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aceofspadeshq at gee mail.com CBD: cbd at cutjibnewsletter.com Buck: buck.throckmorton at protonmail.com joe mannix: mannix2024 at proton.me MisHum: petmorons at gee mail.com J.J. Sefton: sefton at cutjibnewsletter.com | After Assassination Attempt, Trump Rewrites Convention Speech from Hot Denunciation of Biden and Democrats to a Kinder, Gentler Call for UnityMy first thought when I read this was "Oh no, here it comes." But I can see a big upside, too. Trump gave an interview to Byron York:He also said, "I'm supposed to be dead." Ben Domenech warns against Trump seeking a "false unity" with the left and the Uniparty. I can understand why this would be the impulse -- the man came a millimeter away from dying in a field less than seventy-two hours ago. But in pursuing a "unity" message -- something the nation's media elite always runs to when they fear being blamed when things happen for which they bear responsibility -- Trump is about to make several mistakes. First, he's sacrificing the moral high ground he now occupies. Second, he's catering to his critics, who have been beating the drum that Trump himself, [blame-the-victim] style, created the atmosphere that led to his near-death. And third, he's ignoring the temperature of the nation and voter frustration with everything around them in favor of some limp noodle message in an attempt to get plaudits from the Atlantic and the New York Times.That was my first thought as well. As I've said a lot, one of my main problems with Trump is that he continues to be a prisoner of ideas that he had when young. For example, he still has a view of the New York Times as a prestigious paper of record, and cannot see the Times for what it is: A debased propaganda mill and defamation factory run by unqualified 25-year-old political extremists and antifa terrorist sympathizers and meritless DEI hires. That's why he spoke on the phone almost every night with NYT local reporter Maggie Haberman, a woman who probably cried out when she heard Trump had survived the attack. And he does continue seeking the approval of the elites. The big shots, the Hollywood crowd, the "glitterati." Yes, he appreciates the support from MAGA, but that's not the approval he craves. But on the other hand: There are few chances in life to form a second impression with the public. By being shot, and by being a victim of leftwing violence no matter how much the left claims that Trump Brought This On Himself, and by standing heroically after being shot in the head, and by being spared by what some see as the hand of Almighty God descending to turn his head just a whisker to the right, many members of the public might actually be ready to hear Trump's words without the taint of prejudice that eight long years of nonstop leftwing propaganda have instilled in them. And this isn't just about the election, either, which I consider to be very much in Trump's favor this time. If Trump actually garners the approval of a majority of the public, the left will be exposed as hateful minority, and Trump's ability to implement his agenda will be strengthened. Besides, I've always thought Trump's bark was worse than his bite. He sometimes talks like an extremist, while proposing the program of a moderate. That's the exact opposite of where you want him to be: I want his bite to be much worse than his bark. I'd like him to offer soothing banalities while pursuing the hardest-core rightwing extremist agenda possible. Speak softly, and carry a big, bloody stick. Trump's speech will now be one of the most-watched convention speeches in history, and will include many more Trump-curious persuadable voters than it would have before the assassin's bullet. He should play to that new audience. Right-wing extremists like myself are already on board. So as long as he merely moderates his tone, and does not moderate his already moderate-ish agenda, I'll bless this gambit. Even if it likely won't work, it's still worth the gamble. Hack inveterate Democrat extremist Paul Begala has similar thoughts: CNN political commentator Paul Begala acknowledged that he detests former President Donald Trump but that he can become "sympathetic" after the attempt on his life. A man attempted to assassinate Trump during a Saturday rally in Pennsylvania, with a bullet grazing the former president's ear and drawing blood. "CNN News Central" host Kate Bolduan asked Begala how difficult it would be for Trump to remake his image to woo voters after the shooting, with the commentator acknowledging that it's possible for the former president to now appear more sympathetic because of the nation's open-mindedness. "It's almost impossible to answer your question, Kate, that someone this well-defined can be redefined, but this country is always open to it. You know, we are a really big-minded country," Begala said. "Mr. Trump has the opportunity now to be both strong and sympathetic ... The latter half of that is not Trump's brand. He's never been brand unity. Joe Biden is, but he is brand strength. So if he can combine those, that would be really formidable." "And I do think even I, as a Democrat, I can't stand him. Okay, but I wish him well, and I would love to see him try to redefine himself because there's so much division in this country, and a whole lot of it is fostered by Donald Trump," he continued. "So if he can change that, that would be a wonderful thing for our country. And frankly, for Mr. Trump politically."
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Posted by: Formerly Virginian at July 15, 2024 04:07 PM (N1DT3) 2
Trump has earned a great deal of trust.
I'm hopefully optimistic he will properly take advantage of the greater attention he's sure to get. Posted by: Formerly Virginian at July 15, 2024 04:08 PM (N1DT3) Posted by: four seasons at July 15, 2024 04:08 PM (//riP) 4
Unity >< Moderation.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:09 PM (GBKbO) 5
People hate him, but he's more than likely a genius.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 04:09 PM (2eR39) 6
Is Hillbilly Elegy going to be this Month's Ace of Spades Book Club installment, Ace?
Or, are we going to wait on that until we finish Hound of the Baskervilles? Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:09 PM (X8fgo) 7
So as long as he merely moderates his tone, and does not moderate his already moderate-ish agenda, I'll bless this gambit.
======= His agenda is moderate for the 1980s. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:10 PM (GBKbO) 8
It's smart politically. A lot more persuadable people will be tuning in than would have before. The original speech was likely more suited to amping up the base.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at July 15, 2024 04:10 PM (eYoxG) 9
After Assassination Attempt, Trump Rewrites Convention Speech from Hot Denunciation of Biden and Democrats to a Kinder, Gentler Call for Unity
Trump - elder statesman. President of ALL Americans Posted by: rickb223 All conspiracy theories and spoiler alerts are on the table at July 15, 2024 04:11 PM (NzK/m) Posted by: Soothsayer at July 15, 2024 04:11 PM (aIaBZ) 11
So Paul Begala thinks "a whole lot of division" in this country is being fostered by President Trump. Not the Democrats, not Biden in particular who calls Trump a racist and a convicted felon, says to put a bullseye on him, etc. Okay, Paul, you incredible nincompoop.
Posted by: bluebell at July 15, 2024 04:11 PM (bS+DD) 12
F' that. I want retribution.
Posted by: fd at July 15, 2024 04:11 PM (vFG9F) 13
>>>Or, are we going to wait on that until we finish Hound of the Baskervilles?
yeah hold off on that, I just have ten more chapters to go in Hound of the Baskervilles Posted by: ace at July 15, 2024 04:11 PM (KRtlO) 14
Im fine with unity as long as it means uniting the base together to collectively butt fuck the left with a barbed baseball bat
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Esteemed Trump-Ho and Searcher of Wagshambas at July 15, 2024 04:11 PM (DBZuM) 15
Id respond to the assassination sure. Maybe even do the calls for comity and reconciliation...
But I would also point out that comity and reconciliation and reaching across the aisle do NOT MEAN we give the commies whatever they fucking want- which is what it has meant for the last 40 fricking years. Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 15, 2024 04:11 PM (y31cs) 16
hmmm. *scribbles note* maga earrings for the top of the right ear.
Posted by: anachronda at July 15, 2024 04:11 PM (oY6Yp) 17
I don't mind the moderation for this convention time, but he needs to send Vance out to attack. Trump can come back to it later.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 15, 2024 04:12 PM (0eaVi) 18
I think it is the right call. With the hard left there can be no unity but with the many low information people who hate him because they are constantly told to hate him this could work.
Posted by: steevy at July 15, 2024 04:12 PM (HJ9BW) 19
>>>8 It's smart politically. A lot more persuadable people will be tuning in than would have before. The original speech was likely more suited to amping up the base.
yeah I meant to say that: He'll have more eyes on him than he's ever had before. let me edit that in. Posted by: ace at July 15, 2024 04:12 PM (KRtlO) 20
yeah hold off on that, I just have ten more chapters to go in Hound of the Baskervilles Posted by: ace at July 15, 2024 04:11 PM (KRtlO) The dog did not do it. Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 15, 2024 04:12 PM (y31cs) 21
Why didn't Lindsey Graham want JD Vance as VP?
Posted by: Seems Legit at July 15, 2024 04:12 PM (JeYYB) 22
Now we can pivot from Trump on a mountain of figurative skulls, to the kinder and softer version.
It is time for my little pony, friendship makes magic election. Posted by: Corona exile-back_in_exile at July 15, 2024 04:12 PM (qHgX8) 23
It's smart politically. A lot more persuadable people will be tuning in than would have before. The original speech was likely more suited to amping up the base.
Agree. This was the smart play, and I don't think Trump will otherwise change an iota. He's got JD to be the hatchetman now. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:12 PM (xCA6C) 24
Everyone will still crawl over glass to vote for him, unity or not.
It's a win win if it gets Indy voters and women. Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:12 PM (7+K68) 25
"He's never been brand unity. Joe Biden is,"
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHahahahah.... wheeeze.... HAHAHAHAHAHA ... oh, wait, he's serious. Posted by: FeatherBlade at July 15, 2024 04:12 PM (hB7mE) 26
Or, are we going to wait on that until we finish Hound of the Baskervilles?
Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:09 PM (X8fgo) ------- Why are you trying to rush him through that book when you know he still has to finish his shelving? Give the guy a chance to breathe, will ya? Posted by: bluebell at July 15, 2024 04:12 PM (bS+DD) 27
It's crazy to think that the (D)s didn't get Biden, Pelosi, Schumer, etc. out there to lay claim to the unity position first, but I guess their base hates Trump and us so much that it wouldn't work.
And instead they allow Trump to not only be sympathetic, but turn the other cheek and say "I forgive you, I love you, and I want to help you." Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 04:12 PM (2eR39) 28
F' that. I want retribution.
Posted by: fd at July 15, 2024 04:11 PM (vFG9F) _______________ Patience, Grasshopper. All in good time; but this is not the time. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at July 15, 2024 04:13 PM (YqDXo) 29
Why didn't Lindsey Graham want JD Vance as VP?
Posted by: Seems Legit at July 15, 2024 04:12 PM (JeYYB) Doesn't think he's handsome enough. Posted by: Mark1971 at July 15, 2024 04:13 PM (xPl2J) 30
Which way did Regan go after his brush with death?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:13 PM (7+K68) Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:13 PM (xCA6C) 32
*Reagan
Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:13 PM (7+K68) 33
30 He won 49 states in 1984....
Posted by: steevy at July 15, 2024 04:13 PM (HJ9BW) 34
There's no unity with these things,..
Posted by: Stateless at July 15, 2024 04:13 PM (jvJvP) Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at July 15, 2024 04:13 PM (/HDaX) 36
I think unity is a mistake. There is no unity possible. There are two sharply divided sides, and almost everyone is locked into their position about Trump. Attacking Biden's record of failure is the way to go, I think. You either think the border should be under control, or you don't. You either think the government should act to rein in inflation or not. And long-term, I don't think Trump can be conciliatory because it's not in his nature.
Posted by: But I Could Be Wrong at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (ho+Wf) 37
It sounds like Trump has had an epiphany.
Although he might be moderating his tone in favor of unity, I can also see him crafting an epic, Reaganesque, Churchillian, Lincolnian speech that may very well be the most important thing he's ever said or ever will say. I say give him a chance and let's see what happens... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (7fElN) 38
Kate Bolduan is a CNN blow-up doll.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (pjO2w) 39
Im fine with unity as long as it means uniting the base together to collectively butt fuck the left with a barbed baseball bat
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Esteemed Trump-Ho and Searcher of Wagshambas at July 15, 2024 04:11 PM (DBZuM) Aren't you forgetting something? Posted by: flaming barbed baseball bat that spins at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (0eaVi) Posted by: Not trying to be mean but? at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (bILdU) 41
Why didn't Lindsey Graham want JD Vance as VP?
Again, who cares? Lindsey is one of a dying faction. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (xCA6C) 42
I think it's a good choice to tone it down considering the mayhem outside the convention.
The nutters got to nut. Posted by: Seems Legit at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (JeYYB) 43
"Trump is that he continues to be a prisoner of ideas that he had when young"
______ Unfortunately true. He still thinks he can be a Republican President and it will be like it was decades ago. When someone like Reagan could get a giant tax cut through a Democrat Congress. Or that the military, national security and law enforcement are conservative, etc. That Fortune 500 CEOs would love him because he's a businessman, etc, I also wish that was the case, but it's just not anymore. Hopefully Vance can let Trump get a better read on how things are now Posted by: Blago at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (w36aP) 44
"many low information people who hate him because they are constantly told to hate him this could work."
I don't know. The TDS runs deep and they will never admit they are wrong. Better to continue with Old Joe at the helm than to wake up from their delusions. Posted by: fd at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (vFG9F) 45
Reagan always gave hopeful positive speeches anyway.
Posted by: steevy at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (HJ9BW) 46
I think this should be a "unity speech".
But then in a later speech he needs to lay out WHO are the actual enemies. Tulsi Gabbard disagrees with me on a LOT of issues. She's not an enemy. AOC disagrees with me on almost as many issues as Tulsi. She's an enemy. The difference? Tulsi doesn't want me dead. (Short version) Longer version: Tulsi recognizes we are each people of good will and disagree on means and ends to make the country better. AOC and her ilk see that I disagree, therefore I'm evil and must be eliminated. Trump needs to make this distinction clear for the masses. Posted by: Formerly Virginian at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (N1DT3) 47
The sudden-ballistic-"experts" on Twitter also mentioned the supposed 7mph crosswind that may have nudge the bullet 2 inches from its trajectory. Posted by: Soothsayer at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (aIaBZ) 48
I think this is the right tone. Give them one last chance to back down. Also, if they refuse, it draws a very stark picture of contrast between the man who wants America to come together, and the party that wants a third or more of America to f*** off and die.
I don't expect the Deep Left to accept. But that just seals their fate if they don't. Posted by: Brother Tim sez fuck cancer at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (OUMaO) 49
F' that. I want retribution.
Posted by: fd - I don't think you can start throwing communists out of helicopters right out of the gate. I think you have to explain to people why you're throwing communists out of helicopters. Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (2eR39) 50
Rope a dope 101: PDT will moderate his tone after what happened on Saturday.
Within 24 hours of the speech, MSM and Democrats will be going hammer and tongs at PDT. PDT will be able to point to his speech, shrug his shoulders, and say, "Not like I didn't try." "War." Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (tT6L1) 51
Speak softly, and carry a big, bloody stick.
Bingo. At this point in time, President Trump can afford to be magnanimous. He can afford to reach out with his bloody hand to the other side. But keep the stick handy. Posted by: Diogenes at July 15, 2024 04:15 PM (W/lyH) 52
Patience, Grasshopper. All in good time; but this is not the time.
All in good time. Posted by: Archimedes Dang, yours is better. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:15 PM (xCA6C) Posted by: Tonypete at July 15, 2024 04:15 PM (h/xVB) 54
Trump promises the largest deportation operation in history
any message of unity that brings him closer to that goal is fine by me Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Esteemed Trump-Ho and Searcher of Wagshambas at July 15, 2024 04:15 PM (DBZuM) 55
The only Trump the bolsheviks will like is one that resembles Biden.
Posted by: torabora at July 15, 2024 04:15 PM (8NJgB) 56
Unity? They just tried to kill you.
Posted by: Halfhand at July 15, 2024 04:15 PM (tYiVR) 57
F' that. I want retribution.
All in good time. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:13 PM (xCA6C) _______________ GMTA. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at July 15, 2024 04:15 PM (YqDXo) 58
The proper role for a "Republican" is to go on leftist media outlets and accept their faulty premises and prostrate themselves and beg forgiveness on behalf of the people who aren in no way guilty of whatever it might be they are being falsely accused of. The designated Pinata, or punching bag, if you will. Failure theater, designated Squish loser candidates.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 15, 2024 04:15 PM (LVI60) 59
"And I do think even I, as a Democrat, I can't stand him. Okay, but I wish him well, and I would love to see him try to redefine himself because there's so much division in this country, and a whole lot of it is fostered by Donald Trump," he continued..." -Paul Begala
==== You first, asshoe. Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 15, 2024 04:15 PM (RIvkX) 60
Turtle just got booed off the stage minutes ago at the convention. The guard is changing.
I would like to see JD walk up to him and rip his vocal cords out and throw them at Lindsey Graham on live TV. Posted by: Maj. Healey at July 15, 2024 04:15 PM (/U5Yz) 61
half of twitter suddenly became ballistics experts, this weekend Same people who were viral experts during the bullshit pandemic., such as gay "Dr" Guy Benson. Posted by: Soothsayer at July 15, 2024 04:16 PM (aIaBZ) 62
"I don't think you can start throwing communists out of helicopters right out of the gate. I think you have to explain to people why you're throwing communists out of helicopters.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT" Oh. *sits back down* Posted by: fd at July 15, 2024 04:16 PM (vFG9F) Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 04:16 PM (2eR39) 64
Whenever a GOP President tries to meet the opposition half way he always gets shivved in the neck...
Posted by: RFK jr. at July 15, 2024 04:16 PM (MeG8a) 65
Proof is in the puddin' (especially if it has a flaming skull)...
Trump's unity message will not be to that 20%-30% hard-wing leftists that would vote Commie if they had a chance, it's to the Independent and so'called Independed-minded voters, the 30%-40% of the voters. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 15, 2024 04:16 PM (ynpvh) 66
I don't know. The TDS runs deep and they will never admit they are wrong. Better to continue with Old Joe at the helm than to wake up from their delusions.
Then they are revealed for the hysterical nutbags they are. As has been said many times lately, never interrupt an enemy when he is making a mistake. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:16 PM (xCA6C) Posted by: BlackOrchid at July 15, 2024 04:16 PM (s3qiR) 68
Some people actually want open borders, and some people don't want open borders. The question is can those two sides get together? Can sides where you have people who want to see men play in women's sports and you have a side that doesn't understand even the concept of allowing that to happen [get together]
.. Remember this. They never move towards our side. Compromise. Bipartisanship. Unity. They always mean giving in to the left. Always. Posted by: Not trying to be mean but? at July 15, 2024 04:17 PM (bILdU) 69
Trump and his people are pretty good at reading the room. I'm not going to worry too much about what he says or how he says it. I think it's going to be good, whatever it is.
Posted by: bluebell at July 15, 2024 04:17 PM (bS+DD) 70
63 (lays $20 on table)
Trump gets baptized in the next couple of weeks. Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 04:16 PM (2eR39) He had his baptism in blood already. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 15, 2024 04:17 PM (ynpvh) 71
I don't think you can start throwing communists out of helicopters right out of the gate. I think you have to explain to people why you're throwing communists out of helicopters.
You can do that between departure and landing. And by that I mean the communist's departure from the helicopter and their landing on a minefield. Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at July 15, 2024 04:17 PM (dZVON) 72
Donald Trump appears to be indicating that he is going to pursue a new approach to his campaign, outlined in a convention speech based on unity. This is a mistake.
=================== As Ace said, I get why PDJT wants to take this path, and with his skills, he might even be successful. But an election is still a contest and someone loses. I want it to be the Demofascists who lose, and (like Domenech goes on to say) Trump can preach unity in his victory speech. Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 15, 2024 04:17 PM (pjO2w) Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 15, 2024 04:17 PM (EGSGm) 74
@formerly Virginian:
One can sit down with Tulsi and discuss the issues. AOC is a bundle of talking points who is incapable of rational thought and discourse. Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 15, 2024 04:17 PM (tT6L1) 75
60 Turtle just got booed off the stage minutes ago at the convention. The guard is changing.
shoot he's still alive? Posted by: BlackOrchid at July 15, 2024 04:17 PM (s3qiR) 76
57 F' that. I want retribution.
You know I came here over 20 years ago because you all were the only people I could find as angry as me.... Posted by: Stateless at July 15, 2024 04:17 PM (jvJvP) 77
Democrat group called [fake] "Christians Against Trump" are at the RNC. Posted by: Soothsayer at July 15, 2024 04:17 PM (aIaBZ) 78
Going for a "unity" and "reconciliation" vibe in the aftermath of the assassination attempt can cleave off many of the soft left types, thereby isolating the hard left. Which is all to the good.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (YqDXo) 79
>>I don't think you can start throwing communists out of helicopters right out of the gate.
But I want to throw communists out of the helicopters! Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (X8fgo) 80
Biden to announce a rent cap of 5% nationwide, how can he do this?
Posted by: Patrick from Ohio at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (FCrpy) 81
You do attrack more flies with honey than you do with vinegar.
But they are still flies. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (cOq4q) 82
Wait.
Unity with who? Whom? Mushy middle? Wine Karens? Not the Uber left establishment. Not all unity is created equal. Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (7+K68) 83
Too bad. I wanted PDT to go for the throat, rip it out and toss the carrion of the Democrat party into a flaming dumpster.
Fuck The Left. Posted by: nurse ratched at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (85Kyl) 84
He's just taking the unity narrative before they can.
Posted by: ... at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (7WnGI) 85
"as a Democrat, I can't stand him. Okay, but I wish him well"
============= "I wish LITERALLY HITLER!!" well" These are unserious people who deserve nothing but ridicule. Posted by: Jay in PA at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (i7Q7S) 86
Do what the Dems do - appeal to the moderates during the election, then go full-blast on the agenda AFTER the election.
Hell, he has already been impeached twice; what more can they do to him? Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas - Ace of Spades Ladies' Brigade plucky comic relief at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (SRRAx) 87
Remember this.
