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Larkmarn Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Hello, I love you
#255101: Sep 19th 2018 at 1:42:33 PM

[up][up] When I initially heard that reported, it was described as "the Administration slashed the cap on refugees" which, for a glorious, brief moment I interpreted as "did away with the cap entirely."

That was a nice two seconds.

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Wyldchyld (Old as dirt)
#255102: Sep 19th 2018 at 4:25:21 PM

Kavanaugh may be scum, but I dunno if he's an attempted rapist. Of course, Christine Blasey Ford's accusations must be taken seriously.

I believe every such accusation must be taken seriously.

But at this point? It's "he said, she said". And I don't want to downplay women coming forward and pulling the rug of patriarchy out from under them all, but memory is damn deceptive.

That may be so. But they have also therapist notes from 2012. Part of her accusation has been that what happened had a lasting impact on her, resulting in her having couple's therapy in 2012 with her husband. What happened got discussed then and the therapist took notes.

So, at the very least, what she is saying now can be compared to what she said six years ago.

If my post doesn't mention a giant flying sperm whale with oversized teeth and lionfish fins for flippers, it just isn't worth reading.
TacticalFox88 from USA Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Dating the Doctor
#255103: Sep 19th 2018 at 5:29:32 PM

If...(when...?) he gets confirmed, it's going to galvanize women even more so.

1992 was the Year of the Woman.

No doubt 2018 is shaping to be the same as well. Though you can probably add People of color to that list, as well.

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CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#255104: Sep 19th 2018 at 5:58:10 PM

I hope the Democrats realize Mc Connell's threat is a hollow one. He's not going to give them an inch even if they do back down.

Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.
kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#255105: Sep 19th 2018 at 6:15:37 PM

[up]Again, the article's from July. If Mc Connel hasn't done it by now, he's not going to do it.

Anyway, Roy Moore calls on the GOP to support Kavanugh and take a stand.

I shouldn't have to say why this is... problematic.

Edited by kkhohoho on Sep 19th 2018 at 8:17:48 AM

CrimsonZephyr Would that it were so simple. from Massachusetts Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
Would that it were so simple.
#255106: Sep 19th 2018 at 6:23:25 PM

[up]"Kavanaugh: Child Molester-Approved!"

"For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die."
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#255107: Sep 19th 2018 at 6:30:51 PM

Shit sticks together.

Disgusted, but not surprised
CrimsonZephyr Would that it were so simple. from Massachusetts Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
Would that it were so simple.
#255108: Sep 19th 2018 at 6:45:23 PM

Creep recognizes creep.

"For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die."
AngelusNox Warder of the damned from The guard of the gates of oblivion Since: Dec, 2014 Relationship Status: Married to the job
RainehDaze Nero Fangirl (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
Nero Fangirl
#255110: Sep 19th 2018 at 7:20:38 PM

I will say one thing in Kavanaugh's defence: there's been no indication he's shared Moore's inclinations, since he was roughly the same age as Ford.

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#255111: Sep 19th 2018 at 7:59:09 PM

When the best thing you can say about someone is "at least he's (maybe) not a pedophilic rapist too"...

Edited by M84 on Sep 19th 2018 at 10:58:41 PM

Disgusted, but not surprised
RainehDaze Nero Fangirl (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
Nero Fangirl
#255112: Sep 19th 2018 at 8:02:47 PM

For one, it's still a big difference.

And it's just bad in general to make unfounded accusations.

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#255113: Sep 19th 2018 at 8:05:01 PM

[up]Was anyone here accusing him of being a pedophile too? And no, Angelus making a mocking suggestion to add Kavanaugh's name to that pic and me including a "maybe" doesn't count.

Disgusted, but not surprised
TacticalFox88 from USA Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Dating the Doctor
#255114: Sep 19th 2018 at 8:05:52 PM

Every time you lower the bar for Republicans they, without fail, will always fall short of it.

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M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#255115: Sep 19th 2018 at 8:07:46 PM

That's one of the worst things about this administration. It's doing its best to lower the bar further and further in an attempt to normalize its behavior.

Kind of like how gamers have gotten used to, with some even defending, the AAA gaming industry's monetization schemes.

Edited by M84 on Sep 19th 2018 at 11:10:26 PM

Disgusted, but not surprised
speedyboris Since: Feb, 2010
#255116: Sep 19th 2018 at 8:44:28 PM

So did anyone actually get that emergency text test from the White House yesterday? I never got one, not that I'm all that broken up about it.

Edited by speedyboris on Sep 19th 2018 at 10:44:09 AM

CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#255117: Sep 19th 2018 at 8:44:38 PM

Seriously, I'm half expecting someone to suggest the Purge in Congress.

Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.
Ingonyama Since: Jan, 2001
#255118: Sep 19th 2018 at 8:56:15 PM

[up][up]I thought that was supposed to happen tomorrow?

CrimsonZephyr Would that it were so simple. from Massachusetts Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
Would that it were so simple.
#255119: Sep 19th 2018 at 9:11:52 PM

[up][up]No Congressman is going to suggest the Purge. They live and work in a city full of put-upon black people who would love the chance to kill a Republican scot-free.

"For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die."
CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#255120: Sep 19th 2018 at 9:17:06 PM

That's why they write in their immunity!

Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.
Voltron64 Since: Jul, 2016
#255121: Sep 19th 2018 at 9:27:09 PM

[up] You think that would save ‘em?

kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#255122: Sep 19th 2018 at 9:37:02 PM

REPUBLICANS: Remember folks, the Purge may be starting tonight, but that's no reason to panic. We've got immunity!

POOR ASS BLACK PEOPLE WITH NOTHING TO LOSE: You think we give a shit?

REPUBLICANS: ...I think we gravely miscalculated.

tclittle Professional Forum Ninja from Somewhere Down in Texas Since: Apr, 2010
unknowing from somewhere.. Since: Mar, 2014
#255124: Sep 19th 2018 at 11:38:28 PM

That remind the some warhammer player said "the republican think they are high elves, the world shield who stand behind even if the world fall behind them

the druuchi is what they really are"

[up]They really did that?

"My Name is Bolt, Bolt Crank and I dont care if you believe or not"
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#255125: Sep 20th 2018 at 12:30:35 AM

Complete with the standard bullshit "I'm sorry you were offended" non-apology and claiming they were "misunderstood"!

"The ad was not meant to disparage Hindu customs or traditions in any way. We offer our sincerest apologies to anyone that was offended by the ad. Obviously, that was not the intent."

Edited by M84 on Sep 21st 2018 at 3:30:18 AM

Disgusted, but not surprised

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