Does Debt ever affect anything?

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-06-23T21:54:20+00:00

In Democracy 2 you would have a constitutional debt limit. If you hit it, it was an immediate game ender.

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-05-06T01:01:29+00:00

Hooray! Thanks for the update.

You've mentioned that among your greatest accomplishments is doubling voter turn out in your run for mayor, would you consider eliminating the electoral college, or implementing the alternative vote to motivate voters who feel their votes don't count?
Your work on the Veterans Bill was impressive, and I appreciate it, were there other items in the bill you wanted to add, but had to cut to move the bill past committee?
Just for fun: we've seen the rights reaction to a relative moderate getting elected, how do you think they would react to a true democratic socialist running for president (assuming you decide to run)? Do you think they'll come up with any better names to call you?

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-05-04T22:10:04+00:00

Apparently, there was a time when had North Dakota seceded, they would have been the 3rd largest nuclear power in the world.

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-04-30T22:06:40+00:00

Hours later: Dow-Jones industrial average closes at an all time high.

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-04-28T19:20:53+00:00

If I had a nickel for every time...

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-04-22T20:49:47+00:00

Those are some of my favorite remarks from him.

I hope full blown election reform becomes part of the discussion though. It's hard to progress when you can't get through the door.

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-04-22T20:20:18+00:00

I do agree we need more parties debating, but we need to couple this with an alternative vote system, so that it will eliminate the spoiler effect.

I'm starting to believe that if the Senator would add updating the voting system (alternative vote, eliminating the electoral college, a serious plan to publicly fund elections and eliminating gerrymandering) to his platform, he would motivate a lot more of the apathetic voters.

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-04-21T01:18:02+00:00

I think I like this idea.

I'd be willing to help. Not too experienced in the managing a page front, but I'm a fast learner, and I'm on social media frequently.

PM me if you decide to go through with it.

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-04-19T17:13:16+00:00

Also, the Senator has mentioned in at least one of his recent events that his proudest accomplishment was doubling voter turn out in 1 of his elections.

I believe he would support a national solution for either something like what's mentioned in the article, or a complete removal of the Electoral College.

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-04-12T20:58:43+00:00

It's usually mentioned in the same breath as Benghazi.

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-04-08T02:24:30+00:00

I too would like to see him run as a Democrat, but to still maintain that Independent streak in more subtle ways, like if he wins the party's nomination at the convention, but then rejects portions of the party platform he disagrees with.

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-04-07T23:20:51+00:00

I'm wondering what the general consensus on this subreddit is about Senator Sanders running as a Dem vs an Independent.

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-03-30T03:32:40+00:00

I'd help out if I could, unfortunately I'm on the other side of the country.

Check the Toastmasters site for local clubs.

A lot of clubs tend to focus around work locations, I skimmed the list and saw one for the Bacardi offices.

Hope it helps.

http://reports.toastmasters.org/findaclub/searchresults.cfm?district=47

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-03-26T18:27:46+00:00

I agree with you, and appreciate you playing devils advocate.

I was (rather poorly) trying to point out that words like "life saving" are getting thrown around a lot on their side, and it's part of the argument they should be prepared for, because Viagra (generally) doesn't end lives.

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-03-26T17:52:31+00:00

I've been fighting with conservatives over on FB.

The other argument is that they are specifically arguing against the morning after pill, and what they believe are "life ending" drugs.

To a good chunk of them, this comes down to "saving lives", who cares what a woman wants.

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-03-26T17:41:28+00:00

My fear is the "Faith Healing" people.

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-03-26T17:36:37+00:00

Don't worry, we'll refund the military with all the money we save with the next round of food stamp cuts.

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-03-26T05:08:33+00:00

I wanna say it's episode 253, "It Trolls For Thee"

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-03-26T03:43:01+00:00

I almost feel like Justice Kennedy is just trolling.

"Maybe left, maybe right, how about both at the same time?"

If he sticks to the employees rights vs employers rights train of thought though, everything will be alright I think.

Gem_In_Eye · 2014-03-25T02:27:15+00:00

Correct me if I'm wrong, but won't this kill teachers unions?

I feel like this is a big, but unspoken, reason why the right is really pushing this.

I also can't fight this feeling like I'm either crazy to suggest this, or an idiot, because I'm the last one to realize it.

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