They never move towards our side. Compromise. Bipartisanship. Unity. They always mean giving in to the left. Always. Posted by: Not trying to be mean but? - I wonder if that won't be Trump's point. I hope it is. You're either American who believes in freedom, American culture, and American values and is willing to unite around those ideals or you're a communist that's going to get thrown out of a helicopter. Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (2eR39) 88
Trump can stake out the reasonable non-hysteric ground now, if he wishes too. I don’t think the Democrats have that option now, considering their psychotic base.
Posted by: tubal at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (PCK5/) 89
He better not come out against "assault weapons".
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (aD39U) 90
Steve Deace
@SteveDeaceShow With the Vance selection as VP, permit me to be the first person to encourage Gov DeWine to appoint Vivek Ramaswamy to replace him in the Senate come January. Vivek clearly displayed during the presidential campaign his brilliance and understanding of many key issues. However, his lack of résumé politically didn’t allow him to catch on anywhere, except on this app. This would give him a chance to prove himself, and I am eager to see him put that brilliance to the test while actually helping to govern the country. 12:23 PM · Jul 15, 2024 Posted by: BetaCuck4Lyfe at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (9aVck) 91
right now, it's a good move to step away from the mess that is the Democrat Party
to be the adults let them seethe we don't need seethin' Posted by: BlackOrchid at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (s3qiR) 92
Being the bigger person NEVER wins.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (85Kyl) 93
>>>66 I don't know. The TDS runs deep and they will never admit they are wrong. Better to continue with Old Joe at the helm than to wake up from their delusions.
He doesn't have to convince the 35% of the country that is antifa, just the 10-15% of the swing voters with softer ideologies and partisan investment. Trump had a sub-50 approval rating his whole first term. He'd be mighty indeed with a 53% approval rating. Posted by: ace at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (KRtlO) 94
"Then they are revealed for the hysterical nutbags they are. As has been said many times lately, never interrupt an enemy when he is making a mistake.
Posted by: Archimedes" There are so many like that though. Maybe more than we realize. Posted by: fd at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (vFG9F) 95
49 I don't think you can start throwing communists out of helicopters right out of the gate. I think you have to explain to people why you're throwing communists out of helicopters.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (2eR39) F that. You tell them "If you don't like it, you're next." Posted by: XTC at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (UnA8+) 96
75 60 Turtle just got booed off the stage minutes ago at the convention. The guard is changing.
shoot he's still alive? Posted by: BlackOrchid at July 15, 2024 04:17 PM (s3qiR) He better watch out for the soup kettle... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (ynpvh) 97
I can understand Trump re-writing a speech after getting shot at
I bet a thing like that does prompt one to reassess things just don't go all Kumbayah on us YOU ARE DONNY "TWO SCOOPS" TRUMP never lose that Posted by: Don Black at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (/7KEl) 98
I agree, it's the smart play, and I'll defer to Trump's judgement on this one despite my own feelings. Having said that, Begala can go eat a bag of shit from a grunting wildebeest on a Frisco sidewalk. Posted by: IllTemperedCur at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (y9nCu) 99
Magnanimity is that much more poignant when you just laughed in the face of death on live television.
It would be incredible if a strong push for "Unity but not Homogeneity" resulted in a wide scale preference cascade against the default left. Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (BAEGB) 100
@SteveDeaceShow
With the Vance selection as VP, permit me to be the first person to encourage Gov DeWine to appoint Vivek Ramaswamy to replace him in the Senate come January that would be great! Posted by: BlackOrchid at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (s3qiR) 101
But I want to throw communists out of the helicopters!
Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (X8fgo We all do! Just got to be patient. There will be a national holiday. Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (7+K68) 102
Drag it out another 10 years, but we are not moving away from Civil War. This will only result in the ratchet being cranked more slowly and insidiously.
Nothing will change in the Deep State bureaucracy, and most #conservatives will stop paying attention, bopping along to the assumption the Trump must be cleaning house. Only he won't be. And the next set of surprises will be worse 6 months into the next guy. Posted by: insurgens ad opus at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (E1DfV) 103
Brilliant move IMO. This literally takes the wind out of any attack by the democrats/media against Trump.
And we all know good and well that they had 10,000 attack articles and posts already written about Trump and his fiery rhetoric causing violence, etc., blah, blah. Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (QNSds) 104
42 I think it's a good choice to tone it down considering the mayhem outside the convention.
The nutters got to nut. Posted by: Seems Legit at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (JeYYB) That'll make for an interesting side-by-side. Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (eYoxG) 105
Turtle just got booed off the stage minutes ago at the convention. The guard is changing.
- (something something helicopters, deletes) Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (2eR39) Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (X8fgo) 107
It's a smart move. He comes across to undecideds as less threatening, even after being shot. That doesn't mean he's abandoned his core beliefs.
Posted by: Just reporting at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (scll+) Posted by: Goliath at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (h/xVB) 109
FIRST, win the election.
Posted by: Tex Lovera at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (wtvvX) 110
Whenever a GOP President tries to meet the opposition half way he always gets shivved in the neck...
Posted by: RFK jr. at July 15, 2024 04:16 PM (MeG8a) ______________ Don't meet them halfway (i.e., don't change your policies). Just make nice in your speech. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at July 15, 2024 04:20 PM (YqDXo) 111
Trump is a showman; he has great instincts.
Also a very stubborn fighter. Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 15, 2024 04:20 PM (EGSGm) 112
Wouldn't it be more economical to throw communists out of cargo planes?
Posted by: steevy at July 15, 2024 04:20 PM (HJ9BW) Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:20 PM (xCA6C) 114
The sign of a decent person is their ability to set themselves aside and do what's right. This is something I would have thought Trump 100% incapable of in 2016. This little interview snippet, and the scores of other unreported vignettes this man has shined in, have really shifted my thinking on him. I voted for him in 2016 with pinched nose, knowing he couldn't possibly be worse than Hillary. I was pleasantly surprised during his presidency, and I am eager to cast my ballot for him this year, believing fully that he has the country's best outcomes on his mind. God bless you, sir.
Posted by: red speck at July 15, 2024 04:20 PM (0Id0S) 115
We all do! Just got to be patient. There will be a national holiday.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (7+K6 ![]() -------- Julyteenth. On the 13th of July every year we get to throw communists out of planes. Posted by: bluebell at July 15, 2024 04:20 PM (bS+DD) 116
Has Dementia Joe ever been asked if people have the right to disagree with him?
Posted by: Northernlurker , wondering where his phone is at July 15, 2024 04:20 PM (VP6mU) 117
did they wheel McConnell out on some sort of hand truck, like Hannibal Lechter
Posted by: Don Black at July 15, 2024 04:20 PM (/7KEl) 118
Being the bigger person NEVER wins.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (85Kyl) It does in Sumo wrestling. Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 15, 2024 04:20 PM (BAEGB) Posted by: ace at July 15, 2024 04:20 PM (KRtlO) 120
It's a smart move. He comes across to undecideds as less threatening, even after being shot. That doesn't mean he's abandoned his core beliefs.
Posted by: Just reporting at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (scll+) _____________ Exactly. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at July 15, 2024 04:20 PM (YqDXo) 121
Trump can round up maybe, barely a majority. But the country is too full of too many bitter, leftist assholes to ever see unity. Without something drastic like Civil War II, the damage done to America is probably beyond repair.
Posted by: Palo Duro at July 15, 2024 04:20 PM (h8c/W) 122
86 Do what the Dems do - appeal to the moderates during the election, then go full-blast on the agenda AFTER the election.
shhh! lol Theresa don't give it away! Posted by: BlackOrchid at July 15, 2024 04:21 PM (s3qiR) 123
Paul Begala looks like a fetus.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at July 15, 2024 04:21 PM (aD39U) 124
Pissing in the wind preaching unity with these people. He should grow out some Ted Cruz muttonchops for what the left is going to unleash after this election. If he wins, the summer of 2020 wont be a patch on it.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 15, 2024 04:21 PM (Dm8we) 125
Trump is being smart. He can expand the map a bit here.
Posted by: Nick in Tallahassee at July 15, 2024 04:21 PM (7PziG) 126
He'll never get 40% of the country to like him, let alone vote for him, but he doesn't need them. He needs the independents.
Posted by: toddg at July 15, 2024 04:21 PM (dg2su) Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:21 PM (X8fgo) 128
LMFAO, the white liberals at Forbes are freaking out because "the injured ex-president’s defiant raised fist might resonate with George Floyd protesters.”
So the scrapped an article about the effect of the assassination attempt on black voters. "Forbes removes column that asks if Trump surviving shooting will appeal to black voters." Posted by: Jay in PA at July 15, 2024 04:21 PM (i7Q7S) 129
I can't stand the forehead Begala and his fascist propaganda.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at July 15, 2024 04:21 PM (17s+e) 130
He almost died. Saved by a whisker of a move, a slight breeze, and the Hand of God. That can change a person - I"m sure Trump is still considering how close he came.
Posted by: vivi at July 15, 2024 04:21 PM (Egz6Y) 131
Reagan always spoke in a calm reasonable genial manner… and then did what he intended to do.
Posted by: tubal at July 15, 2024 04:21 PM (PCK5/) 132
What level of membership does one need to be in the Book Club? Is it all brown-nosers in there?
Posted by: Hucked On Fonicks at July 15, 2024 04:21 PM (V5BDR) Posted by: Fat Secret Service Chick at July 15, 2024 04:21 PM (2eR39) 134
I'm not worried about this pivot.
Trump is a marketing genius. He's going to go out and sell his brand to a whole lot of people that might not have listened to his pitch before. My opinion, of course.. and I'm an idiot so there is that. Posted by: Inogame at July 15, 2024 04:22 PM (53oGX) Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Esteemed Trump-Ho and Searcher of Wagshambas at July 15, 2024 04:22 PM (DBZuM) 136
Very well said, Ace.
I would like to see Trump get a big yellow gold ring with a big ruby and put it in the ear through the bullet hole. Like a stochastic pirate. Then glare at heads of state as they try not to stare. Posted by: Gentlemen, this is junta manifest at July 15, 2024 04:22 PM (qUaw2) 137
119 >>Mushy middle?
mushy middle, yes. Posted by: ace at July 15, 2024 04:20 PM (KRtlO) That was my guess too. It's smart then. This is going after the folks that couldn't pinch their nose and vote last time. Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:22 PM (7+K68) 138
I wonder if that won't be Trump's point. I hope it is.
You're either American who believes in freedom, American culture, and American values and is willing to unite around those ideals or you're a communist that's going to get thrown out of a helicopter. Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (2eR39) --- Perhaps Trump will present his own version of Reagan's "A Time for Choosing." Giving Americans a clear view of the two paths that lay ahead of them and which one will lead to peace, prosperity, and continued existence as a nation. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 15, 2024 04:22 PM (7fElN) 139
Brilliant move IMO. This literally takes the wind out of any attack by the democrats/media against Trump.
And we all know good and well that they had 10,000 attack articles and posts already written about Trump and his fiery rhetoric causing violence, etc., blah, blah. Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (QNSds) _____________ Agreed. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at July 15, 2024 04:22 PM (YqDXo) 140
Speak softly, and carry an uzi.
Posted by: Tex Lovera at July 15, 2024 04:22 PM (wtvvX) 141
Turtle just got booed off the stage minutes ago at the convention. The guard is changing.
.. Not at all. The new guard MAGA Mike was also booed. Same as the old guard. Weird, huh? McConnell will be replaced with a clone. Thune or Cornyn. Posted by: Not trying to be mean but? at July 15, 2024 04:22 PM (bILdU) 142
Hi everyone
I've already cut ties with 2 family members and most of my lefty friends. Anyone else got the fuck you katana in hand? Posted by: melodicmetal1 at July 15, 2024 04:22 PM (XLfSN) 143
With the Vance selection as VP, permit me to be the first person to encourage Gov DeWine to appoint Vivek Ramaswamy to replace him in the Senate come January.
It's like they're a whole new party. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:22 PM (xCA6C) 144
Being the bigger person NEVER wins.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (85Kyl) *side eyes* Posted by: Andre the Giant at July 15, 2024 04:22 PM (Aqu9a) Posted by: Stateless at July 15, 2024 04:22 PM (jvJvP) 146
For nine years Trump has had millions of supporters telling him that he was their voice. That he spoke for them. That he fought for them. That they believed he had been put on this path by God.
I don't know what he thought about that before, but I have a feeling I do now. Posted by: ... at July 15, 2024 04:23 PM (45LId) 147
As someone up thread pointed out there is no doubt they have hundreds of "fiery Trump speech pours fuel on fire" articles ready to go and he pulls a switcheroo n them.
Posted by: steevy at July 15, 2024 04:23 PM (HJ9BW) 148
Wow, that Paul Begala guy looks like he a dildo up his ass.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at July 15, 2024 04:23 PM (XMwZJ) 149
88 Trump can stake out the reasonable non-hysteric ground now, if he wishes too. I don’t think the Democrats have that option now, considering their psychotic base.
Posted by: tubal at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (PCK5/) What is the reasonable non-hysteric ground? At least one of the two parties believe that boys can become girls by putting a dress on and that drag queens should be allowed to rap with them about this prospect. One side has embraced madness and labeled the other Hitlerian for occasionally expressing concerns in the most milquetoast of ways. What middle ground is there to seize on the issues Americans disagree about? Posted by: But I Could Be Wrong at July 15, 2024 04:23 PM (ho+Wf) 150
Unity. Never will happen. It's all about optics this week at the RNC.
Posted by: Ganowicz Commie Exterminators, LTD. at July 15, 2024 04:23 PM (A2E7p) 151
Trump needs to wear a bandage on his ear for the rest of the campaign.
Posted by: Tex Lovera at July 15, 2024 04:23 PM (wtvvX) 152
Anyone who still clings to the hope of reconciliation is going to be sorely disappointed. We are way past that now.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at July 15, 2024 04:23 PM (mH6SG) 153
Mollie
@MZHemingway There Can Be No Unity With The Violent Democrat-Media Industrial Complex From thefederalist.com https://t.co/kYzQkaeIT0 11:05 AM · Jul 15, 2024 Sorry, but that’s not going to happen. There can be no unity with people and institutions who have spent years whipping the left into a violent frenzy over Trump. This goes for Democrats and the corporate media alike. President Biden has spent the last few years declaring over and over that Trump is a “threat to democracy.” Some are outraged about Biden’s recent call with donors when he said it’s “time to put Trump in the bullseye,” but far worse rhetoric from Biden has been commonplace for years. Biden’s infamous Red Wedding speech in Philadelphia, where he declared Trump and MAGA Republics were a threat to democracy, was nearly two years ago... ...The corporate media especially has long pushed what Mollie Hemingway back in December called assassination prep: nonstop comparisons of Trump to Hitler, incessant warnings that if Trump isn’t stopped it will mean the end of democracy in America, and mantra-like repetition that a Trump victory in November means the gulags for every leftist identity group. Posted by: BetaCuck4Lyfe at July 15, 2024 04:23 PM (9aVck) 154
Sherman Marched to the Sea for Unity
Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:23 PM (X8fgo) 155
Wouldn't it be more economical to throw communists out of cargo planes?
Posted by: steevy at July 15, 2024 04:20 PM (HJ9BW) If you really want economical, Jimmy rig a conveyor belt to the tail rotor and you'll never even need to take off. Make sure you account for some rain ponchos in your budget figures, though. Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 15, 2024 04:23 PM (BAEGB) 156
So far the RNC isn't playing to the youth of today with these songs.
Doobie Brothers isn't about doobies, guys. Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:23 PM (7+K68) 157
92 Being the bigger person NEVER wins.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (85Kyl) Only being the biggest, meanest bastard does. Look around the room. If that's not you, he's coming for you. The world is a cut-throat place. Be the one cutting, not the one getting cut. Posted by: XTC at July 15, 2024 04:23 PM (UnA8+) 158
But I want to throw communists out of the helicopters!
Posted by: garrett We all do! Just got to be patient. There will be a national holiday. Posted by: AlaBAMA GAW* will be a National Paid Holiday. GAW = Grievance Airing Week Posted by: rickb223 All conspiracy theories and spoiler alerts are on the table at July 15, 2024 04:24 PM (NzK/m) 159
Paul Begala "detests" Trump.
No one wants to be liked by you, Paul. Science would have to clone you to make you a bigger piece of shit. Posted by: Azathoth at July 15, 2024 04:24 PM (wb1YC) Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Esteemed Trump-Ho and Searcher of Wagshambas at July 15, 2024 04:24 PM (DBZuM) 161
brb, plottin' Posted by: FBI at July 15, 2024 04:24 PM (aIaBZ) 162
Tell me about it.
Posted by: Goliath at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (h/xVB) I was half a second from this being a spit-take here at work. Posted by: Formerly Virginian at July 15, 2024 04:24 PM (N1DT3) 163
I think Trump's new approach is the right one.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 15, 2024 04:24 PM (v6JzV) 164
Reagan always spoke in a calm reasonable genial manner… and then did what he intended to do.
Ahem. Speak softly and carry a big stick? Posted by: Teddy Roosevelt at July 15, 2024 04:24 PM (xCA6C) 165
Due to his being, you know SHOT and all, there are alot of people who will watch him that normally would not. I believe that Trump will be talking to them, not us..
Posted by: tubal at July 15, 2024 04:24 PM (PCK5/) 166
155 Industrial woodchipper
Posted by: steevy at July 15, 2024 04:24 PM (HJ9BW) 167
What DJT said makes me think even more it was Devine Intervention. He might have a Angel on his shoulder
Posted by: Skip at July 15, 2024 04:24 PM (fwDg9) 168
Some people actually want open borders, and some people don't want open borders. The question is can those two sides get together? Can sides where you have people who want to see men play in women's sports and you have a side that doesn't understand even the concept of allowing that to happen [get together]?"
- No. These, like most of the insane shit progressives support which the rest of us hate are binary things. It will happen or it will not. The choice has to be made. And for over a century, this country has been making the wrong choice every single time that progressives were appeased. Posted by: Methos at July 15, 2024 04:24 PM (Dnobf) 169
Trump could come ot for every single donkey commie wish list point and the democrats and their media would still hate him.
But I do see the reason to try and then go back to a real conservative stance. Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at July 15, 2024 04:24 PM (17s+e) 170
Trump needs to wear a bandage on his ear for the rest of the campaign.
Posted by: Tex Lovera - He needs to let it heal ragged and embrace the Alley Cat moniker. Posted by: Fat Secret Service Chick at July 15, 2024 04:25 PM (2eR39) 171
"We shall have peace... We shall have peace, when you answer for the burning of the Westfold, and the children that lie dead there! We shall have peace, when the lives of the soldiers whose bodies were hewn even as they died against the gates of the Hornberg, are avenged!"
~insert into RNC Speech (and into Begala's Asshole) Posted by: catman at July 15, 2024 04:25 PM (4HMlb) 172
Almost dying changes you, and this all still very new. I am glad he is doing this, so long as that stick is in the corner ready for grabbing.
Posted by: Piper at July 15, 2024 04:25 PM (p4NUW) 173
Julyteenth. On the 13th of July every year we get to throw communists out of planes.
Posted by: bluebell at July 15, 2024 04:20 PM (bS+DD) This! This must happen. Posted by: Count de Monet at July 15, 2024 04:25 PM (Aqu9a) 174
brb, spyin Posted by: CIA at July 15, 2024 04:25 PM (aIaBZ) 175
96 75 60 Turtle just got booed off the stage minutes ago at the convention. The guard is changing.
shoot he's still alive? Posted by: BlackOrchid at July 15, 2024 04:17 PM (s3qiR) He better watch out for the soup kettle... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (ynpvh) They weren't booing.. they were saying boo-erns... Posted by: Inogame at July 15, 2024 04:25 PM (53oGX) 176
Darn socks
Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 04:25 PM (2eR39) 177
89 He better not come out against "assault weapons".
Posted by: G'rump928(c) This is where JD keeps him inline. I hope. Posted by: Maj. Healey at July 15, 2024 04:25 PM (/U5Yz) 178
The fact that Trump can see "very fine people " among the rabble who bemoaned the assassin's poor aim tells you a lot about his personal journey and his core as a man. I only hope he's right, and that those to whom he is referring actually acknowledge the olive branch and -- at the very least -- cannot bring themselves to vote for crooked Joe.
Posted by: red speck at July 15, 2024 04:25 PM (0Id0S) 179
It's easier to reach someone's throat if you extend your hand.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 15, 2024 04:25 PM (IG4Id) 180
50 cent in talks to appear at the Republican convention
Posted by: Patrick from Ohio at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (FCrpy) 181
"What DJT said makes me think even more it was Devine Intervention. He might have a Angel on his shoulder
Posted by: Skip" We are at a fork and it's going to be a damn tricky one. Posted by: fd at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (vFG9F) 182
Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:23
Hey, Trump has a lot of black rappers in his corner now. Probably more today. Posted by: Stateless at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (jvJvP) 183
Libs of TikTok on X has been scorching accounts from people that are sad the assassin missed by noting their place of employment and asking them online if they'd like to comment on their employee's Xweet.
A few of the employers are putting the offending employee on leave, some have been fired, others have resigned. Many of the employers have not responded, but you can bet they probably do not care for the coverage. Or maybe some do. Either way... I think it's a good effort. Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (Q4IgG) Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (EGSGm) 185
165 Due to his being, you know SHOT and all, there are alot of people who will watch him that normally would not. I believe that Trump will be talking to them, not us..
Posted by: tubal at July 15, 2024 04:24 PM (PCK5/) THIS. He's not gonna sway his base, he's not gonna sway the hard leftists. It's all about the rest of the voters. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (ynpvh) 186
GAW = Grievance Airing Week
Posted by: rickb223 All conspiracy theories and spoiler alerts are on the table at July 15, 2024 04:24 PM (NzK/m) --- A Festivus for the rest of us! Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (7fElN) 187
Wouldn't it be more economical to throw communists out of cargo planes?
