red viking

...now I see even more why we continue to have bigger and bigger deficits. The wingers actually believe that, under normal circumstances, cutting taxes will increase revenue. That DOES NOT HAPPEN all other factors being equal. It's complete pie in the sky wishful thinking. I can have my cake and eat it too. Sure, it can happen once in a while when other factors lead to revenue increases (and the tax cuts aren't drastic), or if the taxes are already incredibly high like they were several decades ago (e.g. 90%). Most recently, Trump slashed taxes and the deficit skyrocketed while revenue bottomed. Any reputable economist will agree that the tax cuts were a big part of this. But just filter that out and listen to Fox News.

The Republican hypocrisy never ceases to amaze me. First, no complaints from the right, whatsoever, when he initially said he wouldn't debate her. No, Republican are screaming because she only agreed to 2 or 3 debates. We are truly living in the matrix. You can't make this stuff up.

OMG. You'd be correct if we were talking going down from 95% to 90%, possibly. But not when we're in the 30% range. Keep drinking the GOP Kool Aid.

If all these guys run on their masculinity, it obviously must work. A lot of the wingers out there must really like candidates that ooze masculinity. Maybe a lot more important than their actual policies. Just wondering why. Again, fascinating. Do you want to align your voting with Hulk Hogan? What an intellectual that guy is.

If I ran for President, I'd campaign on eliminating all taxes and all education would be free. Social security benefits go up 20% and start at age 55. Everybody gets a check in the mail for $1,500 every year, from Uncle Sam. Child tax credit jacked up to $7,500 per kid. You think that sounds ridiculous? I guarantee that I'd get quite a few votes, if people knew I existed. Those same people that complain about the deficit and debt.

OMG. You REALLY need to take econ 101. Cutting taxes increases the deficit, when spending stays the same. Cutting spending decreases the deficit, when taxes stay the same. The federal government always spends more than it takes in with taxes and the difference is the deficit. Politicians always strive to cut taxes but nobody is really serious about cutting spending. End result is that our deficit continues to get larger and larger, or at least that is the long-term trend. The deficit grows at a faster and faster rate.

Wondering what is going on with the Republican psychology. I think it's fascinating. Why you getting all worked up. This thread hit you in a soft spot, huh?

Mascot for my college. I also have red hair, so that's where that came from. I don't try to sell myself as a true "viking" but maybe I would if I were a winger.

Deficit. The debt goes up if we have any deficit at all, which has been a given ever since the 90s (under Cllinton). But yah, whoever increases the deficit more will also increase the debt more.

Both Trump and Harris are running on tax cuts, just like every President in modern history. No mention whatsoever about any meaningful spending cuts. Maybe Trump will cut Planned Parenthood and NPR, LOL. Dept of Education is barely any bigger than those. This all adds up to increasing the deficit. My prediction is that we'll vote for whoever increases the deficit (cuts taxes) the most. Then we'll continue to complain about the deficit and many of us will say that this is the #1 problem we are facing. Idiot voters.

Funny that Trump was unwilling to debate at first, claiming "they already know about her." Now that he's losing, he suddenly wants a bunch of debates. GOP didn't complain when he refused when he was leading. Now they complain that Kamala only wants 3 debates. The hypocrisy is unreal.

If Trump agrees to go on MSNBC then I think she should go on Fox. Otherwise, best to stick to the more neutral "news" networks.

LOL. You know the GOPs use those images WAY more than Democrats. I admit that maybe he's using those. I just haven't been following him (or Vance) since he's at the bottom of the ticket. Not really a projection based upon 2024 Presidential election, or at all. I've pointed this out on the Open Mat Forum a bunchy of times (when it existed).

Yah, but the "tough guy" stereotype is associated with the coaching aspect specifically. Not the teaching aspect.

Maybe a little. I do recall him/them bragging about his military record. Don't remember the Carharts or hunting. I forgot to mention all the hunting photos of Republicans, wearing their camouflage. I know people have mentioned him being a football coach. Teachers aren't typically thought of as "tough guys" though so I don't know why you threw that in there.

I've noticed a growing trend of Republicans gravitating toward leaders that are "strong." When I say "strong," I really mean, rigid, unwilling to admit mistakes, unwilling to compromise, aggressive toward anybody that disagrees with them, and doing whatever it takes to "win," including lying about anything and everything. They also complained constantly about Biden's physical weakness and health, insisting that we need somebody that is strong. So, I don't think this is strong but Republicans really like these types of people. Evidence? Look at the GOP nominee. Also, look at the people that spoke at the RNC, such as Hulk Hogan and the President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Dana White. Trump called Kim Jong Un a "real boss" or something to that effect, and is very much a fan of combat sports. Shakes his fist and says "fight" when he's grazed in the ear by a bullet, and the Republicans LOVE it. His minions call him Braveheart and a "tough SOB" instead of talking about his actual policies. I could go on and on. They also have a fascination with general military service, even though it is basically just another job, unless you've been in actual combat, special forces, etc. A disproportionate amount of Republicans (by far) think women shouldn't have rights over their own bodies, think women should stay home and get pregnant and stay in the kitchen (or better yet, actually get pregnant IN the kitchen. MANY members of their party campaign on an image of a tough guy wearing cowboy boots and cowboy hat and/or carrying a rifle. I"m just wondering where this insecurity comes from? Discuss.

If Biden was beating Trump in a landslide but "pressured" to step down for any reason whatsoever, not one Republican would be complaining. The hypocrisy is unbelievable.

PLease provide some context or explain better what your point is.

You need to read your own articles. It's clear that he was "pressured," which we all experience in all areas of our lives, and acting in response to the pressure from others is often appropriate (but sometimes it isn't). People in his own party can say what they want, even in public. There's nothing illegal, against the rules, or even immoral about that. In fact, I think more people need to speak out against their own party like Nancy Pelosi did in this case and Adam Kinzinger did against Donald Trump. You know what's the funniest thing? Republicans were all saying that Biden was completely incompetent and shouldn't be a frontrunner for President. However, then they complain when he steps down and gets replaced by the Democrat Party. You seriously can't make this stuff up. I think we're living in a matrix.

Yah. I recall that. It is called changing your mind. Besides, what do you expect him to do? Say "well, they bring up a good point so I'm thinking about stepping down. We'll see...." That's a suicide mission right there so he really had no choice to be 100% committed until he stepped down.

...so would the DNC have more credibility if they had a professional wrestler and the head of a fighting organization speak? I would prefer to get my advice from Roman Reigns or maybe the head of Bellator when deciding who to vote for.

1) Nothing is 100% so your 1st statement is correct. 2) Nothing is 100% so your 2nd statement is correct. 3) Incorrect. It's been proven that there were fewer cases and also fewer severe cases for those that were vaccinated. Where did you get that idea? 4) Huh? What's your source for that?

Harris has WAY more credibility. Trump makes dozens of blatant lies that are easily refutable every single speech. It isn't even close.

I swear to God. If Trump said that 2+2 = 5, a good 2/3 of his drivelling minions would believe him.

Wow. I hadn't looked at this in a while. 42% think it was a coup. And what's the evidence that Biden was forced to step down again?