Democratic Convention Live Thread

[brainfreeze]

So you think gays shouldn't have rights?

Not rights for " gays " ... Or you mine as well make rights for " thugs " or " prostitutes " or " robbers and murderers " ...

rights for people ...not dysfunctional lifestyles

these people now adopting children ...smh

unreal..

[grease lightnin]

Not rights for " gays " ... Or you mine as well make rights for " thugs " or " prostitutes " or " robbers and murderers " ...

rights for people ...not dysfunctional lifestyles

Well I think thugs should have rights--prostitutes too. And gays should have rights as well.

Like you said... rights for people.

[d2bets]

Not rights for " gays " ... Or you mine as well make rights for " thugs " or " prostitutes " or " robbers and murderers " ...

rights for people ...not dysfunctional lifestyles

these people now adopting children ...smh

unreal..

So "rights for people" does not including adopting children?

[brainfreeze]

Well I think thugs should have rights--prostitutes too. And gays should have rights as well.

Like you said... rights for people.

Thats not how it's characterized ...it's rights for " gays " ... It's not the same

[brooks85]

lol gay rights... ya that is what you should base your vote on... morons

[grease lightnin]

No, it really isn't a voting issue for me. I just find it funny when christians hate.

[brooks85]

well the bible is pretty clear but I agree, I don't care if they get married but the problem is it should have been decided state by state. Obama just needed some brownie points.

[d2bets]

lol gay rights... ya that is what you should base your vote on... morons

Doesn't seem that crazy if you're gay and you want to adopt a child, get married and not be discriminated against by employers.

Just like it doesn't seem that crazy for million-dollar earners who want to keep more of their earnings to vote based on tax policy for top earners.

[ABEHONEST]

You know, I normally give people I don't think I like, some benefit of the doubt. Maybe they are under a lot of personal pressure or whatever? But, I'm telling you, a man can almost grow into a hateful mood after viewing this photo. And get into a downright despising mood.
I mean: "What the fk is wrong with these people and what do they think they're gaining, better yet, what are they actually gaining by voting for this old hag"--a woman, I bet Bill doesn't even trust. Lord help us and I am a non-believer, but I may have to go Pentecostal if she get's elected.

[grease lightnin]

The bible is clear on it, but if we are gonna go there, we are gonna have to take away the rights of all sinners.... wait...

[d2bets]

well the bible is pretty clear but I agree, I don't care if they get married but the problem is it should have been decided state by state. Obama just needed some brownie points.

Equal protection is guaranteed to all by the Constitution. States can't violate.

Marijuana legalization is a states rights issue. Federal government should have zero involvement.

[brooks85]

again, it should have been decided state by state if this country was truly what it pretended to be.

Doesn't seem that crazy if you're gay and you want to adopt a child, get married and not be discriminated against by employers.

Just like it doesn't seem that crazy for million-dollar earners who want to keep more of their earnings to vote based on tax policy for top earners.

sure it does, assuming they have a basic understanding of math and economics



problem scale;

democrats increasing welfare numbers, illegals and refugees > gay rights



and that doesn't even touch the main problem people like you keep supporting; the political class.

[thetrinity]

The gay race angle gets way overblown to get people wound up for either side who don't understand the real issues. Republicans are also guilty of fear mongering the other way.

[Mac4Lyfe]

A lot of the party believes in wanting everything handed to them, and NOT working at all. I work probably less than most on this forum, but I don't waste time or money either. Usa has one of the longest work weeks in the world, but having people depend on government isn't the answer either.

I do not believe that the democratic party or anyone in that party or anyone in general believes in wanting things given to them. EVERYONE wants to be valued. EVERYONE wants to be recognized for their work/efforts. I have hired thousands of people in my lifetime... thousands. and people want to prove themselves and want to take pride in their work. It's when they become disillusioned, lose faith or feel they are not valued that they go off the rails.

