Bernie Sanders: "I Quit, But I Don't Quit"

Dancing comments on Apr 8, 2020:

Get behind Biden? Hahaha. No. This is a worse choice than Hillary. We are screwed.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 8, 2020:

@Paul4747 Why do you assume that rejection of Biden is automatic support for Trump?

What is your opinion of private citizens owning firearms.

Storm1752 comments on Apr 7, 2020:

I realize it's a constitutional right, so there's only so much which can be done, even less we're actually going to do, thanks to the NRA and the gun industry. That's just the way it is, unless people vote in other politicians. Will that happen? Eventually, yes.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 8, 2020:

@Storm1752 Sounds good to me. That's basically what we have now. Everyone has access to fire arms except for criminals and people with mental issues. We need to get better at enforcing these restrictions and identifying dangerous people. Many states, such as my home state of MD, are going further than what you recommend. Background checks, training courses, limited capacity magazines. All good stuff but clearly we need to go even further because we have way to many shooting deaths.

What is your opinion of private citizens owning firearms.

Marionville comments on Apr 8, 2020:

Not being American I can’t understand why any private citizen should feel the need to own one gun, never mind four! I can only assume you posted this for the predictably pro and anti responses which you certainly got. I realise that there was a time when your country was completely lawless and...

RoboGraham replies on Apr 8, 2020:

@Marionville That sounds very reasonable. I'm all for tighter restrictions. I live in a state which has some of the tightest gun laws in the country. My latest fire arm required many hoops to be jumped through and a not insignificant amount of money to acquire, and I haven't even received it yet. It's a long process, as it should be. I grew up in a very rednecky household. My father has dozens of guns. I began shooting shortly after I learned to walk. It's pretty ridiculous how gun crazy many Americans are. I enjoy shooting clay pigeons and targets and old electronics but I'm not nearly as into it as many others. I like that your police don't carry guns. Our police are very armed and very aggressive. And they are becoming more militarized all the time. It's literally scary. I wish I could trust my government as you do in the UK. When your government has been waging a drug war against it's own citizens for decades resulting in mass incarceration and it's police force is so very militarized and aggressive, it can motivate you to arm yourself. I do believe that a well armed populace can act as a check on a power hungry government. It is very unfortunate that so many are killed and injured because we have so many guns. Two of my fathers friends are paralyzed because of gun shot wounds. One due to a hunting accident and the other because he got into a shoot out with his neighbor. It is a very tricky business attempting to respect the 2nd amendment but also keep guns out of the hands of those who are dangerous. Tighter laws are certainly needed. Maybe someday, we can be like the rest of the developed world and restrict guns as you do in the UK or even ban them completely. I don't see that happening any time soon.

What is your opinion of private citizens owning firearms.

Marionville comments on Apr 8, 2020:

Not being American I can’t understand why any private citizen should feel the need to own one gun, never mind four! I can only assume you posted this for the predictably pro and anti responses which you certainly got. I realise that there was a time when your country was completely lawless and...

RoboGraham replies on Apr 8, 2020:

Some need guns for hunting. Some need guns for personal protection. For many it's an activity, a hobby. Some view their guns as an insurance policy against a tyrannical government. It's written into our constitution and a hallmark of our culture. I'd rather live in a gunless world but here, they are everywhere so might as well get yourself one, or two, or five and have some fun.

Exemplars of great vision oft lose their sight when money and power are at stake.

ToolGuy comments on Apr 8, 2020:

Was there a link to something? Or just trolling?

RoboGraham replies on Apr 8, 2020:

@AnneWimsey Exactly. Which is why I hate to see people do that.

Exemplars of great vision oft lose their sight when money and power are at stake.

ToolGuy comments on Apr 8, 2020:

Was there a link to something? Or just trolling?

RoboGraham replies on Apr 8, 2020:

@ToolGuy So because you put it in the form of a question there is no implication? You put up two questions- Is there a link? Or is is it trolling? Well, there's no link so the conclusion you mean to draw is that the poster is being a troll. I've never seen this sort of thing from you before. Everything I've seen you post is substantive and almost always something I agree with. It's others who throw the troll accusation around to the point that it is counterproductive.

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yvilletom comments on Apr 6, 2020:

Hey, Bernie folk, without Democratic Socialists in Congress to pass bills he would sign into law, a President Sanders won’t be able to do what he has been saying he will do. Hero worship will fail, so let’s send allies to Congress, state legislatures and even city coucils.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 8, 2020:

@yvilletom I want to know how you think Biden can beat Trump. I asked you first. Let's see some evidence of thinking on your part. The point that I'm making is that, even if Sanders gets none of those things, it's still better to have him running the executive branch than another 4 years of Trump. I can't really say for sure what will be learned from another Trump term. We will certainly find out if Biden is the nominee.

What is your opinion of private citizens owning firearms.

FearlessFly comments on Apr 7, 2020:

Trying to open a can-o-worms ?

RoboGraham replies on Apr 8, 2020:

@Chickenwing That would be nice but around here, differing opinions = you are a troll.

Exemplars of great vision oft lose their sight when money and power are at stake.

ToolGuy comments on Apr 8, 2020:

Was there a link to something? Or just trolling?

RoboGraham replies on Apr 8, 2020:

What is with all of these troll accusations? It's getting ridiculous. It's becoming the typical way to disagree and dismiss someone for having a different opinion and that restricts discourse. it's causing the word to lose it's meaning.

What is your opinion of private citizens owning firearms.

Geoffrey51 comments on Apr 7, 2020:

I’ve no idea why a private citizen would want one unless they want to shoot something. Then you have to consider whether their subscription to the human race membership should be cancelled. Then I’m not American.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 8, 2020:

@Geoffrey51 Bigger toys are more fun.

I 100% support Mr.

yvilletom comments on Apr 6, 2020:

Hey, Bernie folk, without Democratic Socialists in Congress to pass bills he would sign into law, a President Sanders won’t be able to do what he has been saying he will do. Hero worship will fail, so let’s send allies to Congress, state legislatures and even city coucils.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 8, 2020:

@yvilletom Fallibility, sure everyone and everything is fallible. A Sanders presidency would need all the same things any other presidency needs. A Biden presidency won't fail because it won't happen at all. More trump will show Americans that we are in desperate need of a progressive to turn things around. Or it could result in actual fascism. Do you not agree that a gridlocked Sanders presidency would be better than another term with Trump?

What is your opinion of private citizens owning firearms.

Geoffrey51 comments on Apr 7, 2020:

I’ve no idea why a private citizen would want one unless they want to shoot something. Then you have to consider whether their subscription to the human race membership should be cancelled. Then I’m not American.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 7, 2020:

@Geoffrey51 And that's a great reason to be armed.

