Bodigger

@Leo Gura Did I program these idea's or am I falling for idealistic thoughts of others? I know in the past it was definitely the latter, until I started my own research and discovering my own thoughts about things. I don't feel like I am defending anything, I am attempting to share my thoughts and discover the truth, as well as learn. Do you really think I should give it up? @Extreme Z7 I think a softer approach would benefit the collective even more, rather than throwing it in there face. People don't put up there fist's when punches are being thrown from ten feet away, but if they are in your face, it is natural to punch back.

@Serotoninluv I agree that every situation needs to be addressed differently in most cases and sometimes the Feds need to step in. I also agree that States and Municipalities should stand there ground in some cases. In regards to LGBTQ inclusion and equality, I am all in, but how is painting public crosswalks in LGBTQ theme's addressing equality for the collective? IMO, it seems intrusive to many other people, in other words, "There, take That"!

Number 2; CNN reports that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) sent a letter to members of the Ames City Council asking the city remove pro-LGBTQ themed crosswalks in the community, citing so-called "federal traffic control standards." My work is in road construction and the FHWA is accurate in there letter for Federal Highway Standards. I am all for the Feds staying out of Municipal and State involvements however, if funding is coming from the Feds, Municipal and State governments are compelled to the Federal Standards. IMO it is the correct decision due to the paint on roads can become very slippery when wet.

I think it is different when it comes to the law. Discrimination is legal, just not for certain things such as; sex, religion, race, or age.

No you didn't, but the topic came up and I shared my thoughts on it. I also think we should be careful about the use of the word concentration camps. I am sure there are many people on this forum who take offense to floating this statement out so casually, and it is not truthful. Then impeach him. Why is it taking so long, and why are the so called hearings being held in secret? When I play the tape forward, I find that countries like China will do what ever it takes to survive. It will not do the U.S. any good to spend money that we do not have so China can take control. For now, lets do what we can, and be an example. I am not covering for Amazon. They played by the rules of the tax code. They also paid billions in taxes, just not income. They also expanded and hired on 50,000 employees in the past year. Amazon is also headquartered in Luxembourg so I am intrigued to know if this has something to do with not paying income taxes.

This illustrates one of the reasons I disagree with the Dems. They bring nothing to the table because as Americans, we don't deserve anything because we are privileged, so.....if we have something that other people want, they deserve it as well. There is a legal way to enter the country and millions of people do so every year. The people who cross the border illegally are holding things up for the others because they are going through the same bureaucratic red tape. The Illegals are sending money back home so there remaining friends and family members can illegally cross the border as well. Do you see the cycle happening. It is chaotic to continue this, and this is what the Dems want. I want orderly immigration and from what I can tell, this is what Trump wants as well. After all, his wife is an immigrant.

Okay, so let's go with the first one; The Trump Administration announced its support of allowing faith-based schools to use religion as a so-called "right to discriminate" against LGBTQ teachers and staff and removing pro-LGBTQ curriculum in classrooms. This is for faith-based people who want there children to be taught in a faith-based manner. Trump, and the Constitution are protecting people for there religious beliefs. To do otherwise is going against the Constitution. For example; we can't force someone to hire me as a female dancer even though I am a male. Nobody is forced into a religion, but it is necessary to respect the rites of people and there beliefs.

It is disingenuous to point at situations handled by Trump in which you disagree when Obama has done similar. Trump is upholding the law and the Dems are mocking him for it without ideas. The Dems are also refusing to give the Trump administration any funding to deal with the border crisis. the Dems are giving them drivers license's, Schooling, and health care, for doing nothing more than illegally crossing the border. Do you think this will help the situation on the border? I think it will make things worse. Trump was voted in to manage a country. I don't think he doesn't care about the environment. I deal with State and Federal agencies in environmental erosion control and I have not witnessed any changes in environmental regulation. We need to have balance when dealing with climate change. I think about this way; say we spend trillions of dollars attempting to overcome climate change and we do go into a lot more debt. China and India, does nothing about climate change and figures out a way to bore underneath our country and gets all of the oil. Well, we are then likely to be owned by China due to the debt we have accumulated, the oil is now being used elsewhere, and we a broken country. Without getting too lengthy they were allowed a tax credit and when the new corporate tax law's were administered, companies were able to go back two years for this. Why does this bother you, Amazon employ's over a half million people. What should Amazon do with there profits, give it back to the people, or expand and hire more people? I prefer buying products from brick and mortar stores where I get to know the people.

@Mason Riggle I did not intend any of my statement to be toward you and I believe you were only sharing information which in my opinion is great. I was only sharing my thoughts about the beginning of the platform. I have not read the whole platform and I expect to have more thoughts to share. Please don't take it as anything toward you. I am only sharing my thoughts about the OP.

