03-12-2016, 04:56 AM
warning: text wall
The way I see it, the parties are half the problem.
When either side has total control, bad things happen.
Realistically, improvements must be made with both parties working together, and forming compromises.
A lot of bills do not pass, or get anywhere close to it due to rivalry and the "well, I'm the ONLY person right here!" attitude of most of our senators and representatives. Same can be said of the president. This is why George Washington warned not to do it. Ofc, it only took a few presidents later for America to forget this.
Trump will make America more racist, and actually strengthen ISIS by pissing off more and more Muslims who otherwise have no valid reason to join their ranks. Just to name one issue
Clinton also could actually produce some unnecessary deaths. Her last office already has a fresh scandal, or a few. One of those is tied to some deaths. I distrust her. As for being a woman, I'll not say much of this, as I haven't really looked-up the facts for myself, but my mom says she's lost respect for her after the incident with her husband, and not standing up to him or something... Anyways, not much I can personally go on. I only recently (like, last few years) learned just how shitty this country basically is becoming, and how flawed our gov't truly is. As for the "Sexist America" thing, personally, I don't have an issue with a woman president, but same applies whether it's a man or a woman, they should be damn-well worthy of that. Many do not remotely believe Clinton can even be TRUSTED. They're probably right.
Sanders I know literally nothing about, so no comment.
Same for the other candidates.
To touch with the parties some more:
There are pros and cons to both Democrats and Republicans.
One definitely s more racist/elitist/greedy/sexist.
That same one also typically balances the budget (or at least tries) , protects the Bill of Rights (usually...), and does look at concerning issues.
The other wastes and gives-away a whole hell of a lot of money (that we cannot afford to give-away), and definitely leans towards communism. They also are more than willing to erode the Bill of Rights to, well... nothing, or at least, their actions tend to cause that. But then that same party does try to strive for equality and perhaps is open to newer ideas.
Where I stand:
according to a survey I took in my Gov't class:
"conservative liberal"
I'm ok with that, I suppose... really, though, I consider myself an independent
Why the republicans would pick Trump is simple, he represents their most extreme ideals. As my mom told me, "He's saying what everyone is thinking, yet no one is daring enough to say." This also ties back to my pain point, here, politics isn't about the parties, it's about EVERYONE. But, since both parties only strive for their own, well, doctrines, they put themselves, first. Also, last I checked, Trump has caused or is causing a divide in the Republican party. Another thing, too, is let's not forget the screwed-up ways by which voting actually works, here. In this case, republicans definitely are more concerned about the rich, and probably the white, or at least, those who cam here legally. Everyone else is second-class, in their eyes. At least, for most.
However, the democrats basically reverse-discriminate, in a sense. They're concerned about equality, so they say. The problem is they're willing to give the minorities, particularly the illegals and refugees some very exclusive freedoms and benefits that no one else has. They also don't seem very concerned about the ever-growing national debt. Due to the insane amount of money they put into entitlement programs, schools and research, two name two big ones, are waaaaaaaay behind, both in performance and funds. Unless you're a hard-working, tax-paying citizen, you can get basically everything for free, and you don't need to make any effort towards anything but freeloading. This is why the republicans are PISSED about immigration and bilingual ed. The refugees are a security threat, also, but... I sincerely doubt they're actually all bad. However, there should be some careful consideration with who we let in. Not that I'm saying I support rounding 'em all up and shipping them to Guantanamo Bay for interrogations and crap, cuz that only breeds hatred in their hearts. Still, the refugees can be a danger if someone does sneak in amongsth their ranks. (which probably does happen)The immigrants should have to prove their worth, here, at least, and they should be mandated to learn English. Few countries would allow you to cross their border with intentions to live there, and not learn the native tongue. Ofc, the immigration policies as a whole, need to change.
Another thing, too:
America is not caring for her own that are living shitty lives, because others are taking priority. Sad what's happening in Africa, yes... But we have men, kids, women, and children, who are starving, mistreated, abused, homeless, impoverished, sick, etc... and they're not being cared for much, if at all.
I'm off now, sorry for the long probably mostly ramble-y post, but I absolutely could not find a clear and concise way to explain this one, and I still omitted quite a few details, even then.