Posted by: steevy Pack 'em in. Take off to 10,000 ft. Drop tail ramp. Pull stick back. Go vertical to 45,000 feet. Wiggle wings if necessary. Posted by: rickb223 All conspiracy theories and spoiler alerts are on the table at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (NzK/m) 188
Trump attacked Biden on his policy and acuity.
Biden attacked Trump personally. Name calling Hitler, racist and will take away democracy. Totally personal. The fault is on Biden because he can’t defend his policies. They tried that and the message failed Posted by: Redenzo at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (V/pbu) 189
Did everyone catch the 'Me Voting for Trump / Mel Gibson Meme' that was making the rounds yesterday?
That one made me laugh. Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (X8fgo) 190
Doobie Brothers isn't about doobies, guys.
Posted by: AlaBAMA Next thing you'll tell me is Pussy Riot isn't about. . . Posted by: Goliath at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (h/xVB) 191
Some Dem congressional staffer got shitcanned for their reaction.
Posted by: steevy at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (HJ9BW) 192
And we all know good and well that they had 10,000 attack articles and posts already written about Trump and his fiery rhetoric causing violence, etc., blah, blah.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) They will still say it while their legions continue with lawfare, riots, mass murder, and assassinations. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 15, 2024 04:27 PM (cOq4q) 193
180 50 cent in talks to appear at the Republican convention
Posted by: Patrick from Ohio at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (FCrpy) Add Nickelback and it's only 45¢. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 15, 2024 04:27 PM (ynpvh) 194
Who will play Trump in the movie?
Posted by: Don Black at July 15, 2024 04:27 PM (/7KEl) 195
I'm no consultant, so if "calling for unity" humanizes him and wins over the fickle effeminate suburban voters Trump needs, I'm all for it.
The base is already motivated to the max to vote for him. Posted by: Bitcoin Fixes Everything at July 15, 2024 04:27 PM (V6W16) 196
Some people actually want open borders, and some people don't want open borders. The question is can those two sides get together? Can sides where you have people who want to see men play in women's sports and you have a side that doesn't understand even the concept of allowing that to happen [get together]?"
- No. Who's talking about meeting them halfway? Trump is going to say "we have disagreements, and some of them are profound, but I'm not calling for assassinations". Some of you seem to have very little trust in Trump. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:27 PM (xCA6C) 197
110 Whenever a GOP President tries to meet the opposition half way he always gets shivved in the neck...
Posted by: RFK jr. at July 15, 2024 04:16 PM (MeG8a) ______________ Don't meet them halfway (i.e., don't change your policies). Just make nice in your speech. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at July 15, 2024 04:20 PM (YqDXo) I agree. Biden during the weekend and KJP today repetitively chanted, "We Must Come Together! We Must Unify As a Country!" OK, tell us what principles, ideals, morals, and beliefs we should unify around. They have not and will not. An honest answer would double-k!ll Joe's evaporating election chances. Tells us everything we need to know about their fake calls for Unity! Posted by: Gref at July 15, 2024 04:27 PM (5fDan) 198
I'm not sure how I feel about this. I appreciate what he's trying to do, and I think it's a nice thought. And it will hopefully work on the LIVs. But it is never, ever going to work on the people who want open borders and trannies on girl's sports teams.
Posted by: Jordan61 at July 15, 2024 04:27 PM (DRSnL) 199
Chrissie Mayr off the cuff remark: "At this point, his Secret Service needs Secret Service protection." Posted by: Soothsayer at July 15, 2024 04:27 PM (aIaBZ) 200
131 Reagan always spoke in a calm reasonable genial manner… and then did what he intended to do.
Posted by: tubal at July 15, 2024 04:21 PM (PCK5/) Reagan called the Soviet Union an evil empire. He could speak pretty damn plainly. Posted by: He Wasn't All Smiles And Tummy Rubs at July 15, 2024 04:27 PM (ho+Wf) 201
Being the bigger person NEVER wins.
- (runs away sobbing) Posted by: Fat Secret Service Chick at July 15, 2024 04:21 PM (2eR39) --------- I love this place - need to stop by more often Posted by: jhawk90 at July 15, 2024 04:27 PM (ggOdn) 202
Did everyone catch the 'Me Voting for Trump / Mel Gibson Meme' that was making the rounds yesterday?
That one made me laugh. Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (X8fgo) -------- Is it the same one that made the rounds in 2020? I still have that saved on my phone, lol! Posted by: bluebell at July 15, 2024 04:27 PM (bS+DD) 203
190 Doobie Brothers isn't about doobies, guys.
Posted by: AlaBAMA Next thing you'll tell me is Pussy Riot isn't about. . . Posted by: Goliath at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (h/xVB) Or that Fine Young Cannibals isn't on Cannibal Bob's playlist... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 15, 2024 04:28 PM (ynpvh) 204
Forehead Begala
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 15, 2024 04:28 PM (63Dwl) 205
If we don't have access to large helicopters is rope and lampposts an acceptable alternative?
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at July 15, 2024 04:28 PM (17s+e) 206
167 What DJT said makes me think even more it was Devine Intervention. He might have a Angel on his shoulder
so I had a weird experience - near death experience - when I was a yuppie working in Philly. no details required but someone literally saved clueless me from death. for like a week after, the whole world literally not figuratively LITERALLY looked different. crisper. brighter. I felt this thing - like I was in a new reality, like anything was possible! If I try hard, I can still remember how it felt. Possible. What is possible? What does PDJT think/see as possible, right now? he's in one of the possibly very few realities in which he still lives, and wasn't killed. not sure if that makes sense lol anyway I like this take. I like positivity. At least for this week, this is the Way. Posted by: BlackOrchid at July 15, 2024 04:28 PM (s3qiR) 207
Being the bigger person NEVER wins.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (85Kyl) Only being the biggest, meanest bastard does. Look around the room. If that's not you, he's coming for you. The world is a cut-throat place. Be the one cutting, not the one getting cut. Posted by: XTC at July 15, 2024 04:23 PM (UnA8+) Even the biggest, meanest bastard has to sleep. Being the biggest and meanest isn't the optimal strategy. Posted by: Formerly Virginian at July 15, 2024 04:28 PM (N1DT3) 208
It makes sense, actually.
My local rag has been filled with rabid leftists spewing hatred and "why did he miss?" That has got to be a turn off to most of the moderate people. Most people really don't want to be part of a country where it's ok to murder your political opponent. If Trump is out there saying "we can in fact get along" and the left is howling for blood like they are doing, he'll peel off lots more votes. Just as long as Trump is willing to order open fire when the insane leftists try to burn down the country. Posted by: SimoHayha at July 15, 2024 04:28 PM (FthWa) 209
Doobie Brothers isn't about doobies, guys.
Posted by: AlaBAMA Next thing you'll tell me is Pussy Riot isn't about. . . Posted by: Goliath at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (h/xVB) Ahem. Posted by: Butthole Surfers at July 15, 2024 04:28 PM (Aqu9a) 210
193 180 50 cent in talks to appear at the Republican convention
Posted by: Patrick from Ohio at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (FCrpy) Add Nickelback and it's only 45¢. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 15, 2024 04:27 PM (ynpvh) Quarterflash gets you to 20¢. Posted by: Tex Lovera at July 15, 2024 04:28 PM (wtvvX) 211
Ironically, calling for Unity is probably actually a division play.
Drive a wedge between the die hard revolutionaries and the barely paying attention liberals. Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 15, 2024 04:29 PM (BAEGB) 212
He better not come out against "assault weapons".
Posted by: G'rump928(c) What if he calls them "Love Sticks"? Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 15, 2024 04:29 PM (cOq4q) 213
196 Who's talking about meeting them halfway? Trump is going to say "we have disagreements, and some of them are profound, but I'm not calling for assassinations". Some of you seem to have very little trust in Trump.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:27 PM (xCA6C) ======= Can you blame them? He's not a quality candidate. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:29 PM (GBKbO) Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:29 PM (7+K68) 215
194 Who will play Trump in the movie?
Posted by: Don Black at July 15, 2024 04:27 PM (/7KEl) Make him a lesbian, and make it gay!--Disney Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 15, 2024 04:29 PM (ynpvh) Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:29 PM (X8fgo) 217
>>> 48 I think this is the right tone. Give them one last chance to back down. Also, if they refuse, it draws a very stark picture of contrast between the man who wants America to come together, and the party that wants a third or more of America to f*** off and die.
I don't expect the Deep Left to accept. But that just seals their fate if they don't. Posted by: Brother Tim sez fuck cancer at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (OUMaO) I like this take. Leaving it at that for now. Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 15, 2024 04:29 PM (VavZF) 218
Most middle class people don't want conflict and phrases like "unity" and "come together" are good lures to drag them in . It's snake oil and Trump shouldn't fall for it. It isn't possible to come together with hardcore leftist lunatics, so don't try
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 15, 2024 04:29 PM (yI5mB) 219
207 Being the biggest and meanest isn't the optimal strategy.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at July 15, 2024 04:28 PM (N1DT3) More in the sense of being the biggest bastard, as opposed to being physically the largest person. Posted by: XTC at July 15, 2024 04:29 PM (UnA8+) 220
Why is IVF access a thing now?
Biden-Harris HQ- Trump has selected far-right MAGA extremist JD Vance as his running mate. Vance is a 2020 election denier, supports a national abortion ban, and voted against IVF access. Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at July 15, 2024 04:29 PM (evvc2) 221
Seems to me that Trump is aiming for the Landslide now, not the Squeaker…
Posted by: tubal at July 15, 2024 04:30 PM (PCK5/) 222
Trump doesn’t completely realize he’s dealing with ideologues. These people are hardcore and will do anything, up and including assassination. So now that they tried that and missed- we should moderate the tone? Maybe. Maybe that makes good electoral politics, but Democrats have gone full bore with their agenda and it doesn’t look like they’re backing off. If you can win the House, Senate and White House perhaps things will change. But swinging this thing back into balance isn’t going to take nice talk, it’s going to take big balls.
Posted by: Marcus T at July 15, 2024 04:30 PM (ibKjr) 223
Let's hope Elon Musk is gathering all of the hate being posted and making a nice long list for the new DOJ.
It's way WAY past time we cut their lines of communication and the feedback loop. Posted by: melodicmetal1 at July 15, 2024 04:30 PM (XLfSN) 224
Uh, yeah, Begala is a slimy scumbag. He speaketh with forked tongue. His well-wishing for Trump and Trump supporters is insincere. Begala very likely represents a disingenuous overture to get Trump to drop his guard against the Establishment (both left and Rino). Don't fall for it Mr. T! They want to see what the inside of your head looks like. Posted by: Bach in Black at July 15, 2024 04:30 PM (+oqUV) 225
26 Or, are we going to wait on that until we finish Hound of the Baskervilles?
Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:09 PM (X8fgo) ------- Why are you trying to rush him through that book when you know he still has to finish his shelving? Give the guy a chance to breathe, will ya? Posted by: bluebell at July 15, 2024 04:12 PM (bS+DD) Until *we* finish The Hound of the Baskervilles? (?!) garrett? ace? Is there something you'd like to tell us? Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 15, 2024 04:30 PM (JPA8o) 226
If Trump is out there saying "we can in fact get along" and the left is howling for blood like they are doing, he'll peel off lots more votes.
Exactly. Eyes on the prize, people. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:30 PM (xCA6C) 227
There is a scene in the movie, Zulu , that comes to mind when I consider the main reason I'm supporting Trump.
A young private, realizing the incredible odds against the survival of the small British outpost in view of the thousands of Zulu warriors who are about to attack, is bordering on panic as he asks wise old Colour Sergeant Bourne, "Why us, Colour Sergeant?" To which Bourne responds, in his deep, calm voice, "Because we're here. Just us. Nobody else." Trump is here. Just him. Nobody else. Posted by: Paco at July 15, 2024 04:30 PM (njExo) 228
>We are at a fork and it's going to be a damn tricky one.
Posted by: fd at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (vFG9F) --- If we're at a fork, we better take it Posted by: Don Black at July 15, 2024 04:30 PM (/7KEl) 229
Even the biggest, meanest bastard has to sleep.
Being the biggest and meanest isn't the optimal strategy. Posted by: Formerly Virginian at July 15, 2024 04:28 PM (N1DT3) Yup. While I got some shuteye, bitch cut my hair! Posted by: Samson at July 15, 2024 04:30 PM (Aqu9a) 230
I question the existence of said "mushy middle." Imo, everyone has chosen a side. They're either overt or covert about it.
Posted by: Halfhand at July 15, 2024 04:30 PM (tYiVR) 231
215 194 Who will play Trump in the movie?
Posted by: Don Black at July 15, 2024 04:27 PM (/7KEl) Make him a lesbian, and make it gay!--Disney *checks schedule* looks like i might be available Posted by: amandla stenberg at July 15, 2024 04:30 PM (oY6Yp) 232
https://tinyurl.com/y84c8f32
This platform was just approved by the convention. It's short and to the point at about 16 pages (the Dims had a 92 page platform in 2020 and doubtless will have to add more Alphabet People provisions this year). Run on that, make good personnel choices (Vance is a good start) and be ruthless about rooting out career activists in government positions, and I don't care about Trump's tone in a speech Normies are watching. Posted by: the lower depths at July 15, 2024 04:30 PM (+b4rY) 233
>>> But it is never, ever going to work on the people who want open borders and trannies on girl's sports teams.
no you'll never get them but we don't need them. Just getting over 50% approval would be a big deal, politically. Posted by: ace at July 15, 2024 04:30 PM (KRtlO) 234
Trump can hit the unity theme and campaign on policies:
Vast majority want a secure border Vast majority want safe streets and criminals in jail Vast majority want good jobs in the USA Vast majority want cheap energy produced in the USA Vast majority want inflation brought under control Vast majority want a strong military and not stupid overseas engagements that cost young lives and hundreds of billions Vast majority still want to achieve the American dream for them and their kids etc etc He can do all this without demonizing Biden or Dem voters. Posted by: the dandy at July 15, 2024 04:31 PM (L+5ng) 235
JD has a child named Vivek? That's wild.
Posted by: Scarlett O'Hara at July 15, 2024 04:31 PM (FFn+L) 236
Appreciate the thought that Trump has, but there are some on the left who will never be united with America because they hate America and everything she stands for.
Steven Crowder on Rumble had a fantastic opening today that I wish Trump would mimic. All that said, Trump has earned the benefit of the doubt here. Posted by: I identify as a Hippopotamus at July 15, 2024 04:31 PM (eXKZU) Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:31 PM (X8fgo) 238
>>>230 I question the existence of said "mushy middle." Imo, everyone has chosen a side. They're either overt or covert about it.
a large chunk of soft-headed voters vote for "niceness" Posted by: ace at July 15, 2024 04:31 PM (KRtlO) 239
190>>> Doobie Brothers isn't about doobies, guys.
Posted by: AlaBAMA Next thing you'll tell me is Pussy Riot isn't about. . . Rioting? Posted by: red speck at July 15, 2024 04:31 PM (0Id0S) 240
211 Ironically, calling for Unity is probably actually a division play.
Drive a wedge between the die hard revolutionaries and the barely paying attention liberals. Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 15, 2024 04:29 PM (BAEGB) It'd be great if the "Trump is literally Hitler" crowd gets isolated from the rest. Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at July 15, 2024 04:31 PM (eYoxG) 241
Maga Mike, lol
Nobody is calling him that .. Kane at CFP does. Or did? How about super conservative Freedom Caucus Mike? They all betray. That's the lesson. Posted by: Not trying to be mean but? at July 15, 2024 04:31 PM (bILdU) 242
Most middle class people don't want conflict and phrases like "unity" and "come together" are good lures to drag them in . It's snake oil and Trump shouldn't fall for it. It isn't possible to come together with hardcore leftist lunatics, so don't try
Trump doesn’t completely realize he’s dealing with ideologues. These people are hardcore and will do anything, up and including assassination. Seriously? He doesn't know what kind of people he's dealing with? Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:32 PM (xCA6C) Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 15, 2024 04:32 PM (v6JzV) 244
I can get on board with unity against evil.
Posted by: screaming in digital at July 15, 2024 04:32 PM (iZbyp) 245
Don’t go wobbly now Donald,
Posted by: Pj at July 15, 2024 04:32 PM (G1dq6) 246
Doobie, Doobie, Doo..
Posted by: Zombie Ol' Blue Eyes at July 15, 2024 04:32 PM (4HMlb) 247
Thompson fired a staffer after being "made aware" of what she said.
Thompson himself, however, sponsored legislation that will remove secret service protection from candidate Trump. So it isn't as if the road apple fell far from the horse's ass. Posted by: Common Tater at July 15, 2024 04:32 PM (LVI60) 248
My brother in law is 100% the mushy middle. He dislikes Trump simply because he's crass.
The mushy middle exists. Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (7+K68) 249
We're stronger together, like a bundle of sticks.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (aD39U) 250
I think unity is a mistake. There is no unity possible. There are two sharply divided sides, and almost everyone is locked into their position about Trump. Attacking Biden's record of failure is the way to go, I think. You either think the border should be under control, or you don't. You either think the government should act to rein in inflation or not. And long-term, I don't think Trump can be conciliatory because it's not in his nature.
Posted by: But I Could Be Wrong at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (ho+Wf) No problem with making the offer. Some of the foot soldiers who have not sold their soul might accept it and sit it out or come over. The hardliners will die soon, and the party will be weaker. That's how our system works when one side gets too radical, the other side starts stealing support and starts winning. Posted by: Oldcat at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (eoQWY) 251
26 Or, are we going to wait on that until we finish Hound of the Baskervilles?
Posted by: garrett I think he did that one. Fall of the House of Usher was the stumbling point. Posted by: Gentlemen, this is junta manifest at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (qUaw2) Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (v6JzV) 253
He looks like Dan Crenshaw without the eye patch. Posted by: Soothsayer at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (aIaBZ) 254
248 My brother in law is 100% the mushy middle. He dislikes Trump simply because he's crass.
The mushy middle exists. Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (7+K6 ![]() ======== "I vote on policy, not personality. Are you some kind of child to do otherwise?" Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (GBKbO) 255
228 >We are at a fork and it's going to be a damn tricky one.
Posted by: fd at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (vFG9F) --- If we're at a fork, we better take it Posted by: Don Black at July 15, 2024 04:30 PM (/7KEl) No spooning. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (ynpvh) 256
Federal tax-supported Public Broadcasting System ("PBS") is calling Saturday's event an "apparent" assassination attempt.
Posted by: M. Gaga at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (AyG8y) 257
"Ben Domenech warns against Trump seeking a "false unity" with the left and the Uniparty."
Ben Domenech is married to Meghan McCain - he is the Uniparty. Posted by: Jason Hudson at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (FvKMw) Posted by: Don at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (yy2s0) 259
211 Ironically, calling for Unity is probably actually a division play.
Drive a wedge between the die hard revolutionaries and the barely paying attention liberals. Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 15, 2024 04:29 PM (BAEGB) nailed it, this is precisely right 3D chess Posted by: Bitcoin Fixes Everything at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (V6W16) 260
Well Crap!, joke sock off..
Posted by: catman at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (4HMlb) Posted by: anachronda at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (oY6Yp) 262
If we're at a fork, we better take it
Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:34 PM (xCA6C) Posted by: Stateless at July 15, 2024 04:34 PM (jvJvP) 264
Thompson fired a staffer after being "made aware" of what she said.
Thompson himself, however, sponsored legislation that will remove secret service protection from candidate Trump. So it isn't as if the road apple fell far from the horse's ass. Posted by: Common Tater at July 15, 2024 04:32 PM (LVI60) That's what staffers are for, to get fired to cover for the big guy. Posted by: Oldcat at July 15, 2024 04:34 PM (eoQWY) 265
Art of the Sell after an Assassination Attempt by Donald J. Trump.
Sure there are too many werewolf dead-enders who will always be so mad at him they want to explode. But if Trump can pull a few people away from that abyss I hope it happens. Posted by: Anna Puma at July 15, 2024 04:34 PM (HeZkj) 266
He doesn't have to give the Left anything: he can just make nice vapid noises like, e.g., Obama did ("we must move forward together," "hope and change," "we are the ones we've been waiting for").
Hey, it worked for Obama. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at July 15, 2024 04:34 PM (YqDXo) 267
I don't think you can start throwing communists out of helicopters right out of the gate.
Posted by: Moron Robbie Ok. We'll throw them out of the gates first, then the helicopters. But what if the gates are on helicopters that just happen to not be on the ground? Posted by: Stu Podaso at July 15, 2024 04:34 PM (mbb+A) 268
Federal tax-supported Public Broadcasting System ("PBS") is calling Saturday's event an "apparent" assassination attempt.
Posted by: M. Gaga Oh yeah, and while we are at it, cut their fed funding to zero. Posted by: Goliath at July 15, 2024 04:34 PM (h/xVB) 269
253
He looks like Dan Crenshaw without the eye patch. Posted by: Soothsayer at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (aIaBZ) Aw, man. You had a real zinger there if you'd phrase it better. He looks like Dan Crenshaw but with 20/20 vision. Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:34 PM (7+K68) 270
255 228 >We are at a fork and it's going to be a damn tricky one.
