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2016/01/20 21:28:33
Subject: The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
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"Through the darkness of future past, the magician longs to see.
One chants out between two worlds: Fire, walk with me." - Twin Peaks
"You listen to me. While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I am a naysayer and hatchetman in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method... is love. I love you Sheriff Truman." - Twin Peaks
2016/01/21 01:03:10
Subject: Re:The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
One would think the blaming of Palin's son on Obama would be political suicide but I'm going to assume most people that listen to her nodded in agreement.
I'm sure Fox News will go out of its way to find a bunch of 'experts' with zero integrity to create a half brained narative for why she is right to blame some one else for her son's inability to do the right thing.
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2016/01/21 02:03:12
Subject: The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
BrotherGecko wrote: One would think the blaming of Palin's son on Obama would be political suicide but I'm going to assume most people that listen to her nodded in agreement.
If only he had come down and blessed him with his righteous presidential powers!
2016/01/21 02:06:10
Subject: The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
Despite how I feel about him politically, I think John McCain is an American hero, and it's a real shame that his lasting legacy is probably going to be this 2-bit carnival barker and her never-ending cycle of incoherent gibberish and tawdry scandals.
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2016/01/21 03:29:41
Subject: Re:The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
Ouze wrote: Despite how I feel about him politically, I think John McCain is an American hero, and it's a real shame that his lasting legacy is probably going to be this 2-bit carnival barker and her never-ending cycle of incoherent gibberish and tawdry scandals.
I probably would have voted for McCain if he hadn't picked her as a running mate. Realistically, she would have done nothing with the office like most VPs, but knowing she was a heartbeat away from nuke codes ant shivers down my spine.
In the end I couldn't bring myself to push the button with her name on it. Also, he sold the feth out to get votes and that pissed me off.
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d-usa wrote: "When the Internet sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're not sending you. They're not sending you. They're sending posters that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with us. They're bringing strawmen. They're bringing spam. They're trolls. And some, I assume, are good people."
2016/01/21 03:37:22
Subject: Re:The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
It may very well be all in my head, but I remember watching his concession speech and when he mentioned Obama you could just hear pure anger from the crowd. Seeing his face when that happened, it almost looked like the campaign melted away and the old McCain came back and realized what he had done and what he had become...
2016/01/21 03:40:36
Subject: The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
Same for me. Palin joining McCain on the ballot is what tipped the scales the other way for me. And ever since, the Republican party has done their best to double down on that and make sure I'll never look at them seriously again.
"Through the darkness of future past, the magician longs to see.
One chants out between two worlds: Fire, walk with me." - Twin Peaks
"You listen to me. While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I am a naysayer and hatchetman in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method... is love. I love you Sheriff Truman." - Twin Peaks
2016/01/21 03:41:57
Subject: Re:The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
It may very well be all in my head, but I remember watching his concession speech and when he mentioned Obama you could just hear pure anger from the crowd. Seeing his face when that happened, it almost looked like the campaign melted away and the old McCain came back and realized what he had done and what he had become...
I remember that, too. I remember he tried to dial the crowd down a few notches.
It may very well be all in my head, but I remember watching his concession speech and when he mentioned Obama you could just hear pure anger from the crowd. Seeing his face when that happened, it almost looked like the campaign melted away and the old McCain came back and realized what he had done and what he had become...
His selling out really bothered me too. He was the one I wanted to vote for but after he compromised on his morals I couldn't in good conscience.
Palin just amazes me, I don't understand how people who hang out solely on the right can take anything she says easily.
This blaming her sons actions on the Obama makes me furious. Not because I like Obama but because another Republican can not take personal responsibility despite being the party that believes in it the most.
If her son had any intergrity as a person or ever once ment a word he swore to the flag, he would publicly condemn his mothers statement and take responsibility for his actions. I know and am close with a good number of men and women that deal with PTSD and they would never blame their problems on someone else. The endure it the best they can and seek help as often as they can.
Palin's son if he needed it should have not only his mother's name to get himself help but also her wealth if she is such the Christian mother she claims to be. There is no excuse for his actions outside of his own choices he made on his own.
2016/01/21 04:11:53
Subject: Re:The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
BobtheInquisitor wrote: I remember that, too. I remember he tried to dial the crowd down a few notches.
I think this is the exact moment you're looking for. I too remember it well - when he finally realized maybe his campaign had gone too far, and the original John McCain came back, at least for a bit.
lord_blackfang wrote: Respect to the guy who subscribed just to post a massive ASCII dong in the chat and immediately get banned.
Flinty wrote: The benefit of slate is that its.actually a.rock with rock like properties. The downside is that it's a rock
2016/01/21 04:17:41
Subject: Re:The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
BobtheInquisitor wrote: I remember that, too. I remember he tried to dial the crowd down a few notches.
I think this is the exact moment you're looking for. I too remember it well - when he finally realized maybe his campaign had gone too far, and the original John McCain came back, at least for a bit.
Spoiler:
That's probably the most honest minute and a half from the Republican Party since that election.
d-usa wrote: "When the Internet sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're not sending you. They're not sending you. They're sending posters that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with us. They're bringing strawmen. They're bringing spam. They're trolls. And some, I assume, are good people."