I 100% support Mr.

yvilletom comments on Apr 6, 2020:

Hey, Bernie folk, without Democratic Socialists in Congress to pass bills he would sign into law, a President Sanders won’t be able to do what he has been saying he will do. Hero worship will fail, so let’s send allies to Congress, state legislatures and even city coucils.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 7, 2020:

@yvilletom My view is not the only view. You have a view as well. Care to express it?

What is your opinion of private citizens owning firearms.

Storm1752 comments on Apr 7, 2020:

I realize it's a constitutional right, so there's only so much which can be done, even less we're actually going to do, thanks to the NRA and the gun industry. That's just the way it is, unless people vote in other politicians. Will that happen? Eventually, yes.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 7, 2020:

What do ya think ought to be done about it?

I 100% support Mr.

yvilletom comments on Apr 6, 2020:

Hey, Bernie folk, without Democratic Socialists in Congress to pass bills he would sign into law, a President Sanders won’t be able to do what he has been saying he will do. Hero worship will fail, so let’s send allies to Congress, state legislatures and even city coucils.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 7, 2020:

@yvilletom It is an observation of the reality we are facing. Do you believe Joe Biden can beat Trump? How?

What is your opinion of private citizens owning firearms.

Geoffrey51 comments on Apr 7, 2020:

I’ve no idea why a private citizen would want one unless they want to shoot something. Then you have to consider whether their subscription to the human race membership should be cancelled. Then I’m not American.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 7, 2020:

@Geoffrey51 Very unlikely

What is your opinion of private citizens owning firearms.

Geoffrey51 comments on Apr 7, 2020:

I’ve no idea why a private citizen would want one unless they want to shoot something. Then you have to consider whether their subscription to the human race membership should be cancelled. Then I’m not American.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 7, 2020:

Shooting something is fun. You should try it.

I 100% support Mr.

yvilletom comments on Apr 6, 2020:

Hey, Bernie folk, without Democratic Socialists in Congress to pass bills he would sign into law, a President Sanders won’t be able to do what he has been saying he will do. Hero worship will fail, so let’s send allies to Congress, state legislatures and even city coucils.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 7, 2020:

At least Sanders could get into the white house. The Biden campaign is dead on arrival against Trump. A social democrat president with an unwilling Congress is better than another Trump term.

I 100% support Mr.

RoboGraham comments on Apr 3, 2020:

To vote blue no matter who is to surrender your influence to a corrupt establishment that does not care about you.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 7, 2020:

@Storm1752 Your vote is your influence dimwit. For the vast majority of us who do not have great wealth, celebrity or high status in society, our vote is the only tiny bit of influence we have short of protest and boycott. I'll ask again, what's your plan to win with Biden? I'm having a very difficult time finding anyone willing to try and come up with an answer to that question.

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Varn comments on Apr 3, 2020:

..was thinking some about you today… Don’t feel flattered. You are a ***perfect example*** of the guys *pretending* to understand politics by bad mouthing both sides. Unfortunately, some listen.. These guys - and they’re nearly always ‘guys’ - stand for nothing. They’re just ...

RoboGraham replies on Apr 5, 2020:

@Varn Well I've done no begging. I've asked you a few pertinent questions and been persistent in pointing out your reluctance to speak on those topics. I have had the same realization that @skado must have come to a while back which is that you offer only empty words. You are like a politician in your avoidance to get at all into the details of your baseless claims. There is no substance in your words, only repetition of MSNBC talking points. This is indeed a sad conversation. You don't bother to pay any attention to what I'm saying to you or even read the comments I write.Therefore, there can be no communication and I won't give you the courtesy of hearing you out when you have been arrogantly ignoring me for some time now. You've behaved to a shameful degree of pretentious condescension and so I won't attempt to have discussions with you any longer.

I 100% support Mr.

RoboGraham comments on Apr 3, 2020:

To vote blue no matter who is to surrender your influence to a corrupt establishment that does not care about you.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 5, 2020:

@MarkiusMahamius I think Trump has a strangle hold on the republican party. Ain't no way anyone can challenge him unless he really screws up epically. I'm not sure where you got the idea that I advocate sitting out the election. I never miss an opportunity to vote and I am in favor of as many people as possible voting in all elections. I'm advocating that people choose to vote for non-rightwing candidates. With Biden as democratic nominee, there is no left to split. There is a right wing candidate vs. a more moderate right wing candidate. When both options are garbage, it makes more sense to vote for the greens or libertarians as you mentioned or write in a leader who you actually like. That way, you stay true to you principles, demonstrate to the establishment that your vote can not be demanded, and the result of the election will be unchanged.

I 100% support Mr.

RoboGraham comments on Apr 3, 2020:

To vote blue no matter who is to surrender your influence to a corrupt establishment that does not care about you.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 5, 2020:

@MarkiusMahamius We already have 3rd parties. They aren't very successful. If Bernie had embraced a third party, it would have split the left. If he can become the leader of the democratic party, most democrats would vote for him and whoever else he manages to bring in. But the establishment will never allow it so I guess you're right, third party would have been the better strategy. Are you saying Romney could become the democratic nominee? I think even the democrats wouldn't be dumb enough to nominate someone from the other party. I do hope they shake it up in some way though. Biden as the nominee is unacceptable. People will exit the party and it will be a near guaranteed Trump win. I doubt Tulsi will be involved in whatever happens. The establishment hates her. She is a Russian asset. However it goes down, they'll find a way to bungle it.

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Varn comments on Apr 3, 2020:

..was thinking some about you today… Don’t feel flattered. You are a ***perfect example*** of the guys *pretending* to understand politics by bad mouthing both sides. Unfortunately, some listen.. These guys - and they’re nearly always ‘guys’ - stand for nothing. They’re just ...

RoboGraham replies on Apr 5, 2020:

@Varn I decided not to finish reading this rambling off topic response. Your smug boasting about your genuine ability to walk the walk and your DC insider friend is repellent. There is nothing substantive in your words.

I 100% support Mr.

RoboGraham comments on Apr 3, 2020:

To vote blue no matter who is to surrender your influence to a corrupt establishment that does not care about you.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 5, 2020:

@Storm1752 How do yo plan to win?

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Varn comments on Apr 3, 2020:

..was thinking some about you today… Don’t feel flattered. You are a ***perfect example*** of the guys *pretending* to understand politics by bad mouthing both sides. Unfortunately, some listen.. These guys - and they’re nearly always ‘guys’ - stand for nothing. They’re just ...

RoboGraham replies on Apr 4, 2020:

@Varn You’re the man, Varn!

