The GOP "Threat" to American Democracy and what it means for you!

[PratchettFan]

First off, we establish there is a threat through "FACTS".

The Republican leadership has admitted voter suppression works, it's in place and it will give Romney a win. Check! (Isn't that what he said? "Check"!)

The conservative Supreme Court appointed Bush president so he could appoint more conservatives to the Supreme Court. This creates a self perputuating Republican government. Pack the Supreme Court, let them decide close elections.

Now this is where it gets interesting. Teavangelicals want their social agenda spread across America. This is why the "War on Education" (see Texas Party Platform). It's why they push anti gay, anti women's rights, anti minority, and so on. The Teavangelicals only really care about their "Social Agenda" which is why they works so well with corporations.

The Corporate goal is to squeeze as much money out of America that it can. It doesn't care about putting it back. Doesn't care about clean air, or clean water. Those things are expensive. It's why we have a party that protects BP, apologizing and blocks any investigation so BP can't be sued. The Supreme Court freed up the corporations, overturning a century of law, so they can finance the Republican's grab for power. At the same time, the Supreme Court makes it harder for unions to contribute.

And we know the ultra rich don't care about "laws" or "rules" because they don't apply, not to them. It's why we have a presidential nominee who shows such disregard for the law that he illegally plays "cop dress-up", commits assault against those he feels he has the right to assault, mistreats animals and so on. Rules don't apply to him. So people like him don't care what the Teavangelicals do with their "social agenda". They can buy what ever they want.

So corporations fund the Republican Party and funds getting Republicans elected.

Teavangelicals are able to push their social agenda.

Votes are suppressed.

Elections are bought.

Corporations can spend unlimited funds.

The Supreme Court makes it more difficult for Unions to contribute.

The lame duck Republican congress goes after the Post Office because in some Blue State, Democrats vote through the Post Office.

And America spends it's time watching Kim Kardashian, which of course, is far, far more interesting than politics.

What is a threat to American democracy is the tendency to identify the other side of the polical aisle as inherently evil. This is utterly false and prevents compromise. It keeps things from getting done.

 

[rdean]

First off, we establish there is a threat through "FACTS".

The Republican leadership has admitted voter suppression works, it's in place and it will give Romney a win. Check! (Isn't that what he said? "Check"!)

The conservative Supreme Court appointed Bush president so he could appoint more conservatives to the Supreme Court. This creates a self perputuating Republican government. Pack the Supreme Court, let them decide close elections.

Now this is where it gets interesting. Teavangelicals want their social agenda spread across America. This is why the "War on Education" (see Texas Party Platform). It's why they push anti gay, anti women's rights, anti minority, and so on. The Teavangelicals only really care about their "Social Agenda" which is why they works so well with corporations.

The Corporate goal is to squeeze as much money out of America that it can. It doesn't care about putting it back. Doesn't care about clean air, or clean water. Those things are expensive. It's why we have a party that protects BP, apologizing and blocks any investigation so BP can't be sued. The Supreme Court freed up the corporations, overturning a century of law, so they can finance the Republican's grab for power. At the same time, the Supreme Court makes it harder for unions to contribute.

And we know the ultra rich don't care about "laws" or "rules" because they don't apply, not to them. It's why we have a presidential nominee who shows such disregard for the law that he illegally plays "cop dress-up", commits assault against those he feels he has the right to assault, mistreats animals and so on. Rules don't apply to him. So people like him don't care what the Teavangelicals do with their "social agenda". They can buy what ever they want.

So corporations fund the Republican Party and funds getting Republicans elected.

Teavangelicals are able to push their social agenda.

Votes are suppressed.

Elections are bought.

Corporations can spend unlimited funds.

The Supreme Court makes it more difficult for Unions to contribute.

The lame duck Republican congress goes after the Post Office because in some Blue State, Democrats vote through the Post Office.

And America spends it's time watching Kim Kardashian, which of course, is far, far more interesting than politics.

What is a threat to American democracy is the tendency to identify the other side of the polical aisle as inherently evil. This is utterly false and prevents compromise. It keeps things from getting done.

Not evil. Indoctrinated. Do you remember, ever, people yelling out "let him die" at Democratic presidential debates? Or wildly applauding executions?

 

[Peach]

First off, we establish there is a threat through "FACTS".

The Republican leadership has admitted voter suppression works, it's in place and it will give Romney a win. Check! (Isn't that what he said? "Check"!)

