[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by JayCT

Last time he ran he said he was going to eliminate the income tax. That’s not moderate. That went over like a lead balloon. Now he’s just saying he will just cut taxes. Which is it? Either way he’s lying and pandering for voters. That’s not a moderate. That’s a politician willing to say anything to get a vote. You can’t believe anything he says. He says he’s pro choice but can we believe him? I doubt it. Jay

I don’t see how proposing to cut taxes isn’t moderate - and that’s only one stance. I’m waiting to hear what far right wing ideologies he’s supported to make him so extreme. Mind boggling to see anyone suggest Stefanowski is far right.

As far as pandering, you don’t think Lamont has done that? Or the state Democrats as a whole? Lamont tells everyone in one breath he’s for law and order, yet votes the opposite and demonizes police. And that’s just one small example.

Sorry, but everything you’re accusing the Republican candidates of, the Democrats have done (and far more often).

Originally Posted by JayCT

Dan Haar gives a great perspective on the Republicans protest outside a Democrat event in Fairfield. The police had to be called in. This is exactly what is wrong with the Republican Party today. They deliberately do something wrong and then act innocent when called out for it. They say “It wasn’t us” or “It got out of hand” when the truth is they deliberately did it. They aren’t fooling anyone. That’s why this Republican isn’t voting for them. Jay

https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticu...n-17531190.php

Paywall for the link.

[mdovell]

To be fair though we do have to admit that there is infighting of both parties. Just because a State might be dominated by one party does not necessarily mean that there are issues that don't come up times time that create Regional divisions.

I would also add that it's a little bit hard to be in power and also not be responsible. So when we talk about things like marijuana shops we've pretty much only have the party to blame. I'm sure that there are people that might say that not everything in politics can happen in a year or two and I completely understand that but when you start talking four more years there's only so many excuses.

One blame the other side
Two blame the predecessor
Three blame the budget
Four blame some other entity like the federal government
Five blame something else that's in the private sector with Supply like energy
Six blame the weather or act if God etc

If you got a Democratic or republican governor and a state congress that's made up of the same thing there shouldn't be that much in fighting on major issues

[synchem]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

If you vote for Democrats, you’re voting for criminal leniency.

If you vote for democrats you're anti-choice, guns in schools, and other discrimination against marginalized groups of people. See how easy it is to generalize.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by synchem

If you vote for democrats you're anti-choice, guns in schools, and other discrimination against marginalized groups of people. See how easy it is to generalize.

See post # 547:

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

The difference is, some of those posters voting D consistently post their dissatisfaction with the soft on crime approach, yet will go into the voting booth and vote for it. If you voted for it, don’t complain about it.

[Chazbme99]

Democrats are the driving force of the downfall in major cities around the country. The poor leadership and policies has created a melting pot of crime. The constant freebies that are required to support these people are what the main issue is in our country. Schools are failing due to wasteful spending and not retaining quality teachers. When you have a society that rewards people who do not work with loads of free money and benefits you have a set up for generational failure. It is a joke that we pay the high taxes to support a segment of people who contribute nothing. Connecticut is a rich state but we are failing in many ways. The future of Connecticut is not good. Many people are leaving this state for other opportunities. The actual wage earners and tax payers are stuck to support this poorly run state. Demorat control for over 40+ years in the state legislature is the main problem. We need change ASAP. Any Republican or Any Independent is better than these DEMS. Look at the damage that Biden has done in 2 years, imagine 40 years of that. Welcome to Connecticut.

[SteveM85]

Originally Posted by JayCT

Dan Haar gives a great perspective on the Republicans protest outside a Democrat event in Fairfield. The police had to be called in. This is exactly what is wrong with the Republican Party today. They deliberately do something wrong and then act innocent when called out for it. They say “It wasn’t us” or “It got out of hand” when the truth is they deliberately did it. They aren’t fooling anyone. That’s why this Republican isn’t voting for them. Jay

https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticu...n-17531190.php

Repubs are seeing the state slip further and further away from them and are now resorting to desperate measures like this. They know the end is near. The same for demos in redder states. This was just a small precursor to what lies ahead. It's only of matter of time before violence ensues nationwide. As an onlooking bystander it will be interesting, while at the same time scary, watch how things unfold in the next few years. Buckle up and get ready for the ride, it's gonna get bumpy.

[synchem]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

See post # 547:

Still a disingenuous argument. Similar to saying no republicans can complain about school shootings or gun violence.

[SteveM85]

Originally Posted by synchem

If you vote for democrats you're anti-choice, guns in schools, and other discrimination against marginalized groups of people. See how easy it is to generalize.

You meant repubs, and you're absolutely right. To them it was the Resurrerction, not the insurrection, I get it. He corrected me as well in that demos will complain about certain things but still vote for it and he's right. That correlates with their tendencies to let some things slip by the wayside.
Why do demos call for untested open borders during lockdowns and mask beatdowns? Why do hardcore demo Hollywood celebrities and pols go maskless while their minions and staff had to mask up? Why aren't there the usual cryouts and calls for gun control all over the MSM after this latest St. Louis incident? Why aren't Blumenthal and Murphy pushing people out of the way running to the front to grab a mic and get in front of the first camera they see about St Louis? This one was completely swept under the rug.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by synchem

Still a disingenuous argument. Similar to saying no republicans can complain about school shootings or gun violence.

It’s not. It was in reference to specific posters here, who have consistently complained about the very thing the party they are voting for is ineffective on. It was not a general statement for all democratic voters, just a few who regularly express their unhappiness regarding crime - yet continue to vote for it.

[Stepfordct]

Originally Posted by JayCT

Dan Haar gives a great perspective on the Republicans protest outside a Democrat event in Fairfield. The police had to be called in. This is exactly what is wrong with the Republican Party today. They deliberately do something wrong and then act innocent when called out for it. They say “It wasn’t us” or “It got out of hand” when the truth is they deliberately did it. They aren’t fooling anyone. That’s why this Republican isn’t voting for them. Jay

https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticu...n-17531190.php

Didn’t realize you live in Fairfield…