2016 elections - because it's never too early

[Razgovory]

I think they'll not drain the swamp but rather turn it into an ocean of corruption.

I reject the idea that it was particularly corrupt in the first place.

[derspiess]

I think they'll not drain the swamp but rather turn it into an ocean of corruption.

I reject the idea that it was particularly corrupt in the first place.

[Malthus]

One of the things that never ceases to surprise me is how the inhabitants of what must be the most advanced, most free, most wealthy, and most powerful nation in all of history, currently enjoying decades without a truly significant conflict that actually threatened its soil (aside from terrorist assholes) - have apparently so fully bought into the narrative that their nation is a shithole, life there is intolerable, and their governing class a total failure; so much so that an apocalyptic takedown of the entire system appears to a sizable minority (maybe even a majority) to be a great idea. 

[garbon]

One of the things that never ceases to surprise me is how the inhabitants of what must be the most advanced, most free, most wealthy, and most powerful nation in all of history, currently enjoying decades without a truly significant conflict that actually threatened its soil (aside from terrorist assholes) - have apparently so fully bought into the narrative that their nation is a shithole, life there is intolerable, and their governing class a total failure; so much so that an apocalyptic takedown of the entire system appears to a sizable minority (maybe even a majority) to be a great idea. 

It is strange, particularly as that is the same group that would probably describe itself as the most patriotic.

[CountDeMoney]

One of the things that never ceases to surprise me is how the inhabitants of what must be the most advanced, most free, most wealthy, and most powerful nation in all of history, currently enjoying decades without a truly significant conflict that actually threatened its soil (aside from terrorist assholes) - have apparently so fully bought into the narrative that their nation is a shithole, life there is intolerable, and their governing class a total failure; so much so that an apocalyptic takedown of the entire system appears to a sizable minority (maybe even a majority) to be a great idea. 

Something something end of history something let's break it and see what happens

[derspiess]

Flip side is the voices on the left crying over how terrible their country now is

[Grinning_Colossus]

The end of history:

[Valmy]

Flip side is the voices on the left crying over how terrible their country now is

Yes. But they haven't put a dangerous nutcase in the White House yet. But give them time....

[Zanza]

The end of history:

http://www.globalrichlist.com/

Hmm, according to this I am the 1%, but I don't see explosive income growth. 

[11B4V]

Flip side is the voices on the left crying over how terrible their country now is

Kind of like the last eight years of republitards.

[The Minsky Moment]

I think they'll not drain the swamp but rather turn it into an ocean of corruption.

I reject the idea that it was particularly corrupt in the first place.

Confused - do you think that the US system is a sinkhole of corruption or are you laughing at the idea that it is?

[The Minsky Moment]

The end of history:

The elephant chart revisited:

http://www.resolutionfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Examining-an-elephant.pdf

Basically much the effect goes away if you adjust for shifts in population growth and particular regional issues (decline of the ex-Soviet bloc and the Japanese lost decade)

[Zanza]

There's no reason why she has to.  President-Elect Trump would have defied, discarded and disavowed every political principle, convention and practice on his way to the White House--so I see no reason why Chancellor Merkel--or the leader of any other US ally he has personally insulted--should follow them, either.

A gift basket would suffice.

He would be the democratically elected president of a friend and partner nation, so of course we would extend all courtesy that the office of president commands to him.

I think she actually did well, part of her congratulation speech was this:

"Germany and America are connected by values of democracy, freedom and respect for the law and the dignity of man, independent of origin, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or political views. I offer the next President of the United States close cooperation on the basis of these values."

Also from Reuters analysis:

On virtually every issue of importance to the German chancellor, from confronting Russian aggression and promoting free trade, to combating climate change and tackling the tide of refugees fleeing Syria, Trump seems likely to turn Washington from an ally into an adversary.

[Razgovory]

I think they'll not drain the swamp but rather turn it into an ocean of corruption.

I reject the idea that it was particularly corrupt in the first place.

Confused - do you think that the US system is a sinkhole of corruption or are you laughing at the idea that it is?

I'd like some clarification as well.

[11B4V]

I think they'll not drain the swamp but rather turn it into an ocean of corruption.

I reject the idea that it was particularly corrupt in the first place.

Confused - do you think that the US system is a sinkhole of corruption or are you laughing at the idea that it is?

I'd like some clarification as well.

I thought you were just being sardonic.