Announcement

Collapse

Civics 101 Guidelines

Want to argue about politics? Healthcare reform? Taxes? Governments? You've come to the right place!

Try to keep it civil though. The rules still apply here.
See more
See less

Is America Great Again?

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Is America Great Again?

    It's 3.5 years into Trump's term, and he promised to Make America Great Again.

    Has he? Is America currently Great Again?
    "I hate him passionately", he's "a demonic force" - Tucker Carlson, in private, on Donald Trump
    "Every line of serious work that I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism and for democratic socialism" - George Orwell
    "[Capitalism] as it exists today is, in my opinion, the real source of evils. I am convinced there is only one way to eliminate these grave evils, namely through the establishment of a socialist economy" - Albert Einstein

  • #2
    Yes.
    Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
    But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
    Than a fool in the eyes of God


    From "Fools Gold" by Petra

    Comment


    • #3
      Originally posted by Starlight View Post
      It's 3.5 years into Trump's term, and he promised to Make America Great Again.

      Has he? Is America currently Great Again?
      Nope.

      The trolls are happy, though.

      Comment


      • #4
        It would be if it weren't for the liberals constantly dragging it back into the swamp.

        Comment


        • #5
          Originally posted by Sparko View Post
          It would be if it weren't for the liberals constantly dragging it back into the swamp.
          Republicans have been in charge for over three years, though. If there's any swampiness left, why isn't that an indictment of our conservative Republican administration?

          Comment


          • #6
            Originally posted by Whateverman View Post
            Republicans have been in charge for over three years, though. If there's any swampiness left, why isn't that an indictment of our conservative Republican administration?
            (1) How long were the Democrats in charge before that/ Obama had eight years, IIRC

            (2) It's not uncommon for Trump supporters to also hold the view that the Republicans have been a significant part of the problem. So they wouldn't have a problem with your last sentence - they would say "Yes, that's why we need four more years of the GE!"
            ...>>> Witty remark or snarky quote of another poster goes here <<<...

            Comment


            • #7
              Originally posted by MaxVel View Post
              Originally posted by Whateverman View Post
              Originally posted by Sparko View Post
              It would be if it weren't for the liberals constantly dragging it back into the swamp.
              Republicans have been in charge for over three years, though. If there's any swampiness left, why isn't that an indictment of our conservative Republican administration?
              (1) How long were the Democrats in charge before that/ Obama had eight years, IIRC
              Correct.

              Originally posted by MaxVel View Post
              (2) It's not uncommon for Trump supporters to also hold the view that the Republicans have been a significant part of the problem. So they wouldn't have a problem with your last sentence - they would say "Yes, that's why we need four more years of the GE!"
              OK, but this would seem to agree with me that blaming swampiness on liberals is a bit silly at this point. If Trump supporters think Republicans are also at fault, that at least could be reasonable.

              By the way, what does "GE" stand for in your above quote (text color added by me, for clarity)?

              Comment


              • #8
                Originally posted by Whateverman View Post
                Correct.


                OK, but this would seem to agree with me that blaming swampiness on liberals is a bit silly at this point. If Trump supporters think Republicans are also at fault, that at least could be reasonable.

                By the way, what does "GE" stand for in your above quote (text color added by me, for clarity)?
                Well, I think they would say it's mainly the left, abetted by weak and ineffective Republicans ('cuckservatives').

                GE= the God Emperor, i.e. Trump. A term chosen I think from Warhammer 40,000 and aimed at annoying moderates and lefties.
                ...>>> Witty remark or snarky quote of another poster goes here <<<...

                Comment


                • #9
                  Originally posted by Starlight View Post
                  It's 3.5 years into Trump's term, and he promised to Make America Great Again.

                  Has he? Is America currently Great Again?
                  Trump had nothing to do with the economic bubble and wealth disparity that was being created by the federal reserve since 2008. He also had nothing to do with the pandemic. He also reluctantly, at the behest of the screaming liberals and scientific authorities, shut down society. The system was going to break at some point. It was inevitable. This was the perfect storm unfortunately.

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Starlight View Post
                    It's 3.5 years into Trump's term, and he promised to Make America Great Again.

                    Has he? Is America currently Great Again?
                    I'm still looking for a thousand points of light. Campaign slogans are always worthless.

                    Comment


                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Ronson View Post
                      I'm still looking for a thousand points of light.
                      Not to mention hope and change (and yes, I voted for Obama)

                      Comment


                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Whateverman View Post
                        Republicans have been in charge for over three years, though. If there's any swampiness left, why isn't that an indictment of our conservative Republican administration?
                        The swamp has been festering for decades. It's going to take more than three years to drain it.
                        Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
                        But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
                        Than a fool in the eyes of God


                        From "Fools Gold" by Petra

                        Comment


                        • #13
                          Originally posted by MaxVel View Post
                          GE= the God Emperor, i.e. Trump. A term chosen I think from Warhammer 40,000 and aimed at annoying moderates and lefties.
                          Hmmm...

                          Although I'm old enough to have played WH40K back in the day, I never did.

                          However, I do recognize the term, and I've seen it used in reference to Trump a few times before this. Am I wrong in thinking that it's usually used to criticize him (ie. sarcasm), rather than praise him?

                          Comment


                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Whateverman View Post
                            Hmmm...

                            Although I'm old enough to have played WH40K back in the day, I never did.

                            However, I do recognize the term, and I've seen it used in reference to Trump a few times before this. Am I wrong in thinking that it's usually used to criticize him (ie. sarcasm), rather than praise him?
                            I don't think I've ever seen it used as a criticism. But I suppose it's possible.
                            ...>>> Witty remark or snarky quote of another poster goes here <<<...

                            Comment


                            • #15
                              Originally posted by MaxVel View Post
                              I don't think I've ever seen it used as a criticism. But I suppose it's possible.
                              I saw a few stories about this when it happened:

                              https://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...-a8787116.html

                              http://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/qTZYXGzq-XLzx33eA.html

                              edit: love him or hate him, that Trump statue is pretty damned impressive...

                              Comment

                              Related Threads

                              Collapse

                              Topics Statistics Last Post
                              Started by little_monkey, Yesterday, 04:19 PM
                              7 responses
                              63 views
                              0 likes
                              Last Post Sparko
                              by Sparko
                               
                              Started by whag, 03-26-2024, 04:38 PM
                              42 responses
                              249 views
                              0 likes
                              Last Post whag
                              by whag
                               
                              Started by rogue06, 03-26-2024, 11:45 AM
                              25 responses
                              108 views
                              0 likes
                              Last Post rogue06
                              by rogue06
                               
                              Started by Hypatia_Alexandria, 03-26-2024, 09:21 AM
                              33 responses
                              194 views
                              0 likes
                              Last Post Roy
                              by Roy
                               
                              Started by Hypatia_Alexandria, 03-26-2024, 08:34 AM
                              73 responses
                              334 views
                              0 likes
                              Last Post Hypatia_Alexandria  
                              Working...
                              X