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Mid-Morning Open Thread [CBD]
Sunset At Lavacourt
Claude Monet
I'm going to make a confession
That's contrary to my profession
I first thought "No way!"
But this pic by Monet
Is leaving a lasting impression -- Seamus Muldoon
Comments
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I don't understand what the last sentence here means.
Posted by: joe, living dangerously at July 21, 2016 09:48 AM (KUaJL)
I love impressionists. I used to just go and sit in the monet room at the Smithsonian for ages.
Posted by: Lea at July 21, 2016 09:49 AM (lIU4e)
We really just want something with boobs.
Posted by: FireNWater at July 21, 2016 09:49 AM (cCDP3)
Posted by: joncelli, Bridge Troll and Crossbow Afficianado at July 21, 2016 09:50 AM (SEFXb)
Posted by: Kent at July 21, 2016 09:50 AM (uz/Pv)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at July 21, 2016 09:50 AM (/wm8n)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at July 21, 2016 09:50 AM (/wm8n)
Too bad our esteemed host doesn't read his own blog.
Posted by: joe, living dangerously at July 21, 2016 09:52 AM (KUaJL)
Minds changed: 0.
Posted by: Kent at July 21, 2016 09:50 AM (uz/Pv)
But really what is #NeverTrump actually accomplishing? Besides hooking HillDawg up phat?
Posted by: 0302 at July 21, 2016 09:52 AM (wx6iv)
Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 21, 2016 09:52 AM (C9pBZ)
Posted by: joe, living dangerously at July 21, 2016 09:48 AM (KUaJL)
If you accept the limitations of the technique they are beautiful works.
Like pointillism. They are chaotic and ugly up close, but as you step away they become more and more interesting.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 21, 2016 09:53 AM (Zu3d9)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at July 21, 2016 09:53 AM (3eWI5)
Posted by: Cheri at July 21, 2016 09:54 AM (oiNtH)
500+ comments on the last thread.
Minds changed: 0.
Posted by: Kent at July 21, 2016 09:50 AM (uz/Pv)
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Don't forget the last 3 threads of last night. I can't wait for the next disaster so we can move on to a different horse.
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 09:56 AM (pC96u)
Looks like the guys in one of the boats are about to tragically lose some guns.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 09:57 AM (1ZOkK)
So a bit like political conventions then?
Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 21, 2016 09:57 AM (C9pBZ)
Posted by: zombie claude mAnet at July 21, 2016 09:58 AM (RmrGn)
I love the impressionists also the german expressionists.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 09:58 AM (iQIUe)
Why is there a sideways building?
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 09:58 AM (pC96u)
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 09:59 AM (HfBNa)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:00 AM (4Up2s)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at July 21, 2016 10:00 AM (/wm8n)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 21, 2016 10:00 AM (hyuyC)
Posted by: HoBox Henry waxes greasy at July 21, 2016 10:00 AM (iU9Qe)
Posted by: zombie claude mAnet at July 21, 2016 10:00 AM (RmrGn)
I may be in the minority but I love Monet.
Posted by: Cheri at July 21, 2016 09:54 AM (oiNtH)
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I love the impressionists also the german expressionists.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 09:58 AM (iQIUe)
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What's with these wild OTs? What are you trying to do, derail the thread?
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 10:00 AM (pC96u)
Posted by: Roland [OMITTED] at July 21, 2016 10:01 AM (QM5S2)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:01 AM (1ZOkK)
Paisano's Italian restaurant has come under fire for putting 'Black Olives Matter - Try Our Tapenade' on its marquee sign
http://goo.gl/WlE6fW
Posted by: OregonMuse at July 21, 2016 10:01 AM (29KZY)
Posted by: April at July 21, 2016 10:01 AM (e8PP1)
Nice coloring though.
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 10:02 AM (/m8T6)
So you're bucking for the SoS job?
Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 21, 2016 10:02 AM (C9pBZ)
I apologize to no one.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at July 21, 2016 10:02 AM (voOPb)
Posted by: April at July 21, 2016 10:01 AM (e8PP1)
[Sticks tongue out at April]
Posted by: joncelli, Bridge Troll and Crossbow Afficianado at July 21, 2016 10:02 AM (SEFXb)
Posted by: andycanuck at July 21, 2016 10:02 AM (RmrGn)
Posted by: willy at July 21, 2016 10:02 AM (Ffw22)
Posted by: malignantly aggrieved and economically useless at July 21, 2016 10:02 AM (3ZttN)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 21, 2016 09:53 AM
So...good bifocal indicators?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 21, 2016 10:03 AM (bzd8I)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:03 AM (1ZOkK)
Cruz last night was win/win for Trump. If he had endorsed, it would have been a big party unifying moment. As it turned out, it completely neutered Cruz and took him out as a future competitor. Also,as Jazz Shaw points out at HA, it still ended up being unifying.
