“the party’s base, which is increasingly isolationist ... “ You really need to get over this false narrative Bari Weiss. There is a not too subtle difference between “isolationism” on the one hand and on the other not wanting to “shoot an Archduke” in Ukraine commencing WWIII and moderating our involvement there and dealing with real iss…
“the party’s base, which is increasingly isolationist ... “
You really need to get over this false narrative Bari Weiss. There is a not too subtle difference between “isolationism” on the one hand and on the other not wanting to “shoot an Archduke” in Ukraine commencing WWIII and moderating our involvement there and dealing with real issues in the US. Like an utterly porous set of borders, fentanyl entering the country and poisoning hundreds of thousands of Americans, defending against ongoing cyberwar by China, and a host of other domestic problems. Spilled vinyl chloride monomer anyone?
Seriously, don’t be so transparently partisan. We expect more from The Free Press.
Never forget that despite how great Bari is, and I sincerely mean that.... she is still a Democrat through and through.. Presenting Populism as Isolationism is a perfect example of that... I've been here just about from the beginning (discovering her through her exit letter from the NYT) and all that time she has not ONCE... ONCE!!!! had a Trump Republican on a podcast or as a writer.. If I could pay an extra $5 a month to automatically remove ALL David French content from TFP, I swear I would pay it.. lol.... but whether it be French or some other pseudo-Republican.... their is no appetite to present the views of Trump (policy not personality) Republicans (outside of these comments of course!!!).. but all that said... I'll still take Bari and TFP over just about any other media out there as it least it stimulates legitimate debate (outside of the occasional trollers that roam the comments!)
I've heard of French but don't really know him - other than he is an avowed anti-Trumper. No sin in that so long as he is honest in his analyses and not just reactionary.
I agree on the lack of political diversity here, especially with those energized by Trump. I seriously dislike Trump as a human being. He is a slick pitchman with likely no core belief in anything save himself. And a truly vulgar being. However, the folks who voted for him are not that. They are simply not and Trump did speak to an undercurrent of political desire in the populace. That they are not main stream folks seems to the like of Bari and others to mean they are completely discounted.
Here is news for Bari and fellow travelers:
Populism ≠ Nationalism ≠ Isolationism ≠ White Supremacy. It just does not.
How does aiding Ukraine prevent us from dealing with the border, fentanyl, cyberwar or other domestic poblems? Biden's going to have an open border no matter what, to get more Democrat voters into the country. Biden's probably not going to get tough on China because they can expose his influence peddling. These issues are unrelated to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. If you want to end Ukrainian aid, explain how Russia taking over Ukraine is in America's interest.
Russia won't take over Ukraine, with or without US/NATO aid. That's just Western propaganda to garner public support for keeping the money spigot wide open for the MIC.
Non-citizens can't vote. The irony is that most people South of U.S. border are VERY socially conservative thanks to deep-rooted Catholicism. Those who have become citizens might even vote for a conservative Republican who didn't call them "rapists" and "bad hombres".
Non-citizens can and do vote, just not legally. Explain how Trump flipped Texas border counties and doubled the R share of the Hispanic vote in 2020 if all he did was turn off Hispanic (citizen) voters.
You mean non-citizens can't legally vote. But, then, they can't legally be here. Very little research has been done on non-citizens voting, but what has been done suggests they do vote in numbers that could definitely decide a close election:
The Ukrainian situation is not that simple. Arguably the US, via the actions of the last 3 Democrat administrations, orchestrated the Russian invasion. Which begs the question why?
I am neither a Putin or Russia proponent. I just do not think the US has an interest in Ukraine. Biden does. The Clinton's probably do. Soros does. Noland and Vindeman (sp?) do. Europe might or might not. The US does not.
“the party’s base, which is increasingly isolationist ... “
You really need to get over this false narrative Bari Weiss. There is a not too subtle difference between “isolationism” on the one hand and on the other not wanting to “shoot an Archduke” in Ukraine commencing WWIII and moderating our involvement there and dealing with real issues in the US. Like an utterly porous set of borders, fentanyl entering the country and poisoning hundreds of thousands of Americans, defending against ongoing cyberwar by China, and a host of other domestic problems. Spilled vinyl chloride monomer anyone?
