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[Prokorov]

Again...it's crazy for a Canadian citizen to come onto this forum, regurgitate far right wing talking points and outright racist lies and pretend that he has even 5% of a clue about what goes on here in America.

Is it for sure that he's really Canadian? Or simply, an average Canadian?

I mean, based on the average of those I've met, most Canadians are fairly mellow, polite, and most importantly, relatively unassuming about the goings-on in other countries.

Seems like the further you'd get from someone like that, the more you get in to rabid extremist territory, which of course could represent a bunch of people from a bunch of different places. For example, I'm thinking a lot of the super-right Euros are probably looking at America's Trump situation with a good degree of rabid envy. They hardly need to spend much energy trying to understand it all, as it's no doubt easy fuel for their agendas.

Or he could simply be an alt-righter, utterly devoid of morals and principles as I keep observing, masquerading as someone from a different place merely to seem more legit / balanced.

the most likely scenario is that he isnt canadian, or anything he claims he is. he is most like a middle aged white american trolling us with a far right-wing agenda, using the canadian part and the 'i teach black kids' part to pretend he somehow isnt biased

[Prokorov]

Don't worry about me, I'm legit. If you knew me in real life you would say that I am the furthest from being a racist.

Lol, say the guy who spews nothing but racist anti-black nonsense and supports our racist president.

yeah we wont worry dude your a true humanitarian

[Prokorov]

1) I am not a racist nor a bigot

you are both.

2) Nobody is better than another because they share different political views.

its not political views that make other better then you. its the fact you are a racist homophobic piece of **** that makes others better then you

3) I highly doubt that any of them could kick my ass even collectively. I've fought MMA in my younger days, am a BJJ purple belt and have extensive boxing/muay thai training as well. They are all fat-asses (not that there's anything wrong with that).

there is always someone bigger and tougher then you no matter who you are. and its cowardly to hide behind a keyboard.

I do not share my political views at the workplace because I am smart. There is nothing positive to be gained by doing so.

you dont share them because you'd be fired for being a racist homphobe and likely ostrisized by the community

[Prokorov]

This is too funny. Even though I have explained at length what I meant by those terms but you continue to twist and spin those words. I will not waste my time do it again, afterall how can I beat Mr. Archive at his own game, I cannot. You win on on this one.

what is there to explain? you are such a bigot homophobe you would beat your own son if he was gay?


Sorry pal, it doesnt work that way. if you are going to say such horrible, tragic, bigoted, racist, violent things like that you cant play victem when it gets thrown in your face later.

Freedom of speech doesnt mean freedom from consequences.

[Prokorov]

As a board mod and a human being, I have no problem with 13th Man expressing his opinions on a political thread. I also have no problem with any other poster expressing their opinions on 13th Man's opinions.

At first I thought this was cool, but then the end result is that you just gave free reign for this ass hole to spew a bunch of racist, anti black bull **** on here. I'm not going to sit here, be a member of this forum and read garbage that insinuates that the reason why people who look like me should be shot dead is because a minority of the overall black population engages in crime, just like the rest of every racial/ethnic grouping in society. Nope.

that isn't your fault because you gave this prick the benefit of a doubt, but all it led to was him not even attempting to refute any points being made and him just spouting racist, alt right garbage (which is his typical behavior pattern). So I'm just going to curse the racist piece of **** mother **** er out from here on out *shrugs*

calm down man, you are not doing any good to yourself by throwing xxxx on people...
you are still a great man at heart though...I'd give you that

you shouldnt be here. that scrub Lin isnt here anymore, go to the hawks forum. no need for lin talk here.

i'll pray for you.

[Prokorov]

Sorry but I don't see it that way. It's sad that you guys see all Republican supporters as neo-Nazis and KKKs. I'm sorry but I can't help you with that. If you can't shake that off, then that's not my problem, that's America's problem.

I've posted mountains of articles to suggest that I am more anti-left than anything. Why even have different political groups if you can only accept the views of one? Why even have a political forum if its nothing but a circle-jerk of one political view, then slander anyone that doesn't share your views as a racist?

you may be anti-left, all that matters is you are Pro-Racism and Pro-hurting/beating gays and pro-child abuse.

scum.

[Prokorov]

You support a racist leader or you don't. How is this a dilemma to you for someone who claims he's not racist?

A racist leader who has helped to make unemployment rates at historic lows all across the board? He is making your economy better, why not focus on the good things that he has helped for your country?

growing the economy is not a good reason to be a racist. i dont care if he gives every american 1 million dollars. blacks are still being hunted by cops, he is still calling out black athletes but refuses to say anything about the KKK or neo-nazis.

maybe you are the kind of scumbag who would rather make some extra money instead of improve race issues and racial injustice. it wouldnt surprise me... since you are a giant racist and homophobe

[MrDollarBills]

I will wait to get official ruling on his immigration status but it does not change the fact how horrible of an act he commtted.

