Chicago riots cancel Trump rally

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by spence

I love statements that seem to imply all our issues are less than 8 years old.

Spence, we weren't this divided when Bush was President, not even close. The seeds were planted during his term, specifically, when the public opinion turned against the Iraq War, at which time all the Dems that voted for it, were suddenly saying that it was evil and immoral (that's having the courage of your convictions).

We have never been as divided as we are now. If Trump gets elected, it could definitely get worse, as he's more polarizing, and in a more combustable way, than Obama.

Obama's divisiveness is a huge reason for Trumps popularity. For 8 years, Obama has been saying that people like me are racist, uncaring hatemongers. Despite what he says, and therefore despite what you certainly believe, it's not remotely true. We're tired of it, and it's very easy for me to understand why the masses are rallying around the one guy they think will punch back. For some reason, it's noble and admiranble when Obama hits below the belt (we're all bitter clingers, all we do is "hate all the time"), but when trump does it, he gets called out for it. Trump is more vulgar about it.

Sharpton is at least as bad as Trump (worse, if your measure is body count), and Obama invites him to the Oval Office 90 times? Care to explain that?

[spence]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

Sharpton is at least as bad as Trump (worse, if your measure is body count), and Obama invites him to the Oval Office 90 times? Care to explain that?

Sure, it's not true.

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by spence

Sure, it's not true.

Just to be clear, which part isn't true? That Sharpton is loathsome? Or that he has been invited to the White House many times?

[spence]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

Just to be clear, which part isn't true? That Sharpton is loathsome? Or that he has been invited to the White House many times?

You said Sharpton has been invited to the Oval Office 90 times, it's not true...

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by spence

You said Sharpton has been invited to the Oval Office 90 times, it's not true...

According to factcheck, he has been to the White House (which granted, is not the same as being invited to the Oval Office) at least 72 times as of December 2014.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...p-to-85-times/


(1) Is Sharpton objectionable to you?

if so, (2) Does it bother you that Obama legitimizes Sharpton in this way?

Have fun!

He's a loathsome, racist, tax-cheating pig. Every candidate on your side feels the need to kiss his ring.

[spence]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

According to factcheck, he has been to the White House (which granted, is not the same as being invited to the Oval Office) at least 72 times as of December 2014.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...p-to-85-times/

Did you read your own article? It totally debunks your own allegation.

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by spence

Did you read your own article? It totally debunks your own allegation.

The article sa he has been to the White House at least 72 times, and that was as of 15 months ago.

Obama has admitted he brings him in to talk about race.

So I don't hitnk th earticle de-bunks anything I said, except possibly the exact count of the visits.

Who in their right mind, wants to hear ANYTHING that Sharpton has to say, on racial matters of all things? A President of the US, asking this guy's advice on race?

If you think he is to be called out for being a POS, you are a Republican, if you think he deserves to be respected and worshipped and legitimized, you are a Democrat. As usual, the air is a whole lot cleaner on my side.