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PoliGAF 2013 |OT1| Never mind, Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Home invasion is going to be the next thing, I'm calling it now; you can tell because there's no reliable statistics on it.
If Fox News was to tell their viewers that the DHS was created by Obama, their viewers would actually believe it.
Jesus christ, are you kidding me?
The NRA is a bunch of disgusting pieces of shit. That was just bullshit, and it makes me so angry.
Also, wouldn't a high capacity ban include private security that some rock star would have?
It would depends on how the theoretical law passed. Most likely, yes, it would apply to rich people's private security as well.
Just another intellectually insulting argument from the NRA.
So they are acting like children, and then go on vacation on the tax payers dime.
GOP supporters are fine with this? Or?
I've never met anyone this salty and I've met Patriot fans while wearing my Giants hoodie.
empty vessel
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Honestly, they have been motivating me more and more to by an assault rifle for protection. From them. Seriously, I feel like if I owned a firearm, "criminals" and "tyrannical government" would be far lower on my list of concerns than "law-abiding" NRA members and gun rights advocates, because fuck law-abiding citizens:
It's Southern code for conservative white persons. Every time you read the word "law-abiding," replace it with "white racist" and the sentence will make far more political sense. Try it out on this 1968 Wallace political advertisement:
Look America, take a good look. This was done by anarchists, revolutionaries, the Molotov cocktail set. Ask yourself why are the anti-American, anti-God anarchists also violently anti-Wallace. Want to get rid of them? Then dont waste your vote on those that encourage the sit-ins and illegal marches. Vote for a law-abiding, God-fearing America. It takes courage. Wallace has it, do you?
It still works today. Try it out on Wayne Lapierre's recent remarks:
Anti-gun New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg had already done everything he could to prevent law-abiding New Yorkers from owning guns, and he has made sure that no ordinary citizen will ever be allowed to carry a gun. ... Hurricanes. Tornadoes. Riots. Terrorists. Gangs. Lone criminals. These are perils we are sure to facenot just maybe. Its not paranoia to buy a gun. Its survival. Its responsible behavior, and its time we encourage law-abiding Americans to do just that.
Or the recent NRA ad the article describes:
speculawyer
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How about Herman Cain and Allen West get a show together.
And then they can tag team against Tavis Smiley and Cornell West.
Hey if the republicans want to trim the size of government and propose trimming DHS generally and eliminating TSA entirely I would back them up.
Nobody in power wants to be the one to reduce security theater though. If something actually happened afterword you are done (regardless of whether the theater would have stopped it to begin with)
Edit: it's the post 9-11 equivalent of being "soft on crime".
Black Mamba
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Personally, I like what the NRA is doing. It's the same thing Fox did with Benghazi.
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I wonder if you say that in the mirror in the dark three times if Hillary will jump out of your mirror and stab you.
Shadow Hog
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What happens if you stand between two mirrors in the dark and say "Benghazi" three times? Would Hilary end up stabbing herself?
ChairmanMeow
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Flawless.
Black Mamba
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Politico reporting Ryan budget to cut SS and Medicare for 55+. This is what it looks like when you go off the deep end.
Obama is speaking live on ABC 7 Chicago news, and ABC themselves are streaming it for free, http://abclocal.go.com/wls/livenow?id=8994627
Seems to be mostly follow through and reiteration about his SoU.
Seems to be mostly follow through and reiteration about his SoU.
Normally I would be shocked and disgusted but now all I do is think "oh it must be Friday."
PhoenixDark
Banned
link?
She stabbed Vince Foster and watched him die.
soul creator
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"The day I tried to take away your grandma's medicare and social security was the worst day of your life
for me, it was Friday"
speculawyer
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C'mon, don't make stuff up. She had her minions shoot him.
It's okay, guys. Like Rubio, Ryan's mom is on medicare so it's totally cool.
By the way, random question, but what do you guys think of the Newsroom? I feel like I should like it, but everyone, especially the lead guy, comes off as utterly insufferable. (and I say that as one of the few people here who's still a fan of Keith Olbermann).
By the way, random question, but what do you guys think of the Newsroom? I feel like I should like it, but everyone, especially the lead guy, comes off as utterly insufferable. (and I say that as one of the few people here who's still a fan of Keith Olbermann).
I feel like it has it's good episodes and it's bad episodes. There were a few that I like but a bunch I didn't. I'm sort of hoping they figure it out in the next season because it should be good.
It is a bad show.
Aaron Sorkin has frightening issues with women and he should be prevented from writing them. Otherwise he can usually put together some powerful television even if he presents the political world in a simplistic way.
