The Humanist Cafe
Wednesday, October 5, 7 – 8:30 pm
James Bay New Horizons 234 Menzies Street, James Bay
Topic: The US Election Campaign, Part 2: Controversial Candidates for the US Presidency
Moderator: John Pope
As promised in February, the Cafe is returning to this important political issue. Our discussion then was about Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump. Was Sanders robbed of the nomination as Green Party leader Jill Stein declared? http://nypost.com/2016/07/22/leaked-emails-show-how-democrats-screwed-sanders/
Nevertheless, Hillary Clinton is the nominee.
Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton (born October 26,1947)
An American politician and the nominee of the Democratic Party for President of the United States in the 2016 election. She served as the 67th United States Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013, the junior United States Senator representing New York from 2001 to 2009, First Lady of the United States during the presidency of husband Bill Clinton from 1993 to 2001, and First Lady of Arkansas during his governorship from 1979 to 1981 and from 1983 to 1992.
To continue reading click here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillary_Clinton
On the issues: http://www.ontheissues.org/Hillary_Clinton.htm
Clinton’s liabilities: http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/ken-walshs-washington/2013/05/03/hillary-clintons-2016-liabilities
The dark side of Clinton: http://thefreethoughtproject.com/wikileaks-releases-smoking-gun-email-proving-clinton-lying-teeth/
…and…
Donald John Trump, Sr. (born June 14, 1946)
An American business executive and media personality. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump’s career, branding efforts, personal life, wealth, and outspoken manner have made him famous. Since 2015, he is also a candidate for President of the United States in the 2016 election.
For a longer profile on Trump click here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
On the issues: http://www.ontheissues.org/Donald_Trump.htm
Controversial statements made by Donald Trump: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/donald-trump-controversial-comments-2015-article-1.2482124
Comparing the two candidates: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/jun/09/trump-clinton-economy-immigration-gun-control-environment
Recent NY Times poll: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/us/elections/polls.html
Hillary Clinton – Democratic Party 44%
Donald Trump – Republican Party 41%
Gary Johnson – Libertarian Party 8%
Jill Stein – Green Party 4%
Questions:
Is the US media portraying these candidates fairly?
What are the chances of success for Clinton or Trump? As of this date, they are very close in the polls…
What difference will Greens or Libertarians make?
Will the Republican party survive Donald Trump? Will the World?
Will a third (or fourth) party emerge in the USA that could challenge the US 2-party system?
Will Bernie Sanders supporters hold their noses and vote for Clinton?
What is at stake for the USA? What is at stake for the World?
What’s in it for Canada?
One poll reports that one in every four Americans dislike both candidates: http://www.gallup.com/opinion/polling-matters/187652/one-four-americans-dislike-presidential-candidates.aspx What does this say about democracy in the USA?
See you there! Bring some friends.