Foreigners are fascinated with our politics. Why?

[Ivanovich]

Quote from Kassz007:

It isn't the viewpoint of most Americans? Do you think that most Americans have a favorable opinion of Palin? This woman is clearly not bright enough to run the superpower of the world. I would argue that she's not even bright enough to run a state. An isolated, northern state.

This post is not meant to flame, because I know there are Palin supporters here, but I am just trying to understand the logic. Maybe people agree with much of the message she attempts to portray on various topics of interest, but really, would you trust her with the decision of whether or not to go to war? With economic policy? No matter if you are conservative or liberal, surely common sense will prevail?

No, I don't think that at all. I think most Americans see her as somewhat kooky, and certainly lacking on the intellectual side but we don't see her as a militant, nazi terrorist inspiring speaker like it would seem she's being seen by some on this forum. We agree with a lot of what she says, we just wish it were someone else saying it.

 

[Ivanovich]

Quote from Gabfly1:

Republicans have become obstructionist like never before. It is unprecedented.

They have. But it's because they recognize the people want one thing and are getting another. They are seizing on this as a political opportunity, no doubt.

 

[Ivanovich]

Quote from Gabfly1:

I refer entirely to the US media in arriving at the point I made earlier. Aside from Fox, of course, which is warped entertainment rather than news. A "news" station that incites people to rebel is not a news station.

Ok, and I would argue that you are not getting an accurate representation from the media - fox or other. Neither is showing you accurately how the majority of Americans feel.

 

[Gabfly1]

Quote from Ivanovich:

...We agree with a lot of what she says, we just wish it were someone else saying it.

There is a reason why more capable, intelligent people are not saying it.

 

[Mnphats]

Quote from Gabfly1:

My personal view is more left

"more" left


You are extreme fringe left.

 

[Scataphagos]

Quote from Ivanovich:

They have. But it's because they recognize the people want one thing and are getting another. They are seizing on this as a political opportunity, no doubt.

The Republicans are being "obstructionists" as best they can, THANKFULLY!

Obama and the Leftists are trying to cram Socialism down our collective throats in spite of our constant clamor, "WE DON'T WANT THAT"!

Hopefully the Repubs can hold together until November when we can vote the evil Leftists out of the majority.

And while I'm not a Republican, the Leftists are SO EXTREME... AND SUCH A THREAT TO TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES... We have to view the Repubs as 'the lesser of evils'.

 

[Gabfly1]

Quote from Ivanovich:

...They are seizing on this as a political opportunity, no doubt.

If they continue in this manner, I think Republicans may find themselves affixed to an anvil in hot water.

 

[Gabfly1]

Quote from Mnphats:

"more" left


You are extreme fringe left.

I would have voted for Obama if I were an American. Obama had the majority vote. The majority, by definition, is not an extreme fringe. Shouldn't you be spitting on your computer?

 

[Mnphats]

Quote from Gabfly1:

I would have voted for Obama if I were an American. Obama held a majority. The majority, by definition, cannot be an extreme fringe. Shouldn't you be spitting on your computer?

Already did, you have been making laugh all morning with your leftist fringe kookiness thanks.


It wasn't a vote for 0bama as much as a vote against Bush and the Republicans.

 

[Kassz007]

Quote from Ivanovich:

We agree with a lot of what she says, we just wish it were someone else saying it.

Great way to put it.