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Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#332476: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:31:01 PM

Infrastructure Week gets a shout-out!

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#332478: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:31:59 PM

Nate Silver just blogged: I don’t know, I’d say Pence’s strategy might just be trying to gaslight people into projecting some sense of normalcy, which might work for 90 minutes but won’t work when Trump goes on some 47-tweet tangent 2 minutes after the debate ends.

I agree. Pence needs to shift the spotlight off Trump. But Trump lives for the spotlight.

Edited by Rationalinsanity on Oct 7th 2020 at 10:33:09 AM

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#332479: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:32:47 PM

Pence is an effective lier.

And Harris is laughing again. evil grin

Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#332480: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:33:02 PM

Which was a response to Claire Malone saying:

"I think I know Pence’s debate strategy. He’s spending a lot of time stalling with platitudes and maybe hoping that Page and Harris forget the question that was asked?"

NoName999 Since: May, 2011
#332481: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:33:18 PM

JOE BIDEN IS GOING TO RAISE YOUR TAXES!

AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#332482: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:34:33 PM

Another generic line of "they want to raise your taxes" and "they're pandering to foreigners".

Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#332483: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:34:35 PM

Pence is praising Trump for the stimulus bill? Where has he been for the past 24 hours?

SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#332485: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:34:54 PM

So, now we're letting him take her time?

AzurePaladin She/Her Pronouns from Forest of Magic Since: Apr, 2018 Relationship Status: Mu
She/Her Pronouns
#332486: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:35:09 PM

Knowing Trump, Pence genuinely could have not heard that the deal was off.

The awful things he says and does are burned into our cultural consciousness like a CRT display left on the same picture too long. -Fighteer
Mullon Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
#332487: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:35:21 PM

But I don't like fracking.

Never trust anyone who uses "degenerate" as an insult.
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#332488: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:35:26 PM

This moderator is supposed to prevent interruptions.

PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#332489: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:36:06 PM

If the rest of the debate is just Harris sonning Pence I am here for it.

i'm tired, my friend
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#332490: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:36:59 PM

Harris is now bringing up the Affordable Care Act.

Edited by AlleyOop on Oct 7th 2020 at 9:37:16 AM

Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#332491: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:37:00 PM

“If you have a pre-existing condition they’re coming for you”.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#332492: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:39:27 PM

What world is Pence living in that he can say V-shaped recovery with a straight face?

AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#332493: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:40:24 PM

Considering the majority of Americans are sympathetic to the ACA and renewed action on climate change, Pence's arguments are firmly Pandering to the Base.

SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#332494: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:40:39 PM

What the hell is Pence saying? By using more fossil fuels, they’re improving the environment?

Mullon Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
#332495: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:40:57 PM

But I don't like prominent use of fossil fuels and would like their replacement.

Never trust anyone who uses "degenerate" as an insult.
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#332496: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:41:05 PM

But he must know that the base alone isn't going to keep them in office. He isn't stupid...

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#332497: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:41:07 PM

[up][up][up]That's called being bought by the oil lobby.

Edited by Fourthspartan56 on Oct 7th 2020 at 6:41:18 AM

"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji Yang
BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#332498: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:41:15 PM

What is this bullshit he's spewing

Do not obey in advance.
Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#332499: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:41:37 PM

I absolutely despise Republicans, Climate Change denying scum.

"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji Yang
astrokitty Happiness is a cup of tea from Somewhere Out There Since: May, 2014 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
Happiness is a cup of tea
#332500: Oct 7th 2020 at 6:43:09 PM

Are they at a cow ranch? It would certainly explain all the bullshit lying around.

Somebody once told me the world was macaroni, I took a bite out of a tree

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