Comments by wld4tatas (page 7)

None of those show Harris proposed price controls.

>She's already telling concerned donors "don't worry about price controls, they won't pass anyways." When did Harris propose price controls ?

My favorite "go woke go broke" story was the Bud Light boycott, where Kid Rock made a video clip of him shooting at some cans of Bud Light with a rifle, and got the MAGA crowd all energized. Some time later, he was spotted enjoying a can of Bud Light.

^ Puddy Tat seems to experience episodic delusions. One or two random stories are evidence of a widespread issue, LOL right. Classic right wing programming. And such weak examples too - mainly an effort to combat Covid misinformation, and a voluntarily made choice on the Hunter story. The evidence for "free speech is alive and well" is right here on TUSCL, and a million other social platforms in the US, where people post almost any manner of thought and expression freely. Please seek help, @Puddy Tat

>folk singer Phil Ochs at least was honest enough... Well look at that, @motorhead talking about honesty, but unwilling to admit his Taco Bell story was dishonest.

Odd double post, sorry

^ Take a moment to watch Harris' DNC speech. It wasn't far left radical, and she made a forceful defense of Israel. The far left progressives you mention do have some influence, but it's ridiculous to say they are driving the bus. This is a false right-wing narrative, inflated by right wing media like Fox News constantly having race/gender/LGBTQ related stories on their front pages. It's a distorted view of the Democrat party. It's a bit more true for the environmentalists, but issues like climate change and renewable energy have broader bipartisan support.

^ Take a moment to watch Harris' DNC speech. It wasn't far left radical, and she made a forceful defense of Israel. The far left progressives you mention do have some influence, but it's ridiculous to say they are driving the bus. This is a false right-wing narrative, inflated by right wing media like Fox News constantly having race/gender/LGBTQ related stories on their front pages. It's a distorted view of the Democrat party. It's a bit more true for the environmentalists, but issues like climate change and renewable energy have broader bipartisan support.

I remember when a TUSCL poster said his Taco Bell meal increased from $4 to $18 and implied it was because of Joe Biden. @motorhead do you remember that ?

It will depend on the details how Harris addresses corporate greed in the food industry. It's simply too early to say it won't work, except for propagandists with agendas. Trump says he will "End inflation", but doesn't actually have a plan to do so. It's all bluster and bullshit. In fact, inflation has already come way down, but food prices are still elevated. Most Americans blame this on corporate greed. Harris has the right directional approach.

Free speech is alive and well. But calling out misinformation is not only correct, but necessary.

This election is about the future. Biden and Harris are trying to stop Putin taking more territory, Trump will let Putin do it.

Telling the world you will negotiate with Putin, inevitably ceding foreign land to Russia, is projecting US weakness. Harris wins on this one.

More desperate talking points from the right wing propagandist Puddy Tat. The Chinese balloon story was entirely inconsequential, and the "minor excursion" quote means absolutely nothing. There is no question that the US didn't tolerate any Russian excursion into Ukraine. Under Biden and Harris the US is still the undisputed world leader and defender of democracy. What is really concerning is Trump's position on Ukraine - effectively signaling he is willing to negotiate a deal where Ukrainian land is ceded to Russia. If this happens, there will likely be a collapse in our relationships with our allies, and the US will live in shame for having given a win to Putin.

I just went through a McDonalds drive-thru and was charged $5.21 for a large fries. It was lower a few months ago, $4.89 I think. Do I blame Biden and Harris for this?

Harris has already shared a number of policy proposals and positions. Some of them Trump used to label her a communist.

The Republicans for Harris are true patriots, putting country before party.

We sure did see what Trump tried to do after he lost the election but was still in power. Just ask Mike Pence. Anyone thinking he won't make another effort to stay in power (or ensure his VP assumes power) under the guise of an "official act" is being naive. Not to mention what else he might do as he increasingly displays signs of senility. As usual, your talking points on Harris' current proposals are false, incomplete or lacking context and unworthy of serious discussion.

Last month, the Supreme Court ruled 6–3 along partisan lines that presidents are immune from criminal prosecution for “official acts” but found that they may still be prosecuted for unofficial acts. This effectively puts the US President above the law for "official acts". This should be a giant warning and give pause to those who recognize Trump's serious character flaws, but still plan to "hold their nose" and vote for him.

It's almost certain that Trump has privately called his supporters "suckers" at some point. The only question is whether someone has a recording of it, and if it will be released in the weeks leading up to election day.

Here's a few accomplishments as a reminder. - 15 Million jobs created - Unemployment rate reduced from 6.2% to 3.9% in first year, the biggest single year drop in American history. - Unemployment rate dropped to 3.4%, the lowest in 55 years. - Unemployment below 4% for 27 months, the longest stretch since the 1960s. - Strongest vehicle emissions standards ever to save drivers money and reduce pollution. - Strengthened NATO and restored US leadership on the world stage - Passed the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act with major investments to bring semiconductor supply chains and jobs back to the US - Kept campaign promise to reduce student debt - $35 per month cap on insulin for seniors on Medicare - Historic prisoner swap with Russia .... and the list goes on

You clearly aren't paying attention. There's been a lot of recognition of the accomplishments of the Biden admin at the DNC, and speakers are gladly linking her to these accomplishments.

>this DNC illustrates all that Trump is opposing--economic, social, and foreign policy madness. What specific madness are you referring to?

That quote from RFK Jr is nuts, consistent with a lot of other stuff I've heard from him. As much as I respect him, Biden was the biggest liability after the debate. Kamala wasn't a liability in the Dem party. There hasn't been a scheduled debate yet for her to show up to, and she's got plenty of support for her policies overall from the left. In other words, RFK Jr is living in some alternate universe, like many on the right, and that's where he will fit in best.

That was a short but great speech by ex-Trump press secretary Stephanie Grisham last night. All the Republicans speaking at the DNC are giving great speeches. I'm not surprised at all Trump called his supporters "basement dwellers". I'm sure he's said even worse.