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Kamala Harris: Drug Warrior, Vice Cop, Draconian Prosecutor - YouTube

Fred_Snerd comments on Aug 12, 2020:

"people who vote for Neo Liberal scum will get blowback." Should I vote for Trump? America is an authoritarian regime. We can only vote for our enslavement.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd I get that but is there no option to write in someone who isn't on the ballot?

Kamala Harris: Drug Warrior, Vice Cop, Draconian Prosecutor - YouTube

Fred_Snerd comments on Aug 12, 2020:

"people who vote for Neo Liberal scum will get blowback." Should I vote for Trump? America is an authoritarian regime. We can only vote for our enslavement.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@Fred_Snerd Write in?

Trump donated to Kamala Harris twice as private citizen: NBC News - Business Insider

Bierbasstard comments on Aug 12, 2020:

"Harris' spokeswoman told The Sacramento Bee that in 2015 she donated the money Trump gave her campaign to a nonprofit group that helps Central Americans" Oooohhh! Big bad conspiracy going on here 🙄

RoboGraham replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@Bierbasstard I suppose you're right. The plutocrats always donate to both parties in order to have influence in both parties. I'm glad she gave it to a nonprofit.

Trump donated to Kamala Harris twice as private citizen: NBC News - Business Insider

Bierbasstard comments on Aug 12, 2020:

"Harris' spokeswoman told The Sacramento Bee that in 2015 she donated the money Trump gave her campaign to a nonprofit group that helps Central Americans" Oooohhh! Big bad conspiracy going on here 🙄

RoboGraham replies on Aug 12, 2020:

What she decided to do with the money is beside the point. For whatever reason, Trump decided to give her funds and the type of people who Trump is willing to give money too probably aren't the best.

Do you want Biden/Harris to Win?

CourtJester comments on Aug 11, 2020:

100% Trump.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@JeffMurray I agree that the MAGA people are too far gone. There is little hope for them. Still I don't think it's a good idea to tell them to go away and kick them out of the discourse because when people on the fence see us arrogantly dismissing them, it's a bad look. It drives people who away who may have otherwise been reachable. Far better to out debate them and them so that other people who may be looking in can see that their position is weak and immoral.

I heard about a trump tweet that said Kamala was going to be the real power if Biden was elected.

RoboGraham comments on Aug 12, 2020:

Which issues is Harris good on?

RoboGraham replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@Cutiebeauty That's a positive

Epstein, Clinton, Trump -- It's A Big Club & We Ain't In It! - YouTube

Storm1752 comments on Aug 11, 2020:

I doubt you're actually black

RoboGraham replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@Storm1752 Okay but you did say it to me.

Epstein, Clinton, Trump -- It's A Big Club & We Ain't In It! - YouTube

Storm1752 comments on Aug 11, 2020:

I doubt you're actually black

RoboGraham replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@Storm1752 You want to see my ID? Why? I'll do it but you first. Prove to me you are who you say you are.

Do you want Biden/Harris to Win?

CourtJester comments on Aug 11, 2020:

100% Trump.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@creative51 Great, he is tenacious. I'm not surprised he hasn't won. In this country, if you don't bow down to one of the major corporate parties, you are very unlikely to find success politically. When in such an underdog position, you will inevitably lose, a lot, the only way to make progress is to keep on trying. I commend him for his efforts to advance progressive policy and his defiance of the democratic party.

At the risk of stirring up a hornet's nest, I'd like to discuss sexism.

p-nullifidian comments on Aug 12, 2020:

Until women enjoy the same control for 200 years over the legislature, courts and executive branches of government may we even begin to compare and contrast the piffle represented in these statements. Give me a break!

