Politics Board

Trump was right. Mexico agrees to build wall - SuperTone MU - 7/26/16 07:38:59

     Mexico is as hypocritical on that as the average demlib.(nm) - GA Tiger MU - 7/26/16 08:26:51

          they know walls work.(nm) - SuperTone MU - 7/26/16 08:28:02

               I've read that if these illegals from Central America - GA Tiger MU - 7/26/16 08:34:29

                    mexico hands out pamphlets telling them how to get - SuperTone MU - 7/26/16 08:36:20

     Why the dishonest subject line? (nm) - pickle MU - 7/26/16 08:13:08

          what is dishonest about it? Did Mexico decide not - SuperTone MU - 7/26/16 08:15:45

               The fact that it is incorrect, and you know it (nm) - pickle MU - 7/26/16 08:45:15

Meanwhile, Muslims behead priest IN FRANCE... - MUTGR MU - 7/26/16 07:01:14

     Just doing what they do best. Destroy, kill, etc, etc.(nm) - GA Tiger MU - 7/26/16 07:58:42

          Putting a muslim in Europe will not civilize him - mu7176grad MU - 7/26/16 08:24:20

     Should Islam be banned in the US? (nm) - pickle MU - 7/26/16 07:03:02

          a wall should b built around all u crazy sand people - yy4u MU - 7/26/16 07:48:00

          RE: Should Islam be banned in the US? (nm) - MUTGR MU - 7/26/16 07:07:14

               It's a yes/no question. Should Islam be banned in the US? (nm) - pickle MU - 7/26/16 07:08:25

                    RE: It's a yes/no question. Should Islam be banned in the US? (nm) - MUTGR MU - 7/26/16 07:11:00

                         It's a yes/no question. Should Islam be banned in the US? (nm) - pickle MU - 7/26/16 07:37:49

                              It's part of the proposed legislation...you have to read it. - MUTGR MU - 7/26/16 11:04:43

                              No. Just the followers of it. Next question.(nm) - GA Tiger MU - 7/26/16 07:46:14

                                   What's the difference? (nm) - pickle MU - 7/26/16 08:07:18

                                        My intent is "going forward". That is the difference.(nm) - GA Tiger MU - 7/26/16 08:24:05

                                             That's irrelevant - pickle MU - 7/26/16 08:48:11

                                                  to you. grow up. (nm) - mizzou alum 93 MU - 7/26/16 08:55:17

The dems covered all their bases last night - SuperTone MU - 7/26/16 06:46:50

     Pretty much a mirror image of the GOP love fest. - catbirdseat MU - 7/26/16 08:25:04

          Lies, such as.....? You have no idea do you, - GA Tiger MU - 7/26/16 08:25:59

               Here dipsh1t - JayHoaxH8r MU - 7/26/16 09:08:42

     Just the point I was going to make. Amazing how - GA Tiger MU - 7/26/16 07:48:23

what train wreck shall befall the dems today?(nm) - SEC_BIG_GAMEHUNTER MU - 7/26/16 01:13:31

     Since they love to go back in far history to prove a point, - GA Tiger MU - 7/26/16 08:25:11

          That article - DC Jayhawk KU - 7/26/16 09:11:10

Elizabeth Warren declares the system rigged, while speaking - shorty MU - 7/25/16 23:43:46

     the whole night was nothing but idiocy. cluelessness.(nm) - SuperTone MU - 7/26/16 06:47:33

which is worse? - tman KC - 7/25/16 23:19:46

     And potentially losing to the worst candidate we will - GA Tiger MU - 7/26/16 07:49:38

     GOP pulled the same ****. Voter fraud was rampant - SuperTone MU - 7/26/16 06:48:16

          "Voter fraud" ?? LMFAO. Gimme a break.(nm) - raskolnikov MU - 7/26/16 07:55:01

               it was proven in TX and a couple other states.(nm) - SuperTone MU - 7/26/16 08:16:16

                    yeah ok. That screwed the Don out of winning Texas - tman KC - 7/26/16 09:06:11

          huh?(nm) - tigerNkc KC - 7/26/16 07:00:41

               RNC pulled the same ****.(nm) - SuperTone MU - 7/26/16 07:21:44

     didn't the reps cut a deal to keep delegates from dumping - tigerdb MU - 7/26/16 06:10:16

