This is your chance though. Never say that you didn't get one. I give you 48 hours to post your case. So 1800 CST on Sunday we will see. Originally Posted by JD Barleycorn1800 = 6 pm
just curious why use military 24hr time?
Here is your opportunity to make your case. You whined that no one was responding to you or taking you seriously. Okay, you got it. I'm going to wait for you to make your case for voting for Hillary Clinton. What that means is no snark, no insults, and no attacking Trump. This last is important because that is how these threads go bust. So you have to make a positive case FOR supporting Hillary. No lies, no half truths, no smoke and mirrors. You can't make a claim that is not true. You may be called upon to verify everything you write. This is not a lecture without input from the audience. They will pick apart your weaknesses. I expect them to belay the snark and insults. In return I will make the case for voting for Donald Trump with the same ground rules. If someone like COG wants to make a case for Gary Johnson then they must abide by the same rules.It's not up to you to give out chances and demand formats. Your own reasons and facts will be scrutinized as well and you may be called upon to verify everything you write
Frankly, I don't think you can do it and we won't hear much more from you with the convention concluded. This is your chance though. Never say that you didn't get one. I give you 48 hours to post your case. So 1800 CST on Sunday we will see. Originally Posted by JD Barleycorn
Fair enough - I am a conservative and to put it bluntly Donald Trump and Ben Carson were the least qualified of the original 17 to 19 canididates. However, since he won the nomination his rhetoric and proposals borderline resembled what Hitler wanted to accomplish.
I don't like the guys character - he doesn't have temperament nor the experience to be POTUS.
However, the biggest problem I have is the fact he's no conservative he's a liberal wolf in Sheeps clothing. He's on record basically supporting Clinton, he's been interviewed and on record stating the economy tends to do better under democrats - these are not my words but Trumps words paraphrased.
He's a liar - well so is Clinton but he wants to bring jobs back to America - ok set an example - manufacture your suits and ties in America, but he takes advantage of cheap labor.
He talks without thinking which is very dangerous - look at his recent comments : inviting Russia to hack clinton's emails ? Telling reporters he wanted to hit some of the DNC speakers ? What's the matter he can't take a little heat ?
He has put forth a reasonable amount of info here.
Finally he makes proposals that will never work -if any of you think he would build a wall and Mexico will pay for it you are as looney as trump. If you don't believe - knock on your neighbors door and say hey I am going to build this really expensive fence around my yard to keep any unwanted intruders or debris from flying in my yard, but you will pay for it- report back to me your neighbors response. Originally Posted by Luke_Wyatt
So you decided to do the attack before the defense...not exactly ethical. Are you going to present the case for Hillary or is this it? Originally Posted by JD BarleycornNot ethical? Whatever.
Also, I am not alone - the bush family will not be voting for him nor will mitt Romney - you can bet Ted Cruz will not cast a vote for trump. This years RNC was perhaps the worst ever with many big name republicans not even appearing - where was Palin? Where was John McMcain? No John Kasich, Rand Paul? Rubio?
The DNC has 2 prominent life long republicans who are voting for Clinton and now they have my vote. Originally Posted by Luke_Wyatt
I will not vote for Trump.
1. I don't agree with him on immigration. I am okay with the wall. I am not okay with rounding up 12 million people and sending them back to Mexico. There needs to be some sort of pathway to citizenship for the ones that are already here. A bipartisan immigration bill was passed by the senate. The republicans in the house blocked it from getting to the floor for a vote.
2. Trump will get the USA into another costly ground war. The coalition forces have recovered 45% of the land that was controlled by ISIS since Jan. 2016. They just took control of Fallajah a key city in Iraq. Next up Masol. We don't need to send 25,000 troops over there.
3. Has no plan for health care for the individual market. If you want to replace the ACA then what is his plan? Not every citizen can get health insurance from there employer.
4. His statement several months back about South Korea and Japan should build there own nuclear weapons is another crazy idea he has. The other NATO countries don't pay their fair share, but this is not the answer. Originally Posted by flghtr65
First, if that is all you've heard then you haven't been paying attention at all.You aren't seeing all right. All he did was supply reasons and it looks to me he has acted in good faith with your challenge.
