Originally Posted by Guest

Republicans are, and always have been, superior to Democrats in one way - staying on message and toeing the party line. There is NO ROOM for much in the way of dissent or independent expression with the candidates as they pander to the majority of primary voters. Therefore there will only be minor differences in their stance on important issues while they cut each other down in attack ads and "debates". Primary voters will decide on the basis of which of this flawed lot is most likely to beat the Democrats.

I think it's the other way around personally. Dems seem to get literally enraged, not just upset, when one of their candidates is not pure enough. This question is a matter a personal perception more than some topics are ... ie hard to factually support either side of assertion.

Lyndon Johnson's Great Society did not turn out too greatly and free stuff only continues to corrupts and de-motivates people. Baltimore is a prime example. For those of you who believe I am being a bit bias let me give you another example the coal mining region in Appalachia. People in both regions look forward to their government checks as did their parents and their parents' parents.

Contrast that with a country like South Korea with its focus on trade and competition now ranking the 12th largest economy.

Clearly capitalism works. Yes it does have some blemishes but there is not a better system to allow people to shape their destiny. Dirt poor immigrants have been proving that since the discovery of America.

The problem with campaigning is that the media likes to sex it up and rational discussion about foreign policy or the economy won't do. So the media plays to the all the fringe groups and candidates have to play along in order to stay in the game.

It once was that you had conservative/liberals in both parties but somewhere along the line Democrats made a hard left so hard that the gap in philosophy between the parties widened because of how far left the Democrats moved. The Democratic Party is ruled exclusively by this hard left and its their way or the highway because they mendaciously claim an intellectual authority...with unintended consequences resulting in a waste of valuable time and resources.

If I were a candidate when someone asked me my position on a social issue I would counter with can we stay on topic with issues such as foreign policy and the economy as priorities because if we don't this nation will fail and social issues won't matter.

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Originally Posted by Guest

At least they want to go work for a channel that has ratings. Loser Democrats can only go MSNBC, which nobody watches. Check the cable news ratings - it is a real eye opener as to how low the MSNBC ratings are.

Fox is the old peoples network, which fits right in with the geriatric crowd of white right wingers in The Villages.

Half of Fox News' Viewers Are 68 and Older - The Atlantic

Originally Posted by Guest

Fox is the old peoples network, which fits right in with the geriatric crowd of white right wingers in The Villages.

Half of Fox News' Viewers Are 68 and Older - The Atlantic

A one for one amplifier for what ever just read...of course tainted by the usual nasty prejudiced, rude crude attitude.

I believe Fox beats all other cable news in all age groups in ratings.

Originally Posted by Guest

Fox is the old peoples network, which fits right in with the geriatric crowd of white right wingers in The Villages.

Half of Fox News' Viewers Are 68 and Older - The Atlantic

Originally Posted by guest

if i were a candidate when someone asked me my position on a social issue i would counter with can we stay on topic with issues such as foreign policy and the economy as priorities because if we don't this nation will fail and social issues won't matter.

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Bingo!! I think you hit the proverbial nail on the head with that comment.

Originally Posted by Guest

Fox is the old peoples network, which fits right in with the geriatric crowd of white right wingers in The Villages.

Half of Fox News' Viewers Are 68 and Older - The Atlantic

And your point is? In most cultures seniors are revered for their valuable contribution to society given their pragmatic experience, maturity and insight.

Based on your response you wouldn't fare well viewing Fox and might want to embrace social media to get your news

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Originally Posted by Guest

And your point is? In most cultures seniors are revered for their valuable contribution to society given their pragmatic experience, maturity and insight.

Based on your response you wouldn't fare well viewing Fox and might want to embrace social media to get your news

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Don't Eskimos set them on ice floes and just let them drift away?

In The Villages, the seniors could be drifted out to the middle of Lake Sumter and wait for a hungry alligator. Take along a battery powered television so Bill O'Reilly would be the last image you see.

Originally Posted by Guest

Fox is the old peoples network, which fits right in with the geriatric crowd of white right wingers in The Villages.

Half of Fox News' Viewers Are 68 and Older - The Atlantic

Nasty, insensitive, inconsiderate fool.

I bet your cahones are not so big in a face to face encounter.....and if a woman same comments apply........hiding behind anonymously insolent dialogue.

I liked the Lake Sumter post. Good humour. Anyhow, let's get back on topic.

Does Jeb have better ideas than Cruz or Carrly or what? I still like the ideas of Cruz and he is super smart. It does bother me a little, though, he was born in Canada instead of the USA. It just doesn't seem right that a person actually born outside the country could be President. Legally, it is okay but still feels wrong somehow.

Originally Posted by Guest

Don't Eskimos set them on ice floes and just let them drift away?

In The Villages, the seniors could be drifted out to the middle of Lake Sumter and wait for a hungry alligator. Take along a battery powered television so Bill O'Reilly would be the last image you see.

This was a thoughtful and interesting thread .... until you showed up and spread your hateful personality all over it.

You're good at doing undesirable things, but seem to be a carbuncle on our collective a**. How about if you just go away and climb under a rock?

Originally Posted by Guest

Nasty, insensitive, inconsiderate fool.

I bet your cahones are not so big in a face to face encounter.....and if a woman same comments apply........hiding behind anonymously insolent dialogue.

Oh, that is not nice to say. Why not name a place to meet and talk?

Originally Posted by Guest

This was a thoughtful and interesting thread .... until you showed up and spread your hateful personality all over it.

You're good at doing undesirable things, but seem to be a carbuncle on our collective a**. How about if you just go away and climb under a rock?

I don't know who you think I am, but I am the OP and thought that little bit of humor about drifting out on Lake Sumter was funny. I really like O'Reilly. I am sorry that it offended you. Accept my apology.

Well this thread has gone into the toilet. Don't you people realize that some people like to interject an incendiary post just to stir things up, and when you fall for it and respond in kind they are sitting there laughing and congratulating themselves for upsetting you.

Originally Posted by Guest

Well this thread has gone into the toilet. Don't you people realize that some people like to interject an incendiary post just to stir things up, and when you fall for it and respond in kind they are sitting there laughing and congratulating themselves for upsetting you.

As what you say certainly does seem to be the case, I can only say it is a great example of the evil that truly exists in our world. It's unfortunate that these types of people use their time and energy in this way instead of using it to try to make a difference for good. Very sad indeed.