Unfortunately, hoping, and praying, for the best outcome for all of humanity does not mean that my fellow citizens are going to use that as a basis for their vote!! Those 7 deadly sins motivate most people within these United States; so I expect Donald Trump to be the republican nominee!! If it is Trump vs Hillary; I expect Trump to win and the U.S.A. to turn into Trumpland!! A President Trump will probably destroy the United States, and maybe the planet, beyond any rescue!!

This thread ought be censored by moderators.
Where are they?

This has nothing to do with Gnu/Linux.

This gives undue occasion to fume out political and racial slights at the reading of millions of browsers.

Are we here to battle with the learning curve of Gnu/Linux, or to battle for the ideals of kkk?

LinuxQuestionsDOTorg has achieved world-web-wide reputation as one mainly aimed for technical computing education geared by a community from all corners, colors and creeds in the world. Why do we allow to erode this reputation?

For I can debate against anyone concerning american political law and international law. That is my profession. But definitely this place is not the right place for that... Why we are here is because we all believe that all men are capable of helping one another peacefully to make this world a better place to live, without necessarily slighting a fellow for the mere account of his race, place or creed.

Let us help the newbies, and one another.

Moderators please act accordingly.

m.m.

...isn't that the reason that this is posted in General?

As long as people are "nice" to each other, I'm pretty sure that this is fine.

There's at least one (TobiSGD) who has posted in this thread. And that's not counting any others who have more than likely looked over this thread.

Malemustaq: feel free to report the thread, but be prepared to specify which LQ rule it violates.

General is our water cooler.

I don't recall seeing any racial or religious slights on here. I have only seen discussion about US politics and some people insulting Donald Trump and my insulting the US political system and I hope those in the US see where I am coming from even if they disagree with me.
Yes, sometimes people feel the need to vent and I haven't seen any harm in that here?

I, for one, am glad that LQ has allowed this thread to continue. It has had many views as well as many opinions!! I am sure if it got out of hand it would be quickly closed!!

I agree. This is "the water cooler" section of this site ... and one that I happen to enjoy.

Generally (no pun intended ...), I find that people here are respectful of one another, and generally on-point. Occasionally, a thread gets out of hand, and (to their credit) the Moderators prove to be very attentive, very fair, and very decisive. (Thank you for your good work.)

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"The Donald's" campaign promise in this case has several obvious flaws:

• You cannot "protect" a country by "building a wall." Quite frankly, I think that the present wall on the Mexican border should be removed, first because it is ineffective, second because it is rude. I have in my library an excellent book, Border, by Leon C. Metz (ISBN 0-930208-27-7), which has a history of the US/Mexican border. For most of its history, it was simply stones in the desert.
• "Criminal activity" cannot be fairly equated to a race, color, or religion. It might make you feel good to "expel the 'others,'" but this raises the very dangerous reality that you have just done something "in the name of protecting yourself" which doesn't do that. You "feel safe(r)," perhaps, but with no reason. You've pissed a lot of people off, which by-the-way is a dangerous thing to do.
• "Guilt by association" will only ruin a lot of people's lives. People have always done strange things, such as picking up rattlesnakes, "in the name of religion." But they have also done things "in the name of religion" that represent the very best that the human creature is capable of.

A political candidate ... especially a Presidential candidate ... must demonstrate sound qualifications and demeanor for exercising "the most difficult job(s) in the world." Remember that most voters, actually, are quite intelligent, and treat "the Office" most seriously. They expect candidates to do the same. It is unwise to assume that "the media" has a true handle on this. At the end of the day, "the media" only wants to sell advertising. Do not let "the media" hand you the playbook. Your job is not "to placate the media." Your job is to connect to voters who do not give a flying fsck about "the media!" (Yes, they're out there ...)

When you are a corporate CEO and a majority stakeholder, people not only salute you but obey you. The Office of the President, however, is remarkably impotent. He is the military Commander In Chief, but as Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Government he must lead by persuasion. I have my doubts as to whether any candidate in the field so-far would be particularly good at that.

I have to admit, you are taking your feelings into danger sometimes on this part of the forums.

Shouldn't we as humans who claim to be educated and enlightened respect the views of others and discuss not only the good but discuss the bad? It is in open and free discussions that we grow.

Being Open Minded does mean to be open to the feelings and opinions of others.

As fellow members already pointed out, this thread was posted in the non-*NIX/General subforum, which is the one and only sub-forum on LQ where threads as this one are allowed and will not be moderated unless a violation of our rules occurs. If you think that such a violation has occurred please use the Report button to inform a moderator about it, but so far I can't see such a violation.

TobiSGD: SO LET BE WRITTEN.
SO LET BE DONE.

I guess now I understand a little better why there are no stand up comedy shops in most Islamic countries.

Thank you. For the education. Too much control can be a bad thing also. Just so you know.

Please state your issues clearly.
I am sure I am not the only one here who would like to know what it is about this thread which offends you.

When I was a youngster going to elementary school; I was taught about Mr. Thomas Paine and his pamphlet " Common Sense " as he wrote about having " liberty "!!

Here is some common sense for my fellow United States citizens to peruse over from the libertarian Mr. Jacob Hornberger:

http://fff.org/2015/12/17/muslims-is...t-the-problem/

I endorse Trump. I especially like this idea.

Trump did not bomb Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Pakistan, Somalia, Syria and Yemen, and has spoken out against such a hostile foreign policy. The blood is on Obama's hands (change anyone? What changed?). Trump will also not start World War III with Russia. The world will be safer with a sensible person who can't be bought by lobbyists in charge.

Who is evil? Someone who wants to make America a nice place to live for Americans, or someone who has actually murdered millions of people?

Alrighty then. I understand. where you are coming from.