LOL at all the suckers who still don't get it. Tonight should be a work of art.
Posted by: Czar Peter at July 21, 2016 10:03 AM (PFoqq)
But holistically they can be magnificent.
So can a colon cleanse.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 10:03 AM (3C84c)
Posted by: OregonMuse at July 21, 2016 10:04 AM (29KZY)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at July 21, 2016 10:04 AM (3eWI5)
Posted by: Czar Peter at July 21, 2016 10:03 AM (PFoqq)
I am hoping it's not a disaster...LOL..My aim is a little lower than yours...But I hope your right
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 10:05 AM (zp+j1)
So do I, but I spent to much and went Baroque.
Posted by: OregonMuse at July 21, 2016 10:04 AM (29KZY)
So is that The Seamus Muldoon Memorial Pun for today?
Posted by: joncelli, Bridge Troll and Crossbow Afficianado at July 21, 2016 10:05 AM (SEFXb)
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 10:05 AM (3C84c)
Posted by: Blanco Basura at July 21, 2016 10:05 AM (WQRzN)
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at July 21, 2016 10:06 AM (exDwb)
Posted by: joncelli, Bridge Troll and Crossbow Afficianado at July 21, 2016 10:05 AM (SEFXb)
Yeah, pretty much.
Posted by: OregonMuse at July 21, 2016 10:06 AM (29KZY)
I got that outta my system. Since the flamefest seems destined to take over all threads I am out. Later folks.
Posted by: Brother Cavil, down with Eph 6:12-13 at July 21, 2016 10:06 AM (9krrF)
Black olives do matter to me. I love them. The perfect pizza, tho, has both green and black olives.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 10:06 AM (iQIUe)
So do I, but I spent to much and went Baroque.
Posted by: OregonMuse at July 21, 2016 10:04 AM (29KZY)
So is that The Seamus Muldoon Memorial Pun for today?
Posted by: joncelli
Well, if you baroque it, Muldoon can fa-ix it.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 10:06 AM (3C84c)
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at July 21, 2016 10:06 AM (NeFrd)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:06 AM (4Up2s)
He started off in the morning painting the foreground, and got plenty of identifiable detail into it. Then, lunchtime came, and he started getting into the vino. By afternoon his grip was starting to slip and come dinnertime, and the second bottle, his background painting got pretty sloshy.
Plus, he was distracted by the naked live model he was using for the painting.
You don't see a model in this painting? Exactly.
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 10:07 AM (/m8T6)
Keep having sexual intercourse with that barnyard fowl, Bill.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:07 AM (1ZOkK)
Posted by: Roland [OMITTED] at July 21, 2016 10:07 AM (QM5S2)
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 10:07 AM (3C84c)
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at July 21, 2016 10:07 AM (exDwb)
Posted by: Eromero at July 21, 2016 10:07 AM (zLDYs)
Posted by: Vashta Nerada at July 21, 2016 10:08 AM (7ZVPa)
________
I'll support the impressionists but I won't endorse Claude Monet.
Posted by: FireHorse at July 21, 2016 10:08 AM (oRmVC)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:08 AM (1ZOkK)
It's only enforced against conservatives and Christians these days anyways.
Progressive scum skate every time. To hell with them all.
Posted by: Country Boy at July 21, 2016 10:08 AM (hzfXr)
Posted by: Blanco Basura at July 21, 2016 10:08 AM (WQRzN)
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 10:09 AM (3C84c)
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From about 6 miles out, they are awesome.
Posted by: Vashta Nerada at July 21, 2016 10:09 AM (7ZVPa)
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at July 21, 2016 10:09 AM (exDwb)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:10 AM (1ZOkK)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 10:10 AM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: Cheri at July 21, 2016 09:54 AM (oiNtH)
"Love of Monet is the root of all evil."
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 21, 2016 10:10 AM (GSdpU)
Posted by: Brother Cavil, down with Eph 6:12-13 at July 21, 2016 10:06 AM (9krrF)
Stick around for a bit....
