Trump will probably pick someone worse than him as a vice president, so no one would want to assassinate him, but attractive enough to his base. Who could it be… I’m thinking Ann Coulter.
Hillary would not be all that different from Bill, who is considered to be a very effective prez by many. Many of us long for the days from a few years ago with the peace and prosperity of the 90’s. Yes, some didn’t like the Clinton administration. I am not sure what they didn’t like. Was it the peace or the prosperity? Surely, they can’t still be hung up on a few issues with Bill’s personal life. That was the most hypocritical criticism of Bill Clinton ever. You would have to throw out a lot of great leaders if you insisted that they all were perfect in their personal (sexual) lives.
No one denies that Clinton made some mistakes in his personal life. He is not the first prez to have made such a mistake. I am much more interested in what would affect me personally. The romantic affairs of a prez does not affect me in any way. Economic policies, foreign policy, domestic issues such as reproductive choice, equality, etc., these are the issues that matter. Thomas Jefferson is not defined by the fact that he had a sexual relationship with someone other than his wife, for example. FDR is also not defined by this, nor is JFK, and many, many others. Just because I am a teacher does not mean that I am not aware of history or that I am a simple Pollyanna who is unable to think in a much more sophisticated manner than you seem to think is appropriate for an educator.
The signing of DOMA by President Clinton was unfortunate, however, it was one of those times in which he was boxed in by his political opponents. These things happen sometimes in politics. They sometimes have to give in on something that they don’t want to give in on or nothing would ever be resolved. Shutting down the government is no solution, though many Republicans seem to think otherwise.
We can’t always do something about unjust things going on in the world, but when we can do something about it, it is in our own best interest (as well as others) to try and do so.
Unfair and unfounded attacks have always been leveled at the Clintons. They are both brilliant and capable people. I am sure that people will expect Hillary to live up to a completely different standard from anyone else. I have confidence that she will manage, as she always has.
Actually, as long as more people think like me, it is highly unlikely that I will see a Republican in office. I have never voted for a Republican in my life. So don’t be so certain.
As to fewer people voting, I do not support that at all. I am very concerned about voter suppression due to the so-called voter ID laws. All Americans should be concerned about voter suppression. As to Americans not choosing to vote, that may be an even harder battle to fight.
“The trend is fewer Democrats voting, more Republicans voting.”.I think the trend is to not commit to either major party.The Democrats tend to try to enlist people who aren’t really committed under the assumption that such people are natural Democrats. That’s why we have Motor Voter laws whereby people getting driver’s licences are encouraged to register to vote and to pick a political party at the time..I forget which election it was but a number of minorities were scared to vote because there were law enforcement officers near the polling places. Not that they were overtly hostile, just that they were inherently scared of them and felt intimidated by police presence.The guilty flee when nobody pursues them.This is also part of why I believe we should let convicted felons vote while still in prison. More votes for my party.
“GWB getting in when he lost both times.”.Sometimes you’re perfectly rational, other times, I wonder where you get your information from. Wiki may be lying to me, but according to him (her?).
2004 Presidential Election Results, per WikiPopular vote Bush/Cheney………62,040,610Popular vote Kerry/Edwards…….59,028,444Percentage..Bush/ Cheney……….50.7%Percentage.Kerry/Edwards……….48.3%.Over 50 percent as I read it.
BE THIS GUY over 8 years ago
This frightens me when I think about whom Trump might pick as a running mate.
Argythree over 8 years ago
-I wish we could ‘lose’ Duke and his clients…
George Alexander over 8 years ago
@left wing patriot:The Donald’s next wife, to balance the ticket.
AKHenderson Premium Member over 8 years ago
Trff isn’t exactly a boon to the gene pool…
Kali39 over 8 years ago
The very idea of Trump/Trff is enough to induce nightmares…
38lowell over 8 years ago
You want nightmares?Think Hillary!
sarazan7 over 8 years ago
I think Trump and Oprah would be a real hoot!
Coyoty Premium Member over 8 years ago
Trump will probably pick someone worse than him as a vice president, so no one would want to assassinate him, but attractive enough to his base. Who could it be… I’m thinking Ann Coulter.
Joe Cooker Premium Member over 8 years ago
Maybe Dennis Rodman ?
montessoriteacher over 8 years ago
Hillary would not be all that different from Bill, who is considered to be a very effective prez by many. Many of us long for the days from a few years ago with the peace and prosperity of the 90’s. Yes, some didn’t like the Clinton administration. I am not sure what they didn’t like. Was it the peace or the prosperity? Surely, they can’t still be hung up on a few issues with Bill’s personal life. That was the most hypocritical criticism of Bill Clinton ever. You would have to throw out a lot of great leaders if you insisted that they all were perfect in their personal (sexual) lives.
