Doc Brown
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No, it's the success of Paul, and the Freedom Caucus, who have saved Americans from another terrible healthcare law.
The failure was with the White House and Paul Ryan, who were unable to craft legislation that the Freedom Caucus could sign off on. They were unable to do their job.
Plus, it's unlikely to pass the Senate with the new CBO score. If history is an indicator, the GOP would be smart to keep the ACA in place and focus on tax reforms, passing budget, infrastructure, etc.. This new bill will be completely owned by the Republicans.
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Trump gave the media an out by being so specific about his tweets. The bigger problem is whether the FBI or other intelligence agency took liberties with their surveillance system privileges. That and the leaks to the media. Although, few people said "Deep Throat" should go to jail after Watergate.
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Sad to see Berman go, but I love the Sam Ponder pick.
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If repeal of the ACA fails, it will be because of these sort of intransigent members of the GOP. Holding out until you get everything you want, knowing that even if you did get all the concessions you were gunning for would lead to a failed outcome in regards to the vote, implies that
A) you are delusional
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B) you have no interest in negotiating in good faith and are in it for yourself.
Why the rush? They're changing this bill like crazy today to accommodate the Tea Party on the right thus leaving moderate Republicans in the dark and they want a vote tonight? I know the Dems pushed the ACA through quickly, but this last day scrambling seems crazy to me.
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Case Keenum would be my best guess if we don't draft a rookie QB early in the draft. Cardale Jones and him would fight for the backup spot. Colin Kaepernick is a long shot, but not completely out of the question.
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There is so much hypocrisy on both sides, it's not even funny. The Republican's biggest complaints about HRC were her lying, investigations and corruption. Where are the same complaints about Trump? On the flipside, the Democrats have now become obstructionists after detesting the resistance of the prior eight years.
I'm an independent who thinks both sides have some good ideas, and that agreeing to some middle ground is the only long-term solution. A large number of young people like me view this two party, polarized system as an inefficient joke.
I'm not trying to call anyone out. I'm just pointing out the ridiculousness on both sides.
New to politics? Neither side has ever held the moral high ground in my opinion in my lifetime and all but a few are bought and paid for. Hence, the populist draw with Trump and Sanders this election season. Of course, Trump is a phony populist con man while Sanders is a socialist who would bankrupt this country.
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If they're in love with a QB whether it's Watson, Trubisky, MaHomes, Kizer, etc...take him in the 1st and don't think twice. QB is too important. Luckily, if they aren't crazy about a QB we don't have to reach for one like we did for EJ.
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All Whaley's really proven to me is he's a fantastic defensive scout. The rest is up for debate. Darby, Hughes, Graham (albeit he slipped a little last year but was a good addition for '14 and '15), Z. Brown, and Alexander. I think Lawson and Ragland are going to be excellent now that we have a more competent coach. Even Kiko Alonso if you want to pin the 2013 draft on him gave us Shady. Preston Brown has been the only semi miss, but he was a 3rd rounder. I still think resigning Dareus and Hughes was worth the price and we'll see that this year now that we're back in a 4-3 with a more authoritative coach.
Some of Whaley's decisions on the offensive side have been good (Taylor, McCoy, Henderson, Gillislee). However, trading up for Watkins in a WR rich draft class and losing your next first round pick for it was a horrible decision. Hindsight's 20/20, but a good GM would of seen the potential in Mike Evans (who pry would of fallen to us), OBJ, Cooks, and even Benjamin. I don't know who was instrumental in picking EJ Manuel in the 1st round so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt there. Also, not resigning Hogan still makes no sense to me considering he's a proven #3 when we're thin at WR.
Hiring Ryan was obviously a huge mistake, but it's hard to tell who made the call on that one as ownership hasn't helped. I love the McDermott hire. Letting Byrd, Spiller, Mario, Woods, and Gilmore go will all be looked at as good decisions in a few years imo. Overall, he's done a good enough job to be the GM for at least one more year.
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Judge Napolitano says that British Intelligence provided Obama admin with surveillance data on Trump Tower phone conversations
by Thomas Lifson
Original ArticleWell, Fox News just axed the judge.
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Today's testimony confirmed that Trump lied about Obama and the British, and that Russia influenced the election by their selective campaign against Clinton to favor Trump. While those facts were already widely known, the biggest news was that the FBI has been investigating the Trump-Russia scandal since July, but didn't disclose it before the election because he "doesn't discuss ongoing investigations". Really? He was willing to comment on the Clinton email investigation (which amounted to nothing) but was politically damaging. It was a clear double standard. He should have disclosed neither, but once he discussed Clinton he should have done the same about Trump and let the voters decide. His double standard only exacerbated the effect of the Russian influence.
Yeah, that was the first thing that went through my mind when he said that. There's no way to prove that had a significant impact, but I doubt it cost her the election as she ran a horrible campaign.
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Here's my opinions and predictions:
-Will they come up with enough evidence to prove Russia and Trump colluded? No. I'm guessing it all will be circumstantial.
-Should Trump apologize about baseless accusations of Obama wiretapping Trump tower? Yes. Will he? No.
-Should the intelligent agencies get to the bottom of who leaked classified information? Yes. Will they? No.
-Was their communication between Trump Operatives and Assange about what and when to release hacked DNC emails? Yes. Roger Stone admitted to it and it's why he left campaign early on.
-Did released wikileaks DNC e-mails of Podesta cost Hillary the election? NO. Hillary's reputation was already tarnished enough and rightfully so.
