POLITICAL THREAD

[AustinTXCat]

MAGA memes are not the real world. 🤣

https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-pending-home-sales-jump-most-more-than-four-years-nar-says-2024-10-30/

I beg your pardon, Sam.

"The median existing-home price will rise to $410,700 in 2025, from a forecast for 2024 of $403,400, and to $420,000 in 2026, Yun said alongside updated NAR projections. The annual 30-year fixed mortgage rate will slide to 5.9% in 2025 but then move higher to 6.1% in 2026."

Median home prices in Q1, 2021 were $355K. Therefore, prices increased $55K since Joe/Kamala regime came into existence.

Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States

Graph and download economic data for Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States (MSPUS) from Q1 1963 to Q4 2024 about sales, median, housing, and USA.

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[megablue]

No, there are not "good arguments on both sides".

The big cities are shitholes and they would be determining the entire direction of the country (more than they do now) and there would be zero reason for the rest of the country to participate. Only idiots that want to destroy the country argue against the EC.

Every single position I've seen you take on here is leftist. Now, I appreciate you like to describe yourself as a moderate ... that you're above the fray (and so much better than us partisans), but you're simply a leftist who doesn't have the courage to admit your true position.

This piece does a good job of summing up my political make-up, especially the part about being uninterested in politics for most of my life. I am 72, have never been registered as a Democrat or Republican and have only voted twice in my lifetime. 2020 and 2024. My wife is the same way and I know a few others just like us … apolitical, pretty much, until the 2000 election. To my view, I can relate to why there were so many voters in 2000.

What we’re getting wrong about 2024’s “moderate” voters

The voters who could decide 2024 are a complicated bunch.

www.vox.com

Voter Turnout in Presidential Elections | The American Presidency Project

www.presidency.ucsb.edu

 

[BlueRunner11]

My pool is still open and pump running. Even 10 years ago I would have shut it down because of nights in the 20s by this point in November.
Don't believe me or the scientists.... Go ask a farmer.
The earth is warming period.
The only question now is the extent to which humans are the cause.

Talk to China and India. Until they get on board I’m keeping my plastic straws, gas stove, and my “carbon tax”

And to your last sentence, let’s not regress back to the Stone Age until you know that for sure.

97 out of 100 scientists agree with whoever is funding them. How did you not learn this during Covid following “the science?”

 

[DreadLox]

Electoral college helps small states and he is a 2nd generation governor of a small state. It just shows how the "elite" look down on the voters.

Actually, the opposite. The electoral college helps elites by making it possible for minority rule.

 

[HeismaNole]

No, there are not "good arguments on both sides".

The big cities are shitholes and they would be determining the entire direction of the country (more than they do now) and there would be zero reason for the rest of the country to participate. Only idiots that want to destroy the country argue against the EC.

Every single position I've seen you take on here is leftist. Now, I appreciate you like to describe yourself as a moderate ... that you're above the fray (and so much better than us partisans), but you're simply a leftist who doesn't have the courage to admit your true position.

Oh, he’s independent and reasonable but definitely not a leftist. He just has the exact views as a leftist and votes Democrat.

I make sure to tell people that just because I have UK hats, sweatshirts, jerseys, shorts, and go to the games does not mean I’m a Kentucky fan. I’m a reasonable impartial fan that has no bias. 😂

 

[Lost In FL]

This piece does a good job of summing up my political make-up, especially the part about being uninterested in politics for most of my life. I am 72, have never been registered as a Democrat or Republican and have only voted twice in my lifetime. 2020 and 2024. My wife is the same way and I know a few others just like us … apolitical, pretty much, until the 2000 election. To my view, I can relate to why there were so many voters in 2000.

What we’re getting wrong about 2024’s “moderate” voters

The voters who could decide 2024 are a complicated bunch.

www.vox.com

Voter Turnout in Presidential Elections | The American Presidency Project

www.presidency.ucsb.edu

Name 5 policies in which you agree with conservatives and not the left. You said you voted in 2020 and now 2024. How many times have you voted for the Republican candidate for POTUS?

And quoting vox does not help your "moderate" assertion.

Like many others on here, I used to be a registered Dim, but then I grew up.

 

[Lost In FL]

Oh, he’s independent and reasonable but definitely not a leftist. He just has the exact views as a leftist and votes Democrat.

I make sure to tell people that just because I have UK hats, sweatshirts, jerseys, shorts, and go to the games does not mean I’m a Kentucky fan. I’m a reasonable impartial fan that has no bias. 😂

He says he is 72, so I'm going to give him some grace. He may just not realize that he has been duped.

But your analogy is so Fing good. Well done.

 

[HymanKaplan]

Got to the Scott County Court House when it opened this morning. Stood in line for an hour to vote.

Far too many women voting for my liking. They really gum up the works (they take FAR too long to vote. It's like watching an old person try and order fast food.)

 

[HymanKaplan]

I can immediately identify the problem voters in front of me.

Women (unless they're with their husband.)

Sandals

Anyone that "studies" the sample ballot. (if you don't already know, then you're wasting time, and canceling out an informed vote.)

