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Post by Elvado on Feb 9, 2024 13:15:26 GMT -5
But does it have to be one? Where are the “Democrat Leaders” who recognize that a man too feeble to prosecute probably should not be the standard bearer? Where is Dr. Jill to end this cruel charade? Let’s stipulate that the all Republicans are soulless scumbags. Aren’t the other guys better? Why this diminished, doddering shell of a man? Can’t the good guys do better?Because there aren't any "good" folks who have positions of leadership or influence in either of our 2 major political parties. They're either bad people which in my view are the corporate/donor Dems like Pelosi, Schumer, Jeffries, Manchin, Clyburn ect. Or the much worse & terrible Corporate/donor Repubs like McConnell, Cruz, Scott ect. The sad part is I couldn't think of one Republican House member who isn't a crazy person Where the starkest differences between the two parties lie is in who pushes them outside of these corporate/done entities. The Dem leadership gets pushed by "progressives"(you'd call them socialists) who want to implement more social programs & strengthen the ones we currently have by taxing corporations & wealthy folks more. The Repub leadership gets pushed by a repugnant person in Donald Trump & his MAGA followers, religious theocrats, bigots & racists. I'd love to see someone like Tim Walz running instead of Biden but the DNC & donors wouldn't allow it so I'll vote for Biden and do whatever I can to push for a robust democratic primary leading up to the 2028 campaign. Who would you like to see run for president instead of Trump for the repubs? Sadly, I cannot point to any particular Republican that I would support. Trump is unacceptable to me. The Court won’t take him out which would have been a neat but legally specious trick. While I mostly agree with your descriptions of the parties and their drivers, I think you left out the Open Borders crowd as being a Democrat force. I find both nominees presumptive to be unacceptable. I might vote for RFK Jr just for s and giggles.
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Post by Elvado on Feb 9, 2024 11:40:27 GMT -5
I despise Trump and all his acolytes. That said, Biden should pull himself out of the race as soon as possible. We are at the last possible exit point, and he simply must. Even if the Fox News set is overstating his cognitive decline - and I’m not certain they are - looking down the road 5 years from now isn’t pretty. Against most other Dems, Trump would have very little shot at winning. Against Biden, it’s 50/50. Biden needs to put the country first here and step off the ticket (and take Harris with him). We have a winner.
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Post by Elvado on Feb 9, 2024 11:18:34 GMT -5
I concede Trump should not be President. What can’t you do the same re Biden? Haven't you recognized that in America we are governed by a two party system? At the end of the day it remains a binary choice, and that choice is clear. I find it humorous/sad that not one of our HoyaTalk "Republicans" have admitted voting for the grifter in 2016 and now regretting the choice. In fact, I recall that you may have said in 2020 that you might have to vote for Biden! (FWIW,I liked Kasich as well and several of my Bush Republican friends who I trusted vouched for Kasich). Elvado on Jan. 1, 2019: 2020 Presidential Election The only Democrat I could possibly vote for is Biden. His Chinese menu Catholicism bothers me, but at his core he is a centrist. On the other side, I don’t see any way Trump is not the nominee but if you wanted another Republican, John Kasich has always impressed me with his seriousness of purpose and attention to detail. Even better Elvado on Jan 4, 2019: Am predisposed against Democrat candidates? Yes. Just as many out here are toward Republican candidates. The Hillary vote was and is one that can never happen from me. I find her to be absolutely unpalatable as a candidate. However, would I vote for a Biden? Yes. Yup. 5 years ago. Now we are 5 years down the road and he is “too feeble to prosecute”. Why are you Dems not concerned? Why are you not calling to replace this brain-addled old man on the ticket? Is he the best your side has? Or, does Big D Democrat leadership like/need having the useful idiot in place? Before you start “TRUMP IS AN UNFIT SOCIOPATHIC INSURRECTIONIST” Discuss among yourselves.