          And the RNC shut if off preserving the people's vote - tman KC - 7/26/16 08:04:35

     Bernie supports Hillary - tigerden MU - 7/25/16 23:25:43

          stay on topic. The question isn't loaded - tman KC - 7/25/16 23:28:28

               i don't buy your logic - tigerden MU - 7/25/16 23:44:52

                    Don't buy it but it is pretty straight forward - tman KC - 7/25/16 23:49:38

                    bernie got bought off. he will probably die of old man smell - blake1771 KC - 7/25/16 23:49:22

The rest of the Democratic Convention summed up in one image - Jed Smock MU - 7/25/16 23:13:44

Still a disastrous start for the dems and its all down hill - MUTGR MU - 7/25/16 22:58:55

     They loved Bernie's speech...which will make his supporters - bcoop199 KC - 7/25/16 23:17:30

Sanders' speech was exactly what they needed. - hokie VT - 7/25/16 22:33:54

     Best Candidate for America by far - raskolnikov MU - 7/26/16 07:54:17

          RE: His Chicken in Every Pot has been done before. - MUDude MU - 7/26/16 08:30:49

          he is senile. His points made no sense and he was clearly - SuperTone MU - 7/26/16 08:17:05

     other than he completely contradicted everything.(nm) - SuperTone MU - 7/26/16 06:49:00

     His opening was spot on - meatiger MU - 7/25/16 22:44:26

     Exactly right. As the Pew poll showed, 90% of Bernie - Fat Drunk and Stupid MU - 7/25/16 22:39:16

          her problem is turnout. - FootballRefugee MU - 7/25/16 22:51:04

               The poll addresses that - Fat Drunk and Stupid MU - 7/25/16 22:52:48

                    Has she ever said anything positive? - tiger98 MU - 7/25/16 23:32:49

                    it says it does - FootballRefugee MU - 7/25/16 23:01:29

                         You say it - Fat Drunk and Stupid MU - 7/25/16 23:04:03

Have they figured that most minimum wage workers aren't - Tigrrrr! MU - 7/25/16 22:28:51

     Minimum wage laws impair minorities. - Evenflow MU - 7/25/16 22:50:10

     I think both sides of this fight is funny - meatiger MU - 7/25/16 22:47:05

          smh (nm) - pickle MU - 7/26/16 07:07:35

          it will hurt - Butcher of Bakersfield STL - 7/25/16 23:06:31

               When 98% of the workers are making above min wage - meatiger MU - 7/25/16 23:16:56

                    Ignorance (nm) - pickle MU - 7/26/16 07:07:57

     & that prices for all goods & services would skyrocket..... - FaurotFan MU - 7/25/16 22:36:10

          RE: & that prices for all goods & services would skyrocket..... - Tigrrrr! MU - 7/25/16 22:38:33

               Scary but true. What a crazy time we are living in. - FaurotFan MU - 7/25/16 22:46:30

     Entry level jobs = Entry level pay..nm - bcoop199 KC - 7/25/16 22:29:31

          Want more money? Acquire skills.(nm) - Tigrrrr! MU - 7/25/16 22:30:33

               Protestant work ethic! - MrBlueSky MU - 7/25/16 22:46:10

Did anyone else see rask? - MIZ45 MU - 7/25/16 22:28:01

     What's the deal with those hats? (nm) - JeffB MU - 7/26/16 09:59:25

Is this a politican convention or a ugly broad contest ? - Uncle Fester USMC - 7/25/16 22:27:35

Bernie strong in his support - McKinneyTiger MU - 7/25/16 22:26:44

     He played it very well. Made the best argument he - Fat Drunk and Stupid MU - 7/25/16 22:27:12

          After campaigning against the crookedness and corruption - JeffB MU - 7/26/16 10:00:36