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Varn comments on Apr 3, 2020:

..was thinking some about you today… Don’t feel flattered. You are a ***perfect example*** of the guys *pretending* to understand politics by bad mouthing both sides. Unfortunately, some listen.. These guys - and they’re nearly always ‘guys’ - stand for nothing. They’re just ...

RoboGraham replies on Apr 4, 2020:

@Varn I hope people have figured me out. I've been making it simple for them by discussing in detail what I believe and why I believe it. Apparently expressing a differing opinion than yours makes someone a troll. So now I'm a Russian, troll, Trump supporting bot. Label me however you need to dismiss me I suppose but it doesn't change what's true. What does the original poster have to do with it. This is another chapter in the discussion that you and I have been having over many posts. Well, sort of, It seems that you are doing all you can to avoid it really. The original poster did give you a response. A nice sarcastic compliment. He must be smarter than I am. He has figured out that there is no getting through to someone who refuses to consider what is said and rather just labels and dismisses people instead.

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Varn comments on Apr 3, 2020:

..was thinking some about you today… Don’t feel flattered. You are a ***perfect example*** of the guys *pretending* to understand politics by bad mouthing both sides. Unfortunately, some listen.. These guys - and they’re nearly always ‘guys’ - stand for nothing. They’re just ...

RoboGraham replies on Apr 4, 2020:

@Varn Thanks. Wish I could say, same to ya.

I 100% support Mr.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Apr 3, 2020:

Theres a Bernie Bot group, I think. At least one.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 4, 2020:

@Storm1752 You need a troll group, bot.

I 100% support Mr.

RoboGraham comments on Apr 3, 2020:

To vote blue no matter who is to surrender your influence to a corrupt establishment that does not care about you.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 4, 2020:

@MarkiusMahamius "I voted for someone I don't like and didnt get what I want" = I caved on my principals and morality and nothing positive came out of it. "I voted for someone I like and didnt get what I want = I exercised my right to vote for a candidate who represents my ideology, morality, and needs but many other people didn't so we got more evil. However, because I voted in a logical way, rather blue no matter who, the corrupt establishment now understands that my vote must be earned rather than granted out of blind loyalty. The results are not the same. If you are tired of choosing the lesser of two evils, stop doing it. Vote for a candidate who deserves your vote. The two parties can't continue to win if we don't continue to give away our votes to them. I have to deal with DT also. I know damn well that the party's choice, Biden, has not a snow balls chance in hell of beating DT, so I feel no obligation in voting for that republican lite when I know Trump will get another term regardless. Care about the future? Stop handing over your vote to shitty centrist dems who don't beat the republicans and govern basically as if they are republican if they do manage to win. Trust fund baby? Nope, poor. Always have been, always will be. Alternative reality? I fucken wish.

Probably

Varn comments on Apr 1, 2020:

Yet you’d give him Four More Years ...by attacking his most popular political opponent.. Gotta ask - what’s your game..?

RoboGraham replies on Apr 4, 2020:

@Varn "They" the Biden supporters, such as yourself, who know full well that he is a terrible candidate who hasn't got much of a chance against Trump bit would rather lose with another corporatist than risk winning with a progressive. There is an amazing lack of participation of the Biden people in supporting Biden. I mean, I keep asking them why they support Biden and they continue to not participate. They have no persuasive arguments in support of their candidate. You wouldn't know anything about that, would you?

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Bierbasstard comments on Apr 3, 2020:

@bingst Seriously a bullshit ven. No references on either side with a bunch of gibberish salutations in the glob of the middle. A lousy meme.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 4, 2020:

It's simplified and somewhat humorous but pretty accurate. Are any of those policies in the middle not shared by both parties?

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Varn comments on Apr 3, 2020:

..was thinking some about you today… Don’t feel flattered. You are a ***perfect example*** of the guys *pretending* to understand politics by bad mouthing both sides. Unfortunately, some listen.. These guys - and they’re nearly always ‘guys’ - stand for nothing. They’re just ...

RoboGraham replies on Apr 4, 2020:

When the only two sides available are each deserving of bad mouthing, it takes courage to to throw bombs at both. Your opposition is indeed ugly. But those you stand along side are also ugly. Less ugly, but still ugly. It takes knowledge, experience, commitment, and integrity to understand that both parties represent the special interests rather than us, the people, and it takes effort and courage to oppose both. Are you seriously insinuating that we don't stand for anything??? We stand for universal healthcare, every working person earning a living wage, an end to foreign wars, standing up to the military industrial complex, affordable education, unions, getting bribes out of politics, renewable energy, ending the drug war, criminal justice reform, reducing wealth inequality... We have been organizing non-stop for over a year now. What have you been doing? Rallying behind an old school corrupt corporatist who is in such cognitive decline that his campaign must hide him away for fear that he will ramble in a confused manner and embarrass the party? I'll ask you for, I don't know the 5th, maybe 6th time, why Biden? What can you say about Biden to convince people to vote for him? I know you will not answer this question. I'll continue to ask because it continues to become more and more embarrassing for those who advocate for him to have no answers. What do you stand for Varn? Slow, careful, incrementalism? Exactly the kind of corporate friendly progress that the powers that be would like you to embrace? "These guys - and they’re nearly always ‘guys’ " So you've bought into the "Bernie Bro" narrative. Well regardless of your own perception, there are just as many women involved in the progressive movement as men. In fact, perpetuating that tired old insult that only men are onboard is a rather sexist claim. It is strange that you would have more respect for right wing theocrats than progressive who want the sames things you do but are actually willing to fight for them. How about you find your guts and try fighting for something rather than just provoking us but never actually debating us on the issues and policy? Why is it that you always avoid actually debating?

The moral of the story of soldiers carrying donkeys on their back.

dave1459 comments on Apr 3, 2020:

Are you one of the people blaming climate change for the virus?

RoboGraham replies on Apr 3, 2020:

The virus is helping to slow down climate change.

I 100% support Mr.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Apr 3, 2020:

Theres a Bernie Bot group, I think. At least one.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 3, 2020:

Why would a bot need a group?

