American Politics Thread VI: Can't We All Just Get Along?

[Dillemba]

Hold up. Young people liked him…because he could meme? Holy shit! That’s…sad. I’m sorry but that is just…childish…

Why?

Consider the one issue voters. Isn’t that kind of childish? To pick one issue; this guy is a meat sack but I will vote for him because he supports guns.

If you are truly dedicated to one cause over all others, then you should prioritize said cause. Some people only care about some issues facing society, not all.

[Kowani]

Iran's Press TV website seized by US government

[Salus Maior]

Iran's Press TV website seized by US government

...Why we do this?

[Greater Cesnica]

That's because our system of government is bad and un-representative.

This is objectively true no matter which side you're on.

I concur.

Iran's Press TV website seized by US government

...Why we do this?

https://twitter.com/GamprPuppy/status/1 ... 6711061509

[Dillemba]

Iran's Press TV website seized by US government

What does the Office of Export Enforcement have to do with this?

[Kowani]

Iran's Press TV website seized by US government

and more

Currently, the websites for Press TV, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting’s (IRIB) Al-Alam TV channel and the Yemeni Al-Masirah TV — which is operated by the Iran-linked Yemeni Houthi movement — all have a Department of Justice disclaimer image announcing the website seizures. The DOJ disclaimer on each website states the particular domain “has been seized by the United States Government in accordance with a seizure warrant issued pursuant to the 18 U.S.C. §§ 981, 982, and 50 U.S.C. 1701-1705 as part of a law enforcement action by the Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Export Enforcement and Federal Bureau of Investigation.” It was not immediately clear when the websites were seized. The DOJ did not respond to an American Military News request for comment at the time this article was published.

[Greater Miami Shores]

That's because our system of government is bad and un-representative.

This is objectively true no matter which side you're on.

Based on our different political views on all issues. This is one of the things I mean by in Politics everything works both ways?

[Page]

Iran's Press TV website seized by US government

I hope Iranian hackers jack an important US government website (not the CDC tho, we kinda need that right now, but by all means go after ICE). Not cause I'm rooting for Iran, just cause US gov needs to be taken down a peg.

[The Black Forrest]

This is objectively true no matter which side you're on.

Multiparty system/parliamentary system ftw.

How would that solve the nasty attitudes we have going on now?

[Exalted Inquellian State]

This is objectively true no matter which side you're on.

Based on our different political views on all issues. This is one of the things I mean by in Politics everything works both ways?

If you believe the election was rigged enough to change it's outcome, would that not make our government bad for failing to stop such mass scale fraud, and unrepresentative for having people who should be president? Plus, if the government was representative, we'd have a lot more socialists and a lot more monarchists.

[Exalted Inquellian State]

Multiparty system/parliamentary system ftw.

How would that solve the nasty attitudes we have going on now?

It'd let about a third of the people in this thread vote for people they actually want to vote for instead of the lesser two evils, so people wouldn't be violently trying to start radical change.

[Saiwania]

Iran's Press TV website seized by US government

This is exactly as it should be. Its awesome that the US can decide what's online and what isn't to some extent. Plus the US invented most of the underlying technology that allows the internet to exist.

[The Black Forrest]

How would that solve the nasty attitudes we have going on now?

It'd let about a third of the people in this thread vote for people they actually want to vote for instead of the lesser two evils, so people wouldn't be violently trying to start radical change.

Ahhh the lessor of two evils. It’s always fascinating to hear “not my guy” comments. I am not sure how the lessor of three evils will solve much. It’s not like there aren’t other options on the ballot. The problem of the third parties is the problem of the devil you know. How is a libertarian/green/whatever making campaign promises any different then the rep/demo? People tend to stick with what they know.

[Exalted Inquellian State]

It'd let about a third of the people in this thread vote for people they actually want to vote for instead of the lesser two evils, so people wouldn't be violently trying to start radical change.