The way I see it, the parties are half the problem.
When either side has total control, bad things happen.
Realistically, improvements must be made with both parties working together, and forming compromises.
A lot of bills do not pass, or get anywhere close to it due to rivalry and the "well, I'm the ONLY person right here!" attitude of most of our senators and representatives. Same can be said of the president. This is why George Washington warned not to do it. Ofc, it only took a few presidents later for America to forget this.
Trump will make America more racist, and actually strengthen ISIS by pissing off more and more Muslims who otherwise have no valid reason to join their ranks. Just to name one issue
Clinton also could actually produce some unnecessary deaths. Her last office already has a fresh scandal, or a few. One of those is tied to some deaths. I distrust her. As for being a woman, I'll not say much of this, as I haven't really looked-up the facts for myself, but my mom says she's lost respect for her after the incident with her husband, and not standing up to him or something... Anyways, not much I can personally go on. I only recently (like, last few years) learned just how shitty this country basically is becoming, and how flawed our gov't truly is. As for the "Sexist America" thing, personally, I don't have an issue with a woman president, but same applies whether it's a man or a woman, they should be damn-well worthy of that. Many do not remotely believe Clinton can even be TRUSTED. They're probably right.
Sanders I know literally nothing about, so no comment.
Same for the other candidates.
To touch with the parties some more:
There are pros and cons to both Democrats and Republicans.
One definitely s more racist/elitist/greedy/sexist.
That same one also typically balances the budget (or at least tries) , protects the Bill of Rights (usually...), and does look at concerning issues.
The other wastes and gives-away a whole hell of a lot of money (that we cannot afford to give-away), and definitely leans towards communism. They also are more than willing to erode the Bill of Rights to, well... nothing, or at least, their actions tend to cause that. But then that same party does try to strive for equality and perhaps is open to newer ideas.
Where I stand:
according to a survey I took in my Gov't class:
"conservative liberal"
I'm ok with that, I suppose... really, though, I consider myself an independent
Why the republicans would pick Trump is simple, he represents their most extreme ideals. As my mom told me, "He's saying what everyone is thinking, yet no one is daring enough to say." This also ties back to my pain point, here, politics isn't about the parties, it's about EVERYONE. But, since both parties only strive for their own, well, doctrines, they put themselves, first. Also, last I checked, Trump has caused or is causing a divide in the Republican party. Another thing, too, is let's not forget the screwed-up ways by which voting actually works, here. In this case, republicans definitely are more concerned about the rich, and probably the white, or at least, those who cam here legally. Everyone else is second-class, in their eyes. At least, for most.
However, the democrats basically reverse-discriminate, in a sense. They're concerned about equality, so they say. The problem is they're willing to give the minorities, particularly the illegals and refugees some very exclusive freedoms and benefits that no one else has. They also don't seem very concerned about the ever-growing national debt. Due to the insane amount of money they put into entitlement programs, schools and research, two name two big ones, are waaaaaaaay behind, both in performance and funds. Unless you're a hard-working, tax-paying citizen, you can get basically everything for free, and you don't need to make any effort towards anything but freeloading. This is why the republicans are PISSED about immigration and bilingual ed. The refugees are a security threat, also, but... I sincerely doubt they're actually all bad. However, there should be some careful consideration with who we let in. Not that I'm saying I support rounding 'em all up and shipping them to Guantanamo Bay for interrogations and crap, cuz that only breeds hatred in their hearts. Still, the refugees can be a danger if someone does sneak in amongsth their ranks. (which probably does happen)The immigrants should have to prove their worth, here, at least, and they should be mandated to learn English. Few countries would allow you to cross their border with intentions to live there, and not learn the native tongue. Ofc, the immigration policies as a whole, need to change.
Another thing, too:
America is not caring for her own that are living shitty lives, because others are taking priority. Sad what's happening in Africa, yes... But we have men, kids, women, and children, who are starving, mistreated, abused, homeless, impoverished, sick, etc... and they're not being cared for much, if at all.
I'm off now, sorry for the long probably mostly ramble-y post, but I absolutely could not find a clear and concise way to explain this one, and I still omitted quite a few details, even then.