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On 2/2/2014 3:58 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 02 Feb 2014 11:58:27 -0500, wrote: Jeb is pretty sane but I doubt he will run. === Too bad because I think he's very electable. I can certainly understand any reluctance on his part however, or anyone else's for that matter. You almost have to be a bit insane to consider exposing yourself to today's politics by mass media character assassination. It doesn't bode well for the long term viability of our democracy in my opinion. It's amazing to me how much it has deteriorated in a somewhat short period of time. Thinking back, Nixon vs Kennedy and up to Bush number 1 vs Clinton were reasonably civil and mutually respectful campaigns. I think it turned south shortly thereafter. I think the Internet and ability for many to express opinions and the advent of politically biased cable TV networks have contributed greatly to the decline of respectful political views and character assassination. |
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On Sun, 02 Feb 2014 16:27:22 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote: On 2/2/2014 3:58 PM, Wayne.B wrote: On Sun, 02 Feb 2014 11:58:27 -0500, wrote: Jeb is pretty sane but I doubt he will run. === Too bad because I think he's very electable. I can certainly understand any reluctance on his part however, or anyone else's for that matter. You almost have to be a bit insane to consider exposing yourself to today's politics by mass media character assassination. It doesn't bode well for the long term viability of our democracy in my opinion. It's amazing to me how much it has deteriorated in a somewhat short period of time. Thinking back, Nixon vs Kennedy and up to Bush number 1 vs Clinton were reasonably civil and mutually respectful campaigns. I think it turned south shortly thereafter. I think the Internet and ability for many to express opinions and the advent of politically biased cable TV networks have contributed greatly to the decline of respectful political views and character assassination. === Yes, and we also have conventional media outlets who make no secret of their political bias. So how do we fix it? |
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On 2/2/14, 4:27 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 2/2/2014 3:58 PM, Wayne.B wrote: On Sun, 02 Feb 2014 11:58:27 -0500, wrote: Jeb is pretty sane but I doubt he will run. === Too bad because I think he's very electable. I can certainly understand any reluctance on his part however, or anyone else's for that matter. You almost have to be a bit insane to consider exposing yourself to today's politics by mass media character assassination. It doesn't bode well for the long term viability of our democracy in my opinion. It's amazing to me how much it has deteriorated in a somewhat short period of time. Thinking back, Nixon vs Kennedy and up to Bush number 1 vs Clinton were reasonably civil and mutually respectful campaigns. I think it turned south shortly thereafter. I think the Internet and ability for many to express opinions and the advent of politically biased cable TV networks have contributed greatly to the decline of respectful political views and character assassination. Can't even get a half dozen posters to behave decently *here* . You have expectations for the country at large? -- There’s no point crying over spilled 4-Methylcyclohexanemethanol. |
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On 2/2/2014 5:07 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 02 Feb 2014 16:27:22 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: On 2/2/2014 3:58 PM, Wayne.B wrote: On Sun, 02 Feb 2014 11:58:27 -0500, wrote: Jeb is pretty sane but I doubt he will run. === Too bad because I think he's very electable. I can certainly understand any reluctance on his part however, or anyone else's for that matter. You almost have to be a bit insane to consider exposing yourself to today's politics by mass media character assassination. It doesn't bode well for the long term viability of our democracy in my opinion. It's amazing to me how much it has deteriorated in a somewhat short period of time. Thinking back, Nixon vs Kennedy and up to Bush number 1 vs Clinton were reasonably civil and mutually respectful campaigns. I think it turned south shortly thereafter. I think the Internet and ability for many to express opinions and the advent of politically biased cable TV networks have contributed greatly to the decline of respectful political views and character assassination. === Yes, and we also have conventional media outlets who make no secret of their political bias. So how do we fix it? Herculean task but the demand for change has to come from the people. Refusal to support candidates that engage in over the top smear campaigns, boycotting the viewing of politically biased news and making the objections known. Never happen. |
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On Sun, 02 Feb 2014 17:10:53 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:
On 2/2/14, 4:27 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote: On 2/2/2014 3:58 PM, Wayne.B wrote: On Sun, 02 Feb 2014 11:58:27 -0500, wrote: Jeb is pretty sane but I doubt he will run. === Too bad because I think he's very electable. I can certainly understand any reluctance on his part however, or anyone else's for that matter. You almost have to be a bit insane to consider exposing yourself to today's politics by mass media character assassination. It doesn't bode well for the long term viability of our democracy in my opinion. It's amazing to me how much it has deteriorated in a somewhat short period of time. Thinking back, Nixon vs Kennedy and up to Bush number 1 vs Clinton were reasonably civil and mutually respectful campaigns. I think it turned south shortly thereafter. I think the Internet and ability for many to express opinions and the advent of politically biased cable TV networks have contributed greatly to the decline of respectful political views and character assassination. Can't even get a half dozen posters to behave decently *here* . You have expectations for the country at large? === Define exactly what you mean by behaving decently. Would you like us to overlook or ignore every outrageous statement that you make? Would you like us to overlook or ignore every instance of your past outrageous behavior? This is like a small town. If you wear out your welcome it will never be forgotten. |
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On Sun, 02 Feb 2014 17:40:55 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 02 Feb 2014 17:10:53 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote: On 2/2/14, 4:27 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote: On 2/2/2014 3:58 PM, Wayne.B wrote: On Sun, 02 Feb 2014 11:58:27 -0500, wrote: Jeb is pretty sane but I doubt he will run. === Too bad because I think he's very electable. I can certainly understand any reluctance on his part however, or anyone else's for that matter. You almost have to be a bit insane to consider exposing yourself to today's politics by mass media character assassination. It doesn't bode well for the long term viability of our democracy in my opinion. It's amazing to me how much it has deteriorated in a somewhat short period of time. Thinking back, Nixon vs Kennedy and up to Bush number 1 vs Clinton were reasonably civil and mutually respectful campaigns. I think it turned south shortly thereafter. I think the Internet and ability for many to express opinions and the advent of politically biased cable TV networks have contributed greatly to the decline of respectful political views and character assassination. Can't even get a half dozen posters to behave decently *here* . You have expectations for the country at large? === Define exactly what you mean by behaving decently. Would you like us to overlook or ignore every outrageous statement that you make? Would you like us to overlook or ignore every instance of your past outrageous behavior? This is like a small town. If you wear out your welcome it will never be forgotten. I think he would like all of us to become like YKW, agree with everything he says and follow around like a pup. |
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On 2/2/14, 7:21 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Sun, 02 Feb 2014 17:40:55 -0500, Wayne.B wrote: On Sun, 02 Feb 2014 17:10:53 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote: On 2/2/14, 4:27 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote: On 2/2/2014 3:58 PM, Wayne.B wrote: On Sun, 02 Feb 2014 11:58:27 -0500, wrote: Jeb is pretty sane but I doubt he will run. === Too bad because I think he's very electable. I can certainly understand any reluctance on his part however, or anyone else's for that matter. You almost have to be a bit insane to consider exposing yourself to today's politics by mass media character assassination. It doesn't bode well for the long term viability of our democracy in my opinion. It's amazing to me how much it has deteriorated in a somewhat short period of time. Thinking back, Nixon vs Kennedy and up to Bush number 1 vs Clinton were reasonably civil and mutually respectful campaigns. I think it turned south shortly thereafter. I think the Internet and ability for many to express opinions and the advent of politically biased cable TV networks have contributed greatly to the decline of respectful political views and character assassination. Can't even get a half dozen posters to behave decently *here* . You have expectations for the country at large? === Define exactly what you mean by behaving decently. Would you like us to overlook or ignore every outrageous statement that you make? Would you like us to overlook or ignore every instance of your past outrageous behavior? This is like a small town. If you wear out your welcome it will never be forgotten. I think he would like all of us to become like YKW, agree with everything he says and follow around like a pup. That reads like a perfect descriptor of the overzealous righties here who want everyone to believe as they do on politics and follow their doctrine like a pup and when they don't, why they'd better watch out. I'm thankful the overzealous righties here and I disagree on just about everything political. I'm also thankful all the righties here aren't overzealous...just most of them. -- There’s no point crying over spilled 4-Methylcyclohexanemethanol. |
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On Sun, 02 Feb 2014 12:37:27 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote: On 2/2/14, 11:58 AM, wrote: On Sun, 02 Feb 2014 10:51:07 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote: Jeb is pretty sane but I doubt he will run. I do tend to agree, there are not really any attractive candidates ... from either side. It is probably why I have not voted for a major party candidate since 1988 and I was wrong then. It's been a long time since Jeb has run for office, and he has *that* last name. I don't have a problem with Hillary as POTUS if she decides to run. I don't think Biden is really interested. I don't know who else might consider it on the Dem side. There was talk of Elizabeth Warren but she says she isn't interested. Martin O'Malley? John Tester? The bottom of the barrel comes up pretty fast doesn't it? The GOP wannabes are under the barrel! |
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