2020 Presidential election

[Avery]

Technically true with the underlying problem being most of those things are pretty bad.

 

[One Brow]

I cannot believe that those of you on this site that get all huffy and indignant that I would call you liberals, are even considering voting for this liberal puppet.

As an actual liberal, I'm huffy and indignant that you are calling Joe Biden liberal.

 

[One Brow]

so lawyers fighting a legal battle in court has now become harassing nuns?

Desperation.

and to be clear, I think this is a tough issue, I see both sides, and tend to side with the religious organizations In their right to not cover birth control.

Do you agree that they have a right to refuse to sign a document saying they will not cover birth control, because that would allow the employee to get it paid for?

 

[silesian]

Do you agree that they have a right to refuse to sign a document saying they will not cover birth control, because that would allow the employee to get it paid for?

Honestly I have not studied this closely enough to understand your question.

 

[LogGrad98]

Biden's VP pick, if he ever chooses one, will be telling if he's on board with the radical left. The fact Biden is now largely supporting Bernie's free tuition and student loan elimination is worrisome.

Yes, it would be horrible to provide free education. Heaven knows that only those who can afford it truly deserve an education.

 

[fishonjazz]

So I have a question. When did people start buying merchandise featuring politicians? Like I see MAGA hats and Trump flags and t-shirts and stuff. Is that how its always been? I don't remember seeing things like that in the past but maybe its just cause i never cared about politics so I didn't notice. Maybe i saw t-shirts and hats of past politicians and just didn't know who they were.

I cant ever imagine myself wearing an item of clothing featuring a politician or buying a flag promoting a politician. Seems weird to me.

 

[One Brow]

Honestly I have not studied this closely enough to understand your question.

The federal government requires the insurance companies to cover the contraceptives. If the employer does not wish to pay for it, the employer can sign a waiver, and the insurance company will offer the coverage separately to the employee. Some companies are refusing to sign the waiver, to make sure the insurance company does not cover the employee, saying signing a waiver would make them complicit in the employee getting birth control.

What's your opinion on that?

 

[One Brow]

So I have a question. When did people start buying merchandise featuring politicians? Like I see MAGA hats and Trump flags and t-shirts and stuff. Is that how its always been? I don't remember seeing things like that in the past but maybe its just cause i never cared about politics so I didn't notice. Maybe i saw t-shirts and hats of past politicians and just didn't know who they were.

I cant ever imagine myself wearing an item of clothing featuring a politician or buying a flag promoting a politician. Seems weird to me.

I do recall seeing "I like Ike" buttons from time to time.

 

[silesian]

The federal government requires the insurance companies to cover the contraceptives. If the employer does not wish to pay for it, the employer can sign a waiver, and the insurance company will offer the coverage separately to the employee. Some companies are refusing to sign the waiver, to make sure the insurance company does not cover the employee, saying signing a waiver would make them complicit in the employee getting birth control.

What's your opinion on that?

Still confused. Is this current rules or proposed rules? Does employee get insurance minus contraception and then pay separately for contraception only coverage, or do they opt out and pay for their own coverage completely thru Obamacare?

 

[silesian]

I do recall seeing "I like Ike" buttons from time to time.

bought or handed out? I’m not sure.

 

[Red]

So I have a question. When did people start buying merchandise featuring politicians? Like I see MAGA hats and Trump flags and t-shirts and stuff. Is that how its always been? I don't remember seeing things like that in the past but maybe its just cause i never cared about politics so I didn't notice. Maybe i saw t-shirts and hats of past politicians and just didn't know who they were.

I cant ever imagine myself wearing an item of clothing featuring a politician or buying a flag promoting a politician. Seems weird to me.

Political buttons go back a ways. Not sure how far back into the 19th century....

Campaign Buttons - Etc - Presidential Campaign Buttons and Political Memorabilia

For sale are authentic political campaign buttons and presidential memorabilia of Joe Biden , Donald Trump , Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George W, Bush, Harry Truman , Franklin Roosevelt and many more.

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Well, they go back as far as Washington, but really took off at the end of the 19th century.

The Long Story Behind Presidential Campaign Buttons and Pins

Buttons and pins have been a part of election culture since the United States’ first presidential inauguration

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Lincoln was the first to use buttons strategically as a campaign tool.

A Brief History of Political Campaign Buttons

One of the most prevalent items in every campaign manager's toolbox is the campaign button. For building awareness, establishing brand, staying top of mind, and encouraging word-of-mouth promotion, among many other uses, the campaign button is a widely used tool by anyone running for any office...

www.americanbuttonmachines.com

You can see some of the oldest here:

History of political stickers, bumper stickers, and campaign buttons | Blog | Sticker Mule

Join us as we explore the history behind different famous political slogans & stickers, political bumper stickers ,and campaign buttons.

www.stickermule.com

 

[PJF]