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Elections haven't been ethical and politics has been a joke for the last 50+ years. Everyone is bought and paid for and it's all theater. At least Trump made the $#@! entertaining and rustled the establishment a bit.
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Elections haven't been ethical and politics has been a joke for the last 50+ years. Everyone is bought and paid for and it's all theater. At least Trump made the $#@! entertaining and rustled the establishment a bit.
Chris (07-31-2018)
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Can we please keep this apolitical? I am trying to avoid politics in this thread.Originally Posted by Crepitus
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"The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.”
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Crepitus (07-31-2018)
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Is that what you prefer or do you think that there are lines that should not be crossed? What are your responses to the questions?
In quoting my post, you affirm and agree that you have not been goaded, provoked, emotionally manipulated or otherwise coerced into responding.
"The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.”
Mahatma Gandhi
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I don't prefer it, I just don't agree with the pretense that these are new problems. Trump shined a light on it all if anything, he didn't start it.
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Exactly why I stopped voting.
I guess with some they believe next time it'll work, just like some believe next time socialism will work. It won't, it's the system itself that f*ed up.
Last edited by Chris; 07-31-2018 at 08:09 PM.
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The Xl (07-31-2018)
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There is no pretence that these are new problems in general, but the questions in this OP, are focusing on the use of stolen information to discredit your opponent in an election. It would encompass information obtained from a stolen phone, through illegal wiretaps, bugging residences and offices as well as cybercrime. Is it acceptable for a candidate to use whatever dirt is available, no matter how it was obtained, to gain an advantage in an election? Should it be legal to do so?
In quoting my post, you affirm and agree that you have not been goaded, provoked, emotionally manipulated or otherwise coerced into responding.
"The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.”
Mahatma Gandhi
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Again, a reminder to all in this thread, leave out the personalities and politics. I don't want this to be about any particular politician.
In quoting my post, you affirm and agree that you have not been goaded, provoked, emotionally manipulated or otherwise coerced into responding.
"The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.”
Mahatma Gandhi
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The system is not some regime imposed by extra-terrestrial overlords. Doesn't it depend on what the electorate will tolerate? If the system is corrupt, who is really responsible for that state of affairs? The corrupt politicians or the people who turn a blind eye and vote for them anyway?
In quoting my post, you affirm and agree that you have not been goaded, provoked, emotionally manipulated or otherwise coerced into responding.
"The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.”
Mahatma Gandhi
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