Subdeacon Joe Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn07dv4mrg2o Quote “I’m a ‘never Trump’ guy. I never liked him.” “My god what an idiot.” “I find him reprehensible.” That was from JD Vance in interviews and on Twitter in 2016, when the publication of his memoir Hillbilly Elegy catapulted him to fame. A few short years later, Mr Vance transformed himself into one of Trump’s steadfast allies. If the article is accurate, a rather hard-scrabble youth but pulled himself out of it. Great that he's on the younger end. Also former military, and worked in business. Not a career politician. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 Without getting political, with that beard he looks like President Grant! And he was a Marine! Might have to get his book. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted July 15 Author Share Posted July 15 (edited) 2 hours ago, Trailrider #896 said: And he was a Marine! Might have to get his book. Which means he's already "pledged his life, his fortune, and his sacred Honor to defend and protect the Constitution of the United States of America. " Edited July 15 by Subdeacon Joe 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 I like the VP choice, I was hoping Tim Scott but Vice President JD Vance has a nice ring to it and his military background will help immensely in the not to distant future. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/07/15/jd-vance-55-things-trump-vp-00167882 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooky Slim Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 1 hour ago, Trailrider #896 said: Without getting political, with that beard he looks like President Grant! And he was a Marine! Might have to get his book. I'm interested in giving that a read myself 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 Ohio boy! Great story behind this guy! I voted for him for Senator. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 We're watching Hillbilly Elegy on Netflix right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tell Sackett SASS 18436 Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 They were saying on Fox that he was the only one on the short list who didn’t run against Trump for president!! Interesting opinion…. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Kane Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 He is obviously very intelligent and articulate. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 i agree , i like him , we shall see how it plays out , 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted July 16 Author Share Posted July 16 26 minutes ago, Tell Sackett SASS 18436 said: They were saying on Fox that he was the only one on the short list who didn’t run against Trump for president!! Interesting opinion…. Especially considering his 2016 comments about Trump. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 I figure it can only get worse if nothing changes. I've said it before, I wish an election would happen where I could actually vote FOR a candidate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 (edited) His Backstory based on his book "Hillbilly Elegy" which was made into a movie directed by Ron Howard Edited July 16 by Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 (edited) 3 hours ago, Eyesa Horg said: I figure it can only get worse if nothing changes. I've said it before, I wish an election would happen where I could actually vote FOR a candidate. Well I am voting FOR a candidate! Guess who! Hint: His ear is a little messed up right now! Edited July 16 by Rye Miles #13621 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 On 7/15/2024 at 7:04 PM, Subdeacon Joe said: Especially considering his 2016 comments about Trump. but im hearing they enjoy each others company in spite of past political comments , this might work out , what little i know of him i like im trying to learn more 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted July 17 Author Share Posted July 17 6 minutes ago, watab kid said: but im hearing they enjoy each others company in spite of past political comments , this might work out , what little i know of him i like im trying to learn more I saw a clip of an interview when he was asked about that, said something like, "When you're wrong you should change your mind." On a slightly different note, "Those are also my pronouns" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 1 hour ago, Subdeacon Joe said: I saw a clip of an interview when he was asked about that, said something like, "When you're wrong you should change your mind." On a slightly different note, "Those are also my pronouns" OK , im still learning , we all know how to listen in the internet after ll these years , ill watch , read , listen and then make up my mind , 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 6 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: Well I am voting FOR a candidate! Guess who! Hint: His ear is a little messed up right now! me too , been with him for those reasons and others since he first set foot in the first race , i predicted his win at work and everyone thought i was crazy - but then they were all young enough to be my children then , they had a different tune when he won , i believe he means what he says as far as the love and best intention for the country , always have , he had no reason to lie like a lot of political lifers do , he was sain enough to modify his views as he got the feel of the country - and he threw the hot potatoe back to the states to let the population speak as they may , this i believe is where it belongs , not in the federal hands with all the federal money , its in the hands of the people and they are paying as they go based on their decisions , i know what i believe and live by , everyone else has to stand their ground and pay their own way in this , its how it should be .........live with what you choose and pay your own fare , no matter how many times some dem screams women's health - there is a second life involved ......one that has no voice .......just sayin , make your choice and pay your way then live with what you did , now that issue is over - the dems keep claiming trump lies , i want to know specifics , i know biden does - no military deaths on his watch , uncle eaten by cannibals' , so many places he was when the civil rights riots happened - selma with dr king , with mandella in SA , so many we dont even count anymore , he was democrat for many decades - that is true , but he has lied for all of those decades and never got called out on it , 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 Just began reading J.D.'s best selling book. Early in I am sold on the man. Read the book. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted July 17 Author Share Posted July 17 13 minutes ago, watab kid said: OK , im still learning , we all know how to listen in the internet after ll these years , ill watch , read , listen and then make up my mind , I'm still learning about him, too. Someone commented about his business endeavors, that he's out for himself-something like that-but isn't that part of what our republic is about? He pulled himself out of hard scrabble roots, put on our country's uniform, studied law, wrote a book, worked in commodities, made his fortune, then decided that it's time to serve again. All before he was 40 years old. I'm still learning, but what I've seen so far, I like. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 53 minutes ago, Subdeacon Joe said: I'm still learning about him, too. Someone commented about his business endeavors, that he's out for himself-something like that-but isn't that part of what our republic is about? He pulled himself out of hard scrabble roots, put on our country's uniform, studied law, wrote a book, worked in commodities, made his fortune, then decided that it's time to serve again. All before he was 40 years old. I'm still learning, but what I've seen so far, I like. thats what i have learned as well - coal miner roots and worked hard , served well , made good , now giving back , but unlike some like a few billionaires we all know and fund politics he is choosing to serve instead , putting himself out there , lets see how it plays out , but so far , i like him too , young enough to make a good mark and serve on , unlike those we have been offered recently , 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 22 hours ago, Rip Snorter said: Just began reading J.D.'s best selling book. Early in I am sold on the man. Read the book. I did. Still noodling on Vance’s behavior since the book. Must confess that I’m intrigued. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 after his acceptance tonight im now well in his court , i think not only a great choice for VP but a great candidate for four years from now as president , 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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