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RE: Democrat Convention Thread - BmorePat87 - 08-01-2016 (08-01-2016, 03:22 AM)JustWinBaby Wrote: And what Gary Johnson is saying is that states can still do as they choose, just that not every single one of 50 states should be dictated to by a federal mandate. You realize that the states that adopted it chose to adopt it, right? There was no federal mandate to adopt it. This is why his answer is stupid. He was asked about education policy adopted by individual states, not the federal government, and stated he did not support it because individual states should be in charge of adopting policy, not the federal government. RE: Democrat Convention Thread - GMDino - 08-01-2016 http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2016/08/01/3804041/conversation-trumps-veterans-co-chair-khizr-khan/ Quote:A Conversation With Trump’s Veterans Co-Chair About Khizr Khan RE: Democrat Convention Thread - JustWinBaby - 08-01-2016 (08-01-2016, 04:45 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: You realize that the states that adopted it chose to adopt it, right? There was no federal mandate to adopt it. There were federal funding incentives to adopt it, and I don't believe you could pick-and-choose parts to adopt. So not really a free and independent choice, no? RE: Democrat Convention Thread - Belsnickel - 08-01-2016 (08-01-2016, 06:44 PM)JustWinBaby Wrote: There were federal funding incentives to adopt it, and I don't believe you could pick-and-choose parts to adopt. I thought the incentives were tied t adopting standards meeting certain requirements, not necessarily CC. RE: Democrat Convention Thread - BmorePat87 - 08-01-2016 (08-01-2016, 06:44 PM)JustWinBaby Wrote: There were federal funding incentives to adopt it, and I don't believe you could pick-and-choose parts to adopt. Having standards that were similar to common core standards were one of many things that could aid you in getting additional federal funding. In Maryland, we have our career and college readiness standards. They're similar to Common Core, but it's unique to Maryland. Your standards can be unique to your state. They can essentially just be copied from the CCSS. There was no "you must have exactly this word for word". Free and independent choice at the state level. RE: Democrat Convention Thread - bfine32 - 08-01-2016 (08-01-2016, 07:44 AM)Belsnickel Wrote: So the Khan situation is continually in the media here, and it has gotten me thinking. The DNC decision to put them up on stage was complete and total bait. They were hoping that Trump would say something stupid as a result, and he delivered.https://globalriskinfo.com/2016/07/31/an-open-letter-to-khizr-khan/ Quote:Dear Mr. Khan, RE: Democrat Convention Thread - Belsnickel - 08-01-2016 (08-01-2016, 09:48 PM)bfine32 Wrote: https://globalriskinfo.com/2016/07/31/an-open-letter-to-khizr-khan/ I may not agree entirely with him, but I can at least respect his argument. Trump's people should hire him. Though it is likely Trump would go off script, so it probably wouldn't work out. RE: Democrat Convention Thread - GMDino - 08-01-2016 (08-01-2016, 09:48 PM)bfine32 Wrote: https://globalriskinfo.com/2016/07/31/an-open-letter-to-khizr-khan/ All Trump had to say: Quote:I want to preface this letter by stating that I respect your son’s sacrifice for this great nation. By all accounts, he is a true hero that sacrificed himself in service to our country. For that I am thankful. And ignore the rest. But the thin skinned, 3rd grader can't do it. Any slight (Perceived or real) is an "attack" on him that must be vigorously attacked back. I had a friend tell me today the "left" doesn't like when Trump does such things because they are too used to being "coddled" and having "safe places". Meanwhile his candidate can't take even the slightest hint that he might be wrong or have small hands without throwing a tantrum or calling names. It's a hoot to watch! RE: Democrat Convention Thread - GMDino - 08-01-2016 (08-01-2016, 09:54 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: I may not agree entirely with him, but I can at least respect his argument. Trump's people should hire him. Though it is likely Trump would go off script, so it probably wouldn't work out. Eh, the right has done more harm to veterans through cutting their support when they get home than any liberal has done. But Trump doesn't care about any of this. Trump cares that Trump not be insulted and Trump look good at all times. RE: Democrat Convention Thread - Belsnickel - 08-01-2016 (08-01-2016, 10:21 PM)GMDino Wrote: I had a friend tell me today the "left" doesn't like when Trump does such things because they are too used to being "coddled" and having "safe places". Meanwhile his candidate can't take even the slightest hint that he might be wrong or have small hands without throwing a tantrum or calling names. I see this all the time from Trump supporters on reddit. The same ones, it should be noted, that will ban you from r/the_donald if they even think you will post something critical of him and consistently delete comments and questions from those that do make it in. Creating for themselves their own "safe space." RE: Democrat Convention Thread - GMDino - 08-02-2016 (08-01-2016, 10:36 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: I see this all the time from Trump supporters on reddit. The same ones, it should be noted, that will ban you from r/the_donald if they even think you will post something critical of him and consistently delete comments and questions from those that do make it in. Creating for themselves their own "safe space." And this morning Trump said if he loses in November it's because the election was "rigged". The guy acts like he never lost anything. Like people are still eating Trump Steaks on Trump Airlines. ![]() RE: Democrat Convention Thread - JustWinBaby - 08-03-2016 (08-01-2016, 07:05 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: They can essentially just be copied from the CCSS. There was no "you must have exactly this word for word". Not word for word, but essentially the same. That makes sense - do as I say (generally) and get money. No pressure. RE: Democrat Convention Thread - BmorePat87 - 08-03-2016 (08-03-2016, 06:11 AM)JustWinBaby Wrote: Not word for word, but essentially the same. That makes sense - do as I say (generally) and get money. No pressure. Make anything broad enough and it will be very similar. Like I said, it was one of many things you could choose to do that would make you a candidate for funding. No matter how you cut it, Johnson, a man I voted for in 2012 and have supported for the last year in this election cycle, is wrong on this issue and demonstrating common ignorance on the topic. RE: Democrat Convention Thread - NATI BENGALS - 08-03-2016 (08-03-2016, 12:11 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: Make anything broad enough and it will be very similar. Like I said, it was one of many things you could choose to do that would make you a candidate for funding. And here i thought the RNC was a circus. Saw some video of the clowns at the libertarian convention... My goodness. No wonder Gary Johnson was their man. I would vote for Mcafee before I would Trump. But bragging about doing more drugs than anybody and marrying the hooker you met in Miami just doesnt scream presidential material. RE: Democrat Convention Thread - BmorePat87 - 08-03-2016 (08-03-2016, 12:29 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: And here i thought the RNC was a circus. Saw some video of the clowns at the libertarian convention... My goodness. No wonder Gary Johnson was their man. Johnson actually represents the more moderate side of the party. Hard liners, the crazies, supported this dude who runs a blog (Petersen). They think Johnson and Weld are just liberal Republicans. Johnson acknowledges the legitimacy of taxes and likes anti-discrimination legislation. RE: Democrat Convention Thread - Nebuchadnezzar - 08-03-2016 (08-03-2016, 01:04 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: Johnson actually represents the more moderate side of the party. Hard liners, the crazies, supported this dude who runs a blog (Petersen). They think Johnson and Weld are just liberal Republicans. Johnson acknowledges the legitimacy of taxes and likes anti-discrimination legislation. What did Gary Johnson answer when Samantha Bee asked him about the rest of the Libertarian Party? He said, and I quote "They are bat shit crazy". RE: Democrat Convention Thread - BmorePat87 - 08-03-2016 (08-03-2016, 01:29 PM)Nebuchadnezzar Wrote: What did Gary Johnson answer when Samantha Bee asked him about the rest of the Libertarian Party? and it's true. Many wouldn't consider me one. Maybe I am a LINO? RE: Democrat Convention Thread - GMDino - 08-03-2016 http://www.gallup.com/poll/194084/americans-positive-democratic-gop-convention.aspx?g_source=Election%202016&g_medium=lead&g_campaign=tiles Quote:Americans More Positive About Democratic Than GOP Convention RE: Democrat Convention Thread - bfine32 - 08-03-2016 (08-01-2016, 07:44 AM)Belsnickel Wrote: So the Khan situation is continually in the media here, and it has gotten me thinking. The DNC decision to put them up on stage was complete and total bait. They were hoping that Trump would say something stupid as a result, and he delivered. I found this to be telling: http://www.mrctv.org/blog/msnbc-headlines-show-blatant-bias-grieving-parental-addresses-dnc-and-rnc Quote:Take Pat Smith, the mother of Benghazi victim Sean Smith, who gave a speech against Hillary at the RNC. The headline from MSNBC reads: “RNC Manipulates the Pain of Grieving Mother for Partisan Gain.” The article, by Rachel Maddow producer Steve Benen, describes the scene as “a spectacle so offensive, it was hard to even comprehend,” and insinuates that the “rabid” Republican base needed some “red meat to chew on.” Quote:He then praises Khan’s speech as “One of the most powerful moments of either party gathering.” RE: Democrat Convention Thread - Mike M (the other one) - 08-03-2016 (07-28-2016, 01:30 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: You say this like this is abnormal. Every day of the RNC and every day so far of the DNC has been like this. Hell, Trump's acceptance speech had a list at least this long all on its own and I'm sure Hillary's will as well. And most of Trumps points from his acceptance speech were proven mostly true, after the media initially called almost all of them as lies. |