Truly Disappointing

     Apparently I was wrong. I thought that the American public had of had enough of high inflation, massive illegal immigration, fentynal deaths, high energy prices, ever increasing crime, and the ever increasing disasterous socialistic policies. I thought that they were smarter then that to buy into more of the same.  Apparently they need to experience two more years of  DemocRatic rule before they realize what they have done. They will look back at this missed opportunity to right America and realize that they blew it. Many are now beating their chests as if they had won the Super Bowl when in reality they have screwed themselves and their children. God help us.

What you didn't understand is that more people than you thought have the common sense to NOT blame the Democrats for inflation--it's a GLOBAL phenomenon and actually much worse elsewhere in the world than here. So while US government policies have a very small influence on that GLOBAL problem, if you want to think that they do, then the Democrats have been successful in controlling it to the extent that they can.

 

We don't have "massive" illegal immigration, and most people aren't as melodramatic about immigration as you are. 80% of the "illegals" in this country were admitted legally; they've simply overstayed their visas. That doesn't cause any real harm and in fact, if they're living productively and obeying the law, most people say, who cares? And immigrants, overall, commit fewer crimes than natives.

 

Fentanyl importation and deaths have been problems for over a decade--and they were during both Republican and Democrat administration. Therefore, sensible people don't blame the problem on either party.

 

High energy prices are due to events outside the US. So most people don't attribute them to the actions of either party.

 

"Ever increasing crime" has many causes, and it isn't as bad as you suggest. I know it's a standard Republican talking point.

 

"Disasterous" (learn to spell!) "socialistic" policies are the result of decades of bipartisan actions, which means those policies are the collective will of the people. Those include Social Security, Medicare, free education, libraries, etc. etc., which most people approve of and want.

 

Splitting power between the two parties is a pretty good outcome. I respect the decisions of the voters. As divided as the country is, that seems like a good compromise. And the Trump bloom is definitely off the rose. Trumpy candidates, at all levels, did very poorly. As did election deniers.

 

And maybe, just maybe, you can tone down your hate-filled rhetoric and accept that the voters have spoken. That would be much more grown-up than I expect from you, of course.

The bottom line is this was a year that Republicans should have kicked ass even if economic conditions were normal. Democrats don't turn out for midterm elections and historically they lose big in them when they hold the White House. Republicans blew it. Trump was the MVP for the Democrats because his hand picked MAGA loons turned people out to vote against them.

 

And there is more good news for Democrats.  Trump will announce his 2024 bid shortly. He will quickly snuff out any of his Republican competition for the nomination. While the Republican establishment would like to get rid of him they know the base won't quit him. 

Need a razor, Davee-Boi?


Originally posted by: David Miller

     Apparently I was wrong. I thought that the American public had of had enough of high inflation, massive illegal immigration, fentynal deaths, high energy prices, ever increasing crime, and the ever increasing disasterous socialistic policies. I thought that they were smarter then that to buy into more of the same.  Apparently they need to experience two more years of  DemocRatic rule before they realize what they have done. They will look back at this missed opportunity to right America and realize that they blew it. Many are now beating their chests as if they had won the Super Bowl when in reality they have screwed themselves and their children. God help us.


Hang in there David. The Senate control for the R's is still possible...we'll see. The big-time country ass-whoopin isn't completely over yet, even though the D's are way ahead on points in terms of pre-election expectations. Let it play out...looks like the R's might control the House and the appropriations powers with a razor-thin margin..but not by much. That's not certain either, but likely. All these incomplete outcomes highlights the degree of division among the electorate...and also that polls and propaganda don't vote.

Originally posted by: Charles Higgins

Hang in there David. The Senate control for the R's is still possible...we'll see. The big-time country ass-whoopin isn't completely over yet, even though the D's are way ahead on points in terms of pre-election expectations. Let it play out...looks like the R's might control the House and the appropriations powers with a razor-thin margin..but not by much. That's not certain either, but likely. All these incomplete outcomes highlights the degree of division among the electorate...and also that polls and propaganda don't vote.


  I feel sorry for the people in New York, Michigan and Pennsylvania. Nevada has a new governor and senator. Looks like a runoff in Georgia for senator - Georgia has finally gotten rid of Abrams. Abbott and DeSantis won big. Apparently Arizona still hasn't figured how to get their voting machines to work correctly. I do believe that Republicans have control of the House. 

Regardless of the final seat count there are some definite takeaways...

 

- Roe Wade won.   Several states including red states had the issue directly on the ballot and the outcome was unimously like the one in Kansas

 

- Trump lost.   MAGA candidates running in blue/purple districts lost.    Maybe even Loren Boebert

 

- Gerrymandering has been increased on both sides.   You can expect the political discourse to increasingly be between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Ihlan Omar.   Raise your hand if you think thats good for the country.  My hand is down.   

 

- The Red Wave looks like a ripple in my coffee. 

It's simply a triumph of good and common sense over evil and wackadoodle conspiracy theories. Not that it should have been expected, though. The RepublQ anti-abortion crusade and the lingering stench of Trump apparently alienated just enough voters.

 

It must be soooo tough for you conservitards. Your team was leading by three touchdowns and fumbled its way into a tie.

Originally posted by: PJ Stroh

Regardless of the final seat count there are some definite takeaways...

 

- Roe Wade won.   Several states including red states had the issue directly on the ballot and the outcome was unimously like the one in Kansas

 

- Trump lost.   MAGA candidates running in blue/purple districts lost.    Maybe even Loren Boebert

 

- Gerrymandering has been increased on both sides.   You can expect the political discourse to increasingly be between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Ihlan Omar.   Raise your hand if you think thats good for the country.  My hand is down.   

 

- The Red Wave looks like a ripple in my coffee. 


    Abortion rights were decided by the voters in those states - just as the Supreme Court ruled they should be. 

Originally posted by: David Miller

    Abortion rights were decided by the voters in those states - just as the Supreme Court ruled they should be. 


And the results are always the same when the people get to vote on it directly instead of their Republican Legislatures.     Food for thought for those Republican Legislatures.

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