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The state of the republican party

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by NewRoxFan, Feb 21, 2021.

  1. glynch

    glynch Contributing Member

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    Point taken that Trump was much worse. but no need to try to justify the influence peddling of Biden's son. Have you ever consider that this is not really the moderate position (which you strive mightily for) and hurts the case against the corruption of the Republicans?
     
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    Should the Republicans rename their party to the Anti-Democratic Party? It would signify that they wish to have only conservatives vote and that they primarily stand for resisting any changes that the Democratic Party might want that would help non GOP voters.
     
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    Huh? How am I justifying the influence peddling of Biden's son? What does any of this have to do with a "moderate position"?
     
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    With special guest...

     
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    serious question: what does a moderate position mean in the current circumstances?

    current circumstances have existed for some time
     
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    Regarding children of politicians being given positions of power and influence in their parents' Administrations? I have no idea what the "moderate position" is. You might want to ask Glynch.
     
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    You mean the appearance of influence peddling. You have a high standard and it's not a bad one (although quite idealistic). But you do know that that appearance (which some assume are facts instead) is hugely influenced by the media and political opponents? It seems the moderate position is to judge carefully while the more extreme position is to not even allow an appearance even though that can be socially manipulated.
     
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    Apparently boomers don't know how to spell check.
     
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    ivanka is 40 years old, and had at least two official positions within trump's administration (senior advisor in his administration and director of the Office of Economic Initiatives and Entrepreneurship). Hardly a "child".

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    All made in China. Ivanka loves her Chinese patents.
     
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    Or they love Armenian music?

     
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    Biden's son was making money off of Ukraine due to his father's connections. I was not talking about being given positions in the Administration.

    I was referring to your post "It's a good thing that Hunter Biden wasn't given an position in the Administration or allowed to sit in for his father at major international meetings." Sort of using this to say Biden was better than Trump. Dugh, but I don't think this is the way to support Biden.

    BTW I agree it was a good thing Biden's son was not given a post.
     
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    deserves its own thread
     
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    "The Honorable KellyAnne Conway"...................WTF, I almost spit out my coffee, I guess they mean she honors her cult leader :D she certainly doesn't know how to tell the truth
     
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    Leading republican candidate for president building up his social media network... but somehow others are sneaking in too... :p

     
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