Posted by: fd at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (vFG9F) --- If we're at a fork, we better take it Posted by: Don Black at July 15, 2024 04:30 PM (/7KEl) No spooning. is a spork a transfork or a transspoon? Posted by: anachronda at July 15, 2024 04:34 PM (oY6Yp) Posted by: Oddbob at July 15, 2024 04:34 PM (/y8xj) 272
I question the existence of said "mushy middle." Imo, everyone has chosen a side. They're either overt or covert about it.
a large chunk of soft-headed voters vote for "niceness" Posted by: ace at July 15, 2024 04:31 PM Yep, and Saturday night Trump literally had a "come to Jesus" moment. 2 inches the other way and he would be dead, that kind of stuff makes you reassess your life and values. Just ask any Veteran that has been in combat. That will change anyone, but I doubt it changed his core principles of America first. Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 15, 2024 04:34 PM (QNSds) 273
>>> 115 We all do! Just got to be patient. There will be a national holiday.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (7+K6 -------- Julyteenth. On the 13th of July every year we get to throw communists out of planes. Posted by: bluebell at July 15, 2024 04:20 PM (bS+DD) Threadwinner. Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 15, 2024 04:34 PM (VavZF) 274
Seriously, what is the fucking point of linking that Paul Beluga video? Fuck them. Fuck everyone who is working toward the destruction of our country!!!
FUCK YOU ALL, ASSHOLES!!!!!! Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at July 15, 2024 04:35 PM (5AVMW) Posted by: DaveA at July 15, 2024 04:35 PM (FhXTo) 276
Judge Engeron says that Vance is guilty of a heinous crime, to be announced in October.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at July 15, 2024 04:35 PM (MeG8a) 277
Dustin Grage
@GrageDustin JD Vance Pro/Con list. Cons: - Voted for Evan McMuffin - Called his running mate Hitler - Forces a special election - Has no relevant experience - Offers no electoral benefit - Can’t fundraise - Performed worse than all other statewide candidates in Ohio Pros: - Not Nikki Haley Posted by: Dr. T at July 15, 2024 04:35 PM (jGGMD) 278
There is a scene in the movie, Zulu , that comes to mind when I consider the main reason I'm supporting Trump.
A young private, realizing the incredible odds against the survival of the small British outpost in view of the thousands of Zulu warriors who are about to attack, is bordering on panic as he asks wise old Colour Sergeant Bourne, "Why us, Colour Sergeant?" To which Bourne responds, in his deep, calm voice, "Because we're here. Just us. Nobody else." Trump is here. Just him. Nobody else. Posted by: Paco at July 15, 2024 04:30 PM (njExo) Colour Sergeant Bourne IRL was all of 24 at the time. Youngest Colour Sergeant in the British Army. Achieved the rank of Lt. Colonel. Posted by: Count de Monet at July 15, 2024 04:35 PM (Aqu9a) 279
Mush, my concerned puppies, mush!
Posted by: David Axelrod at July 15, 2024 04:35 PM (gKWVE) 280
"Tone down the rhetoric, Republicans, or we'll shoot you again!"
"Okay. I'm toning down the rhetoric. Let's just come together as Americans and find solutions together." -Trump "He's Hitler and going to kill everybody!" That's a persuasion arc that Scott Adams would get hard thinking about. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:35 PM (GBKbO) 281
194 Who will play Trump in the movie?
Posted by: Don Black at July 15, 2024 04:27 PM (/7KEl) Pauley Shore in Don't Touch The Scalpweasel. Posted by: Movie Magic at July 15, 2024 04:35 PM (ho+Wf) Posted by: Piper at July 15, 2024 04:35 PM (p4NUW) 283
>> Obama did ("we must move forward together," "hope and change," "we are the ones we've been waiting for").
See. Say pwadmey! Posted by: DOCTOR Jill Biden at July 15, 2024 04:35 PM (X8fgo) 284
Aw, man. You had a real zinger there if you'd phrase it better.
He looks like Dan Crenshaw but with 20/20 vision. Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:34 PM (7+K6 ![]() A Crenshaw with depth perception. Posted by: G'rump928(c) at July 15, 2024 04:35 PM (aD39U) 285
Drive a wedge between the die hard revolutionaries and the barely paying attention liberals.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 15, 2024 04:29 PM (BAEGB) ______________ Exactly. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at July 15, 2024 04:35 PM (YqDXo) 286
My brother in law is 100% the mushy middle. He dislikes Trump simply because he's crass.
And Vance is precisely the kind of guy who a BIL like that would be ashamed to say he won't vote for because he's crass. That comes across as elitist and snobby, and I'll bet your BIL's CV can't match Vance's. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:35 PM (xCA6C) 287
He better not come out against "assault weapons".
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at July 15, 2024 04:18 PM (aD39U) He's not stupid. Posted by: ... at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (lX8VI) Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (5AVMW) 289
Trump doesn’t completely realize he’s dealing with ideologues. These people are hardcore and will do anything, up and including assassination.
----- Seriously? He doesn't know what kind of people he's dealing with? Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:32 PM (xCA6C) ---- I think the events on Saturday crystalized in Trump's mind *exactly* who he's dealing with. Up until that point, I'm sure he wondered if anyone would go that far. Now he knows for certain. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (7fElN) 290
I think it's a good thing Trump has opted for a more conciliatory approach in his convention speech. Barn-burner speeches are fine when addressing those of us comprising the base, but the convention speech encompasses a broader audience, many of them independents or moderate centrist, on-the-fence Democrats alienated by the extreme far-Left turn their party has taken. The courage Trump displayed during the assassination attempt has already touched an enormous number of people.
Besides, a gentler tone feels more appropriate, somehow. Be interesting to see how it plays. Posted by: troyriser at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (Vvljl) 291
258 Biden is "brand unity"?
What's Begala smoking? Posted by: Don at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (yy2s0) Once you kill or place in camps all your enemies, you have unity... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (ynpvh) 292
Plus, it never hurts to try to be a peacemaker. Blessed are the peacemakers, and all that.
The Democrats sole issue is "Trump is worse than Hitler/the Devil/REEEEEE!" If People turn in and see that no, Trump isn't out there calling for an end to whatever, then that smacks the left in the face and destroys their main campaign platform. And without fearmongering about how evil Trump is, what do they have to get a vote? Joe Biden? Posted by: SimoHayha at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (FthWa) 293
Trump's unifying theme may bring some of the traitorous gopE to vote for him.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (17s+e) 294
Last person I care about giving an opinion is Mr. Meghan McCain.
PDT is making a smart move here. Joke is going to go right back to his nasty bullshit and it will really show up. Posted by: Ben Had at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (5MvGY) 295
Babylon Bee: JD Vance Horrified To Learn He Must Now Use Truth Social
Posted by: Mark1971 at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (xPl2J) 296
"many members of the public might actually be ready to hear Trump's words without the taint of prejudice that eight long years of nonstop leftwing propaganda have instilled in them.”
This is very-somewhat pathetically-true. Many non political people still have problems with Trump’s “tone” and all that other silly horseshit (as if Biden and countless other Dems aren’t crass and blustery), and him playing the teddy bear for a bit might assuage that. Personally, I hope he swings a wrecking ball in office, but he has to get there first. I’m less concerned with tone than actions and not giving away the US to foreign hordes and criminals. Posted by: UGAdawg at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (tRd71) 297
Millions who wouldn’t have watched his speech now will and think “wait, this guy isn’t the monster he’s been made out to be.”
Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (u73oe) 298
We're stronger together, like a bundle of sticks.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (aD39U) sure Posted by: runner at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (V13WU) 299
Vance is a 2020 election denier, supports a national abortion ban, and voted against IVF access.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at July 15, 2024 04:29 PM (evvc2) ===== Is he Catholic? Catholics view IVF as no bueno. Posted by: Jordan61 at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (DRSnL) 300
I expect the other side to get nasty very quickly.
C'mon. They are not Christians. They are Commies. Posted by: No one of any consequence at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (+H2BX) 301
Judge Engeron says that Vance is guilty of a heinous crime, to be announced in October.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at July 15, 2024 04:35 PM (MeG8a) I for one can't wait to hear from all the women Vance raped 20 years ago! Posted by: Dr. T at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (jGGMD) Posted by: Soothsayer at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (aIaBZ) 303
Federal tax-supported Public Broadcasting System ("PBS") is calling Saturday's event an "apparent" assassination attempt.
Posted by: M. Gaga at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (AyG8y) ____ And PBS "allegedly" reports the news. Posted by: Faux News at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (nvKZ7) 304
It's a smart play to pretend to be a kinder, gentler Trump for at least a few days after nearly taking a bullet.
If Trump came right out and started breathing fire, it's a green light for everyone to move on from it and we're back to the usual partisan politics. I'm sure Biden, the Dems and the Media would love that more than anything. Posted by: Blago at July 15, 2024 04:37 PM (w36aP) 305
Trump doesn’t completely realize he’s dealing with ideologues. These people are hardcore and will do anything, up and including assassination.
Seriously? He doesn't know what kind of people he's dealing with? Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:32 PM (xCA6C) I think Trump's first term cleared up any misconceptions on who and what he is dealing with. And yet, he is going back in. God, be with him. Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at July 15, 2024 04:37 PM (N39Ws) Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 15, 2024 04:37 PM (v6JzV) 307
Turtle just got booed off the stage minutes ago at the convention.
What was he there to say? To give KY's delegates to Trump. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:37 PM (xCA6C) 308
284 Aw, man. You had a real zinger there if you'd phrase it better.
He looks like Dan Crenshaw but with 20/20 vision. Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:34 PM (7+K6 A Crenshaw with depth perception. Posted by: G'rump928(c) at July 15, 2024 04:35 PM (aD39U) He looks like Dan Crenshaw but with full cost prescription glasses. Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:37 PM (7+K68) 309
>>> 189 Did everyone catch the 'Me Voting for Trump / Mel Gibson Meme' that was making the rounds yesterday?
That one made me laugh. Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (X8fgo) I'd like to see it updated to change the blue face paint to red. Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 15, 2024 04:37 PM (VavZF) 310
a large chunk of soft-headed voters vote for "niceness"
Posted by: ace at July 15, 2024 04:31 PM (KRtlO) I've definitely seen this. And the candidate doesn't actually have to be nice. The candidate can be inconceivably nasty but as long as the public voices (media, etc) say he/she is decent and nice, then that's what the mushy heads believe. Posted by: Emmie at July 15, 2024 04:37 PM (Sf2cq) 311
Why is IVF access a thing now?
all the yas queen slays hitting the wall? Posted by: anachronda - Pretty much. It's become a rallying cry similar to abortion because young women have been convinced to waste their prime mate-attracting and child-bearing years toiling pointlessly for 40+ hour workweeks year in and year out in order to... I'm not sure what, exactly. Because there's no men that care about their jobs, achievement, etc. But they advance and the pool of eligible mates gets smaller and smaller because they won't date down, and they took the jobs they want their mates to have, and time marches on. And the one thing they cling to is that there's an expensive and failure prone process that might possibly provide them with a baby inside their worn out body, and I'm sure it will work out fine. Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 04:37 PM (2eR39) 312
Uh, yeah, Begala is a slimy scumbag. He speaketh with forked tongue. His well-wishing for Trump and Trump supporters is insincere.
Begala very likely represents a disingenuous overture to get Trump to drop his guard against the Establishment (both left and Rino). Don't fall for it Mr. T! They want to see what the inside of your head looks like. Posted by: Bach in Black at July 15, 2024 04:30 PM (+oqUV) Begala is playing with fire. He said far too many nice things about Trump he's like to get purged. Posted by: Oldcat at July 15, 2024 04:37 PM (eoQWY) 313
Turtle just got booed off the stage minutes ago at the convention.
What was he there to say? Posted by: Oddbob at July 15, 2024 04:34 PM (/y8xj) ------------ His exact quote was:"*blink*,*blink*" Posted by: WisRich at July 15, 2024 04:37 PM (G0vdT) 314
296 This is very-somewhat pathetically-true. Many non political people still have problems with Trump’s “tone” and all that other silly horseshit (as if Biden and countless other Dems aren’t crass and blustery), and him playing the teddy bear for a bit might assuage that.
Personally, I hope he swings a wrecking ball in office, but he has to get there first. I’m less concerned with tone than actions and not giving away the US to foreign hordes and criminals. Posted by: UGAdawg at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (tRd71) ======== Remember his NYC rally? The left was in panic. This Trump was so moderate in tone. It was crazy. He'd modified everything to appeal to NYC! It was just his normal stump speech. Trump being a blowhard who curses and threatens all the time is as accurate as Palin seeing Russia from her house. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:37 PM (GBKbO) 315
Trump will tone it down and make a somewhat conciliatory speech.
The Democrats will then spurn it They'll ratchet up the crazed hatred to more insane levels. They've already planned to disrupt the convention. The possibility of more terrifying violence remains high. Which side comes out of it looking more reasonable in that scenario? Posted by: Just reporting at July 15, 2024 04:37 PM (scll+) Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:38 PM (xCA6C) 317
270 255 228 >We are at a fork and it's going to be a damn tricky one.
Posted by: fd at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (vFG9F) --- If we're at a fork, we better take it Posted by: Don Black at July 15, 2024 04:30 PM (/7KEl) No spooning. is a spork a transfork or a transspoon? Posted by: anachronda at July 15, 2024 04:34 PM (oY6Yp) Hermaphroditic silverwear Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 15, 2024 04:38 PM (ynpvh) Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 15, 2024 04:38 PM (v6JzV) Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 15, 2024 04:38 PM (IG4Id) 320
I've been drinking and sewer diving at Kos and DU.
A lot of them think the shooter gave Trump the election. And they don't have a ton of commenters either. Posted by: Stateless at July 15, 2024 04:38 PM (jvJvP) 321
299 Vance is a 2020 election denier, supports a national abortion ban, and voted against IVF access.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at July 15, 2024 04:29 PM (evvc2) ===== Is he Catholic? Catholics view IVF as no bueno. Posted by: Jordan61 at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (DRSnL) He is apparently Catholic. Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at July 15, 2024 04:38 PM (eYoxG) 322
315 Trump will tone it down and make a somewhat conciliatory speech.
The Democrats will then spurn it They'll ratchet up the crazed hatred to more insane levels. They've already planned to disrupt the convention. The possibility of more terrifying violence remains high. Which side comes out of it looking more reasonable in that scenario? Posted by: Just reporting at July 15, 2024 04:37 PM (scll+) ======== Remember Trump's inauguration speech? "We are all Americans who bleed red, white, and blue." Remember how the left reacted? "So dark. Such a dark vision. Dark. DARK!" Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:38 PM (GBKbO) 323
*grabs mushy middle and waggles it aggressively*
I got your Mushy Middle right here! Come and get some! Posted by: Count de Monet at July 15, 2024 04:39 PM (Aqu9a) 324
Turtle just got booed off the stage minutes ago at the convention.
What was he there to say? Posted by: Oddbob at July 15, 2024 04:34 PM (/y8xj) _________________ He was announcing that the bar was now closed. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at July 15, 2024 04:39 PM (YqDXo) 325
The left and the Establishment - but I repeat myself - now see Trump as all but inevitable.
So don't be surprised if they begin paying lip service to unity. They absolutely NEED Trump to drop his guard. Get him to trust them - even just a little. Get him to think he can be the Great Unifer of the country that he's always wanted to be. I'm all in favor of Trump making this broad, unifying appeal - it should be a political winner. I just hope he sees through the evil Establishment's placating lies. Posted by: Bach in Black at July 15, 2024 04:39 PM (+oqUV) 326
@242 Archimedes, Trump realizes the hardcore left wants him dead, but he didn't realize the GOPe were backstabbing scum and he didn't realize the bureaucracy would send up roadblocks at every step. It would be nice if he could peal off some of libs but the middle class libs I know shit post about Trump and Republicans all the time. Tell the country what he wants to do and don't play on the lefts "empathy" , "unity " " come together" battlefield.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 15, 2024 04:39 PM (yI5mB) 327
Cons:
- Voted for Evan McMuffin - Called his running mate Hitler - Forces a special election - Has no relevant experience - Offers no electoral benefit - Can’t fundraise - Performed worse than all other statewide candidates in Ohio Pros: - Not Nikki Haley Posted by: Dr. T at July 15, 2024 04:35 PM (jGGMD) I invite you now to tell us your VP pick... and make sure you have just as many bullet points FOR your guy as you do AGAINST Vance..... Seriously, I can't wait to see your reply!!!! Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at July 15, 2024 04:39 PM (5AVMW) 328
314 Trump IS a moderate. It's just that the Overton window has moved so far left a moderate is now "far right"
Posted by: steevy at July 15, 2024 04:39 PM (HJ9BW) Posted by: Mark1971 at July 15, 2024 04:39 PM (xPl2J) 330
>>> 200 131 Reagan always spoke in a calm reasonable genial manner… and then did what he intended to do.
Posted by: tubal at July 15, 2024 04:21 PM (PCK5/) Reagan called the Soviet Union an evil empire. He could speak pretty damn plainly. Posted by: He Wasn't All Smiles And Tummy Rubs at July 15, 2024 04:27 PM (ho+Wf) I have outlawed the Soviet Union. Bombing begins in 15 minutes. Posted by: Ronald Reagan on an 80's April Fool's Day at July 15, 2024 04:39 PM (VavZF) 331
Personally, I hope he swings a wrecking ball in office, but he has to get there first. I’m less concerned with tone than actions and not giving away the US to foreign hordes and criminals.
Posted by: UGAdawg at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (tRd71) I'd opt for moderate talk and radical action, rather than the opposite. Posted by: Dr. T at July 15, 2024 04:39 PM (jGGMD) 332
Maybe it’s just me. You fight a pitched battle. I’m talking about a real slugfest where it solely becomes about attrition. Then they take a shot at your leader and miss. I’m not the kinda guy who at that point says, let’s talk. I’m the kinda guy who, when he runs out of bullets and things to stab you with picks up a club, and pummels you into realizing that your attacks, that is, your decision to crush me and my army, was the worst idea you ever had, and if you try it again, the gates of hell will open and pour forth.
Posted by: Marcus T at July 15, 2024 04:39 PM (ibKjr) 333
He looks like Dan Crenshaw without the eye patch.
Posted by: Soothsayer at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (aIaBZ) ----- Aw, man. You had a real zinger there if you'd phrase it better. He looks like Dan Crenshaw but with 20/20 vision. Posted by: AlaBAMA You two cut it out. Now I need another damned keyboard! Posted by: BifBewalski at July 15, 2024 04:39 PM (MsrgL) 334
The "mushy middle" who likes niceness definitely exists. Definitely.
Posted by: bluebell at July 15, 2024 04:39 PM (bS+DD) 335
a large chunk of soft-headed voters vote for "niceness"
Posted by: ace at July 15, 2024 04:31 PM (KRtlO) I've definitely seen this. And the candidate doesn't actually have to be nice. The candidate can be inconceivably nasty but as long as the public voices (media, etc) say he/she is decent and nice, then that's what the mushy heads believe. See Biden, Joe. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:40 PM (xCA6C) 336
Trump softening his rhetoric? After 9 years of hate filled rhetoric and pathetic behavior along with many lies. Ever since he came down the escalator, he has been in a constant state of denial and has never been able to speak the truth.
Problem is lots more people will be watching him and he knows how to hypnotize the masses. he's gonna call himself a god because the bullet almost killed him but didn't. It's just another schtick for him. Tell the people what they want to hear. In the background he's probably telling his violent followers to arm up and get ready to kill us all. Are you sure? Coming close to being killed must certainly have SOME effect on a person. Even him. As much as I can’t stand him. As they hauled him away he had his fist in the air and was yelling "fight, fight, fight." The only thing it will matter to Trump is he'll have a new fund-raising ploy and rake in millions from the suckers. The cultists who dominate the convention don't want a unity speech, they want the hate and grievance filled rhetoric. Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at July 15, 2024 04:40 PM (JCZqz) 337
320 I've been drinking and sewer diving at Kos and DU.
A lot of them think the shooter gave Trump the election. And they don't have a ton of commenters either. Posted by: Stateless at July 15, 2024 04:38 PM (jvJvP) ======= I mean, it makes sense. Contrast the image of Trump, bloodied, his fist in the air and framed by the flag against the image of Biden shuffling around and barely being able to speak. Political elections are about image. And that's a striking contrast of images. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:40 PM (GBKbO) 338
238 >>>230 I question the existence of said "mushy middle." Imo, everyone has chosen a side. They're either overt or covert about it.
a large chunk of soft-headed voters vote for "niceness" Posted by: ace at July 15, 2024 04:31 PM (KRtlO) Assuming this is true, can someone as pugnacious as Don be nice for 4 months? It seems unlikely. He has an aggressive personality, not unlike Alec Baldwin. Accept he gets shot at, rather than shooting people. Posted by: I remain skeptical at July 15, 2024 04:40 PM (ho+Wf) 339
I keep seeing mentions about this incident making people vote for him out of sympathy. WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?
Who in their right mind would vote for a candidate just because someone shot them? Posted by: Scott1M at July 15, 2024 04:40 PM (vtKAA) 340
278. Colour Sergeant Bourne IRL was all of 24 at the time. Youngest Colour Sergeant in the British Army. Achieved the rank of Lt. Colonel. - Count De Monet
I was astonished that he didn't win the VC, but I think I read somewhere that he took promotion instead (and as you point out, kept on getting promoted). Posted by: Paco at July 15, 2024 04:40 PM (njExo) 341
I've definitely seen this. And the candidate doesn't actually have to be nice. The candidate can be inconceivably nasty but as long as the public voices (media, etc) say he/she is decent and nice, then that's what the mushy heads believe.