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Post by Elvado on Feb 9, 2024 10:42:39 GMT -5
You’re making it seem as though this response is completely unrelated. It’s not unreasonable to point out that Trump is struggling with the same exact problems that Biden is, and many of those problems to a much greater degree. Why wouldn’t that be remarked upon given that they are both running for president? If it’s a knock against one, it’s a knock against the other. I don’t think anyone here is denying that Biden is struggling mentally, but I don’t think I’ve seen a single acknowledgment by a Republican here (if so, it’s been extremely limited given the number of gaffes he’s had recently) that Trump is also severely cognitively compromised. And setting aside mental acuity, the grifter is clearly a sociopath. I'd love to hear a reasoned contrary argument but I don't think one exists. Biden may have all the negative attributes of the career politician that he is but he is not a sociopath. I concede Trump should not be President. What can’t you do the same re Biden?
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Post by Elvado on Feb 9, 2024 10:27:51 GMT -5
But does it have to be one? Where are the “Democrat Leaders” who recognize that a man too feeble to prosecute probably should not be the standard bearer? Where is Dr. Jill to end this cruel charade? Let’s stipulate that the all Republicans are soulless scumbags. Aren’t the other guys better? Why this diminished, doddering shell of a man? Can’t the good guys do better? We know you hate them all, but if you had to rank them, who would you prefer between Biden, Kamala and Hillary? 🍿 Hemlock, arsenic or strychnine you say? Sadly, Biden might be the best because he is not actually running anything. If you tell me who really is, I might be able to answer better. Hillary is awful but not stupid. Kamala began her career under Willie Brown and should have stayed there.
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Post by Elvado on Feb 9, 2024 9:04:59 GMT -5
"2023-24 Scouting Notebook: Marquette Versus Georgetown Headlined by Marquette's Tyler Kolek and Iso Ighodaro, the clash between Marquette and Georgetown didn't disappoint from a scouting perspective. Who and what stood out from my scouting trip?... Drew Fielder | Big | 6’10 | 216 pounds | Freshman | Georgetown 11 points and 7 rebounds in 17 minutes. Most of his points came in the second half where the game was essentially out of reach, similar to Brumbaugh. Played hard during his time on the floor. Effort level was not affected by the lopsided score. Hit the glass, ran the floor hard, competed on both ends. Probably is Georgetown’s best long-term NBA prospect because of his blend of size, skill and toughness." www.si.com/nba/draft/newsfeed/2023-24-scouting-notebook-marquette-versus-georgetownI don't want to harp on this but I just don't get what Cooley is doing w/this kid... especially one he specifically went and retained after moving to Gtown. It would be one thing if Massoud has been lights out from 3 this year, or rebounds well or better defensively (which I don't think he is)...but none of the above has been the case. There HAS to be at minimum 10 mins at the 4 for this kid and 10 minutes at the 5 (since Cooley is not playing Mutumbo). Also people will disagree but you start playing him in crunch time as well. We are going nowhere this season, prepare for the future. I won't speculate but I will say I general in the world of transfers and kids looking around and see they are probably the best answer at their position and there not getting minutes...a lot of kids do not stick around... Spot on. Cooley has a long term commitment. Winning games today or tomorrow or next month means nothing big picture.
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Post by Elvado on Feb 9, 2024 8:40:49 GMT -5
Diminished Biden v. Sociopath Grifter and his enablers - a binary choice. Many have argued that one result of Donald Trump’s narcissism and the behaviors following from it is that his presidency has been rocky (for journalistic chronicles of the Trump presidency, see [26–28]; for more candid critiques from within the Republican Party see [25, 29]). For example, Trump and those in his administration have been embroiled in legal disputes since the beginning of his term (which contributed to an unusually high degree of staff turnover), many of his domestic and international policies were unsuccessful, and due to his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, over 400,000 Americans died of the virus over the course of his presidency [26–28, 30]. Consequently, Trump’s approval rating in the U.S. never approached 50% and he was impeached by Congress approximately mid-way through his term and again at the end of his term [31]. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8049239/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/moral-landscapes/202008/the-psychology-donald-trumpBut does it have to be one? Where are the “Democrat Leaders” who recognize that a man too feeble to prosecute probably should not be the standard bearer? Where is Dr. Jill to end this cruel charade? Let’s stipulate that the all Republicans are soulless scumbags. Aren’t the other guys better? Why this diminished, doddering shell of a man? Can’t the good guys do better?