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Bierbasstard comments on Apr 1, 2020:

I'm just curious to see what the reaction will be when, if Sanders were to get the nomination, all of the "vote blue no matter who" Biden supporters decide to stay home like the Sander's supporters plan on doing.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 1, 2020:

I don't think they would. Biden supporters aren't passionate about Biden like Sanders supporters are for Bernie. They just want to vote against Trump and it doesn't matter all that much who it is. Many of them actually like Sanders and his policies better than Biden but support Biden because they have been fed this myth that Biden is the electable one by the corporate media and they go for what they see as the safe choice in Biden over the supposed risky choice in Sanders unaware that Biden is the one who hasn't got a snow ball's chance in hell against Trump.

pandemic what pandemic? just sayin,

racocn8 comments on Mar 31, 2020:

... And deaths by abortion don't count as the fetuses were never conscious human beings. That means this poster is from Anti-abortion Anti-Women assholes.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 1, 2020:

@jorj I'm with you. Men ought to have the option to opt out just as women do.

pandemic what pandemic? just sayin,

racocn8 comments on Mar 31, 2020:

... And deaths by abortion don't count as the fetuses were never conscious human beings. That means this poster is from Anti-abortion Anti-Women assholes.

RoboGraham replies on Apr 1, 2020:

@jorj I think it's a bit different for the woman because she has to bear the child then risk her life to deliver it. Perhaps the better way to make it fair is to give the man the ability to opt out of the responsibility of being recognized as a guardian if the woman decides to keep it. i think that would be better than making it fair by taking away the woman's choice. Both will have more freedom that way. Emotional trauma is not a good argument. There are many things that are legal which can cause emotional trauma.

Probably

Varn comments on Apr 1, 2020:

Yet you’d give him Four More Years ...by attacking his most popular political opponent.. Gotta ask - what’s your game..?

RoboGraham replies on Apr 1, 2020:

Biden is not even the official nominee yet and they have already started playing the blame game in anticipation of his inevitable loss.

Biden voters be like:

Varn comments on Apr 1, 2020:

That’s a sad, desperate attempt to drive a progressive narrative. The good thing, our best see through it. Sad part is, you’re apparently not one of them :-(

RoboGraham replies on Apr 1, 2020:

Our best don't have a double standard and they believe all women when they come forward. #MeToo

pandemic what pandemic? just sayin,

RoboGraham comments on Mar 31, 2020:

Two things First- pandemics grow exponentially. The numbers are low at first then explode. Second- aborted fetuses are not human deaths.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 31, 2020:

@bingst Very true. We'd probably be looking at a 1-2% reduction in the global population. Megadeath.

I'm curious what you all think about this position.

KKGator comments on Mar 31, 2020:

I don't care. It shouldn't matter.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 31, 2020:

@KKGator It appears that you do care about this subject if you remember her. Or decided to look her up just now. That one example doesn't make the point moot. One trans woman winning some and losing some is pretty much meaningless. It's the statistics that matter and by and large, trans women perform better than their biologically female competitors because their bodies have male characteristics which cannot be changed and that gives them advantages. I didn't mean to insult you with that accusation. Just wanted to see if I could get you express your opinion on it. Consider it folded and stuffed.

Trump Won the Internet, Democrats Are Scrambling to Take It Back In the era of big data, memes ...

RoboGraham comments on Mar 31, 2020:

The democrats are about to nominate an old man who is so out of touch with technology that it took his team 6 days to set up a home studio so he could broadcast to the country in safety during the pandemic. Either that or it was just an excuse to keep him hidden away from the public. Meanwhile, ...

RoboGraham replies on Mar 31, 2020:

@FearlessFly I advocate that people vote for whichever candidate they decide is best and not be pressured by the vote blue no matter who mantra. I certainly hope people don't decide to support Trump and for many of the same reasons, I hope they don't choose Biden either.

I'm curious what you all think about this position.

KKGator comments on Mar 31, 2020:

I don't care. It shouldn't matter.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 31, 2020:

@KKGator You don't care about other people. Got it.

Trump Won the Internet, Democrats Are Scrambling to Take It Back In the era of big data, memes ...

RoboGraham comments on Mar 31, 2020:

The democrats are about to nominate an old man who is so out of touch with technology that it took his team 6 days to set up a home studio so he could broadcast to the country in safety during the pandemic. Either that or it was just an excuse to keep him hidden away from the public. Meanwhile, ...

RoboGraham replies on Mar 31, 2020:

@FearlessFly Biden was a piss-poor choice and we didn't make it. The decision to leave it to Trump was made by the nitwits who thought Biden has a chance against Trump.

I'm curious what you all think about this position.

t1nick comments on Mar 31, 2020:

My guess is this a medical question in the sense, does the hormones used in the transition act on any way to give an advantage to the person. Forgive my ignorance on the physiology, but it's not necessarily in my wheelhouse. If no chemical advantage is gained, go for it compete.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 31, 2020:

@Charlene By the way, I'm already sitting down.

I'm curious what you all think about this position.

t1nick comments on Mar 31, 2020:

My guess is this a medical question in the sense, does the hormones used in the transition act on any way to give an advantage to the person. Forgive my ignorance on the physiology, but it's not necessarily in my wheelhouse. If no chemical advantage is gained, go for it compete.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 31, 2020:

@Charlene No, do you? Is it necessary to be a medical doctor to understand basic biology?

I'm curious what you all think about this position.

KKGator comments on Mar 31, 2020:

I don't care. It shouldn't matter.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 31, 2020:

If you were a biological woman competing in sporting events against trans women who have unfair physical advantages and your scholarship and athletic career depend on you outperforming your competition, you might care.

I'm curious what you all think about this position.

ToolGuy comments on Mar 31, 2020:

Why do you care?

RoboGraham replies on Mar 31, 2020:

@ToolGuy I know what you mean. It's very confusing when you see people who you have observed consistently responding rationally suddenly have seemingly illogical stances on touchy subjects. Have a look at my comment to this post if you are curious as to why I am going against the grain on this one.

I'm curious what you all think about this position.

Cutiebeauty comments on Mar 31, 2020:

There are more important things to focus on rather than sports and such...

RoboGraham replies on Mar 31, 2020:

@Shaggy2018 I think the issue is that people simply aren't very informed on this subject. They see any restriction on the freedom of trans people to live as normally as everyone else as bigoted. I can't blame them. I felt the same way until it was explained to me by a buddy of mine who is a personal trainer and very active in sports. It's very unfortunate because trans people ought to be able to compete in sports just like anyone else but we also must take into consideration that the people they are competing against may be at a disadvantage and that is a big deal when scholarships and athletic careers are on the line.

I'm curious what you all think about this position.

t1nick comments on Mar 31, 2020:

My guess is this a medical question in the sense, does the hormones used in the transition act on any way to give an advantage to the person. Forgive my ignorance on the physiology, but it's not necessarily in my wheelhouse. If no chemical advantage is gained, go for it compete.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 31, 2020:

@Charlene Muscle mass is one small part of the physical characteristics which are different between males and females. A biological man who reaches maturity as a man will have a man's body and there is no changing that. You can adjust hormones to make the muscles weaker but he, or she if there is a transition, will still have more bone density, longer arms and legs, narrower hips which allows faster running, and faster reflexes. These characteristics are advantageous in sporting competitions. There are biological differences between the bodies of men and the bodies of woman and we can't change that no matter how much we would like to.

