View Full Version : Harris and... Walz?
eddiememphis
08-06-2024, 08:05
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/03/who-is-tim-walz-potential-vp-kamala-harris
The Minnesota governor has delivered progressive policies in his state and has a history of swaying Republican districts.
Walz, 60, was born and raised in small-town Nebraska. He became a teacher, first in China, then in Nebraska and finally in Mankato, Minnesota, where he taught geography and coached the high school football team. He was the faculty adviser for the school?s first gay-straight alliance chapter in 1999, long before Democrats nationally stood for gay rights.
"Frankly, a lot of politicians are just not normal people," said David Hogg, a gun control advocate and a Walz fan. "They just don't know how to talk to normal people."
Well, if little Hogg is a fan, he has to be great!
I've already read that he retired to avoid Iraq. No idea if true.
The military background balances Vance in soundbites. Also Tulsi is predicting one of the early things KH would do is get us into a fight going to prove she has balls, so Walz could be useful to keep her away from microphones other than reading from a script.
Interdasting that they didn't bother trying to use the VP selection to help in a contested state, probably because the fraud is already on schedule.
Retired Army Command Sergeant Major seems like a plus.
He used to be a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment, then began supporting universal background checks and red flag laws. No idea what his position is on "assault weapon" bans.
Also he strongly supports "gender affirming care" for minors.
eddiememphis
08-06-2024, 17:49
I listened to the radio and did a bit more research on him.
Super lefty.
Pro-everything. Tampons in boy's rooms. Riots are peaceful, fuck tha police, etc.
“Don’t ever shy away from our progressive values,” Walz said. “One person’s socialism is another person’s neighborliness.”
Vice Presidents rarely have an effect of the tickets of either party so he's another Tim Kaine.
eddiememphis
08-06-2024, 17:55
No idea what his position is on "assault weapon" bans.
https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/2024-election/tim-walz-gun-control-policy-changes/
During his campaign, Walz said he donated all the money he had ever gotten from the NRA to charity and made a public push for background checks for people purchasing firearms. He also spoke out in favor of a ban on assault weapons.
"I know basic gun safety isn't a threat to my rights. It's about keeping our kids safe," Walz said last month about his evolution on the issue. "I had an 'A' rating from the NRA. Now I get straight 'F's'. And I sleep just fine."
" I know that there's no place for weapons of war in our schools, or in our churches, or in our banks, or anywhere else people are just trying to live their lives without fear,"...
Retired Army Command Sergeant Major seems like a plus.
He used to be a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment, then began supporting universal background checks and red flag laws. No idea what his position is on "assault weapon" bans.
Also he strongly supports "gender affirming care" for minors.
A retired CSM is almost never a plus. Especially if he was reduced in rank to MSG because he never went to the proper NCOES for SGM/CSM, as is the current scuttlebutt (Stolen Valor is hunting down the truth). His position on anything doesn't matter. He's now the Dem VP pick. He will follow the party. But he is on record as supporting such bans, based on this NYT article:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/01/us/nra-tim-walz-guns.html
TEAMRICO
08-06-2024, 18:23
Retired Army Command Sergeant Major seems like a plus.
Deployment and Promotion: In late summer 2003, Walz deployed with the 1-125th Field Artillery Battalion to Italy for Operation Enduring Freedom. Upon returning to Minnesota in 2004, he was conditionally promoted to Command Sergeant Major but did not meet the conditions required for that promotion.
Quitting Before Deployment: In early 2005, as his unit prepared for mobilization to Iraq, Walz abruptly quit, leaving his fellow soldiers without leadership. His rationale—claiming he needed to retire to run for Congress—has been challenged by the retired sergeants major, who argue he could have sought permission to run while remaining in service.
Scanker19
08-06-2024, 18:34
Harris/Walz sounds like a shitty radio I wouldn’t want to use. Also I’ve had enough bad run ins with CSMs to never vote for one.
Harris/Walz sounds like a shitty radio I wouldn’t want to use. Also I’ve had enough bad run ins with CSMs to never vote for one.
Indeed. I was only in 6 years, but I can count on 1 hand and have fingers left over for the number of CSM's that ever left a good impression, personally. Sure there's examples out there of great Senior NCO leadership, but goodness are they few and far between in the actual ranks. I'd imagine CSM in a NG unit isn't exactly cream of the crop given the smaller pool they have to work with. Are there awesome NG CSM's? Of course! But they are by and large the exception and not the rule. Same with AD.
As for the ARSOF CSMs, I have no personal experience. I'd imagine they are somewhat generally better. Perhaps I'm wrong.
ETA: The two CSMs who made the most positive impressions on me were CSM Robert Gallagher (https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2014/10/22/csm-who-fought-in-panama-somalia-and-iraq-dies-at-52/) and CSM (later SMA) Dan Dailey.
