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Oh, well then I guess that's okay for you to abstain because Maryland is supposed to be a safe state for Biden. Unless a crazy amount of people in Maryland decided to stay home and not vote. However, I very much hope that you vote for Alsobrooks for US Senate. Even though Larry Hogan may seem like a reasonable good Republican if he wins that seat then that could very well mean Mitch McConnell's return to being Senate Majority leader.

No, you're wrong! I mean, why would someone like Trump ever dare or even think about breaking the law and order of our country? Ever since Nixon first ran on the idea of Republicans being the party of Law and Order, they've all kept saying that they are Standard-bearer of those values, including Trump himself! So, I believe them when Republicans, especially Nixon and Trump, have said that they are the prime examples of Law and Order. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

No, he doesn't. That's a very misleading statement that Trump and his MAGA goons have been making. Even the US Supreme Court already implied that during their hearing of Trump's case for "Absolute immunity" as a sitting president or even former president. Otherwise, that would essentially mean that POTUS is a king who is above the law, which actually mean that Biden would a king that is above the law.

That's okay. At least you acknowledge the credit I get for mentioning it first. But that doesn't really matter.

It's about damn time!!!! He got convicted on ALL 34 counts as a felon! Alvin Bragg will go down in US History and maybe in World History as a legendary hero for being the very prosecutor in the history of our country to have successfully achieve the conviction of a former POTUS as a big time criminal!

Wait, did you want him to be acquitted?

Lol. Not according to the time stamped on mine. Look on the first list of threads made on the Society, Politics, Government, Environment, Current Events Forum and the top of each of our threads to check the time that states when you started your thread and then check the time that states when I made this thread of mine.

Hey! I already started a threat on this before you did, OP.

Are you serious? Why are you making that a main concern over Biden’s major historic policy change and great character compared Trump who was the worst president ever? Besides, he has his VP Harris to take the edge off the age problem. which state do you live in?

Yeah, while America still isn't as corrupt as any underdeveloped or any developing countries are, it is arguably the most corrupt first world/developed country in the world besides perhaps Israel now.

He couldn't with SCOTUS because there have been no openings for Biden replace any conservative justices with liberal justices. None of the conservative justices plan on retiring or stepping down anytime soon. None of them seem to be dying anytime soon. Furthermore, Biden and most Democrats in Congress don't want to pack the court with extra judges because they believe it would be perceived as being too divisive and too political and set a precedent for the Republican party to do the same if they gain back control of the White House and both chambers of Congress. However, Biden and his party have appointed 200 federal judges, which is the highest amount for any president since like JFK. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/joe-biden-nears-200-judges-highlighting-stakes-courts-2024-election-rcna152485

Well, we'll have to see. A lot would have to go wrong in terms of governance by Biden and his party. Besides, there is already a growing number of people who are getting very scared about Trump not leaving office.

Oh, I do know how bad it will be. So, I am not sure why you said before that if Trump wins the election then: But yeah, that's why we have to re-elect Biden. Even though the polls are not looking great right now, but they are also all over the place and most of the pundits out there really have no idea who will win. Besides, a lot would have to go wrong for Biden to lose according to the fundamentals.

That's partially true. However, when there is way too much of a mandate for such policies or for a major liberal/progressive vision, then even the stage Orange lobbyists will be forced to compromise a lot. Otherwise, if they don't, then they jeopardize the public order and tranquility of our country. Even these slimy lobbyists know that they don't want to have another Gilded Age era rife with extremely violent widespread labor strikes and rioting around the country. In fact, look at what Biden and his party got done so far, even they made compromises with their corporate lobbyists and wealthy donors. They already achieved what seemed impossible in many ways, especially when you consider how much gridlock there has been in our government for so many.

We don't have a firm left-winger for president. A center-leftist will do. But we also need to elect a supermajority of Dems in both chambers of Congress. Also, the Supreme Court won't be controlled by the conservatives forever. As for the deep state, like I said before liberals and progressives will have to inevitably make some pragmatic compromises with the government elites and the business community in order to get a lot of the big changes we want done. The deep state also can't just block every major reform, especially when there is an overwhelming mandate for such reforms by the public. Otherwise, they risk destabilizing our society. They know that and that's why the deep state will have to make compromises with the people if the liberals/progressives have a supermajority of Dems in both chambers of Congress and we have another FDR-like president. This will much more likely happen if all of these factors coincide with another major crisis pertaining to the economy happens under the watch of the GOP and/or have a groundswell of support from some kind of movement that can't be ignored by the public.