He said tuition-free college would reduce student debt. - hokie VT - 7/25/16 22:23:42

     LOL .0003 seconds before employers drop - justwinbaby KC - 7/26/16 08:15:10

     If taxpayers are going to pay for everyone to attend - bcoop199 KC - 7/25/16 22:28:14

     And as they rush to work (snicker) with that new degree - MIZ45 MU - 7/25/16 22:26:14

     Just transfer it to taxpayers - El-ahrairah STL - 7/25/16 22:25:16

          Which means they'll be paying for it the rest - tiger98 MU - 7/25/16 22:49:50

     they will just pay all of their $15 an hour salary in taxes(nm) - tman KC - 7/25/16 22:24:53

Hillary take on Wall Street? nm. - MUTGR MU - 7/25/16 22:23:14

LOOT WHITIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(nm) - cornelldad NMU - 7/25/16 22:23:03

OPEN THE PRISON GATES!!!!! THEY NEED ANOTHER CHANCE!!!(nm) - Tigrrrr! MU - 7/25/16 22:22:05

Hahaha!!!!!!! Crying Peter Pan! - MIZ45 MU - 7/25/16 22:20:00

Bernie now tasking Hillary with fixing all problems either - MUTGR MU - 7/25/16 22:19:51

Was really hoping Hillary would get more boos. - FaurotFan MU - 7/25/16 22:19:10

     RE: Was really hoping Hillary would get more boos. - "Wild Bill" Donovan MU - 7/25/16 22:21:32

Who will pay for all of Hillary & Bernie's free stuff? - Fourth and Long MU - 7/25/16 22:17:18

     We will. **** we already do. Silly sht(nm) - RedbullSky MU - 7/25/16 22:18:23

     Mexico? all we need is open borders and it will pay for - tman KC - 7/25/16 22:18:10

     Looters (nm) - Tigrrrr! MU - 7/25/16 22:18:02

"Donald Trump rejects science!" - MIZ45 MU - 7/25/16 22:14:36

Free college for everybody - 615Tiger STL - 7/25/16 22:13:47

     right? why wouldn't we want more people to be educated? - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 22:14:53

          why not let people decide what is best for themselves? - SuperTone MU - 7/26/16 06:50:43

          I paid for my college - El-ahrairah STL - 7/25/16 22:23:33

               RE: I paid for my college - "Wild Bill" Donovan MU - 7/25/16 22:32:06

               because they can't. and we want a better society - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 22:27:37

                    speak for yourself (nm) - pickle MU - 7/26/16 05:43:27

                    I think everyone should get free doctorates...that'd - tiger98 MU - 7/25/16 22:55:45

                         it's not free degrees for everyone, it's free access to - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 23:05:23

                              lol (nm) - pickle MU - 7/26/16 05:43:45

                              so the government picks the lucky. Back to my initial - tman KC - 7/25/16 23:08:44

                                   'the lucky' they are actually kind of 'favoring' those that - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 23:11:44

                                        of course you think it is too high. should be 40K - tman KC - 7/25/16 23:15:31

                                             right, i think kids that grow up in ****ty situations - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 23:18:28

                                                  They have that today. They are called scholarships. - tiger98 MU - 7/25/16 23:20:58

                                                       unfortunately, those aren't available to every kid that - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 23:23:32

                                                            B plus inner city will get a scholarship - tman KC - 7/25/16 23:27:20

                                                            If you put your nose in your books and the best you - tiger98 MU - 7/25/16 23:26:22

                                                  Then you support school vouchers?(nm) - tman KC - 7/25/16 23:20:25

                                                       vouchers for what? (nm) - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 23:21:15

                                                            to go to a better elementary or high school - tman KC - 7/25/16 23:30:42

                                                                 THAT'S an idea that I like. More control to the - tiger98 MU - 7/25/16 23:36:17

                                                                      yep. And wouldnt cost anything additinal. Might also cost - tman KC - 7/25/16 23:51:26