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Post by Elvado on Feb 9, 2024 4:59:15 GMT -5
25 for 46.
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Post by Elvado on Feb 8, 2024 18:40:02 GMT -5
Joe spared prosecution by virtue of his doddering incompetence. Too feeble to face charges. Priceless.
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Post by Elvado on Feb 8, 2024 13:23:28 GMT -5
No snark here I promise. Isn’t beating him again at the ballot box the only way to end the Trump nonsense. Take him off the ballot and he is a political Martyr, no? Yes, but won't end Trumpism. I have no issue with SCOTUS punting here. Thank you for your polite response. I hope a sound electoral defeat ends his career and influence.
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Post by Elvado on Feb 8, 2024 12:36:02 GMT -5
SCOTUS will be punting and reversing Colorado decision. No snark here I promise. Isn’t beating him again at the ballot box the only way to end the Trump nonsense. Take him off the ballot and he is a political Martyr, no?
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Post by Elvado on Feb 8, 2024 12:33:54 GMT -5
Or these are the candidates a country this dumb deserves. It is often said people get the government they deserve. I always feel insulted when I hear it and look at Washington, not to mention the local buffoons.
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Post by Elvado on Feb 8, 2024 12:31:08 GMT -5
Down from 18-21 %under the peanut farmer but why quibble. Peace. And refinanceed to 3.5% under Obama in 2012. Glad to know you are not getting gouged.
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Post by Elvado on Feb 8, 2024 12:30:36 GMT -5
It should be, but it’s not. One party has been hijacked by incompetent imbeciles, degenerates, conspiracy theorists, racists, and sewer dwellers who are desperate for an authoritarian to tell what to think and do, and the other is beholden to idealistic, petulant children unwilling to compromise for incremental gains and who would not think twice about cutting off their noses to spite their faces. So this is where we are. Thus the tragedy.
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Post by Elvado on Feb 8, 2024 12:27:34 GMT -5
Nice of you to declare the end of discussion. Awfully authoritarian of you. I will vote for neither of them. I might actually, perish the thought, vote for a Kennedy. Grow up snowflake. I had a 13% VA loan under sainted Ronald Reagan. Waaah! Move to Texas! Yee Haw! And I do miss your regurgitation of Fox talking points. Down from 18-21 %under the peanut farmer but why quibble. Peace.
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Post by Elvado on Feb 8, 2024 12:23:42 GMT -5
Your chouce is fascism v. democracy. I guess we know your choice. A diminshed Biden is 1000x better than the fascist. End of discussion. Nice of you to declare the end of discussion. Awfully authoritarian of you. I will vote for neither of them. I might actually, perish the thought, vote for a Kennedy.
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Post by Elvado on Feb 8, 2024 12:14:36 GMT -5
It should be better, no?
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Post by Elvado on Feb 8, 2024 12:12:49 GMT -5
Badly.
My taxes are up.
My municipality under New Democrat control has enacted its own income tax to supplement failing schools that I don’t send my kids to.
I am looking at moving g but do not wish to give up my 3.5% mortgage for Bidenomics’ 6%.
You?
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Post by Elvado on Feb 8, 2024 12:05:01 GMT -5
Massoud is absolutely killing our team. I do not understand Cooley's logic in giving Massoud so many minutes last night when you have Fielder on the bench. I would guess NIL factors in but by now Massoud is a sunk cost.
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Post by Elvado on Feb 8, 2024 12:01:14 GMT -5
What's tragic is that a political party has turned into the cult of a racists/fascist/misogynist and his enablers continue to lie to the American public and that those who fall under the sway of said insurrectionist believe the garbage that spews forth from him. Just keep watching Fox Prop, Newsmax, OAN. . . But our venerable HoyaTalk "Republicans" are studiously silent on the grifter. That Trump is an insurrectionist, grifter, sexual harasser, slime bag rapist is all aside of the fact that our current President has oatmeal for brains.
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