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Thanks for the laughs :grin:

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We were talking about abortions, and now you've expanded the topic. Fine. Name some specific ways that our representative government has acted in favor of the "rich" at a detriment to the "majority of average citizens." I'm not saying there aren't any ways. I'm just curious to kn...

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Think interpretation. Then think about how the Supreme Court Justices making their interpretations got their jobs. It's no coincidence that their overall decision (and interpretation of the constitution) was in line with the majority of citizens.

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BTW, if abortion being legal isn't an example of majority rule, what is it an example of?

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Just because the majority wants something doesn’t mean they get it or even ought to get it. It’s call the USC. Which is subject to interpretation by people put in place by majorities (see the 2nd amendment), and which is subject to amendments and repeals of amendments carried out by people put in p...

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Kierland wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 2:43 pm You are now talking about democratically voting for a representative majority.

That's exactly what I've been talking about all along. People who we decide should have a say. The set of these people changes over time to reflect a more enlightened public sentiment, as it should.

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Kierland wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 6:40 pm Again: there is no majority rule in USA.

ML@Coyote wrote: ↑Wed Jun 02, 2021 7:46 pm Why do you vote if not to help create a majority in government that sees the world your way?

Crickets...

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Sorry, the question was directed at MS. But you're free to answer it. Why do you vote?

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Why do you vote if not to help create a majority in government that sees the world your way?

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Regardless, Joe thanks you for your vote. :wink:

Rumor has it that he was elected by a majority.

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You really are an idiot. More people voted for the senators that voted again most of the SC than other way around. Again: there is no majority rule in USA, but keep digging tard. And yet... https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/05/politics/supreme-court-approval-poll/index.html And... https://news.gallup.com...

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Interesting article.

https://supreme.findlaw.com/supreme-cou ... rned-.html

Roe v Wade overturned? Kind of dumb to be arguing about something that hasn't even happened.

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abortion being legal has nothing to do with majority rule. A majority electoral vote picks the president. A majority vote picks the Senate. They get together and pick the justices. The justices make their decision, and what do you know? Their decision coincides with the majority opinion of the popu...

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Sorry "tard," sometimes the kick is just no good...

https://youtu.be/cNCZ1s7tNOk

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lean right Historically, we can all understand what this means. I think it's a mistake to categorize people into left and right. It trivializes issues. It prevents creative thinking. It polarizes populations. People should be encouraged to think on their own and come up with their own opinions with...

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So not by majority rule. Like I said. Five posts ago. Or was it six? Or seven? You really are a dumb ass, and leaning right is more than just your stance on guns you fucking moron. A significant majority is a majority. A handgun is a gun. A football is a ball. I know you're having trouble processin...

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By significant majorities of elected officials. Officials elected by straight majorities. Sounds to me like you're just bitter that only 1 in 5 Americans want the 2nd Amendment repealed. Do I lean right? I have never owned a gun in my life. I have never even shot a gun. On the other hand, you are th...

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News flash. The Constitution can be amended, and amendments can be repealed.

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Defense lawyers are there to insure that the legal system does not run roughshod over an accused individual. They are there to make sure a legitimate case for conviction is brought by the prosecutor. If you are ever accused of a crime you did not commit, you will be very thankful for the efforts of...

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Okay, I'll try not to laugh at you as you explain how identifying the US as a democracy, republic, or democratic republic has anything to do with your claim that the majority of citizens do not have express power over the minority by means of voting. And while you're at it, tell me about mob rule ag...

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Thanks for clearing that up. What's your next suggested step? To do away with elections?

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Softball Bat wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 11:50 am MLB is completely unwatchable now.

I enjoy watching baseball. I record the games I want to watch, and then watch the recordings. I am able to fast-forward through all the ads, mound visits, and replay reviews. That helps.

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Since we live in a democracy, majority rules. And just so we are clear, nobody that passed 12th grade civics believes this. In theory, of course. There are examples of the will of the people being ignored, but that is not the spirit of a democracy. For example, I would guess that a majority of US c...

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Softball Bat wrote: ↑Fri May 28, 2021 12:59 am Genesis 2:17

An apple a day...just not that apple!

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smackaholic wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 8:29 am This is just another example of why baseball is an awesome game to watch.

Just when you think you've seen it all :grin:

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So since the GQP calls it a child at 15 weeks... Since I neither align myself with the GOP or the libs, I don't care what either of them say. I only posted the Biden cartoon to provide a balance to MS's own lame and partisan cartoon. I don't like abortion, but it is an unfortunate reality. I guess ...

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Kierland wrote: ↑Tue May 25, 2021 3:33 pm

Two humans and a Republican.

One human and a Democrat

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Whippersnapper.

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Smackie Chan wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 6:41 pm Something to do with lays, I'm guessing.

Anyone remember this ad?

https://youtu.be/RuHscMe8dK8

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Lion under oath.

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25 or 6 to 4

What does this mean? There's an entire Wikipedia page devoted to the subject. I read it, and I still don't get it. I hate listening to songs when I don't understand the lyrics. Yet I do it all the time. :brad:

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I posted this earlier. Here it is again: “People who base their self-worth on being right about everything prevent themselves form learning from their mistakes. They lack the ability to take on new perspectives and empathize with others. They close themselves off to new and important information. It...

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People these days seem more interested in dividing themselves up than in interacting with each other. It's a shame. Much can be gained from living in a pluralistic society. One of my sons has been doing the online dating thing, and one of the primary conditions these kids put on their profiles is &q...

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As for some cities being more expensive, that is life. This is kind of interesting: The average national annual salary of a convenience store clerk in America is $21,249 San Francisco: $39,249 Los Angeles: $35,498 San Diego: $34,265 Seattle: $36,397 https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Convenience...

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Does LA son resent you for subsidizing San Francisco son? Do you love one less? We made the exact same offer to both of our boys. If they wanted to go to college, we would pay tuition and living expenses. It was the same offer my parents made to me. One son took advantage of the offer, and the othe...

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Taking $4,000 from someone trying to live on $30,000 in San Diego, LA, SF or Seattle is absolutely nuts. Agree. Same with "reducing taxes." If the people living in those cities making $40,000 or less paid zero taxes they'd still be living in poverty. Don't agree. One of my sons lived in S...

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Kierland wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 12:48 am Quite the shortcoming. :doh:

Of course if this shortcoming really bothers you, you can always move to your socialist New Zealand where the poverty rate is 15% rather than 10.5%.

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Not sure where you got the idea that I ever thought capitalism was without any shortcomings. Maybe you're thinking of someone else.

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There is always going to be a percentage of people in any country who has difficulty making ends meet. I don't care about lazy people. They don't interest me. But I do care about people who, for whatever reason, work hard at their jobs, live modestly, and still have great difficulty paying their bil...

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If the wages of workers doesn't allow them to keep their heads above water then they certainly aren't buying products (which provides profits & jobs). And look at how our economy was doing in the 50's when union membership was at it's highest. Higher wages for the working class fuels the econom...

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