Questioning American Politics?

[luv2]

Did our continental plates shift? Did we just decide to become a country that establishes a selected monarchy on the will of a few? What happened to voting? What happened to our elected officials? Do they blindly follow the party? Do political parties not hold elections anymore? These questions have unfolded since President Joe Biden stepped down from the democratic election. It's up to us, the concerned American citizens, to question and demand answers about this shift in our political landscape. 
When did America become a monarchy? The " hierarchy" in the democratic party forced a democratically elected President who won the primary to step down from office. The time to decide was a year ago. However, they did nothing, and we, the people, are in a situation that we never asked. I am demanding answers. To some of these valid questions?

 

[Crusades]

Tweety said:

They are a bit subtle in their racist or misogynist talking points such as the DEI label. 

I disagree about the talking point.  Surely they are going to exaggerate the point, but the border hasn't necessarily been a high point of the Biden Administration and as we've discussed ad nauseam for some reason it's a huge issue with Republicans and they obviously are going to zero in on the issue because of her role in the administration.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2024/07/25/no-kamala-harris-is-not-the-border-czar-what-to-know-about-her-immigration-record/

This is not directed to you but, there's already a narrative that if you don't like Kamala then you are a racist misogynistic Nazi that hates women.... 

[Crusades]

luv2 said:

The Supreme Court is Trump's court, which is exactly why I want some form of a valid primary. If Project 2025 has taught me one thing, it is that the Democrats are playing chess, and the Republicans are playing the 3D version. To prevent this drama, I know having an in-person primary within the month to solidify and validate her candidacy is easier. The company and technology exist. 

The left media propaganist have lead you to believe that 2025 its some sort of secret code of Trump.  The creators have said it is not affiliated with any political candidate, Trump himself has denounced it and his administration has warned the group not to associate it with the Trump campaign.  

Trump called it ridiculous.  Really think Trump would call anything he created "ridiculous "? 🙄  Or allow anyone to take credit for it? He will promote his own initiative 47. Not allow some group to do it for him. 

This contradicts the unqualified diagnosis of a malignant narcissist.  

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The Heritage Foundation emphasized this week that Project 2025 doesn't speak for any candidate and is only offering recommendations, a

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Senior Trump adviser Danielle Alvarez pointed out that the campaign has been saying for months that these outside groups don't represent Trump. She stressed that the Trump team has its own policy proposals, Agenda 47, and the Republican platform.

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Trump blasted the plan last week, days after the president of the Heritage Foundation, Kevin Roberts, warned of the potential for political violence.

https://www.wosu.org/npr-news/2024-07-11/it-seems-like-project-2025-is-everywhere-but-what-is-it

Some have become victims democrat propaganda.  What's the saying? 

" propaganda works"? 

[toomuchbaloney]

Tweety said:

They are a bit subtle in their racist or misogynist talking points such as the DEI label. 

I disagree about the talking point.  Surely they are going to exaggerate the point, but the border hasn't necessarily been a high point of the Biden Administration and as we've discussed ad nauseam for some reason it's a huge issue with Republicans and they obviously are going to zero in on the issue because of her role in the administration.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2024/07/25/no-kamala-harris-is-not-the-border-czar-what-to-know-about-her-immigration-record/

Czar is Trump's word. It's supposed to evoke negativity.  

Republicans are nothing but disingenuous when it congress to immigration.  We expect their outrage and criticisms.  

[toomuchbaloney]

Beerman said:

Oops.....I forgot about Axios.

https://www.foxnews.com/media/media-rushes-declare-kamala-harris-border-czar-immigration-crisis-haunts-campaign

Yep. Our media is well known for publishing right wing narratives and language. Czar is the Trumpian moniker given to Harris, little more.  

[nursej22, MSN, RN]

As usual, the truth is more complicated than a sound bite tossed about by media politicians. Harris was tasked with :

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examining and improving the underlying conditions in the Northern Triangle of Central America—El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras—which has been racked by decades of poverty, war, chronic violence, and political instability.