I'm curious what you all think about this position.

Charlene comments on Mar 31, 2020:

I don't even know where to begin with your ignorant diatribe on the issue..just please don't cloak your Bigotry in an issue you obviouly know nothing about, don't care to learn about, nor capable of understanding..in short fuck off bigot.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 31, 2020:

@Charlene Drapes it out? Diatribe? He brought up a legitimate topic of discussion and didn't try to shove anything down anyone's throat. He just expressed his thoughts on the subject in a rational way and asked what others think.

I'm curious what you all think about this position.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Mar 31, 2020:

What about a person born and raised a woman, who goes on to excel at her sport, and then because she has too much testosterone, naturally, she is banned? Sports isn't fair and hasn't ever been. Fairness and equality in the work place and in politics would be more worthy of contemplation. Equal ...

RoboGraham replies on Mar 31, 2020:

Banning women from competing in sporting events because they have high testosterone levels is certainly unfair and not backed by science. It would be like banning tall people from playing basket ball because they have an unfair advantage. Well yes it's an advantage and that's part of what makes them exceptional athletes. Sports are not fair but there is a difference between banning people because they have natural advantages and banning people who have natural advantages because they have the physical bodies of the other sex.

I'm curious what you all think about this position.

Captain_Feelgood comments on Mar 31, 2020:

I've raised this issue twice before, only to realize there are a lot of people here that prefer to remain ignorant about the basics of biology. I see one has already piped in (Theresa-N)... Don't waste your time, ignorance truly is blissful to them.. 😞

RoboGraham replies on Mar 31, 2020:

@Shaggy2018 It is surprising to me to see the angry responses from people who are usually quite reasonable.

I'm curious what you all think about this position.

Bobbyzen comments on Mar 31, 2020:

*And of course the opposite, females who change to male and then wish to compete against males (who were born males). Although I've not heard of the latter happening only the former.* You’re not up on your facts. Dr. Renee Richards fought for the right (and succeeded) to compete in male tennis ...

RoboGraham replies on Mar 31, 2020:

biological females who transition to become males have an uphill battle when competing against biological males. There's no problem there. Trans males who manage to perform well against biological males are bad asses who deserve massive credit. The issue is when biological males, who have reached maturity as men and then transition to female, compete against biological females. Trans females have physical advantages beyond that which hormone adjustments can negate. Their hips are narrower which allows them to run faster. Their bones are more dense which allows them to give and receive harder impacts. They tend to have longer arms and legs and be physically larger generally. Their reaction time is quicker on average compared to biological females. This is why trans females tend to dominate when competing against biological females. If you ever watch an MMA fight of a woman against a trans woman, it looks like a man beating the shit out of a woman because that's basically what it is.

I'm curious what you all think about this position.

ToolGuy comments on Mar 31, 2020:

Why do you care?

RoboGraham replies on Mar 31, 2020:

If you were a biological woman competing in sporting events against trans women who have unfair physical advantages and your scholarship and athletic career depend on you outperforming your competition, you might care.

I'm curious what you all think about this position.

Charlene comments on Mar 31, 2020:

I don't even know where to begin with your ignorant diatribe on the issue..just please don't cloak your Bigotry in an issue you obviouly know nothing about, don't care to learn about, nor capable of understanding..in short fuck off bigot.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 31, 2020:

How is this bigotry?

I'm curious what you all think about this position.

Novelty comments on Mar 31, 2020:

Is this actually a thing to you Shaggy? WTF? There seems to be an even amount of trans men that are notable athletes competing in male sports. Women (all women) are strong enough to stand up for ourselves without your kind of hurtful help. So I hate you for your kindness and feel no ...

RoboGraham replies on Mar 31, 2020:

Trans women competing with biological women have unfair physical advantages. Trans men competing against biological men have physical disadvantages. Acknowledging this is not a matter of standing up for women. It's not meant to be offensive. It's a matter of accepting an unfortunate reality.

I'm curious what you all think about this position.

Theresa_N comments on Mar 31, 2020:

You "doth protest to much." What are your underlying issues that drove you to write this diatribe? Typically m2f athletes are required to be on hormone treatment that includes testosterone blockers for at least a year. They have no more muscle mass than their cisgender teammates and competitors.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 31, 2020:

Biological males who reach maturity as men then transition to female have several physical advantages. Yes hormone adjustments will cause them to lose strength but there are many physical characteristics of male bodies that can not be mitigated through hormone changes. Their hips are narrower which allows them to run faster. Their bones are more dense which allows them to give and receive harder impacts. They tend to have longer arms and legs and be physically larger generally. Their reaction time is quicker on average compared to biological females. These physical characteristics provide them with significant advantages in relation to a wide range of sports and therefore, it is unfair for transgender females to compete with biological females.

Do homeless people get a stimulus check?

prometheus comments on Mar 30, 2020:

I believe you have to have filled 2019 taxes.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 30, 2020:

@MsAl Yeah, they need it the most.

Do homeless people get a stimulus check?

prometheus comments on Mar 30, 2020:

I believe you have to have filled 2019 taxes.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 30, 2020:

@MsAl Do homeless people have an address to receive the check?

Well the GOP is going to jump on this. Biden faces sexual assault claim. [yahoo.com]

nicknotes comments on Mar 29, 2020:

So Biden has one woman accusing him of sexual assault.......that's nothing....Trump has at least 19 women accusing him. Biden better pick up the pace if he wants to beat Trump.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 30, 2020:

@nicknotes Same here. No way I can vote for Biden.

Well the GOP is going to jump on this. Biden faces sexual assault claim. [yahoo.com]

nicknotes comments on Mar 29, 2020:

So Biden has one woman accusing him of sexual assault.......that's nothing....Trump has at least 19 women accusing him. Biden better pick up the pace if he wants to beat Trump.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 30, 2020:

@nicknotes Absolutely. They pretty much ignored Bernie. They ignored all the negative stuff about Biden. And they covered Trump constantly because it was good for ratings.

Well the GOP is going to jump on this. Biden faces sexual assault claim. [yahoo.com]

bobwjr comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Still better than trump, but don't believe it lot of lies being circulated by Russians and trump campaign. Know him and his wife they love each other very much .

RoboGraham replies on Mar 29, 2020:

Biden is a man who is willing to brazonly touch and sniff women and girls while cameras roll. I think it perfectly matches his character that he would be willing to sexually assault a woman in private. When a woman comes forward, we must take her seriously rather than dismissing it as Russian propaganda. I'm so sick of this Russiagate deflection. Anytime there are legitimate criticisms of corporate democrats, they scapegoat Russia. So many have been accused of being Russian agents, it's absurd neo-mccarthyism.

