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I've often seen the designation as LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, ally - as I understand it). I'm sure the "P" for pansexual will get added sometime.

I hope someday everyone can just all be called "people." Probably not even possible.

For a group wanting to be treated normally they sure like to label themselves.
 
Tony Schwartz was the actual writer of "The Art of the Deal". His opinion of Trump in a recent televised interview:

https://abcnews.go.com/US/tony-schwartz-author-donald-trumps-art-deal-trump/story?id=40662196

"He continued, “This is a man who has more sociopathic tendencies than any candidate in my adult life that I’ve observed.”

The New Yorker interview of Tony Schwartz. The single most revealing look at who Trump is that I have come across to date:

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/07/25/donald-trumps-ghostwriter-tells-all

I want to point out that if one examines the comments by Trump at a rally the day after the RNC ended, and consider those comments in relation to the image of Trump's personality and character that emerges from the Schwartz interview, does not this behavior at yesterday's rally enhance the validity of Schwartz's analysis? I have referred to Trump elsewhere as "the madman for our times". I have been willing to compare him to Hitler or Mussolini, not because he harbors a secret diabolical agenda that he hopes to implement, but because he is the unhinged Strong Man that sometimes arises in times of great cultural and social change within societies. He's our nut, in other words. No surprise to see a Strong Man arise in our midst with the fears and anxieties that permeate segments of our population. And so I see Trump as our madman for the times.

So, to my point. Consider these comments, coming right after the convention. Are these the actions of a healthy mind?! Is this how a balanced individual commences the general election?! Or is this the guy we see emerging from Schwartz's interview?

https://www.vox.com/2016/7/22/12257388/donald-trump-ted-cruz-jfk-assassination-lee-harvey-oswald
 
I want to point out that if one examines the comments by Trump at a rally the day after the RNC ended, and consider those comments in relation to the image of Trump's personality and character that emerges from the Schwartz interview, does not this behavior at yesterday's rally enhance the validity of Schwartz's analysis? I have referred to Trump elsewhere as "the madman for our times". I have been willing to compare him to Hitler or Mussolini, not because he harbors a secret diabolical agenda that he hopes to implement, but because he is the unhinged Strong Man that sometimes arises in times of great cultural and social change within societies. He's our nut, in other words. No surprise to see a Strong Man arise in our midst with the fears and anxieties that permeate segments of our population. And so I see Trump as our madman for the times.

So, to my point. Consider these comments, coming right after the convention. Are these the actions of a healthy mind?! Is this how a balanced individual commences the general election?! Or is this the guy we see emerging from Schwartz's interview?

https://www.vox.com/2016/7/22/12257388/donald-trump-ted-cruz-jfk-assassination-lee-harvey-oswald


It is very bizarre. Trump doesn't seem to be able to rise above and move on. He beat Cruz. Cruz is out of the picture except that Trump keeps bringing him back in.

I'm anxious to see what happens after the DNC, especially in the debates. I don't imagine Trump will abandon the jackass routine, it has worked for him so far. I'm curious if it will continue to work and how Mrs. Clinton will handle it. I can see her scoring major points if she can take it while remaining dignified and countering with solid, coherent ideas.
 
Nice to see confirmation that the DNC was willing to do whatever it took to simmer down Sanders popularity.

This election sucks. Both parties suck.
 
With her pick of Tim Kaine as VP, Clinton’s strategy for defeating Trump is now clear. Clinton plans to run a campaign in complete tonal contrast to Trump. Establishment competence and optimism versus anger and fear. The Democratic Convention will be a relative sunny celebration compared to the dark and dour cloud Trump hung over Cleveland. We’ll see in the next few weeks whether it’s a strategy that resonates with voters.
 
For a group wanting to be treated normally they sure like to label themselves.

At least they are labeling themselves and not allowing other to label them, as has been the case for a very long time. I've got no beef with this.

Regarding "wanting to be treated normally" that is an interesting choice of words. Do you mean "not discriminated against by bigots"? Because that is most LG(alphabet soup) folks I know care about.
 
With her pick of Tim Kaine as VP, Clinton’s strategy for defeating Trump is now clear. Clinton plans to run a campaign in complete tonal contrast to Trump. Establishment competence and optimism versus anger and fear. The Democratic Convention will be a relative sunny celebration compared to the dark and dour cloud Trump hung over Cleveland. We’ll see in the next few weeks whether it’s a strategy that resonates with voters.

No comments on the corruption of the DNC against Sanders? Pretty par for the course for Hillary of course.

I'm also not sure anybody could call Hillary competent, tbh.
 
Johnson better jump on this quick. Court those Sanders supporters hard. Get to 15%.
 
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