The Americans need a truly talented and charismatic leader ....... Anyone know what
Ed Miliband is doing ?
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For pity's sake the Americans have enough to deal with! If trump wins I can see theresa may dodging meeting him for fear of being groped and him forcing a kiss on her.
It does seem all about dumbing down. It may be a consequence of talent shows and reality shows, the idea that the general public become used to voicing and opinion regardless of how well informed they are, they are all entitled, and in doing so get to feel a bit superior.
I have similar thoughts to yourself 24, I've been watching many programmes on the USA recently and the deep division that is being stirred up, it's such a huge and diverse nation that isn't being done justice to by its "politicians" very sad
That wasn't my point, Chriscoop. Politicians like these two candidates wouldn't have a chance if nothing else was wrong. The media isn't doing their job properly, too much of politics is about money and it seems a large part of the population isn't informed enough about politics and society in general. I'm sorry, Americans in this forum. I know these are not kind words, but I'm not the only one with these opinions. There is/was so much in your country to admire, so it is sad to see an election like this.
It does seem all about dumbing down. It may be a consequence of talent shows and reality shows, the idea that the general public become used to voicing and opinion regardless of how well informed they are, they are all entitled, and in doing so get to feel a bit superior.
Couldn't agree more with it!
Journalists? Corrupt and out if touch ! Facebook is better and neutral
Politicians? Corrupt and out of touch ! No experience needed and skills - vote populists!
Artists/Singers? Average Joe can be better!
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
I saw the entire second debate last night, and it's s till really bad. Trump complained of the moderators not being fair to him, and I actually have to agree (at least some). I didn't time them, so I can't say if they gave Hillary more speaking time as he claimed they did. But I think they kept asking follow-up questions to him when he was on thin ice, something they hardly did with Hillary. One time (when Trump was talking about the bombing raid on an IS-held city were they were warned beforehand) the female maderator did Hillary's job and suggested it was psycological warfare. Don't give him and his supporters extra ammo!
) very funny, I find it absolutely incredible that the world's most powerful nation had been reduced to such a shambolic Presidential election. It is sad for democracy and an indictment of Western culture.
I was wandering who Trump reminded me of lately, his outraged denials and florid hand gestures, in particular the thumb and forefinger making a circle, then a raised upright finger pressed forward, and it hit me: he's Robert De Niro as Al Capone in The Untouchables. Any minute now it's going to be: 'I learned that in Chicago you get further with a gun and a kind word than just a gun'. Well, he made a similar comment re Clinton and gun laws.
In spite of most polls telling them differently, 70% of Trumps voters are convinced he will win. What's really scary is that many of them believe Hillary can only win by cheating. Trump has no qualms when something can give him advantages or press coverage, so he's fanning the flames. This election is sad, very sad. :v
I was wandering who Trump reminded me of lately, his outraged denials and florid hand gestures, in particular the thumb and forefinger making a circle, then a raised upright finger pressed forward, and it hit me: he's Robert De Niro as Al Capone in The Untouchables.
Of course, if Trump were starring it would be called The Touchables.
A recent poll says 57% of Americans responding think there is a need for a third political party. I know there are more than two parties in the US, but I assume they ment a party with real political power. What do you think? It seems both large political parties are divided at the moment, especially the Republicans, so perhaps a new party will come out of one of them? Is it possible the Republicans get split into a Conservative party of the "establishment" group and the Tea Party supporters form their own party?
As I see it, the two main parties have moved further away from the centre, surely there is a need for a third party to operate from the now vacant centre?
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Ed Miliband is doing ?
For pity's sake the Americans have enough to deal with! If trump wins I can see theresa may dodging meeting him for fear of being groped and him forcing a kiss on her.
Difference being ... People wanted to have sex with JFK.
Bond with " That slimy bugger "
His hair would never leave ...... He has it too well trained
It's not that we'll trained
Oh dear lord. That would make for a great sitcom though!
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Certainly deserved, for leaving Johnson (and arguably Stein) out.
That wasn't my point, Chriscoop. Politicians like these two candidates wouldn't have a chance if nothing else was wrong. The media isn't doing their job properly, too much of politics is about money and it seems a large part of the population isn't informed enough about politics and society in general. I'm sorry, Americans in this forum. I know these are not kind words, but I'm not the only one with these opinions. There is/was so much in your country to admire, so it is sad to see an election like this.
Can't we give them Corbyn instead? Please?
Couldn't agree more with it!
Journalists? Corrupt and out if touch ! Facebook is better and neutral
Politicians? Corrupt and out of touch ! No experience needed and skills - vote populists!
Artists/Singers? Average Joe can be better!
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhpHp31ozxQ
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Of course, if Trump were starring it would be called The Touchables.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
The recent statements just confirm, that this is all about him and only about him winning.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!