Here is a list of Politics Blogs ordered by Most Commented, posted by members. A Blog is a journal you may enter about your life, thoughts, interesting experiences, or lessons you've learned. Post an opinion, impart words of wisdom, or talk about something interesting in your day. Update your blog on a regular basis, or just whenever you have something to say. Creating a blog is a good way to share something of yourself with others. Reading blogs is a good way to learn more about others. Click here to post a blog.
Has England got any better in their immigration troubles?
This is sent to me by my cousin who lives in London.
I'm only sharing this video for purposes of information. As it was published in 2011, in today's situation has England got any better?
The question is, will they succeed in letting them out? I doubt it. I am aware the mayor of London, is a Muslim himself.
What a world we've created. Amidst all these troubles does it look like there's an easy way out?
It's not isolated in one place, I feel it's definitely world wide and global.
The Trump Affect On Ireland's Media
Irish Media In A Trump Meltdown
It appears Trump has affected the Irish media...
Trump sends Irish media into meltdown
John Spain @IrishCentral
Some of the most fraught reaction to Trump has come from the more "intellectual" end of the media spectrum in Ireland, with several writers almost having nervous breakdowns in print. To these emotionally incontinent scribes all we can say is calm down, it's not going to be that bad.Some of the most fraught reaction to Trump has come from the more "intellectual" end of the media spectrum in Ireland, with several writers almost having nervous breakdowns in print. To these emotionally incontinent scribes all we can say is calm down, it's not going to be that bad.GAGE SKIDMORE / FLICKR
Let's all take a very deep breath. Certainly a lot of people in Ireland need to.
The Donald Trump triumph has seen an unprecedented outpouring of disgust, despair and fury from media commentators in Ireland over the past week. This has included predictions that America is doomed, that human rights there have been set back 50 years, that global security is in peril ... and that's just the start of it. It's the end of civilized society, it seems.
Some of the most fraught reaction has come from the more "intellectual" end of the media spectrum here, with several writers almost having nervous breakdowns in print. To these emotionally incontinent scribes all we can say is calm down, it's not going to be that bad.
We're all horrified, but ridiculing Trump and, even worse, patronizing his supporters (they're not "college educated" like us) is not going to get us anywhere.
The media in America are equally aghast, but at least some of them have been trying to figure out how they got it so wrong, instead of just having a whinge-fest. Here, it's simply been an orgy of superiority and derision, with each writer trying to sound more nauseated and outraged than the next.
Of course some of this is understandable. The crude, offensive language used by Trump during the campaign, the name calling, the simplistic slogans (Build the Wall, Lock Her Up, Drain the Swamp, etc.) lowered the election to a depth never before plumbed in a presidential race.
But some of the commentators here who have been most horrified by the Trump victory are now playing the same reductionist game, using simplistic labels instead of a thorough analysis of what was being said.
So they refer to Trump as racist, misogynistic, xenophobic and half a dozen other unacceptable characteristics, often listed in a single sentence. But, despite what he said at various times on the stump, that is a simplistic reduction of what he was trying to articulate.
A big part of the problem with Trump is that, compared to someone like Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton, he is barely articulate. He expresses himself clumsily in disjointed phrases instead of in polished, nuanced sentences like a skillful politician.
Let's take the two most quoted examples. He thinks Mexicans are rapists and murderers and he wants to ban Muslims, so that makes him a racist twice over, right? Except that is not exactly what he said. He said some Mexicans who get into the U.S. turn out to be criminal, including rapists and murderers, and there has been a problem trying to remove them and keep them out, which is true. So he wants to build a wall (in other words have a secure southern border).
He said that banning Muslims from entering the country might be necessary "until we can figure out what the hell is going on," referring to an immigration system that has failed to identify radicalized individuals from a Muslim background who might pose a threat to Americans.
Continue reading... very interesting article
It appears Trump has affected the Irish media...
Trump sends Irish media into meltdown
John Spain @IrishCentral
Some of the most fraught reaction to Trump has come from the more "intellectual" end of the media spectrum in Ireland, with several writers almost having nervous breakdowns in print. To these emotionally incontinent scribes all we can say is calm down, it's not going to be that bad.Some of the most fraught reaction to Trump has come from the more "intellectual" end of the media spectrum in Ireland, with several writers almost having nervous breakdowns in print. To these emotionally incontinent scribes all we can say is calm down, it's not going to be that bad.GAGE SKIDMORE / FLICKR
Let's all take a very deep breath. Certainly a lot of people in Ireland need to.