                              Whats wrong with access to free doctorates?(nm) - tiger98 MU - 7/25/16 23:07:08

                                   huh? nothing. they are giving access to that education - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 23:08:27

                    They can go - El-ahrairah STL - 7/25/16 22:29:59

                         Do you think credit markets for - Fat Drunk and Stupid MU - 7/25/16 22:37:01

                              you miss a key point. Harvard, by setting fees and tution - tman KC - 7/25/16 22:40:24

                         so we want more people in $100k debt coming out of college? - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 22:33:27

                              A 100k debt can be paid off in 5 years - El-ahrairah STL - 7/25/16 22:38:35

                                   haha so $50k/year right out of college... - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 22:42:57

                                        50k is not unreasonable out of college - El-ahrairah STL - 7/25/16 22:49:09

                                             very, very unreasonable. most don't make anywhere near - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 22:50:44

                                        I am still paying for law school 22 years later - tman KC - 7/25/16 22:45:32

                                             i'm not sure that it is. this plan would make it so you - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 22:48:24

                                                  I am very successful, and I am not who he is talking - tman KC - 7/25/16 22:50:59

                                                       good for you, honestly. you made it, you did well - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 22:54:30

                                                            so free college for all because it might help 1%? 5% - tman KC - 7/25/16 22:57:43

                                                                 "for all" it's not for all. - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 23:00:06

                              so why is college so expensive? - tman KC - 7/25/16 22:38:22

                                   college being expensive is a whole other, gigantic issue - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 22:40:57

                                   RE: so why is college so expensive? - El-ahrairah STL - 7/25/16 22:40:54

                         Ding ding - tman KC - 7/25/16 22:31:04

          How much free college will one get over a lifetime?(nm) - Bulldog Bob Brown STL - 7/25/16 22:17:08

               i don't think he mentioned, but i'm guessing the normal - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 22:19:14

                    we already have too many people in college - El-ahrairah STL - 7/25/16 22:24:47

                    Will entrance requirements still be the same, say like - Bulldog Bob Brown STL - 7/25/16 22:22:52

                         i hope there'd be some kind of requirement - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 22:28:22

                              Then you'll segregate people based on ability and deny - Bulldog Bob Brown STL - 7/25/16 22:36:20

                                   Sounds like a way for government to yet again pick - Bulldog Bob Brown STL - 7/25/16 22:39:48

                                   yep, life won't be fair for everyone. this is just trying - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 22:37:44

                              So free if you meet what (income limits) - tman KC - 7/25/16 22:34:50

                                   so far, it's family income - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 22:36:17

                                        Really. I will break this down in simple parts - tman KC - 7/25/16 22:43:43

                                             the poor, which will get the education (nm) - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 22:44:20

                                                  good. Now stay with me. What is the educational - tman KC - 7/25/16 22:48:03

                                                       currently? knowing they'll never go to college or do - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 22:49:54

                                                            ah, so single parents in the cities will Crack down - tman KC - 7/25/16 22:55:20

                                                                 i think kids will see that they have a way out - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 22:58:20

                                                                      so you are ok just giving free college to those in the - tman KC - 7/25/16 23:00:03

                                                                           yes. i am 100% for helping people that don't have the - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 23:01:49

                                                                                If I were making $130k and had an 18yo, I'd just get a lower - tiger98 MU - 7/25/16 23:09:20

                                                                                     then do that, you're more than welcome to - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 23:13:00

                                                                                          When it comes to money, people will do what will - tiger98 MU - 7/25/16 23:23:49

                                                                                               'save them the most money' which is unfortunate - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 23:29:00

                                                                                     why should what you make determine if your son - tman KC - 7/25/16 23:12:38

                                                                                          because your son or daughter don't get to pick if they have - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 23:20:35

                                                                                               starting with elementary education. But you aren't for that - tman KC - 7/25/16 23:32:23

                                                                                          It shouldn't and it's a silly idea.(nm) - tiger98 MU - 7/25/16 23:18:37

                                                                                So lets put a flat tax for free college - tman KC - 7/25/16 23:04:43

                                                                                     'flat tax' nobody knows how they're gonna end up deciding - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 23:06:26

