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But Democrats didn't campaign on policy. Watch any interview with Kamala and you will struggle to fish out anything specific on any issue. Watch interviews with

But Democrats didn't campaign on policy. Watch any interview with Kamala and you will struggle to fish out anything specific on any issue. Watch interviews with Trump and he speaks clearly and specifically on most issues. You can disagree with him or find his views abhorrent, unrealistic, wishful thinking or whatever but he campaigned on clear policies while Kamala's strategy was to never answer any question nor take any concrete position.

hypeatei 2y ago
You lost me at "he speaks clearly and specifically on most issues", but I can agree at him being in the spotlight more. Any interview I watch on a podcast or a speech of his is hard to watch. Tons of rambling and vague answers or complete dodging. It was only clear to me recently he was serious about Tariffs. From my perspective, Dems campaigned on reducing inflation (which they've done) and policies like the child tax credit or first time home buyer credit. Not that I necessarily agree with the last two, but...
- permo-w 2y ago
  practically any person in the West, never mind just America, can name at least 2 Trump policies. is that true for Kamala? was it for Biden? the Democrats' platform is essentially "we're the good guys, don't vote for the bad man", plus some boring, centre-right drivel that may well help people, but excites precisely no one. the Democrats need big, memorable ideas that will get people excited, and to supplement that with practical economic policy and abortion protections. they need to quit being pragmatic with their goals. Trump shoots for the stars. he isn't restricted by logic or realism. people like those policies, remember them, and it gives him a strong negotiating position.
  - hypeatei 2y ago
    Most Republican voters in a blind poll supported more of Kamala's policies than Trump's. It's pure "vibes" when it comes to voting. No research on policy platforms. We need to acknowledge that half of the voter base are unserious people treating this like a sports match rather than an election which has real consequences on people's lives.
    - permo-w 2y ago
      this is exactly what I'm saying, except you're saying it while insulting people
- bluecalm 2y ago
  Man, we are talking politicians here. Trump wants protectionism, border control, lower corporate taxes, less environmental and other regulations that makes doing business more difficult. Those are just a few clear policies he campaigned on. Meanwhile Kamala avoided being specific on about any topic. She acted dumb and reverted to "but you remember what Trump said" at any point that required her to take a position. If you think Trump is painful to watch Kamala is unbearable, she was the definition of a politician playing dumb. Seriously her attitude . wouldn't fly in elementary school where children are expected to answer questions and stay on topic. >>Dems campaigned on reducing inflation Did they? Reducing inflation requires increasing interest rates or removing trade bareers with cheaper manufacturers like China. Has Kamala supported any policy like that?

hypeatei 2y ago

You lost me at "he speaks clearly and specifically on most issues", but I can agree at him being in the spotlight more. Any interview I watch on a podcast or a speech of his is hard to watch. Tons of rambling and vague answers or complete dodging. It was only clear to me recently he was serious about Tariffs. From my perspective, Dems campaigned on reducing inflation (which they've done) and policies like the child tax credit or first time home buyer credit. Not that I necessarily agree with the last two, but...

permo-w 2y ago
practically any person in the West, never mind just America, can name at least 2 Trump policies. is that true for Kamala? was it for Biden? the Democrats' platform is essentially "we're the good guys, don't vote for the bad man", plus some boring, centre-right drivel that may well help people, but excites precisely no one. the Democrats need big, memorable ideas that will get people excited, and to supplement that with practical economic policy and abortion protections. they need to quit being pragmatic with their goals. Trump shoots for the stars. he isn't restricted by logic or realism. people like those policies, remember them, and it gives him a strong negotiating position.
- hypeatei 2y ago
  Most Republican voters in a blind poll supported more of Kamala's policies than Trump's. It's pure "vibes" when it comes to voting. No research on policy platforms. We need to acknowledge that half of the voter base are unserious people treating this like a sports match rather than an election which has real consequences on people's lives.
  - permo-w 2y ago
    this is exactly what I'm saying, except you're saying it while insulting people
bluecalm 2y ago
Man, we are talking politicians here. Trump wants protectionism, border control, lower corporate taxes, less environmental and other regulations that makes doing business more difficult. Those are just a few clear policies he campaigned on. Meanwhile Kamala avoided being specific on about any topic. She acted dumb and reverted to "but you remember what Trump said" at any point that required her to take a position. If you think Trump is painful to watch Kamala is unbearable, she was the definition of a politician playing dumb. Seriously her attitude . wouldn't fly in elementary school where children are expected to answer questions and stay on topic. >>Dems campaigned on reducing inflation Did they? Reducing inflation requires increasing interest rates or removing trade bareers with cheaper manufacturers like China. Has Kamala supported any policy like that?