US Politics Thread 2021-24

[Rockstar]

Originally Posted by ET2SN

I just watched the speeches at the Philly rally.

Someone posted here that Walz bailed out on his troops prior to a deployment to Iraq. The truth was that he retired from the National Guard as a Command Master Sargent after 24 years of service. Some of you may understand that you can retire after 20 years and that Command Master Sargents usually don't go charging into enemy machine gun nests.

I like this guy. The troll farms will be ramping up about "things they heard" in the coming weeks but I think he's earned a little more respect than that.

Wrong again

Stolen Valor is looking into it so far this what they found:

He did hold the rank of CSM, but was subsequently reduced and receives retired pay for the rank of MSG. There were no disciplinary reasons for the reduction.

According to the PAO for the Minnesota National Guard, they said it is legitimate for Walz to say he served as a CSM. They said the rank changed because Walz retired before completing coursework at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy along with other requirements associated with his promotion.

I’ll keep you posted as more is released

He has also admitted to bailing out from deployment to work in politics.

No big hero, just someone who was frocked, bailed to seek politics and retired pay grade lower because he did complete the necessary requirements.

[August]

He's probably a nasty leg too.

[AVGWarhawk]

Fudged or not, Walz passed the smell test when he ran for Congress. I don't believe his military record will prove to be a problem.

[Armistead]

It's interesting, the big fear with Harris was being so far left that all Dem pundits said the smart move was to pick a moderate as VP. A mass of excitement built around Shapiro and Kelly, with Walz hardly a mention. Harris first real big decision, she picks someone further left than she is. With about 60% of independents polled wanting Biden to move to the center, now we have Harris more left... and Walz even more left than she. Independents win elections. Trump leads in double digits on the top issues, he shouldn't be tied with Harris, but he is because he's an idiot.

[em2nought]

Originally Posted by ET2SN

Harris and Walz are centrists and they are running as centrists.

They're so far left that Israel should possibly take out Iran while they still can.

[ET2SN]

Originally Posted by Rockstar

No big hero, just someone who was frocked, bailed to seek politics and retired pay grade lower because he did complete the necessary requirements.

So, basically, you're saying that what you originally posted was wrong or based on a lie. Got it.

Try to not trust the "Rat####ers" and FSB next time.

[Rockstar]

Originally Posted by ET2SN

So, basically, you're saying that what you originally posted was wrong or based on a lie. Got it.

Try to not trust the "Rat####ers" and FSB next time.

So basically what reality are you living in? What I first stated I thought he had a fairly solid resume. Then stated I found out thru Stolen Valor who checks into these things that he only served as CMS and did not a retire a CMS because he never completed his course requirements and that he also bailed out of deployment to pursue politics. I even went so far to give him the benefit of the doubt and defended his comment equating socialism with neighborliness. Further commenting that he’s no war hero or gift from god but just a guy who was frocked and left the service for politics. I’ll add one more thing he’s also your superhero that thought requiring tampons in men’s bathrooms important, but that’s Minnesota for ya

Earth to ET, try harder next time and get off the fanboy bandwagon and FSB Russia conspiracy theories while you still have a chance.

[Skybird]

Some German media write that Harris is America's equivalent to Germany's Baerbock. I tend to see a valid point in that.

[mapuc]

Following is written by a Danish expert on US politics

Author: Naser Khader

Understandably, Kamala Harris unselected Josh Shapiro from the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania as a vice presidential candidate.
He is simply too talented and popular, and would pose a threat to the weak Kamala Harris.
Many insist that Shapiro is a practicing Jew and that the United States is not ready for a Jew in the White House. I remind you that Joe Lieberman (practicing Jew) was VP for Al Gore who lost by a very few votes to George W. Bush. Also, Kamala Harris is married to a Jew.

Since that time in 2000, the Democrats have gained a strong left wing and a strong Islam-Palestine lobby, which might destroy the mood at the convention in barely two weeks if she had chosen Shapiro.
But more importantly, in addition to Harris being afraid of the left, Shapiro is simply smarter than her. He is a better speaker, his popularity as governor is above 60 percent, and she would be afraid of being overshadowed.
Shapiro has also challenged the Hamas lobby and the woke movement in universities and on the streets.

