2020 US General Election Thread IX: One Month and Counting

[Telconi]

Unless we make a law that says they are.

Such a law would not be constitutional. We went over this. How many different ways do I have to explain it?

The NFA is unconstitutional too, and yet ATF will still put me in the no-no box if I put a giggle switch on my boom stick.

[San Lumen]

Up to the people to decide. Not a apolitical body.

And the people of the district agreed with her. Therefore in a fair democracy she gets to serve. She can be primaried in 2022.
so don;'t vote for those people. Unless they are in prison, a convicted felon (the law varies by state) , don't meet the age or residency requirements or didn't get enough valid signatures they have a legal right to run.

"""Apolitical"""

What a stupid copout answers, all of the canned, hope you enjoy the death of American Democracy as it continues to rot and die.

Its not a cop out answer. Its how a fair democracy works. If you allow people to be barred from running because of ideology or beliefs your leaving the door wide open for abuse and very quickly you don't have much of a democracy.

[Kannap]

Unless we make a law that says they are.

Such a law would not be constitutional. We went over this. How many different ways do I have to explain it?

Then we amend the constitution. Make it so that if somebody wants to violate another human being's rights, they can't run.

Bada bing bada boom, problem solved.

[Telconi]

"""Apolitical"""

What a stupid copout answers, all of the canned, hope you enjoy the death of American Democracy as it continues to rot and die.

Its not a cop out answer. Its how a fair democracy works. If you allow people to be barred from running because of ideology or beliefs your leaving the door wide open for abuse and very quickly you don't have much of a democracy.

No, a fair democracy works when people don't have to literally fear for their lives if they lose an election.

[Greater Miami Shores]

Unless we make a law that says they are.

Such a law would not be constitutional. We went over this. How many different ways do I have to explain it?

I think the problem is he does not believe you, and you do not believe him, so you guys are even.

[Kannap]

Its not a cop out answer. Its how a fair democracy works. If you allow people to be barred from running because of ideology or beliefs your leaving the door wide open for abuse and very quickly you don't have much of a democracy.

No, a fair democracy works when people don't have to literally fear for their lives if they lose an election.

Or if one old woman who is keeping the illusion of democracy alive passes away.

[Dresderstan]

"""Apolitical"""

What a stupid copout answers, all of the canned, hope you enjoy the death of American Democracy as it continues to rot and die.

Its not a cop out answer. Its how a fair democracy works. If you allow people to be barred from running because of ideology or beliefs your leaving the door wide open for abuse and very quickly you don't have much of a democracy.

Because people should totally be allowed to call for the deaths of minorities and only let the electorate decide, what a fucking ridiculous statement.

[San Lumen]

Such a law would not be constitutional. We went over this. How many different ways do I have to explain it?

Then we amend the constitution. Make it so that if somebody wants to violate another human being's rights, they can't run.

Bada bing bada boom, problem solved.

And how do we determine what is violation of human rights? Such an amendment would be antithetical to democracy and would be unable to reach the two thirds majority needed to pass much less at the state level. I've proposed this idea the last time it came up in here to people I know and every single one of them thought it was a terrible idea.

[Cannot think of a name]

Sorry to interupt....whatever it is you guys are talking about that isn't the current election with some current election news, but...

...What the hell are Republicans doing with all their money?

Lindsey Graham started the summer with more cash in the bank than any Republican senator other than Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. But now he’s begging for money.

Twice on Thursday, Graham, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, went on Fox News Channel and implored viewers to donate to his campaign against Democrat Jaime Harrison in South Carolina, a closer-than-expected contest that Republicans need to win to protect their majority.

“I’m getting overwhelmed,” Graham told conservative talk-show host Sean Hannity Thursday night. “LindseyGraham.com. Help me. They’re killing me, money-wise. Help me. You helped me last week — help me again. LindseyGraham.com.”

These are the guys who are supposed to be the economy party and this year they can't even manage an election fund.

I expect Graham will still win regardless, but holy hell. How long have you been in this seat? Learn to manage your shit, dude.

EDIT: Added the next paragraph because...because.

[Kannap]

Such a law would not be constitutional. We went over this. How many different ways do I have to explain it?

I think the problem is he does not believe you, and you do not believe him, so you guys are even.

This is a beautiful fantasy you live in, but wherein we're suggesting politicians who want groups of people dead should not be able to run and Lumen is suggesting they should, the scale is definitely not even. One is an absurd idea and the other would make democracy better for millions of people who would have one less reason to fear for their lives.