The conservative Supreme Court appointed Bush president so he could appoint more conservatives to the Supreme Court. This creates a self perputuating Republican government. Pack the Supreme Court, let them decide close elections.

Now this is where it gets interesting. Teavangelicals want their social agenda spread across America. This is why the "War on Education" (see Texas Party Platform). It's why they push anti gay, anti women's rights, anti minority, and so on. The Teavangelicals only really care about their "Social Agenda" which is why they works so well with corporations.

The Corporate goal is to squeeze as much money out of America that it can. It doesn't care about putting it back. Doesn't care about clean air, or clean water. Those things are expensive. It's why we have a party that protects BP, apologizing and blocks any investigation so BP can't be sued. The Supreme Court freed up the corporations, overturning a century of law, so they can finance the Republican's grab for power. At the same time, the Supreme Court makes it harder for unions to contribute.

And we know the ultra rich don't care about "laws" or "rules" because they don't apply, not to them. It's why we have a presidential nominee who shows such disregard for the law that he illegally plays "cop dress-up", commits assault against those he feels he has the right to assault, mistreats animals and so on. Rules don't apply to him. So people like him don't care what the Teavangelicals do with their "social agenda". They can buy what ever they want.

So corporations fund the Republican Party and funds getting Republicans elected.

Teavangelicals are able to push their social agenda.

Votes are suppressed.

Elections are bought.

Corporations can spend unlimited funds.

The Supreme Court makes it more difficult for Unions to contribute.

The lame duck Republican congress goes after the Post Office because in some Blue State, Democrats vote through the Post Office.

And America spends it's time watching Kim Kardashian, which of course, is far, far more interesting than politics.

What is a threat to American democracy is the tendency to identify the other side of the polical aisle as inherently evil. This is utterly false and prevents compromise. It keeps things from getting done.

True, I see no threat to this nation or our system of government from Romney, nor the President. Steve King is a nutcase, but isn't an actual danger either.

 

[GuyPinestra]

The threat to the American Republic is the dumbing down of it's citizens to the point that they will, in all seriousness, call it a democracy.

Derp...

 

[Peach]

The threat to the American Republic is the dumbing down of it's citizens to the point that they will, in all seriousness, call it a democracy.

Derp...

We are a DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC if you wish to split hairs.

 

[rdean]

First off, we establish there is a threat through "FACTS".

The Republican leadership has admitted voter suppression works, it's in place and it will give Romney a win. Check! (Isn't that what he said? "Check"!)

The conservative Supreme Court appointed Bush president so he could appoint more conservatives to the Supreme Court. This creates a self perputuating Republican government. Pack the Supreme Court, let them decide close elections.

Now this is where it gets interesting. Teavangelicals want their social agenda spread across America. This is why the "War on Education" (see Texas Party Platform). It's why they push anti gay, anti women's rights, anti minority, and so on. The Teavangelicals only really care about their "Social Agenda" which is why they works so well with corporations.

The Corporate goal is to squeeze as much money out of America that it can. It doesn't care about putting it back. Doesn't care about clean air, or clean water. Those things are expensive. It's why we have a party that protects BP, apologizing and blocks any investigation so BP can't be sued. The Supreme Court freed up the corporations, overturning a century of law, so they can finance the Republican's grab for power. At the same time, the Supreme Court makes it harder for unions to contribute.

And we know the ultra rich don't care about "laws" or "rules" because they don't apply, not to them. It's why we have a presidential nominee who shows such disregard for the law that he illegally plays "cop dress-up", commits assault against those he feels he has the right to assault, mistreats animals and so on. Rules don't apply to him. So people like him don't care what the Teavangelicals do with their "social agenda". They can buy what ever they want.

So corporations fund the Republican Party and funds getting Republicans elected.

Teavangelicals are able to push their social agenda.

Votes are suppressed.

Elections are bought.

Corporations can spend unlimited funds.

The Supreme Court makes it more difficult for Unions to contribute.

The lame duck Republican congress goes after the Post Office because in some Blue State, Democrats vote through the Post Office.

And America spends it's time watching Kim Kardashian, which of course, is far, far more interesting than politics.

What is a threat to American democracy is the tendency to identify the other side of the polical aisle as inherently evil. This is utterly false and prevents compromise. It keeps things from getting done.

