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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
#236851: Mar 27th 2018 at 3:30:49 PM

In fact they have a legal requirement to not obey it.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
megaeliz Since: Mar, 2017
#236852: Mar 27th 2018 at 3:33:04 PM

[up] That's a relief.

edited 27th Mar '18 3:35:29 PM by megaeliz

Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#236853: Mar 27th 2018 at 3:33:12 PM

Yeah I am not worried about Trump in a fit of rage deciding to just launch nukes at someone, it just doesn't seem plausible.

"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji Yang
archonspeaks Since: Jun, 2013
#236854: Mar 27th 2018 at 3:34:43 PM

[up][up][up]Exactly. And a nuclear first strike on North Korea with zero justification would most likely be considered illegal. It’s possible if he tried the service members tasked with executing the order could simply choose not to.

edited 27th Mar '18 3:35:20 PM by archonspeaks

They should have sent a poet.
megaeliz Since: Mar, 2017
#236855: Mar 27th 2018 at 3:35:35 PM

This is stuck in my head though.

archonspeaks Since: Jun, 2013
#236856: Mar 27th 2018 at 3:37:40 PM

Luckily, WW3 probably isn’t coming soon.

They should have sent a poet.
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#236857: Mar 27th 2018 at 3:45:43 PM

Now, Trump could do massive damage in other ways in a fit of rage, but he couldn't launch a nuke over that.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
BlueNinja0 The Mod with the Migraine from Taking a left at Albuquerque Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
The Mod with the Migraine
#236858: Mar 27th 2018 at 3:58:18 PM

To be clear, I am not worried about Trump actually launching nukes. I am worried about him putting the rest of the government in a situation where they have to restrain/disobey him because he's throwing a temper tantrum.

...

ok, I'm a little worried that some of the governmentnote  won't restrain him.

That’s the epitome of privilege right there, not considering armed nazis a threat to your life. - Silasw
fruitpork Since: Oct, 2010
LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#236860: Mar 27th 2018 at 4:09:04 PM

Not national, but adding a bit of levity: Candidate running for Governor of New York selling "Unqualified Lesbian" buttons, after a New York City councilwoman referred to her as such.

The candidate in question identifies as bisexual and is married to a woman, while the councilwoman who made the statement is herself a lesbian.

BlueNinja0 The Mod with the Migraine from Taking a left at Albuquerque Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
The Mod with the Migraine
#236861: Mar 27th 2018 at 4:14:07 PM

I didn't know you needed a qualification to be a lesbian! Who's the certifying official?

That’s the epitome of privilege right there, not considering armed nazis a threat to your life. - Silasw
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#236862: Mar 27th 2018 at 4:18:09 PM

I mean, she is unqualified for an executive position like that, given that she has never held elected office or a ranking public service position.

The lesbian thing was obviously over the line of course.

edited 27th Mar '18 4:18:33 PM by Rationalinsanity

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#236863: Mar 27th 2018 at 4:20:33 PM

Oh, I heard about this woman running, but it didn't connect to me it was the same person. I think of her as the redhead from Sex And The City and thus never think of her, because I never think of that show.

Grafite Since: Apr, 2016 Relationship Status: Less than three
#236864: Mar 27th 2018 at 4:37:29 PM

[up][up] Well, it's a different thing running for governor and running for president. Reagan and Schwarzenegger were both successful governors of California who had previously only worked as actors, same case here.

Life is unfair...
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
#236865: Mar 27th 2018 at 4:44:27 PM

Regan was twice elected as union president for the screen actor’s guild before running for Governor, so he did have political experience already.

Schwarzenegger also spent time in appointed office, being chairmen of the residential fitness council for three years and chairmen of the calafnoria governor’s council if fitness for one years.

edited 27th Mar '18 4:47:21 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
Joesolo Indiana Solo Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Indiana Solo
#236866: Mar 27th 2018 at 4:48:20 PM

I'd still think you should at least be a mayor or a state rep first.

I'm baaaaaaack
Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#236867: Mar 27th 2018 at 4:54:29 PM

Yeah going straight for governor just leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth, get some experience first and then run for the position.

"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
#236868: Mar 27th 2018 at 5:03:39 PM

I didn't think that Trump had any shame.

When I first heard that Cynthia Nixon was called an "unqualified lesbian", it kind of ticked me off because I just presumed that the woman who called her that was straight. So the fact that the other woman is a lesbian was a wild plot twist. tongue

Either way, though, it kind of seems like a dogwhistle.

Do not obey in advance.
Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#236869: Mar 27th 2018 at 5:08:28 PM

When I first heard that Cynthia Nixon was called an "unqualified lesbian", it kind of ticked me off because I just presumed that the woman who called her that was straight. So the fact that the other woman is a lesbian was a wild plot twist. tongue
Well it's still super problematic, Nixon is bisexual and people need to stop assuming that bisexuals don't exist or are merely undecided.

edited 27th Mar '18 5:08:40 PM by Fourthspartan56

"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji Yang
Clarste One Winged Egret Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
One Winged Egret
#236870: Mar 27th 2018 at 5:36:09 PM

Iirc, the full quote was something along the lines of "the people already voted against a qualified lesbian (me) in another election, so it boggles me how she thinks they'll vote for an unqualified one this time."

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
#236871: Mar 27th 2018 at 5:38:26 PM

Was that maybe the point of the statement, that she’s being called a fake lesbian because she is also interested in men and bisexuals aparently don’t exist?

Was the unqualified related to her political credentials or her status as a member of the LGBT community?

Bi-erasure is a thing and bisexuals being considered not ‘real’ members of the LGBT community due to their ability to pass as strait is also a thing.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
Clarste One Winged Egret Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
One Winged Egret
#236872: Mar 27th 2018 at 5:41:24 PM

It was definitely related to her credentials to hold office.

BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#236873: Mar 27th 2018 at 5:41:29 PM

@Fourthspartan: Exactly. I wondered if that was a possibility as well.

Do not obey in advance.
Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#236874: Mar 27th 2018 at 5:42:43 PM

[up][up]Then why mention her sexuality at-all? Not to mention that she very publicly isn't a lesbian, so that's problematic on its own.

"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji Yang
Clarste One Winged Egret Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
One Winged Egret
#236875: Mar 27th 2018 at 5:46:10 PM

Because the speaker was a lesbian too and wanted to contrast her with herself. She calls herself a qualified lesbian in the same sentence.


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