RoboGraham replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@Sgt_Spanky Totally agree. I think there is something to this idea that an assertive man is seen as a good leader while a similarly assertive woman, maybe, by some people, can be seen as abrasive or bitchy. That's not okay. But at the same time, this does not exempt woman from criticism. Inevitably, some female leaders are going to be overly dominant and controlling, just as male leaders can be, and we need to be able to point that out. Otherwise, there is a double standard. There is nothing wrong with constructive criticism. It's how people learn of their flaws and improve. I also take issue with his idea that we can't even talk about this stuff until woman are on completely even footing with men for a very long time. If we can't even discuss it until then, how are we supposed to make it so that women will reach equality?

Do you want Biden/Harris to Win?

CourtJester comments on Aug 11, 2020:

100% Trump.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@creative51 So you lost twice yourself but criticize Hawkins for losing and continuing the fight? I agree, Trump is very bad for democracy. I want him out too. I just disagree with the tactics of telling people to get out of the way if they don't see things the same way you do. We win people over by conversing with them. If we just tell them to go away, we don't have a chance of convincing them of anything. It's akin to when Hilary dismissed half the country by calling them deplorables. That didn't work out well for her. What do you even mean by "get out of the way". Do you expect that people will shut up and not participate just because you tell them to go away?

Do you want Biden/Harris to Win?

CourtJester comments on Aug 11, 2020:

100% Trump.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@creative51 It could become war but no matter how angry you are, it's still just an election. You need to win people over, not chase them away

I'm just wondering,,, was Gabbard not dark enough for Joe?

RoboGraham comments on Aug 11, 2020:

Later, when asked about what she said regarding Joe's past on the busing issue, she laughed and said that it was just a debate. These people will say anything. It's all political theater.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@barjoe That's a low bar.

Do you want Biden/Harris to Win?

CourtJester comments on Aug 11, 2020:

100% Trump.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@creative51 You realize elections aren't war right? You need to get as many votes as possible so chasing away potential supporters with this aggressive attitude is a really bad strategy. I'm sure many will take you up on that, get out of your way and vote for someone else.

Do you want Biden/Harris to Win?

TomMcGiverin comments on Aug 11, 2020:

I might vote for Biden or I might vote Green, but either way, as far as donating money, volunteering or having any enthusiasm or support for Biden, they can all fuck off....

RoboGraham replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@creative51 When someone fails but continues trying, I look at that with respect. It's difficult to never win but keep fighting. And it's beside the point really. What matters is his policy. He supports rational progressive policies and, unlike Biden, has no history of screwing over the working class.

Do you want Biden/Harris to Win?

CourtJester comments on Aug 11, 2020:

100% Trump.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@creative51 That's the sort of attitude that alienates people and makes your guy less likely to win

At the risk of stirring up a hornet's nest, I'd like to discuss sexism.

p-nullifidian comments on Aug 12, 2020:

Until women enjoy the same control for 200 years over the legislature, courts and executive branches of government may we even begin to compare and contrast the piffle represented in these statements. Give me a break!

RoboGraham replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@p-nullifidian You, me, anyone, doesn't matter who.

At the risk of stirring up a hornet's nest, I'd like to discuss sexism.

p-nullifidian comments on Aug 12, 2020:

Until women enjoy the same control for 200 years over the legislature, courts and executive branches of government may we even begin to compare and contrast the piffle represented in these statements. Give me a break!

RoboGraham replies on Aug 12, 2020:

Are you saying that we are unable to compare statements to determine sexism until woman have had equal power for centuries? Why?

Do you want Biden/Harris to Win?

TomMcGiverin comments on Aug 11, 2020:

I might vote for Biden or I might vote Green, but either way, as far as donating money, volunteering or having any enthusiasm or support for Biden, they can all fuck off....

RoboGraham replies on Aug 12, 2020:

@creative51 Hawkins is his name. He's far better than either of the corporatists that the major parties have on offer.

Do you want Biden/Harris to Win?

aintmisbehaven comments on Aug 11, 2020:

vote.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 11, 2020:

Now that's a message I can get behind. Simple, direct, important. I like it.