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Most importantly, Harris spearheaded a public-private partnership that, as of March 2024, had secured commitments from major U.S. and multi-national companies to invest more than $5 billion in the region.

There are other details in this article about her role and accomplishments. 

https://time.com/7001817/kamala-harris-immigration/

Immigration has evolved, with more people arriving from Venezuela, Haiti, Ukraine, and  countries in Africa. I suppose as more authoritarians and dictatorships come to power, we will see more people trying to come our way, not to mention climate change refugees. 

Solving issues at the southern border is much more than building a wall and shooting people in the knee. But, that is more than the orange one can comprehend. 

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

Crusades said:

This is not directed to you but, there's already a narrative that if you don't like Kamala then you are a racist misogynistic Nazi that hates women.... 

Then stop saying racist misogynistic things.

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Tim Burchett, the Tennessee Republican representative, called Harris, the child of a Black Jamaican father and an Indian mother, a DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) hire – picked, that is, because she is Black, not because she's qualified. Donald Trump's running mate, JD Vance, insinuated that Harris is a welfare queen. "What the hell have you done other than collect a check?” he asked at a Michigan rally of Harris, a former state attorney general, US senator and now the vice-president. At the same time, social media posts showing Harris with her parents falsely claim she's not really Black, because her father is light-skinned.

  But yes, I'll agree that with some people criticism against her will presume it's racist.  We heard the same thing about Obama "I can't say a thing about him because it would mean I'm racist". 

Also, sometimes things are spun as racist when they aren't.  Maybe JD Vance didn't mean to make an association with welfare moms.  (Never mind his comment about childless people.)

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/jul/26/republican-kamala-harris-racist-sexist-attacks

https://newrepublic.com/article/184213/jezebel-attacks-kamala-harris-christian

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

Beerman said:

Oops.....I forgot about Axios.

https://www.foxnews.com/media/media-rushes-declare-kamala-harris-border-czar-immigration-crisis-haunts-campaign

I'm glad you're posting again.  I'm looking forward to your Harris bashing.

[toomuchbaloney]

Beerman said:

Trump rhetoric?  LOL

https://cdn.mrctv.org/videos/112016/112016-480p.mp4

What did you see and hear in that clip?  I heard people persistently trying to create the narrative that Harris was the "border czar" with pushback from the media.  Can you show me the presidential directive or statement which made Harris the "border czar"? In the absence of that, "border czar" is simply right wing rhetoric... all of which is intended to elevate Trump into the presidency.  

That seems pretty clear. 

[toomuchbaloney]

Crusades said:

Kinda conflicts with "democracy" 

Not at all.  That is the right wing rhetoric just now, however.  

[toomuchbaloney]

Crusades said:

The left media propaganist have lead you to believe that 2025 its some sort of secret code of Trump.  The creators have said it is not affiliated with any political candidate, Trump himself has denounced it and his administration has warned the group not to associate it with the Trump campaign.  

Trump called it ridiculous.  Really think Trump would call anything he created "ridiculous "? 🙄  Or allow anyone to take credit for it? He will promote his own initiative 47. Not allow some group to do it for him. 

This contradicts the unqualified diagnosis of a malignant narcissist.  

https://www.wosu.org/npr-news/2024-07-11/it-seems-like-project-2025-is-everywhere-but-what-is-it

Some have become victims democrat propaganda.  What's the saying? 

" propaganda works"? 

A "secret code"? What in the world are you talking about?  You believe a pathological liar and want others to believe him too.  I haven't forgotten that denial is Trump's opening defense.  Remember how he didn't know who EJeanne Carroll was or didn't  know anything about those payments to the porn star? 

Most of the people who wrote P2025 were associated with or a member of Trump's first corrupt administration or campaign.  What republican candidate or president do you suppose they were designing this manifesto for if not Trump?  

Haven't you noticed that Agenda 47 shares some important features with P2025? Maybe that's why he's not really promoting it.  

