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Author Topic: Murrican Politics Megathread 2016: There Will Be Hell Toupée  (Read 1576774 times)

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Re: Bay12 2016 Freedom Megathread- Explosions and PBR Edition
« Reply #2895 on: July 14, 2015, 10:03:51 pm »

Why are there stock images about Waffen-SS soldiers.
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« Reply #2896 on: July 14, 2015, 10:34:39 pm »

Wasn't sure if this should go here, but a deal has been reached with Iran concerning their nuclear program.

The short version of it is, near as I can tell, that Iran will give up about half of its enrichment infrastructure (also forgoing most research toward making existing infrastructure more efficient) and send about 90% of its nuclear fuel to Russia, with restrictions on the amount and grade of fuel they can store at one time. These restrictions will be eased off gradually over the course of the next 10 years. The one reactor they have that's capable of plutonium reprocessing is to be dismantled, but a new one that can't can be installed in its place because facilities are expensive. The IAEA will conduct inspections of Iran's nuclear fuel supply chain, with Iran able to formally object but honestly they don't seem to be able to do more than delay an inspection by a few days. Most of the economic sanctions will be lifted with Iran's compliance with the terms of the agreement, but an embargo preventing import of conventional weapons will remain for another 5 years.

It all actually sounds pretty reasonable.
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Re: Bay12 2016 Freedom Megathread- Explosions and PBR Edition
« Reply #2897 on: July 14, 2015, 10:38:26 pm »

It seems like the last Iranian elections really did represent a shift in foreign policy.
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Re: Bay12 2016 Freedom Megathread- Explosions and PBR Edition
« Reply #2898 on: July 14, 2015, 11:02:13 pm »

http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/14/politics/donald-trump-leading-poll/index.html

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Gallup issued a separate poll on Tuesday showing 41% of Republicans said they considered Trump a "serious candidate."

We get the performance of our political system we deserve. When people question why we keep getting hacks in government, I hope they remember those pollsters asking them who legitimately has the qualifications to lead.

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« Reply #2899 on: July 14, 2015, 11:50:17 pm »

Trump's campaign slogan really does need to be, "Not the President we need, but the President we deserve."
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« Reply #2900 on: July 15, 2015, 01:49:17 am »

Let's just all appreciate that the current frontrunner for GOP presidential nominee product-placed himself in a video game for children.


Actually, his Wiki page in general is a goldmine:

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Beyond his traditional ventures in the real estate, hospitality, and entertainment industries, Trump has established the Trump name and brand in other industries and products. Trump has succeeded in marketing the Trump name on a large number of products, including Trump Financial (a mortgage firm), Trump Sales and Leasing (residential sales), Trump Restaurants (located in Trump Tower and consisting of Trump Buffet, Trump Catering, Trump Ice Cream Parlor, and Trump Bar), GoTrump (an online travel website),[43] Donald J. Trump Signature Collection (a line of menswear, men's accessories, and watches), Donald Trump The Fragrance (2004), Trump magazine, Trump Golf, Trump Chocolate, Trump home (home furnishings), Trump Productions (a television production company), Trump Institute, Trump The Game (1989 board game), Donald Trump's Real Estate Tycoon (a business simulation game), Trump Books, Trump Model Management, Trump Shuttle, Trump Ice, Trump Mortgage, Trump Vodka, and Trump Steaks.
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« Reply #2901 on: July 15, 2015, 02:22:04 am »

Absolute Trump. Shaken, not stirred.
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« Reply #2902 on: July 15, 2015, 02:52:05 am »

"Donald Trump The Fragrance " has to be the worse.
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« Reply #2903 on: July 15, 2015, 02:54:08 am »

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« Reply #2904 on: July 15, 2015, 08:22:51 am »

"Donald Trump The Fragrance " has to be the worse.

Gotta wonder if that's his own personal, natural, fragrance. Hell of an ego to plaster his name over so many things. Sure, theres a lot of things named after people, but 99% of them aren't the result of them plastering their name on it.

Anyways, why is Trump even at the top of the polls, or rather HOW EVEN is he there?

Edit: And CNN says that 61% of GOP view Trump unfavorably, yet he's at the top of the polls..... theres a major disconnect here somewhere.
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« Reply #2905 on: July 15, 2015, 08:56:35 am »

Maybe the poll had Trump's face on it?
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« Reply #2906 on: July 15, 2015, 08:57:20 am »

Anyways, why is Trump even at the top of the polls, or rather HOW EVEN is he there?

Edit: And CNN says that 61% of GOP view Trump unfavorably, yet he's at the top of the polls..... theres a major disconnect here somewhere.
They like the others even less?

The Trump brand probably goes further then the Bush Family brand.  Noone else really has a brand worth noting.  If the Terminator ran for president, he'd probably look pretty decent at the polls too...
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« Reply #2907 on: July 15, 2015, 08:58:11 am »

When will Vermin Supreme get to be POTUS.
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« Reply #2908 on: July 15, 2015, 09:01:41 am »

Why can't the democrats provide a serious candidate?
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« Reply #2909 on: July 15, 2015, 09:29:27 am »

Why can't the democrats provide a serious candidate?

Because they've pre-crowned Hillary as the nominee.

Theres also not many lining up and there really isn't anybody with close to the power and influence (and name recognition) that Clinton has, at least among the democrats.
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