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Edited by Mrph1 on Nov 30th 2023 at 11:03:59 AM
The problem with the Democrats blaming Boehner is that, unlike the incarnation that got elected in '94, the Tea Party (Contract With America 2.0) is functionally invulnerable to attack this time around; if they shut down the government and keep it shut down, their constituents will cheer even as military paychedcks stop flowing; they've drunk that much kool-aid. (Harry Browne, the Libertarian candidate for '96, suggested that doing just that would be exactly what the Libertarians wanted.)
In fairness the main reason Clinton was so successful in blaming the shut down on Gingrich, was that Gingrich would not stop talking.
Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016Well, see, the Tea Partiers aren't even a majority of the Republican party, not even as voters. Libertarians basically have to run as Republicans to get anywhere. There's a whole rest of the population, that if things get shut down, are going to be pissed off immeasurably. A shut down is something the Dems could damn well spin in their favor. I'm talking about moderate and independent voters, liberal and progressive voters, conservative voters who would find this not to be a moderate move but extreme, and generally otherwise sane people. The Tea Partiers may have influence still, but they've been losing it and no matter how bullet proof they think they are they're not in actuality.
Former New York City Mayoral Candidate Mark Green Equates Gun Owners With Child Molesters.
Ladies and Gentleman, only one week into the New Year and we may already have the stupidest statement of 2013.
....I wonder if I should show this too the guys at the Gun Thread.
edited 4th Jan '13 10:18:57 PM by DeviantBraeburn
Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016Ladies and Gentleman, only one week into the New Year and we may already have the stupidest statement of 2013.
For fuck's sake JUST MINT THE GODDAMN COIN!
It's that simple! The only way Obama can lose is if he wants to!
I'm starting to get real tired of the cynics being right again and again!
Seriously, Biden needs a TV show.
EDIT: Here is a list of Obama's inaugural donors
edited 5th Jan '13 1:39:46 AM by DeviantBraeburn
Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016@this post
: <Face Palm> I am so glad I am not a US citizen who voted for this man.
@46305: Huh, that seems to me like a somewhat extreme position but I would hardly call it the dumbest thing anyone has said or is likely to say this year.
"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"Quick Thread Hop
It's not that idiotic seeing as again, cosmetic features are what Diane Feinstein's legislation is after. The "assault weapon" features are purely what a gun looks like, rather than its function.
edited 5th Jan '13 7:39:25 AM by DevilTakeMe
Glove and Boots is good for Blog!The notion that gun bans are based on "looking scary" seems to be one of those patently stupid things that people throw up as a form of Chewbacca Defense.
"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"Exactly. The features aren't the problem, it's the people, and how can you help people? Better mental healthcare?
Why not an excise tax of .50 on every box of ammo and a $2.00 excise tax on every firearm sold to be specifically tagged for mental health reform and support? (These taxes would have to be protected from our thieving politicians however. They should be earmarked much the same way hunting license fees go to wildlife management programs.)
Simply banning things is the easy way out and does very little. The trick is to turn things to your advantage. We have constant problems with money, and money is really the only thing that keeps the squeaky wheels of progress going. A simple ban just adds more debt and a bigger budget.
Glove and Boots is good for Blog!Krauthammer, I know you look like a comic book villain, but please stop acting like one
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edited 5th Jan '13 1:59:38 PM by Serocco
In RWBY, every girl is Best Girl.I thought you just joking with that look-like-a-comic-book-villain line, but... Damn. He looks rather unapproachable, at least.
edited 5th Jan '13 2:12:15 PM by MarqFJA
Fiat iustitia, et pereat mundus.

@Baff: I guess he agrees at least somewhat with Teddy Roosevelt's philosophy of "speak softly but carry a big stick."
Oy, is it just me or has everything gotten more confusing after this whole fiscal cliff thing has passed?