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Larry David was once being heckled, long before any success. Heckler says "I'm taking my dog over to fuck your mother, weekly." Larry responds "I hate to tell you this, but your dog isn't liking it."
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if this fiasco has done nothing else, I hope the rubes who believe either of these political parties collectively have a shred of decency is exposed for the lie that it is.
I previously and do support an FBI investigation of the main accuser's claims, at least. the second one? I would need more info.
bottom line: if the Rs did the right thing and delayed this for a couple of weeks, then the Ds would smell blood near an election and turn this into a late circus x 100 to try to get it past Election Night.
and yes, Merrick Garland was a debacle perpetrated by the Rs, so I get why Ds are willing to wallow in the same mud.
apologies if I am not fitting into everyone's boxes in the 2018 political environment. I probably will be hunted down and lobotomized by the next strong wave. SenorSheep, too, among others here.
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Originally posted by Judge Jude View Postif this fiasco has done nothing else, I hope the rubes who believe either of these political parties collectively have a shred of decency is exposed for the lie that it is.
I previously and do support an FBI investigation of the main accuser's claims, at least. the second one? I would need more info.
bottom line: if the Rs did the right thing and delayed this for a couple of weeks, then the Ds would smell blood near an election and turn this into a late circus x 100 to try to get it past Election Night.
and yes, Merrick Garland was a debacle perpetrated by the Rs, so I get why Ds are willing to wallow in the same mud.
apologies if I am not fitting into everyone's boxes in the 2018 political environment. I probably will be hunted down and lobotomized by the next strong wave. SenorSheep, too, among others here.
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Originally posted by OaklandA's View PostThe NYT did not publish the story because Ramirez was speaking exclusively with Mayer and Farrow at the New Yorker. See the quote from Dean Baquet, editor of the New York Times here: https://twitter.com/ErikWemple/statu...53191506931713
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What do the folks who think the accusations against Kavanaugh are flimsy think of this third woman coming forward to corroborate his pattern of behavior? Also, has anyone seen the speech Kavanaugh gave where he joked that "what happens at Georgetown Prep stays at Goergetown prep"? Of course, he isn't admitting to sexual assault in saying that, but it seems to imply that the image of perfect behavior he has tried to create for himself and his peers recently isn't accurate, at the very least: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/...ke/1355117002/
Here is his quote from the speech: "But fortunately, we had a good saying that we've held firm to, to this day, as the dean was reminding me before the talk, which is, 'What happens at Georgetown Prep, stays at Georgetown Prep,' " Kavanaugh said, drawing a few laughs. "That's been a good thing for all of us, I think."
Again, that can mean lots of things, but whatever he meant by it wasn't behavior he feels would be good to share with the world. Evoking the debauchery of Las Vegas was, in hindsight, unwise of him, and at odds with the image of virginity and complete innocence he is selling at the moment.
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It's insane to me how dug in the Republican party is at this point. In a logical scenario we'd see 100% of those in the committee agree that Kavanaugh is not the most qualified candidate for the highest court in the land, and move on to another candidate (once nominated). Everyone is so afraid to admit that they've made a mistake that we can't ever take a step back and choose a better course of action.
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Originally posted by Ken View PostIt's insane to me how dug in the Republican party is at this point. In a logical scenario we'd see 100% of those in the committee agree that Kavanaugh is not the most qualified candidate for the highest court in the land, and move on to another candidate (once nominated). Everyone is so afraid to admit that they've made a mistake that we can't ever take a step back and choose a better course of action.If DMT didn't exist we would have to invent it. There has to be a weirdest thing. Once we have the concept weird, there has to be a weirdest thing. And DMT is simply it.
- Terence McKenna
Bullshit is everywhere. - George Carlin (& Jon Stewart)
How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are? - Satchel Paige
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Originally posted by DMT View PostI agree that it's insane, but pretty typical behavior from the GOP at this point. How is it any saner that a man not only accused by dozens of women of harassment, but caught openly bragging about it on tape, is not only our POTUS but with overwhelming approval among the party?I'm just here for the baseball.