Posted by: Emmie --- *FJB has entered the chat* Posted by: screaming in digital at July 15, 2024 04:40 PM (iZbyp) 342
I think Trump can tone it down like this: "Crooked Joe Biden is a bad man, I mean really bad, but not bad enough to be shot like me"
Posted by: WisRich at July 15, 2024 04:41 PM (G0vdT) 343
And the one thing they cling to is that there's an expensive and failure prone process that might possibly provide them with a baby inside their worn out body, and I'm sure it will work out fine.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 04:37 PM (2eR39) Well of the state backed medical procedures, I prefer the expensive method that doesn't involve self mutilation to change sexes. Posted by: Oldcat at July 15, 2024 04:41 PM (eoQWY) 344
Already it has leaked that the Biden admin is relieved this took the heat off Biden for a while
Posted by: steevy at July 15, 2024 04:41 PM (HJ9BW) 345
The cultists who dominate the convention don't want a unity speech, they want the hate and grievance filled rhetoric.
- DRINK! Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 04:41 PM (2eR39) Posted by: rickb223 All conspiracy theories and spoiler alerts are on the table at July 15, 2024 04:41 PM (NzK/m) 347
37 It sounds like Trump has had an epiphany.
Although he might be moderating his tone in favor of unity, I can also see him crafting an epic, Reaganesque, Churchillian, Lincolnian speech that may very well be the most important thing he's ever said or ever will say. I say give him a chance and let's see what happens... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 15, 2024 04:14 PM (7fElN) ———- Trump always emphasized doing what is right for all Americans in his speeches. His most red meat of speeches was his inauguration speech and that was basically about all Americans against DC and DC better get onboard for MAGA. Posted by: MAGA_Ken at July 15, 2024 04:41 PM (2fIO4) 348
The Left is insane, the Right is not insane, the Center is generally timid, yes? This is a great opportunity for Trump to convey the not- insane aspect of the Right, to the Center.
Posted by: tubal at July 15, 2024 04:41 PM (PCK5/) 349
336 As they hauled him away he had his fist in the air and was yelling "fight, fight, fight." The only thing it will matter to Trump is he'll have a new fund-raising ploy and rake in millions from the suckers.
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at July 15, 2024 04:40 PM (JCZqz) ======== Yeah, why didn't Trump, immediately after having been shot, tell his supporters that they need to lay down and die instead? Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:41 PM (GBKbO) 350
Archimedes, Trump realizes the hardcore left wants him dead, but he didn't realize the GOPe were backstabbing scum and he didn't realize the bureaucracy would send up roadblocks at every step.
The key word here is "didn't". He'd have to be the most clueless man in the history of clues not to know better now. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:41 PM (xCA6C) 351
I invite you now to tell us your VP pick... and make sure you have just as many bullet points FOR your guy as you do AGAINST Vance.....
Seriously, I can't wait to see your reply!!!! Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at July 15, 2024 04:39 PM (5AVMW) Hey, "not Nikki Haley" is a pretty good Pros list. Posted by: Dr. T at July 15, 2024 04:41 PM (jGGMD) 352
I expect the other side to get nasty very quickly.
What would be different than what we got right now? Posted by: Common Tater at July 15, 2024 04:41 PM (LVI60) 353
Remember how the left reacted?
"So dark. Such a dark vision. Dark. DARK!" Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:38 PM (GBKbO) Racist. Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 15, 2024 04:41 PM (BAEGB) 354
lol. McConnell looks surprised he got booed. He must be on the same juice that Biden is taking.
Posted by: Marcus T at July 15, 2024 04:41 PM (ibKjr) 355
299 Is he Catholic? Catholics view IVF as no bueno.
Posted by: Jordan61 at July 15, 2024 04 Alabama Supreme Court decided IVF embryos had the same rights as children based on Al law, so there had to be new legislation put in to protect IVF providers. It’s all okay now, but it sent a lot of rumbles outside of AL. Posted by: Piper at July 15, 2024 04:41 PM (p4NUW) 356
298 We're stronger together, like a bundle of sticks.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (aD39U) sure Posted by: runner at July 15, 2024 04:36 PM (V13WU) Bundles of sticks are fasces... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 15, 2024 04:41 PM (ynpvh) 357
I keep seeing mentions about this incident making people vote for him out of sympathy. WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?
Who in their right mind would vote for a candidate just because someone shot them? Posted by: Scott1M at July 15, 2024 04:40 PM (vtKAA) The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Posted by: Oldcat at July 15, 2024 04:42 PM (eoQWY) Posted by: No one of any consequence at July 15, 2024 04:42 PM (+H2BX) 359
I invite you now to tell us your VP pick... and make sure you have just as many bullet points FOR your guy as you do AGAINST Vance.....
Seriously, I can't wait to see your reply!!!! Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at July 15, 2024 04:39 PM (5AVMW) Well, it's all academic now isn't it. Posted by: Dr No at July 15, 2024 04:42 PM (nvKZ7) 360
Already it has leaked that the Biden admin is relieved this took the heat off Biden for a while
Posted by: steevy Um, guys? Who do you think we THINK is responsible? Posted by: rickb223 All conspiracy theories and spoiler alerts are on the table at July 15, 2024 04:42 PM (NzK/m) 361
Political elections are about image. And that's a striking contrast of images.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:40 PM (GBKbO) And people have to eat. Harder and harder to do in the US now. Posted by: Stateless at July 15, 2024 04:42 PM (jvJvP) 362
354 lol. McConnell looks surprised he got booed. He must be on the same juice that Biden is taking.
Posted by: Marcus T at July 15, 2024 04:41 PM (ibKjr ======== He won his last primary by something like 50 points. He thinks the #1 issue for GOP voters is democracy in Ukraine. He's as protected from reality as Biden is. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:42 PM (GBKbO) 363
As much as it pains me to say this, the time has come to pass the baton off to the next generation.
JDV is a great start on that but only after Trump gets done crushing Biden and what he represents, deports all the illegals, builds a southern border moat filled with alligators, bans EVs, pumps oil until the ground sinks, saves the US Dollar as a the reserve currency, builds a great economy, makes the EU assholes cry, gets China's mind right about things and makes it a law that all hotels have to put a mint on the pillow. And if Trump can do all this while avoiding wasting time by getting into fistfights with Rosie O'Donnell, et al, well, that is kind of a win. Lincoln is something of the model here, he destroyed the South, preserved the Union, ended slavery, and laid the foundation for reconciliation. I hope Trump gets the first part first and the second part second as he proposes a path towards reconciliation, or as we call it now, unifying. God's speed President Trump. Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at July 15, 2024 04:42 PM (RUmyk) 364
Here's how it works - All the new political energy from Saturday needs to be harnessed and redirected, and if Trump doesn't do it, the Democrats will.
What he is doing is taking the moral high ground. He's got the victimhood *they* usually have, and he is going to milk every inch of teat for all it's worth. If he doesn't, they will stomp all over the high ground with their usual calls for unity which are just division disguised as unity. With Trump calling for unity from the victim high ground, their choice is to either refuse and be the divisive ones or to pretend to go along with it, which muffles their rabble rousing megaphone. I know many still think Trump is a lucky idiot but he isn't. Posted by: ... at July 15, 2024 04:42 PM (lX8VI) 365
I honestly think there should be a two-pronged approach here. The convention itself should be a positive, upbeat look at an America that works for everyone. The GOP puts on a show of internal unity and specifically makes overtures to demographics not normally associated with the GOP but who are disaffected right now.
The second prong should be part of the ad campaign where all the victims of leftist violence castigate the violent and unhinged leftist rhetoric. Even to the point of getting Mitt effing Romney to recount Biden's "put y'all back in chains" slander. Posted by: can of spam at July 15, 2024 04:42 PM (7oNMO) 366
IFV involves fertilization of many embryos that are eventually discarded.
Posted by: No one of any consequence at July 15, 2024 04:43 PM (+H2BX) 367
Why is that?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 15, 2024 04:38 PM (v6JzV) ===== This is from the USCCB, it explains better than I could. https://is.gd/eUsFlg Posted by: Jordan61 at July 15, 2024 04:43 PM (DRSnL) 368
Trump's speech change-up to a softer tone is just like Rocky learning to fight right-handed in Rocky II.
Unexpected and threw Apollo way off. Posted by: Count de Monet at July 15, 2024 04:43 PM (Aqu9a) Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:43 PM (7+K68) 370
I think you have to explain to people why you're throwing communists out of helicopters.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT a By Wednesday everyone will be an expert on windage. Posted by: DaveA at July 15, 2024 04:43 PM (FhXTo) 371
Already it has leaked that the Biden admin is relieved this took the heat off Biden for a while
Trump is totally within their OODA loop now. If they think this was good for them, they're as stupid as we all think them to be. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:43 PM (xCA6C) 372
I see the denizens of DU still have a firm grasp of their wee-wee. And not much else.
Now if Trump ends his convention speech with "Wolverines!" I think the popcorn would pop itself. Posted by: Anna Puma at July 15, 2024 04:43 PM (HeZkj) Posted by: Paco at July 15, 2024 04:43 PM (njExo) 374
Who in their right mind would vote for a candidate just because someone shot them?
Posted by: Scott1M at July 15, 2024 04:40 PM (vtKAA) Who in their right mind would vote for an eldritch horror, or a perverted old senile crimelord? Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 15, 2024 04:43 PM (BAEGB) 375
Alabama Supreme Court decided IVF embryos had the same rights as children based on Al law, so there had to be new legislation put in to protect IVF providers. It’s all okay now, but it sent a lot of rumbles outside of AL.
Posted by: Piper at July 15, 2024 04:41 PM (p4NUW) I think it was Dr. Laura who did IVF but had one embryo at a time tried out so as not to have to cull any viable ones. Posted by: Oldcat at July 15, 2024 04:43 PM (eoQWY) 376
Hey, John, I think we got him. Tell your boys good job.
Posted by: Chuck Schumer at July 15, 2024 04:44 PM (qL8Uu) 377
The world looks somehow different after you've cheated death.
Posted by: creeper at July 15, 2024 04:44 PM (M6moH) 378
On topic of concern trollery, Drudge has the latest talking-point, a link to Mediashite's hitpiece against NC Gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson.
Robinson said "some folks need ki!!ing". In context it seems to refer to the deff peenultee but Mediashite, being shite, is pretending it is talking about extrajudicial murders. Anything to get Vance and the sh**ter off the cycle. Posted by: gKWVE at July 15, 2024 04:44 PM (gKWVE) 379
371 Already it has leaked that the Biden admin is relieved this took the heat off Biden for a while
Trump is totally within their OODA loop now. If they think this was good for them, they're as stupid as we all think them to be. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:43 PM (xCA6C) ======== They had to cancel millions, maybe tens of millions of dollars worth of ads at the last second and perhaps even completely rethink their entire ad strategy. That's a farking huge loss. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:44 PM (GBKbO) 380
Ask Biden for a UNITY conference on national TV. A Beer Summit, if you will.. And then proceed to ask Biden to out line the things that Conservatives - or "regular Americans" can come to gether on and how the Democrats are going to ask their side to do so?. No Trannies in the street saying "Fuck You Normies!" No ACAB signs or Burning dumpsters, No "Death to Jews"
No Trump is Hitler! Just what? GAH! Gaslighting again! Jesus H.. It is like having a Borderline Spouse. Posted by: catman at July 15, 2024 04:44 PM (4HMlb) 381
Pretty sure the Religious Objection to IVF centers around the UNUSED fertilized eggs and their disposal.
Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:44 PM (X8fgo) 382
No one wants to be the Democrat nominee now that Trump will clobber him/her. Biden just got a reprieve.
Posted by: No one of any consequence at July 15, 2024 04:44 PM (+H2BX) 383
A nod to unity is fine and sets the bar for the dems to achieve or not. It makes President Trump active and biden reactive. And you know if President Trump wins, there will be violence everywhere.
He owns the high ground. Posted by: Diogenes at July 15, 2024 04:44 PM (W/lyH) 384
Remember, Trump was stupid enough to agree to debate Biden
Then he was stupid enough to say earlier today that Kennedy should be provided with USSS protection. And now he's being stupid enough to rewrite his speech? Damn...the folly in this man is immeasurable. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 15, 2024 04:44 PM (a1415) 385
"Although he might be moderating his tone in favor of unity, I can also see him crafting an epic, Reaganesque, Churchillian, Lincolnian speech that may very well be the most important thing he's ever said or ever will say. I say give him a chance and let's see what happens..."
Nailed it, Perfessor Squirrel Posted by: Average Jen at July 15, 2024 04:45 PM (hGNrS) 386
356 298 We're stronger together, like a bundle of sticks.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (aD39U) Technically,.,faggots. Hmmm Posted by: Stateless at July 15, 2024 04:45 PM (jvJvP) 387
A fasces has an axe in it, a concealed weapon as it were.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 15, 2024 04:45 PM (HeZkj) 388
“ He's as protected from reality as Biden is.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:42 PM (GBKbO)” I think you meant to say catatonic from all that lithium. It’s like Weekend at Bernie’s Turtle Version. The entire process has largely become passing the torch to the next generation. Maybe they should use it for Mitch’s funeral pyre first. Posted by: Marcus T at July 15, 2024 04:45 PM (ibKjr) 389
I think you have to explain to people why you're throwing communists out of helicopters.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT a By Wednesday everyone will be an expert on windage. Posted by: DaveA And dead cat bounce. Posted by: rickb223 All conspiracy theories and spoiler alerts are on the table at July 15, 2024 04:45 PM (NzK/m) 390
IFV involves fertilization of many embryos that are eventually discarded.
Posted by: No one of any consequence at July 15, 2024 04:43 PM (+H2BX) ===== Plus it involves masturbating on the part of the man, which is a sin. Posted by: Jordan61 at July 15, 2024 04:45 PM (DRSnL) 391
Biden is "brand unity"? What's Begala smoking? Posted by: Don Here come old plug-top, he come grooving up slowly Come together Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 15, 2024 04:46 PM (63Dwl) Posted by: melodicmetal1 at July 15, 2024 04:46 PM (XLfSN) 393
On topic of concern trollery, Drudge has the latest talking-point, a link to Mediashite's hitpiece against NC Gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson.
Robinson said "some folks need ki!!ing" -- We were talking about this in Sunday school recently. There are some about him telling women to keep their legs together and they won't need an abortion, too. There's a broad consensus that Robinson should run the exact same clips - that are used as attacks by the left - for his own commercials in support of his campaign. Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 04:46 PM (LuU83) 394
Trump will tone it down and make a somewhat conciliatory speech. The Democrats will then spurn it
Yep. Recall Trump's SOTU speech. There was absolutely nothing divisive about it. Pelosi stood up and ripped it in half. There is nothing he can say that will sway them to his side. Regardless, I will give Trump the benefit of the doubt and see how this plays out. He's just been through a traumatic experience and as others have said, this tends to give one pause. Posted by: Halfhand at July 15, 2024 04:46 PM (tYiVR) Posted by: steevy at July 15, 2024 04:46 PM (HJ9BW) 396
J6'er just released:
@JohnStrandUSA IT’S OFFICIAL — I am being released from prison after my Motion for Release was approved by the Judge. I am so thankful for everyone who supported me during this difficult time. Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 15, 2024 04:46 PM (IG4Id) 397
381 Pretty sure the Religious Objection to IVF centers around the UNUSED fertilized eggs and their disposal.
Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:44 PM (X8fgo) That is the greater and objection sin...but that is not the only sin and objection. Posted by: Nova Local at July 15, 2024 04:46 PM (exHjb) 398
This is from the USCCB, it explains better than I could. https://is.gd/eUsFlg
Posted by: Jordan61 Thank you. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 15, 2024 04:46 PM (v6JzV) 399
I know many still think Trump is a lucky idiot but he isn't.
Posted by: ... at July 15, 2024 04:42 PM (lX8VI) They can't play the "Trump's Violent Rhetoric" card if he's saying can't we all just get along. And it also might maybe just possibly make some people start to think...."wait, what violent rhetoric? He's a goofball, but i don't think I've ever heard him say anything violent..." Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 15, 2024 04:46 PM (BAEGB) 400
He's as protected from reality as Biden is.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:42 PM (GBKbO)” I think you meant to say catatonic from all that lithium. It’s like Weekend at Bernie’s Turtle Version. The entire process has largely become passing the torch to the next generation. Maybe they should use it for Mitch’s funeral pyre first. Posted by: Marcus T Why can't THAT lithium ever spontaneously burst into flames? Why is it only Teslas? Posted by: rickb223 All conspiracy theories and spoiler alerts are on the table at July 15, 2024 04:46 PM (NzK/m) 401
>>I think you have to explain to people why you're throwing communists out of helicopters.
The only reason Communists can't fly is because they have never been allowed to try it properly. Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:46 PM (X8fgo) 402
388 “ He's as protected from reality as Biden is.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:42 PM (GBKbO)” I think you meant to say catatonic from all that lithium. It’s like Weekend at Bernie’s Turtle Version. The entire process has largely become passing the torch to the next generation. Maybe they should use it for Mitch’s funeral pyre first. Posted by: Marcus T at July 15, 2024 04:45 PM (ibKjr) ======== I think there's a greater chance of Mitch retaining the Senate leadership role in the new Congress than Cornyn getting it. Mitch is going to cling to power as long as possible. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:46 PM (GBKbO) 403
Trump: Fight fight fight!
Rabble: For wut? Trump: Niceness. Rabble: We luv u now, former mean-tweets man. Posted by: The Strategy? at July 15, 2024 04:46 PM (ho+Wf) 404
I don't have a problem with this. Trump can adjust on the fly. The Left won't change, though they'll lay low for a bit. The assassination pron and frothing hatred will appear again and soon.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at July 15, 2024 04:46 PM (i5uov) 405
Plus it involves masturbating on the part of the man, which is a sin.
Posted by: Jordan61 Not if it's for the purpose of procreation... Posted by: gKWVE at July 15, 2024 04:47 PM (gKWVE) 406
God's speed President Trump.
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at July 15, 2024 04:42 PM (RUmyk) Trump will never make the dollar THE reserve currency. That ship has sailed, the world will never trust us with that again. He could make it A reserve currency in a competitive world though. Posted by: Oldcat at July 15, 2024 04:47 PM (eoQWY) 407
"Plus it involves masturbating on the part of the man, which is a sin.
Posted by: Jordan61 " crap. Posted by: eleven at July 15, 2024 04:47 PM (fV+MH) 408
393 On topic of concern trollery, Drudge has the latest talking-point, a link to Mediashite's hitpiece against NC Gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson.
Robinson said "some folks need ki!!ing" ======= This came up a few weeks ago. If I remember correctly, he was talking about people on death row. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:47 PM (GBKbO) 409
The world looks somehow different after you've cheated death.
Posted by: creeper at July 15, 2024 04:44 PM (M6moH) Might be PDT's Come to Jesus Moment. I have no idea about his faith, but that has got to be a powerful thing. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Nothing to Contribute to the Debate at July 15, 2024 04:47 PM (Ad8y9) 410
371 Already it has leaked that the Biden admin is relieved this took the heat off Biden for a while
Trump is totally within their OODA loop now. If they think this was good for them, they're as stupid as we all think them to be. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:43 PM (xCA6C) No one is going to want to be Biden's replacement now, even if it could be done. I don't doubt some within the party are hoping to just cut their losses in November and be rid of Gropey as well as Kamala. Posted by: Dr. T at July 15, 2024 04:47 PM (jGGMD) 411
I noted earlier that the left hates to lose more than anything. Maybe even more than they hate us. They will not abide. They will strike with violence. The Democrats will likely refuse to acknowledge the election results if Trump is on the ticket and wins. The certification process will surely be a shit show.
There's a lot of unrest left this summer and fall for the Democrats to leverage with their various outrage mobs. Swatting some of them down now might actually be a good idea. Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 15, 2024 04:47 PM (Q4IgG) 412
Have the Democrats started with "It's too dangerous to vote for Trump because we might shoot him again" play?
Posted by: ... at July 15, 2024 04:47 PM (lX8VI) 413
401 >>I think you have to explain to people why you're throwing communists out of helicopters.
The only reason Communists can't fly is because they have never been allowed to try it properly. Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:46 PM (X8fgo It's true, you know. Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:47 PM (7+K68) 414
IFV involves fertilization of many embryos that are eventually discarded.
- If they're lucky. "Humanized" mice have to come from somewhere. Posted by: Methos at July 15, 2024 04:47 PM (Dnobf) 415
I'd opt for moderate talk and radical action, rather than the opposite.
Posted by: Dr. T Sleeve-rolling not radical enough for you?! Posted by: Jim Jordan at July 15, 2024 04:47 PM (mbb+A) 416
The entire process has largely become passing the torch to the next generation. Maybe they should use it for Mitch’s funeral pyre first.
What generation would that be, the Napoleonic? Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:48 PM (xCA6C) 417
>>Plus it involves masturbating on the part of the man, which is a sin.
I mean...we're throwing Communists our of Helos. It's kind of hard NOT to masturbate. Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:48 PM (X8fgo) Posted by: eleven at July 15, 2024 04:48 PM (fV+MH) 419
Plus it involves masturbating on the part of the man, which is a sin.
- Wait, wouldn't that also mean women would necessarily be postponing availability/opportunities and... Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 04:48 PM (LuU83) 420
Who in their right mind would vote for a candidate just because someone shot them?
Posted by: Scott1M at July 15, 2024 04:40 PM (vtKAA) Dumbest fucking thing I have read in forever..... I don't even care if it was a joke or not.... what a stupid asshole. Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at July 15, 2024 04:48 PM (5AVMW) 421
Problem is lots more people will be watching him and he knows how to hypnotize the masses. he's gonna call himself a god because the bullet almost killed him but didn't.
