2024 Presidential Election

[wufan]

I want a candidate to be white and male. Gee I hope that's ok

It’s not okay. We don’t select people based on hair color or eye color or skin color. Those are all non-factor.

[pie n eye]

It’s not okay. We don’t select people based on hair color or eye color or skin color. Those are all non-factor.

Maybe to you they are a non-factor. Others may wish to see more minorities and females in positions of power.

Obviously they should be qualified. I don’t get the impression anyone wants to elect or hire unqualified people. But there are plenty, plenty, of qualified people of all different shapes, sizes and colors.

Plus, once it happens the first time then it’s not as big of a deal going forward. It’s normalized.

[wufan]

Maybe to you they are a non-factor. Others may wish to see more minorities and females in positions of power.

Correct I’m not a racist and I don’t like racist ideologies that privileged positions of power based intersectional oppression. I find the entire concept to be an authoritarian dystopia.

[pie n eye]

Correct I’m not a racist and I don’t like racist ideologies that privileged positions of power based intersectional oppression. I find the entire concept to be an authoritarian dystopia.

If the people wish to see more women and minorities in positions of power they will speak with their vote. I think we see that happening all around the country. It’s not a bad thing.

There have been plenty of qualified people in those groups throughout history who never got a chance because of factors outside their control. It’s good that we are moving further away from that as time passes.

[pinstripers]

If the people wish to see more women and minorities in positions of power they will speak with their vote. I think we see that happening all around the country. It’s not a bad thing.

There have been plenty of qualified people in those groups throughout history who never got a chance because of factors outside their control. It’s good that we are moving further away from that as time passes.

It's a bad thing when a candidate says that he will only accept a running mate of a particular sex and/or a particular skin tone.

[wufan]

If the people wish to see more women and minorities in positions of power they will speak with their vote. I think we see that happening all around the country. It’s not a bad thing.

There have been plenty of qualified people in those groups throughout history who never got a chance because of factors outside their control. It’s good that we are moving further away from that as time passes.

It is a horrific thing. It is appalling that sexists and racists are still alive and well in this country. It is not illegal, it is not something for which they should lose their job or go to prison. It is just the most evil ideology I can imagine.

[pie n eye]

It's a bad thing when a candidate says that he will only accept a running mate of a particular sex and/or a particular skin tone.

He said he would prefer a running mate who was a minority or woman. There is a difference.

And again, assuming the person’s qualifications were also considered which in this case I believe they were. Why is it bad to choose a minority and/or woman? Plenty of women and minorities helped get Joe Biden elected president. Does it not make sense that someone who shares many of their unique life experiences represent them?

[wufan]

There have been plenty of qualified people in those groups throughout history who never got a chance because of factors outside their control. It’s good that we are moving further away from that as time passes.

“The only remedy to past discrimination is present discrimination. The only remedy to present discrimination is future discrimination.”

[wufan]

NM

[pinstripers]

He said he would prefer a running mate who was a minority or woman. There is a difference.

And again, assuming the person’s qualifications were also considered which in this case I believe they were. Why is it bad to choose a minority and/or woman? Plenty of women and minorities helped get Joe Biden elected president. Does it not make sense that someone who shares many of their unique life experiences represent them?

that's not what he said, it's just not

[wufan]

that's not what he said, it's just not

According to this article Biden committed to a woman back in May.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1208596

What do you think Pie? Is it fake news or are you gaslighting again?

[pie n eye]

that's not what he said, it's just not

I’ll admit I’ve not heard every word Joe Biden has ever spoke. But I looked and all I could find him quoted as saying was that it was his preference.

You may be right.

[pie n eye]

According to this article Biden committed to a woman back in May.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1208596

What do you think Pie? Is it fake news or are you gaslighting again?

I stand corrected.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/time.com/5803677/joe-biden-woman-vice-president/%3famp=true

That being said I have zero problem with him making this commitment and am glad he followed through on it.

[wufan]

I stand corrected.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/time.com/5803677/joe-biden-woman-vice-president/%3famp=true

That being said I have zero problem with him making this commitment and am glad he followed through on it.

Thank goodness he pandered to the woke progressives! They were leaning Trump before that bold move.

[Ta Town Shocker]

Thank goodness he pandered to the woke progressives! They were leaning Trump before that bold move.

I suppose he should have picked his VP based on merit only just like every other president since the start of our great nation. Surely you don't believe we've never had a female with a higher merit ranking than any former VP.

I watched the speech last night and it was touching to see all of the females crying tears of joy seeing a female VP. Not to mention I have a strong willed wife and daughter who I feel saw it as a very powerful positive moment for our nation.