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03-08-2017 , 09:43 PM

#17476

d2_e4

certifiable moron

Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 16,448

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrWookie

Because no one else wants it here. Go to RGT.

Well, nobody wants trumpkin trolls here either, right? Or do they?

I don't think everybody wants this thread to turn into a huge circle jerk either. Might help to inject some differing opinions into the mix, you know?

03-08-2017 , 09:46 PM

#17477

ScreaminAsian

For President

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 33,333

opinions about the topic of the presidency of donald j trump are welcome itt. this isn't the only thread on 2+2, this is a thread about the presidency of donald j trump. don't bring up poker strategy or theological discussion itt because that isn't this topic.

03-08-2017 , 09:46 PM

#17478

3fiveofdiamonds

adept

Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 964

Quote:

Originally Posted by d2_e4

I feel this is the appropriate place. It is probably indisputable that a large part of the reason that Trump was elected was religion. If I had to put a line on how many of voters for Trump were atheists, I would take evens at <5% (even including his business cronies).

Saying "this is philosophical, take it elsewhere" is denying that at this juncture, the otherwise hypothetical discussion has very serious real-life implications.

So say you are right, ok, congrats. The reason why people don't want to discuss it here is that there isn't much to discuss. Everyone knows and agrees that religion plays a huge part in American politics.

03-08-2017 , 09:47 PM

#17479

wheatrich

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yeah that's the big problem, there is no big bombshell (at least that can be proven unless they really got him on tape--which I have not heard) and there's plenty of other corrupt **** going on that warrants that level of fanfare. If main street media keep going on this and they can't deliver, then trump can KO them permanently and people will cheer it on.

03-08-2017 , 09:47 PM

#17480

markksman

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Quote:

Originally Posted by goofyballer

Taibbi tells the media to slow way down on Trump-Russia connections reporting, curious what people here think. I think the caution he advocates is warranted. I think this jives with thoughts DVaut has previously posted here.

My counter is we are faced with both an unprecedented Whitehouse administration in terms of malfeasance and an unprecedented cowardly congress.

So not sure what traditional pathways one thinks they should be pursuing.

03-08-2017 , 09:48 PM

#17481

MrWookie

Don't Call Me Meredith

Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 94,159

Quote:

Originally Posted by d2_e4

Request denied.

03-08-2017 , 09:51 PM

#17482

d2_e4

certifiable moron

Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 16,448

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3fiveofdiamonds

Ok, I accept that. I guess I piped up at the wrong time. There were a lot of sentiments expressed ITT along the lines of "how did this happen?" in the past. Next time, I will reply in turn.

Thank you for being civil.

03-08-2017 , 09:54 PM

#17483

d2_e4

certifiable moron

Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 16,448

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrWookie

Request denied.

I guess condescending one-line responses are a privilege of rank.

Sorry, boss, won't happen again.

03-08-2017 , 09:55 PM

#17484

MrWookie

Don't Call Me Meredith

Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 94,159

It's good to be the king.

03-08-2017 , 09:57 PM

#17485

Clovis8

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Very interesting interview of a historian on Trump in a historical context.

03-08-2017 , 09:58 PM

#17486

PocketChads

guaranteed 42-10 finish

Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 22,476

Gentlemen! Affairs of state must take precedence over affairs of... state.

03-08-2017 , 10:35 PM

#17487

King_of_NYC

betting he never calls me again

Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,431

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrWookie

It's good to be the king.

Tell me about it...

03-08-2017 , 10:41 PM

#17488

David Sklansky

Administrator

Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 17,275

Quote:

Originally Posted by d2_e4

If I had to put a line on how many of voters for Trump were atheists, I would take evens at <5% (even including his business cronies).

You probably meant that fewer than 5% of atheists voted for Trump. But what you actually said was a lot different.

03-08-2017 , 10:43 PM

#17489

wheatrich

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click on trump's likes on twitter. 46.

Spoiler:

03-08-2017 , 11:01 PM

#17490

d2_e4

certifiable moron

Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 16,448

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Sklansky

You probably meant that fewer than 5% of atheists voted for Trump. But what you actually said was a lot different.

No, what I meant specifically is if we took all the people who voted for Trump, I believe that fewer than 5% of them are self-avowed atheists, and I am prepared to take evens on it (if such a bet were possible).

Don't be so patronizing, David. Not everybody who frequents your forum is incapable of rational thought, and sometimes, people actually both mean and understand what they say.

03-08-2017 , 11:08 PM

#17491

jjhender

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Quote:

Originally Posted by d2_e4

How about I just take of all people in the United States, fewer than 5% are self-avowed atheists.

03-08-2017 , 11:11 PM

#17492

d2_e4

certifiable moron

Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 16,448

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjhender

How about I just take of all people in the United States, fewer than 5% are self-avowed atheists.

Shh. Stop knocking my action, man!

03-08-2017 , 11:12 PM

#17493

jjhender

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Quote:

Originally Posted by d2_e4

Shh. Stop knocking my action, man!

ETA: I obviously misunderstood your posts here somehow.

03-08-2017 , 11:55 PM

#17494

Lestat

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Quote:

Originally Posted by d2_e4

No, I am not a trumpkin. I wasn't even political until that fascist clown and his band of merry men got elected. I hate him and everything he stands for. That doesn't mean that everyone else who hates him is automatically my BFF either, though.

Doesn't matter. If you don't tow the line and agree with what the big kahunas on here say, they will label you a trumpkin and make it stick even if they have to bully you and lie about you and then bully and lie some more. Some of these "righteous" elites make Trump looks like honest Abe.

03-09-2017 , 12:01 AM

#17495

jjhender

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Oh good, Lestat is here to cry about what one poster says about another poster.

03-09-2017 , 12:09 AM

#17496

d10

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MrWookie

Request denied.

Quote:

Originally Posted by d2_e4

I guess condescending one-line responses are a privilege of rank.

Sorry, boss, won't happen again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by d2_e4

No, what I meant specifically is if we took all the people who voted for Trump, I believe that fewer than 5% of them are self-avowed atheists...

STFU

Also ban please

03-09-2017 , 12:17 AM

#17497

fatkid

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03-09-2017 , 12:36 AM

#17498

dlk9s

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I didn't realize Trump was in the Baseball HOF.

03-09-2017 , 12:38 AM

#17499

uDevil

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Sessions was at the same event with Trump and Kislyak. Even after getting caught in his previous lies, he still forgot to mention it. Strike 3. Lol Sessions.

Quote:

Sessions did not mention the Mayflower event when he was asked during his confirmation hearings if he had any contact during the presidential campaign with Russian officials. Nor did he put that event in his amended testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee this week.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_58...b0d1078ca37225