Ahhh the lessor of two evils. It’s always fascinating to hear “not my guy” comments. I am not sure how the lessor of three evils will solve much. It’s not like there aren’t other options on the ballot. The problem of the third parties is the problem of the devil you know. How is a libertarian/green/whatever making campaign promises any different then the rep/demo? People tend to stick with what they know.

I mean, Israel has like 10 separate parties. Another example is Weimar Republic Germany, which in 1928 had 14 parties represented, except the US isn't poor, so that probably means there would be less fascists and socialists. Plus, do you really expect the other parties to not campaign?

[Greater Miami Shores]

It'd let about a third of the people in this thread vote for people they actually want to vote for instead of the lesser two evils, so people wouldn't be violently trying to start radical change.

Ahhh the lessor of two evils. It’s always fascinating to hear “not my guy” comments. I am not sure how the lessor of three evils will solve much. It’s not like there aren’t other options on the ballot. The problem of the third parties is the problem of the devil you know. How is a libertarian/green/whatever making campaign promises any different then the rep/demo? People tend to stick with what they know.

I think we finally agree on something, Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, Socialists and whatevers are all the same?

[Kowani]

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) signs legislation legalizing recreational marijuana

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) on Tuesday signed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana for adults in the state, becoming the 18th U.S. state to legalize the drug.

Beginning on July 1, recreational marijuana will be legal for all adults aged 21 and older, according to a press release from the governor's office. Adults will be permitted to carry up to one and a half ounces on their person as well as keep five ounces secured in a home or vehicle.

"People have been working on this for 10 years. It’s been a long time coming. I think we have a good bill that puts public health first," the Connecticut governor said when signing the bill, NBC Connecticut reported. [...] The bill that Lamont signed also expunges most marijuana convictions that occurred between January 1, 2000 and October 1, 2015.

[Washington Resistance Army]

Ahhh the lessor of two evils. It’s always fascinating to hear “not my guy” comments. I am not sure how the lessor of three evils will solve much. It’s not like there aren’t other options on the ballot. The problem of the third parties is the problem of the devil you know. How is a libertarian/green/whatever making campaign promises any different then the rep/demo? People tend to stick with what they know.

I mean, Israel has like 10 separate parties. Another example is Weimar Republic Germany, which in 1928 had 14 parties represented, except the US isn't poor, so that probably means there would be less fascists and socialists. Plus, do you really expect the other parties to not campaign?

Na there'd be a lot of socialists. Support for socialism, communism and Marxism is shockingly high among Millennials and Gen Z and seems set to keep growing. Guess it turns out that growing up while the capitalist system and world at large fails tends to radicalize people.

[The Black Forrest]

Ahhh the lessor of two evils. It’s always fascinating to hear “not my guy” comments. I am not sure how the lessor of three evils will solve much. It’s not like there aren’t other options on the ballot. The problem of the third parties is the problem of the devil you know. How is a libertarian/green/whatever making campaign promises any different then the rep/demo? People tend to stick with what they know.

I mean, Israel has like 10 separate parties. Another example is Weimar Republic Germany, which in 1928 had 14 parties represented, except the US isn't poor, so that probably means there would be less fascists and socialists. Plus, do you really expect the other parties to not campaign?

Not to campaign? Why would I expect that?

I think they would have better chances of they took the longer term grass roots approach rather then trying to be the vote disrupter in the major elections.

I remember the libertarians having booths at university. Decades later I am taking my kid to uni and there is the booth. Not sure it will change much to give them a seat at the proverbial table.

[The Black Forrest]

I mean, Israel has like 10 separate parties. Another example is Weimar Republic Germany, which in 1928 had 14 parties represented, except the US isn't poor, so that probably means there would be less fascists and socialists. Plus, do you really expect the other parties to not campaign?

Na there'd be a lot of socialists. Support for socialism, communism and Marxism is shockingly high among Millennials and Gen Z and seems set to keep growing. Guess it turns out that growing up while the capitalist system and world at large fails tends to radicalize people.

Are they? Or is it more the “edgy” thing to be.

The ones my way seem to have that “I’m so edgy” feeling…..

