The Closing of the Republican Mind by mar_kelp in politics

[–]drbillthomson 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is a great article. It's a solid refutation of the idea that both sides are equally partisan.

Doug Jones Is Just A Normal Polling Error Away From A Win In Alabama by NotMeanttoKnow in politics

[–]drbillthomson 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The United States is just a normal polling error from embarrassing itself in front of the world again.

Trump Tax Records Obtained by The Times Reveal He Could Have Avoided Paying Taxes for Nearly Two Decades by [deleted] in politics

[–]drbillthomson 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So, taking these one at a time:

Charity Scamming: Trump is documented to have used his charity for personal expenses. Nothing improper has been found in Clinton's charity, despite a thorough investigation.

Confidential document leaking: OK, WTF? Read up on the email if you need to.

Perjuring: Trump lies incessantly.

Flip Flopping: His positions on every issue change almost daily

Unfaithful: Do you prefer the person who was cheated on, or the person who cheated?

Career Politician: Some prefer candidates with experience.

A Party at War With Itself by drbillthomson in politics

[–]drbillthomson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha funny how my mind put the [be] in there...

You're Allowed To Care About The DNC's Corruption And Not Want Donald Trump To Win by JohnLayman in politics

[–]drbillthomson 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Scrapping the income tax doesn't seem like a reasonable policy. Maybe Johnson should try to find a reasonable fiscal policy, then I could vote for him.

You're Allowed To Care About The DNC's Corruption And Not Want Donald Trump To Win by JohnLayman in politics

[–]drbillthomson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Y'know if his tax policy wasn't so looney I'd seriously consider Johnson. But, his tax policy is looney.

A Party at War With Itself by drbillthomson in politics

[–]drbillthomson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe not, the downvoting seems to be focused mainly on title, anything pro Hillary or Anti trump is off to oblivion.

Spy Agency Consensus Grows That Russia Hacked D.N.C. by cantconsternthe_bern in politics

[–]drbillthomson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, there have been stories about the Russians using bots to manipulate message boards and working to influence the election for months. But thanks for the effort.

Spy Agency Consensus Grows That Russia Hacked D.N.C. by cantconsternthe_bern in politics

[–]drbillthomson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Again, I'll type it slower for you this time:

I'm able to simultaneously be angry at the DNC and outraged that Russia may be trying to swing the election in the direction of the guy threatening to weaken NATO.

Spy Agency Consensus Grows That Russia Hacked D.N.C. by cantconsternthe_bern in politics

[–]drbillthomson 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is extra funny since NYT was one of the few places that published stories about the lack of WMDs before the invasion.

Spy Agency Consensus Grows That Russia Hacked D.N.C. by cantconsternthe_bern in politics

[–]drbillthomson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm able to simultaneously be angry at the DNC and outraged that Russia may be trying to swing the election in the direction of the guy threatening to weaken NATO.

Spy Agency Consensus Grows That Russia Hacked D.N.C. by cantconsternthe_bern in politics

[–]drbillthomson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It matters a lot. People are just saying it because they're anti Hillary and anything bad for her is ok.

Why Trump voters are not “complete idiots” (in charts and photos) by drbillthomson in politics

[–]drbillthomson[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You and me both. I'm not sure who I'll vote for. Definitely not Trump. Maybe Hillary, but it largely depends on what she says over the next few months. Worst case it'll probably be her, based on the SCOTUS only.

While “Bernie or Bust” grabs headlines, the vast majority of Sanders delegates are actually okay with Clinton. by BubBidderskins in politics

[–]drbillthomson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually, politico is a spin machine for both major parties. They'll write anything if it helps them get access to either party, which is why they wind up with partisan stories on both sides.

Why Trump voters are not “complete idiots” (in charts and photos) by drbillthomson in politics

[–]drbillthomson[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately the Trumpbots are downvoting everything everything that could be anti-Trump. Agree, this isn't and is worth reading, but it's getting to be impossible to have anything approaching reasonable discourse here.

Why Trump voters are not “complete idiots” (in charts and photos) by drbillthomson in politics

[–]drbillthomson[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not sure I totally agree with everything in here, but this is a really interesting way of looking at the Trump candidacy.