Patented Phil

It’s kind of sad seeing the Leftists in here reduced to babbling idiots on a daily basis. It’s not even fun anymore.

What do you define it as? And what countries in the world today would you classify as Communist?

At minimum it establishes her as a disingenuous, pandering lier. A clown.

Right. I forgot that the Left scrubbed the books and removed the part where she was rated as the most far-Left Senator. I also forgot about the redefinition of Capitalism to include government run universal healthcare, price controls, and mandates on energy sourcing within the economy. This is why good, honest debate is no longer possible in this country. The Left just gaslights on every focking issue these days. Kamala is not a Socialist. She wasn’t the border czar. She believes in a strong border. You people are pathological liars.

Gallup poll from 2021: Socialism, Capitalism Ratings in U.S. Unchanged BY JEFFREY M. JONES STORY HIGHLIGHTS Capitalism viewed positively by 60%; socialism, by 38% Positive image of big business down six points to 46% Democrats continue to view socialism more positively than capitalism WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Americans remain much more positive toward capitalism than socialism, and their ratings of each have been largely stable over the past decade-plus. Line graph. Americans' positive ratings of capitalism and socialism. Sixty percent of U.S. adults in 2021 have a positive image of capitalism, and 38% have a positive image of socialism. These ratings have been stable over time. These results are based on an Oct. 1-19 Gallup survey. Since 2010, Gallup has measured Americans' basic opinions of several economic or governmental terms, including capitalism and socialism. Their views of socialism have held steady, even as Sen. Bernie Sanders and progressive Democratic politicians have pursued an expanded government role in addressing healthcare, poverty and early childhood education -- policies their critics describe as moving the U.S. toward socialism. Likewise, Americans' opinions of capitalism have not varied, even with greater discussion of income inequality in the U.S. and the concentration of U.S. wealth in a small percentage of people. Socialism ties with "the federal government" as the lowest rated of the six terms included in the 2021 survey. In contrast, Americans are most positive toward small business and free enterprise, while they are slightly more negative than positive toward big business. Americans' Positive and Negative Ratings of Economic and Governmental Terms Just off the top of your head, would you say you have a positive or negative image of each of the following. How about -- [RANDOM ORDER]? Positive Negative % % "No opinion" percentages not shown GALLUP, OCT. 1-19, 2021 Small business 97 3 Free enterprise 84 13 Capitalism 60 38 Big business 46 53 Socialism 38 59 The federal government 38 62 Ratings of Big Business Dip Gallup has assessed Americans' opinions of these terms on six occasions since 2010. Their opinions on each have not moved much, apart from a significant decline in positive ratings of the federal government over time, from as high as 51% in 2012 to 38% in both the 2019 and 2021 surveys. This year's survey did show a modest decline in positive ratings of big business, from 52% to 46%, which mirrors declines in confidence in the institution of big business and in satisfaction with the size and influence of major corporations. Line graph. Americans' positive ratings of economic and governmental terms. Ninety-seven percent of U.S. adults have a positive image of small business and 84% have a positive image of free enterprise. Meanwhile, 46% have a positive image of big business and 38% have a positive image of the federal government. Opinions of small business and free enterprise have been stable over time, while ratings of big business and the federal government are less positive today than in past years. Just as Republicans are responsible for the overall decreases in public confidence in big business and satisfaction with corporate influence, shifting Republican views account for the less-positive perceptions of big business. Currently, 56% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents, down from 72% in 2019, have a positive opinion of big business. Democrats' and Democratic leaners' views are stable, at 36%. Line graph. Positive images of big business by political party. Fifty-six percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents have a positive opinion of big business in 2021. In most years, about 60% of Republicans have had a positive view, except for 2012, when 75% did, and 72% in 2019. Democrats and Democratic leaners have consistently been less positive toward big business than Republicans are, with the latter's percentages slightly above 40% between 2010 and 2016 and slightly below 40% since then, including 36% in the current survey. Republicans' dimmed views of big business coincide with a period when many Republican leaders and media personalities have publicly criticized large corporations for activism on social issues like racial justice, diversity and inclusion, and climate change. Many Republicans have also spoken out against large technology companies like Twitter and Facebook because they believe those companies are censoring conservative viewpoints. Even so, Republicans still view big business positively overall, and more positively than Democrats do. Republicans, Democrats Diverge on Opinions of Capitalism and Socialism Majorities of Republicans and Democrats have positive opinions of capitalism, but Republicans rate it higher. Whereas roughly seven in 10 Republicans and Republican leaners have viewed capitalism positively since 2010, about half of Democrats have done so. This year, 72% of Republicans and 52% of Democrats have a positive image of capitalism. Line graph. In 2021, 72% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents have a positive view of capitalism and 52% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents do, generally similar to their ratings since 2010. The two partisan groups' opinions of socialism diverge even more, with 14% of Republicans and 65% of Democrats saying they have a positive image of it. Democrats' opinions of socialism have gotten slightly more positive over the years, moving from 53% in 2010 and 2012 to over 60% in the past two surveys. Republicans have become slightly less positive toward socialism than they were in the initial surveys. Line graph. Positive ratings of socialism by political party. Sixty-five percent of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents in 2021 have a positive view of socialism, compared with 14% of Republicans. Since 2018, Democrats have rated socialism more positively than they have rated capitalism. Before that, they held similar views of the two economic systems. Bottom Line Americans' opinions of capitalism have generally been stable over the past decade, with around six in 10 having a positive view of capitalism and slightly fewer than four in 10 having a positive view of socialism. Democrats view both economic systems favorably, but have become more positive toward socialism than capitalism. Recent Gallup research found that Americans, particularly Democrats, are most likely to think of socialism in terms of equality and government provision of benefits and services. When Gallup polled Americans on the meaning of socialism in 1949, the largest proportion described it in the traditional sense as government ownership of the means of economic production. Thus, the meaning of the term to Americans is evolving, but most still view it negatively.