Gallagher was my Brigade CSM in OIF 3, 1st Brigade, 3ID. Gallagher had a lot of time w/ Ranger Regiment, so I hesitate to consider him pure non-SOF AD insofar as the leadership I saw in him. He was an absolute badass. He wasn't some goof who thought he had to act tough. The man oozed toughness. He was no nonsense, but also approachable. Not in a buddy way, but you knew that if you took him an issue the answer would be fair even if not wanted. He was a Ranger with time in combat with Batt. Not a grunt or scout or anyone in that Brigade was going to think he was just another doofus Bde CSM. The man was tough, solid, badass, and that allowed him to have the respect needed to fulfill that role on a very difficult deployment.
Dailey was my Brigade CSM at 3rd Brigade, 4ID. Dailey, hate him or love him, was honestly a solid leader. He might have been a little too idealistic, but he wasn't a jackass like some other SMAs of recent memory were. As a Brigade CSM, he was keenly aware of the warfighting stance of his unit, and that while standards were indeed important, he wasn't wont to be a weirdo about it that I ever saw. He understood conventional army uniformity, but not at the expense of the Soldier's ability to do their job. He was charismatic and held the attention of a formation well. He was excited to be there. He was excited to be the senior enlisted leader in the Brigade, in hopes of keeping it healthy and on mission. But he was honestly excited to be around Soldiers. And he cared.
Retired Army Command Sergeant Major seems like a plus.
Deployment and Promotion: In late summer 2003, Walz deployed with the 1-125th Field Artillery Battalion to Italy for Operation Enduring Freedom. Upon returning to Minnesota in 2004, he was conditionally promoted to Command Sergeant Major but did not meet the conditions required for that promotion.
Quitting Before Deployment: In early 2005, as his unit prepared for mobilization to Iraq, Walz abruptly quit, leaving his fellow soldiers without leadership. His rationale—claiming he needed to retire to run for Congress—has been challenged by the retired sergeants major, who argue he could have sought permission to run while remaining in service.
Holy shit.
How does someone even quit the Army? Especially just prior to deployment? How was that even allowed to happen?
.455_Hunter
08-06-2024, 18:52
Also I?ve had enough bad run ins with CSMs to never vote for one.
The Divisional CSM and myself did not get along. He first got upset when I negated his "request" to chapter out a fatboy E5 with an MOS density of one on a 15,000 soldier installation. This mindless thought process perfectly fit his 11Z50 background. I also had to order him out of my AO after he had a Super Karen hissy fit about my UM84 being in lefty crossdraw configuration (Well, because I am lefty and my promask is where my strongside holster should go).
Yeah, some of them are sketchy. I am sure Waltz fits the bill...
.455_Hunter
08-06-2024, 19:07
Double tap.
Holy shit.
How does someone even quit the Army? Especially just prior to deployment? How was that even allowed to happen?
He submitted his retirement packet and HRC approved it, or whatever the NG equivalent is.
eddiememphis
08-07-2024, 08:57
A full day later...
The left is in love with him.
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4814697-kamala-harris-made-a-brilliant-pick-with-tim-walz/
Kamala Harris made a brilliant pick with Tim Walz
https://www.vox.com/politics/365416/tim-walz-kamala-harris-vp-vice-president-democrats-left
As a non-leftist beloved by the left, Walz is ideally suited to expand Harris?s appeal across the ideological spectrum.
https://newrepublic.com/article/184637/tim-walz-great-sign-workers
Tim Walz Is a Great Sign for Workers
The Right thinks it is a great pick as well.
https://www.dailywire.com/news/harris-picks-walz-for-vp-i-am-delighted-the-mask-is-off?topStoryPosition=5
Harris Picks Walz For VP. I Am Delighted
https://www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-jolt/kamala-harriss-first-big-mistake/
Democrats are now saddled with a presidential ticket top-heavy with progressivism.
https://reason.com/2024/08/06/tim-walz-was-a-covid-19-tyrant/
Tim Walz Was a COVID-19 Tyrant
The guy's record is as far left as can be. This is being described as the most far left ticket in history- by both sides.
The left thinks it's great as an affirmation that their views are becoming more palatable and mainstream.
The right thinks it's great because it will be easily defeated once people realize the policy positions of the candidates.
Walz just came out as anti 1st Amendment and wants the power to "shut down" (and possibly even prosecute) speech he disagrees with.
So if they get "elected," perhaps one day American citizens will have homes raided over an objectionable meme they shared, as in Germany and the UK.
Do you suppose Harris and Walz have ‘people’ that make sure her pants suit doesn’t clash with his sports coat when they are together?
Walz uses the term "neighborliness" a lot referencing socialism/communism.
