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MorningStar1337 The Encounter that ended the Dogma from 🤔 Since: Nov, 2012
The Encounter that ended the Dogma
#243776: May 28th 2018 at 11:57:32 PM

He's also probably the most Tysonic. Whether that's for the better or worse depends on your mileage and/or the given rumor's proximity to Russia.

edited 28th May '18 11:58:00 PM by MorningStar1337

Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#243777: May 29th 2018 at 7:57:19 AM

A report by Harvard University has concluded that ~4,600 people in Puerto Rico died as a result of Hurricane Maria. This is over 70 times the official government toll.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44294366

Oh, and the brewing trade dispute with China just got a lot nastier, with a 25% tariff being levied on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods.

http://money.cnn.com/2018/05/29/news/economy/china-tariffs/index.html

Wonder how Ross will try and explain this to Beijing?

edited 29th May '18 8:05:07 AM by Rationalinsanity

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#243778: May 29th 2018 at 8:08:48 AM

[up] Someday I'm going to get tired of saying "This shitshow of an administration..."

But today is not that day.

This shitshow of an administration...

Disgusted, but not surprised
Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#243779: May 29th 2018 at 8:12:09 AM

not long now,we just need to wait till 2020 before they can give them the boot

that's like in two years

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#243780: May 29th 2018 at 8:15:00 AM

Two years might as well be twenty with this admin

i'm tired, my friend
Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#243781: May 29th 2018 at 8:18:33 AM

I feel like 2 years is nothing,bush's adminstration lasted 9 years

Times is already flying by,hold on to your seats

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#243782: May 29th 2018 at 8:19:52 AM

See, a trade war with any economic partner of consequence might cost Trump the election, because farmers are going to eat a lot of shit in the process. If they are pissed off, Trump at least loses the Midwest, which means he loses 2020.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
megaeliz Since: Mar, 2017
#243783: May 29th 2018 at 8:46:20 AM

Speaking of Puerto Rico, does anyone have any ideas for how Territories could be represented nationally, and generally handled more effectively?

As it stands now, territories don't have a any representives in the federal government, in exchange for more autonomy.

edited 29th May '18 8:47:36 AM by megaeliz

CrimsonZephyr Would that it were so simple. from Massachusetts Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
Would that it were so simple.
#243784: May 29th 2018 at 8:48:04 AM

Trump's administration feels like a total slog because we're adults throughout all of it. People our generation didn't get a true, complete appreciation for how terrible Bush was until around 2004. With Trump, that feeling permeates everything.

edited 29th May '18 8:48:24 AM by CrimsonZephyr

"For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die."
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
#243785: May 29th 2018 at 8:56:58 AM

I think what it really represents is a problematic focus on big ticket items and pork barrel spending as we increasingly neglect critical capabilities. More than a few elected officials have spoken at length about this and called for increased accountability from the Pentagon. Those numbers also don't even begin to cover the thousands of veterans who died this year waiting for care from the VA.
This might matter if any of those politicians had shown any inclination in the last 10 years to limit their own pork barrel items or to properly fund the VA, but none of them will.

That’s the epitome of privilege right there, not considering armed nazis a threat to your life. - Silasw
megaeliz Since: Mar, 2017
#243786: May 29th 2018 at 8:59:09 AM

My god, he's on a twitter rampage this morning.

Democrats mistakenly tweet 2014 pictures from Obama’s term showing children from the Border in steel cages. They thought it was recent pictures in order to make us look bad, but backfires. Dems must agree to Wall and new Border Protection for good of country...Bipartisan Bill!

We have put a great team together for our talks with North Korea. Meetings are currently taking place concerning Summit, and more. Kim Young Chol, the Vice Chairman of North Korea, heading now to New York. Solid response to my letter, thank you!

“This investigation involved far more surveillance than we ever had any idea about. It wasn’t just a wiretap against a campaign aide...it was secretly gathering information on the Trump Campaign...people call that Spying...this is unprecedented and scandalous.” Mollie Hemingway

The 13 Angry Democrats (plus people who worked 8 years for Obama) working on the rigged Russia Witch Hunt, will be MEDDLING with the mid-term elections, especially now that Republicans (stay tough!) are taking the lead in Polls. There was no Collusion, except by the Democrats!

Why aren’t the 13 Angry and heavily conflicted Democrats investigating the totally Crooked Campaign of totally Crooked Hillary Clinton. It’s a Rigged Witch Hunt, that’s why! Ask them if they enjoyed her after election celebration!

The Fake Mainstream Media has, from the time I announced I was running for President, run the most highly sophisticated & dishonest Disinformation Campaign in the history of politics. No matter how well WE do, they find fault. But the forgotten men & women WON, I’m President!

archonspeaks Since: Jun, 2013
#243787: May 29th 2018 at 9:00:02 AM

[up][up] Hence the importance of getting out and voting.