Second, I saw no argument for the election of Hillary Clinton yet. That little paragraph was nothing. I want a full blown presentation.
He has supplied plenty of reasons. And suddenly we find out you set the format as well as decide if his personal opinions and reasons are good enough to be counted in your "challenge". No wonder gfe is afraid to take it.
So far I have to assume that Wyatt is unable or unwilling to comply. Originally Posted by JD Barleycorn
I see that no one wants to take up the challenge....okay. I have set a time of 1800 CST on Sunday. I have no reason, at this time, to do so but I will post my own reasons for voting for my candidate at that time or shortly afterwards. See how this works, I don't have to know what Wyatt (or his handler) might write to construct my own argument and he doesn't either. Still, I will be surprised. SS and Nurse Chapel could even help. I'm sure that they're in the room next door. Originally Posted by JD BarleycornNo snarks? Or is it okay to take shots while pretending to be honoring your own format?
Of course not. You give them a thread to sell their candidate and all you get is rabid attacks on the other guy. Notice a trend here? Face it. They're intellectually bankrupt. Originally Posted by gfejunkieOther than you, this has been a pretty civil thread. You try to hype a discussion of faults into a rabid attack. You call people stupid for expressing their opinions.
One reason that people have probably not accepted the challenge is that their OPINIONS will be shouted down by the conservative Republicans who make up the majority of this forum.Well expressed.
With that said, here are reasons why I would vote for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump:
1. I believe she has a successful background in dealing with foreign governments. Much more so than Trump.
2. Even going back to the early 1990s when she worked on an affordable care proposal, she has shown an ability to work across the aisle.
3. I believe she is better suited to deal with others who disagree with her. I trust her to not make rash decisions.
4. Economic policy? Here I'm unsure who is the better candidate. Trump it would seem has the more impressive background but he is rated as a mediocre businessman by "The Economist". Who is best suited to bring down the national debt? I don't know. Bush wasn't successful and neither has Obama.
5. I expect Clinton to be just as effective on issues such as immigration, trade policies, ISIS and other terrorist organizations, as Trump promises to be. Clinton, again, has much more experience on these issues than Trump.
Okay. Let the bashing begin. BTW, since these are strictly OPINIONS, I do not plan to defend them. Originally Posted by SpeedRacerXXX
When were you going to take your own challenge?
Your "rules" aren't realistic. I think you way underestimate the number of people who vote against trump by voting for Clinton. Maybe your lack of takers stems from the fact that there aren't many Clinton supporters on this site but lots of people voting against trump. And since you don't understand that you will continue to wrongly assume everyone you don't like is a liberal Clinton supporter
So your no attacks on trump rule won't work.
PS I truly wish I could have y'alls faces when you found out you would be advocating for trump for the next 6 months.
For gfe
Are you going to take the challenge? Of course not.
And what rabid attacks? The trend here is you calling any anti-trump rhetoric "rabid".
Another trend here is you calling someone who doesn't agree with you intellectually bankrupt. This from the guy who continues to believe one thing when all proof, way beyond the shadow of a doubt, points at something else.
The final trend is roger asking others to do something he has seldom done.
Which is answering his own or someone else's challenges.
Can't wait to see how you defend trump and explain how he will make America great again. Originally Posted by Munchmasterman
I am not the one being challenged in this thread, jack ass. So you can go fuck yourself!Well said. Poorly read.
But, thanks for proving my point regarding rabid attacks!!! Originally Posted by gfejunkie
And other than being in charge of the State department, how was she responsible for those deaths?I would simply point out that for a non trump supporter you slanted your answers, not as anti Clinton, but as what looked to be at least an apologist for trump. My answers are factually correct and stand on their own merits.
I told myself I would not disparage another person's comment here, but come on! So what you're asking is, other than being in charge of (responsible for) for those men (and their security), how is she responsible? Despite the fact that this is a truly stupid question, I will answer it any way.
Please note the following:
Duties of the Secretary of State
Ensures the protection of the U.S. Government to American citizens, property, and interests in foreign countries
http://www.state.gov/secretary/115194.htm
Thats how she is responsible.