Epstein, Clinton, Trump -- It's A Big Club & We Ain't In It! - YouTube

Storm1752 comments on Aug 11, 2020:

I doubt you're actually black

RoboGraham replies on Aug 11, 2020:

You and your idol Joe have much in common. Doubting people's racial identity with no evidence. Shame on you.

So Biden picked Kamala Harris! No comment?

RoboGraham comments on Aug 11, 2020:

So they chose the Cop option during a time of massive civil unrest caused by the actions of the police. I can't think of anything more out of touch. The democrats never fail to disappoint.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 11, 2020:

@Allamanda The oracle has the utmost interest in minutiae. He feeds on it.

So Biden picked Kamala Harris! No comment?

RoboGraham comments on Aug 11, 2020:

So they chose the Cop option during a time of massive civil unrest caused by the actions of the police. I can't think of anything more out of touch. The democrats never fail to disappoint.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 11, 2020:

@Storm1752 What you call nitpicking, I see as massive moral failings and an ideology which is opposed to my own. I think there are lots of reasons they chose her and I doubt any of them had much to do with her willingness and ability to lead effectively for the working class. I'm not aware of the Midwestern states finding Kamala particularly appealing. Maybe you know something I don't about that. I do know that her home state is a given so not much help there. Yes, perhaps she will be an excellent prosecutor and bring people in the current administration to justice. She does have a record of being tough on crime and keeping people behind bars. Sometimes, she is a bit over zealous about that. She blocked early release of prisoners so as not to harm prison labor programs. She was also very aggressive in locking up marijuana users. On the other hand, she sometimes took it easy on people, such as Steve Mnuchin. She declined to prosecute his bank after findings of gross misconduct. It seems she is keen to bring the full force of the law upon the poor but completely willing to let the crimes of the ulta-wealthy slide by unpunished. So by that track record, I'd wager she has no intention of going after anyone important. I hadn't considered that Joe chose her because he is attempting to do right for the country. I didn't think of that because Joe has never demonstrated a willingness to do good for us. I've only seen him act in his own self interests and for those of his wealthy donors. So it didn't come to mind.

Who Is Kamala Harris? Senator From California Is Biden's VP Pick : NPR

RoboGraham comments on Aug 11, 2020:

Oh goody. I'm sure this pick will help Biden secure the vital swing state of California.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 11, 2020:

@AnonySchmoose I don't think there's any chance of it.

So Biden picked Kamala Harris! No comment?

RoboGraham comments on Aug 11, 2020:

So they chose the Cop option during a time of massive civil unrest caused by the actions of the police. I can't think of anything more out of touch. The democrats never fail to disappoint.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 11, 2020:

@Storm1752 What are you even trying to express here? Do you read what you have typed before posting?

So Biden picked Kamala Harris! No comment?

RoboGraham comments on Aug 11, 2020:

So they chose the Cop option during a time of massive civil unrest caused by the actions of the police. I can't think of anything more out of touch. The democrats never fail to disappoint.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 11, 2020:

@Allamanda Well at least Harris will help him secure the vital swing state of California. Yeah, I'm sure it has everything to do with her being a black woman. They love to play identity politics. I've no intention of watching his speech but it doesn't surprise me one bit that he left out that most important topic.

Were Nazis Socialists?

Moravian comments on Apr 26, 2020:

Surely there are not many people who confuse fascism with socialism

RoboGraham replies on Aug 11, 2020:

@Trajan61 My generation is open to socialism and the Zoomers even more so. In the coming decades, I predict that our mixed economy will be moving further left.

A Brunette Beauty

Bobbyzen comments on Aug 11, 2020:

Adorable. She has those Jennifer Connelly eyebrows 😍🥰

RoboGraham replies on Aug 11, 2020:

I hadn't noticed it before but now that you mention it, I see the resemblance.

