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Looks Arab or Mexican to me. Still what is classified as a "person of color".
"I have a dream, that my four little children will one day live in a
nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin,
but by the content of their character." - M.L.King Jr
May not be from the same card stock, and it's facing a different direction relative to the sun.
"I have a dream, that my four little children will one day live in a
nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin,
but by the content of their character." - M.L.King Jr
This seems like getting worked up over another random, crazy, anecdotal, and non-systemic thing with no real solution, Tightpants.
I figure you'll copy paste that enough times to finally realize that it isn't nearly as isolated as you want to think. (Or is that being overly optimistic?)
"I have a dream, that my four little children will one day live in a
nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin,
but by the content of their character." - M.L.King Jr
I'm putting forth a theory based on some observations:
Assumptions:
1. Most western nations (US, EU, AUNZ) are aging societies.
2. All of these nations have implemented some form of (to varying degree), what you in the US call the "new deal". (Workers of today pay for the pensions of yesterday's workers).
3. As people age, in general, they move from the left to conservatism.
4. So the trend is a decreasing number of younger (who tend to be leftist) voters and an increasing number of older (conservative) voters.
Theory:
I wonder if the above reasons are why the "leftists" in most western nations have permitted and encouraged the level of ILLEGAL(law breaking) immigration, in the hopes of eventual "amnesty" and thus shoring up their voters bases, and for shoring up their state pension/insurance schemes, which are based on an unrealistic formula from almost a century ago. There's even been a recent debate in Australia about lowering the voting age to 16 for probably the same reasons outlined above (and i wouldn't be surprised if the 'left' is championing it).
In doing so, this would effectively destroy the entire premise for a democracy, not to mention facilitate the cultural demise of nations (worse in the US due to the incomprehensible stalemate on the issue of voter id laws). From what i've read, it seems to me that Japan is the only nation today which still values it's indigenous cultural uniqueness and heritage, and seeks to preserve it through enforcing policies which protect it. IMHO
My brother in law is from Mexico. He recently became a citizen and registered Republican. He regularly posts from right wing websites. Go figure. Another thing to take into consideration is most of the illegals from Mexico and Central America are Catholic.
@subego
IMO That reeks of anarchism, not libertarianism. (I consider myself a libertarian, but i would never consider breaking the law, nor encouraging others to do so).
@Chongo
My previous post has nothing to do with color or national origin, but legal vs illegal. I am all in favor for *legal* immigration.
If one believes in open borders circa pre 1920s(?) then take it to a referendum, go through the legal system and change the system that way.
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I consider breaking it at least 3-4 times a day. (More if I'm driving an exotic.)
"I have a dream, that my four little children will one day live in a
nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin,
but by the content of their character." - M.L.King Jr
Signs point to Trump winning tomorrow. Even if Cruz were to eak out a victory, the margin wouldn't be what #nevertrump needs or is looking for. I can't believe it but Trump looks like he'll make it.
I think the center most candidates will go to the election (ie Trump and Hillary).
Having said that, I wonder how many democrat voters will shift sides to support Trump, specifically in the North East. While I agree with Cruz on most policy, I think Trump is more "electable".
My opinion, on why the "left" are so scared of Trump:
After 8 years of executive fiat for policies they championed (despite the flagrant disregard of process), they are now coming to the realization of what setting that president means, now that someone from the other side of the political isle will take the same liberties.
He should have done that 3 months ago... frequently...
"I have a dream, that my four little children will one day live in a
nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin,
but by the content of their character." - M.L.King Jr
HOT TAKE: Cruzs collapse on the polls isn't indicative of a sudden loss of support but a repudiation of the establishments attempt to create and manipulate a contested convention.
Difference is, a large chunk of the GOP
hate Trump, and they'd theoretically stand to benefit from it.
I also think Obama surviving all eight years in office is an achievement of some sort.
Credit Biden as VP for that.
"In Living Color" did a skit on POTUS Jesse Jackson's final press conference. He survived eight years by doing what his predecessors had done, kept Dan Qualyle as VP
HOT TAKE: Cruzs collapse on the polls isn't indicative of a sudden loss of support but a repudiation of the establishments attempt to create and manipulate a contested convention.
Just proves it's not the crazies on the Right you have to worry about, it's the ones on the Left.
"I have a dream, that my four little children will one day live in a
nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin,
but by the content of their character." - M.L.King Jr
As an aside, his restaurant in the Chicago Trump Tower whips up some pretty frigging tasty food. I'd actually say it's one of the best restaurants in the city.
As an aside, his restaurant in the Chicago Trump Tower whips up some pretty frigging tasty food. I'd actually say it's one of the best restaurants in the city.
As many times as I've worked on projects in downtown Chicago I've never actually stepped foot in Trump Tower there.
Historically, the radical Left are much more likely to attempt an assassination.
"I have a dream, that my four little children will one day live in a
nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin,
but by the content of their character." - M.L.King Jr
Why did Romney loose? He didn't "play dirty".... unlike the incumbent. While admirable, that apparently carries little weight with the electorate. Something tells me, Trump won't hold back. It's going to be an exciting election to say the least.
Anyone know how much Trump spent in the primaries?
Why did Romney loose? He didn't "play dirty".... unlike the incumbent.
Let's set aside the fact that defeating an incumbent POTUS is extremely difficult any way you slice it. With Romney you had a GOP candidate that the ESTABLISHMENT preferred but the BASE was lukewarm about at best. Demographic trends that were not in the GOP's favor. And the self-inflicted wound of his infamous "47%" speech on top of all that. Absolutely no "playing dirty" required nor done. He just got beat. Handily.
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