Had she chosen Shapiro to secure victory in Pennsylvania, the debate could quickly turn into a discussion about why she is at the top of the ballot - and not him.
Tim Walz's state of Minnesota is not a crucial swing state.
When Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are excited about Tim Walz, it says something about the candidate's political stance.
With Harris-Walz, you get one of the most left-wing couples that have run in recent times. The two together will be an easy target for Donald Trump's campaign.

Kamala Harris has not really been tested. Right now, a new enthusiasm is being celebrated by the Democrats and the mainstream media, who have not yet asked Harris critical questions.
I predict when Kamala Harris is tested soon, she will have a Mike Dukakis moment where the candidate, because he was accused of being too soft and liberal, was photographed on a tank with a helmet that doesn't fit. Dukakis lost to George H.W. Bush in 1988. The defeat is attributed, among other things, to the tank stunt.
But right now, Harris is "a savior" and protected on the pedestal that the mainstream media - including the Danish ones - have put her on.
It will be exciting to follow.

Markus

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by Rockstar

This election is putting on display the real power of the media who once was reporting Harris as a laughing stock and now place her on a pedestal as savior.

People will fall for such things because they are lead to believe everyone else are far-right extremists that must be stopped and not whether she’s cut out for the job.

What Starmer and the BBC and other Brit government run rags are doing is no different than what our own elites and media do here.

On the flipside, there is now a far far extreme lefty teaming up and running. Their platform is "Republican are weird". That is the pot calling the kettle black. Further, the catchy "weird" will only go so far. Eventually, they need to start talking policy and answering questions. At this point, all we have seen is Greek Week at a frat house. Just a party. Now it is time for the final exams. They are not prepared for these exams.

[AVGWarhawk]

[Buddahaid]

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

On the flipside, there is now a far far extreme lefty teaming up and running. Their platform is "Republican are weird". That is the pot calling the kettle black. Further, the catchy "weird" will only go so far. Eventually, they need to start talking policy and answering questions. At this point, all we have seen is Greek Week at a frat house. Just a party. Now it is time for the final exams. They are not prepared for these exams.

The chair sniffer Adin Ross who Trump just spent the day with and accepted gifts from is normal?

The democrats have been talking policy the whole Biden presidency while the MAGA hijacked GOP has talked nothing else but fear mongering and achieved nothing in Congress. Where's that Biden impeachment crap that wasted so much time and money going nowhere now? Dropped as it no longer makes good soundbites that MAGA confuses as policy.

EDIT: And Trump in 2019 appointed Walz to the Council of Governors. It seems Walz was good for Trump then.
https://meidasnews.com/news/donald-t...o-key-position

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by Buddahaid

The chair sniffer Adin Ross who Trump just spent the day with and accepted gifts from is normal?

The democrats have been talking policy the whole Biden presidency while the MAGA hijacked GOP has talked nothing else but fear mongering and achieved nothing in Congress. Where's that Biden impeachment crap that wasted so much time and money going nowhere now? Dropped as it no longer makes good soundbites that MAGA confuses as policy.

Last I checked Harris is distancing herself from Biden's policies. The border. The economy. Fracking. Defunding the police. Giggling....no wait. That is still on the table.

It appears you simply refuse to acknowledge Harris has not been put to the task of answering questions and discussing policy. It has been nothing but a frat party for two weeks.

[Buddahaid]

There's the debate Trump chickened out of that will do just that. He will be there like a moth to a lightbulb most likely.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by Buddahaid

There's the debate Trump chickened out of that will do just that. He will be there like a moth to a lightbulb most likely.

She will talk gibberish and back pedal what she said in the 2020 debates. Then again, it depends on who is asking the questions. She may very well be asked what was Biden's favorite flavor of ice cream.

But yes, Trump will go on some sort of triad about nothing. Claim he saved the world economy and will do the same for the galaxy. The guy has a perfect platform but resorts to name calling instead.