Captain_Feelgood put up a video of Joe Rogan's podcast with Bret Weinstein, but it got taken down ...

altschmerz comments on Aug 11, 2020:

So I'm watching right now and I'm at 1:47:35. I'm not going to finish watching this tonight. (I posted the only transcript I could find, but it's not all that readable.) Anyway, I agree with a lot of things they're saying, but I can see how some people might take it the wrong way (slamming BLM ...

RoboGraham replies on Aug 11, 2020:

I love that meme.I shared it myself a few weeks ago. It explains what defund the police really means very well. It's not the best wording. It leads people to think it means get rid of police, and some do think that way, but most of us are reasonable and just want to spread the load so cops can focus on violent crimes and other public servants better equipped and trained for other types of disturbances can take care of those. I saw a portion of this podcast and I was dismayed about this idea that science is racist because Europeans created it. That is a dangerous notion. We need to be fighting racism but we absolutely can not allow stupidity like that to get in the way of using science to solve problems. They can call me racist all they want, I will always support science.

Unfortunately, I am not surprised.

RoboGraham comments on Aug 4, 2020:

It would be different had Booker won the primary.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 11, 2020:

@Nunya Do you think it was fair?

To all the anti- vote blue no matter who, critical thinkers out there.

yvilletom comments on Aug 10, 2020:

Can this loquacious bunch: 1) agree on a goal worthy of support by people who have no need for religion, and 2) treat candidates for office as either helpful or hurtful to making that goal a reality?

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

That remains to be seen. If even the wise oracle doesn't have that information, I surely don't.

Please VOTE, people! Elect Joe! Elect Democrats! It's not just Trump.

Varn comments on Aug 7, 2020:

Our local trolls are apparently not *Atheists, or Agnostics* … likely the first & second batches of US citizens marched to the chambers ..or disappeared.. ..if the Republicans cower to trump for another four years… ‘Why support Biden?’ -- the worst of them might demand..? **Supreme ...

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@Varn That question wasn't asked to me. I saw that you made a factual incorrect claim so I corrected you. You are attempting to claim ownership of the atheist/agnostic identity by saying that people who don't agree with you politically are only "masquerading" as atheists/agnostics. Typical self absorbed varnacle behavior.

Should The USA Be Considered a Democracy?

dermot235 comments on Aug 10, 2020:

The US is not a functioning Democracy and it's getting worse every year. Voter Suppression Gerrymandering The Electoral College, And then Alaska with it's 600,000 people gets 2 Senators and California with 39 Millions People gets 2 Senators also. WTF Please don't export your democracy ...

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@dermot235 I think it would be hilarious if it gets so bad for them after a few years of being on their own that they come to us and ask to become a state. That would be ironic. And I hope the Scots abandon them and join back with the EU.

Should The USA Be Considered a Democracy?

barjoe comments on Aug 10, 2020:

We are not the freest but still a democracy. We'll find out for sure this November.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@dermot235 Exactly

Should The USA Be Considered a Democracy?

barjoe comments on Aug 10, 2020:

We are not the freest but still a democracy. We'll find out for sure this November.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@dermot235 It's incredibly stupid. Everyone suffers because bigots don't want their tax dollars being used to help the people that they irrationally hate. It makes me ashamed of my country and my family.

Should The USA Be Considered a Democracy?

dermot235 comments on Aug 10, 2020:

The US is not a functioning Democracy and it's getting worse every year. Voter Suppression Gerrymandering The Electoral College, And then Alaska with it's 600,000 people gets 2 Senators and California with 39 Millions People gets 2 Senators also. WTF Please don't export your democracy ...

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@dermot235 It's a beautiful thing. Especially considering the centuries of constant war between the Europeans. Now they are living in peace and working together for the first time. It's crazy to me that the UK would want to leave.