Ah, the Man Who Would Be King scenario. I think Trump already has his Roxanne though. Posted by: Count de Monet at July 15, 2024 04:48 PM (Aqu9a) 422
I'm trying to figure out how Biden is unity? Is it because he has one brain cell? Because he's unified the deep state? Because he's brought our enemies together?
Posted by: Dave at July 15, 2024 04:49 PM (nLwaa) 423
Vance went to THE Ohio State, so strike one.
He is an Ivy League fuck, so strike two. Other than that, I know nothing of him and might be fine. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at July 15, 2024 04:49 PM (ufFY8) 424
And it also might maybe just possibly make some people start to think...."wait, what violent rhetoric? He's a goofball, but i don't think I've ever heard him say anything violent..."
Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 15, 2024 04:46 PM (BAEGB) Also blunted the "The madman is lashing out for REVENGE" talking point. Posted by: Oldcat at July 15, 2024 04:49 PM (eoQWY) 425
I mean...we're throwing Communists our of Helos.
It's kind of hard NOT to masturbate. Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:48 PM (X8fgo) ===== LOL Posted by: Jordan61 at July 15, 2024 04:49 PM (DRSnL) 426
Plus it involves masturbating on the part of the man, which is a sin.
Posted by: Jordan61 It's what? That's not a rule! Where that written down?!?!? Posted by: Jeffrey Toobin, stopping mid-stroke at July 15, 2024 04:49 PM (JCZqz) Posted by: Tech Sgt. Chen at July 15, 2024 04:49 PM (Z8Yh2) 428
The only thing it will matter to Trump is he'll have a new fund-raising ploy and rake in millions from the suckers.
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at July 15, 2024 04:40 PM (JCZqz) Thank goodness there are no suckers on the Dem side. They just know that Joe has always been a man of the people//s Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 15, 2024 04:49 PM (Zy6LG) 429
“ I think there's a greater chance of Mitch retaining the Senate leadership role in the new Congress than Cornyn getting it.
Mitch is going to cling to power as long as possible. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:46 PM (GBKbO)” The rest of Mitch’s contingent Murk, Collins, Cornyn etc needs to be smothered with a pillow. You probably will be surprised there is a growing contingent who do not want Mitch or Cornyn, and if Trump is elected and we retake the senate, that will be reality. Posted by: Marcus T at July 15, 2024 04:49 PM (ibKjr) 430
The entire process has largely become passing the torch to the next generation. Maybe they should use it for Mitch’s funeral pyre first.
"Witness a real Viking funeral! Wait, where's the Viking? Oh it's Mitch." Posted by: Anna Puma at July 15, 2024 04:49 PM (HeZkj) 431
"Is this the guy that has been talking about how the deep state has been after him for years now?"
Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 04:49 PM (LuU83) 432
Plus it involves masturbating on the part of the man, which is a sin. Posted by: Jordan61 at July 15, 2024 04:45 PM (DRSnL Uh- oh. Ummm Posted by: Stateless at July 15, 2024 04:50 PM (jvJvP) 433
" Democrat Strategists Say the ‘Presidential Contest Ended’ After Assassination Attempt."
"We're so beyond f---ed," lamented a longtime Democratic insider, emphasizing that the image of Trump thrusting his fist in the air, blood dramatically smeared across his face, will be an unforgettable image between now and Election Day. "The presidential contest ended last night," said another veteran Democratic consultant, who spoke with the network anonymously to offer an honest assessment of the party's position in the wake of Saturday night's tragic events, which also resulted in the death of one rally attendee and seriously wounded two others. Posted by: Jay in PA at July 15, 2024 04:50 PM (i7Q7S) 434
Call the rewrite what you want. I'm naming it the last straw or my last nerve if you will.It seems to me WHEN the stooped commie globalists violate the call to make nice nice then other measures need to be taken. New laws and a stronger response to the newly imported professional ANTIFA and other domestic agitator terrorists. It make a civilian force to confront them when Obama and company decide to apply Alinskys rules on the country again like we are a college campus.
"White people are cowards". -AG Eric Holder Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn it! at July 15, 2024 04:50 PM (o3Uyl) 435
Problem is lots more people will be watching him and he knows how to hypnotize the masses. he's gonna call himself a god because the bullet almost killed him but didn't.
Ah, the Man Who Would Be King scenario. I think Trump already has his Roxanne though. Posted by: Count de Monet at July 15, 2024 04:48 PM (Aqu9a) The DU dude only has to repeat that a few more times and he will believe it and go MAGA. Posted by: Oldcat at July 15, 2024 04:50 PM (eoQWY) 436
Trump will tone it down and make a somewhat conciliatory speech. The Democrats will then spurn it
Yep. Recall Trump's SOTU speech. There was absolutely nothing divisive about it. Pelosi stood up and ripped it in half. There is nothing he can say that will sway them to his side. Be specific. Most Dems won't reconsider, but some Dems might. In any case, it's mostly for the benefit of independents and the mushy middle. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:50 PM (xCA6C) 437
Other than that, I know nothing of him and might be fine.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at July 15, 2024 04:49 PM (ufFY ![]() WOW! What an informed take! You are a fucking GEENINESS!!!!!! Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at July 15, 2024 04:50 PM (5AVMW) 438
So Paul Begala thinks "a whole lot of division" in this country is being fostered by President Trump. Not the Democrats, not Biden in particular who calls Trump a racist and a convicted felon, says to put a bullseye on him, etc. Okay, Paul, you incredible nincompoop.
Posted by: bluebell at July 15, 2024 04:11 PM (bS+DD) Nincompoop? I can give you some better worlds if you need them lol. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 15, 2024 04:50 PM (VwHCD) 439
When does the DNC have to get Biden officially on the Ohio ballot?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:50 PM (7+K68) Posted by: Nova Local at July 15, 2024 04:50 PM (exHjb) 441
Maybe he can play unity into an electoral positive, and then a governing one legislatively.
In the long run it's irrelevant otherwise. There is not going to be unity. Everything is going to go to shit and it's going to suck and one or both sides are going to lose and possibly just get annihilated, and not in the figurative sense, and what PDT in office accomplishes is positioning "not the left" to come out of that fight in better shape. It's not so much a clash of civilizations as a bunch of evil assholes who feel they will benefit from murdering OUR civilization, and who aren't going to be talked out of it. I would not be surprised if the progs decide that now that they've swung and missed, that there is no downside to trying again because otherwise they're now much less likely to squeak out a win in November anyways. And they KNOW there is nobody in a position to replace him right now. Posted by: somedood at July 15, 2024 04:50 PM (Ti5sz) 442
The objection to IVF is it separates the act leading to procreation and has technically be the over riding factor. It’s the replacement of the marital act.
Posted by: Piper at July 15, 2024 04:50 PM (p4NUW) 443
..., well said.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 15, 2024 04:50 PM (5MvGY) Posted by: tubal at July 15, 2024 04:50 PM (PCK5/) 445
Did Ace not see his favorite Bespectacled Bitch, see-cupp, suggest a brilliant idea on twitter for both biden and Trump make a joint "unity" speech? Posted by: Soothsayer at July 15, 2024 04:50 PM (aIaBZ) 446
The great thing about Trump's Unity Speech is that the Democrats wind up in the cage they themselves constructed.
Lemme 'splain. The Democrats/Socialist brand depends on their flock believing that their leaders are the best, the brightest, the most truthful, the most righteous of all. Well then, first Biden's senile feebleness has been exposed with the debate. Whether the Dims wish to acknowledge it or not, they lied to America and esp the Democrat voters and have been revealed as such. Can Trump's Call for Unity now be responded to in kind by the Democrats? No, absolutely not. One day Trump is Hitler and the next....*kicks dirt* "Well, fellow Democrats, that Trump is Hitler stuff was all just a lie to get you to vote for us. He's not really Hitlerrrrrr. I mean c'mon he didn't put y'all in camps when he was President before. Just how stupid and gullible are y'all?" Never ever gonna happen. The Democrats will persist in their creepy, hateful lies and be revealed as dickweeds of the highest order, and... without a massive cheat will lose all, because their disgusting and should disgust all Americans. Posted by: naturalfake at July 15, 2024 04:51 PM (eDfFs) 447
And they don't have a ton of commenters either.
Posted by: Stateless __________ I bet commenting is down right now since they're so depressed. I know I tend to avoid surfing after bad political news. Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 15, 2024 04:51 PM (Dm8we) 448
Not directed at anyone in particular, but if you think Trump is going to personally moderate his opinion of the Left after they tried to kill him, you are a lunatic.
Posted by: ... at July 15, 2024 04:51 PM (lX8VI) 449
Just remember: They shot Trump in the head, and he's still a thousand times sharper than brain damaged Biden. Posted by: Bach in Black at July 15, 2024 04:51 PM (+oqUV) 450
442 *Technology.
Posted by: Piper at July 15, 2024 04:51 PM (p4NUW) 451
413 401 >>I think you have to explain to people why you're throwing communists out of helicopters.
The only reason Communists can't fly is because they have never been allowed to try it properly. Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:46 PM (X8fgo It's true, you know. Posted by: AlaBAMA I so laughed out loud. Y'all are gonna get me fired. Posted by: nurse ratched at July 15, 2024 04:51 PM (mKKL7) 452
248 My brother in law is 100% the mushy middle. He dislikes Trump simply because he's crass.
The mushy middle exists. Posted by: AlaBAMA ------------ I have noticed that a lot of LIVs in professional class are extremely phony and the gravitate toward people like themselves. They judge based on superficialities. They know that everyone is full of shit, but guys like Obama are polished and can be trusted, while guys like Trump are crass liars. I think it is a bit of Murray Gell-Mann syndrome where they give unwarranted trust to things they know nothing about even though they should know better. Posted by: Gentlemen, this is junta manifest at July 15, 2024 04:51 PM (qUaw2) 453
I'm really into Alliteration now, if you haven't noticed. Posted by: Soothsayer at July 15, 2024 04:51 PM (aIaBZ) 454
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at July 15, 2024 04:48 PM (5AVMW)
Axelrod said something earlier today and, BY SHEER COINKYDINK, we got a few newfriends at the HQ. Who are only trying to help. Mockery is the best medicine. It won't stop them, 'cuz they're getting paid, but it can at least help them rethink their life choices. Posted by: it was that or the gloryhole at July 15, 2024 04:51 PM (gKWVE) Posted by: Biden is Finished at July 15, 2024 04:51 PM (iHiQe) 456
429 The rest of Mitch’s contingent Murk, Collins, Cornyn etc needs to be smothered with a pillow. You probably will be surprised there is a growing contingent who do not want Mitch or Cornyn, and if Trump is elected and we retake the senate, that will be reality.
Posted by: Marcus T at July 15, 2024 04:49 PM (ibKjr) ======== Too many predictions of the fall of GOPe leadership in Congress for me to be celebrating yet. But Vance, on day 1 of a Trump administration, should go in as President of the Senate and say, "Anyone who votes for Mitch, Cornyn, or Thune is considered an enemy." He won't, but he should. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:51 PM (GBKbO) 457
Don't forget Trump get sentenced to 137 years in NY state PIMA prison.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at July 15, 2024 04:51 PM (2fIO4) 458
I honestly think there should be a two-pronged approach here. The convention itself should be a positive, upbeat look at an America that works for everyone. The GOP puts on a show of internal unity and specifically makes overtures to demographics not normally associated with the GOP but who are disaffected right now.
_________________ And will stand in stark contrast to the Democrat convention, which will almost certainly turn into a food fight. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at July 15, 2024 04:51 PM (YqDXo) 459
Plus it involves masturbating on the part of the man, which is a sin.
Posted by: Jordan61 at July 15, 2024 04:45 PM (DRSnL) God don't play. Posted by: Onan at July 15, 2024 04:51 PM (Aqu9a) 460
BTW don’t Collins say she was going to turn up that convention and speak out against Trump? What happened? Did she forget where she was and pee in the flower garden again?
Posted by: Marcus T at July 15, 2024 04:51 PM (ibKjr) 461
As a Christian, I believe that the only way this country actually gets better is through the genuine conversion of souls. Confronting one’s mortality has a way of focusing one’s thoughts on the eternal. I do not think Trump has lived his life as a sincerely Godly man, so if this was a legitimate “come to Jesus” moment, it could be the kind of thing, in hindsight, that actually turns things around.
Or I’m wrong and we’re all still screwed and none of this matters. Posted by: Joe, living dangerously at July 15, 2024 04:52 PM (B9Prs) 462
433 " Democrat Strategists Say the ‘Presidential Contest Ended’ After Assassination Attempt."
"We're so beyond f---ed," lamented a longtime Democratic insider, emphasizing that the image of Trump thrusting his fist in the air, blood dramatically smeared across his face, will be an unforgettable image between now and Election Day. "The presidential contest ended last night," said another veteran Democratic consultant, who spoke with the network anonymously to offer an honest assessment of the party's position in the wake of Saturday night's tragic events, which also resulted in the death of one rally attendee and seriously wounded two others. Posted by: Jay in PA at July 15, 2024 04:50 PM (i7Q7S) ======== Preference cascades get sped up when events happen. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:52 PM (GBKbO) Posted by: naturalfake at July 15, 2024 04:52 PM (eDfFs) 464
Paul Begala is such a prancing ninny.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 15, 2024 04:52 PM (HeZkj) 465
I bet commenting is down right now since they're so depressed. I know I tend to avoid surfing after bad political news.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba ------ I notice this on reddit too. When the news is bad they don't comment. Posted by: Gentlemen, this is junta manifest at July 15, 2024 04:52 PM (qUaw2) Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 15, 2024 04:52 PM (63Dwl) 467
Remember the unity after 9/11? Lasted what, a few days. I'm not worried about the PDT acceptance speech since by the time he gives it the progs will be back to calling for him to die because he's hitler. That includes the spud in chief. He can resurrect the old one if that happens by the time he has to give it.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at July 15, 2024 04:52 PM (2NHgQ) 468
Catholics view IVF as no bueno.
Posted by: Jordan61 Why is that? Posted by: Bulgaroctonus Had to look it up: (1) separates procreation from marriage, and (2) establishes dominion of technology over human life. https://tinyurl.com/fmy2pwzc (Source: Catechism of the Catholic Church, item #2377.) Posted by: Brother Tim sez fuck cancer at July 15, 2024 04:52 PM (OUMaO) 469
Velvet glove. Iron fist.
Posted by: Jak Sucio at July 15, 2024 04:52 PM (yd2fT) Posted by: anachronda at July 15, 2024 04:52 PM (oY6Yp) 471
Plus it involves masturbating on the part of the man, which is a sin.
Posted by: Jordan61 Nervous laugh. Posted by: Toobin at July 15, 2024 04:53 PM (iHiQe) 472
439 When does the DNC have to get Biden officially on the Ohio ballot?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:50 PM (7+K6 ![]() ====== Ohio passed the exception. They have until the convention. But, apparently, the early call is still scheduled, which makes no sense. Also, the Ohio exemption passed with a rider forbidding foreign money in elections in Ohio. DeWine even signed it. Democrats are fucking pissed about it. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:53 PM (GBKbO) 473
The modern Catechism lists masturbation as a mortal sin.
No mention of in the Catechism of the Council of Trent. Perhaps it is a sin against "purity" and not a mortal sin but rather a venial sin. Every boy 15 years old or older does it. Posted by: No one of any consequence at July 15, 2024 04:53 PM (+H2BX) 474
Don't forget Trump get sentenced to 137 years in NY state PIMA prison.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at July 15, 2024 04:51 PM (2fIO4) ______________ That raises an interesting question: where does the assassination attempt leave the Democrats' lawfare? It's going to be pretty to prosecute, convict, and sentence him after all this. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at July 15, 2024 04:53 PM (YqDXo) 475
120 It's a smart move. He comes across to undecideds as less threatening, even after being shot. That doesn't mean he's abandoned his core beliefs.
Posted by: Just reporting at July 15, 2024 04:19 PM (scll+) -- We've often been rightly befuddled how anyone can be "undecided" anymore but, in my case at least, it might be because I've had this antiquated persona in mind of someone who's vacillating between policy positions they like in one candidate vs. those they like in the other. These days, that would be a preposterously insulated mind. Perhaps "undecided" these days reflects misgivings. "They say, 'Yeah, I'm a likely voter' while they're thinking 'Am I, really?'" I believe the modern "undecided" persona is in mid- tune-out regarding the wider world, putting his or her entire emotional energy into family and community, but at the same time yearning to see some integrity, strength, and sincerity in the people who want to make big decisions, so they themselves don't have worry about the big picture anymore. I think that just demonstrating some reflectiveness, in his own unconventional way, helps Trump with this cohort. Posted by: SloPitch Whiffer at July 15, 2024 04:53 PM (wzAuc) 476
JD Vance was once a law clerk for John Cornyn.
Posted by: redridinghood at July 15, 2024 04:53 PM (NpAcC) 477
“ He won't, but he should.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:51 PM (GBKbO)” All depends on what happens in November and how deep we cut. If it’s a landslide and we take the House and Senate, it strengthens the hand for reform. Trump will play the hand he’s dealt and Vance will be the henchman. Posted by: Marcus T at July 15, 2024 04:53 PM (ibKjr) 478
So, OrangeManBad makes a "kinder, gentler" speech only a few days after some loser pos tries to kill him.... and then not long after someone *else* tries, because you know the commies are losing their shit....
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 15, 2024 04:53 PM (VavZF) Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:53 PM (X8fgo) 480
"We're so beyond f---ed," lamented a longtime Democratic insider
Please, stop it, I've sinned enough today Posted by: gKWVE's hairy palms at July 15, 2024 04:54 PM (gKWVE) 481
The Democrats will persist in their creepy, hateful lies and be revealed as dickweeds of the highest order
I was unaware there was a hierarchy of dickweeds. I'd always assumed it was kind of a binary thing. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:54 PM (xCA6C) 482
Wait, so the act of masturbation would replace the marital act for married men?
Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 04:54 PM (LuU83) 483
"Plus it involves masturbating on the part of the man, which is a sin.
Posted by: Jordan61 " crap. Posted by: eleven Well, fortunately, I'm a Protestant. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 15, 2024 04:54 PM (v6JzV) 484
The objection to IVF is it separates the act leading to procreation and has technically be the over riding factor. It’s the replacement of the marital act.
- Don't couples typically get IVF because the marital act isn't working? Posted by: Methos at July 15, 2024 04:54 PM (Dnobf) 485
473 The modern Catechism lists masturbation as a mortal sin.
No mention of in the Catechism of the Council of Trent. Perhaps it is a sin against "purity" and not a mortal sin but rather a venial sin. Every boy 15 years old or older does it. Posted by: No one of any consequence at July 15, 2024 04:53 PM (+H2BX) Confession exists for a reason...very, very few people avoid all mortal sin during life. I can probably count them on 1 hand, maybe 2... Posted by: Nova Local at July 15, 2024 04:54 PM (exHjb) 486
The story of Onan isn't about masturbation. It's about refusing God's commandment to impregnate the wife his dead brother.
People often say that's the basis for masturbation as a sin but it's not and never was. Masturbation isn't mentioned anywhere in the Bible. Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:54 PM (7+K68) 487
do you guys remember the R convention in 2020?
it was fantastic! I always think they should broadcast that again on ... well I guess no network would, huh? it was so positive and had so many great, normal Americans sharing ... just totally heartening so hopefully this one will be similar! Posted by: BlackOrchid at July 15, 2024 04:54 PM (s3qiR) 488
Political elections are about image. And that's a striking contrast of images.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison NOW you tell us. Posted by: John Kerry in a Bunny Suit riding in a tank w/ Michael Dukakis at July 15, 2024 04:54 PM (mbb+A) 489
"248 My brother in law is 100% the mushy middle. He dislikes Trump simply because he's crass.
The mushy middle exists. Posted by: AlaBAMA" They do. Most of them are either not all that bright, or overly focused on something else (popularity, money, ass) to the extent that they're not being honest with themselves about things. Posted by: somedood at July 15, 2024 04:55 PM (Ti5sz) 490
I think of they try to sentence Trump to jail in NY, it will not end well. People are already at their limit.
Posted by: Marcus T at July 15, 2024 04:55 PM (ibKjr) Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:55 PM (X8fgo) 492
(inserts joke about wedding cake here)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 04:55 PM (LuU83) 493
Mitch is going to cling to power as long as possible.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison There's actually a pretty shocking video of Mitch, Pelosi, and a few other ancient statesmen surrounding Biden, all trying to look competent and cling to power. https://tinyurl.com/4s8u2y7x Posted by: Moron Analyst at July 15, 2024 04:55 PM (JCZqz) 494
I believe the modern "undecided" persona is
The person Jay Leno jammed up on the street that couldn't figure out how to blow their nose. Posted by: rickb223 All conspiracy theories and spoiler alerts are on the table at July 15, 2024 04:55 PM (NzK/m) 495
Already it has leaked that the Biden admin is relieved this took the heat off Biden for a while
Posted by: steevy One of there useful tools took the heat off them. News is still 100% with the Junta for it to work that way. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 15, 2024 04:56 PM (cOq4q) 496
472 439 When does the DNC have to get Biden officially on the Ohio ballot?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:50 PM (7+K6 ====== Ohio passed the exception. They have until the convention. But, apparently, the early call is still scheduled, which makes no sense. Also, the Ohio exemption passed with a rider forbidding foreign money in elections in Ohio. DeWine even signed it. Democrats are fucking pissed about it. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, laughing at the clowns with Preston Sturges at July 15, 2024 04:53 PM (GBKbO) Well crap. So Biden has to survive a lot longer. Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:56 PM (7+K68) 497
If I may suggest a musical interlude.
