Instead of going over boring evidentiary details, which you’ll simply claim don’t meet the standard of “hard evidence,” including eye witness testimony from former Hunter Biden partner Tony Bobulinski, let me just ask you this: do you honestly believe that ““10% held by H for the big guy” does not refer to Joe Biden? Or do you just prefer not to believe that?
Bobulinski 'evidence' was never corroborated and thus he has been discredited, and I know that his being discredited was valid and was accepted by the DOJ, given the fact that the DOJ investigated Hunter for over 6 years and his testimony did not lead to any charges of 1. Money laundering. 2. Influence peddling, or 3. Bribery/corruption.
"10% held by H for the big guy" in an email is not evidence. Even the guy that first wrote that email said he didn't witness Joe receiving any money from Hunter. Anyway, that it's not evidence because there was no corroboration.
In 2012, only 15% of Americans trusted the federal government, so this number has been low for some time, and well before Trump entered the political scene. So your argument that Trump has somehow “bamboozled the masses” is hollow. If anything, Trump has given tens of millions of Americans hope that the government may become more trustworthy in the future, thus the recent huge election win.
Yes, after SCOTUS handed the presidency to Bush even after Gore won the popular vote by some 500k votes, it was natural what happened led to a greater distrust. However, Trump has made it far worse. Trump has single handedly destroyed confidence in the electoral process, and democracy as a whole, in the minds of some 75,000,000 people, and by that fact, he has been the greatest threat to American democracy of any person seeking the presidency in history. At every rally, he declared, long before the first ballot was ever cast, 'the only way Democrats can win is if they rig the election'. he said this to his followers over and over and over again.
And please don’t quote Mitch McConnell to me. He is one of the stuffiest, most bureaucratic, establishmentarians alive today. He just put his finger out, checked which way the wind seemed to be blowing, and issued his little statement, like a good ol’ boys does.
Both he and kevin McCarthy made accurate statements in a RARE moment of clarity. Sorry, what he said was true. Being an 'establishmentarian' does not equal being automatically discredited. That's a logical fallacy.
And your rush to disregard the feelings of the vast majority of Americans by calling it a “posturing debate trick” indicates a lack of confidence in your own position.
No, any argument that begins with 'nobody.....' or 'everybody' is an assumption. Any vague generality that cannot be substantiated is a weasel word and constitutes a pseudo debate trick.
Do you really think you’re so much smarter than most people? I wouldn’t be surprised if you think that, as it is a leftist elitist trait, and incidentally one of the reasons your side lost so monumentally.
Your question is irrelevant. Either my argument has merit, or it doesn't. That's' all that matters, not these vague sentiments.
So, let’s just get this straight: You don’t equate Trump to Hitler nor his millions of followers to Nazis or Fascists, right? You’re not that deranged? Cool. Do me a favor and tell your colleagues to chill out with that talk also.
I repeat, the comparison was not to Hitler's overall hideous nature, the comparison was to RHETORIC only. Trump has said things that are common to demagogues in general, which would include demagogues like Hitler. Why can't you guys make this distinction?
There should be comprehensive immigration reform that is codified at the federal level, but not at the expense of normalizing illegal border crossin
And yes, the border bill in question would have normalized it because, [...truncated due to the 12k character limit, see original ....]
So Biden kept most of the tariffs and adjusted others, based on what works the best, right? That’s what Trump plans to do. Don’t worry. No need to hyperventilate.
Okay, let’s wade through the swamp of your grievances, point by point:
On that “border bill” claim, you want instant deportation without regard for due process or human rights? There’s no simple fix to immigration. The bill didn’t “normalize” illegal crossings; it aimed to manage surges with a dose of realism. But go ahead, act like the border is a faucet you can shut off with one turn.
And your “secure the border first” argument? Treating symptoms without addressing root causes -- like violence, poverty, and climate -- will keep us in an endless crisis loop. A real solution requires more than piecemeal measures masquerading as "common sense."
As for your emotional pitch on Trump’s wall, if it were a magic fix, why did crossings spike under his policies? The wall was a symbol more than a solution, costing billions without delivering the promised security.
Let’s talk deportations: the Biden administration has deported more people than Trump, and Obama did too. Claiming 'Trump did better' depends on how you frame it. If success is measured through cruelty -- family separations, kids in unsanitary facilities, forced waits in dangerous towns, tear gas, and expedited deportations without due process -- then sure, his numbers went up. But success achieved through inhumane policies isn’t true success; it’s a disgrace.
And the “crime” argument? Undocumented immigrants commit fewer crimes per capita than U.S. citizens.
Moving to Kamala Harris and the “root causes” approach: her role was to address migration’s underlying issues, not play Border Patrol chief. And Biden halting wall construction was about avoiding billions wasted on an ineffective project, not an admission of defeat.
In fact, we’re facing a labor shortage in key industries -- agriculture, hospitality, construction—that need immigrant labor. What we need is a streamlined path to citizenship, not the xenophobic, fear-mongering Trump uses for political gain.
As for “draining the swamp” -- spare us. Trump didn’t challenge norms for the nation’s betterment; he did it for loyalty tests and self-interest. “The swamp” was just a slogan, and Trump brought plenty of it with him.
And claiming Trump “pushed the system to the breaking point” to protect America? Border crossings didn’t “skyrocket under Biden” due to lax policies; it’s a global trend driven by economic pressures and instability, not U.S. politics.
The old “Democrats filibustered more” trope? That record’s from the Civil Rights era. Republicans are the ones who’ve turned it into a modern obstruction tool.
The social programs rant? Please. Since the 60s, the right’s been screaming that Democrats want “socialism.” But investing in safety nets isn’t Marxist; it’s how democracies ensure stability. Housing and transportation as rights? It’s about keeping people afloat, not Teslas and mansions.
And your revisionist take on JFK? Historical figures don’t fit your boxes as neatly as you think. Equal rights? This is a party struggling with basic anti-discrimination protections.
Undecided voters caring about more than the economy? Sure, but only in the simplified narrative you’re peddling. Immigration, foreign policy—these deserve real solutions, not sound bites. And inflation isn’t just due to “price gouging” or “COVID effects”; it’s global economics and necessary stimulus during the pandemic.
Trump’s “not riding off into the sunset”? Hardly altruistic. He craves power and attention, pushing for re-election as a show of ego, not selflessness.
Biden keeping some tariffs? Sure, he’ll use policies that work, but it’s not mimicking Trump; it’s applying what’s effective.
This isn’t “real simple.” Your argument is wrapped in nostalgia for a time that never was. Real-world issues aren’t black and white—there are more shades than you’re willing to admit.