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AnSTH Lawful Evil Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
#55676: Jun 3rd 2013 at 4:31:02 PM

Sadly that isn't exactly a foolproof way of not getting arrested. And these days, it's almost a non-factor in the legal proceedings, which pressure you for a bargain before bothering to ascertain guilt by trumping up charges that will leave you either impoverished or dead in a prison.

Well fuck. I throw up my hands. I'm moving to Oz.

But that's a story for another time.
TheStarshipMaxima NCC - 1701 Since: Jun, 2009
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#55677: Jun 3rd 2013 at 4:33:12 PM

[up] Or you could stay here with us and help us fight to reclaim the ideals the Founders strove for when they founded this country.

It was an honor
AnSTH Lawful Evil Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
#55678: Jun 3rd 2013 at 4:35:36 PM

Sometimes I wonder if it's worth saving people who don't even want to save themselves. But I do want to be Governor of South Carolina...

But that's a story for another time.
DeviantBraeburn Wandering Jew from Dysfunctional California Since: Aug, 2012
Wandering Jew
#55679: Jun 3rd 2013 at 4:39:05 PM

Geraldo On Lautenberg Death: ‘This Effectively Ends My Senate Run,’ ‘Christie Would Never Appoint Me’

So do you guys think Christie will appoint himself?

Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016
TheStarshipMaxima NCC - 1701 Since: Jun, 2009
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#55680: Jun 3rd 2013 at 4:48:55 PM

@STH - Dude, sometimes, in the words of Jor-El people mean to be good. They only lack the light to show the way.

That's my problem with America bashing. Americans make America great. Not our weapons, not our tech; our people. If WE give up on America, then the nation is done. And that would be tragic. Besides, if The Terminator could be governor, I'm sure you can.

It was an honor
DeviantBraeburn Wandering Jew from Dysfunctional California Since: Aug, 2012
Wandering Jew
#55681: Jun 3rd 2013 at 4:57:44 PM

”Today we can declare: Government is not the problem, and government is not the solution. We—the American people—we are the solution.” - Bill Clinton

Republican National Committee Chair Reince Priebus on Monday praised a new, highly critical report from leading young Republicans as a “great” step toward strengthening the GOP’s standing with that demographic.

Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016
TheStarshipMaxima NCC - 1701 Since: Jun, 2009
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#55682: Jun 3rd 2013 at 5:02:52 PM

What the.....................................................

The Republicans finally embrace criticism as a tool??

Oh my God, my Republican party (not these homophobic, racist, economically challenged Tea Pary assholes) are coming back?

I need to sit down...

It was an honor
Wildcard Since: Jun, 2012
#55683: Jun 3rd 2013 at 5:13:25 PM

It takes an extraordinary amount of willpower to help when people don't want to be helped but they need it. Especially if they make it harder for you to help yourself while doing that, it's admirable but I can't blame people for not having a sense of national pride when they feel like their nation has constantly screwed them, (or has as is the case with many) from building a life or being happy.

Wanting to help people is one of the world's most admirable traits, but at the end of the day you have to make sure your not going crazy or being hurt by it.

I want to make sure America reaches it's full potential to be a great nation, I want to make it so people of any sex, creed, orientation, race etc can be with any other consenting partner or partners if that is what they wish. I want a day to come where work even at a minimum wage job can afford you a decent place to live, I want to make it so a poor family never have to worry that someone is going to die because they can't afford surgery, I want to make sure people have enough money to live if they can't find a job or lost the ability to work.

I don't want to be a politician though.tongue I just want to have debates and hopefully vote for a better world, (even though I am aware my vote doesn't go very far). I wouldn't blame somebody for going to a place where that already is a reality though.

Midgetsnowman Since: Jan, 2010
#55684: Jun 3rd 2013 at 5:19:15 PM

@Maxima: dont get ahead of yourself. It remainds to be seen if the rank and file grudgingly agree or if they all demand his head.

