2020 US General Election Thread IX: One Month and Counting

[Washington Resistance Army]

I don't see how any self-respecting social conservative could vote for a complete degenerate like Trump. If voting for Biden is too much of a compromise, they can always stay home or vote third party.

They did it precisely for this moment. Like I said, they've been playing the long game on SCOTUS for decades now, and this is what they were waiting for: A hard-right court that can ensure the nation doesn't stray from the path of firm moral guidance that they wish to deliver.

This^

There were a lot of people who voted Trump in 2016 solely because of the possibility of getting a sweep on SCOTUS because RBG stayed on. It almost motivated me to vote for him even.

[Bienenhalde]

They did it precisely for this moment. Like I said, they've been playing the long game on SCOTUS for decades now, and this is what they were waiting for: A hard-right court that can ensure the nation doesn't stray from the path of firm moral guidance that they wish to deliver.

This^

There were a lot of people who voted Trump in 2016 solely because of the possibility of getting a sweep on SCOTUS because RBG stayed on. It almost motivated me to vote for him even.

Even if that were true, I doubt most rural voters care exclusively about court appointments.

[San Lumen]

This^

There were a lot of people who voted Trump in 2016 solely because of the possibility of getting a sweep on SCOTUS because RBG stayed on. It almost motivated me to vote for him even.

Even if that were true, I doubt most rural voters care exclusively about court appointments.

you'd be surprised.

[Telconi]

This^

There were a lot of people who voted Trump in 2016 solely because of the possibility of getting a sweep on SCOTUS because RBG stayed on. It almost motivated me to vote for him even.

Even if that were true, I doubt most rural voters care exclusively about court appointments.

Maybe not exclusively, but it's certainly a high priority.

[The Black Forrest]

I don't see how any self-respecting social conservative could vote for a complete degenerate like Trump. If voting for Biden is too much of a compromise, they can always stay home or vote third party.

They did it precisely for this moment. Like I said, they've been playing the long game on SCOTUS for decades now, and this is what they were waiting for: A hard-right court that can ensure the nation doesn't stray from the path of firm moral guidance that they wish to deliver.

oh you are serious Which state do you live in?

[Shrillland]

They did it precisely for this moment. Like I said, they've been playing the long game on SCOTUS for decades now, and this is what they were waiting for: A hard-right court that can ensure the nation doesn't stray from the path of firm moral guidance that they wish to deliver.

oh you are serious Which state do you live in?

Illinois, actually. Downstate, though, so it's pretty Republican here.

And it's no secret that the court was a major factor in Trump's election and his support among evangelicals.

[Eukaryotic Cells]

Why? It could cut into Trumps margins. I think it’s a good strategy. No area should be written off.

Because the pro-Roe v Wade/pro gun confiscation/pro LGBT rights guy isn't gonna make much inroads with rural populations.

Depends on the rural area. I'm in upstate NY and not everyone up here is necessarily pro-Trump.

[The Black Forrest]

*not worth it*

[Telconi]

Illinois, actually. Downstate, though, so it's pretty Republican here.

And it's no secret that the court was a major factor in Trump's election and his support among evangelicals.

Of course; they want everybody else to follow their “moral” code.

It’s going to get even more polarized when it’s done.

Yes, that's how this works, they're not unique.

[Greater Miami Shores]

Illinois, actually. Downstate, though, so it's pretty Republican here.

And it's no secret that the court was a major factor in Trump's election and his support among evangelicals.

Of course; they want everybody else to follow their “moral” code.

It’s going to get even more polarized when it’s done.

Just like the Democrats want everybody else to follow their moral code. You stated Republicans are liars, does that mean that Republicans are liars and Democrats are not liars?

[Post War America]

This^

There were a lot of people who voted Trump in 2016 solely because of the possibility of getting a sweep on SCOTUS because RBG stayed on. It almost motivated me to vote for him even.

Even if that were true, I doubt most rural voters care exclusively about court appointments.

The Dominionist movement is dominated by rural people, and securing a lock on the courts so that they can shove their views down everyone else's throats are a critical part of achieving dominion.

[The Black Forrest]

*not worth it*

[Jerzylvania]

I don't see how any self-respecting social conservative could vote for a complete degenerate like Trump. If voting for Biden is too much of a compromise, they can always stay home or vote third party.

They did it precisely for this moment. Like I said, they've been playing the long game on SCOTUS for decades now, and this is what they were waiting for: A hard-right court that can ensure the nation doesn't stray from the path of firm moral guidance that they wish to deliver.

Exactly correct and they're willing to lay down their political lives, that is, all... but for Donald Trump. I don't know if he fully realizes what he's unleashed.

[The Black Forrest]

They did it precisely for this moment. Like I said, they've been playing the long game on SCOTUS for decades now, and this is what they were waiting for: A hard-right court that can ensure the nation doesn't stray from the path of firm moral guidance that they wish to deliver.

Exactly correct and they're willing to lay down their political lives, that is, all... but for Donald Trump. I don't know if he fully realizes what he's unleashed.

I just don’t understand their adulation for him. He routinely lies to them and they love it. Recently he said covid virtually affects nobody.