The Donald Trump triumph has seen an unprecedented outpouring of disgust, despair and fury from media commentators in Ireland over the past week. This has included predictions that America is doomed, that human rights there have been set back 50 years, that global security is in peril ... and that's just the start of it. It's the end of civilized society, it seems.
Some of the most fraught reaction has come from the more "intellectual" end of the media spectrum here, with several writers almost having nervous breakdowns in print. To these emotionally incontinent scribes all we can say is calm down, it's not going to be that bad.
We're all horrified, but ridiculing Trump and, even worse, patronizing his supporters (they're not "college educated" like us) is not going to get us anywhere.
The media in America are equally aghast, but at least some of them have been trying to figure out how they got it so wrong, instead of just having a whinge-fest. Here, it's simply been an orgy of superiority and derision, with each writer trying to sound more nauseated and outraged than the next.
Of course some of this is understandable. The crude, offensive language used by Trump during the campaign, the name calling, the simplistic slogans (Build the Wall, Lock Her Up, Drain the Swamp, etc.) lowered the election to a depth never before plumbed in a presidential race.
But some of the commentators here who have been most horrified by the Trump victory are now playing the same reductionist game, using simplistic labels instead of a thorough analysis of what was being said.
So they refer to Trump as racist, misogynistic, xenophobic and half a dozen other unacceptable characteristics, often listed in a single sentence. But, despite what he said at various times on the stump, that is a simplistic reduction of what he was trying to articulate.
A big part of the problem with Trump is that, compared to someone like Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton, he is barely articulate. He expresses himself clumsily in disjointed phrases instead of in polished, nuanced sentences like a skillful politician.
Let's take the two most quoted examples. He thinks Mexicans are rapists and murderers and he wants to ban Muslims, so that makes him a racist twice over, right? Except that is not exactly what he said. He said some Mexicans who get into the U.S. turn out to be criminal, including rapists and murderers, and there has been a problem trying to remove them and keep them out, which is true. So he wants to build a wall (in other words have a secure southern border).
He said that banning Muslims from entering the country might be necessary "until we can figure out what the hell is going on," referring to an immigration system that has failed to identify radicalized individuals from a Muslim background who might pose a threat to Americans.
Continue reading... very interesting article
Did you watch the 2016 Vice Presidential Debates?
Many (50 million) watched the vice presidential debate last night? Well, of sort of debate! I say "sort of debate", because I felt Governor Mike Pence was at a disadvantage trying to defend Trump and his plans and why Trump should be President. Pence spent too much time when asked a question, telling short heart felt story lead-ins to make his points, but never really answered any questions directly. It was difficult for Pence, because Trump has no real plans and it was obvious to me, Trump hasn't discussed any concrete plans with Pence other than what we hear at his rallies, same stump foolishness.
Pence couldn't rightly defend Trump on any such outlined policy proposals regarding immigration, the threat of terrorism, Pence never answered as to what he or Trump would do about home grown terrorist, how Trump plan to go about protecting civilians in Syria, plans for safe and no fly zone set ups, Pence did hesitatingly explained faith and public policy positions.
I think Kaine did a much better job of answering and explaining these Clinton interests and issues than Pence. I realize some republicans and republican media outlets are saying Pence outclassed Kaine, but no one is talking about Pence's substance in information sharing on Trump's policies and concerns of the American voters... this, I would think, is more important to voters than who looked good and who won the debate based on one's appearance and jab responses.
Tim Kaine on the other hand, spent too much time interrupting Pence... Kaine had me screaming at the television telling him to "shut Up and let Pence speak". Kaine was driving me crazy, he was overly zealous in his efforts to defend and point out Clinton's plans and proposals, and to denounce Trump. Although Kaine had much more substances and information than Pence, and Kaine knew Clinton's plans and perspective proposals, which Pence didn't have a clue outside of Trump's already talking points of "fixing" and what "needs to be done", Pence said everything but never explaining how Trump would go about implementing such proposals and plans.
All in all, I felt both Vice Presidential candidates did well, considering Kaine had more insightful information into Clinton's plans. Pence was finding it difficult explaining Trump's so-called plans, and Trump can't explain his own plans, so how can a person explain something he/she knows nothing about, except Trump's cheap talk.
Pence without outright lying, could only defend Trump "at afar", and as a Christian, Pence tried the best he could to defend Trump as not having said "this or that" without having to lie for Trump or prove he believes Trump's lies. I like both Kaine and Pence and really think America and the world saw a glimpse of two candidates who outshines their running mates who are seeking the Presidential office. Kaine and Pence should be the ones running for President.
