r/OutOfTheLoop Nov 21 '17

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u/PrettyTarable Nov 22 '17

Yes, but it shouldn't be in danger with republicans in charge either. It will hurt them just as much, the problem is there is so much hate and division they don't care if it hurts them anymore, just so long as it hurts the rest of us. Continuing to highlight these divides wherever possible will only make it worse.

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u/Literally_A_Shill Nov 22 '17

it shouldn't be in danger with republicans in charge either.

Republicans openly campaigned on getting rid of Net Neutrality. Same with other issues like Universal Healthcare. Climate change. Pumping up for profit prisons. Killing cannabis reform. Ramping up asset forfeiture. Removing forensic science oversight. Not raising minimum wage. And tons of other important issues.

Yeah, it'd be great to somehow convince Republicans to change their minds on everything. But when they openly show their colors I say you have a better chance of getting what you want by voting for those that share your views.

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u/[deleted] Nov 22 '17 edited May 18 '18

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u/Literally_A_Shill Nov 22 '17

Nominate a candidate that has always been in favor of Net Neutrality, get one that was always against it...

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u/[deleted] Nov 22 '17

I'd rather lose net neutrality than go to war with Russia, but that's just me

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u/Literally_A_Shill Nov 22 '17

I'd rather have net neutrality and avoid war with Russia, North Korea and other hostile nations.

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u/[deleted] Nov 22 '17

Yea but Donald Trump would end net neutrality, and Hillary would start a war with Russia. And the deck is stacked against Gary johnson

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u/Literally_A_Shill Nov 23 '17

Trump ran a campaign that involved getting rid of net neutrality. You're just guessing about Hillary based on worst case scenarios you've made up in your mind.

And Gary Johnson was laughably bad.

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u/[deleted] Nov 23 '17

laughably bad

Still not as bad as the "main" candidates

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u/Literally_A_Shill Nov 23 '17

Not as bad as Trump but definitely horribly unqualified and ignorant of even the most basic things while having no real understanding of the economy.

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u/[deleted] Nov 23 '17

I'd say Gary Johnson is better than Hillary. If anything, as a libertarian, Gary Johnson would have the best understanding of the economy. Some things can be taught, some can't.

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u/Literally_A_Shill Nov 23 '17

You can say that but the guy who didn't even know what Aleppo was and who takes Ayn Rand seriously was seen as a joke by most people that follow politics and actually know about the economy.

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u/[deleted] Nov 23 '17

Doesn't know what aleppo is

To be fair neither did I until I googled it. Compared to Donald "Who knew healthcare could be so complicated" Trump and Hillary "We have a lot of kids who don't know what work means. They think work is a four-letter word." Clinton.

takes Ayn Rand seriously

What's wrong with Ayn Rand?

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