As for your questions about Trump, I do not support Trump for president. I would simply like to point out, for those who support her, that Hillary is totally unqualified and has no business serving on an elementary school pta, much less serving as president. The only term she should serve is in a federal prison for obstruction of justice. Originally Posted by Munchmasterman
You are correct.
If anyone wants to know how Obaminable and/or HillariousNoMore are "responsible" for the death of the Ambassador and the brave men who died protecting him, along with the brave men who died attempting to save him, .....
.....then listen (and you will hear it from their mouths before Election Day) to them (one or both) explain how "they" were responsible for the killing of Osama Bin Laden.
There is no distinction. Originally Posted by goodman0422
Excellent point. If you take responsibility for the good things that happen during your leadership, you have to take the blame when things go bad. I believe Mr. Trump will point that out to people from time to time.
If anyone wants to know how Obaminable and/or HillariousNoMore are "responsible" for the death of the Ambassador and the brave men who died protecting him, along with the brave men who died attempting to save him, .....
.....then listen (and you will hear it from their mouths before Election Day) to them (one or both) explain how "they" were responsible for the killing of Osama Bin Laden.
There is no distinction. Originally Posted by goodman0422
You are correct.As Rush Limbaugh once said, "Thank God for Obama!!"
President Obama is responsible for killing Osama bin laden. It is definitely an excellent achievement and rates being showcased in the election. Wouldn't you agree?
Because there is no distinction.
Thank God he doesn't bring it up a thousandth of the number of times Benghazi has been brought up. Originally Posted by LexusLover
Hildebeest killed them with neglect, masterdickmuncher. Hildebeest ignored 600 requests for more and better security, masterdickmuncher. Parents are tried and convicted all of the time for failure to provide proper and necessary care for their children, masterdickmuncher. Hildebeest's negligence was criminal, masterdickmuncher, and many a military officer has been court martialed for such an obvious failure of leadership.
how was she responsible for those deaths?
Did she shoot them? Did she set off a bomb that killed them? No?
Did she kill them by remote control?
Originally Posted by Munchmasterman
Hildebeest killed them with neglect, masterdickmuncher. Originally Posted by I B HankeringWillful neglect and dereliction of duty ... since she was repeatedly on notice of the condition (the Brits knew and withdrew) and she was under a duty to protect the personnel under her supervision.
You are correct.
President Obama is responsible for killing Osama bin laden. It is definitely an excellent achievement and rates being showcased in the election. Wouldn't you agree?
Because there is no distinction.
Thank God he doesn't bring it up a thousandth of the number of times Benghazi has been brought up. Originally Posted by LexusLover
It's not up to you to give out chances and demand formats. Your own reasons and facts will be scrutinized as well and you may be called upon to verify everything you write
Not ethical? Whatever.
Before you stray too far and miss the point, you need to realize every reason to vote for Clinton is a reason to not vote for trump.
Maybe I'm wrong but I thought that's why most of the trump voters were trump voters They couldn't stand Clinton.
I'll keep saying it.
In my opinion Clinton is the lesser of 2 evils and I can give a lot more reasons why I won't vote for trump than reasons to vote for Clinton.
You aren't seeing all right. All he did was supply reasons and it looks to me he has acted in good faith with your challenge.
No snarks? Or is it okay to take shots while pretending to be honoring your own format?
Other than you, this has been a pretty civil thread. You try to hype a discussion of faults into a rabid attack. You call people stupid for expressing their opinions.
The trend is you can only be you.
Well expressed.
Well said. Poorly read.
The challenge was an open challenge, "In return I will make the case for voting for Donald Trump with the same ground rules. If someone like COG wants to make a case for Gary Johnson then they must abide by the same rules."
It's okay. The trend is in place. We know you can't answer the challenge. We know you can't show or justify why you think this thread has rabid attacks on trump or why you think I've proven your point about those attacks.
We'll talk after you wake up from nappy time..
Rabid,
adjective
1. irrationally extreme in opinion or practice: a rabid isolationist; a rabid baseball fan.
2. furious or raging; violently intense: Originally Posted by Munchmasterman