[Neutraligon]

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) signs legislation legalizing recreational marijuana

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) on Tuesday signed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana for adults in the state, becoming the 18th U.S. state to legalize the drug.

Beginning on July 1, recreational marijuana will be legal for all adults aged 21 and older, according to a press release from the governor's office. Adults will be permitted to carry up to one and a half ounces on their person as well as keep five ounces secured in a home or vehicle.

"People have been working on this for 10 years. It’s been a long time coming. I think we have a good bill that puts public health first," the Connecticut governor said when signing the bill, NBC Connecticut reported. [...] The bill that Lamont signed also expunges most marijuana convictions that occurred between January 1, 2000 and October 1, 2015.

That is 18 states where it is legal for recreational use. An additional 10 states where it is a civil not criminal infraction for recreational use. 8 states where it is legal for medical marijuana.

[Washington Resistance Army]

Na there'd be a lot of socialists. Support for socialism, communism and Marxism is shockingly high among Millennials and Gen Z and seems set to keep growing. Guess it turns out that growing up while the capitalist system and world at large fails tends to radicalize people.

Are they? Or is it more the “edgy” thing to be.

The ones my way seem to have that “I’m so edgy” feeling…..

There's not really anything edgy about socialism unless you're, like, an unironic Posadist or something.

[Kowani]

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) signs legislation legalizing recreational marijuana

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) on Tuesday signed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana for adults in the state, becoming the 18th U.S. state to legalize the drug.

Beginning on July 1, recreational marijuana will be legal for all adults aged 21 and older, according to a press release from the governor's office. Adults will be permitted to carry up to one and a half ounces on their person as well as keep five ounces secured in a home or vehicle.

"People have been working on this for 10 years. It’s been a long time coming. I think we have a good bill that puts public health first," the Connecticut governor said when signing the bill, NBC Connecticut reported. [...] The bill that Lamont signed also expunges most marijuana convictions that occurred between January 1, 2000 and October 1, 2015.

That is 18 states where it is legal for recreational use. An additional 10 states where it is a civil not criminal infraction for recreational use. 8 states where it is legal for medical marijuana.

of course the oregoner knows the legal status of drugs...

[The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp]

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) signs legislation legalizing recreational marijuana

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) on Tuesday signed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana for adults in the state, becoming the 18th U.S. state to legalize the drug.

Beginning on July 1, recreational marijuana will be legal for all adults aged 21 and older, according to a press release from the governor's office. Adults will be permitted to carry up to one and a half ounces on their person as well as keep five ounces secured in a home or vehicle.

"People have been working on this for 10 years. It’s been a long time coming. I think we have a good bill that puts public health first," the Connecticut governor said when signing the bill, NBC Connecticut reported. [...] The bill that Lamont signed also expunges most marijuana convictions that occurred between January 1, 2000 and October 1, 2015.

Based


Now legalise it for recreation.

[Neutraligon]

That is 18 states where it is legal for recreational use. An additional 10 states where it is a civil not criminal infraction for recreational use. 8 states where it is legal for medical marijuana.

of course the oregoner knows the legal status of drugs...

Must admit was very weird to see weed being sold when I moved here.

[An Alan Smithee Nation]

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) signs legislation legalizing recreational marijuana

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) on Tuesday signed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana for adults in the state, becoming the 18th U.S. state to legalize the drug.

Beginning on July 1, recreational marijuana will be legal for all adults aged 21 and older, according to a press release from the governor's office. Adults will be permitted to carry up to one and a half ounces on their person as well as keep five ounces secured in a home or vehicle.

"People have been working on this for 10 years. It’s been a long time coming. I think we have a good bill that puts public health first," the Connecticut governor said when signing the bill, NBC Connecticut reported. [...] The bill that Lamont signed also expunges most marijuana convictions that occurred between January 1, 2000 and October 1, 2015.

That is 18 states where it is legal for recreational use. An additional 10 states where it is a civil not criminal infraction for recreational use. 8 states where it is legal for medical marijuana.

I'm going to hazard a guess that Texas is not one of those.