Most leftists are not good at that, but a new youngish center-left politician who has such exceptional talent like the Roosevelt presidents can pull it off in a way that can frame progressivism or liberalism as the mainstream dominant ideology in America like in the first two decades of 1900s or in the mid-1900s. That can very well happen again if the left-wing and the center-left in this country can get it together by building an overwhelming groundswell of support and awareness for all of these liberal/progressive ideas with grassroots organizers and activists mobilizing communities and pushing for bold policy changes all over the country. In fact, it already seems to be happening and has continued to grow to such a level that America hasn't seen since like the early to mid 70s. It's probably just going to take decades of very hard and commitment for all of this to succeed in our country. Even you said before that the chances of having a once in a generation broadly charismatic person like Obama, but is a real fighter seems more likely to happen within the next 20 years. Besides, I am aware of the fact that liberals and progressives will have to inevitably make some pragmatic compromises with the government elites and the business community in order to get a lot of the big changes we want done. That's always been the case according to history. So, I do concede that we probably still won't achieve all of the forward thinking changes we want within our lifetimes. However, transforming our society to one that is much more progressive than it is now within our lifetimes should be doable.

Okay, I get it. but maybe we will be in the midst of another kind of Progressive Era (1896–1917) or another New Deal era involving a big war on business and the implementation of new major social programs like many of the ones you've already mentioned before: Raising the minimum wage Regulating banks and Wall Street speculators Raising capital gains taxes Taxing the rich. Higher income taxes on top earners, and a wealth tax on millionaires & billionaires. Taxing corporations Removing all private money from political campaigns Placing more regulations on large corporations Breaking up monopolies with strong anti-trust enforcement Increasing consumer protections Cracking down on fraud and white-collar crime Protecting worker's rights to unionize Better legal protections for minorities and LGBTQ people Limiting aggressive foreign policy and wars A well-funded education system A public healthcare system that cuts out the parasitic insurance middlemen Better paid time off, maternity and paternity leave, and free access to childcare More investment in scientific research More investment in pandemic prevention (Trump cut the pandemic prevention budget) More investment FEMA and disaster relief Housing for the homeless Food for children in poverty Addressing pollution and climate change. More investment in green energy A government job guarantee, like during the Depression era Huge investments in improving national infrastructure In fact, Biden and the Democrats have been doing a lot of these things. I've lately become more and more convinced that ever since Obama first became elected president in 2008, re-elected in 2012, followed by part of the progressive movement that began with Bernie Sanders, this country has been starving for a liberal/progressive revolution like the way that TR lead it right after the Gilded Age or the way that FDR led it during the Great Depression. Obama just didn't know how to do it. Moreover, ever since 2008, the demographics have been increasingly favoring liberals and Democrats over conservatives and Republicans. The Democratic party and the left-wing during most of the 2010s didn't have the resources and infrastructure like they do now to mobilize the silent majority who truly want liberal/progressive reforms. It also has to be done in a way that some might call "progressive-centrism" whereby a liberal/progressive vision for the country is presented in a way that broadly appeals to the public's emotions and their beliefs in traditional American culture values.

How do you know that for sure? I am now thinking that we might actually be close to being in another historic progressive era given the growing liberal/progressive movement that's been occurring in our country.

I wish I had a big mansion, was super rich, have a very successful career (at least momentarily), and had a really hot girlfriend/wife like Jordan did. However, I would never in a million years ever ever want to be him or anybody like him. After watching that whole movie, I thought to myself, "Why, would any normal man want to live that kind of life he lived or do what he did?" He and everyone in his inner circle were all complete degenerates in every way possible. I wouldn't be able to live with myself at all if I got away with scamming countless people for their money. Plus, I am so glad that I am not a drug addict or alcoholic like he and his friends were. Also, I wouldn't want to have to keep looking over my shoulder everyday wondering if the cops or the FBI or anybody else in the law enforcement is going to catch me. Moreover, I do not want to have to be tried for anything by the criminal justice system, and possibly serve any time in prison. Not to mention, that when you're convicted of crime, then you lose so many big legitimate career opportunities that you could've had, and you will forever have the reputation of being a disgrace to society. All of those reasons are pretty much the same reasons why I would never want to be someone like Trump either.