[Telconi]

I think the problem is he does not believe you, and you do not believe him, so you guys are even.

This is a beautiful fantasy you live in, but wherein we're suggesting politicians who want groups of people dead should not be able to run and Lumen is suggesting they should, the scale is definitely not even. One is an absurd idea and the other would make democracy better for millions of people who would have one less reason to fear for their lives.

I think what GMS is saying is that the constitutionality of a belief based barrier to entry is not factually decided. Lumen says it would be unconstitutional, but I don't believe him, I think it would be constitutionally permitted, but Lumen doesn't believe me.

[San Lumen]

Its not a cop out answer. Its how a fair democracy works. If you allow people to be barred from running because of ideology or beliefs your leaving the door wide open for abuse and very quickly you don't have much of a democracy.

Because people should totally be allowed to call for the deaths of minorities and only let the electorate decide, what a fucking ridiculous statement.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/election ... story.html

https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail ... eID=872828

This person running for senate in Delaware is a Qanon supporter and flat earther. Therefore she is anti science. Ms Witzke got 56 percent of the vote in the primary. The board of elections should have barred her from running or invalided her victory?

[West Leas Oros 2]

Ironically, pure democracy with no restrictions often leads to the destruction of democracy itself.

[Kannap]

Sorry to interupt....whatever it is you guys are talking about that isn't the current election with some current election news, but...

...What the hell are Republicans doing with all their money?

Lindsey Graham started the summer with more cash in the bank than any Republican senator other than Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. But now he’s begging for money.

Twice on Thursday, Graham, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, went on Fox News Channel and implored viewers to donate to his campaign against Democrat Jaime Harrison in South Carolina, a closer-than-expected contest that Republicans need to win to protect their majority.

“I’m getting overwhelmed,” Graham told conservative talk-show host Sean Hannity Thursday night. “LindseyGraham.com. Help me. They’re killing me, money-wise. Help me. You helped me last week — help me again. LindseyGraham.com.”

These are the guys who are supposed to be the economy party and this year they can't even manage an election fund.

I expect Graham will still win regardless, but holy hell. How long have you been in this seat? Learn to manage your shit, dude.

EDIT: Added the next paragraph because...because.

The only way he could appear more desperate if he were being held hostage and pleaded for money to save his life while holding a newspaper with today's date within the frame.

[Kannap]

X

[Dresderstan]

Because people should totally be allowed to call for the deaths of minorities and only let the electorate decide, what a fucking ridiculous statement.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/election ... story.html

https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail ... eID=872828

This person running for senate in Delaware is a Qanon supporter and flat earther. Therefore she is anti science. Ms Witzke got 56 percent of the vote in the primary. The board of elections should have barred her from running or invalided her victory?

Yes.

[San Lumen]

https://www.chicagotribune.com/election ... story.html

https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail ... eID=872828

This person running for senate in Delaware is a Qanon supporter and flat earther. Therefore she is anti science. Ms Witzke got 56 percent of the vote in the primary. The board of elections should have barred her from running or invalided her victory?

Yes.

Wow. Just wow. You clearly don't believe in the very concept of democracy. Its quite terrifying honestly.

[Talvezout]

Sorry to interupt....whatever it is you guys are talking about that isn't the current election with some current election news, but...

...What the hell are Republicans doing with all their money?

Lindsey Graham started the summer with more cash in the bank than any Republican senator other than Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. But now he’s begging for money.

Twice on Thursday, Graham, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, went on Fox News Channel and implored viewers to donate to his campaign against Democrat Jaime Harrison in South Carolina, a closer-than-expected contest that Republicans need to win to protect their majority.

“I’m getting overwhelmed,” Graham told conservative talk-show host Sean Hannity Thursday night. “LindseyGraham.com. Help me. They’re killing me, money-wise. Help me. You helped me last week — help me again. LindseyGraham.com.”

These are the guys who are supposed to be the economy party and this year they can't even manage an election fund.

I expect Graham will still win regardless, but holy hell. How long have you been in this seat? Learn to manage your shit, dude.

EDIT: Added the next paragraph because...because.

I imagine a ton of it is being shoveled into Trump's campaign. I mean, they had advertising in New Mexico and Oregon out of the misguided belief that they could somehow flip it. Coupled with the fact that WinRed is nowhere as prevalent as ActBlue and that Trump has seemingly refused to use his own money, you got cash problem.