I was hired by FEMA and the Red Cross to assist people displaced by Hurricane Katrina. I hired 850 people to support that effort. I have a pretty extensive background check process but because everything happened so fast, I hired a dozen people by mistake who had prior felonies ranging from fraud, theft, violence, etc. I made sure to put these people in jobs that I could watch them closely. Do you know that that group worked harder, were more appreciative of having a very good paying job, were polite, did above and beyond of what the job called for and did not cause any trouble. I got to know several of them and this was the first job they ever had that they felt respected. They felt they were doing something to make a difference. Several of them have moved on to bigger and better to this day. It changed the way I thought about people.

I know your complaint is about people laying at home cashing a welfare or unemployment check. I get it but get over that. I agree that people should not be able to sponge off of the community BUT we have to come up with better ways to put them to work. The answer is not to necessarily cut them off. I don't have all the answers but I know first hand that most people want to do right. They somehow got derailed along the way.

[brooks85]

The bible is clear on it, but if we are gonna go there, we are gonna have to take away the rights of all sinners.... wait...

you're jumping all over the place. Again, it is no wonder why most christians are not ok with gay marriage. The bible is clear that men are not supposed to lay together. Personally I find it BS because it is the bible but it isn't a surprise why they don't like it, nor should they have to make a cake for a gay couple.

[KingJD31]

Here's the future generation stance on politics. Gay marriage is ok (who gives a penetrate) abortion will be settled. Now economically is complicated, for the most part we work, then you got the whiny little bitches who thinks it's the worlds problem why they got a worthless college degree and can't find a job. Fiscal conservatism is really gaining traction among young people. My Facebook feed consists of a few Bernie Libs and a bunch of trump supporters. I have not seen anything pro Hillary once. These are people ages 25-30

[MoneyLineDawg]

Interesting discussion

I think there's a ton of people out there like me who believe in rights for all....but I cannot stand the pandering and constant complaining either.

I don't understand how some of the far right are not accepting or care how other people choose to live their lives, but the extreme social justice warrior types annoy the fukk out of me on the far left

Where's the party for normal fukkin Americans that just want to live their lives and not be bothered with all of this bullshit?

[grease lightnin]

you're jumping all over the place. Again, it is no wonder why most christians are not ok with gay marriage. The bible is clear that men are not supposed to lay together. Personally I find it BS because it is the bible but it isn't a surprise why they don't like it, nor should they have to make a cake for a gay couple.

You must not have spent much time in church. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of god.... some christians say that once you get saved you don't sin any longer, or that you become sanctified. But if you have spent time around christians, you know this isn't true either.

For some reason, even though Jesus taught grace and forgiveness, most who end up following end up becoming pharisees.

[MoneyLineDawg]

Here's the future generation stance on politics. Gay marriage is ok (who gives a penetrate) abortion will be settled. Now economically is complicated, for the most part we work, then you got the whiny little bitches who thinks it's the worlds problem why they got a worthless college degree and can't find a job. Fiscal conservatism is really gaining traction among young people. My Facebook feed consists of a few Bernie Libs and a bunch of trump supporters. I have not seen anything pro Hillary once. These are people ages 25-30

Same here....most people I hear are Trump supporters...some Bernie and almost nobody Hillary

[DwightShrute]

[stealthyburrito]

Here's the future generation stance on politics. Gay marriage is ok (who gives a penetrate) abortion will be settled. Now economically is complicated, for the most part we work, then you got the whiny little bitches who thinks it's the worlds problem why they got a worthless college degree and can't find a job. Fiscal conservatism is really gaining traction among young people. My Facebook feed consists of a few Bernie Libs and a bunch of trump supporters. I have not seen anything pro Hillary once. These are people ages 25-30

Indeed, there was a self serving purpose for Bernie unifying the dems. I wouldn't be surprised if in a few election cycles they nominate a candidate who espouses bernies platform. He's planted his seed. If he had contested the nomination he would've alienated the more mainstream democrats.

[Mac4Lyfe]

they can, without interfering our GOD given rights, to turn down these types from making wedding cakes, or designing them dresses, this messes with the moral fiber this country was established on, again, needs to go " back in the bag " ..

i care because they need to know its wrong, if they didn't know it was wrong, then they don't need to think about fixing a wrong. But woe to those who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!

