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  • B Babu4

    Donald Trump is using his platforms to incite crowds with hateful, racist, xenophobic messages. His supporters are marching through the street attacking women and minorities, and he talks about "getting rid" entire segments of the population

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    Daniel Pfeffer
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    Babu4 wrote:

    Donald Trump is using his platforms to incite crowds with hateful, racist, xenophobic messages.

    Links, or it didn't happen. The MSM would be covering this 24x7, if true.

    Babu4 wrote:

    His supporters are marching through the street attacking women and minorities,

    They are? Again, I would expect the MSM to be covering this 24x7. A quick check on NBC news shows nothing!

    Babu4 wrote:

    he talks about "getting rid" entire segments of the population

    Yes, he has spoken about deporting illegal immigrants. Are you claiming that enforcing the laws that have been on the books for over 90 years is suddenly "racist, xenophobic, etc."?

    If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill

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    • B Babu4

      Donald Trump is using his platforms to incite crowds with hateful, racist, xenophobic messages. His supporters are marching through the street attacking women and minorities, and he talks about "getting rid" entire segments of the population

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      Foothill
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      I can agree that there are similarities between some of their methods but they are generally limited to rhetoric. He's not the only person to get elected on those platforms. Prior to his rise to power, Hitler and the Nazi party created paramilitary groups that actively engaged in organized violence and murder against political opponents, particularly the communists. It's only when Hitler failed to realize his vision through violence did he begin pursuing legal means to gain power. After Hitler consolidated his power, he returned to violence. When we see organized, well-armed militias of thugs targeting Democrats and minorities you can truly draw comparisons between Trump and Hitler. I'm not defending Trump (I didn't vote for him) but I am not going to jump to conclusions and define his presidency before the inauguration.

      if (Object.DividedByZero == true) { Universe.Implode(); } Meus ratio ex fortis machina. Simplicitatis de formae ac munus. -Foothill, 2016

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      • N Nelek

        The problem is... even if it is not completely implemented some things will do cause the same effect than throwing a stone into a peaceful water. The waves are the ones that can have dumb effects. As much as I don't like it, (but I do realize about it), America and what happens in America has consequences in many other places over the world.

        M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.

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        Foothill
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        If this election has proved anything, it is that the waters in America are anything but peaceful. On the surface, it might have appeared calm but it has become apparent that there was a maelstrom churning below.

        if (Object.DividedByZero == true) { Universe.Implode(); } Meus ratio ex fortis machina. Simplicitatis de formae ac munus. -Foothill, 2016

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        • B Babu4

          Get enlistment bonus taken away by California Get meal taken away by chilis Get humanity taken away by Donald Trump :|

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          From Scott Adams' blog, The De-Hitlerization of Your Brain | Scott Adams' Blog[^]

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          My observation of the anti-Trump protests is that it mostly involves young people. This is their first fake-Hitler scare. They don’t realize that Reagan was compared to Hitler, both Bush presidents were compared to Hitler, and Romney was compared to Hitler. I assume lots of European and other leaders have also been compared to Hitler. You might want to point that out to any young person who thinks this is the first time we’ve seen this.

          It's very easy to judge people simply because of what you have seen in the media, who don't always report objectively, or by listening to those we believe have our best interest at heart who we mostly agree with. It's not necessarily so easy to realize those same individuals do not always get it right. Or realize sometimes rational people can panic just as much as irrational people. It can be even harder to wait to pass judgement until we see what actions the newly elected will take. I don't like either Clinton or Trump, I think they're both nuts. But the country has had it's say and according to the constitution, Trump is now president of the U.S. I'll start to compare him to Hitler when he starts ordering illegals—and other undesirables—to be lined up against a wall and shot. And I'll call anyone who follows that order a coward.

          "...JavaScript could teach Dyson how to suck." -- Nagy Vilmos

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            We can all rest easy on the fact that the U.S. Constitution prevents Trump, or any branch of government, from accumulating the level of power and authority that Hitler did. Unless they find a way to throw out the Constitution, we don't have to worry about the U.S. turning into a fascist state like Nazi Germany. Now, have we set the country back about 50 years? That is the question.

            if (Object.DividedByZero == true) { Universe.Implode(); } Meus ratio ex fortis machina. Simplicitatis de formae ac munus. -Foothill, 2016

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            Foothill wrote:

            we don't have to worry about the U.S. turning into a fascist state like Nazi Germany

            Bill Maher with George Carlin 3rd and Last Appearance. Hurricane Katrina. louisiana Flooding - YouTube[^]

            Bill Maher:

            Fascism is when corporations become the government

            :rolleyes:

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            • N Nelek

              NotPolitcallyCorrect wrote:

              Did you get your wires crossed friend Nelek?

              Nope... just my neurons are having a party and they didn't invited me :sigh: :sigh: I thought where you went to vote, didn't checked your ID's Nevermind... I need a :beer:

              M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.

