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Category Archives: Democrats
What Might A Democratic Party Platform Look Like If It Aligned With Reality?
If John Mearsheimer’s premises are right, meaning humans are deeply tribal, national identity reigns supreme, and abstract moral crusades mask the raw struggle for security in an anarchic world, the Democratic Party would face a total structural realignment. To remain … Continue reading
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The Anthropology of the Democratic Party
In his 2018 book, The Great Delusion: Liberal Dreams and International Realities, John J. Mearsheimer wrote: My view is that we are profoundly social beings from the start to the finish of our lives and that individualism is of secondary … Continue reading
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Clarifying Republican vs Democratic Moral Hierarchies
David Pinsof argues that political ideologies function as coalition-building tools where moral principles serve as convenient cover for the raw pursuit of status and group interest. Both parties claim to follow sacred values, yet they selectively apply these values to … Continue reading
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50% of donations to Clinton campaign come from Jews
I suspect it is more like 80% of donations come from Jews. .@original_cracka @MattyPGood Democrats hate White People.Which makes me wonder,Who funds the Democrats? pic.twitter.com/KMQmDaxrjr — John Rivers (@JohnRiversToo) October 9, 2016 According to 538: “So far in 2016, of … Continue reading
JTA reports that as much as 2/3 of Democratic money comes from Jewish donors
Mondoweiss reports in 2011: “I admire Ron Kampeas of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency for telling readers that he is a settler in East Jerusalem. Well Kampeas has also been more honest than other reporters about the role of Jewish money … Continue reading
Getting Ahead In The Democratic Party
Joe says: My Jewish Dem connect (average looking white male) said at DNC Hispanic girls throwing themselves at him because black heffers in power structure freezing them out. It’s like the old Hollywood casting couch. Black fat ladies are roadblocks … Continue reading
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Democrats Are The Black Party, Republicans Are The White Party
Steve Sailer writes: “The Democrats are turning into the Black Party. Like with the Oscars and 12 Years a Slave, once you go black you are never supposed to go back.” Comments to Steve Sailer: * Most black voters don’t … Continue reading
Steve Sailer: Why Bernie’s Free Stuff Platform Won’t Carry South Carolina Blacks
Steve Sailer writes: In theory, Bernie Sanders’ platform of Free Stuff ought to appeal to black Democratic voters in South Carolina today. But in black politics, in both America and Africa, 19th Century European socialist logic doesn’t have much emotional … Continue reading
Blacks Bury Bernie In South Carolina
Comments to Steve Sailer: * Another in the long line of warnings: true ethnic diversity is worst for Jews. * According to exit polls, Hillary won 84% of the black vote. Which isn’t surprising. Why would any black person vote … Continue reading
WP: Clinton, Sanders likely to tackle minority concerns in debate
Comments to Steve Sailer: * I’ve always thought that lead was a serious problem, but I was surprised to read that the level of lead in Flint children’s blood is only on the order of 1/4 to 1/2 the average … Continue reading