Political Discussions for "Adults"

The Batlord · 04-20-2020, 01:33 PM

Nah most Americans are basic bitches as well.

WWWP · 04-20-2020, 03:55 PM

I meant humans not just Americans.

Americans are bottom of the barrel scoby mold

OccultHawk · 04-20-2020, 04:16 PM

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rest of the world isn't much better

all I learned from being in contact with interns across the globe here is they aren't much smarter than us

It’s the baseline average you see when you live overseas. In S Korea and Japan a fully uneducated person is very rare. Here it’s very common.

I’m bored with superlatives though.

TheBig3 · 04-20-2020, 08:05 PM

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Incredibly, this is one of the moments that sealed it for Reagan. Even today, people still think Reagan “won” because he said “there you go again”

America always has been and always will be a nation of idiots

To clarify here, I don't think this is the largest reason he won. Carter's time in office included the Iranian Revolution, gas shortages, and really the end of the New Deal limitations. It also represented an aberration of sorts. Nixon was the national favorite, disrupted by impeachment, and Regan reflected a violent snap back.

Also, it's fair to say that in 1979, we could have done with some deregulation. Untested, it wasn't absurd people voted for him.

TheBig3 · 04-20-2020, 08:23 PM

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he was the best prez we've had in modern history so ofc he went one term

he responded to the oil shortages by saying rightly that our way of life wasn't sustainable

His energy policy was ahead of it's time. I don't know if that alone makes him the best. The 41st President had one term. What does that say about him?

Neapolitan · 04-20-2020, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by OccultHawk

Incredibly, this is one of the moments that sealed it for Reagan. Even today, people still think Reagan “won” because he said “there you go again”

America always as been and always will be a nation of idiots

If you listen to Carter he was saying how Reagan opposes this and that. Reagan said he didn't so much opposed as he preferred another bill. It's all political rhetoric, and nothing to hang you hat on. "There you go again" is more like saying to Carter you are not going to define me or my position. It's like calling his bluff -- his political rhetoric bluff. That's why Reagan looked like a stronger candidate to the viewing television audience back then.

OccultHawk · 04-20-2020, 08:37 PM

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To clarify here, I don't think this is the largest reason he won. Carter's time in office included the Iranian Revolution, gas shortages, and really the end of the New Deal limitations. It also represented an aberration of sorts. Nixon was the national favorite, disrupted by impeachment, and Regan reflected a violent snap back.

Also, it's fair to say that in 1979, we could have done with some deregulation. Untested, it wasn't absurd people voted for him.

The people who voted for him wanted a huge nuclear arsenal. Supported amping up the Cold War and objected to implementing an energy policy that would have revolutionized the world and would’ve given us a chance to fight climate change.

Reagan amplified everything that was bad about America ten fold.

And ftr I’m glad he suffered for years and died like a little bitch wearing a diaper.

OccultHawk · 04-20-2020, 08:40 PM

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If you listen to Carter he was saying how Reagan opposes this and that. Reagan said he didn't so much opposed as he preferred another bill. It's all political rhetoric, and nothing to hang you hat on. "There you go again" is more like saying to Carter you are not going to define me or my position. It's like calling his bluff -- his political rhetoric bluff. That why Reagan looked like a stronger candidate.

He looked stronger to idiots because he had a stupid ****ing smirk and that **** impresses American morons.

TheBig3 · 04-20-2020, 08:46 PM

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The people who voted for him wanted a huge nuclear arsenal. Supported amping up the Cold War and objected to implementing an energy policy that would have revolutionized the world and would’ve given us a chance to fight climate change.

Reagan amplified everything that was bad about America ten fold.

And ftr I’m glad he suffered for years and died like a little bitch wearing a diaper.

This is a position you can take in hindsight, but that's like dunking on a toddler. The odds are rigged in your favor.

Your broad-stroke analysis of his support is ill-informed. His victory in 1984 was one of the largest wins in American history. I don't like Reagan nor do I support his views. But my opinion has no bearing on reality.

OccultHawk · 04-20-2020, 08:50 PM

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This is a position you can take in hindsight, but that's like dunking on a toddler. The odds are rigged in your favor.

Your broad-stroke analysis of his support is ill-informed. His victory in 1984 was one of the largest wins in American history. I don't like Reagan nor do I support his views. But my opinion has no bearing on reality.

I watched that debate live as a kid and even then I could see through his bull****.

His big win is one thing among millions that prove America deserves no place in this world.