This is absolutely hilarious because you didn't wait at all. You pounced on this as soon as Trump and every conservative news outlet brought this up as a distraction to his former campaign manager and lawyer's crimes. You are absolutely prone to being manipulated by Trump and alt-right sources.

The ironic part is the same girl that he pretends to be in mourning about (because lets be real, had a white man killed this poor woman he would not care) would have called him a racist piece of ****:

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The fact that he and other Alt Right scum are using this woman's unfortunate murder as a political rallying cry to demonize and discriminate against undocumented immigrants is not only appalling but you know...racist. But what do you expect from people who have zero moral compass or empathy for other human beings.

[Prokorov]

That is his MO. Trump doesn't care about what other countries think of him, his main goal is to make America great again and that is what he is doing. You guys voted him into office and he's been consistent in delivering what he has promised. Don't like it? Vote him out the next election.

Trumps version of "making america great again" is transfering more wealth back to old rich white dudes and returning to the days of segregation and where it was ok to kill black people without repricautions and say racist slurs without it being a problem.

i want no part of that.


hopefully we wont need to wait until the next election to get him out of office

[MrDollarBills]

You have the same socially political views as neo-Nazis and the KKK. Pretty sure that qualifies.

Sorry but I don't see it that way. It's sad that you guys see all Republican supporters as neo-Nazis and KKKs. I'm sorry but I can't help you with that. If you can't shake that off, then that's not my problem, that's America's problem.

I've posted mountains of articles to suggest that I am more anti-left than anything. Why even have different political groups if you can only accept the views of one? Why even have a political forum if its nothing but a circle-jerk of one political view, then slander anyone that doesn't share your views as a racist?

You support someone who's had documented incidents of racism since the 1970s. And the other side of that is not supporting someone who's had documented incidents of racism since the 1970s. Pretty sure you don't have a leg up on the morals side here.

I don't even know what you're talking about. I follow what Trump is doing right which is a lot of MAGA'ing.

Please tell us how you also beat Gretzky one-on-one and turned down a starting spot with the Raptors because Toronto is too liberal.

I have a lot of life experience and have been through a lot. I am a fighter and this is why I have little sympathy for people that blame society for everything.

This isn't a circle jerk of political views. Everyone on here who participates in this thread have displayed a wide array of political views. the issue here is that your views are aligned with hate, racism, bigotry and discrimination, something that most sane people do not tolerate.

And frankly, people have started coming for your head now because you continue to be obtuse, ignore points backed by facts, and then keep repeating far right wing talking points that are repeatedly debunked. You are a mentally lazy, intellectually dishonest racist and bigoted blowhard who continues to toot his own horn in political conversations for reasons unknown.

You have no sympathy for other people because you are devoid of empathy. You are a sociopath.

[MrDollarBills]

You support a racist leader or you don't. How is this a dilemma to you for someone who claims he's not racist?

A racist leader who has helped to make unemployment rates at historic lows all across the board? He is making your economy better, why not focus on the good things that he has helped for your country?

growing the economy is not a good reason to be a racist. i dont care if he gives every american 1 million dollars. blacks are still being hunted by cops, he is still calling out black athletes but refuses to say anything about the KKK or neo-nazis.

maybe you are the kind of scumbag who would rather make some extra money instead of improve race issues and racial injustice. it wouldnt surprise me... since you are a giant racist and homophobe

Trump's economic policies are actually hurting segments of the economy. His idiot trade war is having a negative impact on Americans already. Wages are stagnant. The tax break given to corporations has not benefited workers since the corporations are hording the savings and are buying back stock.

Trump directly insults a Latino American in public by saying "He speaks perfect English", but we should ignore that because the unemployment rate, which is a direct result of Barack Obama cleaning up George W. Bush's mess, is at a good clip? Please.

[TinmanZBoy]

Sorry to intervene but had to just say sometimes I[b] lurk these threads[/b] and my eyes are opened to some things that people believe. This is one of those times.

me too... just wrote down some lines, got labeled and trashed... what a time... be back lurking...

I'm sad for my country. Its a laughingstock right now.

Well, at least you have freedom to speak, no censored internet... nobody should laugh at America because none of their politics is better...

[bondom34]

me too... just wrote down some lines, got labeled and trashed... what a time... be back lurking...

I'm sad for my country. Its a laughingstock right now.

Well, at least you have freedom to speak, no censored internet... nobody should laugh at America because none of their politics is better...

I'd say a few places are better off right now, and I've never felt that way until about 2 years ago. Most of Europe at this point.

