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SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#283876: Jun 27th 2019 at 6:37:43 PM

Harris meanwhile comes across as the Only Sane Man.

PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#283878: Jun 27th 2019 at 6:38:45 PM

[up][up]Oh, yes, she's easily the stand-out here.

i'm tired, my friend
Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#283879: Jun 27th 2019 at 6:41:05 PM

Can we not call an adult professional a "bratty girl"?

I don't care how she's acting, that's just a gross way to describe her.

"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji Yang
LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#283880: Jun 27th 2019 at 6:42:38 PM

What exactly is Ms. Williamson the author of? What's her area of expertise?

Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#283881: Jun 27th 2019 at 6:43:00 PM

IIRC she's a self-help guru.

Possibly with some New Age bullshit mixed in.

"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji Yang
wisewillow She/her Since: May, 2011
She/her
#283882: Jun 27th 2019 at 6:44:24 PM

The self help guru is the first person to call out American imperialism screwing over Central America. surprised

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#283883: Jun 27th 2019 at 6:44:34 PM

I guess that explains the anti-vaxxer stuff.

Disgusted, but not surprised
SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#283884: Jun 27th 2019 at 6:44:35 PM

[up][up][up][up][up] Apologies, though I find it amusing that you find that more offensive that when I called her a dumbass.

Edited by SatoshiBakura on Jun 27th 2019 at 9:45:24 AM

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#283885: Jun 27th 2019 at 6:45:41 PM

[up]See, that's more of a "neutral" insult.

Disgusted, but not surprised
wisewillow She/her Since: May, 2011
She/her
#283886: Jun 27th 2019 at 6:46:02 PM

Bratty child is gendered; dumbass isn’t.

Also, uh, Williamson may be a kook but she is right, we’ve screwed over Central America.

PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#283887: Jun 27th 2019 at 6:46:38 PM

Probably a "broken clock" deal.

i'm tired, my friend
TheRoguePenguin Since: Jul, 2009
#283888: Jun 27th 2019 at 6:47:44 PM

Biden is dodging the immigration questions. Asked if it should be criminalized, he dodges. On deporting people who are only guilty of that, he does answer that they shouldn't when pressed.

Edited by TheRoguePenguin on Jun 27th 2019 at 6:47:56 AM

PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#283889: Jun 27th 2019 at 6:51:15 PM

Thanks for clearing that up, Bennet.

i'm tired, my friend
wisewillow She/her Since: May, 2011
She/her
#283890: Jun 27th 2019 at 6:52:46 PM

Someone come for Biden. Come on. Harris with a good start but let’s amp it up.

SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#283891: Jun 27th 2019 at 6:52:56 PM

They only come to Yang when they bring up China.

Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#283892: Jun 27th 2019 at 6:56:21 PM

I dislike the guy but I have to say, Buttigieg is handling himself really well. I've only seen a comparatively small amount of the debate but he really gave strong answers without any sign of weakness, and as a result, got a favorable audience reaction.

I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a not insignificant bump from this.

"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji Yang
Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#283893: Jun 27th 2019 at 6:57:15 PM

The candidates tonight are much more eager to attack Trump.

SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#283895: Jun 27th 2019 at 7:00:30 PM

[up][up][up]Now he gets the hard question, though.

And he actually handled it decently.

@wisewillow: You're getting your wish.

I can't tell if the obvious guilt on Biden's face is feigned or not.

Edited by PhysicalStamina on Jun 27th 2019 at 10:05:09 AM

i'm tired, my friend
LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#283896: Jun 27th 2019 at 7:04:59 PM

Fitting that Harris is the one to bring this up with Biden.

TheRoguePenguin Since: Jul, 2009
SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#283898: Jun 27th 2019 at 7:05:13 PM

Harris is just ripping into Biden right now.

PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#283899: Jun 27th 2019 at 7:05:54 PM

No, Biden, you praised them.

i'm tired, my friend
ironballs16 Since: Jul, 2009 Relationship Status: Owner of a lonely heart
#283900: Jun 27th 2019 at 7:06:18 PM

Damn, I saw the ...And That Little Girl Was Me coming, but wow that hit hard.

And... did I mishear, or did Biden just defend his decision regarding bussing?

Edited by ironballs16 on Jun 27th 2019 at 10:07:44 AM

"Why would I inflict myself on somebody else?"

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