Well the GOP is going to jump on this. Biden faces sexual assault claim. [yahoo.com]

nicknotes comments on Mar 29, 2020:

So Biden has one woman accusing him of sexual assault.......that's nothing....Trump has at least 19 women accusing him. Biden better pick up the pace if he wants to beat Trump.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 29, 2020:

This comment perfectly sums up Bidens entire appeal. Trump is really bad. Biden is bad too but less bad. Trump sets an extremely low bar and Biden clears that bar, therefore, we should vote for him. Unfortunately, that's not good enough and Biden will suppress the vote. We could have had a decent person as our nominee but the establishment selected Biden. Probably, we are looking at four more years of Trump.

Isn't this what a whole lot of us have been thinking?

Athena comments on Mar 29, 2020:

I love how it took a global pandemic for people to see this. ??? For those of us who have known this all along there's no glory in saying "I told you so", it's just massively frustrating. Get that pro Iraq war, dementia ridden sex offender out of there and put him in that nursing home ...

RoboGraham replies on Mar 29, 2020:

Many of them are choosing to remain willfully ignorant about Joe. They don't want to face this reality so they will become defensive when you bring it up and refuse to get into it With the corporate media having done so much to protect and prop up Joe, it's no wonder so many people have been misinformed. They can't hide Biden away forever. Eventually he will have to try and show some leadership during this crisis and it will become even more plain to see how woefully unfit he is for the job. Better people see it now than give Trump the opportunity to tear him to shreds later on.

Isn't this what a whole lot of us have been thinking?

JackPedigo comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Despite the differences and question of who is better (I still support someone in the middle) at this point most will support Micky Mouse over tRump.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 29, 2020:

Trump is more favorable now than at most points in his presidency. He will be difficult to beat and will easily push Joe aside. There is little enthusiasm for Joe. He has nothing to offer. He will suppress the vote because it's plain to see that he is a creepy perv and he is in cognitive decline. Young people won't vote for him. Actual feminists who believe in metoo won't vote for him Moderate Republicans will go back to Trump because Biden isn't all that much better than Trump. I hope Biden does somehow best Trump because he is the lesser evil but I cant give him my vote

Joe Biden's last 5 "live" appearances are an EMBARRASSMENT to the Democratic Party. [youtube.com]

RoboGraham comments on Mar 27, 2020:

Biden is up to his ears in malarkey right now.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 27, 2020:

@desertastronomer

Natural Beauty

mischl comments on Mar 27, 2020:

Nice body and lovely hair. This is a slightly strange pose.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 27, 2020:

@mischl Quite a few.

Natural Beauty

mischl comments on Mar 27, 2020:

Nice body and lovely hair. This is a slightly strange pose.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 27, 2020:

Yes it is an awkward pose for sure. She looks like she is putting her hands behind her back in anticipation of being arrested. Beautiful though.

Natural Beauty

Robecology comments on Mar 27, 2020:

A cutie with a beard...not sure if I like it...

RoboGraham replies on Mar 27, 2020:

To each his own. IMO, bush is so much better than bald razor burned priclepuss.

Natural Beauty

guynoir comments on Mar 27, 2020:

People are getting Very Good with Photoshop, aren't they? She's Beautiful, inside a photo studio or outside!!

RoboGraham replies on Mar 27, 2020:

Yes indeed. This isn't an example of it though. They did an entire shoot of her in the great outdoors.

Natural Beauty

Cutiebeauty comments on Mar 27, 2020:

Very cute.. Love her hair and eyes

RoboGraham replies on Mar 27, 2020:

Agreed. She is a gorgeous goddess of the forest.

The USA is fast tracking COVID-19 according to this chart.

Novelty comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Frankly after yesterday’s increase I was shocked we didn’t pass 500k infections last night. At this rate we’ll be over a million before the weekend is over.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 26, 2020:

With the number that go unreported due to our severe lack of test kits, we probably already are.

Curvalicious Kelly Divine

Silvertongue comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Nope, don't find that in the least bit attractive.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 25, 2020:

To each his own.

Joe has really lost it..

SpikeTalon comments on Mar 25, 2020:

The king of gaffes...

RoboGraham replies on Mar 25, 2020:

The king of confused blathering.

I’m looking for an Agnostic.

RoboGraham comments on Mar 20, 2020:

Pretty creepy. At least Joe has the decency to awkwardly touch and sniff other people's daughters.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 24, 2020:

@Varn Well you chose to engage me when you accused me of campaigning for Trump. That was an absurd thing to say. You said I made a false equivalence. I didn't. I am attempting to have a debate. I explain my point of view. You dismiss me as Russian. Rather than engaging in this debate we are having, you just say I'm angry and ranting and dismiss everything I have to say rather than attempting to refute it in a logical way. I attempt to get you to engage and explain to me your reasoning for supporting Biden. I ask many times, You refuse. It is frustrating. If that's how you choose to interact, there is no point. But know this, when you dismiss people like this, they dismiss you as well, and the party that you are arguing in favor of. In November when you are wondering why we democrats have again lost to the orange idiot, think back to this conversation. If the party has no interest in understanding the frustrations of of disappointed members, those members will abandon it.

"Republicans Add Insult to Illness ... Greed, germs and the art of no deal."

RoboGraham comments on Mar 24, 2020:

Perhaps a general strike is in order. Kill two birds with one stone. Accomplish social distancing by staying home from work on mass and show the bastards that the economy can't go round without the participation of the workers no matter how many bail outs they give to the elites.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 24, 2020:

@dan325 Yes indeed, it is a daunting challenge.

Socialism for Boeing but not for Grandma?

RoboGraham comments on Mar 24, 2020:

We welcome Grandma to the revolution.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 24, 2020:

@St-Sinner Reagan Revolution

Socialism for Boeing but not for Grandma?

RoboGraham comments on Mar 24, 2020:

We welcome Grandma to the revolution.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 24, 2020:

@St-Sinner And yet there was a revolution in America during the prosperous 1980's.

"Republicans Add Insult to Illness ... Greed, germs and the art of no deal."

RoboGraham comments on Mar 24, 2020:

Perhaps a general strike is in order. Kill two birds with one stone. Accomplish social distancing by staying home from work on mass and show the bastards that the economy can't go round without the participation of the workers no matter how many bail outs they give to the elites.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 24, 2020:

@OwlInASack Certainly not. We will have to look after each other.

I’m looking for an Agnostic.