[Roy Tarpley]

I don't know why you guys continue to feed the troll. You waste your time and you end up being dumber for reading his ****.

Block him and starve him out. Your attention to him is sustaining him.

[Prokorov]

me too... just wrote down some lines, got labeled and trashed... what a time... be back lurking...

I'm sad for my country. Its a laughingstock right now.

Well, at least you have freedom to speak, no censored internet... nobody should laugh at America because none of their politics is better...

what are you talking about? the majority of the developed world has freedom of speech.

Canada, England, Denmark, Sweden, Holland, France, Austrailia, finland, poland, portugal, spain hell.. tunisia, zimbabwe....

also, its not just freedom of speech. the US does not rank #1 in any important category. life expectancy, education (and more specific each individual field... math, science, etc) homelessness.... US is nowhere near a world leader in any of those things.

The only things we do well:

-kill people with guns (over twice as many as the next country)
-put people in jail
-Marketing
-Military occupations of other countries

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[MrDollarBills]

Prison reform and abolishing privately owned prisons by law should be on the Democrats post 2020 agenda. I don't expect congress to get anything done after the midterms even if the Dems take back the house/senate unless Trump/Pence are both removed.

Some rando stuff:

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Sessions is going to get fired because he knows damn well he's going to sing like a bird when Mueller comes calling if he hasn't already. Not that I care for Sessions, but it would not be surprising if Trump attempts a Saturday Night Massacre like Nixon did. In normal times that would be an immediate impeachment, because back when Nixon was going off of the rails The GOP weren't a bunch of traitors. Now? Pfft. I don't expect Ryan and McConnell to uphold their oath of office and there are too many lunatics in the House that are Trump cultists.

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This is why i keep saying now is not the time for bickering between the Moderate Dems/Corporate Dems/Socialist Dems. There's room for everyone including Moderate Republicans who don't support this stuff. Vote for every Democrat on the ballot and worry about sorting things out later. I'd rather complain about Pelosi and Schumer's bull **** LATER when things return to some semblance of normalcy. America is increasingly trending towards embracing a lot of progressive ideals that were seen as unrealistic 10 years ago. Things can change but that won't happen if far left liberals are going to play this idiot ass game of not supporting Democrats who aren't as far left as they are. This is why we have Trump now FFS. Bernie Bros need to get their asses in line and cut the crap.

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This is totally the language of an innocent man. Who would ever think this dude would become the face of the Stop Snitching campaign. He's pissed because his former friend David Pecker, CEO of the National Inquirer (who used to run hit pieces in that rag on Trump's behalf) is ratting him out:

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Mueller **** ed Trump so hard by referring Cohen's case over to FBI SDNY. He's in serious trouble and this isn't even about Russia/Obstruction. This is on top of the NY Attorney General opening an investigation into his charity foundation which was overseen by his kids. Can't pardon state charges either.

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^^this is a racist white nationalist conspiracy theory. The walls are closing in so he's throwing meat to the lunatics.

[MrDollarBills]

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This dude is trying to win Ted Cruz's seat in Texas. I hope the DNC is putting a ton of support behind him because clearly he gets it. Definitely could use a calm rational and empathetic voice like his in the Senate instead of Ted Cruz's dumb gutless ass.

[Prokorov]

Privitized prisons are a complete travesty and a prime example of how the richest of the rich will stop at nothing to make money on the backs of the poor and minorities.

-if america is so great, why do we have twice as many prisoners as the next closest country?
-if america is so great, why do we have twice as much gun violence/deaths then the next closest country?
-if america is so great, why do we have so many homeless (600,00 -- 50k veterans, 120k children)?

Americans are in general, fat, lazy entitled, ignorant, people who want nothing more to live in their pretend bubble where there is no racism, no poor people, no corruption and that anyone who is poor or discriminated against must be lazy or a criminal or illegal.

[Prokorov]

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This dude is trying to win Ted Cruz's seat in Texas. I hope the DNC is putting a ton of support behind him because clearly he gets it. Definitely could use a calm rational and empathetic voice like his in the Senate instead of Ted Cruz's dumb gutless ass.

its a great speech, but honestly, anyone with a brain knows that the protests arent about disrespecting the flag, but to protest the civil injustices ans systemic racism in this country.

and to make matters worse, it is the same people who scratch and claw to hold on to the second amendment for dear life that are criticizing these players for excersizing their 1st amendment rights. but it all comes down to this:

1) White kid guns down a school, kills students and teachers:
-White kid is mentally disturbed
-it was his right to own a gun
-second amendment should not let you take our guns away.

2) Black men protest by kneeling at the flag
-these thugs need to be fired
-they have no right to protest the flag
-1st amendment should not apply, protest on your own time.