Anti-conservative bias in legal employment? Forum

[Devlin]

1) Why are y'all feeding this troll?
2) Why has this not been reported/outed for anonymous abuse?

[smaug]

boredom

[Anonymous User]

1) Why are y'all feeding this troll?
2) Why has this not been reported/outed for anonymous abuse?

Holy sh*t, you can't even support a conservative candidate on an online forum without being accused of "abuse" and forcibly "outed"? America is so done here.

[rinkrat19]

1) Why are y'all feeding this troll?

Because the property section of Emanuel's MBE book is killing me.

[A. Nony Mouse]

1) Why are y'all feeding this troll?
2) Why has this not been reported/outed for anonymous abuse?

Holy sh*t, you can't even support a conservative candidate on an online forum without being accused of "abuse" and forcibly "outed"? America is so done here.

Of course you can. Claiming to support the batshit crazy one leads to the suspicion that you're a troll. Or batshit crazy, of course.

[Anonymous User]

Pretty interesting how not a single person in this thread has actually engaged any substantive policy proposals of Trump's. All the posts are either ad hominem attacks or ginned-up outrage that I'm using the term 'illegal' to describe illegal aliens.

It's sort of hard to engage in substantive discussion. Even if we were to take Trump seriously (and why would we?), the question remains, beyond "illegals are bad" what is his policy? What's his solution?

And more on topic, I highly doubt you'd be judged or biased. I have experience working in the office of a pretty controversial conservative congressperson, as do a few of my peers. The general rule is, try to avoid political conversations at work, unless it's with someone you know well (even then, try to keep it light and civil). Working for Trump won't hurt you. Spouting offensive ideologies in an interview setting will.

[nreese970]

this flame has potential

op please describe your life in trump's america

thx

- not losing my job to an america-hating immigrant who I have to train to be my replacement
- not being shot randomly on the street by an illegal alien felon who should have been deported
- not having to pay the local government to police slums filled with illegals
- not having social services/education drained by illegals
- fewer prisons overflowing with illegals
- not signing trade deals with other countries that only benefit the rich and screw american workers

trololololol

[crazycanuck]

*Rants about China stealing American jobs*

*Owns clothing line that manufactures everything in China*

Trump 2016!!!!

[Anonymous User]

Pretty interesting how not a single person in this thread has actually engaged any substantive policy proposals of Trump's. All the posts are either ad hominem attacks or ginned-up outrage that I'm using the term 'illegal' to describe illegal aliens.

It's sort of hard to engage in substantive discussion. Even if we were to take Trump seriously (and why would we?), the question remains, beyond "illegals are bad" what is his policy? What's his solution?

And more on topic, I highly doubt you'd be judged or biased. I have experience working in the office of a pretty controversial conservative congressperson, as do a few of my peers. The general rule is, try to avoid political conversations at work, unless it's with someone you know well (even then, try to keep it light and civil). Working for Trump won't hurt you. Spouting offensive ideologies in an interview setting will.

Thank you for this thoughtful reply. I really do avoid talking politics at work, and if I do volunteer for Trump or another Republican this election cycle, I'm not going to put that on my resume. But I'm worried my current/future employers will still somehow find out and hold it against me.

[Elston Gunn]

They won't if you don't tell them. But I suspect you will tell them.

[nreese970]

Pretty interesting how not a single person in this thread has actually engaged any substantive policy proposals of Trump's. All the posts are either ad hominem attacks or ginned-up outrage that I'm using the term 'illegal' to describe illegal aliens.

It's sort of hard to engage in substantive discussion. Even if we were to take Trump seriously (and why would we?), the question remains, beyond "illegals are bad" what is his policy? What's his solution?

And more on topic, I highly doubt you'd be judged or biased. I have experience working in the office of a pretty controversial conservative congressperson, as do a few of my peers. The general rule is, try to avoid political conversations at work, unless it's with someone you know well (even then, try to keep it light and civil). Working for Trump won't hurt you. Spouting offensive ideologies in an interview setting will.

Thank you for this thoughtful reply. I really do avoid talking politics at work, and if I do volunteer for Trump or another Republican this election cycle, I'm not going to put that on my resume. But I'm worried my current/future employers will still somehow find out and hold it against me.

Even though you're a troll let's pretend you aren't. If you're actually interested in working for a Republican candidate, work for a mainstream candidate that won't haunt you. Kasich, Bush, Walker (shudder), Gingrich (when he runs again), etc. No one on Capitol Hill, Wall St, or in the V10 firms will think you're capable of serious legal or intellectual thought if you decide to side with the blumbering idiot and part-time roadkill stand-in that is Trump

[Devlin]

1) Why are y'all feeding this troll?

