A Requiem for a Majority: The Republican Retirements

Originally posted by Strangelove
I understand where you're coming from, but I still think you're generalizing.

Of course I'm generalizing. Generalizations can be bad, but not always. It all depends on what you do with it. I just simple have a negative opinion about politicians because of the crap here in Oregon with the local government. I'm really not all the involved or knowledgeable about the federal government.

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
Of course I'm generalizing. Generalizations can be bad, but not always. It all depends on what you do with it. I just simple have a negative opinion about politicians because of the crap here in Oregon with the local government. I'm really not all the involved or knowledgeable about the federal government.

When you say "local", do you mean city level or the state? What do you think about the Speaker of the Oregon House running for the U.S. Senate?

Originally posted by Strangelove
I avoid generalizing at all costs, myself.

When you say "local", do you mean city level or the state? What do you think about the Speaker of the Oregon House running for the U.S. Senate?

So, as a general rule, you avoid all generalizations?

I don't know much about Jeff Merkley.

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
So, as a general rule, you avoid all generalizations?

I don't know much about Jeff Merkley.

I do my best to avoid them because I don't believe in lumping a group of people under one tent. "Democrats are just as bad as Republicans." No. Bad generalization. A) it assumes that all Republicans are bad and B) it assumes that Democrats are all the same.

Originally posted by Strangelove
Nice try 😉

I do my best to avoid them because I don't believe in lumping a group of people under one tent. "Democrats are just as bad as Republicans." No. Bad generalization. A) it assumes that all Republicans are bad and B) it assumes that Democrats are all the same.

Nice try, but that is only your interpretation. The important part is "as bad". That means the "bad" of Democrats is equal to the "bad" of Republicans. It makes not commit about the good.

wow, so...its like..."fallacies are ok when i commit them because i know what im doing...just trust me"

Rep. Rick Renzi (R-AZ) announced he will not seek a new term, resolving months of speculation after his home was raided by the FBI.

And of course, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned yesterday. Good riddance.

I'm a little behind:

On August 31st, Sen. John Warner (R-VA) announced that he would not be seeking another term next year.

and on September 8th, Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) announced that he is also retiring from politics.

And today, the 7th retirement from the House of Representatives: Jim Ramstad of Minnesota announced he will not seek re-election.

All are "golden" pickup opportunities for Democrats.