Thread: 2020 US Presidential Race

Originally Posted by Hugh Cow

Despite there almost "radical left" tag, they would not be considered so by most Europeans and most of the Anglosphere and are desperately needed if the U.S is going to ever progress to a more equal society.

This is very true.

Originally Posted by Hugh Cow

Maybe its time for a five year one term only Presidency. Any takers from the U.S?

No what the US needs is more political parties, the removal of money from politics and term limits for federal judges.

Originally Posted by bsnub

No what the US needs is more political parties, the removal of money from politics and term limits for federal judges.

. . . and a supreme court not chosen for their political leanings

Originally Posted by panama hat

. . . and a supreme court not chosen for their political leanings

Bingo!!

Originally Posted by panama hat

and a supreme court not chosen for their political leanings

That is why federal judges need term limits. There is no logical reason that a federal judge should be a lifetime appointment.

Originally Posted by bsnub

That is why federal judges need term limits. There is no logical reason that a federal judge should be a lifetime appointment.

You wouldn't be saying that if the Democrats had been on the ball and filled all the spots with their candidates though.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

You wouldn't be saying that if the Democrats had been on the ball and filled all the spots with their candidates though.

No not at all. I doubt they even thought about subverting the constitution . Separation of powers and all.

Originally Posted by David48atTD

Republicans, Egged On by Trump, Scrutinize Hunter Biden as His Father Surges - The New York Times

Ukraine's prosecutor general axed in parliament no-confidence vote

KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine’s prosecutor general was axed in a parliamentary vote on Thursday night, the latest casualty in a sweeping reshuffle by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that has raised questions about the country’s reform momentum.

The United States and the European Union had given public backing to prosecutor general Ruslan Ryaboshapka for his efforts to root out corruption and shed corrupt or under-qualified officials by making them reapply for their jobs through an exam.

Ryaboshapka was also in the spotlight last year as the man to decide whether to launch an investigation into former U.S. vice president Joe Biden and his son Hunter, in what became a key issue in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

But lawmakers in parliament, where Zelenskiy’s Servant of the People party commands an unprecedented majority, voted to remove him in a no-confidence motion hours after the president criticized him for not producing results.
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One opposition lawmaker said removing Ryaboshapka would pave the way for an independent investigation into Burisma, the energy company where Hunter Biden used to be a board member.

Ukraine's prosecutor general axed in parliament no-confidence vote - Reuters

Originally Posted by bsnub

That is why federal judges need term limits. There is no logical reason that a federal judge should be a lifetime appointment.

Or that a Brit Lord gets to sit around getting fed for life before handing over his warm seat to the firstborn male; but that's the way it is, till enough people decide it shouldn't be.

Originally Posted by bsnub

need term limits

Originally Posted by jabir

till enough people decide it shouldn't be

Frankly - term limits should be across the board.

USA - seems our congressman and senators spend about 90% of their time campaigning for re-election... doesn't leave much time for solving our problems

Originally Posted by bowie

term limits should be across the board.

There are term limits. It's called a ballot box.

However, I get your point about the pollies spending too much time fundraisng.

Originally Posted by happynz

There are term limits. It's called a ballot box.

Not for judges, especially supreme court judges

True. However, I think Bowie was referring to Congress.

Originally Posted by bowie

Frankly - term limits should be across the board.

Yes for sure. Agreed.

Originally Posted by S Landreth

These numbers constantly change

I hope so Landreth.

We all wanna see Bonkers Bernie going head to head with the OranguTrump in a fireworks twin-turbo clown-car demolition derby of an election.





We do not want to see Boring Biden ushering in a renaissance of sobriety and tedium in US politics.

Originally Posted by Looper

We all wanna see Bonkers Bernie

Could you elaborate as to what exactly makes him bonkers or have you just been watching fox news again?

Originally Posted by bowie

USA - seems our congressman and senators spend about 90% of their time campaigning for re-election

As if wanted the carps to empty their pond by themselves...

Originally Posted by Klondyke

As if wanted the carps to empty their pond by themselves...

....

Originally Posted by bsnub

Could you elaborate as to what exactly makes him bonkers or have you just been watching fox news again?

Did you see that he's now playing the Obama card in his commercials?

Originally Posted by bsnub

Could you elaborate as to what exactly makes him bonkers or have you just been watching fox news again?

I love the Bernie. And if Trump is not going to be the Big Cheese then I want Bernie in the hot seat.

The age of the mealy-mouthed moderates is over. Long live the new hardline loonies.

Originally Posted by Looper

Long live the new hardline loonies.

So once again you can not elaborate on what makes Bernie a "loonie". All of his views are in line with mainstream middle of the road European politicians. Very much sane minded; in fact Bernie is the most grounded and real Senator in office.

Originally Posted by bsnub

in fact Bernie is the most grounded and real clown in the big top.

Who's his sideshow Bob?

Bernie for once could be a credible POTUS, but stupidity always win in the US

Originally Posted by Dragonfly

Bernie for once could be a credible POTUS, but stupidity always win in the US

See buttplug you don't have to be a complete idiot all the time because you are right in this case.