the same way there’s a chance that the Libertarian Party wins in 2020.

Now I'm feeling the burn

Don't remind of the reality ahead for my party, which I consider a meme at this point... Eh, hopefully Amash runs. While I don't agree with everything he says, he would be the most tolerable. Otherwise, I'm writing in a name.

[Kowani]

Let's see here: Abortion? And theology? Let's try to at least tie it into this thread. Now, if I recall, Biden is Pro-Life himself but doesn't believe in intervening. Me, I've always been Pro-Choice, that'll never change and I consider my views on the issue more extreme on the issue then most hold. Needless to say, the Democrats would do better on women's health issues than Trump or most Republicans in my opinion though allowing abortion to be the deciding issue is pretty ridiculous in my mind.

Why are there non-Americans in this thread? It’s an American election.

It's the invasion Trump talks about, it's a Yuge deal, believe me!

In the same way there’s a chance that the Libertarian Party wins in 2020.

Now I'm feeling the burn

Don't remind of the reality ahead for my party, which I consider a meme at this point... Eh, hopefully Amash runs. While I don't agree with everything he says, he would be the most tolerable. Otherwise, I'm writing in a name.

Don’t you mean Feeling the Bern?

[Tarsonis]

That's the fundamental problem, "used to"...

I'm talking about Christian Conservatives specifically.

Elevangelicals.

Evangelicals supported trump for one reason: SCOTUS.

[G-Tech Corporation]

I'm talking about Christian Conservatives specifically.

Elevangelicals.

Evangelicals supported trump for one reason: SCOTUS.

Well, I wouldn't say that is the only reason. But it was certainly a compelling one for folks in my neck of the woods. Two liberal justices from Her would have engaged in a degree of activism that would have made Trump look positively respectful of the Constitution. Ew.

[Shrillland]

I feel bad for the non Americans in the thread.

Why are there non-Americans in this thread? It’s an American election.

Why not have non-Americans in the thread? I'm American, that hasn't stopped me making election threads for the world at large because everyone can still have an opinion on what they think is the best option. Non-Americans have just as much right to come into this thread as Americans.

[Kowani]

Evangelicals supported trump for one reason: SCOTUS.

Well, I wouldn't say that is the only reason. But it was certainly a compelling one for folks in my neck of the woods. Two liberal justices from Her would have engaged in a degree of activism that would have made Trump look positively respectful of the Constitution. Ew.

He says, without proof.

[G-Tech Corporation]

Well, I wouldn't say that is the only reason. But it was certainly a compelling one for folks in my neck of the woods. Two liberal justices from Her would have engaged in a degree of activism that would have made Trump look positively respectful of the Constitution. Ew.

He says, without proof.

You're asking for proof on a hypothetical?

If you have a time machine laying around, I'm happy to go give it a gander.

[Valrifell]

Evangelicals supported trump for one reason: SCOTUS.

Well, I wouldn't say that is the only reason. But it was certainly a compelling one for folks in my neck of the woods. Two liberal justices from Her would have engaged in a degree of activism that would have made Trump look positively respectful of the Constitution. Ew.

It would have only been one, actually. RBG still wouldn't have retired and Kennedy retired, remember. There's no way there'd be two vacancies in a hypothetical Clinton administration.

[Farnhamia]

He says, without proof.

You're asking for proof on a hypothetical?

If you have a time machine laying around, I'm happy to go give it a gander.

Well, but you seem convinced that a liberal majority on the Court would have done ... things. I wonder what sort of things you and the folks in your neck of the woods might be afraid of a liberal majority going all judicial activism on.

[Ngelmish]

I'm talking about Christian Conservatives specifically.

Elevangelicals.

Evangelicals supported trump for one reason: SCOTUS.

Yes, yes, opposition to the concept of abortion is more important than the actual incidence rate. A lot of Catholics share that point of view, it has something to do with morally deserved outcomes, pregnancies carried to term irregardless.

Oh, and don't bother to lie about that abortion inducing point of view. Personal judgement of people's choices matter more, of course.

[Valrifell]

I'm talking about Christian Conservatives specifically.

Elevangelicals.

Evangelicals supported trump for one reason: SCOTUS.

Why do they continue to support him and why are there paintings of him being anointed by Christ, Tars?

[Duvniask]

why are there paintings of him being anointed by Christ, Tars?

That's creepy...

A creepy cult of personality more or less.

[Jean-Paul Sartre]

That's creepy...

A creepy cult of personality more or less.

It’s based around a zombie. Anything that comes after cannot possibly be weirder.

[Nazi Juggalos]

Evangelicals supported trump for one reason: SCOTUS.

Why do they continue to support him and why are there paintings of him being anointed by Christ, Tars?

They support him because he represents the only thing standing in the way of an increasingly insane and belligerent left.

[Duvniask]

A creepy cult of personality more or less.

It’s based around a zombie. Anything that comes after cannot possibly be weirder.

I was talking about Trump.

Although, isn't it also cannibalistic in the sense that you must eat the flesh of Christ and drink his blood... A cannibalistic zombie cult. Sounds metal.

[Ifreann]

You're asking for proof on a hypothetical?

If you have a time machine laying around, I'm happy to go give it a gander.

Well, but you seem convinced that a liberal majority on the Court would have done ... things. I wonder what sort of things you and the folks in your neck of the woods might be afraid of a liberal majority going all judicial activism on.

Liberal things.

Sexy liberal things.