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              lol Why stop at one? Have another :beer:

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                From Scott Adams' blog, The De-Hitlerization of Your Brain | Scott Adams' Blog[^]

                Quote:

                My observation of the anti-Trump protests is that it mostly involves young people. This is their first fake-Hitler scare. They don’t realize that Reagan was compared to Hitler, both Bush presidents were compared to Hitler, and Romney was compared to Hitler. I assume lots of European and other leaders have also been compared to Hitler. You might want to point that out to any young person who thinks this is the first time we’ve seen this.

                It's very easy to judge people simply because of what you have seen in the media, who don't always report objectively, or by listening to those we believe have our best interest at heart who we mostly agree with. It's not necessarily so easy to realize those same individuals do not always get it right. Or realize sometimes rational people can panic just as much as irrational people. It can be even harder to wait to pass judgement until we see what actions the newly elected will take. I don't like either Clinton or Trump, I think they're both nuts. But the country has had it's say and according to the constitution, Trump is now president of the U.S. I'll start to compare him to Hitler when he starts ordering illegals—and other undesirables—to be lined up against a wall and shot. And I'll call anyone who follows that order a coward.

                "...JavaScript could teach Dyson how to suck." -- Nagy Vilmos

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                Corporal Agarn
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                Z.C.M. wrote:

                Trump is now president of the U.S.

                Not quite. President elect, or next president. Also there is a mighty slim chance the electoral college could elect someone else. However, I do not know all the rules about this. Other than that, well said. There were people saying President Obama would make us a Muslim state, but that did not happen.

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                  Foothill wrote:

                  we don't have to worry about the U.S. turning into a fascist state like Nazi Germany

                  Bill Maher with George Carlin 3rd and Last Appearance. Hurricane Katrina. louisiana Flooding - YouTube[^]

                  Bill Maher:

                  Fascism is when corporations become the government

                  :rolleyes:

                  Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^][](X-Clacks-Overhead: GNU Terry Pratchett)

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                  After getting a brief education in fascist corporatism I can say that the signs are there. You can't name one regulatory body in the federal government that doesn't have a cozy relationship with members of the of the very industry they are supposed to regulate.

                  if (Object.DividedByZero == true) { Universe.Implode(); } Meus ratio ex fortis machina. Simplicitatis de formae ac munus. -Foothill, 2016

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                  • L Lost User

                    lol Why stop at one? Have another :beer:

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                    Nelek
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                    Thanks... but right now... I need :java::java: By the way... wtf is doing the coffee smily with the "java" tag? (I know, I know... I haven't use it that much)

                    M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.

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                    • F Foothill

                      If this election has proved anything, it is that the waters in America are anything but peaceful. On the surface, it might have appeared calm but it has become apparent that there was a maelstrom churning below.

                      if (Object.DividedByZero == true) { Universe.Implode(); } Meus ratio ex fortis machina. Simplicitatis de formae ac munus. -Foothill, 2016

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                      Nelek
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                      To be honest... if there were no collateral damages in other places... I would not give a sh.. I don't like politics and politicians at all X| X| X| X| But this is the world we live :sigh: :sigh: :sigh:

                      M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.

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                      • N Nelek

                        Thanks... but right now... I need :java::java: By the way... wtf is doing the coffee smily with the "java" tag? (I know, I know... I haven't use it that much)

                        M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.

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                        Nelek wrote:

                        coffee smily with the "java" tag

                        I am not sure how it came about but sometimes, in America at least, "getting a cup of coffee" is sometimes said "getting a cup of java", or a "cup of joe". Not a coffee drinker so I never bothered to figure it out.

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                        • C Corporal Agarn

                          Z.C.M. wrote:

                          Trump is now president of the U.S.

                          Not quite. President elect, or next president. Also there is a mighty slim chance the electoral college could elect someone else. However, I do not know all the rules about this. Other than that, well said. There were people saying President Obama would make us a Muslim state, but that did not happen.

                          Mongo: Mongo only pawn... in game of life.

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                          Very, very slim chance. Most states have law against electors changing their pledged vote, though it has happened. Some states laws go so far as to invalidate the vote of an elector who has changed they pledged vote. But yes, we won't know 100% until Dec. 19, the Monday after the second Wednesday in December.

                          "...JavaScript could teach Dyson how to suck." -- Nagy Vilmos

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                          • N Nelek

                            Thanks... but right now... I need :java::java: By the way... wtf is doing the coffee smily with the "java" tag? (I know, I know... I haven't use it that much)

                            M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.

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                            Nelek wrote:

                            the "java" tag

                            Ah, research.... It appears that when the java programming language was released, it used a coffee cup icon. So, I imagine that Chris continued the tradition. It would also be appropriate since the Dutch planted coffee on the isle of Java in the 1600s and that became a generic term for coffee much like wines are identified by the region they originate, coffee apparently does the same thing.

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                              Nelek wrote:

                              the "java" tag

                              Ah, research.... It appears that when the java programming language was released, it used a coffee cup icon. So, I imagine that Chris continued the tradition. It would also be appropriate since the Dutch planted coffee on the isle of Java in the 1600s and that became a generic term for coffee much like wines are identified by the region they originate, coffee apparently does the same thing.

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                              Nelek
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                              never go to bed without learning something new... thanks :) :thumbsup:

                              M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.

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