Northcountryman

Not enough of them anyway even if 100% turnout.

And Im still waiting for that double standard example, btw ....

Youre right Mike, knock yourself out....

Ahh!! So that’s your metric !! So you have a problem with a sexual proclivity !! I thought you’re side was all about tolerance !! No , I was referring to the leadership part which he demonstrates on a regular basis and also , his patriotism and - last but not least - his policies!! Permit me to add to your list : Joe Biden, Pete Butigiegg, Kamala Harris , Adam Schiff, the Clinton’s , Barack Hussein, and Chuck Schumer - did I forget anyone guys? Lol

Then I guess it s a waste of time for you to post then Mike . Who would like me to call out for calling names , I guess you’re referring to those on the right that name call those on the left , correct ? Give me an example .

Which members ? Not me . I agree , btw , that is classless, as is denigrating another by using the term asshat to describe one whom they support as if there’s universal agreement by all - correct?

Especially for Studs like Paul , Cruz and Trump :D!!

Of course , you don’t have a problem with my selective usage of that term for other guys on occasion , correct?

Apt synonyms for stud = cool, awesome , individuals I aspire to emulate , etc- good enough ?

well , youd be wrong then cuz it aint !! Cruz and Paul are both studs in my book!! In contrast , i would argue the other way aboutmany proninent Dems - come on Lefty- impress me and name a few Dem Asshats!! There is a vast pool of cabdidates to select from - trust me!!

And for the record , I think stand Paul’s a cool dude

That’s your opinion Lefty and is subjective , not objective - there is a difference.In contrast , being called traitor can be either proven or disproven In A court of law in order to ascertain the veracity of the claim, right or not . The definition of Asshat which you provided , IMHO, fits MANY of the leading Dems in government today , but will it do any good to specifically name those individuals ? Will it further our discussion and lead to a more robust debate ? You know that answer ….

Correct

Are you saying that I should take personal owner ship then when others display MAGA signs , wear hats or T-shirts , etc? Collective guilt ? Also , you mentioned the display of “flags” as an additional example of an insulting inflammatory act- what flag are you referring to ? Surely not the Stars and Stripes , correct as that is the symbol of our nation and should be revered by ALL of us , Repubs and Dems alike - right ?

It’s also an objective and completely measurable description - unlike the childish epithet “Asshat”.

And who’s displaying Hats , bumper stickers and tshirts ?

Calling someone a traitor is not the same as calling them an Asshat Virg- you know better than that , don’t you ?

If that is true, then whats the sense in discussing it unless youre trying to persuade others that youre POV is the correct one? No, it is possible to persuade others; IF they are open to taking in new information and adjusting their positions, that is. But youre certainly NOT going to persuade others via namecalling and personal attacks-thats for sure!!

Says who, Mike? I dont think true- mostly , maybe, but not entirely.

I could have sworn you told us before that you voted for Trump the first time around at least; maybe even the second.

And Did his known association with the Clintons prior to '16 prevent you from voting for him then, honestly now?

Wait: Youre disppointed that I put personality over country? Really? And who , praytell, is more abrasive and irascible than Donald J. Trump?? I have said -repeatedly, mind you- on here that personally, I probably would not like Trump very much in person; however, that is TOTALLY irrelevant to me . Whats important are his policies and his level of competence while President. The fasct is, that Trump SMOKED while Presdient and I want more of it!! Now, in regards to Cheney, personally, I liked her PRIOR to Jan 6th , but after that rdisplay of repugnant egregious conduct, no longer , Im afraid. To be honest, I was actually a bit disappointed in the followup post to your previous brilliant missive regarding the inherent problems with political parties -putting loyalty to party before duty and all that which was dead-on and I agreed with 100%. But then you lowered yourself by resorting to an ad hominem attack against Rand Paul. Cmon now Lefty, youre WAY better than that!! No one, and I mean ABSOLUTELY NOONE writes better than you on here and you dont have to do that!! Keep it clean and respectable and youll convince alot more folks as opposed to stooping to zesty exchanges of insulting repartee. Think about what I'm saying .

Maybe- or, because of this: https://www.timesexaminer.com/political/10129-glenn-greenwald-goes-to-town-on-why-dick-and-liz-cheney-hate-trump-so-much

Completely disagree and unproductive commentary , to boot. To many of us, your description of Paul fits Cheney perfectly ( as well as most demoscrats :)).

Read an article last night in NAW about rerouting deer in order to draw them in closer to a prime stand location that was intersting. The author talked about placing obstructions in current heavily trodden paths and opening up other lanes where you want them to go. Potentially, this could be useful for me in one of the places I hunt , but sounds like a lot of work. Another thing he mentions is using smelly shirts loaded with BO to reroute them; anyone ever try this before and if so, was it worth it?