Cozmik Cowboy over 8 years ago
Eugenics has gotten a bad name, but look around a Drumpf rally and tell me the gene pool couldn’t use a good dose of chlorine……………
montessoriteacher over 8 years ago
No one denies that Clinton made some mistakes in his personal life. He is not the first prez to have made such a mistake. I am much more interested in what would affect me personally. The romantic affairs of a prez does not affect me in any way. Economic policies, foreign policy, domestic issues such as reproductive choice, equality, etc., these are the issues that matter. Thomas Jefferson is not defined by the fact that he had a sexual relationship with someone other than his wife, for example. FDR is also not defined by this, nor is JFK, and many, many others. Just because I am a teacher does not mean that I am not aware of history or that I am a simple Pollyanna who is unable to think in a much more sophisticated manner than you seem to think is appropriate for an educator.
pstampfel Premium Member over 8 years ago
Trump/Omarosa hands down.
montessoriteacher over 8 years ago
President Sanders is a fantasy. I don’t believe we had a President McGovern either after the election in 1972. Too bad, but it didn’t happen.
Fibbermcgee Premium Member over 8 years ago
Sorry if I misinterpret your post but Big Diomede is Russia.
montessoriteacher over 8 years ago
It is all relative. I didn’t say there was no conflict anywhere at all, only that it wasn’t like what happened under GWB.
montessoriteacher over 8 years ago
I hope the Democrats will refrain from gathering in a circle and shooting each other, since that won’t help at all.
gerald_davidson over 8 years ago
What about the Donald aaaand Sarah!!!! think about it.
montessoriteacher over 8 years ago
The signing of DOMA by President Clinton was unfortunate, however, it was one of those times in which he was boxed in by his political opponents. These things happen sometimes in politics. They sometimes have to give in on something that they don’t want to give in on or nothing would ever be resolved. Shutting down the government is no solution, though many Republicans seem to think otherwise.
montessoriteacher over 8 years ago
We can’t always do something about unjust things going on in the world, but when we can do something about it, it is in our own best interest (as well as others) to try and do so.
montessoriteacher over 8 years ago
Unfair and unfounded attacks have always been leveled at the Clintons. They are both brilliant and capable people. I am sure that people will expect Hillary to live up to a completely different standard from anyone else. I have confidence that she will manage, as she always has.
montessoriteacher over 8 years ago
Actually, as long as more people think like me, it is highly unlikely that I will see a Republican in office. I have never voted for a Republican in my life. So don’t be so certain.
montessoriteacher over 8 years ago
As to fewer people voting, I do not support that at all. I am very concerned about voter suppression due to the so-called voter ID laws. All Americans should be concerned about voter suppression. As to Americans not choosing to vote, that may be an even harder battle to fight.
montessoriteacher over 8 years ago
I am well aware that Clinton might not win. She has a much better chance than Bernie however.
tulpoeid_ over 8 years ago
By the way, I realized what puts me off in the non-classic strips. The noses when viewed en face. Really man, they’re SO bad.
montessoriteacher over 8 years ago
The polls are becoming less reliable these days. Elections have shown that to be true.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 8 years ago
“The trend is fewer Democrats voting, more Republicans voting.”.I think the trend is to not commit to either major party.The Democrats tend to try to enlist people who aren’t really committed under the assumption that such people are natural Democrats. That’s why we have Motor Voter laws whereby people getting driver’s licences are encouraged to register to vote and to pick a political party at the time..I forget which election it was but a number of minorities were scared to vote because there were law enforcement officers near the polling places. Not that they were overtly hostile, just that they were inherently scared of them and felt intimidated by police presence.The guilty flee when nobody pursues them.This is also part of why I believe we should let convicted felons vote while still in prison. More votes for my party.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 8 years ago
“GWB getting in when he lost both times.”.Sometimes you’re perfectly rational, other times, I wonder where you get your information from. Wiki may be lying to me, but according to him (her?).
2004 Presidential Election Results, per WikiPopular vote Bush/Cheney………62,040,610Popular vote Kerry/Edwards…….59,028,444Percentage..Bush/ Cheney……….50.7%Percentage.Kerry/Edwards……….48.3%.Over 50 percent as I read it.