KevinG

I would be surprised if this question gets answered.

The left is strong in Television? Last I checked Fox News pretty much lead the ratings: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2016/03/30/fox-news-channel-ratings-top-all-cable-networks-for-first-time.html And please don't trot out the main stream media has a left wing bias crap. It simply is not true. I do not disagree both sides spew "hate," but the conservative point of view has a much louder voice to do. In many rural areas, where internet is hard to come by radio is often times where people get their "news." This is generally dominated by conservative talk. Sigh. Let's go

You cannot deny that the Right Wing Media machine has an overwhelming dominance in media. Rush has been number one for years and many many of the top radio programs being conservative. http://www.talkers.com/heavy-hundred/ In many markets there is not an alternative or the ability to listen to opposing views. Sure both sides "talk shit" but the Right has a much larger voice and ability to do. It speaks volumes that you see what Rush says a "typical political talk show stuff." Rush has a long history racist and sexist comments. This may be what classifies as typical political talk,

I think another thing that is contributing to our dysfunctional political system that I forgot to mention is the rise of the internet. We have so much information at our finger tips and the majority of Americans generally seek out and focus on the information that we agree with. It is so much easier to read something that confirms your assumptions than challenges it. And then when we are challenged we get defensive or completely ignore the challenge. This conversation has shown that over and over again. Media has polarized our nation. The ability to agree and compromise is gone. Further

I can't imagine something like that happening in this election cycle. Gone are the days when politicians can disagree with each other, but still have respect. This is the TEA Party and the Trump effect.

That sure was something. I started to like him again, too. Twitter is the worst isn't it?

Cheeto Jesus is my new band name https://twitter.com/TheRickWilson/status/743289565172097024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Yes I am serious. Directly the tragedy is the shooters fault. I am not denying that. As well as result of the shooters perversion of Islamic philosophy. But we as a society are not blameless. We live in country where the people can effect change. We can right the wrongs of our society. But America as a whole has failed. The statics remain mass shootings happen disproportionately in the US than any other place in world. They cycle I mentioned continues and will continue. We as Americans no longer seem to care enough about this for a long enough time to do anything about this. So to

I also said that was sad and unfortunate and it was because the American populace has a misunderstanding of Islam. Funny I don't remember you calling for this back in November when an Evangelical Christian killed three in an abortion clinic. Every person on this planet should be horrified by what occurred in Orlando. It is absolutely wonderful and a fantastic show of support that people and countries around the world are condemning the violence. I would be delighted if the news spent their coverage on this. It would be great. But the dangerous territory that you are getting i

So many things here. 1) First off my search showed that Muslims around the world and our country are equally outraged. I am not sure why you feel Muslims have to show more or do more denounce this. Does the leader of your local Mosque need to go on TV and denounce this? Should Joko Widodo, the elected leader of Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population (13%) need to come on TV and denounce this? What is going to satisfy you? When the movie theater shootings happened last year, did you want to see Christians denounce that on TV? Or the shooting in SC or the abortion c

It is there. Here are just some of the articles I found: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2016/06/12/orlando-nightclub-muslim-reaction/85790320/ http://www.dw.com/en/support-pours-in-for-orlando-shooting-victims/a-19328508 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/american-muslims-send-a-powerful-message-of-solidarity-to-orlando-victims_us_575ef3d4e4b071ec19ee9fbe http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/harford/belair/ph-ag-orlando-harford-reaction-0615-20160613-story.html Why do you think it is a requirement to have Muslim countries denounce this? Don't get me wrong, I feel e

Jesus, let's get facts straight. There is so much right wing hyperbole and half truths here it is hard to take you seriously. First off he was on the FBI watchlist, while on the watchlist he did nothing illegal. Suspicous yes, illegal no. In this country you can't arrest someone who has done nothing wrong. As much as some people want it to be, being a Muslim is not a crime. So to put this at the feet of law enforcement is ridiculous and an insult to our Constitution and law enforcement officials everywhere. But of course while on the watchlist he bought firearms legally. But neve

I think the lack of input by this board is because of the gun issue. It is so tired and ends up in the same circles that many just see it pointless. But from a political standpoint, this shows how one candidate can just utterly fail in how to respond to a tragedy. Not only were the first words from his twitter hole a humble brag on how he predicted this and now he is is saying that Obama might be a terrorist sympathizer. But you know Obama did not use the words Radical Islam. Seriously Donald Trump, FUCK OFF.

Got to go to Dodgers stadium the other day. Nice Park, horrible food. I am now a third of the way to get to all the parks.

She needs to take the high road. Show everyone what a president should be, not get into twitter wars. Let her surrogates do it. Warren is doing a much better job. And don't use the word that is synonymous with your biggest scandal. Just a dumb move

http://bzfd.it/1UjlvJh It is gonna be a long five months

What I am trying to say is it is a big jump for Republicans to vote for Clinton. The party leaders know a third party or alternate candidate has no chance of betting Clinton. But as a not Trump option it will be better than urging to vote Clinton.

Right, but as an alternative to Trump and not endorsing Hillary, it would be a good thing for the GOP to do.

I don't think they should go that far. I am interested in a viable third party. Though I think Bill Kristol's guy won't cut it.

Who would have thought that Lindsey Graham would be the most rational republican? It also looks like Sen. Kirk (R-Ill) is recinding his endorsement as well. "GOP Senators Finally Starting To Realize Their Party Nominated A Total Racist" - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2016/06/07/gop-senators-donald-trump_n_10341942.html

Mindless is one thing, but look at Paul Ryan, Rick Perry, Mitch McConnell, and other high level Republicans. These are a group who have said things like, Trumps views on race have no place in the GOP, he is a cancer on conversation, etc. Now they are willing to turn their back on our nation, put a dangerous man in office so they can further their agenda. That is cowardly. That is shameful.

I feel the exact opposite. Trump is dangerous, his views would put this country in jeopardy. I think if you vote for someone just because of the letter behind their name you are saying your political agenda is more important than the harm he would do to the country. Every single republican who denounced Trump earlier on and is now support him is a coward.

I assume he has similar thoughts about Trump, GWB, Cheney, and Rush Limbaugh.

There are two main perceived selling points for Trump. 1) He is not Hillary Clinton (or other Democrat) 2) He is not part of the Washington Cartel and is his own man (which btw is bullshit) I seems to me, at least, all of his many short comings are over looked because of these facts. I don't think most Trump supporters can articulate why his policies would make our country better, other than they feel that Clinton's policies would make it worse. People are willing to over look his racism, misogyny, lack of coherence and knowledge of the issues, simply because they they don't like Clinton

I don't think anyone would disagree with you that there are criminals coming to our country illegally. But the notion that Mexico is sending these people and the majority of immigrants are criminals, which is what Trump is saying (otherwise why would you need to build a wall?) And that is the notion that is false. Yeah, why bother yourself with facts or nuance. It is much easier to make something a scapegoat with rather then deal with real issues. I care that there are people murdering and raping and committing crimes. There is no evidence that immigrants are more likely to