True, I see no threat to this nation or our system of government from Romney, nor the President. Steve King is a nutcase, but isn't an actual danger either.

I see it from the Republicans and I listed it clearly point by point. Especially these two:

Votes are suppressed.

Corporations can spend unlimited funds.

These are what's known as "red flags". Neither can be denied.

 

[GuyPinestra]

The threat to the American Republic is the dumbing down of it's citizens to the point that they will, in all seriousness, call it a democracy.

Derp...

We are a DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC if you wish to split hairs.

Detention for you, Peach, you are incorrect.

 

[ClosedCaption]

Today's word is: oligarchy

 

[Dot Com]

Lets start w/ Republicorp's "pledge"

http://www.usmessageboard.com/polit...itors-declare-war-on-the-american-people.html

 

[Peach]

What is a threat to American democracy is the tendency to identify the other side of the polical aisle as inherently evil. This is utterly false and prevents compromise. It keeps things from getting done.

True, I see no threat to this nation or our system of government from Romney, nor the President. Steve King is a nutcase, but isn't an actual danger either.

I see it from the Republicans and I listed it clearly point by point. Especially these two:

Votes are suppressed.

Corporations can spend unlimited funds.

These are what's known as "red flags". Neither can be denied.

Voting has been difficult in Florida since 2002, guess who carried Florida in 2008? I do not approve of the voter ID laws, AS WRITTEN; still, do not see widespread denial of the RIGHT. Corporations have always been persons for many purposes, do you want the EXEMPT from all laws? One must take the good with the bad, the media broadcasts who gave what to whom; take the time to look it up, and you make alter your choices accordingly.

 

[Borillar]

Is there a moderator on?

I want to know if there is some kind of forum rule about allowing the insane to continue to post on this forum?

Must be. How else do you explain all the reichwingers here?

 

[PratchettFan]

First off, we establish there is a threat through "FACTS".

The Republican leadership has admitted voter suppression works, it's in place and it will give Romney a win. Check! (Isn't that what he said? "Check"!)

The conservative Supreme Court appointed Bush president so he could appoint more conservatives to the Supreme Court. This creates a self perputuating Republican government. Pack the Supreme Court, let them decide close elections.

Now this is where it gets interesting. Teavangelicals want their social agenda spread across America. This is why the "War on Education" (see Texas Party Platform). It's why they push anti gay, anti women's rights, anti minority, and so on. The Teavangelicals only really care about their "Social Agenda" which is why they works so well with corporations.

The Corporate goal is to squeeze as much money out of America that it can. It doesn't care about putting it back. Doesn't care about clean air, or clean water. Those things are expensive. It's why we have a party that protects BP, apologizing and blocks any investigation so BP can't be sued. The Supreme Court freed up the corporations, overturning a century of law, so they can finance the Republican's grab for power. At the same time, the Supreme Court makes it harder for unions to contribute.

And we know the ultra rich don't care about "laws" or "rules" because they don't apply, not to them. It's why we have a presidential nominee who shows such disregard for the law that he illegally plays "cop dress-up", commits assault against those he feels he has the right to assault, mistreats animals and so on. Rules don't apply to him. So people like him don't care what the Teavangelicals do with their "social agenda". They can buy what ever they want.

So corporations fund the Republican Party and funds getting Republicans elected.

Teavangelicals are able to push their social agenda.

Votes are suppressed.

Elections are bought.

Corporations can spend unlimited funds.

The Supreme Court makes it more difficult for Unions to contribute.

The lame duck Republican congress goes after the Post Office because in some Blue State, Democrats vote through the Post Office.

And America spends it's time watching Kim Kardashian, which of course, is far, far more interesting than politics.

What is a threat to American democracy is the tendency to identify the other side of the polical aisle as inherently evil. This is utterly false and prevents compromise. It keeps things from getting done.

True, I see no threat to this nation or our system of government from Romney, nor the President. Steve King is a nutcase, but isn't an actual danger either.

I agree. If Romney is elected, he will dissapoint his far right base, just as Obama has dissapointed his far left base. The job really dictates policy far more than ideology. I'm not saying it does not influence policy.

 

[rdean]

True, I see no threat to this nation or our system of government from Romney, nor the President. Steve King is a nutcase, but isn't an actual danger either.

I see it from the Republicans and I listed it clearly point by point. Especially these two:

Votes are suppressed.

Corporations can spend unlimited funds.