From where I sat, Pence won the debate on his style, grace, and calmness. Kaine won the debate on his assertiveness and knowledge in the matters of Clinton's presidential planed policy proposals for America if she is elected. Kaine had substance and Pence didn't have a clue, but spoke what he THOUGHT were Trump's plans in brief, never really answering direct questions to defend any plans or proposals of Trump, Pence only tried to defend Trump as a person not his non-existing policies.
Maybe the Republicans and Democrats and voters should take another look and who knows, in the end Kaine just might end up being the last minute 2016 Presidential candidate for the Democratic party, and Mike Pence for the last minute 2016 presidential candidate for the Republican party.
Based on substance and information Tim Kaine won the debate, based grace and class Pence won the debate... which one is most important to you as a voter seeking a Presidential leader of America? Class or Substance?
Pence couldn't rightly defend Trump on any such outlined policy proposals regarding immigration, the threat of terrorism, Pence never answered as to what he or Trump would do about home grown terrorist, how Trump plan to go about protecting civilians in Syria, plans for safe and no fly zone set ups, Pence did hesitatingly explained faith and public policy positions.
I think Kaine did a much better job of answering and explaining these Clinton interests and issues than Pence. I realize some republicans and republican media outlets are saying Pence outclassed Kaine, but no one is talking about Pence's substance in information sharing on Trump's policies and concerns of the American voters... this, I would think, is more important to voters than who looked good and who won the debate based on one's appearance and jab responses.
Tim Kaine on the other hand, spent too much time interrupting Pence... Kaine had me screaming at the television telling him to "shut Up and let Pence speak". Kaine was driving me crazy, he was overly zealous in his efforts to defend and point out Clinton's plans and proposals, and to denounce Trump. Although Kaine had much more substances and information than Pence, and Kaine knew Clinton's plans and perspective proposals, which Pence didn't have a clue outside of Trump's already talking points of "fixing" and what "needs to be done", Pence said everything but never explaining how Trump would go about implementing such proposals and plans.
All in all, I felt both Vice Presidential candidates did well, considering Kaine had more insightful information into Clinton's plans. Pence was finding it difficult explaining Trump's so-called plans, and Trump can't explain his own plans, so how can a person explain something he/she knows nothing about, except Trump's cheap talk.
Pence without outright lying, could only defend Trump "at afar", and as a Christian, Pence tried the best he could to defend Trump as not having said "this or that" without having to lie for Trump or prove he believes Trump's lies. I like both Kaine and Pence and really think America and the world saw a glimpse of two candidates who outshines their running mates who are seeking the Presidential office. Kaine and Pence should be the ones running for President.
From where I sat, Pence won the debate on his style, grace, and calmness. Kaine won the debate on his assertiveness and knowledge in the matters of Clinton's presidential planed policy proposals for America if she is elected. Kaine had substance and Pence didn't have a clue, but spoke what he THOUGHT were Trump's plans in brief, never really answering direct questions to defend any plans or proposals of Trump, Pence only tried to defend Trump as a person not his non-existing policies.
Maybe the Republicans and Democrats and voters should take another look and who knows, in the end Kaine just might end up being the last minute 2016 Presidential candidate for the Democratic party, and Mike Pence for the last minute 2016 presidential candidate for the Republican party.
Based on substance and information Tim Kaine won the debate, based grace and class Pence won the debate... which one is most important to you as a voter seeking a Presidential leader of America? Class or Substance?
Trump Threatens To Have Military Build Border Wall If Pelosi, Schumer Won’t Budge
Ahead of a planned White House meeting with the top Democrats from the House and Senate, President Trump on Tuesday warned that "the Military will build the remaining sections of the Wall" if Congress balks.
In a blitz of posts on Twitter, Trump said Democrats don't want the wall because they prefer "open Borders for anyone to come in." And he said huge sections of the barrier have already been built or renovated, which kept thousands of refugees from crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in recent days.
"Despite the large Caravans that WERE forming and heading to our Country, people have not been able to get through our newly built Walls, makeshift Walls & Fences, or Border Patrol Officers & Military. They are now staying in Mexico or going back to their original countries......." he wrote.
Trump's strong stance comes on a day when he'll meet with Rep. Nancy Pelosi, expected to become the new Speaker of the House when Democrats take over next year, and Sen. Chuck Schumer, minority leader in the Senate. Trump pointed out that they both voted for stronger border measures in 2006, when George W. Bush was president.