[Telconi]

Yes, that's how this works, they're not unique.

Ok. So why am I supposed to worry about Christian fefes? How are they hurt by LGBT people?

Same reason I'm supposed to be hurt by Democrat fefes who aren't hurt by machine guns.

[Valrifell]

I don't see how any self-respecting social conservative could vote for a complete degenerate like Trump. If voting for Biden is too much of a compromise, they can always stay home or vote third party.

They did it precisely for this moment. Like I said, they've been playing the long game on SCOTUS for decades now, and this is what they were waiting for: A hard-right court that can ensure the nation doesn't stray from the path of firm moral guidance that they wish to deliver.

Thankfully, the advent of the Internet and a more informed electorate who cares deeply about judicial issues, and the Justices concerned about the image of the Court, make me suspect that not a whole lot will be achieved even with an additional justice.

The 6-3 conservative majority either won't last very long or will be as disappointing for the country's right as the current 5-4 majority is.

[The Black Forrest]

*not worth it*

[Washington Resistance Army]

They did it precisely for this moment. Like I said, they've been playing the long game on SCOTUS for decades now, and this is what they were waiting for: A hard-right court that can ensure the nation doesn't stray from the path of firm moral guidance that they wish to deliver.

Thankfully, the advent of the Internet and a more informed electorate who cares deeply about judicial issues, and the Justices concerned about the image of the Court, make me suspect that not a whole lot will be achieved even with an additional justice.

The 6-3 conservative majority either won't last very long or will be as disappointing for the country's right as the current 5-4 majority is.

Not for me and Tel at least, Roberts has been the only thing halting progress for us.

I do think the extreme anti-abortion and anti-LGBT types are going to be very disappointed though.

[The Black Forrest]

They did it precisely for this moment. Like I said, they've been playing the long game on SCOTUS for decades now, and this is what they were waiting for: A hard-right court that can ensure the nation doesn't stray from the path of firm moral guidance that they wish to deliver.

Thankfully, the advent of the Internet and a more informed electorate who cares deeply about judicial issues, and the Justices concerned about the image of the Court, make me suspect that not a whole lot will be achieved even with an additional justice.

The 6-3 conservative majority either won't last very long or will be as disappointing for the country's right as the current 5-4 majority is.

Hmmmm? It will be 6-3 on the contentious issues.

[Telconi]

Same reason I'm supposed to be hurt by Democrat fefes who aren't hurt by machine guns.

Thugs with guns are something to be concerned about.

Hell even a 2nd amendment supporter threatened my mom awhile back. My mom suffers from MS and looks like the wind would blow her over.

And a gay guy told me he wanted to kill my family. So evidently LGBT people are something to be concerned about too...

[Shrillland]

They did it precisely for this moment. Like I said, they've been playing the long game on SCOTUS for decades now, and this is what they were waiting for: A hard-right court that can ensure the nation doesn't stray from the path of firm moral guidance that they wish to deliver.

Thankfully, the advent of the Internet and a more informed electorate who cares deeply about judicial issues, and the Justices concerned about the image of the Court, make me suspect that not a whole lot will be achieved even with an additional justice.

The 6-3 conservative majority either won't last very long or will be as disappointing for the country's right as the current 5-4 majority is.

Oh, it'll last long enough. With Ginsburg gone, the next likely exit is going to be Breyer at age 82, so Biden becoming president wouldn't change the makeup. After that, Thomas is only 72, so barring anything untoward, the court will stay on the right for a long time after this.

[Jerzylvania]

Exactly correct and they're willing to lay down their political lives, that is, all... but for Donald Trump. I don't know if he fully realizes what he's unleashed.

I just don’t understand their adulation for him. He routinely lies to them and they love it. Recently he said covid virtually affects nobody.

He's viewed by the Evangelicals as a transactional political figure. He gives them the judges they wish and he gets the adulation. But once the court is 6-3 he decomes Captain Dunsel and is discarded.

[Shrillland]

I just don’t understand their adulation for him. He routinely lies to them and they love it. Recently he said covid virtually affects nobody.

He's viewed by the Evangelicals as a transactional political figure. He gives them the judges they wish and he gets the adulation. But once the court is 6-3 he decomes Captain Dunsel and is discarded.

I'm not sure about that. A party or even a sizable amount of a party willing to discard him doesn't pull the kind of stunts they did at the convention.

[Telconi]

He's viewed by the Evangelicals as a transactional political figure. He gives them the judges they wish and he gets the adulation. But once the court is 6-3 he decomes Captain Dunsel and is discarded.

I'm not sure about that. A party or even a sizable amount of a party willing to discard him doesn't pull the kind of stunts they did at the convention.

7-2 is better than 6-3.

Doubly so given that Robert's is about as reliable as the busted old pickup I drove in high school.

[Loben III]

I just don’t understand their adulation for him. He routinely lies to them and they love it. Recently he said covid virtually affects nobody.

He's viewed by the Evangelicals as a transactional political figure. He gives them the judges they wish and he gets the adulation. But once the court is 6-3 he decomes Captain Dunsel and is discarded.

who the fuck is captain dunsel?