Sweet Georgia Brown - Ed Clute https://youtu.be/XK9mGj22aRE Posted by: Alteria Pilgram at July 15, 2024 04:56 PM (RUmyk) 498
Preference cascades get sped up when events happen.
So, you're saying Harold McMillan was right? Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:56 PM (xCA6C) Posted by: big honking syringe poised for action at July 15, 2024 04:56 PM (oY6Yp) 500
I have noticed that a lot of LIVs in professional class are extremely phony and the gravitate toward people like themselves. They judge based on superficialities. They know that everyone is full of shit, but guys like Obama are polished and can be trusted, while guys like Trump are crass liars.
I think it is a bit of Murray Gell-Mann syndrome where they give unwarranted trust to things they know nothing about even though they should know better. Posted by: Gentlemen, this is junta manifest at July 15, 2024 04:51 PM (qUaw2) This is 100% bang on. I had this conversation with a low fo NPC friend this morning. I think he wants to like Trump after seeing the photo but he can't because Trump is icky. Posted by: ... at July 15, 2024 04:56 PM (lX8VI) Posted by: BlackOrchid at July 15, 2024 04:56 PM (s3qiR) 502
Masturbation isn't mentioned anywhere in the Bible.
- I think the problem is likely the "if you've thought about it it's as bad as if you've done it" bit. Adultery and all. Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 04:56 PM (LuU83) 503
The story of Onan isn't about masturbation. It's about refusing God's commandment to impregnate the wife his dead brother.
People often say that's the basis for masturbation as a sin but it's not and never was. Masturbation isn't mentioned anywhere in the Bible. Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:54 PM (7+K6 ![]() I'm a Godly man. Devout, even. Posted by: Hunter Biden at July 15, 2024 04:56 PM (Aqu9a) 504
484. Don't couples typically get IVF because the marital act isn't working?
Posted by: Methos at July 15, 2024 Yes. I am telling you why the Church is opposed. Technology overriding God is frowned upon. Posted by: Piper at July 15, 2024 04:57 PM (p4NUW) 505
Plus it involves masturbating on the part of the man, which is a sin.
I mean...we're throwing Communists our of Helos. It's kind of hard NOT to masturbate. Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:48 PM (X8fgo) *** Come on people. I have a tee time soon! What's the rule??? Posted by: Diogenes at July 15, 2024 04:57 PM (W/lyH) 506
My brother in law is 100% the mushy middle. He dislikes Trump simply because he's crass.
Ride his ass. Don't let up. Make him spell out what is "crass". Posted by: rickb223 All conspiracy theories and spoiler alerts are on the table at July 15, 2024 04:57 PM (NzK/m) 507
A fasces has an axe in it, a concealed weapon as it were.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 15, 2024 04:45 PM (HeZkj) Not always. Roman officials that were senior enough would bind an axe into their fasces to show that they had the ability to deal out capital punishment. In the city of Rome itself that was not allowed without trial, and all the magistrates save dictator removed the axe in that case. The higher the magistrate the more rods in the bundle. 24 for dictator, 12 for consul, etc. Posted by: Oldcat at July 15, 2024 04:57 PM (eoQWY) 508
They may want Joey to last longer
But they have been pumping the very old guy with go juice far too often recently. Posted by: Anna Puma at July 15, 2024 04:57 PM (HeZkj) 509
442 The objection to IVF is it separates the act leading to procreation and has technically be the over riding factor. It’s the replacement of the marital act.
Posted by: Piper at July 15, 2024 04:50 PM (p4NUW) ------------- Also IVF produces multiple fertilized eggs. Multiple eggs are implanted then an abortion is basically performed to remove the less "viable" eggs after a few days or weeks. Extra eggs are also put in cold storage basically forever. Frankly, it's a very dehumanizing process turning reproduction into just another technological achievement. Posted by: MAGA_Ken at July 15, 2024 04:57 PM (2fIO4) 510
Josh Hammer
@josh_hammer Those upset by the J.D. pick: – Unreformed neoliberals – Proponents of moralistic interventionism – Stodgy Boomers Those happy with the J.D. pick: – Every conservative under the age of 45 – Nationalists, NatCons – Realists, Jacksonians I'm taking that as a huge win. 1:28 PM · Jul 15, 2024 Posted by: BetaCuck4Lyfe at July 15, 2024 04:57 PM (9aVck) 511
The story of Onan isn't about masturbation. It's about refusing God's commandment to impregnate the wife his dead brother.
Sounds like Hunter is a godly man. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:57 PM (xCA6C) 512
"I believe the modern "undecided" persona is in mid- tune-out regarding the wider world, putting his or her entire emotional energy into family and community,
Posted by: SloPitch Whiffer at July 15, 2024 04:53 PM (wzAuc)" If you think the people that can't be bothered to wake up are focusing on family and community instead, I have a bridge to sell you. Not saying your prediction of the effect here is necessarily wrong, mind you, just that people aren't paying attention specifically BECAUSE they aren't really giving a shit about anyone else. Posted by: somedood at July 15, 2024 04:57 PM (Ti5sz) 513
The article that Jordan sent me is very good. I was always kinda creeped out by IVF, so the RCC's position on the issue (even though I am not Catholic) makes sense to me.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 15, 2024 04:58 PM (v6JzV) 514
The problem with IVF is that:
1- it leads to the commodification of babies 2- excess fertilized embryos mare routinely destroyed Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 15, 2024 04:58 PM (EGSGm) 515
The story of Onan isn't about masturbation.
It's about refusing God's commandment to impregnate the wife his dead brother. Definitely not the story about Hunter. Posted by: rickb223 All conspiracy theories and spoiler alerts are on the table at July 15, 2024 04:58 PM (NzK/m) Posted by: Anna Puma at July 15, 2024 04:58 PM (HeZkj) 517
I'll give Hunter this much, we do know he hasn't triggered the anticontraception clause.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 15, 2024 04:58 PM (gKWVE) 518
The story of Onan isn't about masturbation. It's about refusing God's commandment to impregnate the wife his dead brother.
People often say that's the basis for masturbation as a sin but it's not and never was. Masturbation isn't mentioned anywhere in the Bible. Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:54 PM (7+K6 What Onan did was "coitus interruptus" and probably not masturbation. Posted by: Oldcat at July 15, 2024 04:58 PM (eoQWY) 519
"Frankly, it's a very dehumanizing process turning reproduction into just another technological achievement.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at July 15, 2024 04:57 PM (2fIO4)" If it can be used by those I consider my people to have more kids they otherwise would not have been able to, then I'm having a really hard time getting worked up about it. Posted by: somedood at July 15, 2024 04:58 PM (Ti5sz) 520
*are
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 15, 2024 04:59 PM (EGSGm) 521
"My brother in law is 100% the mushy middle. He dislikes Trump simply because he's crass."
============= Trump could probably grab him by the P---- Posted by: Jay in PA at July 15, 2024 04:59 PM (i7Q7S) 522
Trump's speech needs to begin with "you lousy cork suckers, you have violated my fargin rights"
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 15, 2024 04:59 PM (VwHCD) 523
491 >>Velvet glove. Iron fist.
The Masturbation talk is getting pretty specific, now. Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 04:55 PM (X8fgo Lol Thanks. Posted by: Stateless at July 15, 2024 04:59 PM (jvJvP) 524
486 The story of Onan isn't about masturbation. It's about refusing God's commandment to impregnate the wife his dead brother.
People often say that's the basis for masturbation as a sin but it's not and never was. Masturbation isn't mentioned anywhere in the Bible. Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:54 PM (7+K6 ![]() Usually sexual immortality in the Bible is referred to with the broad term porneia(where we get the word pornography from). English translations tended to narrow it. Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at July 15, 2024 04:59 PM (eYoxG) 525
>>> 490 I think of they try to sentence Trump to jail in NY, it will not end well. People are already at their limit.
Posted by: Marcus T at July 15, 2024 04:55 PM (ibKjr) I expect them to do this because they really ARE that stupid, and evil, and think no one will EVER do anything in response. Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 15, 2024 04:59 PM (VavZF) 526
Frankly, it's a very dehumanizing process turning reproduction into just another technological achievement.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken The Paolo, he willing to do the, how you say, "humanizing process", right before you do the other part. Posted by: The Paolo at July 15, 2024 04:59 PM (JCZqz) 527
Vance on Hannity tonight 9pm Eastern.
Hannnity sure is the conservatives' watering hole. I like Trump choosing Vance a lot. I wanna see that VP debate. Oh, baby! Bambi meets Godzilla. Posted by: Joaquin Hoff (mnw) at July 15, 2024 04:59 PM (NLIak) 528
Trump is crass? Really, have these people never heard of Harry Truman, Lyndon Johnson, etc., etc.? How about fucking Bill Clinton? That bastard was/is as crass as anybody.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at July 15, 2024 04:59 PM (XMwZJ) 529
452 248 My brother in law is 100% the mushy middle. He dislikes Trump simply because he's crass.
The mushy middle exists. Posted by: AlaBAMA Well, it's a good thing Trump is a total unknown without an established public record or well-known persona who can turn things around with this one speech even though the media will tar and feather him endlessly anyway with headlines like "Hitler sues for peace" and "Trump momentarily repents from his past extremism but don't believe it." He has been Orange Hitler for 8 years now. I just find the idea that trying to kill him presents an opportunity that trying to imprison him didn't. But what do I know. We're essentially guessing what a slender part of the electorate who are all fucking low-info wishy-washy retards will do based on a speech they probably won't even watch. Posted by: Magic 8 Ball Says ... at July 15, 2024 04:59 PM (ho+Wf) 530
Trump will never win the pussified squish vote and it is a waste of time to try. Fuck them anyway.
Posted by: Xipe Totec at July 15, 2024 04:59 PM (kzHlT) 531
>>> Here's how it works - All the new political energy from Saturday needs to be harnessed and redirected, and if Trump doesn't do it, the Democrats will.
New Democrat Slogan - Do Better! Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 15, 2024 04:59 PM (cOq4q) 532
Glad it was pointed out what the real problem that God had with Onan.. funny how things get interpreted, over time.
Posted by: tubal at July 15, 2024 04:59 PM (PCK5/) 533
Trump's speech needs to begin with "you lousy cork suckers, you have violated my fargin rights" Posted by: Berserker Classic. Posted by: Soothsayer at July 15, 2024 05:00 PM (aIaBZ) 534
Those happy with the J.D. pick:
– Every conservative under the age of 45 – Nationalists, NatCons – Realists, Jacksonians I'm taking that as a huge win. 1:28 PM · Jul 15, 2024 Posted by: BetaCuck4Lyfe - Some Boomers over 60 Posted by: rickb223 All conspiracy theories and spoiler alerts are on the table at July 15, 2024 05:00 PM (NzK/m) 535
Posted by: Diogenes at July 15, 2024 04:57 PM (W/lyH)
Don't masturbate while playing golf with others. ![]() Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 15, 2024 05:00 PM (Zy6LG) 536
>> The article that Jordan sent me is very good. I was always kinda creeped out by IVF
I have always had a more basic objection to it. If you can't achieve biological success, you shouldn't succeed by alternative means. Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 05:00 PM (X8fgo) 537
I don't have a problem with this. Trump can adjust on the fly. The Left won't change, though they'll lay low for a bit. The assassination pron and frothing hatred will appear again and soon.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come I don't think they will lay low. It's too late, it's already bubbling over. But this does create an obvious difference regarding which side is which, and that has its own advantages. Posted by: Brother Tim sez fuck cancer at July 15, 2024 05:00 PM (OUMaO) 538
I wanna see that VP debate. Oh, baby!
Bambi meets Godzilla. I expect Kamala to bow out with a case of the vapors. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 05:01 PM (xCA6C) 539
Glad it was pointed out what the real problem that God had with Onan..
Posted by: tubal Wouldn't start on the first pull. Posted by: rickb223 All conspiracy theories and spoiler alerts are on the table at July 15, 2024 05:01 PM (NzK/m) 540
>>Posted by: Diogenes at July 15, 2024 04:57 PM (W/lyH)
PGA Rules require to 'Keep it off the Ladies Tee'. Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 05:01 PM (X8fgo) 541
Trump walks to the podium in Milwaukee with a big smile on his face with a huge US flag as the backdrop.
"Well as you can see, he missed." Posted by: Anna Puma at July 15, 2024 05:01 PM (HeZkj) 542
Don't masturbate while playing golf with others.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 15, 2024 05:00 PM (Zy6LG) It's in the Official Rules of Golf? Posted by: Count de Monet at July 15, 2024 05:01 PM (Aqu9a) 543
524 486 The story of Onan isn't about masturbation. It's about refusing God's commandment to impregnate the wife his dead brother.
People often say that's the basis for masturbation as a sin but it's not and never was. Masturbation isn't mentioned anywhere in the Bible. Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 15, 2024 04:54 PM Good thing for you! HA!!!! Posted by: Tom Servo at July 15, 2024 05:01 PM (wyMQY) 544
539 Glad it was pointed out what the real problem that God had with Onan..
Posted by: tubal Wouldn't start on the first pull. Posted by: rickb223 All conspiracy theories and spoiler alerts are on the table at July 15, 2024 05:01 PM (NzK/m) Hahahaha…. Posted by: tubal at July 15, 2024 05:01 PM (PCK5/) 545
The Democrats will persist in their creepy, hateful lies and be revealed as dickweeds of the highest order
I was unaware there was a hierarchy of dickweeds. I'd always assumed it was kind of a binary thing. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 04:54 PM (xCA6C) No, no! The Hierarchy of Dickweedery is a real thing. You can even look it up on the internet. Posted by: naturalfake at July 15, 2024 05:01 PM (eDfFs) 546
Whatever you think of Vance he has worked his way up from nothing, and that's not nothing. The guy has had a great career so far. A lot of big accomplishments. I don't get all the shitty vibes. It's politics, no one is gonna have a 100 percent perfect record.
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 15, 2024 05:01 PM (NtVYv) Posted by: gKWVE at July 15, 2024 05:02 PM (gKWVE) 548
People often say that's the basis for masturbation as a sin but it's not and never was. Masturbation isn't mentioned anywhere in the Bible.
- It isn't, but looking lustfully on a woman (presumably not your wife) is, so visual aids are going to make it so. Imagination probably counts too. Fortunately Christ paid for all of our sins, since even converted, we're incapable of avoiding them. Posted by: Methos at July 15, 2024 05:02 PM (Dnobf) 549
Does any of this change the behavior or thinking of those that wanted him dead 72 hours ago?
Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at July 15, 2024 05:02 PM (2xB3Z) 550
*immorality
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at July 15, 2024 05:02 PM (eYoxG) 551
Posted by: Diogenes at July 15, 2024 04:57 PM (W/lyH)
Don't masturbate while playing golf with others. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 15, 2024 05:00 PM Wut????????? I thought Diogenes was fleecing the codgers, not flogging the todger? Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 15, 2024 05:02 PM (2ZFHC) 552
Frankly, it's a very dehumanizing process turning reproduction into just another technological achievement.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken This is why 4 out of 5 psychiatrists recommend putting a fake mustache on your fuck machine and giving it a name. Posted by: A Rose is a rose at July 15, 2024 05:02 PM (ho+Wf) 553
>>>Had to look it up: (1) separates procreation from marriage, and (2) establishes dominion of technology over human life.
======= I’ll allow it. Posted by: Pope Franky at July 15, 2024 05:02 PM (JfxgE) 554
Don't masturbate while playing golf with others.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 15, 2024 05:00 PM (Zy6LG) It's in the Official Rules of Golf? Posted by: Count de Monet at July 15, 2024 05:01 PM (Aqu9a) Waiting for Carl Spackler to chime in. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Nothing to Contribute to the Debate at July 15, 2024 05:02 PM (Ad8y9) 555
I'm baffled by those who think IVF shouldn't be tried if having children by the normal route is unsuccessful. Children are the greatest joy in life, and somehow, this is a bad thing. Amazing.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 05:02 PM (xCA6C) 556
"528 Trump is crass? Really, have these people never heard of Harry Truman, Lyndon Johnson, etc., etc.? How about fucking Bill Clinton? That bastard was/is as crass as anybody.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at July 15, 2024 04:59 PM (XMwZJ)" The originators of the "crass" complaints don't really mean it, it's the same people who said they should line up and suck Clinton's dick in thanks for his work in office. The intended audience is the "oh NO, someone might think I'm MEAN!" idiots in the middle. Remember progs believe in nothing but the right to rule. Posted by: somedood at July 15, 2024 05:02 PM (Ti5sz) 557
Good thing for you! HA!!!!
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 15, 2024 05:01 PM (wyMQY) Good thing for Masterbatin Pete Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 15, 2024 05:02 PM (NtVYv) Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 15, 2024 05:03 PM (Zy6LG) 559
It's in the Official Rules of Golf? Posted by: Count de Monet at July Page 32, 3rd paragraph down. Posted by: Piper at July 15, 2024 05:03 PM (p4NUW) 560
IVF is the new thing to bitch about now because all the men have recognized the price for a relationship isn't worth being secretly hated and subsequently cheated on.
Posted by: melodicmetal1 at July 15, 2024 05:03 PM (XLfSN) 561
It's about refusing God's commandment to impregnate the wife his dead brother.
She was ugly and flat chested, so... Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at July 15, 2024 05:03 PM (ufFY8) 562
So, OrangeManBad makes a "kinder, gentler" speech only a few days after some loser pos tries to kill him.... and then not long after someone *else* tries, because you know the commies are losing their shit....
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 15, 2024 04:53 PM (VavZF) I doubt the deep state has 20 operatives ready for a headshot, and the SS is all out of excuses about their not protecting people. Posted by: Oldcat at July 15, 2024 05:03 PM (eoQWY) 563
Trump walks to the podium in Milwaukee with a big smile on his face with a huge US flag as the backdrop.
"Well as you can see, he missed." ----------------- I'd like it except one person died and two others hospitalized. Too...whimsical for the occasion. Posted by: WisRich at July 15, 2024 05:04 PM (G0vdT) 564
I saw Vance wasn't fond of OrangeManBad in 2016, but now the commies are calling him an "election denier" about 2020. LOL.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 15, 2024 05:04 PM (VavZF) 565
No one can unify "reproductive rights" people with right to lifers.
Nor can anyone unify tranny lovers with those who say there are two sexes period. Same for gun grabbers and 2A proponents. And jews and their allies versus the kaffiyeh crowd? Please. Posted by: M. Gaga at July 15, 2024 05:04 PM (AyG8y) 566
It's in the Official Rules of Golf?
Posted by: Count de Monet at July Page 32, 3rd paragraph down. Posted by: Piper at July 15, 2024 05:03 PM (p4NUW) Crap. A good wank spoiled. Posted by: Count de Monet at July 15, 2024 05:04 PM (Aqu9a) 567
If 'unity' can help Trump get elected, I'm fine for it. He can unleash the hounds of hell after he's sworn in.
Posted by: SamIam at July 15, 2024 05:04 PM (oasF3) 568
Don't masturbate while playing golf with others.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 15, 2024 05:00 PM (Zy6LG) It's in the Official Rules of Golf? Posted by: Count de Monet at July 15, 2024 05:01 PM (Aqu9a) _______________ Wait - which strokes are they counting in golf? Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at July 15, 2024 05:04 PM (YqDXo) 569
Mollie
@MZHemingway The Republican establishment fought Donald Trump very hard but were unable to keep him from winning in 2016. The same could be said of Vance in 2022. That experience of successfully defeating the powerful and wealthy —but dying, old and stagnant — version of the GOP is something they share. 1:12 PM · Jul 15, 2024 Posted by: BetaCuck4Lyfe at July 15, 2024 05:04 PM (9aVck) 570
Everybody in the country knows who and what Trump is. The only way he gets votes from more independents and some Dems is by showing how batshit crazy the Dems have become . I was talking to a friend who is the former Dem mayor of my city. He's kind of a moderate -liberal guy and he admitted this isn't his Dem party. There's still no way he will vote for Trump . A lot of my liberal friends still post (especially the women) that Trump is a convict, a rapist , a child molester , a lousy business man etc etc. No way they vote for Trump even if their families were harmed by illegal aliens or some other crap Dem policy
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 15, 2024 05:04 PM (yI5mB) 571
"Frankly, it's a very dehumanizing process turning reproduction into just another technological achievement.
I was conceived thru IVF in 1958 and my parents believed I was a miracle. Congratulations to J.D.Vance! I'm looking forward to the next 4 years! Congratulations to PDT on the bogus documents charge by Smith being tossed. Posted by: old chick at July 15, 2024 05:04 PM (F3Dlr) 572
New Democrat Slogan -
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 15, 2024 04:59 PM (cOq4q) Posted by: G'rump928(c) at July 15, 2024 05:04 PM (aD39U) 573
Any roundup of the Fake Con Cocksuckers' "hot" takes? jennifer rubin max boot dave wiegel jonah goldberg c-cupp Posted by: Soothsayer at July 15, 2024 05:04 PM (aIaBZ) 574
It's about refusing God's commandment to impregnate the wife his dead brother.
She was ugly and flat chested, so... Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at July 15, 2024 05:03 PM (ufFY ![]() The idea is that the child would be counted as the brother's kid, not his. To keep the family line going. Posted by: Oldcat at July 15, 2024 05:04 PM (eoQWY) 575
560 IVF is the new thing to bitch about now because all the men have recognized the price for a relationship isn't worth being secretly hated and subsequently cheated on.