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

As facts matter:

White House   July 29, 2021

FACT SHEET: Strategy to Address the Root Causes of Migration in Central America

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On February 2, 2021, President Biden signed an Executive Order that called for the development of a Root Causes Strategy.

Since March, Vice President Kamala Harris has been leading the Administration's diplomatic efforts to address the root causes of migration from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.  She has worked with bilateral, multilateral, and private sector partners, as well as civil society leaders, to help people from the region find hope at home.  This complements work done throughout the U.S. government over the last six months to learn lessons from prior efforts and to consult with a wide range of stakeholders to inform the development of this strategy.

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is releasing the Root Causes Strategy....

The Vice President and the Administration have already taken action – notable accomplishments include:

Addressing immediate humanitarian needs including vaccines.  On April 26, Vice President Harris announced $310 million in urgent relief to help address the acute factors of migration, including from hurricanes, the pandemic, and drought caused by climate change.  To date, we have allocated over $250 million of the total funds, reaching over two million people.  We also provided over 10 million COVID vaccine doses to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Countering corruption and democratic backsliding.  Vice President Harris has been direct and unwavering in highlighting the problems of corruption, the need for reforms, and the vital importance of demonstrating commitment to the rule of law, judicial independence, human rights, and a strong civil society—including during her bilateral meeting in Guatemala.  Working with the Department of Justice, the Vice President launched an Anticorruption Task Force that will include U.S. prosecutors and law enforcement experts to investigate and prosecute corruption cases with a nexus in the United States and the region. 

Addressing security concerns of mutual interest.  Vice President Harris launched Anti-Migrant Smuggling Task Forces in both Mexico and Guatemala and secured commitments to increase border enforcement.  She reached an agreement with the Mexican government to restart the high-level dialogue focused on the trafficking of weapons and drugs.

Internationalizing our efforts.  The Vice President has said, "The United States cannot do this work alone.”  She has reached out to international partners to highlight the need for increased support for Central America and secured commitments from a number of countries.  She successfully encouraged the United Nations to develop a regional Humanitarian Response Plan to mobilize international donor support for the region. 

Working with the private sector.  On May 27, Vice President Harris launched a Call to Action for the private sector to make new commitments in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to expand economic opportunities.  The initial group of 12 companies and organizations committed to helping over 13 million people, offered to provide $750 million in resources, and established a non-profit organization to support economic development efforts in the region – The Partnership for Central America.  These initial commitments will provide financial services to small business owners, internet access and digital banking to rural communities, housing for low-income families, and reduced barriers to higher education...

 

Full report here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Root-Causes-Strategy.pdf

[Crusades]

toomuchbaloney said:

A "secret code"? What in the world are you talking about?  You believe a pathological liar and want others to believe him too.  I haven't forgotten that denial is Trump's opening defense.  Remember how he didn't know who EJeanne Carroll was or didn't  know anything about those payments to the porn star? 

Most of the people who wrote P2025 were associated with or a member of Trump's first corrupt administration or campaign.  What republican candidate or president do you suppose they were designing this manifesto for if not Trump?  

Haven't you noticed that Agenda 47 shares some important features with P2025? Maybe that's why he's not really promoting it.  

Your unqualified diagnosis of malignant narcissism for Trump doesn't fit with your speculation of his mental status. If Trump was the creator behind P2025 then he would double down and take credit for his idea. He most definitly wouldnt say his ideas are ridiculous.  This isn't within the scope of symptoms of a malignant narcissist.  

Again. Anyone can find similarities with anything. As a  nurse that apparently is also skilled in phycological you should know that picking out behaviors that are simular to mental illness symptoms does not make a diagnosis.  Same with families that think grandma has dementia because she lost her car keys and forgot someone's birthday. 

Your input would be more credible if you haven't denied and convinced yourself that Biden is sharp as ever and still do not believe that that there's any cognitive decline even when his own party convinced him to step down. 

Who cares what a group wrote in their little wish book. Doesn't matter. It's democrats bringing the most attention to it.