Unfortunately, The Newsroom is at its core about the the relationship between Jeff Daniels and Emily Mortimer. This dynamic seeps into almost every onscreen moment, including the actual in-universe news broadcasts (which would otherwise probably be good television). Every other character serves as an extension of Sorkin's relationship issues, and are all drawn from his life experience in a way intended both to show off how sorry he is for wronging people in his past and at the same time show off how stupid they all were for wronging him. You are completely right in thinking the characters are insufferable.
The exception being Sam Waterston. Sam Waterston can do no wrong.
I don't like it, but I don't like Sorkin in general (I'm sure everyone is tired of hearing me bitching about the West Wing).
Y'all should watch The Americans, best show on TV right now.
I would agree with this. However, so as to avoid courting controversy (American Liberalism), I would say it is the best *new* show on TV right now.
Of course you would like that show, Chichikov!
There is a weakness in the people here, I can feel it.I would agree with this. However, so as to avoid courting controversy (American Liberalism™, I would say it is the best *new* show on TV right now.
I think it's the first time period TV show from an era I remember, I thought it would bum me out, but I fucking love it.
They picked the perfect year too.
p.s.
Cellphones truly ruined everything.
I meant that the premise is good. A group of journalists trying to do the best news show they can in a world of lazy journalism and obsession over rating and appearing unbiased. I just feel like a show like this should be far better than it actually is. I think there were all of three episodes I didn't roll my eyes at the whole way through.
"Pass education bills" probably means charter school stuff.
Aaron Strife
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Conservatism will never be "cool." It's the nature of conservatism. The ideology of crotchety old fucks who don't want anything to change is not cool.
fuck, i forgot about that shit
What are you talking about. Anti-gay marriage, anti-abortion, anti-science, anti-legal weed is real cool dude.
Actually, if they want to look cool, the first thing they need to do is drop social conservatism. The rest is workable
or vouchers.
PhoenixDark
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It's something that would almost certainly pass if brought to the House floor, but the problem is that it likely won't even be voted on. And we don't know whether it's truly on the WH agenda or whether it's a dream for 2014 turnout (like the minimum wage). It didn't take long for republicans to muddy the issue (gifts, government pre-k, etc).
Obama has a pretty specific plan for pre-k. It seems rather unlikely that they would do that if it was simply a 2014 voter turnout thing. Plus, whether or not it is good policy, I think pre-k is a lot less muddied issue than minimum wage.
I do not see minimum wage passing because the rebuttal actually makes sense if you dont look at the data. Pre-k? The only argument against it is government gifts. Well, sign me up for a government gift that will boost our economy in the short term and will povide a 7-10% return on our investment over the long term
Going by this PBS Almanac (Minnesota local news) segment, a same sex marriage bill this term seems very likely. Bill likely to be introduced in a week
Interesting Ted Cruz article
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/16/u...ior-senators-bomb-throwing-debut.html?hp&_r=0
Its like having a crazy representative in the senate
Interesting Ted Cruz article
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/16/u...ior-senators-bomb-throwing-debut.html?hp&_r=0
Its like having a crazy representative in the senate
Link
The Autumn Wind
His shtick is already old. Soon enough, no one is going to care about anything he has to say.
Why no bankers went to jail - Frontline
Its about a month old, so people might have already seen it, but the Warren article reminded me of it so thought that some might be interested. Lanny Breuer does not come off well
Its about a month old, so people might have already seen it, but the Warren article reminded me of it so thought that some might be interested. Lanny Breuer does not come off well
PhoenixDark
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But the people who sent him will care. He's only there to obstruct, cause a scene, and vote no. Seems like DeMint was the only tea party senator who actually wanted to lead and get some things done; everyone else is just there to piggy bank
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The Autumn Wind
He's already got members of his own party inching away from him. His influence will be next to nothing in no time. A screaming baby may be annoying, but it's not going to accomplish anything if no one wants to supply a bottle.
DeMint? Eh...
PhoenixDark
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He turned himself into a power broker and was well positioned to force Romney to the right if he had become president. Whereas Cruz is like a Bachman type who just wants attention
David Brooks orgasms over Obama's Pre-K initiative
Damn, this is actually getting me hopeful
All of the bolded stuff should appeal to republicans. If that is what it takes to get it passed, fine by me. I really dont find the bolded segments objectionable
I'm curious about that revenue stream though. is it a new tax or an already existing one that is going to be re-appropriated?
Damn, this is actually getting me hopeful
All of the bolded stuff should appeal to republicans. If that is what it takes to get it passed, fine by me. I really dont find the bolded segments objectionable
I'm curious about that revenue stream though. is it a new tax or an already existing one that is going to be re-appropriated?
Aaron Strife
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Like i've said before, i think the politics are too muddy for gay marriage to be passed in Minnesota right now. But if a bill is brought up, hell yes i support its passage.
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