Seriously, don’t be so transparently partisan. We expect more from The Free Press.
[Just edited to fix some confusing sentence.]
Never forget that despite how great Bari is, and I sincerely mean that.... she is still a Democrat through and through.. Presenting Populism as Isolationism is a perfect example of that... I've been here just about from the beginning (discovering her through her exit letter from the NYT) and all that time she has not ONCE... ONCE!!!! had a Trump Republican on a podcast or as a writer.. If I could pay an extra $5 a month to automatically remove ALL David French content from TFP, I swear I would pay it.. lol.... but whether it be French or some other pseudo-Republican.... their is no appetite to present the views of Trump (policy not personality) Republicans (outside of these comments of course!!!).. but all that said... I'll still take Bari and TFP over just about any other media out there as it least it stimulates legitimate debate (outside of the occasional trollers that roam the comments!)
I've heard of French but don't really know him - other than he is an avowed anti-Trumper. No sin in that so long as he is honest in his analyses and not just reactionary.
I agree on the lack of political diversity here, especially with those energized by Trump. I seriously dislike Trump as a human being. He is a slick pitchman with likely no core belief in anything save himself. And a truly vulgar being. However, the folks who voted for him are not that. They are simply not and Trump did speak to an undercurrent of political desire in the populace. That they are not main stream folks seems to the like of Bari and others to mean they are completely discounted.
Here is news for Bari and fellow travelers:
Populism ≠ Nationalism ≠ Isolationism ≠ White Supremacy. It just does not.
How does aiding Ukraine prevent us from dealing with the border, fentanyl, cyberwar or other domestic poblems? Biden's going to have an open border no matter what, to get more Democrat voters into the country. Biden's probably not going to get tough on China because they can expose his influence peddling. These issues are unrelated to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. If you want to end Ukrainian aid, explain how Russia taking over Ukraine is in America's interest.
Russia won't take over Ukraine, with or without US/NATO aid. That's just Western propaganda to garner public support for keeping the money spigot wide open for the MIC.
Putin has been quite clear that his objective is to absorb Ukraine. Do you have any evidence to support your statement?
Several of his speeches, as well as interviews his top advisors have given. Easily accessible via browser search (although probably not via Google).
What is your evidence he wants to "absorb Ukraine?"
https://meduza.io/en/feature/2023/02/25/russia-ends-nowhere-they-say
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/spy-chief-putin-ukraine-grim
https://newdailycompass.com/en/why-putin-wants-to-conquer-ukraine-religion-is-only-a-pretext
https://www.19fortyfive.com/2022/06/america-thinks-putin-wants-to-conquer-all-of-ukraine/
Non-citizens can't vote. The irony is that most people South of U.S. border are VERY socially conservative thanks to deep-rooted Catholicism. Those who have become citizens might even vote for a conservative Republican who didn't call them "rapists" and "bad hombres".
Non-citizens can and do vote, just not legally. Explain how Trump flipped Texas border counties and doubled the R share of the Hispanic vote in 2020 if all he did was turn off Hispanic (citizen) voters.
You mean non-citizens can't legally vote. But, then, they can't legally be here. Very little research has been done on non-citizens voting, but what has been done suggests they do vote in numbers that could definitely decide a close election:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0261379414000973
https://www.justfactsdaily.com/substantial-numbers-of-non-citizens-vote-illegally-in-u-s-elections/
The Ukrainian situation is not that simple. Arguably the US, via the actions of the last 3 Democrat administrations, orchestrated the Russian invasion. Which begs the question why?
I suppose anything can be argued, but not convincingly. So how do you think it advances America's interest for Russia to take over Ukraine?
I am neither a Putin or Russia proponent. I just do not think the US has an interest in Ukraine. Biden does. The Clinton's probably do. Soros does. Noland and Vindeman (sp?) do. Europe might or might not. The US does not.
Did you mean the double negative? It seems to contradict your final sentence.
Thanks for the catch. I did not. I am.on a phone. Editing now.