I actually started reading the document before reading the rest of your post and I got such a chuckle out of this part and paused on reading the rest. This is one of the reasons I swayed to the right a while back. The Dems are not an example of this statement.

I don't disagree with you about hardcore republican frame but come...on....the Dems don't make any effort into the aspect of the discussion. All I hear them saying is "We need comprehensive immigration policy". Please......tell me about this proposal of shooting immigrants. Separated families huh....why is it okay to separate families for U.S. citizens when we break the law, but not for illegals crossing the border.......illegally. The law states that minors cannot be held in jails or prisons. Obama separated families and there was no outrage.......interesting. I'm not saying they are wrong, I just don't agree. I have seen very good arguments on behalf of the left, I just don't agree with many of them for different reasons. I was very liberal when I was young, and as I think more about my political associations, I sway to the right. I could go on about why but this is not really part of the discussion.

Border Policy - Trump=Come in legally / Dems=Open to anyone. I am definitely not ignoring that one. Supports of dictatorships - What support am I ignoring? Corruption - There is plenty of corruption on both sides. Which Trump corruption bothers you the most? Blunders - I blunder myself all the time, but I learn from my blunders. Which Trump blunders bother you the most? Deregulation - Tell me, which one of Trump's deregulatory bills bothers you the most?

I'm curious as to what took place as well. At this time I think it looks very suspicious that a candidate for president was being monitored by a government agency.

Okay, what are we ignoring? Keep in mind, we vote for the best candidate, not the one who has the cleanest past. I was very suspicious about Trump but more suspicious about Hilary. Can people have that type of mindset or is this unacceptable IYO. It ultimately comes down to which candidate the Dems put out there and how far left they are. IMO, if they are squeaky clean and yet, too far to the left......Trump wins.

M4A - I don't think the collective is too excited about the Dems forcing another health care bill after Obama-care. The people were promised many things would be much better and they got worse....and is still bad. I pay $1,750 and ten years ago I was paying $1,250. The hoops we need to go though are also worse. IMO, more government involvement is far left and M4A meets that requirement in a big way. Gun regulation - Beto is the only one who is truthful about what the Dems position is, and that is gun confiscation. Forced Government involvement in Constitutional rites is Far Left. Corporate regulations + taxes - If far right is no regulations and no taxes I would think the opposite would be far left. The collective is fine with regulations and taxes as long as we can compete with the rest of the world. Implementing many regulations and raising corporate taxes to say 50% would advocate companies going outside the country. This IMO is far left. Doing this in balance and compete with the rest of the world is where I am at. Increasing taxes on the wealthy - If far right is lowing taxes then far left would be raising them. My whole life has been witness to the left raising taxes and the right lowering them. I recall when my state of Wisconsin raised taxes on tobacco to 100%....yes, 100% and the Dems said it would increase the revenue by $650,000. Gas stations along the border went out of business because people were not only crossing the border to get there cigarettes, but they were getting there gas as well. The state increased revenue via the tobacco tax by $250,000 and lost $16 million from gas sales and property taxes. It will be no different on a world wide scale. Most people get this and it is left of mainstream America. Green New Deal - This is so far left it is unrealistic. More government IMO will always be left and Less will always be right and solving problems through government is a recipe for disaster. IMO - After Tuesday nights debates, the candidate who has the best chance to beat Trump is Tulsi Gabbard.

So, in Finland it seems there is a unique work force huh.

What bad things have you seen in which others have not? I agree about the candidate going up against Trump. However, the candidates at this point are far more left than any in the past and I don't think that will fare well for the Dems.

Are you saying that the globe was easy to dominate prior to the empire (U.S.) falling? Please explain.

Taking in what I have learned from the debates last night, I don't think the country as a whole is ready for Biden, Warren, or Sanders. They are fine with the Dem base but I think Buttigieg is making a move toward the center and this may prove well for him since Biden is swaying to the left and looking a little wobbly. Much can happen in the next four months.

Are there any incentives for companies to start a business or stay in Finland?

Humanity..... I get you on this. What helps me, is when I think to myself, the world is perfect. The Yin and the Yang. This forum would not exist if we all thought alike.

And what might this be?

It is evident to me that you are in a bubble in, most likely, some large liberal city, surrounded by like thinkers. If you were to go outside the bubble, you may get a glimpse of the same things you are saying is happening on the other side. Thankfully, I am in a swing State where I see both sides......in my face. I have said that I like Bernie, I just don't agree with his policies.

@Serotoninluv Gotcha..... @Serotoninluv I agree. I was illustrating what many on the other side are thinking. The problem I Have is that I don't like much of the western style of health care. I also think we can do a much better job without the government. Sorry.....I know.....I am getting way off topic.

I am amazed with all of the investigations going on that the Dems haven't found anything significant on Trump. I thought for sure they would find a zinger somewhere over the past three years. Oops, four years. I forgot that "Obama was tapping his phones" LOL.