The debasing of American politics

[whell]

Originally Posted by Boreas

So, now Ana Navarro, a Republican strategist, is a leftie?

That's not what I said, is it? Are you obtuse on purpose or does it just come naturally?

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by donquixote99

She mentioned a point she said Dan rather made, that what we're doing is like the Roman devolution from virtuous republic to an empire of blood spectacles. I've heard this idea before, but at this time, I find it hitting home.

BTW, while I liked the above point, I don't want to give the impression that Politics Girl is dry and scholarly. The following is more the tone in general:



That part starts about the 2:10 point. If folks don't look at anything else, that part should be checked-out. The body language is very eloquent!

here's that link again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fy3aT9-UA4

Not to worry I did not miss that part I fact I backed it up and ran it through again.

[Boreas]

Originally Posted by whell

That's not what I said, is it? Are you obtuse on purpose or does it just come naturally?

I assume you're talking about your hero's taxes.

“I will tell you what’s rigged,” Navarro said. “It’s a rigged system when a billionaire can pay no taxes and get away with it.”

You were saying?

[Pio1980]

Originally Posted by whell

One of the biggest lefty lies of this election cycle. But you can lap it up if you want to, Pio.

That was a paraphrased title for the link. And there is something of the Gold Rule in it.

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[Pio1980]

Dark Talk Of A Rigged Election Signals New Emphasis For Trump Campaign http://n.pr/2efRqts

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[Pio1980]

5 Reasons (And Then Some) Not To Worry About A 'Rigged' Election http://n.pr/2e0g0AF

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[Pio1980]

Why Trump's playing with fire on stolen election claim
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/18/politi...ion/index.html

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[whell]

Here's the debasing of American politics right here. Coordination and collusion between the Clinton campaign and PAC's. Hiring folks to agitate at Republican campaign events. Hiring folks to incite violence. Bravo Democrats.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IuJ...ature=youtu.be

And here's one of the folks mentioned in the video - Ms Rodriguez who claims to have been behind the protest at the Trump rally in Chicago earlier this year - being paid by the Clinton campaign.

https://beta.fec.gov/data/disburseme...12%2F31%2F2016

[whell]

Originally Posted by Boreas

I assume you're talking about your hero's taxes.

The tax return that showed up magically and anonymously at the NY Times from the 1990's.

Originally Posted by Boreas

“I will tell you what’s rigged,” Navarro said. “It’s a rigged system when a billionaire can pay no taxes and get away with it.”

You were saying?

One of the primary gripes was the taxes were not paid on $30 MM in income because the tax obligation was reduced by legally claiming a tax deduction (capital losses) as a credit against the tax. Well, Johnny, if that's a rigged system, then anyone here who's ever sold stock, or a mutual fund, or a piece of real property for a loss is participating in a "rigged system".

That includes me, since I sold an investment in a mutual fund a few years back, and was able to carry over the capital loss against future tax obligations.

[nailer]

Originally Posted by Boreas

So, now Ana Navarro, a Republican strategist, is a leftie?

Maybe she's been duped by those mean/nasty lefties.