Should The USA Be Considered a Democracy?

barjoe comments on Aug 10, 2020:

We are not the freest but still a democracy. We'll find out for sure this November.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@dermot235 There is a great deal of racial hatred here. And it hasn't gone away just because we had a black president. It's a really big problem. My own parents refuse to support positive policies like universal healthcare or cost free college because they don't want the blacks and immigrants to get something for nothing.

Should The USA Be Considered a Democracy?

barjoe comments on Aug 10, 2020:

We are not the freest but still a democracy. We'll find out for sure this November.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@dermot235 Right, it's going to have to come from the bottom. We've got to find a way to band together the entire working class. Then we will have strength. It's very difficult though because they have done such a terrific job of dividing us along ethic lines and so many are so thoroughly propagandized that they are willing to support policies and leaders that are in direct opposition to their own interests.

Should The USA Be Considered a Democracy?

dermot235 comments on Aug 10, 2020:

The US is not a functioning Democracy and it's getting worse every year. Voter Suppression Gerrymandering The Electoral College, And then Alaska with it's 600,000 people gets 2 Senators and California with 39 Millions People gets 2 Senators also. WTF Please don't export your democracy ...

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@dermot235 The EU is certainly an inspiration to me. Particularly those members, including the ones you mentioned, that embrace progressive policies and actually protect their people from the ravages of capitalism.

Now that this group has added the BLM movement to its identity, it will be interesting to see if it ...

Allamanda comments on Aug 10, 2020:

I think you are right, but I am also curious to know - has the group lost members since adding BLM to name and aims? I ask because for the first time yesterday I was 'accused' in a strange way by a member who is seemingly anti-feminist, of 'being a BLM' [supporter, I guess]. I would have thought ...

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

Haven't you heard, BLM is a Fascist, Marxist, Nazi, Communist, terrorist, racist organization. Or so I've be told. 😕 🤦

Should The USA Be Considered a Democracy?

Aurora62 comments on Aug 10, 2020:

The USA has real democracy?!?! Don't make me laugh Rob! 😂 We can't even verify our votes. We click on a machine and pray to the flying spaghetti monster that our vote isn't flipped to the other candidate. 😂

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@Aurora62 One way to help keep your mind happy, I made up a new group. I've got a feeling you will get some amusement out of it. You would be a welcome addition- https://agnostic.com/group/BidenPinataZone

Should The USA Be Considered a Democracy?

PondartIncbendog comments on Aug 10, 2020:

Please define intended usage, "democracy"?

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@TomMcGiverin 100% I'm sure they do laugh at us when not on camera. Like that idiot Eliot Engle who just lost his primary because he was caught on camera admitting that he was only in his state because there was a primary. They know most of us won't figure it out unless it's that blatantly obvious. This situation with the pandemic and economic recession brings me hope though. People are waking up. Capitalism is failing. The leaders are all very unpopular. Riots in the streets. Change is in the air. It's very scary and unpredictable but there is also much potential for improvement from this mess.

Should The USA Be Considered a Democracy?

dermot235 comments on Aug 10, 2020:

The US is not a functioning Democracy and it's getting worse every year. Voter Suppression Gerrymandering The Electoral College, And then Alaska with it's 600,000 people gets 2 Senators and California with 39 Millions People gets 2 Senators also. WTF Please don't export your democracy ...

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@dermot235 Let Ireland be an inspiration to us. I think you should move here and give us lessons. And I think you're right, the American empire is not long for this world. It will soon be as dead as that of the Brits.

Should The USA Be Considered a Democracy?

Aurora62 comments on Aug 10, 2020:

The USA has real democracy?!?! Don't make me laugh Rob! 😂 We can't even verify our votes. We click on a machine and pray to the flying spaghetti monster that our vote isn't flipped to the other candidate. 😂

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@Aurora62 There's plenty to laugh about. In this election cycle, laughing is about all you can do to keep from losing it.

Should The USA Be Considered a Democracy?

PondartIncbendog comments on Aug 10, 2020:

Please define intended usage, "democracy"?