I just watched Luntz. I’m a fan of his, but I think he’s missing this one. I get what he is saying in general - Trump needs to stop the name calling and focus on the issues. Honestly, I don’t think he’s capable of it, which is ultimately his undoing. Luntz’s argument is that Americans are concerned with inflation, and therefore Harris’s plan to deal with rising cost on food items in and of itself is going to resonate. That’s nonsense. It may resonate with low info voters, but really anyone with high school education knows that price controls have destroyed countless economies in the last hundred years, most recently Venezuela. I could be wrong on this, but I think Kamala and Luntz underestimate the American voter. We’ll see.

Trump needs to stop calling her stupid and tossing out other personal insults. But he’s absolutely on point calling her and Walz’ price control plan Communist. Because that’s exactly what it is. She blew it bigtime. All she had to do was stay the course, dodge the Press, smile and cackle and spread joy. We have two candidates who can’t stay out of their own way.

For the record, I don’t think she was fired for that one comment. But I know for a fact she’s a religious, conservative woman who’s not afraid to speak her mind. And at Liberal ESPN, where talent evaluation is highly subjective and heavily reliant on Producers’ assessments of things like “team dynamics”, that’s a death sentence.

You don’t know what you’re talking about here. Big downsizing. They cut a whopping two people. And they’re not saving a focking dime. Both are going to still get paid through the end of their contracts. Sam had one year left on her 3 year deal for $3M. Think about that dumbasss.

I’ve got a few friends at espn. Word is that the Liberal group-think is so over-the-top that it’s become downright creepy. Wouldn’t be surprised if Kirk Herbstreit gets whacked next. He’s disgusted with the political climate and isn’t biting his tongue like he used to.

Fock these woke companies. Seriously - take a flamethrower to these people. Is there anything worse than taking someone’s livelihood away from them? For a simple, common-sense opinion that is shared by over 50% of the population? Burn it down.

It’s staggering to me that we have a far-Left ticket calling for federal price controls. If this country elects these Commies we deserve exactly what we’ll get. Those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it.

Nonsense. “More tax revenue from the trade war tariffs has been collected under Biden than under Trump.”

“Uncaring”. . Hey fockwad - for the record - you started this whole slapfight with the following: You made it political and you made it a Left-versus-Right thing. I simply bittch-slapped you back to the babbling, virtue-signaling, dufus state that you can’t seem to get out of right now.

I already answered that question upthread, dumbfock. I think we have enough historical record recently to conclude that the stupid shitt Liberals do is usually visited on the rest of the sane population. So yeah, I’ll continue to target Leftist pigs like yourself. You keep wanting to tell everyone how virtuous and superior you are, but you’re really just an authoritarian, low information pos.

Do you recall me posting this 19 hours ago? In this focking thread? Tard

Yes - I’ll repeat it… Leftist pigs need to be put down like the dogs they are. Sickening. DNC delegate arrested in connection to Ferguson cop left fighting for his life after vicious attack on video

“Ran into the cop” Is that like “mostly peaceful protest?” Or “Trump falling onstage at the rally?” And you have the nerve to argue about semantics. What a hack.

It’s a focking horrible take by you. He didn’t “run into” the cop. He lowered his shoulder and lit him up. He easily could have stopped or tried to dodge him. What a puke Liberal you are.

Poorly worded, as are most things in the media.

The headline is adroitly worded. But it’s not incorrect.

A cop was attacked and left critically injured at a Leftist protest. Whether it was by a delegate, backup delegate, or another Leftist pig - the main concern here is Leftist violence. But keep arguing semantics and missing the bigger picture.

Whatever. Get lost loser.

I corrected it. Doesn’t change things. Still violent Leftist pigs attacking cops.

Nope. That was terrible. I condemned it at the time and I condemn it again today. They were all held accountable and punished to the full extent of the law.