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 21, 2016 10:10 AM (Zu3d9)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:10 AM (1ZOkK)
His first work: Still Life of Cheetos With Mountain Dew
Posted by: joncelli, Bridge Troll and Crossbow Afficianado at July 21, 2016 10:11 AM (SEFXb)
have been a big party unifying moment. As it turned out, it completely
neutered Cruz and took him out as a future competitor. Also,as Jazz
Shaw points out at HA, it still ended up being unifying.
LOL at all the suckers who still don't get it. Tonight should be a work of art.
.
.
.Cruz and his allies are now accusing Trump of setting him up to be a pariah because Trump saw and approved his speech ahead of time.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at July 21, 2016 10:11 AM (iONHu)
Posted by: Czar Peter at July 21, 2016 10:11 AM (PFoqq)
May I sugesst the paintings of Mary Cassat? I mean, they're covered but they're there.
Posted by: Rocketeer at July 21, 2016 10:12 AM (Ajcs2)
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at July 21, 2016 10:11 AM (iONHu)
Yeah no that's funny.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 10:12 AM (zp+j1)
Posted by: Wall Street at July 21, 2016 10:12 AM (dkHoZ)
With his vision?
He CAN'T read his own blog.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 10:12 AM (ptqRm)
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 10:12 AM (NOIQH)
Posted by: Lady in Black - Death to the Man Bun at July 21, 2016 10:12 AM (+FSld)
Don't go away mad, Ted.
Just go away.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 10:12 AM (3C84c)
Posted by: FireHorse at July 21, 2016 10:13 AM (oRmVC)
The younger ones like Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert.
Nuff said.
Impressionists rule.
Posted by: Trump's Stubby Fingers at July 21, 2016 10:13 AM (SJ184)
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Crybabies gonna cry. Cruz and his minions are lightweights.
Posted by: Czar Peter at July 21, 2016 10:13 AM (PFoqq)
I watch a lot of docs I find on the internet. The russian ones I watch for any film footage that hasnt been used ad naseum. The russian experts in these docs are so full of shit. They just blather on and on. It must be cultural but it is annoying as hell. Or, maybe it is having your brain stewed by communism for 75 years.
Stalin was really really a repulsive looking man. For some reason, the film footage rarely reflects this. Besides all the pockmarks he had some sort of flat warts on his face that look like yuge freckles. His face was covered with them.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 10:13 AM (iQIUe)
Hillary is quoting Ted. That's not a good thing
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:13 AM (4Up2s)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at July 21, 2016 10:13 AM (3eWI5)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at July 21, 2016 10:04 AM (3eWI5)
Never ever mention that hack in terms of art on an art thread. If we ever have a Hallmark card thread, then bring him up.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:13 AM (kXoT0)
Seconded.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 10:13 AM (NOIQH)
Rent free 24/7.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 10:13 AM (3C84c)
setting him up to be a pariah because Trump saw and approved his speech
ahead of time.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at July 21, 2016 10:11 AM (iONHu)
Wait....wut?!
It's Trump's fault what Cruz wrote in his own speech?
Posted by: Tami at July 21, 2016 10:13 AM (Enq6K)
That was already in the LFG 2014 Photo Calendar.
Some of Chuck's best work right there.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 10:13 AM (ptqRm)
Posted by: Lady in Black - Death to the Man Bun at July 21, 2016 10:12 AM (+FSld)
I love them. If you are ever in DC, visit the National Gallery, you will not want to leave.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:14 AM (kXoT0)
Posted by: steevy at July 21, 2016 10:14 AM (B48dK)
Posted by: Bethlehem Soiled at July 21, 2016 10:14 AM (Tyii7)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 10:14 AM (ptqRm)
Cruz and his allies are now accusing Trump of setting him up to be a pariah because Trump saw and approved his speech ahead of time.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at July 21, 2016 10:11 AM (iONHu)
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Well, the horse is dead, might as well see if we can tie it into knots or launch it into a 12th dimension.
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 10:15 AM (pC96u)
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at July 21, 2016 10:15 AM (exDwb)
Posted by: Czar Peter at July 21, 2016 10:15 AM (PFoqq)
Posted by: Czar Peter at July 21, 2016 10:03 AM (PFoqq)
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Yep.
Drudge posted a link to an article that covered a Bill Maher show (last night, I think) where Michael Moore declared that Trump was going to win the election. Gasps from the audience. Michael Moore is right, for once. Moore must've been listening to the folks back home, the people who voted straight-ticket Dem all their lives, or the ones that never bothered to vote at all.
