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Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#337476: Nov 5th 2020 at 12:10:57 PM

I can't see them accepting those positions, even if they were the big ones.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
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
#337477: Nov 5th 2020 at 12:17:14 PM

Yeah I suspect that the only truly viable path is for Harris to see what powers the VP has as the actual senate leader.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#337478: Nov 5th 2020 at 12:43:31 PM

Proposal for changing "In God We trust", suggestions?

I'm quite fond of swapping God for Democracy and trust to Prosper

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DrunkenNordmann from Exile Since: May, 2015
#337479: Nov 5th 2020 at 12:44:17 PM

Or just not have text on the flag at all.

Bad enough they put that on the money.

We learn from history that we do not learn from history
Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#337480: Nov 5th 2020 at 12:46:31 PM

I'll admit having text on a flag is weird, since a flag is entirely visual ,its fine on money though

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
Memers Since: Aug, 2013
#337481: Nov 5th 2020 at 12:48:19 PM

All flags should be textless tbh, it’s ugly. Even my home state, California’s could just remove the text on the flag. The Mississippi flag would look nicer if the text were gone and the stars more spread out.

Also states with just their state seal on it really should think about changing em. It’s just so bad.

DingoWalley1 Asgore Adopts Noelle Since: Feb, 2014 Relationship Status: Can't buy me love
Asgore Adopts Noelle
#337482: Nov 5th 2020 at 12:49:37 PM

We can go back to our Founding Motto: "E Pluribus Unum", Latin for "Out of Many, One". It was our Motto from 1782-1956 when "In God We Trust" replaced it.

DrunkenNordmann from Exile Since: May, 2015
#337483: Nov 5th 2020 at 12:50:43 PM

[up][up] At least they're still better than many city flags (looking at you, Milwaukee).

but yeah, a lot of state flags seem... pretty lazy?

[up] Considering the whole "In God we trust" thing was purely to stick it to the "faithless communists" and conflicts with the US being a secular state, they should really get rid of that.

Edited by DrunkenNordmann on Nov 5th 2020 at 9:52:02 PM

We learn from history that we do not learn from history
Aszur A nice butterfly from Pagliacci's Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
A nice butterfly
#337484: Nov 5th 2020 at 12:50:44 PM

Besides the obvious answer of "They are imbeciles" why the fuck is the idea that Kamala harris going to kill Joe Biden to keep the presidency for herself even from? She is no more a career politician than anyone else.

It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes
MichaelKatsuro Since: Apr, 2011
#337485: Nov 5th 2020 at 12:51:40 PM

Remember how Libya used to have just a plain green rectangle as their flag? I wonder if that made people more careful to get the shade of green just right.

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
#337486: Nov 5th 2020 at 12:52:33 PM

[up][up] Don’t deep dive Twitter conspiracies, it’s not healthy.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
DrunkenNordmann from Exile Since: May, 2015
#337487: Nov 5th 2020 at 12:53:22 PM

[up][up] To be fair, I think Libya's flag was essentially an attempt to harken back to Islamic banners of old (which were often green, white or black, if I recall correctly).

Edited by DrunkenNordmann on Nov 5th 2020 at 9:53:30 PM

We learn from history that we do not learn from history
unknowing from somewhere.. Since: Mar, 2014
#337488: Nov 5th 2020 at 12:54:28 PM

"I'm not sure who said this, but I once heard a statement that was along the lines of "conservative christians basically filter their religion through the lens of their politics, rather than letting their religion dictate their views". "

Kinda, conservatives have pretty much mold their religion to their status, seen jesus and god as sort of protector to the tribe and religion as social bond that is vital for them.

For that they chose trump: he may no resonate with them in a personal view but it cared for their policies that in theory keep the belives alive while any democrat it seen as treat to their faith and how they carry out.

"My Name is Bolt, Bolt Crank and I dont care if you believe or not"
CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#337489: Nov 5th 2020 at 12:58:17 PM

I'm quite fond of swapping God for Democracy and trust to Prosper
'

Yes, but if you're changing the meaning you might as well change the whole thing.

Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.
Balmung Since: Oct, 2011
#337490: Nov 5th 2020 at 1:16:32 PM

A little nitpick: "In God We Trust" is the first and only national motto the United States has ever (officially) had. "E Pluribus Unum" was only ever an unofficial motto and never had any official standing.

Anyway, "In God We Trust" needs to be scrubbed from every public space like the flagrant First Amendment violation it is.

Edited by Balmung on Nov 5th 2020 at 3:17:17 AM

Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#337491: Nov 5th 2020 at 1:19:21 PM

Not only is "In God We Trust" obnoxiously theocratic but to make it worse it's vastly inferior to E Pluribus Unum. No shit you trust God, you worship him. That's true of every theist.

It's far more impactful to emphasize the unity of our nation that is spawned from diversity. That's something actually unique.

"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji Yang
DrunkenNordmann from Exile Since: May, 2015
#337492: Nov 5th 2020 at 1:23:13 PM

[up] Of course the Republics would throw a shitfit because it's a direct refutation of their worldview.

We learn from history that we do not learn from history
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
#337493: Nov 5th 2020 at 1:28:40 PM

[up][up] That implies that the people who made the flag want to acknowledge diversity at all.

Somebody once told me the world was macaroni, I took a bite out of a tree
Resileafs I actually wanted to be Resileaf Since: Jan, 2019
I actually wanted to be Resileaf
#337494: Nov 5th 2020 at 1:29:03 PM

[up][up][up]They don't even trust God, they force their own interpretation of religion on things.

Edited by Resileafs on Nov 5th 2020 at 4:29:24 AM

miraculous Goku Black (Apprentice)
Goku Black
#337495: Nov 5th 2020 at 1:42:11 PM

The legendary supply side jesus

"That's right mortal. By channeling my divine rage into power, I have forged a new instrument in which to destroy you."
ScubaWolf from South Carolina Since: Feb, 2020
#337496: Nov 5th 2020 at 1:50:55 PM

Long at odds with Trump, Defense Secretary Esper has prepared a resignation letter, say officials

I'm unsure whether to take this as good news, or bad news. No way to tell when Trump's involved.

"In a move surprising absolutely no one"
Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#337497: Nov 5th 2020 at 1:58:10 PM

That implies that the people who made the flag want to acknowledge diversity at all.

No? I'm not talking about anyone's motivations.

Of course the Republics would throw a shitfit because it's a direct refutation of their worldview.

Indeed.

Edited by Fourthspartan56 on Nov 5th 2020 at 1:59:45 AM

"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji Yang
singularityshot Since: Dec, 2012
#337498: Nov 5th 2020 at 2:19:46 PM

Sorry wrong thread

Well I just found a lovely way to take my mind off the results. There's a livestream of Jacinda Ardern's swearing in ceremony as Prime Minister of New Zealand and a ceremonial first cabinet meeting of her new Labor administration.

Started off with a Maori call and response from the Governor General to the new Cabinet. Pretty emotional stuff.

Edited by singularityshot on Nov 5th 2020 at 2:25:09 AM

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#337499: Nov 5th 2020 at 3:01:57 PM

Battle Hymn of the Republic is a great song

Though marching through Geogia is probably more appropriate right now

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
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
#337500: Nov 5th 2020 at 3:08:20 PM

Hey, I’ve been holding off posting that until Biden gets the lead in Georgia. I’ve been waiting two days dammit. tongue

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran

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