Wildcard Since: Jun, 2012
#55685: Jun 3rd 2013 at 5:25:55 PM

Wait why do the Republican Party leaders want to increase student loan interest? They know it actually is bad out there for new workers no matter their political party of choice right? How does them if what young people who still support them Default on their student loans and know their party tried to raise the rates?

Midgetsnowman Since: Jan, 2010
#55686: Jun 3rd 2013 at 5:28:24 PM

[up]

Because it'll force kids to be more responsible and work for their college somehow? I dunno.

Fighteer Lost in Space from The Time Vortex (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: TV Tropes ruined my love life
Lost in Space
#55687: Jun 3rd 2013 at 5:33:19 PM

Because poor kids need to suck up their lower quality educations and leave the top tier schools to the lazy scions of wealth.

"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"
Wildcard Since: Jun, 2012
#55688: Jun 3rd 2013 at 5:35:48 PM

I was under the impression it was "poor kids should work their way up through the corporate ladder instead of committing to college" conveniently forgetting how a whole lot more jobs that don't pay a lot require a bachelors degree now.

You know something tells me we might have a few more entrepreneurs in the future. If they aren't crowded out that is.

AnSTH Lawful Evil Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
#55689: Jun 3rd 2013 at 5:37:59 PM

Sadly a BA is the new GED. I'll be thrilled to get a job as a secretary with my English degree.

But that's a story for another time.
Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#55690: Jun 3rd 2013 at 5:45:08 PM

Wildcard: Because most of the Republicans in power don't actually care about young people, especially those lazy takers that are stealing spots from the smart, wealthy people.

edited 3rd Jun '13 5:58:38 PM by Kostya

TheStarshipMaxima NCC - 1701 Since: Jun, 2009
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#55691: Jun 3rd 2013 at 5:55:50 PM

@Kostya - HEY!

It was an honor
Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#55692: Jun 3rd 2013 at 5:57:48 PM

Sorry, I edited it to better reflect my intent.

theweirdKiddokun What a Wonderful World! from Last Place in the Race Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
What a Wonderful World!
#55693: Jun 3rd 2013 at 5:59:02 PM

You could of just put Republican Politicians.tongue

The Reaper Games starts anew.
DeviantBraeburn Wandering Jew from Dysfunctional California Since: Aug, 2012
Wandering Jew
#55694: Jun 3rd 2013 at 6:02:56 PM

In fairness, most Republicans don't want to intentionally increase student loans. They want to tie student loan interest rates to prevailing market trends and end federal subsidies.

I say 'most' because you will always have people like this guy.

edited 3rd Jun '13 6:05:14 PM by DeviantBraeburn

Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016
Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#55695: Jun 3rd 2013 at 6:11:20 PM

Either way it means students have to pay more money on their loans. That is a fucking terrible idea given the current state of the economy and the job market.

Heck, they could do a lot of good by fixing the repayment system. As I understand it I have to pay back my loan even if I can't get a job in my desired field. That's beyond stupid in my mind. I wouldn't be as hostile to a rate increase if they at least changed that part.

edited 3rd Jun '13 6:15:58 PM by Kostya

TheStarshipMaxima NCC - 1701 Since: Jun, 2009
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#55696: Jun 3rd 2013 at 6:12:53 PM

Why do the Republicans always fuck my attempts to justify their platform??

It was an honor
Midgetsnowman Since: Jan, 2010
#55697: Jun 3rd 2013 at 6:16:14 PM

[up]

because for every sane moderate conservative theres 6 wingnuts trying to hijack the party fro under you.

TheStarshipMaxima NCC - 1701 Since: Jun, 2009
NCC - 1701
#55698: Jun 3rd 2013 at 6:17:05 PM

[up] God, I hate it when I can't argue with the truth.

It was an honor
Euodiachloris Since: Oct, 2010
#55700: Jun 3rd 2013 at 6:21:43 PM

[up][up]<pats> It can't keep up forever. Sane Conservatism will come back into vogue... some time. <_<

I just wish the insane-mode would die a death more quickly, though. -_-

[up]Finally: teeth.

edited 3rd Jun '13 6:23:01 PM by Euodiachloris


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