You sound like a radical Islamic fundamentalist???

Once again, why do you care? Why would you not do business with them? That is stupid, stupid, stupid. Do you know the apostle Paul was sent to the Gentiles not to spread hate, not to tell them they were wrong for eating meat or not being circumcised. How would he ever reach out to them if he alienated them? If you care because you know it's wrong, you need to change your approach. You will never attract/convert someone using vinegar, you need to use honey.

[The Kraken]

Lets all welcome back Brooks

He was getting his ass handed to him in no less than 5 threads and he didappeared

Quite convenient

Nonetheless, I still see he's picking up where he left off

Welcome back brooksie

[KingJD31]

There's gonna be a fight over economics, broke people out of college like to blame the system for there failures, blaming the "1%" blaming business owners. Looking in the mirror is tough to do

Indeed, there was a self serving purpose for Bernie unifying the dems. I wouldn't be surprised if in a few election cycles they nominate a candidate who espouses bernies platform. He's planted his seed. If he had contested the nomination he would've alienated the more mainstream democrats.

[TheSideBet]

What Bernie Sanders sounded like after seeing Hillary capture the official nomination?

[brooks85]

"she will say our children's name"




yes, she will call them "super predators" lol

[grease lightnin]

^^^^

Yeah... welcome back brooks.

[brooks85]

^lol sheep follows so easily, right into a burial

Lets all welcome back Brooks

He was getting his ass handed to him in no less than 5 threads and he didappeared

Quite convenient

Nonetheless, I still see he's picking up where he left off

Welcome back brooksie

lol coming from the guy on the run for YEARS now and lying to cover it up. The stories you have to make up for your ego, comical.

[d2bets]

There's gonna be a fight over economics, broke people out of college like to blame the system for there failures, blaming the "1%" blaming business owners. Looking in the mirror is tough to do

I agree to a large extent. But tell that to Republicans who think it's Obama's fault. If you got a college degree and you can't find a job now, definitely look in the mirror. It's not 2009 anymore. There are opportunities everywhere.

The student loan part, I do get though. It's out of hand.

[brooks85]

I agree to a large extent. But tell that to Republicans who think it's Obama's fault. If you got a college degree and you can't find a job now, definitely look in the mirror. It's not 2009 anymore. There are opportunities everywhere.

The student loan part, I do get though. It's out of hand.

you don't become president then penetrate it up for 7+ years without taking blame.

[thetrinity]

I agree to a large extent. But tell that to Republicans who think it's Obama's fault. If you got a college degree and you can't find a job now, definitely look in the mirror. It's not 2009 anymore. There are opportunities everywhere.

The student loan part, I do get though. It's out of hand.

a big part of the problem neither one of you 2 really brought up is the schools themselves

[KingJD31]

Agree with the student loans, my girlfriend is still in debt but I have a hard time telling her majoring in linguistics wasnt the smartest idea

I agree to a large extent. But tell that to Republicans who think it's Obama's fault. If you got a college degree and you can't find a job now, definitely look in the mirror. It's not 2009 anymore. There are opportunities everywhere.

The student loan part, I do get though. It's out of hand.

[rkelly110]

You know, I normally give people I don't think I like, some benefit of the doubt. Maybe they are under a lot of personal pressure or whatever? But, I'm telling you, a man can almost grow into a hateful mood after viewing this photo. And get into a downright despising mood.
I mean: "What the fk is wrong with these people and what do they think they're gaining, better yet, what are they actually gaining by voting for this old hag"--a woman, I bet Bill doesn't even trust. Lord help us and I am a non-believer, but I may have to go Pentecostal if she get's elected.

Those who yell the loudest are the most guilty. In other words, you think she's hot. If you and her were 30
years younger, you'd be tapping that.

[thetrinity]

obama started taking steps towards helping with the student loans one of the better things he did

[brooks85]

lol another political class shill blaming the banks for what progressive ideology caused

lol moron is talking about New Deal 2.0. Sounds like someone wants a bigger budget from the taxpayer to steal from.