I am tired of all the "first this" and "first that" of Biden Administration

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  1. garyd

    garyd Well-Known Member

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    But that sort of crap just pushes that day further into future. You appoint people because they are the best person for the job not because they fill some whole on the intersectional bar slot. And please I have no idea what any of these people actual qualifications are, save one who appears based on previous information an incompetent hack, the rest of them the only qualification that's been reported on is their intersectional standing.
     
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    Dunno...why does the NFL talk about firsts? Why does MLB do it, as well as the NBA, NHL, car racing, college sports, entertainment, business world and on and on and on?
     
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    Louisiana75 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    The "first whatever" is the main reason most of them are getting their job. Biden has to show how "woke" he is.
     
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    They even said Pete Bootyjudge was the first openly gay person to serve a cabinet position, when that actually took place under the Trump presidency. So they even lie about certain people being the first in whatever. But what can you expect from people who radically obsess over identity politics.
     
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    Which cabinet position did Buttigieg serve in Trumps admin???
     
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    A) You need to work on your communication skills.
    B) it’s the media making the claim about Buttigieg
    From your link...
    Media outlets called out for touting Buttigieg as first openly gay Cabinet member, ‘whitewashing’ Ric Grenell
     
  8. garyd

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    Sounds to me like you're not interested in reality.
     
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    If they are first of something, why isn't that newsworthy?

    Lots of people. The internet is full of people talking about it.

    Of course not. So?

    Sure, we'll have more equality when these appointees are no longer firsts. But if they are firsts, there's no reason not to note that. If someone is the first person to serve as a black, female president of the USA, that demonstrates that a black woman can become president of the USA.

    I agree. A black woman should only become POTUS if she's the best person for the job. Same for the other firsts.
     
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    I’m gonna guess women.
     
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    say BLACK LIVES MATTER! and mean it
     
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    Seth Bullock Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    OH ... MY ... EFFING ... GAWD!

    Do you ACTUALLY think that we should select people for high office based on their qualifications? Or that we should select them because of their views on policy???

    WELL! I've got news for YOU, mister!

    If that's what you think, you are a reactionary, far right extremist, probably racist, borderline fascist, dog-whistling, insurrectionist, dangerous ignoramus!
    And YOU should be cancelled, censored, deleted, and forcibly reprogrammed.

    This post is DISGUSTING!




    #sarcasm



    :applause::roflol:
     
  13. Xyce

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    If they think people should get their positions based on merit, then they're a racist, sexist, bigot, homophobe.
     
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    Don't we all? I know I like praise once I complete a project. You get off having folks tell you you're not good at what you do, are a terrible person and other criticisms?
     
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    Now that was seriously funny bro ;)

     
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    Like comparing slot cars and hot air balloon races...
     
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    I think Mary Trump found out that she was not in the inheritance, and has been butthurt about it, and this lashing out is a defense mechanism that is born out of deep-seated feelings within the id of unworthiness, and the Trump-hating media is all to willing to exploit her.

    I kind of feel bad for her in a way.
     
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    Yes, praise is nice for anyone. That's not what she's describing here though. In the recording, Mary is talking about how it's the ONLY thing he cares about.

    Anderson: I've never met someone who is at that economic level the President allegedly is who is so easy to pacify. So, easy to appeal to. I mean it's so transparent. I mean all you need to do is say one or two nice things about his poll numbers or the size of his crowds and you can see it at times washing over him. And, you know, it seems like he sort of views well you've said nice things about him and then that is, therefore, the lens in which he views everything.

    Mary: Yeah, this might sound odd, but that's actually one of the things that's most dangerous about him and that's down to my grandfather. You know, my grandfather, through various mechanisms made Donald imminently useful to smarter, more powerful men. And, you're right. It's extraordinarily easy to manipulate him with a few choice words. And, in the process, getting him to do what you want him to do without his actually even knowing it.

    Anderson: He gives himself away all the time as in this Qanon, bizarre, based on anti-Semitic, anti-Catholic. You know, the first thing he said was "They say, I hear they say very nice things about me.". He uses that line all the time and it's so telling because that truly is the most important thing to him and it's the lens through which he views it. "Oh, this group says nice things about me, therefore, there's no reason for me to view them critically.

    Mary: Precisely. You know, he did that with David Duke. I mean, first, he claimed not to know who David Duke was, but, then, but then was fine with him because David Duke supported him. And, that's literally all that matters to him. He, there has to be some currency involved that benefits him, whether it's praise or some financial benefit.​
     
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    In my opinion it is a day one achievement.. by which I mean it’s something that is appropriate to celebrate the day the person assumes their office, but after that single day, the focus ought to shift over to policies
     
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    Nope. For example, NFL talks about first black coach, first black GM, first female coach, first female ref, first openly gay player. So not different at all.
     
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    Question:
    Were you just as tired of all the bullshit Trump has uttered over the past 4 years? Just those stupid phrases from Trump that he is or has ordered the best, greatest and greatest in all things, etc. ... Apart from the fact that 98% of it was fake news up to a lie, the stupid talk wasn't even funny anymore when is hardcore fans even believed the worst and most obvious bullcrap of him to be true ... .
     
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    Did Anderson the Reptilian bring up TRUMP AIN'T PRESIDENT NO MO?
     
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    Well I have to hand it to Biden with Harris as his VP. She is the first woman/Indian/Jamaican raised in Canada VP so he knocked off alot of "firsts" in one position.
     
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    So, it's hardly an uncommon trait among men and women today... And what makes you believe his Niece is any sort of judge of his character. Could it be she is just trying to capitalize off her last name?

    Mary is just pissed off now a looking for a piece of the pie like most scorned relatives of the high profile people.. You would think the average person would know this by now!
     
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    PARTIZAN1 Well-Known Member

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    Yes if you read any of my posts in the last 5 years you would not have to question my views. I am an equal opportunity complainer. The fact that the Trumpocity acted like a criminal for that last 5 years does not give Biden the right to be foolish. No I am not saying that his picks are automatically unqualified they very likely are. The Trumpocity staged a TV show Biden should not copy the Trumpocity.
     
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