2016/01/21 04:36:23
Subject: The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
MCcain could have done good for the country IMO y'know, I can laive with the moderate republicans, they all seem to be decent people that learn towards conservatism more than most.
But man has fundamental christians screwed up the republican party to the point they cannot be taken seriously anymore.
Romney looked good on paper and that me might be good for the country.
MCCain did aswell.
Heck, Sarah Palin looked like she did an OK job in alaska before the VP bid, but the lights & cameras i think fried her brain to the point she called pizza hut New York Pizza.
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2016/01/21 06:26:23
Subject: The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
As we move into the primary calendar, if you are wanting to game the GOP primaries, this is a really good rundown of what the candidates need to do mathematically. It's also a pretty good illustration about how convoluted the parties have made the math and how they have attempted to impose control over eventual nominees.
Gordon Shumway wrote: As we move into the primary calendar, if you are wanting to game the GOP primaries, this is a really good rundown of what the candidates need to do mathematically. It's also a pretty good illustration about how convoluted the parties have made the math and how they have attempted to impose control over eventual nominees.
I think the system is insane. Most other places in the world conduct their intra-party votes at the same time, between February and June, lol.
I mean, why not have the Presidential Election that way? Start it in November, stagger all the states, and then finish it in March! CNN would be in its glory.
2016/01/21 11:00:27
Subject: Re:The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
And on top of that there are reports that a .50cal rifle found in El Chapo's mansion came courtesy of Fast n Furious
While I love to bash Hillary, she didn't have anything to do with it. F&F falls on that POS failure of an Attorney General, Eric Holder.
My apologies I was bringing up the El Chapo discovery as part of the dubious activities undertaken by this current Administration, not as an attempt to tie it to Hillary
2016/01/21 12:44:48
Subject: The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
hotsauceman1 wrote: my god, the more I hear the more im afraid trump will win......
I was just reading on CNN that Bob Dole has joined in on attacking Cruz. Why? Because the GOP leadership has apparently decided that they're better off with Trump winning the nomination than Cruz. Trump is likely to be a one and done candidate, if he wins the nom but loses the election, he'll go away and the GOP can wash their hands of him. If Cruz gets the nom and loses the election, Cruz won't go away, and the crazy will only get worse for the GOP. Their only real hope is for Rubio or Jeb to really catch on fire.
BobtheInquisitor wrote: I remember that, too. I remember he tried to dial the crowd down a few notches.
I think this is the exact moment you're looking for. I too remember it well - when he finally realized maybe his campaign had gone too far, and the original John McCain came back, at least for a bit.
That video almost makes me cry, no exaggeration. John McCain should have been the future of the Republican party, and not the likes of Palin and Cruz.
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"Through the darkness of future past, the magician longs to see.
One chants out between two worlds: Fire, walk with me." - Twin Peaks
"You listen to me. While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I am a naysayer and hatchetman in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method... is love. I love you Sheriff Truman." - Twin Peaks
2016/01/21 14:27:32
Subject: Re:The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
Well if Mr High-and-mighty Obama had gotten round to confiscating the guns and instigating Sahria law then he couldn't have done this !
The man is unreliable.
The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
2016/01/21 15:40:38
Subject: The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
Tannhauser42 wrote: the GOP leadership has apparently decided that they're better off with Trump winning the nomination than Cruz.
They would be better off with neither of them as candidates. The GOP has enough trouble, identity or otherwise, that having either of these yahoos as serious candidates is fairly sad.
Amidst the mists and coldest frosts he thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.
2016/01/21 16:28:59
Subject: Re:The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
That's a great way to woo people who were voting for your party.
Wow, American politics sure are interesting.
Also, uh, I'm not sure if nerds are the same in America as here, but 'Trump supporters' and 'anime nerds' are not two groups that I would expect to see mingling on a Venn diagram...
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2016/01/21 18:23:34
Subject: Re:The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
That's a great way to woo people who were voting for your party.
Wow, American politics sure are interesting.
Also, uh, I'm not sure if nerds are the same in America as here, but 'Trump supporters' and 'anime nerds' are not two groups that I would expect to see mingling on a Venn diagram...
I'm sure that the hard-core internet trolls worship him as their new god. Trump is the perfect embodiment of the successful "IRL troll".
He sure as hell don't have my support. And he takes attention from the more serious contenders for the Republican nomination.
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2016/01/21 18:26:02
Subject: Re:The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
He sure as hell don't have my support. And he takes attention from the more serious contenders for the Republican nomination.
Like who?? Seriously, I've yet to see anyone that I'd consider a "serious contender" from the Republican party.
I watched a bit of the last Democratic debate, and I honestly think that HRC, O'Malley and Sanders are all three "serious contenders"... and without knowing much of his policies, I think O'Malley would have to be my number 2 choice for president from that crop.
2016/01/21 18:28:34
Subject: Re:The Political Junkie™ Thread - USA Edition
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Start it in November, stagger all the states, and then finish it in March! CNN would be in its glory.
