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TruckFump

(5,838 posts) Thu Dec 5, 2019, 03:51 PM Dec 2019

Remind me again how both parties are basically the same

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Remind me again how both parties are basically the same (Original Post) TruckFump Dec 2019 OP

There is a reason Putin compromised the Republican Party and didn't even approach Democrats. Midnight Writer Dec 2019 #1

Sure seems that way. TruckFump Dec 2019 #3

GOPee is really a crime syndicate. lastlib Dec 2019 #2

I like the graphic but would love Control-Z Dec 2019 #4

Got the poster from All Hat No Cattle TruckFump Dec 2019 #6

Did not find a link to any stats, but found this: TruckFump Dec 2019 #7

Better than any stats! Poiuyt Dec 2019 #18

I'm guessing the one conviction is Dan Rostenkowski (D-IL). CaptYossarian Dec 2019 #16

Good question for Susan Sarandon. George II Dec 2019 #5

And Nader. And Michael Moore. NurseJackie Dec 2019 #10

I think those numbers are off. By a lot! Grins Dec 2019 #8

Need to clarify if its elected reps or staffers/appointees. meadowlander Dec 2019 #14

If Caspar Weinberger hadn't been pardoned, Reagan would have CaptYossarian Dec 2019 #17

Whatabout? gibraltar72 Dec 2019 #9

Looks like it started with this.. Historic NY Dec 2019 #11

+1000 smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #15

K&R ffr Dec 2019 #12

K n R ! Thanks for posting! JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 #13

There is a certain candidate who calls us the lesser of two evils. nt OldRed2450 Dec 2019 #19

the only unique advantage the cons have is their 20-1 talk radio monopoly that can hit 50 mil a week certainot Dec 2019 #20

EXACTLY. . . BigDemVoter Dec 2019 #21

Midnight Writer

(25,737 posts)

1. There is a reason Putin compromised the Republican Party and didn't even approach Democrats.

Reply to TruckFump (Original post)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 03:58 PM

Dec 2019

TruckFump

(5,838 posts)

3. Sure seems that way.

Reply to Midnight Writer (Reply #1)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 04:00 PM

Dec 2019

IMO, the Repukes are interested in money whereas the Dems care about the welfare of the citizens.

Big dif, IMO!

lastlib

(28,604 posts)

2. GOPee is really a crime syndicate.

Reply to TruckFump (Original post)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 04:00 PM

Dec 2019

run by a capo.

Control-Z

(15,686 posts)

4. I like the graphic but would love

Reply to TruckFump (Original post)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 04:31 PM

Dec 2019

to see these stats linked to a factual and reliable source.

Is there one - a source we might link back to?

TruckFump

(5,838 posts)

6. Got the poster from All Hat No Cattle

Reply to Control-Z (Reply #4)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 05:16 PM

Dec 2019

Will check and see what they have.

TruckFump

(5,838 posts)

7. Did not find a link to any stats, but found this:

Reply to Control-Z (Reply #4)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 05:18 PM

Dec 2019

Poiuyt

(18,272 posts)

18. Better than any stats!

Reply to TruckFump (Reply #7)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 06:36 PM

Dec 2019

CaptYossarian

(6,448 posts)

16. I'm guessing the one conviction is Dan Rostenkowski (D-IL).

Reply to Control-Z (Reply #4)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 06:25 PM

Dec 2019

I'm not sure about Anthony Weiner.

Or are these stats for the Executive Branch? Bert Lance, maybe?

George II

(67,782 posts)

5. Good question for Susan Sarandon.

Reply to TruckFump (Original post)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 05:15 PM

Dec 2019

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)

10. And Nader. And Michael Moore.

Reply to George II (Reply #5)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 05:37 PM

Dec 2019

Grins

(9,520 posts)

8. I think those numbers are off. By a lot!

Reply to TruckFump (Original post)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 05:21 PM

Dec 2019

I seem to recall the Reagan administration alone had 130 accused, and/or indicted, and/or imprisoned.

Add in both Bush’s and now Trump...!

meadowlander

(5,155 posts)

14. Need to clarify if its elected reps or staffers/appointees.

Reply to Grins (Reply #8)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 06:20 PM

Dec 2019

CaptYossarian

(6,448 posts)

17. If Caspar Weinberger hadn't been pardoned, Reagan would have

Reply to Grins (Reply #8)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 06:30 PM

Dec 2019

passed Nixon. They ended in a tie. But Nixon got his numbers in only six years. Reagan gets the dreaded "Roger Maris asterisk".

gibraltar72

(7,631 posts)

9. Whatabout?

Reply to TruckFump (Original post)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 05:36 PM

Dec 2019

Historic NY

(40,130 posts)

11. Looks like it started with this..

Reply to TruckFump (Original post)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 05:49 PM

Dec 2019

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/republican-presidencies-have-91x-the-convictions-rate_b_5a3d5406e4b0df0de8b064e5]

then went to this

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2017/1/11/1619079/-Comparing-Presidential-Administrations-by-Arrests-and-Convictions-A-Warning-for-Trump-Appointees]

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)

15. +1000

Reply to Historic NY (Reply #11)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 06:25 PM

Dec 2019

Thanks for that!

ffr

(23,448 posts)

12. K&R

Reply to TruckFump (Original post)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 05:58 PM

Dec 2019

What a visual!

JoeOtterbein

(7,875 posts)

13. K n R ! Thanks for posting!

Reply to TruckFump (Original post)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 06:18 PM

Dec 2019

OldRed2450

(710 posts)

19. There is a certain candidate who calls us the lesser of two evils. nt

Reply to TruckFump (Original post)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 06:40 PM

Dec 2019

certainot

(9,090 posts)

20. the only unique advantage the cons have is their 20-1 talk radio monopoly that can hit 50 mil a week

Reply to TruckFump (Original post)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 06:43 PM

Dec 2019

with unchallenged lies, starting out of liimbaaugh's ass every day - today he was explaining dems just can't stand trump's incredible success, how it was the democrats using russia, etc

and chuck todd just did it again, ending an interview with louisiana gop rep mike johnson and while he gave the asswipe some hitback he ended it suggesting everyone on both sides is concerned at how uncivil this is getting.....

BigDemVoter

(4,708 posts)

21. EXACTLY. . .

Reply to TruckFump (Original post)

Thu Dec 5, 2019, 06:45 PM

Dec 2019

I've REALLY been noticing glaring episodes of "both siderism", and I'm so sick of it.

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