Posted by: melodicmetal1 at July 15, 2024 05:03 PM (XLfSN Ouch. I'm so sorry. My sex torsos are very loyal..... Sadly. Just sadly... Posted by: Stateless at July 15, 2024 05:05 PM (jvJvP) 576
Approps of nothing. I have a genuine Secret Service tee shirt stashed somewhere, a blue one. Given to me by an agent Mike , who I suppose is still on the job, when he came to NZ to visit for err..shooting. I think his gig was lurking at the Capitol Building at the time from 2 years ago. Nice fella, he was tall....
Posted by: NZFrank with an M2 at July 15, 2024 05:05 PM (bgJ0E) 577
"I have always had a more basic objection to it.
If you can't achieve biological success, you shouldn't succeed by alternative means. Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 05:00 PM (X8fgo)" Yeah but that's just like, your opinion, man. But seriously, I don't attribute any moral dimension to it at all unless someone is doing something extra fucking weird. Our entire everyday environment is just swimming in crap that's contraindicated for successful reproduction, as any basic perusal of fertility stats/etc will show. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. "Oh, well, guess we just won't have kids" is a pretty limp-wristed way to go. Posted by: somedood at July 15, 2024 05:05 PM (Ti5sz) 578
Although, I am friends with a very devout Christian couple who did IVF.
Iirc, they did not allow any embryo to be destroyed. So now they have twins, a boy and a girl. Starting college soon. Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 15, 2024 05:05 PM (EGSGm) 579
"... with a bullet grazing the former president's ear and drawing blood."
no, it went through his ear, Begala. Yes, playing to the middle seems to be the smart play, I guess. It is normal politics, but Trump is unique in the way he has been attacked, and should keep that "high ground". Posted by: illiniwek at July 15, 2024 05:05 PM (Cus5s) 580
what do I know. We're essentially guessing what a slender part of the electorate who are all fucking low-info wishy-washy retards will do based on a speech they probably won't even watch.
Posted by: Magic 8 Ball Says ... at July 15, 2024 04:59 PM (ho+Wf) Cut.Jib.Newsletter Posted by: Tammy-al Thor at July 15, 2024 05:05 PM (Vvh2V) 581
I'm baffled by those who think IVF shouldn't be tried if having children by the normal route is unsuccessful. Children are the greatest joy in life, and somehow, this is a bad thing. Amazing.
Posted by: Archimedes -- The problem is it's becoming normalized similar to abortion being viewed as birth control. Women are designed to have babies when they're young and healthy and attractive and able to raise children. Our Betters have convinced them that's not how things should be, and they should work and pay taxes for 20 years and then try to struggle with children after expensive medical procedures with a high failure rate. Instead of just having children. That's the problem. Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 05:05 PM (LuU83) 582
A lot of my liberal friends still post (especially the women) that Trump is a convict, a rapist , a child molester , a lousy business man etc etc. No way they vote for Trump even if their families were harmed by illegal aliens or some other crap Dem policy
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 15, 2024 05:04 PM (yI5mB) That sounds like projecting Democrats again. Posted by: Oldcat at July 15, 2024 05:05 PM (eoQWY) 583
It's in the Official Rules of Golf?
Posted by: Count de Monet at July Page 32, 3rd paragraph down. Posted by: Piper at July 15, 2024 05:03 PM (p4NUW) Five stroke penalty. Posted by: G'rump928(c) at July 15, 2024 05:06 PM (aD39U) 584
I think of they try to sentence Trump to jail in NY, it will not end well. People are already at their limit.
Posted by: Marcus T at July 15, 2024 04:55 PM (ibKjr) I expect them to do this because they really ARE that stupid, and evil, and think no one will EVER do anything in response. Posted by: Helena Handbasket _________ They could know exactly what they're doing. Provocation may be the only card they have left in September. Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 15, 2024 05:06 PM (Dm8we) 585
Why does Ace hate Invertebrates?
Posted by: Soothsayer at July 15, 2024 04:11 PM (aIaBZ) -------------- Was going to say "Am I the only one who read that line in the post as "invertebrate?" Posted by: ShainS -- Trump 2024, Now #1 With a Bullet! at July 15, 2024 05:06 PM (8Ryty) 586
Every 90 minutes a world leader is assassinated by right wing violence. In the time it took to read this, 3 more leaders have died.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at July 15, 2024 05:06 PM (evvc2) 587
Don't masturbate while playing golf with others.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 15, 2024 05:00 PM (Zy6LG) It's in the Official Rules of Golf? Posted by: Count de Monet Two stroke penalty. Posted by: Stu Podaso at July 15, 2024 05:06 PM (mbb+A) Posted by: Oddbob at July 15, 2024 05:06 PM (/y8xj) 589
Trump is going to make a VERY BIG DEAL about the victims of Saturday. He will make sure they are known and remembered. Take that to the bank and cash it.
Posted by: ... at July 15, 2024 05:07 PM (lX8VI) 590
I was conceived thru IVF in 1958 and my parents believed I was a miracle.
Congratulations to J.D.Vance! I'm looking forward to the next 4 years! Congratulations to PDT on the bogus documents charge by Smith being tossed. Posted by: old chick at July 15 Is this a typo? The first human baby wasn’t conceived until the late 70s. 78? Posted by: Piper at July 15, 2024 05:07 PM (p4NUW) 591
The Invertebrates would be a great named for a band...of paraplegics. Posted by: Soothsayer at July 15, 2024 05:07 PM (aIaBZ) 592
It's Oh-ficial...Vance is in...diet cokes all 'round.
Posted by: BignJames at July 15, 2024 05:07 PM (AwYPR) 593
Although, I am friends with a very devout Christian couple who did IVF.
Iirc, they did not allow any embryo to be destroyed. So now they have twins, a boy and a girl. Starting college soon. Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 15, 2024 05:05 PM (EGSGm) Doctor Laura did that too guess tried them one at a time. Posted by: Oldcat at July 15, 2024 05:07 PM (eoQWY) Posted by: teenaged boys everywhere at July 15, 2024 05:07 PM (gKWVE) 595
Don't masturbate while playing golf with others.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke Uh...I'm just cleaning it! Posted by: Dude with his dick in the ball washer at July 15, 2024 05:07 PM (JCZqz) 596
An important point is this: We all sin. God had endless mercy. It would be better to confess your sins and be reconciled/forgiven than hide behind the thing by saying "My family are Protestants. We don't believe that is a sin."
Posted by: No one of any consequence at July 15, 2024 05:07 PM (+H2BX) 597
I am not making any moral judgements.
My disposition is based solely on genetics. Weak genetics should fail. Posted by: garrett at July 15, 2024 05:08 PM (X8fgo) 598
I doubt the deep state has 20 operatives ready for a headshot, and the SS is all out of excuses about their not protecting people.
Which means they will come up with more 'brilliant' plans that make Rube Goldberg seen sane in comparison. Desperation leads to foolishness. Pg 24-25 of Revolution from Rosinante comes to mind in which the NAU government 'steals' a cruise missile to assassinate the governor of Texas. Total deniability there right? Posted by: Anna Puma at July 15, 2024 05:08 PM (HeZkj) 599
NOOD. More rhetoric bullshit.
Posted by: Jordan61 at July 15, 2024 05:08 PM (DRSnL) 600
I think Trump's instincts on this speech are good. Remember, his instinct about the debate was good.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 15, 2024 05:08 PM (wyMQY) 601
How about fucking Bill Clinton? That bastard was/is as crass as anybody.
Sticking a cigar in a fat intern's dream catcher is high society so long as it is a high-end cigar and it's not lit. Posted by: Miss Manners at July 15, 2024 05:08 PM (ho+Wf) 602
590 I was conceived thru IVF in 1958 and my parents believed I was a miracle.
Congratulations to J.D.Vance! I'm looking forward to the next 4 years! Congratulations to PDT on the bogus documents charge by Smith being tossed. Posted by: old chick at July 15 Is this a typo? The first human baby wasn’t conceived until the late 70s. 78? Posted by: Piper at July 15, 2024 05:07 PM (p4NUW) Has to be a typo...or just wrong. Posted by: Nova Local at July 15, 2024 05:08 PM (exHjb) 603
Well thank God I'm playing golf tomorrow AM by myself.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 15, 2024 05:09 PM (yI5mB) 604
Women are designed to have babies when they're young and healthy and attractive and able to raise children. Our Betters have convinced them that's not how things should be, and they should work and pay taxes for 20 years and then try to struggle with children after expensive medical procedures with a high failure rate. Instead of just having children. That's the problem. Perhaps so, but then that's the problem that needs to be worked on, although I'm of the opinion that nothing will change it. Women can't be forced to have kids when they're young. If they choose not to, at least IVF gives them hope. Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 05:09 PM (xCA6C) 605
How has Masturbatin' Pete not shown his head in this thread?
Also, there's this: ‘Now if a man has a seminal emission, he shall bathe all his body in water and be unclean until evening.' --Leviticus 15:16 Good advice, and doable. Posted by: SloPitch Whiffer at July 15, 2024 05:09 PM (wzAuc) 606
Noodles.
Posted by: NZFrank with an M2 at July 15, 2024 05:09 PM (bgJ0E) 607
I think Trump can come off as unifying and get the message we all want across. Remember, the top issues this year are immigration, crime and the economy.
Posted by: Mike at July 15, 2024 05:09 PM (uQ/FE) 608
258 Biden is "brand unity"?
What's Begala smoking? Posted by: Don at July 15, 2024 04:33 PM (yy2s0) "Unity" must test well in the latest DNC and Biden campaign focus group sessions. It means whatever each attendee wants, because I doubt the Dems are defining it. A lot of left and left-leaning women likely say to themselves, "Yes the nation needs to unify on abortions until a week after birth, paid for by Uncle Sugar. And the nation needs to unify on banning and confiscating every gun in America so black assault rifles can never kill another child or puppy." Posted by: Gref at July 15, 2024 05:09 PM (5fDan) 609
555 I'm baffled by those who think IVF shouldn't be tried if having children by the normal route is unsuccessful. Children are the greatest joy in life, and somehow, this is a bad thing. Amazing.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 15, 2024 05:02 PM (xCA6C) ----------------- It's a means to an end thing. I assume we would all disagree with the statement that if the ends are good the means don't matter. Posted by: MAGA_Ken at July 15, 2024 05:10 PM (2fIO4) 610
If they choose not to, at least IVF gives them hope.
Posted by: Archimedes -- ding ding ding Now you're catching on. That's exactly it. Posted by: Moron Robbie - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at July 15, 2024 05:10 PM (LuU83) 611
>>> 562
== I doubt the deep state has 20 operatives ready for a headshot, and the SS is all out of excuses about their not protecting people. Posted by: Oldcat at July 15, 2024 05:03 PM (eoQWY) There are plenty of klantifa nitwits who would *like* to try, although it's unlikely any will get as ... lucky? as Saturday's jackass. OTOH I am confident in the ability of the Top.Men. and Whammen! of the Sekrit Service or any other feralgov agency to produce new and exciting excuses for their latest fck ups. Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 15, 2024 05:10 PM (VavZF) 612
The idea is that the child would be counted as the brother's kid, not his. To keep the family line going.
- Plus I think it's not super clear what Onan's motivation was. Maybe he just wanted to keep banging her. Maybe he did it to claim the inheritance (which seems more likely than failing the deed just to disobey). Posted by: Methos at July 15, 2024 05:10 PM (Dnobf) 613
This was always the danger with supporting a Queens centrist who despite his roughness, really wants to be liked and respected. It's why I didn't support him in 2016.
But as became apparent in 2017, I don't think there's much to worry about today. For the liberals to move Trump to the left, they would have to restrain their animal hatred, their primal rage, their indignance at his existence, not just for hours but entire consecutive months. They don't have it in them. They can't live that lie. They're not GOP Senators. Posted by: Funkotron at July 15, 2024 05:11 PM (dV6hr) 614
Don't masturbate while playing golf with others.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke So asking the caddy to pull my niblick is out I take it? Posted by: Stu Podaso at July 15, 2024 05:11 PM (mbb+A) 615
I like Vance. He'll draw in more young people and he's extremely articulate. I can't wait for him to debate Ms. Giggles.
Posted by: Donna&&&&&&&&V at July 15, 2024 05:12 PM (HabA/) 616
Women are designed to have babies when they're young and healthy and attractive and able to raise children.
===== I personally know of two young married couples (catholic, not that it's relevant) unable to conceive. Both went the adoption route. Both became pregnant within a year of finalizing their adoption. Posted by: Turn 2 at July 15, 2024 05:12 PM (JfxgE) 617
Lawdy, how I love this place.
Where else can you enjoy biting political commentary, arguments on all sides regarding Biblical references to masturbation, eye-patch jokes, and a guide to proper decorum on the golf course in a comment section of one measly post? Posted by: Tammy-al Thor at July 15, 2024 05:12 PM (Vvh2V) 618
> I think there's a greater chance of Mitch retaining the Senate leadership role in the new Congress than Cornyn getting it.
--------- I thought McConnell indicated he wasn't running again when his current term is up... or he dies in office. I'm good with either. Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 15, 2024 05:12 PM (Q4IgG) 619
> I thought McConnell indicated he wasn't running again when his current term is up... or he dies in office.
I'm good with either. Posted by: Martini Farmer -------- Errr..... he could reclaim Senate leadership until his term is up or he dies. Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 15, 2024 05:13 PM (Q4IgG) 620
Is this a typo? The first human baby wasn’t conceived until the late 70s. 78?
Posted by: Piper I meant IUI / artificial insemination, 1958, Winnipeg, Manitoba. In my world it's basically saying same/same and I apologize my error. Posted by: old chick at July 15, 2024 05:14 PM (F3Dlr) 621
The thing I don't like about the unity message coming from both candidates, realizing these are just words, is that either the incredible incompetence of security and a investigation into a possible conspiracy will both once again go down a rabbit hole.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 15, 2024 05:14 PM (Mlhrz) 622
The first IVF baby was born in 1978.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at July 15, 2024 05:16 PM (XMwZJ) 623
The interesting part of the leftist desire to back IVFs is that it will drive a wedge into the Greenies who want humanity wiped off the earth....most of who are women.
Might turn out well in the end. Posted by: Oldcat at July 15, 2024 05:17 PM (eoQWY) 624
Lawdy, how I love this place.
Where else can you enjoy biting political commentary, arguments on all sides regarding Biblical references to masturbation, eye-patch jokes, and a guide to proper decorum on the golf course in a comment section of one measly post? Posted by: Tammy-al Thor Plus a smoking hot version of Sweet Georgia Brown. Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at July 15, 2024 05:17 PM (RUmyk) 625
Well thank God I'm playing golf tomorrow AM by myself.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 15, 2024 05:09 PM (yI5mB) --------------- "There's always Zoom conference calling!" /obligatory Jeffery Toobin Posted by: ShainS -- Trump 2024, Now #1 With a Bullet! at July 15, 2024 05:18 PM (4khqJ) 626
193 180 50 cent in talks to appear at the Republican convention
Posted by: Patrick from Ohio at July 15, 2024 04:26 PM (FCrpy) Add Nickelback and it's only 45¢. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) Bada Bing. Rimshot. For the Win! Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at July 15, 2024 05:18 PM (RUmyk) 627
I personally know of two young married couples (catholic, not that it's relevant) unable to conceive. Both went the adoption route. Both became pregnant within a year of finalizing their adoption.
Posted by: Turn 2 at July 15, 2024 05:12 PM (JfxgE) There's probably something to the idea that being in stress has a negative effect on being able to conceive. Posted by: Oldcat at July 15, 2024 05:19 PM (eoQWY) 628
He almost died. Saved by a whisker of a move, a slight breeze, and the Hand of God. That can change a person - I"m sure Trump is still considering how close he came.
Posted by: vivi at July 15, 2024 04:21 PM (Egz6Y) You are so right about that. There is such a thing as a life changing moment, and he had it! I had mine last year, where a confluence of events that made me still be here also made me realize that God still has a plan for me. Any one thing goes differently and I'm not here. So, when Trump says he's not supposed to be here, he's supposed to be dead, he's looking at it all wrong. He's not supposed to be dead or he would be. God still has a plan for him. (Man, I hope time doesn't prove me wrong, but I don't think it will) Also, a few weeks after my incident I also said that I shouldn't be here, and immediately felt like I was going to keel over again, so I retracted that and said I don't know why I am and the feeling passed. There's more in this world than science and logic can possibly explain or understand and once you see it, you know. Posted by: OneEyedJack at July 15, 2024 05:21 PM (FCbAQ) 629
I loath that he is doing this.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 15, 2024 05:21 PM (vuZLO) 630
I still love this man but you cannot have peace and unity with people who want you dead.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 15, 2024 05:25 PM (vuZLO) Posted by: Dark Force Thirsting For Power at July 15, 2024 05:36 PM (vTTFR) 632
I want to say that striking a moderate and conciliatory tone in a speech after you've just narrowly avoided getting your brains plastered all over a field is the right thing to do, from a political perspective.
I'm not sure I'm completely convinced of that, though. Posted by: ballistic at July 15, 2024 05:45 PM (oqH4h) 633
Begala is playing with fire. He said far too many nice things about Trump he's like to get purged.
Posted by: Oldcat ===== He is of the Clinton faction and in the same position Carville is. His kind has already been purged from power--it is Bammy's and Biden's party now. So they rest on their laurels and book appearances for the news talk circuit. Posted by: whig at July 15, 2024 05:54 PM (mIs2x) 634
"...you cannot have peace and unity with people who want you dead." --redbanzai
....Absolutely. The bleat by the corrupt Mainstream Media and Democrat hacks like Paul Begala that *Trump* needs to "moderate his policies" and "cool the temperature" is cry-bullying. The bastards know what they've done, and are demanding that our side forgive and forget. ....So how's this, Paul and Scarborough and O'Donnell and Madcow and Reid and the rest: Go f**k yourselves. Thanks to your clear evil, more people on our side are beginning to realize your demands for "moderation" are horseshit. You want us to concede everything, while you agree to some illusion. Posted by: sf44 at July 15, 2024 06:01 PM (XxAmA) 635
Face your opponent, put your hand on his shoulder, smile, cut his balls off (metaphorically speaking).
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He will not be able to convince the left to be reasonable and get along. Marxists want you to compromise until they think you have nothing left then they crush you. I hope Trump gets played, in a similar way term one.
Posted by: PaterNovem at July 15, 2024 06:07 PM (1CZgt) 638
Trump thinks the election is in the bag. He's pivoting to attract the middle electorate. I'm all for this decision.
More Buden insults, funny though they are, is a known commodity for Trump. If he comes off as a "changed man" he'll potentially win a lot of people who like his policies but not his style Posted by: Shenanigans at July 15, 2024 06:11 PM (FAxdC) 639
22 "Now we can pivot from Trump on a mountain of figurative skulls, to the kinder and softer version."
That never leads anywhere except to "We softly give in and they kindly win". Ask GWB. I suggest we compromise - how about a mid-sized hill of real skulls? Posted by: Ray Van Dune at July 15, 2024 06:15 PM (gfztU) 640
Ace, you’re the limp dick who went all in for DeSantis. A guy who can’t relate to people and has glaring insecurity problems, which explains his fucktastic cowboy boots — by the way does he still wear them or did he give them to you and CBD for being good little cock suckers?
Sorry, but you and Mr. Meghan McCain sharing your pussy ass concerns about Trump going limp against the opposition is beyond Rick Wilson level bull shit. Get therapy. Posted by: Random Dude at July 15, 2024 07:19 PM (G2REX) 641
Ace, you write like you know Trump personally when you’re as anonymous as Sundance over at another blog where commentators worship their anonymous blogger.
If Trump cared so much about the approval of elites why did he chose JD when all the elites, I especially Murdoch who runs a media empire more successful than yours, desperately wanted anyone but JD? You’re an arrogant ass. I thought you learned something when your favorite meatball went down in flames, but no. Your at least as bad as Sundance about acting like you know shit you don’t. Posted by: Random Dude at July 15, 2024 07:26 PM (G2REX) 642
This should be obvious, but I could give a shit whether you bless what Trump does or not.
Posted by: Random Dude at July 15, 2024 07:28 PM (KVm/I) 643
After Assassination Attempt, Trump Rewrites Convention Speech from Hot Denunciation of Biden and Democrats to a Kinder, Gentler Call for Unity
Trump - elder statesman. President of ALL Americans Posted by: rickb223 All conspiracy theories and spoiler alerts are on the table at July 15, 2024 04:11 PM (NzK/m) I think Pres. Trump is expecting a lot more Trump-curious people to watch his acceptance speech than would have tuned-in if the assassination attempt had not occurred. I think he's planning to contrast his demeanor (calm and reassuring) to that of the Democrats (strident and hate-filled). He doesn't need to persuade the Republican base. I do get a little tired of the "Oh Trump is going to betray us" whimpering. Dude could be playing golf and boinking his super-model wife, and not have a care in the world. He is a flawed man, but we all are sinners. I think he does genuinely love America and Americans. Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 15, 2024 08:30 PM (pJWtt) 644
Unity is impossible without common grounds. What do the Demorats share as common values when they see Trump supporters as Fascists and irredemibles?
Posted by: Jane at July 15, 2024 10:42 PM (bXvrr) 645
Trump is a master at letting people expose themselves and he told the Taliban that if one American is harmed he will kill them such as Soleimani.
Besides, when you have John McCain being besties with the Soros family... well... who do you trust in DC? That 'shooter' was allowed to maneuver in Butler by people in DC. Do you HONESTLY think a serious Secret Service would have allowed that? DEI(DIE) has taken hold and demoralized every serious person in DC. Posted by: Danimal28 at July 15, 2024 11:35 PM (ryUqI) Processing 0.1, elapsed 0.1179 seconds. |
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