Posts Made By: Mel Maki

Originally Posted by Thomas Dey

I like Juan, but notice that he is extremely reluctant to stray too far from the Party Line, even when overwhelming evidence points contrarily. I guess most people are like that, even otherwise liberated, thoughtful ones, as we all like to self-identify. In his former life, Juan was so inculcated into the comforts of the Democrat plantation... he must still miss the simplicity of being... owned.  Tom

Originally Posted by Gerald Miller

Hey, give me a break-I will get back tomorrow. Got to get some sleep.

Originally Posted by Gerald Miller

Electing a President that doesn't go to church, been divorced numerous times, paid off porn stars or other women he's alleged to have affairs with, won't release his tax returns, makes divisive and at least what appears to some to be racist remarks and actions, is caught on tape encouraging the sexual assault of women, makes completely false statements almost in every breath he takes, alienates our allies, plays golf more than he works, watches FoxNews for his updates, hires cabinet members or campaign staffers that have plead guilty to federal crimes, created false conspiracy theories and spread them about the former President's origin of his birth, and never held an elected position before, is not good for the country in my opinion.

God help us. How did we get to the point of ignoring our core values? What happened to our decency and morality? How can anyone look up to such a person or excuse his conduct? It has me truly baffled.

I voted for Reagan. He must be turning over in his grave.

Originally Posted by Gerald Miller

Will Rogers said "America has the best politicians money can buy."

Take a look see where the money comes from this election came from for this election cycle and where it goes.

Amazing.  And some, who place bets on both sides about equally. You can also see how the money is spent, either for or against a candidate. Although I have not an analysis, it looks like most of the money is used against candidates, rather than for them (because negative ads work).

Two entities, controlled by one man, contributed more than $88 million dollars to the Republican cause.
That's more than ten percent of the TOTAL amount contributed to Republicans. You think they don't return his calls or give him special treatment?

Another single entity controlled by one man contributed about $42 million to Democratic causes or candidates-around five percent.

So much for one man, one vote.

Today, I wonder what Rogers would say. Probably something like "We want a refund because the rest of us didn't get what they richest people paid for."

Originally Posted by Patrick Keafer

If Democrats turn out and illegals vote (ha ha!) this might be the last gasp for Ted Cruuuze.  Polls are tightening and his lead is down to 3.6%...in Texas!

https://www.texastribune.org/2018/10/31/ted-cruz-beto-orourke-poll-uttyler-texas/

So do you think he'll pull it out or is lyin Ted going to be another downed Tea Partier?

Originally Posted by Gerald Miller

Or, if people would turn off the TV!

Originally Posted by James Brown

Colorado's system of mail in ballots.  Of course, if you are a procrastinator you can also drop off your ballot on election day.  We also have nifty tracking software that let's you know when your ballot is scanned at the post office and received by the election commission.  Very high tech.

I wonder if our 100% mail in/drop off system affects turnout one way or the other.  I would think it would have to bump up overall turnout, but it might not do so evenly across all demographics.  Our young adult kids had to come back to the homestead for example to get their ballots - it's nice to see them though.

Jim

Originally Posted by Gerald Miller

I think the evidence of that is pretty convincing. Those guys know what they are talking about.