They should have sent a poet.
megaeliz Since: Mar, 2017
#243788: May 29th 2018 at 9:19:45 AM

For comparisons sake, here's a selection of tweets from @Nice Donald Trump, who is intelligent, well spoken, a good husband, and a bird enthusiast, (everything the real one isn't), so we can pretend to have a nice, well adjusted president, at least for a bit.

Happiest of birthdays today to my soulmate, friend, muse and confidante @MELANIATRUMP. Darling, I love taking this journey of life with you, sharing our joys and sorrows together. You are my rock and salvation, and I simply and truly adore you, now - - and forever. ❤️ [1]

If the US withdraws from the multilateral JPCOA, Iran is legally free to restart its drive to develop nuclear weapons. And they will. Why would I want that? Why would I torpedo a chance to restrict Iran's nuclear capability? Simply because it was signed by my predecessor? [2]

The best Polynesian-themed taco trios are from Tiki Taco on P Street. I love them! And also my Mel ♥ . [3]

Wonderful example of a Carolina Chickadee home in our North Lawn nest box this morning. Lots of moss, leaves, grass, old cocoons and feathers make for a comfy place for a brood to grow. [4]

If you own a Netgear, Mikrotek, Linksys, QNAP, or TP-Link router, perform a simple reboot of it as soon as possible. Our FBI says that up to a half million consumer routers are likely infected with a nefarious new malware - and a reboot will fix it. bit.ly/2IMlj3q [5]

Who’s going to give back the young and beautiful lives (and others) that have been devastated and destroyed by the phony war with Iraq? They journeyed down to recruiting offices with stars in their eyes and wanting to help our nation...They went back home in coffins! #Memorial Day [6]

Lovely to see the Goldfinches sporting their summer plumage again. Their bright hue and cheeky song never fail to lift my spirits. [7]

Too many who served with me at Khe Sanh never made it back; I think of them often and quietly weep. We must remember our war dead not just today, but every day - they sacrificed their lives so that we can remain free. Cherish and exercise your rights in their memory. 🇺🇸 [8]

edited 29th May '18 9:21:52 AM by megaeliz

danime91 Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#243789: May 29th 2018 at 9:43:12 AM

Einstein's Theory of Relativity is right on point. The Obama years felt like they just flew by. Trump hasn't even served a full term yet and I already feel like it's been a decade.

Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#243790: May 29th 2018 at 10:23:02 AM

Trump's witch hunt rants and so forth have been successful in gradually eroding Republicans' support for Mueller.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/29/politics/donald-trump-robert-mueller-demonize/index.html

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
CrimsonZephyr Would that it were so simple. from Massachusetts Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
Would that it were so simple.
#243791: May 29th 2018 at 10:31:38 AM

Since Roseanne's putrid show was mentioned earlier re: politics, this story broke this morning:

Roseanne Barr's not a racist, they said.

And I laughed, and I laughed, and I laughed.

edited 29th May '18 10:32:09 AM by CrimsonZephyr

"For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die."
sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#243792: May 29th 2018 at 10:51:27 AM

And I'm seeing on CNN that Roseanne has been cancelled

edited 29th May '18 10:52:33 AM by sgamer82

Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#243794: May 29th 2018 at 10:54:57 AM

I'm honestly amazed. I figured that the show's ratings would shield it/Barr from anything worse than a scolding.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
thatindiantroper Since: Feb, 2015
#243795: May 29th 2018 at 11:02:50 AM

Reading what Barr wrote,

What the crap on a crap stick ?

CrimsonZephyr Would that it were so simple. from Massachusetts Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
Would that it were so simple.
#243796: May 29th 2018 at 11:04:17 AM

Oh, hurrah! What a delightful way to start the week.

"For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die."
Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#243797: May 29th 2018 at 11:04:54 AM

Took them long enough,maybe they weren't paying attention until she tweeted,she's been racist previously,so why was she given a show in the first place?

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#243798: May 29th 2018 at 11:06:09 AM

Because ABC likes money.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Larkmarn Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Hello, I love you
#243799: May 29th 2018 at 11:12:58 AM

I'm legitimately surprised the show was cancelled over that. I wonder who's going to pick it up. Fox, mayhap?

By all rights, despite Barr being filth, the show was relatively restrained. I can only imagine that when another network picks it up she'll drop that and be complaining overtly. This might be a Monkey's Paw cancellation.

edited 29th May '18 11:14:21 AM by Larkmarn

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CrimsonZephyr Would that it were so simple. from Massachusetts Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
Would that it were so simple.
#243800: May 29th 2018 at 11:15:29 AM

It might not be picked up. Now that this story's broken, Roseanne's going to be broken over the wheel by the media.

"For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die."

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