ByWatterson Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 If you're not convinced yet that this is the guy, listen to this podcast. His ability to see things most people can't, and then make them accessible, demonstrates a depth of intelligence that we almost never get in America's personality-fueled politics. Give it a listen - you'll be impressed, I promise. https://www.vox.com/2019/4/1/18290849/pete-buttigieg-2020-ezra-klein-show Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uRxeqHfULT5augBQr5sJB?si=G9KIORMsRu2EisdsRZ65xg 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxmatt Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I love what I’ve seen from him so far. In fact, I donated to his campaign (not much) which is something I’ve never actually done before in my life. I read he he learned to speak Norwegian so he could read some Norwegian novels that weren’t available in translated versions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 That’s cool. Maybe he’ll get a job at a university 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Posting this under the D1P Equal Time Doctrine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByWatterson Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 Just now, RedSoxFan9 said: That’s cool. Maybe he’ll get a job at a university That's the thing - he's got that academic gear, but unlike so many academics, he is actually intelligent and insightful, not merely well-read and verbose. You can see that on the trail. He can synthesize immensely complex things (which he understands) into digestible soundbites. Most other candidates can only dispense the latter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyle5150 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 "How Blackness distorts our democracy" LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByWatterson Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 Just now, Boyle5150 said: "How Blackness distorts our democracy" LMAO Well, yes, the link was wrong. I fixed it. .......dumbass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyle5150 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 1 minute ago, ByWatterson said: Well, yes, the link was wrong. I fixed it. .......dumbass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I appreciate that after a multi-month hiatus, it was his horniess for Buttigieg that brought IAW back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, ByWatterson said: That's the thing - he's got that academic gear, but unlike so many academics, he is actually intelligent and insightful, not merely well-read and verbose. You can see that on the trail. He can synthesize immensely complex things (which he understands) into digestible soundbites. Most other candidates can only dispense the latter. He's extremely intelligent. I'd say he and Warren are my favorites to listen to in terms of talking policy. Not that the policies are the same, of course, but they break it down in an interesting way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByWatterson Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 Just now, Chris- said: I appreciate that after a multi-month hiatus, it was his horniess for Buttigieg that brought IAW back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByWatterson Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, SFLUFAN said: Posting this under the D1P Equal Time Doctrine. This post is not handsome enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 it’s interesting that he doesnt criticize Mitch Daniels but has no problem going after Pence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByWatterson Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 12 minutes ago, RedSoxFan9 said: it’s interesting that he doesnt criticize Mitch Daniels but has no problem going after Pence Mitch Daniels isn't fucking insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazatron Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 19 minutes ago, RedSoxFan9 said: it’s interesting that he doesnt criticize Mitch Daniels but has no problem going after Pence Who the fuck is asking about Mitch Daniels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyle5150 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Just now, Amazatron said: Who the fuck is asking about Mitch Daniels? Twitter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anathema- Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Kiss of death? Kiss of death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signifyin(g)Monkey Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 59 minutes ago, ByWatterson said: If you're not convinced yet that this is the guy, listen to this podcast. His ability to see things most people can't, and then make them accessible, demonstrates a depth of intelligence that we almost never get in America's personality-fueled politics. Give it a listen - you'll be impressed, I promise. https://www.vox.com/2019/4/1/18290849/pete-buttigieg-2020-ezra-klein-show Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uRxeqHfULT5augBQr5sJB?si=G9KIORMsRu2EisdsRZ65xg What are your thoughts on Andrew Yang? Cause he's gonna win it for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ort Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I've come away impressed every time I hear him speak about anything. His style of communication is so refreshing compared to most politicians. He's like the polar opposite of Donald Trump in every way. I haven't spent a lot of time worrying about or studying the Democratic candidates yet, but as of right now Mayor Pete is my guy... This is going to sound dumb, but the dude really needs a good haircut. I worry that he looks a little too geeky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comet Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I really liked what he had to say on Pod Save America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyle5150 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 18 minutes ago, Signifyin(g)Monkey said: What are your thoughts on Andrew Yang? Cause he's gonna win it for sure. I like Yang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 47 minutes ago, ByWatterson said: Mitch Daniels isn't fucking insane. Neither is Mike Pence. In fact, he is all-too-sane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyle5150 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Just now, SFLUFAN said: Neither is Mike Pence. In fact, he is all-too-sane. He’s a fucking wack job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Just now, Boyle5150 said: He’s a fucking wack job Keep underestimating your enemies like that. It always works out so very well for you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyle5150 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 1 minute ago, SFLUFAN said: Keep underestimating your enemies like that. It always works out so very well for you guys. There is a reason religion is dying in the US... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Atheists love to underestimate religious people 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anathema- Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 9 minutes ago, SFLUFAN said: Neither is Mike Pence. In fact, he is all-too-sane. He's sane, but also he's dumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anathema- Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Just now, RedSoxFan9 said: Atheists love to underestimate religious people This is true. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 9 minutes ago, Anathema- said: He's sane, but also he's dumb. Again, this is underestimation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 19 minutes ago, Boyle5150 said: There is a reason religion is dying in the US... This is about more than just religion, this is about practically everything that liberals/intellectuals fail to realize about their enemies. Hell, I dare say that this is an American flaw, if not a flaw of the entirety of so-called "Western civilization" itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anathema- Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, SFLUFAN said: Again, this is underestimation. Uh not really. He actually is dumb. I didn't say his stupidity would make things easy. Trump is a pretty clear example of how abject and total idiocy can actually make opposing him harder. e: I like how we both used the phrase "abject and total" at the same time in different threads lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 14 minutes ago, SFLUFAN said: This is about more than just religion, this is about practically everything that liberals/intellectuals fail to realize about their enemies. Hell, I dare say that this is an American flaw, if not a flaw of the entirety of so-called "Western civilization" itself. I'd agree with American flaw because there are plenty of right-wingers who underestimate Democrats, which is why people straight-faced called for a "Red Wave" last year that never materialized, or the fact that they thought nobody liked Obama and he'd easily go down in defeat in 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyle5150 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 25 minutes ago, RedSoxFan9 said: Atheists love to underestimate religious people Agreed! Their stupidity (the religious, for those who, well... nvd) is often underestimated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexy_shapiro Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I like him but now I hate him. Thanks for ruining him, Watterson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 33 minutes ago, Boyle5150 said: Agreed! Their stupidity (the religious, for those who, well... nvd) is often underestimated. And yet, a religious fundamentalist successfully conned the United States into pursuing a course of action in which it squandered its power, wealth, and prestiege in a series of utterly pointless military conflicts that will only hasten its decline into global irrelevance. To top it off, he predicted that particular scenario years before it occurred. If only we all could be so "stupid". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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