".....I look forward to my meeting with Chuck Schumer & Nancy Pelosi. In 2006, Democrats voted for a Wall, and they were right to do so. Today, they no longer want Border Security. They will fight it at all cost, and Nancy must get votes for Speaker. But the Wall will get built..." he wrote on Twitter.
Read article and see tweets:
In a blitz of posts on Twitter, Trump said Democrats don't want the wall because they prefer "open Borders for anyone to come in." And he said huge sections of the barrier have already been built or renovated, which kept thousands of refugees from crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in recent days.
"Despite the large Caravans that WERE forming and heading to our Country, people have not been able to get through our newly built Walls, makeshift Walls & Fences, or Border Patrol Officers & Military. They are now staying in Mexico or going back to their original countries......." he wrote.
Trump's strong stance comes on a day when he'll meet with Rep. Nancy Pelosi, expected to become the new Speaker of the House when Democrats take over next year, and Sen. Chuck Schumer, minority leader in the Senate. Trump pointed out that they both voted for stronger border measures in 2006, when George W. Bush was president.
".....I look forward to my meeting with Chuck Schumer & Nancy Pelosi. In 2006, Democrats voted for a Wall, and they were right to do so. Today, they no longer want Border Security. They will fight it at all cost, and Nancy must get votes for Speaker. But the Wall will get built..." he wrote on Twitter.
Read article and see tweets:
Judge Nap on Seriousness of Cohen Case
If you're in the liberal camp that the President is in legal jeopardy with the Cohen case then you may want to check out this video and interpret it without the loonie leftist spin. In other words, listen to what he's saying, not what you want to hear.
In the video Judge Napolitano points out that 'IF' Trump paid his lawyer to commit a crime, under the law, that makes him as criminally liable as Michael Cohen. Problem is, (for the loonies) there is no crime since there is no violation of campaign financing laws. A candidate is allowed to spend his own money however he chooses, even to protect his reputation or his campaign. The loonies, always protecting their moral high ground, may not like it but the rule of law wins out....not some wishful thinking from the dreamers. Larger issues not withstanding...lol.
Specifically, what Judge Nap is saying is that the case is independent of the Mullet probe. However, the case is trying to be made by the prosecutors of the SDNY. IF they have sufficient evidence that a crime was commited, a crime that goes beyond campaign financing,
and can show intent to mislead the public then there is a felony, but as it stands now there is no violation of financing laws. Cohen has pled guilty to a crime that is not on the books...no statute.
The problem with liberals is they don't comprehend what they read, which is to say they comprehend only what they want to read. AND, if it doesn't fit with their narrative they spin it, ignore it, or in the case of the dimwits who can't stand to be wrong......delete it.
Judge Andrew Napolitano is a Fox News Senior Judicial analyst but not a fan of President Trump.
Harry Reid...the leading liar of the Senate
In response to:
Harry Reid: Trump Is 'The Best President We've Ever Had'
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid spoke out about President Barrack Obama.
“He’ll lie. He’ll cheat. You can’t reason with him , he's too stupid".
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) did not mince words about President Donald Trump, declaring him “without question the best president we’ve ever had".
In a rare interview published Wednesday, his first since being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year (a fitting end...no guts).
“We’ve had some bad ones like Obama, and there’s not even a close second to him,” Reid told The New York Times Magazine’s Mark Leibovich. “We lied. We cheated. But that was our standard practice. We had to lie. There was too much at stake if they found out how that nitwit Obama failed to hide his collusion with Hillary and the DNC to begin a bogus Russia probe.
Reid also questioned why former attorney general Jeff Sessions — his Senate colleague — and former White House chief of staff John Kelly did not leave Trump’s administration sooner
We paid Sessions to recuse himself and Kelly, well, he was too honest.
“Why in the hell didn’t Sessions quit after we settled up" he said. “I know I screwed myself.’ I could not look my children in the eye.” Of course after I walked into that wall my eye hasn't been much good.
Reid has not held back when it comes to Trump, repeatedly praising
him before retiring from the Senate in 2017.....
Harry Reid: Trump Is 'The Best President We've Ever Had'
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid spoke out about President Barrack Obama.
“He’ll lie. He’ll cheat. You can’t reason with him , he's too stupid".
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) did not mince words about President Donald Trump, declaring him “without question the best president we’ve ever had".
In a rare interview published Wednesday, his first since being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year (a fitting end...no guts).