-Do I find it funny the FBI got involved with finding Brady's Superbowl Jerseys? Yes.
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Why don't you just quit following football if it bothers you that much?
Because I've been a die hard Bills fan for 30 years and football is the best sport in the world to watch. I watch boxing, but would never enter the ring.
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Poor guy. I pray it continues to progress as slowly as possible. I would think long and hard about ever letting my kid play football like I did. These college football players have to ask themselves is the money in the NFL worth the health risks. I hope Aaron Williams doesn't return to football.
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Mike Williams just because of how high he was drafted. Tom Cousineau gave us the 1st round pick used to pick Jim Kelly so he may have been one of our best.
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To think it was only 11 months ago when he was introducing Trump at his Buffalo rally. We got conned.
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Hey, we are sorry for lying
President POS ®
He really needs to stop watching cable news and rely on his intelligence reports. Of course, that's like asking a 3 year old to stay still for an hour at church.
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Why do you bring up the fact that he only got 46% of the vote? Is that supposed to mean something?
I mean, it does mean something. It means HIllary lost. But are you trying to suggest that after beating the most corrupt and deceptive candidate ever, that somehow the problem with this country is Trump?
When limos are burning and traffic is blocked and police are beaten and women are dressed like vaginas, you think Trump is the sole reason the country is divided politically?
No. This country was divided long before Trump was on the scene. I simply bring it up because if he follows through with all his promises more than half of the country will still disapprove of him so how is he going to expand his base? Hillary had the charisma of a dead rat and is one of the most corrupt politicians to ever run. If he doesn't find a way to expand his base he won't win in 2020 as they'll be a candidate way more likable than Hillary come 2020. I think investing in infrastructure is key as people can actually see a president making improvements to the crappy roads they drive on every day.
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Why are people upset with Trump doing what he said he would? He got voted into office based on such things as reducing regulations and building the wall. It is the people's wish.
Keep in mind he only got 45.94% of the vote and he's one of the most controversial presidents in our lifetime due to his campaign rhetoric and the fact we continue to be a divided nation politically. One way to look at this is his approval rating was the lowest ever entering office and has stayed about the same throughout the first two months (45% average) despite the economy doing well. Expanding the base is vital to the midterm elections and his chances in 2020. He is coming through on a lot of his campaign promises (but that only appeases his base). One way I think will help him expand his base is investing in our infrastructure. Only the most conservative right wing of the party would be against that. Ultimately though it will be how he handles health care that will define his first couple of years as president and I wish him the best of luck as his true tests as a negotiator will be on full display.
I have no problem with any of the cuts he made although he pry could of kept funding for meals and wheels and I'm sure with the public backlash they will scrap that cut when they pass the budget. I like that we're spending more money on our military and our veterans. Maybe not as much on our military that the neocons like, but you can't appease everybody.
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Whaley may try to get him back for a 3rd round pick.
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Cutting funding for Meals on Wheels may be overdoing it a bit considering the older you were the more likely you voted for Trump. I know we need more funding for a big/bad military to make up for our big/bad military, but cutting Meals on Wheels won't go over well.
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Bills got worse this off season really. Signed a bunch of scrubs for the most part, and lost gilmore, aaron williams, robert woods, robey coleman, Zac Brown. Probably more I am missing
They also have a new coaching staff that can immediately elevate a team. I'm excited to see Hughes, K. Williams, and Dareus in a 4-3 defense. Ragland and Watkins will be back for hopefully the entirety of the season (more confident in Ragland). They upgraded safety and kicker with Hyde and Hauschka. They resigned Alexander and Mills. They still have the draft to upgrade their secondary and WR's. All is not lost.
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A final push? Adding Cooks and getting Gronk along with signing Gilmore and resigning Hightower, Brady may have to throw left handed just to make it fair.
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This is an interesting pew article http://www.people-press.org/2016/09/13/2-party-affiliation-among-voters-1992-2016 showingwhat party millenials (age 18-35) identify with as white millenials are pretty even in party affiliation or whether they lean left or right is at 47% for both parties. However, non white millenials lean Democratic at 73% compared to Republicans at 19%. Democrats imo have put their long term strategy in playing identity politics to cater to minorities as they know that group will only increase. However, they lost many white blue collar workers because of this as white people who don't go to college have gravitated more towards the Republican party from 41% in '92 to 59% today. However, white college graduates moved towards the Democratic party to 48% today compared with 41% in '92. The parties have somewhat flipped their base when it comes to white voters based on education level. I just find all this interesting. I'm guessing in 2020 it's going to be really close again.
The Affordable Care Act II - Because Mr. Obama Loves You All
in Politics, Polls, and Pundits
Posted · Edited by Doc Brown
I agree with everything you typed (although the CBO score may shape public opinion which is everything to them). From my limited understanding of the founding fathers, they wanted to make the federal government difficult for bills to get passed through in order to give more power to the states. That's why they have the 60-40 rule in the Senate. I think it was Nixon who pushed the nuclear option requiring a simple majority. Harry Reid got greedy and employed the nuclear option and that has driven the parties even farther apart as Republicans are following Reid's nuclear option on almost all the cabinet appointees. As you said, cable news, social media, and talk radio is a huge reason this country is so divided. Just looking at these boards. Like this Gorsich pick. Dems are filibustering it for payback of the Republicans not having a vote on Gardner. Now, the nuclear option will open up for Supreme Court nominees. I feel like both parties are just being childish because all they care about is winning reelection and that means gridlock. I guess now that the GOP controls all three branches maybe they'll get something of value done. Not a good start though.