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William Thornton wrote:In a sense, the bridge club widow is right, though support is not absolute. The problem with the trumphaters is that they want to overturn a legitimately elected president.
William Thornton wrote:The problem you have, Keith, is that you come across as asking legit questions but underneath it is utter contempt for anyone who would do anything but lynch Trump. 'How could all these rednecks and rubes elect this guy', is the approach.
William Thornton wrote:It's all on display here...daily. I wouldn't have voted for Obama in a millenium but didn't spend all my waking hours trashing him.
But will that translate into a good Presidency? I am still hopeful for economic benefits to the lower/middle class with a purported $1T over 10 years infrastructure program. I am waiting to see details, particularly if the workers wages will be increased or if the CEOs will pull in the majority of the new government bucks (the economic multiplier is much higher with lower/middle class increases - they tend to spend it supporting economic growth/tax revenues, not hoard it).
I have some hopes that Trump will recall the majority of these troops to a more noble purpose that does not inflame greater hatred of the US. Time will tell.
Joseph Patrick wrote:From Gerry Milligan...
William, you said, "It's all on display here...daily. I wouldn't have voted for Obama in a millenium (sic) but didn't spend all my waking hours trashing him." While I appreciate what you said about not trashing President Obama, why would you not ever vote for him? Is it because of LBJ getting the voting rights passed (as many, even LBJ, acknowledging the losing of the South?) Or does the answer reside in Michael Emerson's publication, "Divided by Faith, Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race? To quote you "Inquiring minds want to know."
William Thornton wrote:Joseph Patrick wrote:From Gerry Milligan...
William, you said, "It's all on display here...daily. I wouldn't have voted for Obama in a millenium (sic) but didn't spend all my waking hours trashing him." While I appreciate what you said about not trashing President Obama, why would you not ever vote for him? Is it because of LBJ getting the voting rights passed (as many, even LBJ, acknowledging the losing of the South?) Or does the answer reside in Michael Emerson's publication, "Divided by Faith, Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race? To quote you "Inquiring minds want to know."
Has nothing to do with LBJ. Has nothing to do with race. You're so far afield I doubt we could even have the conversation.
Joseph Patrick wrote:William Thornton wrote:Joseph Patrick wrote:From Gerry Milligan...
William, you said, "It's all on display here...daily. I wouldn't have voted for Obama in a millenium (sic) but didn't spend all my waking hours trashing him." While I appreciate what you said about not trashing President Obama, why would you not ever vote for him? Is it because of LBJ getting the voting rights passed (as many, even LBJ, acknowledging the losing of the South?) Or does the answer reside in Michael Emerson's publication, "Divided by Faith, Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race? To quote you "Inquiring minds want to know."
Has nothing to do with LBJ. Has nothing to do with race. You're so far afield I doubt we could even have the conversation.
So, that is your answer? Ducking?
William Thornton wrote:But you implied that racism was the reason and it was specifically directed at me. You are smart enough to understand that.
I wouldn't vote for hil in 10,000 years. Am I sexist as well?
Joseph Patrick wrote:William Thornton wrote:But you implied that racism was the reason and it was specifically directed at me. You are smart enough to understand that.
I wouldn't vote for hil in 10,000 years. Am I sexist as well?
William, my two examples are valid. But were NOT directed at you specifically, but remain facts that are well known and verified. The reason my question was directed specifically at you was that YOU are the one who said you would not vote for Obama in a thousand years. As you will not (or is that cannot) answer a simple question, what are we left to think? And, given the Southern Baptist stance on a woman's place in church life, at first blush I would probably answer your last question as "yes."
William Thornton wrote:Joseph Patrick wrote:William Thornton wrote:But you implied that racism was the reason and it was specifically directed at me. You are smart enough to understand that.
I wouldn't vote for hil in 10,000 years. Am I sexist as well?
William, my two examples are valid. But were NOT directed at you specifically, but remain facts that are well known and verified. The reason my question was directed specifically at you was that YOU are the one who said you would not vote for Obama in a thousand years. As you will not (or is that cannot) answer a simple question, what are we left to think? And, given the Southern Baptist stance on a woman's place in church life, at first blush I would probably answer your last question as "yes."
Then, never mind. Apparently, you know all you need to know. Good luck.
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