These are what's known as "red flags". Neither can be denied.

Voting has been difficult in Florida since 2002, guess who carried Florida in 2008? I do not approve of the voter ID laws, AS WRITTEN; still, do not see widespread denial of the RIGHT. Corporations have always been persons for many purposes, do you want the EXEMPT from all laws? One must take the good with the bad, the media broadcasts who gave what to whom; take the time to look it up, and you make alter your choices accordingly.

Not just Florida. Recently one Republican in Pennsylvania said that due to their plan, Romney will take Pennsylvania, "Check". He was talking about "voter suppression". It's been linked a ton of times. Why not just run on "good policy"? Unless you know that if you tell America what your policy is, they will never vote for you.
Is "less Police, less firefighter and less teachers really good policy?"
And then Republican will once again lie and say, but their salaries are paid by the state. Yea sure. Like the Catholic Charities the Republicans say is a "private institution", only they get 70% of their money from the Federal Government. And Republicans pride themselves on how much they know. But they don't seem to know anything.

 

[daveman]

First off, we establish there is a threat through "FACTS".

The Republican leadership has admitted voter suppression works, it's in place and it will give Romney a win. Check! (Isn't that what he said? "Check"!)

The conservative Supreme Court appointed Bush president so he could appoint more conservatives to the Supreme Court. This creates a self perputuating Republican government. Pack the Supreme Court, let them decide close elections.

Now this is where it gets interesting. Teavangelicals want their social agenda spread across America. This is why the "War on Education" (see Texas Party Platform). It's why they push anti gay, anti women's rights, anti minority, and so on. The Teavangelicals only really care about their "Social Agenda" which is why they works so well with corporations.

The Corporate goal is to squeeze as much money out of America that it can. It doesn't care about putting it back. Doesn't care about clean air, or clean water. Those things are expensive. It's why we have a party that protects BP, apologizing and blocks any investigation so BP can't be sued. The Supreme Court freed up the corporations, overturning a century of law, so they can finance the Republican's grab for power. At the same time, the Supreme Court makes it harder for unions to contribute.

And we know the ultra rich don't care about "laws" or "rules" because they don't apply, not to them. It's why we have a presidential nominee who shows such disregard for the law that he illegally plays "cop dress-up", commits assault against those he feels he has the right to assault, mistreats animals and so on. Rules don't apply to him. So people like him don't care what the Teavangelicals do with their "social agenda". They can buy what ever they want.

So corporations fund the Republican Party and funds getting Republicans elected.

Teavangelicals are able to push their social agenda.

Votes are suppressed.

Elections are bought.

Corporations can spend unlimited funds.

The Supreme Court makes it more difficult for Unions to contribute.

The lame duck Republican congress goes after the Post Office because in some Blue State, Democrats vote through the Post Office.

And America spends it's time watching Kim Kardashian, which of course, is far, far more interesting than politics.

 

[daveman]

Oh, and Derp?

Kim Kardashian's ass is smarter than you are.

 

[FactFinder]

Oh, and Derp?

Kim Kardashian's ass is smarter than you are.

She certainly exploits it to good effect, heh?

 

[daveman]

Oh, and Derp?

Kim Kardashian's ass is smarter than you are.

She certainly exploits it to good effect, heh?

It's a force of nature.

 

[P@triot]

The only people conservatives are a threat to, are Communists/Marxists/Socialists. So thank you for exposing what you are, even if you can't just admit it.

You know who thought we were a "threat" (and rightfully so)? The former U.S.S.R.

The entire conservative platform is constitutional government (which is small, limited government), low taxes (which is all a small, constitutional government needs), and maximum freedom for the individual. If you find that to be a "threat", it's because you are a Communist who wants to take from those who do and give it to those who do nothing.

By the way, stopping voter FRAUD is not voter "suppression". Voter FRAUD is what liberals do because they are the overwhelming minority in this nation, and they just can't accept the fact that America won't embrace their Communism/Marxism/Socialism.

 

[P@triot]

Oh, and Derp?

Kim Kardashian's ass is smarter than you are.

Dude, you're giving Derp FAR too much credit. What comes out of Kim Kardashian's ass is smarter than he is...

 

[daveman]

Oh, and Derp?

Kim Kardashian's ass is smarter than you are.

Dude, you're giving Derp FAR too much credit. What comes out of Kim Kardashian's ass is smarter than he is...