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Trump Wants to Give $2000 Instead of $600

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by glynch, Dec 24, 2020.

  1. justtxyank

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    Trump has escalated the drone strikes in the middle east. He has only kept out us out of conflicts where it benefited certain parties.
     
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    Correct...

    Trump's air strikes in Afghanistan dramatically increased civilian deaths: Report
    https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-afghanistan-middle-east-strikes-civilian-deaths

    Under Donald Trump, drone strikes far exceed Obama’s numbers
    https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2...rump-drone-strikes-far-exceed-obama-s-numbers

    Trump Inherited the Drone War but Ditched Accountability
    https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/05/22/obama-drones-trump-killings-count/
     
  3. Andre0087

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    Helping people in need? I think that's where the GOP draws the line...
     
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  4. justtxyank

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    But I want to specifically address what @Space Ghost said about Trump being / not being "evil."

    I think he's right. I don't think Trump is "evil" in the sense of a Hitler or Stalin where takes some pleasure in the death of people. I think we are incredibly lucky that he's more of a narcissistic buffoon than a sociopath. If he were an intelligent, devious, purposeful actor he might have done way more damage to democracy than he managed to as an uncaring, ignorant ass.
     
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    The difference between a sociopath and a narcissistic nut is the narcissist very much care how people see them. Not quit evil given the intention is self serving but if it is to the point that it kill people, it can almost be on the evil spectrum. He certainly don’t care about others, including if they die and so I can see why some call him evil. I’m not there but it’s not that far off.
     
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    Right, he doesn't care about anyone but himself even to the extent that it means people dying. I agree that is true. It's nuanced, but there is a difference between that and actively seeking to kill people to further your power.
     
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    That seems to fit the definition of evil to me.
     
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    trump's supporters in the house all appear to be voting *no* on the $2,000 that trump wanted...


     
  11. NewRoxFan

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    It's now going to the mcconnell/republican senate.

     
  12. NewRoxFan

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    Interesting to see how the GA republican senators vote on this. Btw, 21 cowardly republican House members abstained.
     
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    He’s been an active and willing accomplice in 300k deaths due to the virus. He’s lied about it for a year to further his power.
     
  14. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Abstentions are weak and gutless. They were elected to represent their districts. Show a backbone.
     
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    Texas congressman...

     
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    It’s possible Kevin doesn’t know how an economy works.
     
  17. Andre0087

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    I'm interested to see if Mitch even allows a vote on it.
     
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    As a Senator Rubio could actually compel a vote on the Bill given how closely divided the Senate is. If he and three other Republicans Senators wanted a vote in it they could compel McConnell to bring it to the floor.
     
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    The crypt keeper won’t let it pass.
     

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