"Is this where I vote?" person.

 

[sambowieshin]

Talk to China and India. Until they get on board I’m keeping my plastic straws, gas stove, and my “carbon tax”

And to your last sentence, let’s not regress back to the Stone Age until you know that for sure.

97 out of 100 scientists agree with whoever is funding them. How did you not learn this during Covid following “the science?”

You are correct about China and India which is why 97 percent of scientists believe the warming is man made.
The warming has accelerated rapidly right in alignment with the rise of the Indian and Chinese economic booms.
Unfortunately it's probably going to reach crisis level before the world acts in unison on this issue.

 

[HeismaNole]

Got to the Scott County Court House when it opened this morning. Stood in line for an hour to vote.

Far too many women voting for my liking. They really gum up the works (they take FAR too long to vote. It's like watching an old person try and order fast food.)

Probably takes so long because of the selfies they have to take in the voting booth where they save the world by knowing no other issue but abortion.

80 years from now when we’re run by globalist commies, they will still vote for abortion. “Sure I’m a slave in the bread lines and the government has destroyed the west but they tell me I can kill my baby if I hypothetically ever had sex and got pregnant so I’ll keep voting for the regime although they don’t even bother counting ballots anymore.”

 

[sambowieshin]

I beg your pardon, Sam.

"The median existing-home price will rise to $410,700 in 2025, from a forecast for 2024 of $403,400, and to $420,000 in 2026, Yun said alongside updated NAR projections. The annual 30-year fixed mortgage rate will slide to 5.9% in 2025 but then move higher to 6.1% in 2026."

Median home prices in Q1, 2021 were $355K. Therefore, prices increased $55K since Joe/Kamala regime came into existence.

Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States

Graph and download economic data for Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States (MSPUS) from Q1 1963 to Q4 2024 about sales, median, housing, and USA.

fred.stlouisfed.org

Yeah.... A cheeseburger was a nickel in the 30s. 🤣
People are still buying cheeseburgers and houses.

 

[HymanKaplan]

I watched at LEAST 2 dozen women taking the I voted selfie.

When I was offered the sticker, I declined and mumbled something about wasting tax dollars on nonsense.

 

[sambowieshin]

I watched at LEAST 2 dozen women taking the I voted selfie.

When I was offered the sticker, I declined and mumbled something about wasting tax dollars on nonsense.

You sound like the life of the party and a ladies man.....or possibly Archie Bunker.

 

[BigBlueDave]

Electoral college helps small states and he is a 2nd generation governor of a small state. It just shows how the "elite" look down on the voters.

Andy is only advocating for the same situation he enjoys at the state level be enacted at the fed.

How much time did Andy campaign in Carlisle county compared to Fayette and Jefferson?

 

[sambowieshin]

Actually, the opposite. The electoral college helps elites by making it possible for minority rule.

It can also help fascist redneck movements like MAGA.
Regardless, it is minority rule.

 

[blubo]

Got to the Scott County Court House when it opened this morning. Stood in line for an hour to vote.

Far too many women voting for my liking. They really gum up the works (they take FAR too long to vote. It's like watching an old person try and order fast food.)

same here. i noticed lots of women voters, seemingly more than usual, but maybe not. concerning though

 

[HymanKaplan]

You sound like the life of the party and a ladies man.....or possibly Archie Bunker.

If you mean that I show up informed, don't waste time with nonsense, and try to keep things moving, because there are a lot of people waiting, then I'm guilty as charged.

I have zero doubt that from ballot in hand, until the scan, that you f*** it up at every possible turn.

 

[screwduke1]

Sure it matters. But the world - meaning the election - isn't perfect. Never has been, never will be. Be as POed as you like. So there are a few here & there as always. What Sam claims doesn't change a thing.

What do you propose doing about it? Shut the election down because of one illegal vote? If not, what?

Or ya know...the federal government could enforce federal law. Crazy idea I know.

 

[HymanKaplan]

The electoral college only bothers people that are too stupid to understand how/why it came about, and why it is necessary.

 

[the nail at the foul line]

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The background pic on his X account:

VH was pissed

 

[sambowieshin]

If you mean that I show up informed, don't waste time with nonsense, and try to keep things moving, because there are a lot of people waiting, then I'm guilty as charged.

I have zero doubt that from ballot in hand, until the scan, that you f*** it up at every possible turn.

"The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt."
Bertrand Russell

 

[blubo]

😅
what the hell it’s just funny

 

[GJNorman]

I beg your pardon, Sam.

"The median existing-home price will rise to $410,700 in 2025, from a forecast for 2024 of $403,400, and to $420,000 in 2026, Yun said alongside updated NAR projections. The annual 30-year fixed mortgage rate will slide to 5.9% in 2025 but then move higher to 6.1% in 2026."

Median home prices in Q1, 2021 were $355K. Therefore, prices increased $55K since Joe/Kamala regime came into existence.

Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States

Graph and download economic data for Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States (MSPUS) from Q1 1963 to Q4 2024 about sales, median, housing, and USA.

fred.stlouisfed.org

more pandemics started during the trump presidency. No pandemics started during Biden presidency

 

[blubo]

You start to think of some really good possibilities for who Trump will put where during his 2nd administration.

