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Old 07-18-2017, 02:32 PM
 
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The American people are 100% responsible for the grotesque Frankenstein in the white house. Why should they ever be trusted with the power of a vote again?
I think your bias has made you disillusion!
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Old 07-18-2017, 03:01 PM
 
Location: NYC-LBI-PHL
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There should be a law against nepotism in government.

No more Trumps
No more Obamas
No more Bush
No more Clinton

U.S. gov was not formed to be a dynasty.
No one who carries the bloodline of a former President of the U.S. should be allowed to run for that office or appoint their family members to gov posts.
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Old 07-18-2017, 03:14 PM
 
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There should be a law against nepotism in government.

No more Trumps
No more Obamas
No more Bush
No more Clinton

U.S. gov was not formed to be a dynasty.
No one who carries the bloodline of a former President of the U.S. should be allowed to run for that office or appoint their family members to gov posts.
Lets not forget the Kennedy family, every time I think they are gone, another one pops up.
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Old 07-18-2017, 03:28 PM
 
Location: NYC-LBI-PHL
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Yes. All the way back to George Washington. They had their shot. We need a regular infusion of new blood.
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Old 07-18-2017, 05:27 PM
 
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Originally Posted by 5-all View Post
There should be a law against nepotism in government.

No more Trumps
No more Obamas
No more Bush
No more Clinton

U.S. gov was not formed to be a dynasty.
No one who carries the bloodline of a former President of the U.S. should be allowed to run for that office or appoint their family members to gov posts.
LOL

So while I agree in general, don't forget that we had two examples already with the Adams, and the Roosevelt's.
As to bloodlines, Hillary would be eligible, so it must be by marriage as well.
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Old 07-18-2017, 05:35 PM
 
Location: Florida
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They should be trusted, but the electoral college which is unfairly weighted should be scrapped. Let's have a real democracy.
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Old 07-18-2017, 08:51 PM
 
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Time to let a computer run the country?
HAL, is that you??
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Old 07-18-2017, 08:54 PM
 
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7 more years of Trump - If God put him there, no one can stop him. God is the one who makes people in power, and removes them. its up to the Lord.
My God gave me (and you) brains and free will. It's up to us to use them well, with His guidance.
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Old 07-18-2017, 08:58 PM
 
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My God gave me (and you) brains and free will. It's up to us to use them well, with His guidance.
I don't have a god, can I still vote?
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Old 07-18-2017, 09:05 PM
 
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I don't have a god, can I still vote?
Sure, if you're a citizen, over 18, have a brain, and free will.

Sounds like you probably qualify, even if we differ concerning our beliefs about the source of brains and free will.

The poster to whom I previously responded sounded as if he or she did not think voting was important or necessary, since in his or her view, God appoints all "leaders" to their positions. My response was that people have free will and should use their best judgement to vote for those whom they consider the best candidates for office.

I share that poster's belief in God, but perceive God very differently, it would appear.

I think qualified people should cherish their right to vote and use it thoughtfully, regardless of their religious beliefs or lack thereof.
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