Because the property section of Emanuel's MBE book is killing me.

Fair enough. I do consumer law essays to feel better about myself.

[acijku2]

90% sure this is flame, why you going anonymous big guy? Also this is some fun reading if you are real.

http://www.politifact.com/personalities ... tatements/

[kjartan]

SBL, is that you?

[lacrossebrother]

I would value it on a resume, because it would show a willingness to represent a client despite his reputation. That's the definition of professional.

[Holly Golightly]

I would value it on a resume, because it would show a willingness to represent a client despite his reputation being a complete moron and outspoken racist. That's the definition of professional.

FTFY

[JusticeJackson]

1 - in general the lawyers I knew tend to lean left, but there's tons of exceptions. I work at a firm that tends to lean way left, which I think is odd because lots of our clients are super conservative.
2 - don't talk politics at work. Don't talk politics with anyone if you aren't 100% sure s/he agrees with you. Don't talk politics if you're not running for politics. Just try not to talk about politics.
3 - where do you live that this illegal alien rant has any relevance to your life? Just wondering.

[jbagelboy]

there's absolutely no way this troll job is an on topic

even if OP is sincere it's not at all on topic

[jbagelboy]

also this kind of garbage, even in jest, furthers the myth of the "liberal media," the "liberal agenda" and the persecution of the white male conservative in mainstream america. when in fact the opposite is true. structurally speaking you'd be far more likely targeted as a social marxist at a private corporate law practice than as a fiscal conservative. (also any true redistributionist working at a law firm is a hypocrite).

I guess it's true that openly hating the gays, the jews and the immigrants is no longer kosher and if you express those beliefs you may face negative career consequences, but on the whole it's safe to say that's a positive development.

[dixiecupdrinking]

You guys could have made this a lot more fun.

[Mack.Hambleton]

That feel when an illegal takes my biglaw job

[Anonymous User]

Maybe an oddity. Those I’ve talked to who are for Trump, really like him. The majority (mainly millennial) think he is a buffoon, clown, etc. but when I ask them who they like there is suddenly a deer in the headlights silence. Perhaps too embarrassed to say Bush, Christie or even Marco? Seems to me that the whole Rep thing is up for grabs. My only prediction is that during the upcoming debate, Trump will not disappoint.

BTW: Watercooler talk today was mainly about [G.W.] Bush charging the wounded veterans organization $100k to speak. Just when you thought the Bush brand couldn't be further tarnished.

[starry eyed]

Maybe an oddity. Those I’ve talked to who are for Trump, really like him. The majority (mainly millennial) think he is a buffoon, clown, etc. but when I ask them who they like there is suddenly a deer in the headlights silence. Perhaps too embarrassed to say Bush, Christie or even Marco? Seems to me that the whole Rep thing is up for grabs. My only prediction is that during the upcoming debate, Trump will not disappoint.

BTW: Watercooler talk today was mainly about [G.W.] Bush charging the wounded veterans organization $100k to speak. Just when you thought the Bush brand couldn't be further tarnished.

we don't have to worry about millenials though, they're too good to vote

and bc they don't want to support a mainstream candidate. ie. any of them

my prediction: trump loses the rep nomination, runs as 3rd party, splits the rep vote ---> 8 years of hillary.

[lavarman84]

Maybe an oddity. Those I’ve talked to who are for Trump, really like him. The majority (mainly millennial) think he is a buffoon, clown, etc. but when I ask them who they like there is suddenly a deer in the headlights silence. Perhaps too embarrassed to say Bush, Christie or even Marco? Seems to me that the whole Rep thing is up for grabs. My only prediction is that during the upcoming debate, Trump will not disappoint.

BTW: Watercooler talk today was mainly about [G.W.] Bush charging the wounded veterans organization $100k to speak. Just when you thought the Bush brand couldn't be further tarnished.

we don't have to worry about millenials though, they're too good to vote

and bc they don't want to support a mainstream candidate. ie. any of them

my prediction: trump loses the rep nomination, runs as 3rd party, splits the rep vote ---> 8 years of hillary.

If it's Hillary vs. Jeb, I won't be voting.

[J9ofDiamonds]

this flame has potential

op please describe your life in trump's america

thx

- not losing my job to an america-hating immigrant who I have to train to be my replacement
- not being shot randomly on the street by an illegal alien felon who should have been deported
- not having to pay the local government to police slums filled with illegals
- not having social services/education drained by illegals
- fewer prisons overflowing with illegals
- not signing trade deals with other countries that only benefit the rich and screw american workers

trololololol

solid troll job OP