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hopin’ and prayin’

 

[HymanKaplan]

"The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure
Bertrand Russell

He was talking about you, chief...

 

[AustinTXCat]

** Wise Words Department **

“Good for you, you have a heart, you can be a liberal. Now, couple your heart with your brain, and you can be a conservative.”

― Glenn Beck

 

[HymanKaplan]

more pandemics started during the trump presidency. No pandemics started during Biden presidency

Well Norman, you did it. After years and years of idiocy in this thread, you managed to top it all; and in only two sentences.

 

[GJNorman]

Trump

Well Norman, you did it. After years and years of idiocy in this thread, you managed to top it all; and in only two sentences.

I got more. Gimme a sec

 

[HymanKaplan]

Trump

I got more. Gimme a sec

Yes, I'm absolutely positive that you are chock full of stupid.

 

[the nail at the foul line]

What is his new name? My mission in life is give him constant hell.

GJ

He is totally focused on the environment, he seems to know a lot about the hispanic community, particularly Puerto Ricans. He's actually funny sometimes. I don't know what happened to the long-winded post that say nothing.

 

[berniecarbo]

Got to the Scott County Court House when it opened this morning. Stood in line for an hour to vote.

Far too many women voting for my liking. They really gum up the works (they take FAR too long to vote. It's like watching an old person try and order fast food.)

Where I voted, there was a sign that said if there is a line you are allowed a maximum of four minutes in the voting booth.

 

[UKUGA]

Far too many women voting for my liking. They really gum up the works (they take FAR too long to vote. It's like watching an old person try and order fast food.)

My mom’s husband used to ask McDonald’s to “double grill” his burger. 😡

 

[GJNorman]

Trump ended his presidency with a Dow in the 20,000s

Biden is gonna end his presidency with a Dow in the 40,000s

Trump finished with high unemployment

Biden finishing with low unemployment. 4.1%

Trump finished with lower wages

Biden finishing with higher wages

Trump housing prices were 20 percent less than Bidens

Trump money market rates were 0.0

Biden money market rates are 4.0-5.5 %

 

[the nail at the foul line]

Trump ended his presidency with a Dow in the 20,000s

Biden is gonna end his presidency with a Dow in the 40,000s

Trump finished with high unemployment

Biden finishing with low unemployment. 4.1%

Trump finished with

Biden finishing with higher wages

Trump housing prices were 20 percent less than Bidens

Trump money market rates were 0.0

Biden money market rates are 4.0-5.5 %

This is Crow.

 

[GJNorman]

GJ

He is totally focused on the environment, he seems to know a lot about the hispanic community, particularly Puerto Ricans. He's actually funny sometimes. I don't know what happened to the long-winded post that say nothing.

I’ll take that. I don’t have any puerto friends, but i did visit PR twice. Beautiful golf and hotels. Beautiful island.

 

[the nail at the foul line]

I’ll take that. I don’t have any puerto friends, but i did visit PR twice. Beautiful golf and hotels. Beautiful island

Why do you support people that jail someone for a joke? Doesn't that disturb you. That really should disturb you.

 

[Girthang]

Do you honestly think he doesn’t know that? Just the fact that you’re responding to him means that you’re playing into his hands. He’s just trying to spread propaganda. Stop giving him an opportunity to lie.

The absolute truth about the leftists here is that they are hateful people that would just as soon slit someone's throat if they thought there was something in it for them and no way they'd get caught.

They refuse to EVER take responsibility for or condemn the things that their politicians, activists, heroes, and stars do and have done. They don't care that someone's daughter was raped and murdered unless it was a "Christian" or "conservative" that did it. They still don't care about the rape or murder of a person. It's just a tool to redirect attention from them and their ilk

They would never protest nor mourn the wrongful death of a person with differing ideology, just like the vast majority of African American, leftist activists don't protest the wrongful deaths of people they see as different from them in appearance or ideology. (I have yet to see one do anything of the sort.)

It's not about people for the left. It's about power. It's not about rights, but about leverage. It's not about "equity" but about graft and personal gain. They don't care even about those like them, if it means they have less, truth be told. They'd curb stomp a fellow looter for the last 70" QLED.

People need to recognize that

 

[GJNorman]

Why do you support people that jail someone for a joke? Doesn't that disturb you. That really should disturb you.

I’m deeply against wrongful jail time. This has been going on forever. Problem has improved with DNA evidence and time

 

[blue cincy]

Guys, we have 2 more days. If you have not voted, which I have not yet, then do your duty. I do not care if you are a democrat / republican / politically identify as a shrub, get out and do your duty. I do care if you are not a Citizen, stay home, you are not allowed.

Seriously, no matter who wins, we all better pray for the old leader to make the transition easy, do his job for 3 more months. Pray for the new leadership, pray for them to make the best decisions for the USA people. I have a feeling the polls are off. Like they have been the last 2 elections. We will see.

Do you and what you feel is best for this country. That is all that matters.