[Greater Miami Shores]

Sorry to interupt....whatever it is you guys are talking about that isn't the current election with some current election news, but...

...What the hell are Republicans doing with all their money?

Lindsey Graham started the summer with more cash in the bank than any Republican senator other than Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. But now he’s begging for money.

Twice on Thursday, Graham, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, went on Fox News Channel and implored viewers to donate to his campaign against Democrat Jaime Harrison in South Carolina, a closer-than-expected contest that Republicans need to win to protect their majority.

These are the guys who are supposed to be the economy party and this year they can't even manage an election fund.

I expect Graham will still win regardless, but holy hell. How long have you been in this seat? Learn to manage your shit, dude.

I remember, an election where Republican North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms, was said to be considerably behind on the Polls, and on election night, he won by a landslide. The black CNN commentator was clearly seen reluctant to call the race for Jesse Helms, after all the networks had called the race for Jesse Helms, eventually he had no choice but to do so, but by his reactions on camera, on TV, you could tell he did not want to say so. Proving pre election polls can be wrong.

[Kannap]

Because people should totally be allowed to call for the deaths of minorities and only let the electorate decide, what a fucking ridiculous statement.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/election ... story.html

https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail ... eID=872828

This person running for senate in Delaware is a Qanon supporter and flat earther. Therefore she is anti science. Ms Witzke got 56 percent of the vote in the primary. The board of elections should have barred her from running or invalided her victory?

anti-science beliefs are silly in their own regard, but probably not a basis for barring her from holding office. Now, is there any proof she uses those anti-science beliefs to harm people or violate human rights?

[Dresderstan]

Yes.

Wow. Just wow. You clearly don't believe in the very concept of democracy. Its quite terrifying honestly.

When a person wants me dead, they don't deserve to try to be in any sort of power.

[Kannap]

Yes.

Wow. Just wow. You clearly don't believe in the very concept of democracy. Its quite terrifying honestly.

I believe in a democracy where elected officials don't incite hatred and violence against minorities - or any other people, for that matter - what kind of democracy do you believe in?

[Talvezout]

Sorry to interupt....whatever it is you guys are talking about that isn't the current election with some current election news, but...

...What the hell are Republicans doing with all their money?

These are the guys who are supposed to be the economy party and this year they can't even manage an election fund.

I expect Graham will still win regardless, but holy hell. How long have you been in this seat? Learn to manage your shit, dude.

I remember, an election where Republican North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms, was said to be considerably behind on the Polls, and on election night, he won by a landslide. The black CNN commentator was clearly seen reluctant to call the race for Jesse Helms, after all the networks had called the race for Jesse Helms, eventually he had no choice but to do so, but by his reactions on camera, on TV, you could tell he did not want to say so. Proving pre election polls can be wrong.

Polling pre-2000s was notoriously off at times, due to the lack of communication and access. Not to mention Jesse Helms was insanely racist and cut some pretty racist ads (Hands, anyone?)

[San Lumen]

https://www.chicagotribune.com/election ... story.html

https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail ... eID=872828

This person running for senate in Delaware is a Qanon supporter and flat earther. Therefore she is anti science. Ms Witzke got 56 percent of the vote in the primary. The board of elections should have barred her from running or invalided her victory?

anti-science beliefs are silly in their own regard, but probably not a basis for barring her from holding office. Now, is there any proof she uses those anti-science beliefs to harm people or violate human rights?

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/worl ... 12770.html
She's strongly pro life and called her opponent Chris Coons a satanist. By the standard you set shed be barred from running. The Republicans of Delaware liked what they heard from her. Why shouldnt they be able to have the candidate they want? Its now up to the people of Delaware as a whole to decide if they want this crazy person in office.

[Kannap]

Sorry to interupt....whatever it is you guys are talking about that isn't the current election with some current election news, but...

...What the hell are Republicans doing with all their money?

These are the guys who are supposed to be the economy party and this year they can't even manage an election fund.

I expect Graham will still win regardless, but holy hell. How long have you been in this seat? Learn to manage your shit, dude.

I remember, an election where Republican North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms, was said to be considerably behind on the Polls, and on election night, he won by a landslide. The black CNN commentator was clearly seen reluctant to call the race for Jesse Helms, after all the networks had called the race for Jesse Helms, eventually he had no choice but to do so, but by his reactions on camera, on TV, you could tell he did not want to say so. Proving pre election polls can be wrong.

Nothing in Cannot Think of a Name's post mentioned polling. It did, however, mention campaign funding.