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Originally posted by chancellor View PostWe couldn’t have done it without y’all liberals training us when Bill Clinton was in office. Credit where it’s due, y’know.If DMT didn't exist we would have to invent it. There has to be a weirdest thing. Once we have the concept weird, there has to be a weirdest thing. And DMT is simply it.
- Terence McKenna
Bullshit is everywhere. - George Carlin (& Jon Stewart)
How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are? - Satchel Paige
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Originally posted by DMT View PostClinton wouldn't stand a chance today but nice try.
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Originally posted by DMT View PostClinton wouldn't stand a chance today but nice try.
He’d win handily over the poor candidates the Dems have to trot out, and a vast percentage of Dems would march in and vote for him, even if Trump were not running.
And if you think that’s changed, it’s why we keep mentioning Keith Ellison. Dems only give a rip if it’s safe -as Franken was - or it’s a GOP target. And their press allies - from Nina Burleigh back in the day to Joy Behar today fully support that view.
Or perhaps you’ll try and tell me, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that most Democrats don’t share Behar’s view.
Like you said, nice try.I'm just here for the baseball.
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I do believe there are people of such extraordinary talent, skills, vision etc that their contributions to their field and to the overall advancement of society can lead us to overlook, deny, ignore personal sins, personality traits, etc.
I can't think of any living politicians who should get such treatment. The idea that anyone should compromise their personal morality to support the likes of Bill Clinton or most especially Donald Trump is absurd. Bill Clinton was 100 times as capable as president as Donald Trump, yet he falls way short of mark terms of electing him despite his sins. If you have a sick child and a doctor convicted of horrible crimes is the only one with the skill to save your child, or the only one available, you allow that doctor to treat your kid. But if you are a voter with many options, many of whom are just as capable or more capable of doing the job as past or certainly our current president, why support the deeply flawed person? The only way you do so is if you buy into the tremendous con job that Clinton or Trump or whoever is uniquely qualified for the position. Anyone that holds any of our politicians in that high esteem befuddles me. Certainly there are exceptional public servants in politics, but none are so special that we must or should support them if they are as flawed as the ones we are talking about are. They are easily replaced by others of similar ideological bent, similar platforms, and similar skills to move their agenda forward (I already know Chance and 1jay disagree, and think Trump is super special and the only human capable of accomplishing the GOP agenda items he has done while in office; I maintain, he ain't that smart, he ain't that special).
That doesn't answer whether Clinton would win if he could run, but I'll say that not only shouldn't he, I am confident he would never make it through the primaries.
ETA: Not really related to this thread, but if we are talking about former presidents Dems would support and would win, I'd love to see the match up we will never get to see--Obama vs Trump. That would be worth the pay-per-view price. Obama would crush Trump IMO.Last edited by Sour Masher; 09-26-2018, 08:16 PM.
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FWIW, 5% of Democrats in Minn believe the accusations against Ellison.
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Originally posted by Ken View PostIt's insane to me how dug in the Republican party is at this point. In a logical scenario we'd see 100% of those in the committee agree that Kavanaugh is not the most qualified candidate for the highest court in the land, and move on to another candidate (once nominated). Everyone is so afraid to admit that they've made a mistake that we can't ever take a step back and choose a better course of action.
BTW, I reviewed the voting on SCOTUS noms in the past, and prior to 2005, if a nominee wasn’t sunk from the start, they normally were confirmed with a landslide vote. But since ‘05, it’s been almost purely partisan voting. I don’t recall what changed then, but you can almost pinpoint when it did.
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Originally posted by senorsheep View PostA hearing that ends by mid-October is a good start. If the Dems would also guarantee a pre-election confirmation vote - barring disqualifying information coming to light during the hearing, of course - then I would support their call for investigations and an extended hearing.
I wish I could believe that Democrats are acting in good faith, and in the best interests of the accusers. As of now, I don't.
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