Tiberius Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Romney, R-Utah, backed up his decision by saying it’s not “written in the stars” that the court should have a liberal bent, and Trump’s pick will tip the nation’s high court to become more conservative. It’s “appropriate,” he told reporters at the Capitol, “for a nation which is, if you will, center right, to have a court which reflects a set of right points of view.” https://apnews.com/be4aa94786c66bd13763ea8ee30e08a6 The only thing making the government right wing is the Constitution under representing voters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Maybe flesh out what you mean by 3 minutes ago, Tiberius said: only thing making the government right wing is the Constitution under representing voters Do you mean the electoral college? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFT Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Hello, This is a friendly notice to inform you that the following post was created by a troll(s) on this forum. The creator of this post has no intentions of having an adult conversation on the topic they’re intending to create. While the content or expressions listed by said poster may reflect an actual perspective, the perspective is overshadowed by this posters history of creating topics that are meant to instigate, spam and disrupt an otherwise civilized political conversation. You can view the content against the poster’s reputation to make an informed decision for yourself (if you choose). The best way to remove said posters, spam and instigation from a forum is to not respond beyond this message. Thank you. 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, Tiberius said: The only thing making the government right wing is the Constitution BINGO!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tiberius Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 49 minutes ago, Buffalo Timmy said: Maybe flesh out what you mean by Do you mean the electoral college? That’s fine, but is that the only way you think Democrats are under represented? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, Tiberius said: That’s fine, but is that the only way you think Democrats are under represented? elections have consequences... said in my best obamanation voice... Edited September 22, 2020 by Foxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, Foxx said: elections have consequences... said in my best obamanation voice... Doesn’t change the fact this is a center left population and conservative (for now) governing system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All_Pro_Bills Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 46 minutes ago, Buffalo Timmy said: Maybe flesh out what you mean by Do you mean the electoral college? The electoral college was created as a prerequisite for smaller populations states to ratify the agreement. The concern was a few large population states could control the Federal government (however small it was at the start) and dictate policy to the majority of smaller population states. This is no less true today than it was in 1787 given the enormous power vested in the Federal government. Proportional government supporting states rights was also central to the creation of the Senate with equal representation and the House which is divided among the states based on population. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Just now, All_Pro_Bills said: The electoral college was created as a prerequisite for smaller populations states to ratify the agreement. The concern was a few large population states could control the Federal government (however small it was at the start) and dictate policy to the majority of smaller population states. This is no less true today than it was in 1787 given the enormous power vested in the Federal government. Proportional government supporting states rights was also central to the creation of the Senate with equal representation and the House which is divided among the states based on population. I understand all this- I was curious why he believes this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Tiberius said: Doesn’t change the fact this is a center left population and conservative (for now) governing system it's really not. get ready for the false popular vote mantra in 3...2...1 ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, All_Pro_Bills said: The electoral college was created as a prerequisite for smaller populations states to ratify the agreement. The concern was a few large population states could control the Federal government (however small it was at the start) and dictate policy to the majority of smaller population states. This is no less true today than it was in 1787 given the enormous power vested in the Federal government. Proportional government supporting states rights was also central to the creation of the Senate with equal representation and the House which is divided among the states based on population. Doesn’t change my point, center left country, EC helps conservatives, for now. 2 minutes ago, Foxx said: it's really not. get ready for the false popular vote mantra in 3...2...1 ... You just don’t understand how the system works then 4 minutes ago, Buffalo Timmy said: I understand all this- I was curious why he believes this. I don’t disagree with the premise there, but it subverts popular rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Tiberius said: Romney, R-Utah, backed up his decision by saying it’s not “written in the stars” that the court should have a liberal bent, and Trump’s pick will tip the nation’s high court to become more conservative. It’s “appropriate,” he told reporters at the Capitol, “for a nation which is, if you will, center right, to have a court which reflects a set of right points of view.” https://apnews.com/be4aa94786c66bd13763ea8ee30e08a6 The only thing making the government right wing is the Constitution under representing voters While this thread in theory is one of the OP's better threads it still points to the need to impose a limit on threads over a one week or one month period. This is a more organic idea by him but still is just one piece in the 10,000 piece puzzle of various light clouds and blue sky with extremely minimal variation or contrast. By the way the Bastille and the guillotine were products of popular rule. While we all like to put light slams on one another here I wish that the OP would consider if the cultural revolution that happened during the 1960's happened a generation or two earlier that he along with others might not be here today if the mothers had a choice to abort those fetuses. A person might say so what but it would be ironic to ponder that thought on a board that provides a source of satisfaction to that same person that they otherwise would have never experienced. While we are at it would we have had Einstein or any of the other numerous contributors of the 20th Century from a poor background or even a middle class or rich background if the choice to abort was as easy as deciding what we want for dinner? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 hour ago, All_Pro_Bills said: The electoral college was created as a prerequisite for smaller populations states to ratify the agreement. The concern was a few large population states could control the Federal government (however small it was at the start) and dictate policy to the majority of smaller population states. This is no less true today than it was in 1787 given the enormous power vested in the Federal government. Proportional government supporting states rights was also central to the creation of the Senate with equal representation and the House which is divided among the states based on population. ...and it has worked just fine since 1787.......until the Pantsuit lost and the Dems cried foul, demanding its abolishment......so if Trump wins the popular vote and Sleepy Joe wins the EC, due to Cali & NY's rampant "blueness", is it THEN a keeper?......a tad hypocritical?...naw, no way................. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubs Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 The entire left/right spectrum is a fallacy intended to show both ends as supreme authoritarian control. It make no sense In the United States, maybe Europe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, dubs said: The entire left/right spectrum is a fallacy intended to show both ends as supreme authoritarian control. It make no sense In the United States, maybe Europe. ...but doesn't "the middle" require "bi-partisan compromise"?........and when the hell is the LAST time you saw THAT?.....a Congressional approval rating of 18% tells me these 535 clowns would fight over what day it is......BUT they're "doing the people's business"...I do "my business" EVERY morning at 5:30AM.......SAME result......at least I'm "relieved"..... Edited September 22, 2020 by OldTimeAFLGuy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 17 minutes ago, RochesterRob said: While this thread in theory is one of the OP's better threads it still points to the need to impose a limit on threads over a one week or one month period. This is a more organic idea by him but still is just one piece in the 10,000 piece puzzle of various light clouds and blue sky with extremely minimal variation or contrast. By the way the Bastille and the guillotine were products of popular rule. While we all like to put light slams on one another here I wish that the OP would consider if the cultural revolution that happened during the 1960's happened a generation or two earlier that he along with others might not be here today if the mothers had a choice to abort those fetuses. A person might say so what but it would be ironic to ponder that thought on a board that provides a source of satisfaction to that same person that they otherwise would have never experienced. While we are at it would we have had Einstein or any of the other numerous contributors of the 20th Century from a poor background or even a middle class or rich background if the choice to abort was as easy as deciding what we want for dinner? Yes, censorship is the answer. Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, Tiberius said: Yes, censorship is the answer. Wow Yeah, letting people with agendas chit bomb the place is the answer. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Buffalo Timmy said: I understand all this- I was curious why he believes this. It is a "feeling" of his. No evidence. Just the constant repetition that the population is growing more and more liberal. He will need watching come November 4th. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, RochesterRob said: Yeah, letting people with agendas chit bomb the place is the answer. Wow. ....well chit favors chit bombs, right?.......consider the source......Fecal Freddie....AGAIN............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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