                                                                                          You said you don't want to pay 50%. How much you willing to - tman KC - 7/25/16 23:11:07

                                                                                               ummm... i'm not sure. i'm already paying a bunch in - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 23:14:04

                                                                                                    Thank you. so you are willing to pay 3% for free college - tman KC - 7/25/16 23:33:42

                                                                                                         Would 3% from everyone cover it? I'm thinking it - tiger98 MU - 7/25/16 23:39:21

                                                                                                              3% isn't close but there are also a lot of - tman KC - 7/25/16 23:52:38

                         NO need. All go. There should be no rejections - tman KC - 7/25/16 22:24:11

                              Opportunity based on academic ability alone seems like - Bulldog Bob Brown STL - 7/25/16 22:26:16

                                   Agree. Harvard could take all of East StL high - tman KC - 7/25/16 22:33:10

                    Most take 5 plus years. I am guessing your share should be - tman KC - 7/25/16 22:22:21

                         'most' may be right, but the 4yr, if that's the plan, is - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 22:25:08

                              You do realise that there's more kids going to - tiger98 MU - 7/25/16 23:16:24

                              How will this help those who have degrees now yet can't - Bulldog Bob Brown STL - 7/25/16 22:29:12

                                   i don't know. i definitely know that a smarter society - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 22:35:04

                              the math is pretty basic. What do you want to see? - tman KC - 7/25/16 22:28:57

                                   i want to see less people that can't afford college - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 22:31:32

          how many you going to pay for? - tman KC - 7/25/16 22:16:41

               why shouldn't everybody be able to get into the Ivy leagues - "Wild Bill" Donovan MU - 7/25/16 22:20:14

               distributed among everyone, not much at all - TigerwTLP MU - 7/25/16 22:18:25

Bernie is the most naive man on planet earth - cornelldad NMU - 7/25/16 22:13:06

     His audience is getting quiet - MIZ45 MU - 7/25/16 22:16:31

     I feel like I'm listening to Jackie Mason.(nm) - Tigrrrr! MU - 7/25/16 22:14:40

          for those not watching his speech - cornelldad NMU - 7/25/16 22:16:03

               Oy ve, it's his facacta ideas (nm) - Tigrrrr! MU - 7/25/16 22:17:03

Preach that socialist plan, Bern - MIZ45 MU - 7/25/16 22:12:50

Do Dem politicians who talk to all these single moms - Bulldog Bob Brown STL - 7/25/16 22:10:40

Are all you Bernie fans going to vote for Hillary now since - Evenflow MU - 7/25/16 22:09:26

9 minutes, he's mentioned Hillary once and has yet to - MUTGR MU - 7/25/16 22:03:31

     It's a great speech. If he invokes the uterus he may - hokie VT - 7/25/16 22:09:49

          I think that accurately sums them up...good post.(nm) - BigTime SEMO - 7/25/16 22:21:58

          It's just a shame he so stupid. - "Wild Bill" Donovan MU - 7/25/16 22:17:43

     It's pretty clear - Fat Drunk and Stupid MU - 7/25/16 22:04:01

Fix the system says Bernie. Vote for the same platform - RedbullSky MU - 7/25/16 22:03:07

     Are you suggesting that there has not been corruption - "Wild Bill" Donovan MU - 7/25/16 22:07:03

          I'm sure. But not dragged out in the public eye* - RedbullSky MU - 7/25/16 22:12:58

Bernie, you socialist bastard. (nm) - Tigrrrr! MU - 7/25/16 22:02:11

     RE: Bernie, you socialist bastard. (nm) - cornelldad NMU - 7/25/16 22:12:14

     It's funny to watch y'all melt down. Nm - SparkyStalcup MU - 7/25/16 22:03:22

          That would be the DNC. nm. - MUTGR MU - 7/25/16 22:09:31

          Nope....just listening to his wealth redistribution and wage - Tigrrrr! MU - 7/25/16 22:09:16