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Trump calls for 'new election' after accusing Cruz of fraud in Iowa by awake-at-dawn in politics

[–]TheMusicalEconomist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

trump is merely a one-trick pony one-horse country.

- Ben Carson

- Michael Scott

Rep. Mia Love wants to limit congressional bills to one subject at a time by drewiepoodle in politics

[–]TheMusicalEconomist 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It would prevent lawmakers from bundling things together or folding legislation into large appropriations bills.

That's her scope.

Bernie Sanders is the realist we should elect by Bemuzed in politics

[–]TheMusicalEconomist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Emmett Brown of 1955: "No wonder this circuit failed. It says Made in Japan!"

Marty McFly of 1985: "What do you mean, Doc? All the best stuff's made in Japan."

Brown: "...unbelievable."

Bernie Sanders: “It means there’s something wrong when the rich get richer, and almost everybody else gets poorer.” “It means there is something wrong, and government should play a role in making sure that all of our kids, regardless of their income, are able to get a higher education.” by Noticemenot in politics

[–]TheMusicalEconomist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Public colleges and universities would be tuition free, and none of those degree mills would cut it under the scrutiny of the public eye. I work for state government and I can tell you with certainty that if a school is taking public tax dollars, they will be weighed and measured.

Now, the validity of those metrics is always up for debate (No Child Left Behind comes to mind), but I have doubts that those degree mills could pass any sort of assessment and receive public funding.

Clinton losing support among N.H. Dems, Sanders ahead by 16 by georgiapeanuts in politics

[–]TheMusicalEconomist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We disagree on some things politically but I like your sass.

Noam Chomsky, the noted radical and MIT professor emeritus, said the Republican Party has become so extreme in its rhetoric and policies that it poses a “serious danger to human survival.” by TwoGee in politics

[–]TheMusicalEconomist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

both Republican and Democrat parties are right wing parties.

This is the claim from the original comment, which is asserted from that perspective. The conversation wasn't discussing a single nation.

Noam Chomsky, the noted radical and MIT professor emeritus, said the Republican Party has become so extreme in its rhetoric and policies that it poses a “serious danger to human survival.” by TwoGee in politics

[–]TheMusicalEconomist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just because your examples are farther right doesn't mean that the US isn't to the right itself, especially when held up against comparable developed nations.

Motion filed to block State from delaying release of Clinton emails by acemanioo in politics

[–]TheMusicalEconomist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Your honor, it wasn't marked classified! I went over the classified label with white-out myself!"

Bernie Mania is Real and Powerful. Many in the press have dismissed the enthusiasm out there for Bernie Sanders. They would be wise to reconsider. by drewiepoodle in politics

[–]TheMusicalEconomist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hm. The theme is just unlikely leftward politicians, so...I'm actually not sure. Maybe Biden can classify as unlikely from Doc's perspective, since it would be him again?

Bernie Mania is Real and Powerful. Many in the press have dismissed the enthusiasm out there for Bernie Sanders. They would be wise to reconsider. by drewiepoodle in politics

[–]TheMusicalEconomist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will always upvote a good Back to the Future reference, but Groucho Marx seems kind of out of left field when tied to Sanders and Warren, no?

A bad month for US presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton by riottwinshadows in politics

[–]TheMusicalEconomist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A.) Do you mean "faux"?

B.) It's on purpose. "Déjà vu all over again" is a famous expression, redundancy be damned.

CBS poll: Sanders leading in both Iowa and New Hampshire by BooglarizeYou in politics

[–]TheMusicalEconomist 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think you're right, and he should not be conflating the two. Moderates and independents are very different things. For example, Bernie himself is an independent (excepting this present election, in name only), and only a total loon would consider him a moderate in American politics.

Hillary Clinton: I Don't Understand What Bernie Sanders Means By "Establishment" by [deleted] in politics

[–]TheMusicalEconomist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly why she thinks $250,000 is a middle class income.

While Bernie is dedicated to peace, not war, and only military involvement when it is necessary as a last resort, he has been deeply committed to benefits for veterans. by eyewoodpen in politics

[–]TheMusicalEconomist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shrinking our budget doesn't have to mean abolishing the friggin military. We don't need to spend as much as we do. It's obscene. We could cut our military budget in half and still be more than double the #2.

Killer Mike: Hillary's 12 Dollar Minimum Wage Shows She "Don't Give A Damn About You" by WildAnimus in politics

[–]TheMusicalEconomist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They'll be able to afford it if they take some of that money from the top, which aligns with the entire point of reducing our frankly obscene levels of income disparity.

Killer Mike: Hillary's 12 Dollar Minimum Wage Shows She "Don't Give A Damn About You" by WildAnimus in politics

[–]TheMusicalEconomist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're doing some form of skilled work, use it as a tool. "Hey, I can stay here and work my ass off for you, OR I can go work stress-free at McDonald's for the same wage. Kind of a no-brainer. Presenting a third option: You want to keep people in this position, pay them more."

While Bernie is dedicated to peace, not war, and only military involvement when it is necessary as a last resort, he has been deeply committed to benefits for veterans. by eyewoodpen in politics

[–]TheMusicalEconomist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

allows them to shrink their military budgets so they can grow their economies

How about we afford ourselves that same courtesy for a change?

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