Politics thread (USA Elections 2016) - Page 352

On October 22 2024 08:46 Baalim wrote: I never thought you'd prefer the dems, Trump as a person is shit but whatever that isn't left plus he isn't part of the machine wich is good and Elon behind him also good.

I miss McCain-type of republicans.

On October 28 2024 09:12 vasoline73 wrote: Trump goes on Rogan and talks for 3 hours. Maybe it sucks, maybe he's a lunatic, but he's out there for you to judge. He did a 3 hour convo and you are free to form your own opinion. That's a service to voters. Which they deserve. Kamala is having trouble with male voters (apparently)... but she couldn't do Rogan... why? People rightfully believe she can't go off script... and that's why they don't like or trust her. If Kamala did a 3 hour unscripted interview, I 100% would listen to it with interest. People would respect it. Problem is she isn't willing for whatever reason. It strikes me and many others as inability and/or inauthenticity. If she loses it will be because of things like this...

I remember when Bill Maher interviewed Steve Bannon and Maher said Republicans are popular because they are willing to speak on programs like that, meaning even in front of hostile audiences. I think Trump on Rogan was great. It was a bit alarming that he thought there could be life on Mars, but other than that, it was good. When he did Lex Fridman, it was full political speech, but I think he was more natural on Rogan.

I haven't noticed my life change much during the last four presidents we've had in USA. While I voted Democrat, I don't really care who wins in the end since they're all puppets, imo.

On October 28 2024 09:12 vasoline73 wrote: Trump goes on Rogan and talks for 3 hours. Maybe it sucks, maybe he's a lunatic, but he's out there for you to judge. He did a 3 hour convo and you are free to form your own opinion. That's a service to voters. Which they deserve. Kamala is having trouble with male voters (apparently)... but she couldn't do Rogan... why? People rightfully believe she can't go off script... and that's why they don't like or trust her. If Kamala did a 3 hour unscripted interview, I 100% would listen to it with interest. People would respect it. Problem is she isn't willing for whatever reason. It strikes me and many others as inability and/or inauthenticity. If she loses it will be because of things like this...

I believe a few democrats went on Joe Rogan last election, such as Bernie Sanders. If I remember correctly, Joe Rogan was in favor of Bernie Sanders and said he'd vote for him. The standard view many seem to have on the left is that Rogan is a grifter (or supporter of grifters) on the right wing. But that doesn't invalidate the fact that he and many of his viewers supported one of the most left wing presidential candidates in US history, simply because Bernie used the strategy of talking about things that matter.

There is a lot of merit to Kamala showing up. Particularly if people on the right think that simply by showing up means she's not as elitist and arrogant as they might think she is.

I must admit: I do have some respect for Trump taking every possible risk to win this.

Harris is too tight-passive.