“We’ve had some bad ones like Obama, and there’s not even a close second to him,” Reid told The New York Times Magazine’s Mark Leibovich. “We lied. We cheated. But that was our standard practice. We had to lie. There was too much at stake if they found out how that nitwit Obama failed to hide his collusion with Hillary and the DNC to begin a bogus Russia probe.
Reid also questioned why former attorney general Jeff Sessions — his Senate colleague — and former White House chief of staff John Kelly did not leave Trump’s administration sooner
We paid Sessions to recuse himself and Kelly, well, he was too honest.
“Why in the hell didn’t Sessions quit after we settled up" he said. “I know I screwed myself.’ I could not look my children in the eye.” Of course after I walked into that wall my eye hasn't been much good.
Reid has not held back when it comes to Trump, repeatedly praising
him before retiring from the Senate in 2017.....
Beatin On All Fronts
Don't care how you look at it. You can pretend like Soupy, hope like Chat, or be oblivious like Liberal1....but you girls are done.
McCabe confirms it...
Rosenstein....denies it
Comey....knows it
Strzok....awaits it
Sessions..has ducked it
These guys may never be indicted but their attempt at a coup will forever be remembered as the most treasonous Americans to ever attempt to overthrow a duly elected President of the United States. And they didn't succeed....
All in an attempt to change an election for the highest position of government in the land. This isn't deep state, its deep shit. This is THE biggest attempt to overthrow the Constitution of the United States. And if it goes unpunishised because one party has a slant majority and a media that white washes what they need you to hear, well, then it's your fault for being so naive. And if you really are so committed to despising one man at the risk of losing your country, I feel sorry for your ignorance.
McCabe confirms it...
Rosenstein....denies it
Comey....knows it
Strzok....awaits it
Sessions..has ducked it
These guys may never be indicted but their attempt at a coup will forever be remembered as the most treasonous Americans to ever attempt to overthrow a duly elected President of the United States. And they didn't succeed....
All in an attempt to change an election for the highest position of government in the land. This isn't deep state, its deep shit. This is THE biggest attempt to overthrow the Constitution of the United States. And if it goes unpunishised because one party has a slant majority and a media that white washes what they need you to hear, well, then it's your fault for being so naive. And if you really are so committed to despising one man at the risk of losing your country, I feel sorry for your ignorance.
When Conservatives Lose Elections They Change Strategy. When Liberals Lose They Change The Rules.
Ever notice that? When conservatives lose an election they ask themselves how they can do better the next time. But when liberals lose they whine and moan that it's not fair and try to change the rules: eliminate the electoral college, let non-citizens vote, change the way senators and congressmen are divided up and on and on and on. What a bunch of SORE LOSERS.
Message to liberals. You don't get do-overs every time you don't like the results. The 2016 elections are OVER. You don't get a do-over. The Mueller report is OVER. You don't get a do-over.
When are the Democrats FINALLY going to accept that they LOST the election and they LOST their attempt to frame President Trump, give up their hateful, spiteful, juvenile assault on the country because they didn't get things their way AND GET TO THE JOB THAT THE AMERICAN TAXPAYERS ARE PAYING THEM TO DO: NAMELY GOVERNING THE COUNTRY?!!!
Message to liberals. You don't get do-overs every time you don't like the results. The 2016 elections are OVER. You don't get a do-over. The Mueller report is OVER. You don't get a do-over.
When are the Democrats FINALLY going to accept that they LOST the election and they LOST their attempt to frame President Trump, give up their hateful, spiteful, juvenile assault on the country because they didn't get things their way AND GET TO THE JOB THAT THE AMERICAN TAXPAYERS ARE PAYING THEM TO DO: NAMELY GOVERNING THE COUNTRY?!!!
So, if no one is above the law, then why do democrats...
If no one is "above the law", why do democrats support Sanctuary Cities for illegal aliens?
On another note, enjoy this clip from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from 1994.
On another note, enjoy this clip from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from 1994.
A Blog is a journal you may enter about your life, your thoughts, interesting experiences, or lessons you have learned. It's your own page on Connecting Singles that you can update on a regular basis, or just whenever you have something to say. You can write about an opinion, impart words of wisdom, or talk about something interesting in your day. Creating a blog is a good way to share something of yourself with Connecting Singles members. Reading blogs is a good way to learn more about members you have met here. Please be sure to read the blog rules before posting.
Would YOU like to post a blog on Connecting Singles? Have you written blogs that you'd like to share with other members? Posting your blogs shows your skill and creativity and helps members get to know you better. Your blog will appear on the Connecting Singles Blogs page and also in a link on your profile page. Click here to post a blog »