One of the most corrupt federal judges in the country that needs to pay a major price:

Another radical right-winger from Canada named Lauren Southern:

Samuel Alito was recently found to have put up a "STOP THE STEAL!" symbol on display at his home.

Even if the president of Iran tragically perished, I don't see how it would destabilize the country like some such as Kyle Kulinski have been saying might happen. The Ayatollah, who is the supreme ruler of the country, is still alive and well. Plus, they have a vice-president, who probably will be next in to take over as president of Iran. Moreover, Iran really doesn't want to start a real war with Israel and/or any of its allies.

No doubt has anti-establishment sentiment been at historic highs for several years for a number reasons: Public Trust in Government: Trust in the federal government is low, with only 24% of Americans saying they trust the government. Approval of Political Leadership: Political leadership has seen a decline in approval ratings, with George W. Bush's ratings dropping from 86% to 24% by the end of his presidency. Religion: Religion's influence in American life has seen a decline, with fewer Americans praying or attending religious services. Media: News organizations have seen a decline in trust, with many Americans questioning their professionalism and objectivity. Political Polarization: Political polarization has increased, with many Americans identifying as independents and expressing frustration with the two-party system. Economic Inequality: Economic inequality has increased, with many Americans expressing concerns about the growing wealth gap and the impact of globalization. Government Response to Crises: The government's response to crises such as Hurricane Katrina and the COVID-19 pandemic has been criticized, leading to a decline in trust and approval. Rise of Alternative Media: The rise of alternative media sources has led to a decline in trust in traditional media outlets and a shift towards more partisan sources. Political Scandals: Political scandals such as Watergate and the Iraq War have led to a decline in trust in government and political leadership. Growing Frustration: Growing frustration with the political system, economic inequality, and social issues has led to an increase in anti-establishment sentiment. We all know that Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 presidential election was of course partly due to his ability to tap into this anti-establishment sentiment that was prevalent among many American voters. In fact, anti-establishment sentiment in America has grown even more ever since Trump left office and Biden, who is a more pro-establishment politician, became president in 2021. Yet, most politicians in power throughout the entire US government are still not particularly populists. There are actually less Democratic populists in power than Republican populists in America, even though Democratic progressive populists have been gaining significant influence and momentum within the party, particularly among progressive activists and younger voters. Even when we account for the fact that Progressives, including democratic socialists and populists, have been gaining very significant ground within the Democratic Party, currently make up about half of the House Democrats in Congress, and have comprised of a growing number of prominent US Senators in Congress, the more moderate/establishment Democrats have still been the dominant faction of their party. In fact, if I am not mistaken, despite the fact that the right-wing populism of Trump and MAGA has taken over the whole Republican party, the majority of Republicans in both chambers of Congress are not really populists either. Neither are the majority of GOP state governors throughout the country really populists either. Then again, most people in the USA have gotten sick and tired of constantly feeling let down by pro-establishment traditional career politicians who haven't done enough to change the status quo in order to fix so many pressing issues that desperately need to be addressed in our country. Just to be clear, I am not necessarily advocating for the idea of having all progressive populists be in charge of the entire government. I would just like to understand from a nuanced perspective as to why most politicians in power in America still aren't populists.

Sadly, yes. That's why the entire political environment needs to be fixed completely from the bottom-up in order to restore the political consensus and unity we used to have throughout most of the 1900s. Then, we can elect a phenomenally charismatic progressive president who will be able to rally every together so to speak at the right time and elect a supermajority of Democrats, liberals, progressives, centrists, and moderate conservatives in both chambers of Congress. Moreover, I don't get why progressive activists don't also try to work to bring the Republican party back to its liberal/progressive roots like in the early 1900s or like when it originally began as the party of Lincoln. Otherwise, I really don't see how we will be able to pass such major progressive reforms on the order of the Square Deal, New Freedom, New Deal, or Great Society.