Posted on Oct 13, 2015
Did you watch the Democratic Debate tonight, and if so, what part did you like the most?
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I felt there was far more substance to the Democratic debate, as opposed to the Republican debate. This may be due to the fact there so many candidates on the Republican side, and with only five candidates on the stage the Democrats were able to expound a little further. I also liked the tone a lot better, I felt that it was far more civil, there was an appreciation for collaboration, and compromise. I like that they talked about the VA scandal in a direct fashion, though I would like to have seen them spend a little more time on veterans issues overall.
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SFC Joseph McCausland
That is because the debate moderator who hosted the republican debate set out to have a "confrontational" format and it turn out to be just that. As far as being substantive, the only thing I heard come out of Dems mouths were " free this" and free that and make the rich pay for all the free stuff. Have you ever wondered what would happen if the top 1% ( who Hillary and her hubby are among) decided to "pack up shop" as the saying goes and leave the US. The result would be catastrophic and our economy could not sustain the "negative" economic impact.
So there are "super rich" people, SO WHAT! Leave them the "Hell" alone and worry about yourself. If you are working for someone else so" they" can achieve their dream, then stop complaining about not achieving yours.
I never thought I would see in my lifetime, our country embracing "socialism" and a "gimme" entitlement society; where a proud "socialist" presidential candidate can draw ten thousand people at a "political" event. "Times...."They Are A Changing"
I am not directing my comments to anyone in particular but as the saying goes.. "if the shoe fits.. wear it".
Isn't it ironic that nations such as Russia and China, just to name a few, who were once leaders in communist socialism have adopted a "capitalistic" economic model because they realized that the old way did not work and to sustain their economy and fill the pockets of the "elite" upper class they had to look to the United States and release the "economic power engine" we call "Capitalism". Don't get me wrong, neither Country has a "booming" economy and both have major problems to overcome in the next decade (if we all last that long) but never the less, they were both "drowning" and they reached out to grab hold of a "life line" called "Capitalism".
As we approach the next Presidential election in November 2016, everyone is wondering who will win.... Well, it's not as hard a question as it may seem...
The outcome will come down to whoever is motivated more....
The "Gimmie More" crowd or the.... I have had enough of this "Crap" voters!
That's it...Plain...and...Simple!
So there are "super rich" people, SO WHAT! Leave them the "Hell" alone and worry about yourself. If you are working for someone else so" they" can achieve their dream, then stop complaining about not achieving yours.
I never thought I would see in my lifetime, our country embracing "socialism" and a "gimme" entitlement society; where a proud "socialist" presidential candidate can draw ten thousand people at a "political" event. "Times...."They Are A Changing"
I am not directing my comments to anyone in particular but as the saying goes.. "if the shoe fits.. wear it".
Isn't it ironic that nations such as Russia and China, just to name a few, who were once leaders in communist socialism have adopted a "capitalistic" economic model because they realized that the old way did not work and to sustain their economy and fill the pockets of the "elite" upper class they had to look to the United States and release the "economic power engine" we call "Capitalism". Don't get me wrong, neither Country has a "booming" economy and both have major problems to overcome in the next decade (if we all last that long) but never the less, they were both "drowning" and they reached out to grab hold of a "life line" called "Capitalism".
As we approach the next Presidential election in November 2016, everyone is wondering who will win.... Well, it's not as hard a question as it may seem...
The outcome will come down to whoever is motivated more....
The "Gimmie More" crowd or the.... I have had enough of this "Crap" voters!
That's it...Plain...and...Simple!
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Cpl Chris Rice
SFC Joseph McCausland - Ah yes the “Free Stuff” Argument as was presented by the Fox news pundits, followed by Senator Rubio and Governor Bush, and now every conservative on Facebook. The same exact argument used 4, 8, 20, and 30 years ago about the Democrats, so it is creative. The United States has embraced socialism to an extent to protect the population from the dangers of capitalism that do exist such as with social security, unemployment insurance, and Medicaid.
The United States has been a Democratic Socialist country for your entire life, and through your whole life you have watched Americans embrace parts of the socialist society, so this is not new. I’m sorry it seems silly to have Americans who were born after the New Deal stand around and tell others that they remember before all the socialism; if anything we are less socialist on certain subjects.
I have nothing against rich people, but they will have to be pay more in taxes, it’s not equal, but it is fair and just. Overall they had some measures that they wanted to adopt that would cost money, but the Republican increases in the military will not be offset by the complete abolishment of welfare programs (Unless they include SS, and Medicare), and they plan to offset the increased cost with a tax cut (Reduced Income). While the Democrats may spend more than you like they understand the basic premise that things are not free as they are willing to talk about tax increases to offset the new costs.
The United States has been a Democratic Socialist country for your entire life, and through your whole life you have watched Americans embrace parts of the socialist society, so this is not new. I’m sorry it seems silly to have Americans who were born after the New Deal stand around and tell others that they remember before all the socialism; if anything we are less socialist on certain subjects.
I have nothing against rich people, but they will have to be pay more in taxes, it’s not equal, but it is fair and just. Overall they had some measures that they wanted to adopt that would cost money, but the Republican increases in the military will not be offset by the complete abolishment of welfare programs (Unless they include SS, and Medicare), and they plan to offset the increased cost with a tax cut (Reduced Income). While the Democrats may spend more than you like they understand the basic premise that things are not free as they are willing to talk about tax increases to offset the new costs.
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MAJ Bryan Zeski
Also, if you look at where Sanders is saying the $$ for the "free" stuff comes from - it's from the military budget. And honestly, I'm good with that. I'd rather spend discretionary funds on education and health care than on new F-35s that can't compete with F-16s and F-15s. (Speaking of which, did anyone else see multiple F-35B advertisements during the DEM debate, or was that just me?)
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"I never took a position on Keystone, until I took a position on Keystone". LOL.
Pretty disappointing showing by Webb and Chaffee. I expected Chaffee to not make a good showing, but Webb was a surprise.
Bernie Sanders clearly won the debate... even if he was wrong a lot. He definitely believes what he is saying - in stark contrast to someone else on the dais.
Pretty disappointing showing by Webb and Chaffee. I expected Chaffee to not make a good showing, but Webb was a surprise.
Bernie Sanders clearly won the debate... even if he was wrong a lot. He definitely believes what he is saying - in stark contrast to someone else on the dais.
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