Whispering 18,865 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 23 minutes ago, Legalize Chris said: Why does that matter? Why does allegiance to a political party matter at all? This is why the two-party system is so ****ed up and has the United States in a chokehold – people have more allegiance to being a Democrat or Republican than they do to being American. Because these candidates are using the party to run. Because the party supports each other, it's a team. That doesn't mean everyone has to agree one hundred per cent...in fact, it works better when people within a party disagree. Because Bernie should want a Democrat in office, due to the fact that his general positions line up much more with Democrats and Hillary moreso than Republicans and the options on that side. Since Bernie has such a disgust and distaste for the Democratic Party, it makes him rather hypocritical for using it and not giving back. Either support it...or don't use it simply for your personal benefit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whispering 18,865 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 16 minutes ago, Morphine Prince said: Under ACA my family is paying more and my state (Texas) will never make CC's free by their own will lol. But yes, improvements need to be made. Texas will never make college free, period. Your family is paying less for ACA than they would pay in increased taxes for their "free healthcare". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,683 Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 2 minutes ago, Whispering said: Texas will never make college free, period. Your family is paying less for ACA than they would pay in increased taxes for their "free healthcare". At least society as a whole would benefit under a form of universal healthcare. ACA needs to change. But I'm happy for people who have benefited from it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whispering 18,865 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Just now, Morphine Prince said: At least society as a whole would benefit under a form of universal healthcare. ACA needs to change. But I'm happy for people who have benefited from it. I disagree, for various reasons and I certainly don't want my taxes to go up significantly or for my state to cancel services that are needed for the needy, retired and underprivilidged to provide "free" college. There is always a cost. Interestingly, a study just came out that showed that Bernie supporters don't want to pay for these services either. They want the "free" stuff, but they don't want to have to pay for it in any way. Things don't work that way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,683 Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Just now, Whispering said: I disagree, for various reasons and I certainly don't want my taxes to go up significantly or for my state to cancel services that are needed for the needy, retired and underprivilidged to provide "free" college. There is always a cost. Interestingly, a study just came out that showed that Bernie supporters don't want to pay for these services either. They want the "free" stuff, but they don't want to have to pay for it in any way. Things don't work that way. I was talking about healthcare in my post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LebaneseDude 6,146 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 3 minutes ago, Morphine Prince said: I was talking about healthcare in my post. It's all related though. Edited just now by LebaneseDude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whispering 18,865 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 5 minutes ago, Morphine Prince said: I was talking about healthcare in my post. I was referring to both healthcare and college. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 1 hour ago, Legalize Chris said: Why does that matter? Why does allegiance to a political party matter at all? This is why the two-party system is so ****ed up and has the United States in a chokehold – people have more allegiance to being a Democrat or Republican than they do to being American. The two party system is ****ed. I prefer the European way. I mean in the EU elections there were like 10 parties or something Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himeros26 1,688 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 1 hour ago, Whispering said: The majority of scholarships, that aren't based on financial need, are based on GPA, class rank and ACT or SAT scores. You make time for what's important. That's something you will have to do in college and in your profession. Make good grades in high school, take AP classes and dual enrollment classes, go to a community college, stay in state, and live at home. There are ways to cut college costs and keep your overall costs as low as possible. Yes but not everyone's at-home up bringing allows that. Some families put other needs before school, which even though some people know and understand that school is important, they're simply not allowed or not motivated to make it a priority. Part of what convinces their parents that they're not fortunate enough to put their child through college is the costs, as well. I just think it should be accessible to everyone who can academically be accepted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bt1 5,213 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 No one won the debate. It was close to 50-50. For me, the populist messages of Bernie were nerve-wracking. Did he really had to disagree with her at everything? I found it exausting that even when he did agree, he choose to make a big deal on how and attacked her for beeing just a little bit moderate than him. There was so much hate behind some messages that I got worried. Yes, it is easy to hate the rich, but I dont like it when a politician tries to use that hate to win votes. However, I can see that the extremist opinions of Bernie would be on the like on many, no matter how difficult it is to make them happen. They worked until now and it sure worked tonight for some people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 6 hours ago, Himeros26 said: Aw my Queen Sanders had people stand for her Yasss 6 hours ago, Himeros26 said: She's really exploiting women. That's sad. Lol you joined last year. No wonder you're so irrelevant and sexist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himeros26 1,688 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 5 hours ago, BoysBoysBoys652 said: Lol you joined last year. No wonder you're so irrelevant and sexist. I'm not sexist whatsoever. What does the time I joined GGD have to do with anything? You need to stop quoting me if you're never going to make any sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,683 Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 8 hours ago, Simon said: The two party system is ****ed. I prefer the European way. I mean in the EU elections there were like 10 parties or something Most Americans don't even keep up with two parties, imagine if they had to keep up with all of those Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,683 Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Only 5.6 million people tuned in to this debate..... none of the Republican debates so far have gotten less than 10 million. No Trump, no ratings, I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LebaneseDude 6,146 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Just now, Morphine Prince said: Only 5.6 million people tuned in to this debate..... none of the Republican debates so far have gotten less than 10 million. No Trump, no ratings, I guess. What? You're forgetting to include livestreams, and mot of the young'uns prefer the Interwebz over TV Edited just now by LebaneseDude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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