Figured. Thought it was better to think Trump approved of Bernie though, at least because Bernie is anti-establishment as well. Though, unless Bernie winning is a sure thing against Hillary, I'm not sure why Trump cares.
Non non non. The point is if bernie actually split from the Democrats, da bernz would take quite a few voters away from the Democrats party but the Republicans would stay pretty much the same. All those that would side with other republicans are, well... already gone cus trump is all that's left orrrr have gone to trumps side. Plus even if trump sucks donkey wangs to some republican voters, with the way people "intelligently" choose sides, they'd stick with trump just to stick it to the dems side.
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There is an increasing state of paranoia in countries that have admitted a large number of refugees over the last several years. Take Germany as an example. Consider the following links:
I don't necessarily disagree with this line of thinking, "forced" multiculturalism isn't always the most productive thing for a society, but who exactly is encouraging mass migration to the US? Europe has their own issues due to proximity, but it isn't something we're faced with. Not to that degree anyways. Many conservatives are being paranoid about this issue in an election year, but most liberals think the current immigration system hasn't failed the country, so they see no reason for us to be stricter with or discriminatory towards certain populations.
You are aware that the United States is the world’s top resettlement country for refugees, yes? The US being a haven for mass migration is well-known throughout the world. Europe has their own issues due to proximity, and it is something we're faced with. Immigration from our neighbors in Central America have been setting record levels for the past few years now. Part of this involves laws like the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008. That law says the children cannot be sent back. They must instead be held humanely by the Department of Health and Human Services until the courts release them to a "suitable family member" in this country. Another part involves where the refugees are coming from, like the murder capital of the world, Honduras.
I don't think it matters in his tweet whether he likes Sanders or not. I'd say he doesn't, since I don't think he thinks much of some of Sanders' stances and ambitions, and there's been quite some banter from Sanders towards Trump. But alas, that's not what matters in the tweet.
Overall just a shitpost, but a very funny shitpost.
Clinton is the first that comes to mind. She takes after Merkel, her "idol" in politics as she said. She's been calling for taking in larger number of refugees in the US several times.
No. Most refugees are far past the point of just running for their lives. Aside from all the numerous fake refugees that are just abusing the situation for their own benefits, isn't it interesting that Germany is the main destination for many of them despite being a long way away from the safe countries they arrive at?
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Based on what? To the best of my knowledge the vast majority of immigrants actually go to middle eastern countries. Germany is merely the most popular european destination.
I wasn't comparing it to our Southern border, I was talking about taking in refugees from the Middle East, specifically. The situation we have with our border and the refugee crisis over there concern our immigration policies in a broader sense, but it isn't really an apples to apples comparison.
I wasn't aware of what Clinton has said regarding it specifically. I seem to recall her saying we should take more. I do know how liberals/moderates have reacted to the toxic rhetoric coming from Trump/Cruz/etc. Reacting negatively towards banning all Muslims doesn't really translate to the government installing an open-border policy for everyone over there. Maybe it's politically convenient for the right to frame it that way in the campaign, but everything I've read about it contradicts such a notion.
Although admitting large amount of refugees is a bad idea, I don't think Middle Eastern values are that incompatible with Western values, both values can get along.
Pretty sure Bernie will rather have Hillary in office over Trump. Shame many Bernie supporters don't see that and would rather sit it out.I don't think it matters in his tweet whether he likes Sanders or not. I'd say he doesn't, since I don't think he thinks much of some of Sanders' stances and ambitions, and there's been quite some banter from Sanders towards Trump. But alas, that's not what matters in the tweet.
He's pointing out the disgusting situation of the democrat primaries which are quite a sad sight. Just look at the mess in Nevada(it's similar in scale with what happened in Colorado for the republicans). He also tells Sanders to run as independent, but I doubt he was serious or expects anything out of it due to the Forrest Gump reference
Regardless what Sanders decides and if he endorses Clinton or not, quite a number of his supporters have already been alienated by Clinton.
Clinton just needs 90 more delegates, its virtually impossible for Sanders to win. If someone is already so close, why would a superdelegate change their vote to a loser, its not logical.
Latest polls show Clinton losing to Trump, while Sanders beats Trump. If this trend continues to show in polling through the last primaries, it's enough of a reason for Superdelegates to change. Not to mention any potential indictment she might face from the FBI investigation. Sanders is just objectively the safer bet as nominee.
The polls I have seen suggest trump is technically tied with hillary rather than ahead... I think that is basically the republican party adjusting to trump though, at this point it seems like they are just ready to back him up. Though it is definitely worrisome that trump caught up so quickly, hopefully whoever runs against him won't think s/he has it in the bag. What exactly would clinton be accused of? I keep reading about a potential indictment but I can't find what exactly she would be accused of.
Well, whatever misconduct that could be associated with sharing classified information, I suppose.
Well, my confusion is due to the server thing not actually being illegal. As in, using the server itself was not illegal. So does that mean that rather than the having the server itself she could be indicted over emails containing classified information?
I'm not sure what you're expecting. Even if both don't reach the required number of delegates, the point of superdelegates is to support the candidate with the best chances and the one the majority of people want, no? The thought of her being so close to becoming the POTUS disgusts me, but Clinton simply has more people that voted and supported her than Sanders so it would only be undemocratic for someone else to be the nominee.
The superdelegates will only switch if Sanders gets more voter support than Clinton, which so far isn't happening.
Of course he would. But why would you think his supporters follow everything he says? Clinton doesn't represent what Sanders did, and his endorsement won't change that she isn't him. This primary also enraged many of his supporters who put a lot of time and effort in supporting Sanders' campaign. During these months their hate for Clinton has grown larger than their hate for any republican nominee. Hence why Sanders endorsing Clinton won't move all his supporters to support her instead now. I think there's polls about that as well, but I'm unsure how much they can be trusted. I'd say 60% of Sanders' supporters will vote for Clinton, the 40% most won't vote and a few will go to Trump.
I would question whether the delegates wouldn't turn on her if clinton gets indicted. They would get the choice of voting for sanders or someone with an ongoing criminal investigation. What chance would clinton even have of winning while in the middle of a criminal investigation? Even hillary's base probably wouldn't take issue with the delegates turning. Assuming she even has a base after such an event....