No, the guy who couldn't sing on AI was kept around by the producers (seriously, audience votes are meaningless) because he got them ratings.
Trump is around because, compared to the rest of the field, he's a reasonable choice.
At this point, it's more about name recognition than anything else, anyway, and almost nobody can beat Trump for name recognition in the US.
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Remember the season of American Idol that had the guy who couldn't sing? He got really far into the season because people kept voting for him as a joke and to see what would happen. The non cynical part of me is really really hoping that Trump's support is along those lines rather than actually believing in him. People just want to see what will happen. The cynical part of me could see people doing something like that because they don't take any of this seriously enough.
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Reading over coverage of yesterday's debate, I'm frankly baffled that Trump was, and still IS, considered the front runner. Can someone explain to me how he's taken seriously as a politician? As a Canadian with wildly liberal leanings, it's like speaking a different language - I simply cannot grasp the fact that he's in the race, never mind in the lead!
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Originally posted by Greenday View PostI do not doubt his friends and the people working for him retaliated to get at his enemies. There's no debate about that. But unless you can prove CHRISTIE did it himself, I don't care what staffers did if he didn't have knowledge of it before it happened. I don't always blame people for stuff the people under them..
"I'm a complete idiot surrounded by people of poor moral standards and I'm not even aware of it" is not exactly the most robust of mitigating circumstances. It's true that you should never attribute to malice what can be attributed to stupidity, but I don't want stupidity in a President, either.
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Megyn Kelly is actually going after Rubio for possibly supporting an exception for incest/rape in abortion bans and Trump just invoked Reagan.
This is awe inspiring.
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Originally posted by Greenday View PostI said my area. I didn't say my state. Do you think the people in Toronto are up to date on farming as compared to people who live in the farmland an hour outside of it?
Originally posted by Greenday View PostI do not doubt his friends and the people working for him retaliated to get at his enemies. There's no debate about that. But unless you can prove CHRISTIE did it himself, I don't care what staffers did if he didn't have knowledge of it before it happened. I don't always blame people for stuff the people under them.
Originally posted by Greenday View PostAfter the Republicans in Texas trying to rewrite history, I think the teacher's unions are huge threat to education.
So your personal anecdote doesn't matter here. -.-
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Originally posted by jedimaster91 View PostThose of you attempting any drinking games for the debate, try not to get alcohol poisoning, k?
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Those of you attempting any drinking games for the debate, try not to get alcohol poisoning, k?
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Originally posted by Gravekeeper View PostYeah, thats kind of the thing. It was 100% for his own personal gain for a possible presidential bid and contrary to the will of his constituents because fuck them, he's gonna run for president, why would he need Jersey anymore?
Originally posted by Gravekeeper View PostSeriously? His deputy chief of staff, political appointees and one of his childhood friends all spontaneously put together a conspiracy to retaliate against a mayor that did not endorse Christie? Then he was "cleared" by a firm that's one of his political donors who did not conduct any of its witness interviews under oath, did not record any of them and did not even transcribe any of them? But didn't reveal this till threatened with subpoena?
If you actually buy that, I would like to sell you the bridge in question.
Originally posted by Gravekeeper View PostNo, he said they were the single most destructive force in public education and needed to be punched in the face for, basically, endorsing Hillary. If you actually believe the line:
About the second largest teacher's union in the country ( cus teaching is such a cushy, overpaid and lavish profession that people are lining up for ) then I am delighted to inform you the bridge in question is now on sale for 50% off.
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Interestingly, most (if not all) of those chosen for what will undoubtedly be a pandering, ego-stroking, mockery of a debate are all semi-regular Fox "news" contributors (and one former host). Or maybe I'm being too skeptical, and it winds up being an unbiased, cohesive debate without a hint of false-patriotism, sensationalism, and tired, overused Conservative rhetoric and propaganda. But somehow, I think this will be as entertaining and pathetic as I'm anticipating.
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Don't forget that Christie also seems to be under the opinion that Kansas has a brilliant economic system... >_>
I can't believe anyone who is even vaguely informed could consider him a rational choice.
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Originally posted by Greenday View PostThis is the first time I've heard about the pig gestation crates. Not surprising since that has nothing to do with the areas I've lived in and farming not being big in those specific areas.
Originally posted by Greenday View PostBridge closings? Until someone can prove Chris Christie was the one who ordered the shutdown of those lanes, this is a non-issue if you really think about it.
If you actually buy that, I would like to sell you the bridge in question.
Originally posted by Greenday View PostHe never said teachers deserve a punch in the face. He said the corrupt teachers unions do and quite frankly, I agree.
"They’re not for education for our children; they’re for greater membership, greater benefits, greater pay for their members, and they are the single most destructive force in public education in America"
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Originally posted by Gravekeeper View PostThree words: Pig gestation crates.
Never mind the bridge thing or the fact he just said teachers deserve a punch in the face. >.>
He's a corrupt asshole.
Bridge closings? Until someone can prove Chris Christie was the one who ordered the shutdown of those lanes, this is a non-issue if you really think about it. The mayor of Ft. Lee didn't back Christie so a few of the guys who work under Christie arranged it to get back at him. For some reason, Christie opponents refuse to believe that people can't act without orders. Prove he ordered it and it'll be an issue worth considering (Good luck with that since no one else can).
He never said teachers deserve a punch in the face. He said the corrupt teachers unions do and quite frankly, I agree.
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Originally posted by Greenday View PostI still like Chris Christie. He's pretty moderate. Just very outspoken and if you disagree with him, he's going to call you out. If he thinks something is wrong with society, he'll say it instead of being scared to speak his mind.
Never mind the bridge thing or the fact he just said teachers deserve a punch in the face. >.>
He's a corrupt asshole.Last edited by Gravekeeper; 08-06-2015, 02:33 AM.
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