RoboGraham comments on Mar 20, 2020:

Pretty creepy. At least Joe has the decency to awkwardly touch and sniff other people's daughters.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 24, 2020:

@Varn I am always attempting to grow and move forward, not in a condescending way but in an honest no bull shit sort of way. The condescending thing here is the way that you view the things I'm saying as a rant and think that help is required. If you look at my comments, you'll see some concise writing and logical reasoning. You've decided not to read the entire "rant" and that must be why you have again missed the question- do you have any persuasive arguments to convince people to vote for Biden? Or perhaps you are just avoiding it because I've brought this up many times now. The only positive thing you said about Biden is he- "understands the political lay of the land, wanting to be remembered as someone who continued a progressive path." Understanding the political lay of the land is nothing special. All politicians have that quality. If you think that Biden has stepped foot on a progressive path, I'm sorry but you must be misinformed, or you have a very different idea of what progressive means. Yes there is some messed up stuff. The way that Biden touches and sniffs women and girls is messed up. What was it that you were referring to as messed up? The part where I said he is my ideological enemy? I'm sorry if this triggers you. I can't help with that. What triggers me is your avoidance to engage. The original comment I made, you described as a false equivalent. It's not, I explained to you why and you are now avoiding that topic. If it's not something you wish to engage with, why did you insert yourself into this conversation? Yes there is plenty of anger. Does the current state of affairs not make you angry? We've got the worst president in modern history fumbling over the worst plague in modern history, more concerned about optics than helping people and the man chosen by the democratic party as our nominee is showing no leadership. He was MIA for 6 days and the best he could do was give a lackluster speech in which he read some vague platitudes off a teleprompter. We are heading into a disaster and the leadership on both sides is inadequate. This is a very angering state of affairs. I realize that this is an impure realm. Bernie Sanders is far from perfect but I'm willing to accept him. Biden on the other hand, that is a pill that cannot be swallowed. I understand that not everyone's ideology matches my own. Thing is, the policies that I am in favor of, Med4All, a living wage, debt relief, ending the drug war, ending foreign wars... are all very popular. Popular enough that, in a fair system, the leader who has been fighting for them wouldn't be swept aside so easily. Scary times indeed. As this pandemic intensifies, the trail will become scarier. I don't want revolution either but if the powers that be don't do what's necessary...

"Republicans Add Insult to Illness ... Greed, germs and the art of no deal."

RoboGraham comments on Mar 24, 2020:

Perhaps a general strike is in order. Kill two birds with one stone. Accomplish social distancing by staying home from work on mass and show the bastards that the economy can't go round without the participation of the workers no matter how many bail outs they give to the elites.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 24, 2020:

@OwlInASack This is why it is good policy to hit them where it hurts, their bottom line, their profits. They cannot make profits if the workers aren't doing the work and the working class has no money to spend. The only reason they are currently debating giving workers a mediocre bailout as part of the stimulus package is so that we will have money to continue buying their crap. They could not care less about us but if we shut it all down by refusing to work, it deprives them of their source of power, their wealth.

This article exemplifies what I feel I have seen the Bernie campaign doing this year.

Davesnothere comments on Mar 21, 2020:

I suspect a convention surprise, with Gov Cumo throwing his hat in the ring after folks compare his leadership through coronavirus to Trumps BUT IDC all I am is #NotTrump

RoboGraham replies on Mar 21, 2020:

If there any last minute surprises, I bet it will be Hillary stepping in to take over for an incapable Biden.

I’m looking for an Agnostic.

RoboGraham comments on Mar 20, 2020:

Pretty creepy. At least Joe has the decency to awkwardly touch and sniff other people's daughters.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 21, 2020:

@Varn False equivalence? Trump touches his daughter in creepy cringy ways. We agree there. Does Joe not do the same sort of thing with other people's daughters? If you think not, I can show you an abundance of examples. Sure there are differences between the two. There are also similarities and when I see them, I point them out. I have decided who to vote for. That's beside the point though. You don't need to have made up your mind this early in the process in order to participate in the conversation. Biden is not even the official nominee yet. Trump is my ideological enemy, I will demean him at every opportunity. Biden is my ideological enemy. I will demean him at every opportunity. It's truly a sad state of affairs when both the incumbent president and his challenger are both despicable and so easily demeaned. You have continued to avoid the question. So I'll ask you for the... third, maybe fourth time... do you have any persuasive arguments to convince people to vote for Biden?

I’m looking for an Agnostic.

RoboGraham comments on Mar 20, 2020:

Pretty creepy. At least Joe has the decency to awkwardly touch and sniff other people's daughters.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 20, 2020:

@EllenDale For some of us. Yeah, must be.

Right now, it looks like the Texas Democratic convention (june) will be held on-line.

Athena comments on Mar 20, 2020:

Most of Biden's supporters don't know how to use a computer because they were born in the 30s.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 20, 2020:

Hey... That's not fair. Some were born in the 40's and 50's.

I’m looking for an Agnostic.

RoboGraham comments on Mar 20, 2020:

Pretty creepy. At least Joe has the decency to awkwardly touch and sniff other people's daughters.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 20, 2020:

@EllenDale Biden has inappropriately groped children in the presence of their parents while cameras roll. If that is how he behaves in public, I don't even want to imagine what he do in private.

I’m looking for an Agnostic.

RoboGraham comments on Mar 20, 2020:

Pretty creepy. At least Joe has the decency to awkwardly touch and sniff other people's daughters.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 20, 2020:

@Varn Did you miss the part where I Called Trump's behavior creepy? Pointing out the flaws of one candidate does not mean you are campaigning for another. Were you ever able to think of any persuasive arguments for voting Joe?

Waking up with Yulianna.

LordOtto comments on Mar 20, 2020:

Beautiful!!!

RoboGraham replies on Mar 20, 2020:

If you'd like to see more, google yulianna met art, and go to images.

Gabbard ends run------Endorses Biden.

Piece2YourPuzzle comments on Mar 19, 2020:

The Democratic Party needs to be burned to the ground. I've always been more socialism minded and closer to the Green Party, but I have been a registered Democrat so I can vote in NY's closed primaries. I'm changing my affiliation after this primary. There is absolutely no way that these two parties...

RoboGraham replies on Mar 19, 2020:

Demexit!

In the US - Regarding the attempts by the Administration to send out taxpayer money: Yes, I can ...

