The reason is that the Democratic party is more Republican than the Republican party. Republicanism is about revering institutional or representative democracy. Republicanism at its core is anti-populist.
We all know he dislikes Trump but when you vote FOR someone, their background beliefs, endorsements, and policies, as well as job performance should also reflect YOUR beliefs, etc.
How can close to 50% of voters want to put a whiny, destructive toddler in the White House? His evil Roy Cohn is gone, but White Supremacist, Steven Miller and other Cohn acolyte who wants to tear our government down, Steve Bannon, will be closer than ever. It seems like when Kamala called Trump, “not a serious person,” his followers took it to mean he was just kidding. Please, Kamala, in these closing weeks mention having advisers who are looking for ways to lower our deficit. When you talk of raising Corporate taxes refer to high taxes of past years that have still kept our country rolling. Repeat several times that you are a Capitalist and look forward to working with Rotary Clubs especially as entrepreneurs build new businesses. It could help if you elevated Trade Schools as part of High Schools. In my day, not only did we have woodworking and dressmaking but we had a Trade School in the same area as the H.S. HOPE IS NOT A STRATEGY. Time to add a hook.
I am registered as an independent who (as this would turn out) has never voted for a Republican. You have now become my voice! Please try to keep this fearful moment in a perspective that gives uus some assurance that Donald Trump does not and will not ever speak for us or our country.
I’m glad you finally endorsed. See I told you it wouldn’t hurt you. You may not agree on issues but you’re willing to sit, talk and work it out.
I can honestly tell you that student loan debt is nothing more than the lender being a loan shark. I could make payments and still owe the same amount a year later, nothing paid in ever went to principal of the loan. How can that be fair after 5, 10 or more years? Not to mention small for profit colleges that after 5-7 years closed up shop and never submitted the transcripts to the state showing you attended, courses taken and GPA so you could transfer to a state college to further your education. Not all of them get caught like the bigger, nationwide ones. Yeah that happened to me. Graduated with a 4.0, 2nd in my class with a degree in business management and I went to get my transcript from the state 4 years later and the state never received them and the school closed 2 years after I graduated. Nobody had their transcripts between 1989-1992. At least now there’s more regulation of these places.
Oh and BTW fiscal conservative, look back on history and see how republican presidents raised the deficit in comparison to democratic presidents. Reagan ruined it when he cut the taxes on the big corporations and rich because we didn’t have the huge deficits cause of the tax rate that was in place since Roosevelt. Social security was funded for the future and then raided by republicans to pay the corporate tax cut.
Charlie, I commend you for seeing the big picture and understanding that our Democracy is at stake. The Republican party is no longer the party my parents knew and understood. It’s been hijacked by hucksters and clowns. They espoused cruelty as a norm. I knew donald was a danger when he was first elected. It felt like a cruel joke played on all of us. I feel the same way now. I have to believe there are more of us out there that understand the importance of this moment.
Wish you were still on The Bulwark Charlie
Thank you Charlie. Supporting Harris takes a lot of guts. I've always wondered how many Democrats could do the same if the shoe was on the other foot.
I voted for Harris and Walz.
Oh, I guess those dogs are safe because only Democrats eat dogs and cats
The reason is that the Democratic party is more Republican than the Republican party. Republicanism is about revering institutional or representative democracy. Republicanism at its core is anti-populist.
We all know he dislikes Trump but when you vote FOR someone, their background beliefs, endorsements, and policies, as well as job performance should also reflect YOUR beliefs, etc.
Very sad to say the least.
How can close to 50% of voters want to put a whiny, destructive toddler in the White House? His evil Roy Cohn is gone, but White Supremacist, Steven Miller and other Cohn acolyte who wants to tear our government down, Steve Bannon, will be closer than ever. It seems like when Kamala called Trump, “not a serious person,” his followers took it to mean he was just kidding. Please, Kamala, in these closing weeks mention having advisers who are looking for ways to lower our deficit. When you talk of raising Corporate taxes refer to high taxes of past years that have still kept our country rolling. Repeat several times that you are a Capitalist and look forward to working with Rotary Clubs especially as entrepreneurs build new businesses. It could help if you elevated Trade Schools as part of High Schools. In my day, not only did we have woodworking and dressmaking but we had a Trade School in the same area as the H.S. HOPE IS NOT A STRATEGY. Time to add a hook.
I have not forgotten Pete. I love that picture!
I am registered as an independent who (as this would turn out) has never voted for a Republican. You have now become my voice! Please try to keep this fearful moment in a perspective that gives uus some assurance that Donald Trump does not and will not ever speak for us or our country.
Beautiful pups and smart owner
I’m glad you finally endorsed. See I told you it wouldn’t hurt you. You may not agree on issues but you’re willing to sit, talk and work it out.
I can honestly tell you that student loan debt is nothing more than the lender being a loan shark. I could make payments and still owe the same amount a year later, nothing paid in ever went to principal of the loan. How can that be fair after 5, 10 or more years? Not to mention small for profit colleges that after 5-7 years closed up shop and never submitted the transcripts to the state showing you attended, courses taken and GPA so you could transfer to a state college to further your education. Not all of them get caught like the bigger, nationwide ones. Yeah that happened to me. Graduated with a 4.0, 2nd in my class with a degree in business management and I went to get my transcript from the state 4 years later and the state never received them and the school closed 2 years after I graduated. Nobody had their transcripts between 1989-1992. At least now there’s more regulation of these places.
Oh and BTW fiscal conservative, look back on history and see how republican presidents raised the deficit in comparison to democratic presidents. Reagan ruined it when he cut the taxes on the big corporations and rich because we didn’t have the huge deficits cause of the tax rate that was in place since Roosevelt. Social security was funded for the future and then raided by republicans to pay the corporate tax cut.
You need a flag stuck into your sign. ;)
Charlie, I commend you for seeing the big picture and understanding that our Democracy is at stake. The Republican party is no longer the party my parents knew and understood. It’s been hijacked by hucksters and clowns. They espoused cruelty as a norm. I knew donald was a danger when he was first elected. It felt like a cruel joke played on all of us. I feel the same way now. I have to believe there are more of us out there that understand the importance of this moment.
Love your dogs Charlie
Love your dogs!
Thank you, Charlie. You’re a great patriot and an upstanding American. I hope enough people follow your example.