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

The will of the people is carried out by the government

Should The USA Be Considered a Democracy?

Aurora62 comments on Aug 10, 2020:

The USA has real democracy?!?! Don't make me laugh Rob! 😂 We can't even verify our votes. We click on a machine and pray to the flying spaghetti monster that our vote isn't flipped to the other candidate. 😂

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@Aurora62 Good to see you back around. You've been missed.

Should The USA Be Considered a Democracy?

Aurora62 comments on Aug 10, 2020:

The USA has real democracy?!?! Don't make me laugh Rob! 😂 We can't even verify our votes. We click on a machine and pray to the flying spaghetti monster that our vote isn't flipped to the other candidate. 😂

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

On top of all the issues explained in the video, there's the problem of lack of accountability and verification. You thought of one that the video didn't even mention. Well done.

Should The USA Be Considered a Democracy?

barjoe comments on Aug 10, 2020:

We are not the freest but still a democracy. We'll find out for sure this November.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@dermot235 Yes indeed. Problem is, how can we make those improvements if our democracy is so dysfunctional and the elites have such a stranglehold on power?

Should The USA Be Considered a Democracy?

FearlessFly comments on Aug 10, 2020:

. . . hard not to notice that no (much less viable) solution(s) offered.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

That's true, no solutions offered. I don't think finding solutions was the purpose of the video. It asked the question, examined some information and came to a conclusion. Maybe there will be a part 2 in which they offer some ideas on how to make it better.

Unfortunately, I am not surprised.

RoboGraham comments on Aug 4, 2020:

It would be different had Booker won the primary.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@Nunya I've heard a lot about voter suppression in Kentucky. Apparently most of the polling stations were closed down. Is there any truth to that?

Happy Monday all

RoboGraham comments on Aug 10, 2020:

Is that Eva Green?

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@RobertNappi2 She is super attractive

Should The USA Be Considered a Democracy?

barjoe comments on Aug 10, 2020:

We are not the freest but still a democracy. We'll find out for sure this November.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

@barjoe The majority want to end the wars overseas. But the military industrial complex wants to continue profiting on imperialism. The majority want cannabis legalization. But the big drug companies Don't want that competition. The majority want single payer healthcare. But the insurance companies don't want to lose their ability to profit off of people's need for healthcare. The majority support making public colleges free and forgiveness of student loans. But there is money to be made so it's not going to happen. The majority want tax rates for the very wealthy to be increased and loopholes closed, but, well, obviously wealthy people don't, so their tax rates continue falling. The majority want to limit campaign funding so wealthy people can't have as much influence. But wealthy people have already bought the politicians so the bribes continue to flow. For all of these examples, the majority want what is best for regular people and the special interest want what is best for them. And every single time, it's the special interests who win the political battle because they fund the representatives who are supposed to represent the people.

Should The USA Be Considered a Democracy?

Fred_Snerd comments on Aug 10, 2020:

Spot on.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

Yeah, I think this video really explain it very well.

Should The USA Be Considered a Democracy?

barjoe comments on Aug 10, 2020:

We are not the freest but still a democracy. We'll find out for sure this November.

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

I think it appears that way on the surface. But when the preferences of the vast majority of people have a statistically insignificant impact on policy, I don't see how we can call that democracy.

To all the anti- vote blue no matter who, critical thinkers out there.

yvilletom comments on Aug 10, 2020:

With this group’s founder being ideological beyond repair, why would any pragmatist engage?

RoboGraham replies on Aug 10, 2020:

Some people see the value in engaging with people who have differing view points. It is pragmatic to have discourse with people who have varying ideologies in order to get a well rounded view of the issues.

To all the anti- vote blue no matter who, critical thinkers out there.

TomMcGiverin comments on Aug 9, 2020:

No blocking, where's the fun in that, hee, hee? All kidding aside, I welcome the addition of the group and can't wait to see if any of the Biden supporters have the guts to comment there and defend their candidate.