Quite a list that can't be refuted - Here is the list --- https://www.facebook.com/reel/967621645729647
Quite a list that can't be refuted - Here is the list --- https://www.facebook.com/reel/967621645729647
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Once again for the sane people who read and post here --- Quite a list that can't be refuted - Here is the list --- https://www.facebook.com/reel/967621645729647
The video is actually fairly accurate.
Although I would argue that Kennedy did not start Vietnam. Truman (D) was the first to send troops there to "advise" the French and Eisenhower (R) increased troop presence after the French left.
Also one could make a similar list about Republicans.
First State "assault weapons" ban - Republican
Iraq war - Republican
"Parriot" Act - Republican
Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act - Republican
Laws making it illegal to mail condoms and sex education pamphlets- Republicans
First State individual mandate for health insurance - Republican
Bump stock ban - Republican
Originally posted by: LiveFreeNW
The video is actually fairly accurate.
Although I would argue that Kennedy did not start Vietnam. Truman (D) was the first to send troops there to "advise" the French and Eisenhower (R) increased troop presence after the French left.
Also one could make a similar list about Republicans.
You say - "Also one could make a similar list about Republicans." If true, do it. I can guarantee that the list will be much shorter and much less impactful to America and America's history. So please, produce your list.
Originally posted by: LiveFreeNW
I was actually editing my post as you wrote this post with a few off the top of my head examples.
I would have to do some more research to come up with more.
Keep in mind any such list is not meant at all to invalidate the list in the video you posted.
Of course. I think you will be surprisd at the results of your search.
Originally posted by: David Miller
Of course. I think you will be surprisd at the results of your search.
I added a small list to my post. I don't know how much time I'm going to take to try to add to it.
Supporting slavery and segregation is going to be pretty hard to beat as far as bad policy goes.
Again, I wasn't trying to invalidate the list in the video. Just illustrating part of the reason why I hate partisan politics so much.
I think the concept of partisan politics has done more to destroy this country than any individual party.
Originally posted by: LiveFreeNW
I added a small list to my post. I don't know how much time I'm going to take to try to add to it.
Supporting slavery and segregation is going to be pretty hard to beat as far as bad policy goes.
Again, I wasn't trying to invalidate the list in the video. Just illustrating part of the reason why I hate partisan politics so much.
I think the concept of partisan politics has done more to destroy this country than any individual party.
The deep political polarization, social media pressure, and egotism from individuals and parties has almost completely eroded any incentive for compromise / finding common ground. One can't find a common ground relationship today as that exhibited by Reagan and Tip Oneill who were fierce ideological opponents but worked together to solve some problems. They were both patriots in that respect.
Originally posted by: Nines
The deep political polarization, social media pressure, and egotism from individuals and parties has almost completely eroded any incentive for compromise / finding common ground. One can't find a common ground relationship today as that exhibited by Reagan and Tip Oneill who were fierce ideological opponents but worked together to solve some problems. They were both patriots in that respect.
I can only contrast how each party treats its dissenters, blasphemers, and apostates. The Democrats tolerate internal dissent; the Republicans fiercely combat and punish it. Look at what's happened to the very few Republicans who have dared to speak out against Trump!
So since we have one party where ideological purity and fealty to Dear Leader is paramount, no compromises will ever be made. Republicans cast compromise as weakness. In direct contrast, I refer to the first two years of Obama's presidency, when the Democrats controlled the House and had a functional supermajority in the Senate. They could have crammed whatever they wanted down Republicans' throats. But they didn't. Contrast that with the recent two years and how Republicans have behaved.
I do think both parties are at fault for polarization, but stupid shit like Trump's crusade to nullify everything Obama did, which by the way included reneging on the Iran treaty, is an example of Republican abhorrence of the concept of reaching across the aisle.
Originally posted by: Kevin Lewis
I can only contrast how each party treats its dissenters, blasphemers, and apostates. The Democrats tolerate internal dissent; the Republicans fiercely combat and punish it. Look at what's happened to the very few Republicans who have dared to speak out against Trump!
So since we have one party where ideological purity and fealty to Dear Leader is paramount, no compromises will ever be made. Republicans cast compromise as weakness. In direct contrast, I refer to the first two years of Obama's presidency, when the Democrats controlled the House and had a functional supermajority in the Senate. They could have crammed whatever they wanted down Republicans' throats. But they didn't. Contrast that with the recent two years and how Republicans have behaved.
I do think both parties are at fault for polarization, but stupid shit like Trump's crusade to nullify everything Obama did, which by the way included reneging on the Iran treaty, is an example of Republican abhorrence of the concept of reaching across the aisle.
Biden dismantled a lot of Trump's policies as well. Incoming presidents from an alternate party from preceding admins routinely implement exec orders and agency changes to align with their campaign platforms and ideologies. In fact these policy reversals and changes are anticipated / expected. All of it collectively just magnifies the inability to find common ground. You're a big proponent of common ground, are ya? If so you diguise it well.