Wonder when Harris or Walz will do an off script interview of some sort? Surely the media aren't going to run cover for them for the next 80-90 days.
I look forward to the debates, that is if the two of them aren't too afraid to do it, at least one.
You have to love the left media lap dogs pushing that staged candid phone call when Harris told Walt he was her pick for VP. She kept shaking her head like NO while she was talking to him. That is a body language trait of a deceitful person.
Fox just showed an interview taken in Downtown Minneapolis TODAY of boarded up buildings that were abandoned from the riots in May 2020. These were vibrant busy hip places that the public won’t sent foot in today. Walz is responsible for that, I was shocked at the footage,
He is a smug prick that will be a great puppet for Kamala. Hard to believe she picked him.
eddiememphis
08-07-2024, 20:53
Do you suppose Harris and Walz have ?people? that make sure her pants suit doesn?t clash with his sports coat when they are together?
No. He quit.
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eddiememphis
08-12-2024, 09:44
Now Walz is claiming he misspoke about firing weapons of war in a war zone. Oops.
The website is no longer claiming he is a Command Master. Oops.
He did say the 1st Amendment does not protect "hate speech". Huh?
https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/08/actually-tim-walz-the-first-amendment-does-protect-misinformation-and-hate-speech/
https://reason.com/volokh/2024/08/08/vp-candidate-tim-walz-on-theres-no-guarantee-to-free-speech-on-misinformation-or-hate-speech-and-especially-around-our-democracy/
Herpes and Wartz 2024
Keep up the burn!
Yeah it?s a bit mean. But I hope it sticks in your brain forever.
But folks, folks, remember JD Vance is weird. Really weird. Definitely not weird that Walz shakes hands with his wife. Or that he is a Commie. Or that his wife kept her window down to better be able to smell the burning rubber during the mostly peaceful protests her Husband aided and abetted through the DSA.
colorider
08-22-2024, 09:21
Waltz is simply an oaf. WTF is up with him walking like a doofus and flapping his arms like he is entertaining children at a Disney venue?. It's like he's trying to come off as a simpleton doofus. Well, he pretty much is but the way he is acting is HARDLY that of a VP. Shows you how low things have become with the Democrats, and unfortunately 50% of voters. Voting on anything but policy and the security of the US and its people. Harris/Waltz is the worst of the worst, and they have a good chance of winning. God help us all and this country if that happens. We've had 3.5 years of saying "I told ya so", and people are going to vote for things to get worse! Simply because, black female and anyone but Trump. Fucking scary.
Waltz is simply an oaf. WTF is up with him walking like a doofus and flapping his arms like he is entertaining children at a Disney venue?. It's like he's trying to come off as a simpleton doofus.
He's acting like he thinks a celebrity rock star would... astronomical ego on that one, very narcissistic... it's all about him.
That is the last person who should be a heartbeat away from the Presidency. Such a one would rule like a tyrant without checks and balances. He wants to be the most famous and powerful man on the planet, and fuck everything and everyone else. He would destroy America.
And the Bilderbergs are smiling.....
eddiememphis
08-24-2024, 15:38
Simply because, black female and anyone but Trump.
If the Republicans had any balls and had told Trump "No thanks", they would be running away with this.
Instead, the anyone but Trump voters are making this a contest.
Aloha_Shooter
08-25-2024, 09:55
He submitted his retirement packet and HRC approved it, or whatever the NG equivalent is.
Despite the fact he still had 2 years left on his contract. Meanwhile the Leftist media is pissing all over people like Vance and Gabbard who actually went to the sandbox because they're not supporting The Agenda. I'd like to get more background on Walz's time with the NG; I've known good people who shift from active duty to NG or Reserves (one guy got shafted by the RIF as an O-3 and ended up as an O-8 in the Reserves) and I've seen people who sign up for the NG figuring it's a low risk way to pad their resumes or get some benefits at the end.
Despite the fact he still had 2 years left on his contract. Meanwhile the Leftist media is pissing all over people like Vance and Gabbard who actually went to the sandbox because they're not supporting The Agenda. I'd like to get more background on Walz's time with the NG; I've known good people who shift from active duty to NG or Reserves (one guy got shafted by the RIF as an O-3 and ended up as an O-8 in the Reserves) and I've seen people who sign up for the NG figuring it's a low risk way to pad their resumes or get some benefits at the end.
I’m not disagreeing. But, he didn’t just go awol. He retired. That had to go through the channels to do so, even if helped along.
I don’t like the guy. I think he’s a scuzzy weirdo. Regardless of that he put in a retirement packet and it was approved. Without assistance from someone who could influence it to get waivers signed, corners cut, and a very liberal understanding of commander’s discretion on how to implement a regulation? No idea.
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