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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
#132426: Jul 25th 2016 at 5:57:10 PM

Now they're hitting on Trump U, apparently it's better than we think, the bankruptcy course is brilliant, the scamming program is also the second best in the nation. tongue

I like Al Franken.

“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
#132427: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:01:11 PM

At least the Dems aren't pulling any punches.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
AceofSpades Since: Apr, 2009 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
#132428: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:01:18 PM

Mom says we lost a great comedian when he went into politics. I say it doesn't seem like he stopped being a comedian.

@Bat: Gonna say yes, like the rest of the thread. Because you're basically getting a sense of satisfaction of punishing other people for actions that aren't their fault. Fictional people, yes, but that's the sort of thing that can find its way into real life behavior with real people if you're not careful. Seriously, if you're going to just trash on an entire country and millions of people because of part of the population, then you probably shouldn't be posting in this thread.

KarkatTheDalek Not as angry as the name would suggest. from Somwhere in Time/Space Since: Mar, 2012 Relationship Status: You're a beautiful woman, probably
Not as angry as the name would suggest.
#132429: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:01:54 PM

I'm curious what Trump's response would be if someone asked if he would reward his donors in such a way.

Also, yeah, wanting to kill Americans is probably a bad thing.

edited 25th Jul '16 6:03:41 PM by KarkatTheDalek

Oh God! Natural light!
Bat178 Since: May, 2011
#132430: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:04:36 PM

[up][up] It would help if that part of the population wouldn't end up screwing everyone else in the world over if they get their way.

[up] I don't. I'm not that crazy.

edited 25th Jul '16 6:05:45 PM by Bat178

AceofSpades Since: Apr, 2009 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
#132431: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:06:32 PM

And again, doesn't justify you badmouthing everyone constantly, or require you asking us if it's okay that you like killing Americans in video games, which is a disruptive derail as far as I'm concerned. You're not helping anything or contributing to the conversation if that's all you do. If all you want to do is complain about Americans, you should probably be going to the Yack Fest forums.

edited 25th Jul '16 6:07:47 PM by AceofSpades

Bat178 Since: May, 2011
#132432: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:08:59 PM

[up] Let's just forget about it and get back on topic, please. Also, whenever there is a no-kill option in a video game, I always take it, regardless of who the enemies are, what nationality, etc.

edited 25th Jul '16 6:18:22 PM by Bat178

Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#132433: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:09:52 PM

Al Franken is best Senator.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
AmbarSonofDeshar Since: Jan, 2010
#132434: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:10:32 PM

Thought Anastasia Somoza's response to Trump's commentary on the disabled was solid (if necessarily brief).

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
#132435: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:18:34 PM

Sarah Silverman is on stage right now basically pushing her Bernie credentials and seems to be on her way to basically saying that Bernie has done great things and that we should all fall in behind him in endorsing Clinton.

When talking about how immature Trump has been "That's "I was given money instead of human touch and coping tools" stuff" XD

edited 25th Jul '16 6:20:27 PM by Silasw

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
TheHandle United Earth from Stockholm Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
United Earth
#132436: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:19:56 PM

She's goddamned right.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
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
#132437: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:21:33 PM

"I am proud to be part of Bernie's movement and a vital part of that movement is ensuring that Hillary is our next president".

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
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
#132438: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:22:20 PM

"Can I just say to the Bernie or Bust people, you're being ridiculous." XD Dam she ain't fucking about.

We've got a "Hillary, Hillary Hillary" chant going, I think it's that and "Bernie Bernie" I can't bloody tell.

edited 25th Jul '16 6:23:12 PM by Silasw

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
AmbarSonofDeshar Since: Jan, 2010
#132439: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:24:11 PM

[up]The downside of both candidate's names ending with the same vowel sound. I couldn't tell either.

edited 25th Jul '16 6:24:46 PM by AmbarSonofDeshar

Bat178 Since: May, 2011
#132440: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:25:27 PM

[up][up] At least she brings up how ridiculous those guys are acting. Hopefully she can snap some of those idiots out of it in time for the election.

edited 25th Jul '16 6:30:29 PM by Bat178

Lightysnake Since: May, 2010
#132441: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:34:41 PM

Just wanna note something: Those emails do not show plans to appoint donors to positions. Let's be pretty clear about that. It's names proposed, not corruption.

This email thing is so blown out of proportion by misleading, clickbait headlines.

Bat178 Since: May, 2011
#132442: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:36:11 PM

[up] Clickbait should be a punishable offense.

AngelusNox Warder of the damned from The guard of the gates of oblivion Since: Dec, 2014 Relationship Status: Married to the job
Warder of the damned
#132443: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:37:30 PM

Wanna join a drinking game?

Go to any comment section related to those speeches, whenever you see the word "cuck" take a shot.

Inter arma enim silent leges
CaptainCapsase from Orbiting Sagittarius A* Since: Jan, 2015
#132444: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:38:25 PM

That would be Trump's minions trying to recruit Sanders' supporters to his side. It hasn't been particularly effective.

Bat178 Since: May, 2011
#132445: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:38:32 PM

[up] What the hell does cuck even mean? I only heard that word in KH 2 when Sora called Demyx one, and never saw it again until recent years.

AmbarSonofDeshar Since: Jan, 2010
#132446: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:39:27 PM

[up]Slang short form of "cuckold", meaning someone who has been cheated on. Now just a general—if misogynistic—Internet insult.

Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#132447: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:39:51 PM

Sora says kook. It's a synonym for goofball and/or idiot.

Cuck is short for cuckold. It's a fetish where people get off on their partner having sex with other people.

CaptainCapsase from Orbiting Sagittarius A* Since: Jan, 2015
#132448: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:41:21 PM

[up][up] I'm not even sure if it's necessarily misogynistic in its usage these days; I've seen it directed against women almost as often as against men. It's certainly popular and seemingly originated among the alt-right, but it's kinda metastasized to the point where it's all over the place.

edited 25th Jul '16 6:43:30 PM by CaptainCapsase

Bat178 Since: May, 2011
#132449: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:41:57 PM

[up][up] So, basically the replacement for fag with neo-fascists.

edited 25th Jul '16 6:42:20 PM by Bat178

AngelusNox Warder of the damned from The guard of the gates of oblivion Since: Dec, 2014 Relationship Status: Married to the job
Warder of the damned
#132450: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:41:58 PM

[up]short for cuckold and currently being used by the Trump supporters and alt right to describe anyone who isn't remotely regressive enough for their tastes and bringing terms like cuckservative to describe conservatives who aren't overtly racists and sexist.

Inter arma enim silent leges

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