Emerald comments on Mar 18, 2020:

The money would be better served paying for testing.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 18, 2020:

@Emerald Wow, what an absurd situation. The tests ought to be abundant and free as well as the treatment. We need everyone to be fully cooperative for the sake of public health but if there are monetary barriers in the way, many, maybe even most people will choose to go without and that makes them more likely to spread it. This is the exact set of circumstances that makes it abundantly clear that a rational single payer healthcare system is essential. Also, I'm sure this is an overwhelming time for you and all healthcare workers. Thank you for all that you do. Nurses are the closest things to angels in existence. I hope that all of you will be abundantly compensated for the craziness you are dealing with.

In the US - Regarding the attempts by the Administration to send out taxpayer money: Yes, I can ...

Emerald comments on Mar 18, 2020:

The money would be better served paying for testing.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 18, 2020:

@kmaz Absolutely. People are more important than the economy. The reason I think economic stimulus for workers is so important right now is because it will allow people to stay home from work and in doing so, limit exposure. Many people who have nonessential jobs are currently going into work because they can't afford not to. When given the choice of possibly being exposed to the virus and falling desperately behind on the bills, most people are going to choose to go to work. We all need to isolate ourselves as much as possible right now and for the majority of us, it is too expensive to do so.

In the US - Regarding the attempts by the Administration to send out taxpayer money: Yes, I can ...

Emerald comments on Mar 18, 2020:

The money would be better served paying for testing.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 18, 2020:

@Emerald Of course testing matters and is very important. I understand that there is a massive deficiency in the number of tests available. My understanding is that, for those lucky enough to get a test, it's free. Is that incorrect? Quarantining people who test positive is essential. Preventing those people from going out in public is the best way to stop the spread. In a situation such as what we are facing now in which we don't know who has it and who doesn't because the tests are in short supply and people who have it and are able to spread it before showing symptoms anyway, it's best to have everyone who possibly can stay out of public places. This means staying home from work which most people can't afford to do so if the government were to provide everyone with a temporary infusion of funds, it would help to reduce the number of people who feel the need to work, not because their work is absolutely necessary but because they can't afford not too.

In the US - Regarding the attempts by the Administration to send out taxpayer money: Yes, I can ...

Emerald comments on Mar 18, 2020:

The money would be better served paying for testing.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 18, 2020:

From what I've heard, the tests are already being paid for, as they should be. Providing people with stimulus money allows them to exercise social distancing and still have the ability to pay bills. It will help to reduce the spread of the virus and help to keep the economy functioning.

Is giving every American the same amount of taxpayer dollars a regressive tax?

RoboGraham comments on Mar 17, 2020:

No it's economic stimulus and it mitigates some of the income loss that people suffer from practicing social distancing.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 17, 2020:

@TomMcGiverin Exactly It's the same reason the Romans handed out the bread dole. Desperate, hungry, angry poor people are dangerous.

Is giving every American the same amount of taxpayer dollars a regressive tax?

RoboGraham comments on Mar 17, 2020:

No it's economic stimulus and it mitigates some of the income loss that people suffer from practicing social distancing.

RoboGraham replies on Mar 17, 2020:

@JeffMesser We could call it temporary socialism. They intend to give aid to the common people for a short duration in order to keep the buying power of the working class strong enough to prevent corporations from missing out on too much profit. When republicans are helping working people, there is an ulterior motive behind it and in this case, it is to protect the profits of their wealthy donors.

I admit- I did not have monkey gang war on my corona virus bingo card.

Novelty comments on Mar 17, 2020:

That’s a barrel of monkeys. Wow 😳 Can they get the virus too? 🥀

RoboGraham replies on Mar 17, 2020:

@Novelty Why would someone take offense over the idea that bats carry viruses? People pick some weird things to get upset about.

I admit- I did not have monkey gang war on my corona virus bingo card.

Novelty comments on Mar 17, 2020:

That’s a barrel of monkeys. Wow 😳 Can they get the virus too? 🥀

RoboGraham replies on Mar 17, 2020:

Scientist are using monkeys in experiments to develop a vaccine. So apparently, yes monkeys can get it. I heard it cam from a bat originally. Not sure if that's true tho

To Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders supporters.

Fred_Snerd comments on Mar 16, 2020:

Biden is a horrible person. This guy seems presidential. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYg21j8zwn8

RoboGraham replies on Mar 16, 2020:

@TomMcGiverin Unless there are significant numbers of old people who are afraid to go outside on election day, I think you're right.

From former lobbyist William Gould: "So, imagine that you are a Senator or a House of ...

Bierbasstard comments on Mar 14, 2020:

So Sanders becomes president. Do you really believe that an executive order banning lobbyists is going to happen? I agree with the premise though how do we get rid of lobbyists, citizens united, job guarantee from either side, life long benefits, term limits, etc...? It has to start by getting ...

RoboGraham replies on Mar 15, 2020:

@Bierbasstard When I said that I know better, I didn't mean that to sound like I know better than you. Earlier you said I should know better, well I do know better.I know how corrupt the democratic party in MD is. I don't see why Bernie couldn't both support local movements and be president simultaneously. In fact, he could probably offer much more support to those local movements if he had the power of the presidency behind him. I agree, we need to build a solid foundation. How would Sanders being president hinder the building of that foundation? I think it could only get stronger if the person in the white house is on the side oft he people attempting to build that solid foundation. I don't see Sanders as an iconoclast. He is a conservative democrat attempting to bring the party back to it's glory days during the FDR era when it was the party of the working man. He was the most popular president since Washington and the only one to win 4 times. Bernie's attempt to reshape the party into the FDR mold is not iconoclastic or disjointed, it's exactly what we need to revitalize the party and improve conditions for the working class. When I hear people say that he should concentrate on creating and supporting local movements, it feels a bit insulting, as though he isn't capable of leading the country. People tend to like Bernie and his policies but for some reason, can't fathom him as the holder of the highest office. It seems to me like he is by far the best leader in the bunch. Just compare the response of the three major contenders to the corona pandemic. Trump was all focused on trying to make it seem as though it's not actually hurting the economy because that's all he cares about. Biden did a good job at appearing to be very presidential. He criticized Trump's response and said a lot of generalities like, we need to put the scientists in charge, we need more tests, the virus effects everyone regardless of party... He didn't get much into the nitty gritty details of how we fix this, help people, and prevent it from happening again. Sanders gave specifics. He said we need to give stimulus money to workers who are unable to work just as we did for bankers. He said we need to increase meals on wheels so seniors can get what they need without leaving home. He said we need to manufacture medical equipment here in the states so that we aren't reliant on other countries and so we can be sure we have what we need for emergencies like this. And most importantly, we need universal healthcare so that everyone can be treated. I'm glad that you, @skado, and I agree on the end game. I think it's safe to say that regardless of how it goes, we won't be getting there anytime soon. I appreciate your offer to get together. Meeting up with strangers from ...