Posted by: mrp at July 21, 2016 10:16 AM (JBggj)
Posted by: rickl at July 21, 2016 10:16 AM (zoehZ)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 10:16 AM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at July 21, 2016 10:16 AM (3eWI5)
http://freebeacon.com/politics/cruz-says-personal-wont-be-servile-puppy-dog/
Posted by: spypeach at July 21, 2016 10:16 AM (nyYhO)
When I think art, I think Dutch Masters.
When I think Dutch Masters, I think cigars.
When I think cigars, I think Winona.
When I think Winona, I think in Dutch.
:::runs off to get notebooks:::
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 21, 2016 10:16 AM (+fRrh)
The ones that look like 3rd grade art? Yeah, no.
The ones who's paintings 300 to 400 years ago, whose details look like photographs? Yeah.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 10:16 AM (3C84c)
Can't wait.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:16 AM (1ZOkK)
Get a good job with more pay and you're okay
Monet, it's a gas
Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash
New car, caviar, four star daydream
Think I'll buy me a football team #9834
Posted by: free range conservative at July 21, 2016 10:16 AM (ZnIt3)
film footage rarely reflects this. Besides all the pockmarks he had
some sort of flat warts on his face that look like yuge freckles. His
face was covered with them.
.
.
.In his defense he did have small pox as a child. That will disfigure anyone even if they are not a monster.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at July 21, 2016 10:16 AM (iONHu)
Hillary is quoting Ted. That's not a good thing
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:13 AM (4Up2s)
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Trump ought to congratulate her for her belated wisdom and agree with everything she's quoting.
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 10:17 AM (pC96u)
My fences, tankers and bicycle seats are second to none!1!
Posted by: Cahrles Johansen at July 21, 2016 10:17 AM (Tyii7)
Posted by: votermom at July 21, 2016 10:17 AM (7lVbc)
It's Trump's fault what Cruz wrote in his own speech?
Posted by: Tami at July 21, 2016 10:13 AM (Enq6K)
I guess the Master Strategist Cruz never heard the axiom regarding one's enemy shooting himself in the foot.
Dammit, I used to like Cruz. I still respect his legal mind and would love to see him on the Supreme Court where his talents would be a force for good.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:17 AM (kXoT0)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:17 AM (4Up2s)
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at July 21, 2016 10:15 AM (exDwb)
The orange clown boner circus freak of a reality tv show clown?
No way!
Posted by: Tim in Illinois. at July 21, 2016 10:18 AM (WVsWD)
Nope.
But on the bright side, she'll be embracing Ferguson riot-inciting Michael Brown's mom on stage next week, which is sure to piss off a lot of policemen and their families, as well as those of us who think (especially after Obama) the POTUS should side with the authorities not the thugs.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 10:18 AM (NOIQH)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:18 AM (4Up2s)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:17 AM (4Up2s)
Ahem. Forgetting someone?
Posted by: Barack Obama at July 21, 2016 10:18 AM (KUaJL)
Dunno about the above, but Trump's tweet removed any shred of doubt I might have had about his complete and utter lack of class.
We are so boned.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 21, 2016 10:19 AM (dkHoZ)
legal mind and would love to see him on the Supreme Court where his
talents would be a force for good.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:17 AM (kXoT0)
Same here.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:19 AM (1ZOkK)
ATTENTION WRITERS:
Check out my blog to find out about a free writers workshop in NYC with Sarah Hoyt & others.
Link in nic.
Act soon. Deadline for entries in July 31.
Posted by: votermom at July 21, 2016 10:19 AM (7lVbc)
Posted by: shibumi who now just wants to yell at stupid people at July 21, 2016 10:19 AM (tvyXw)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:19 AM (4Up2s)
Posted by: Ian Galt at July 21, 2016 10:19 AM (8iiMU)
absolutely
I love the Impressionist period. But, I love most art historically. Even Russian Constructivism. It tells a story. A frame of mind. Places in time.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 10:19 AM (qCMvj)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 10:20 AM (Lyh9/)
Yep. Still recall with horror the abortion-palooza night of the 2012 DNC, and the denying God in their platform three times. Lena Dunham will certainly be all charm and class.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 10:20 AM (NOIQH)
Can't wait.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:16 AM (1ZOkK)
Considering that the vast majority of Americans are sick to death of BLM and the various thug Mamas, her parade of those folks is going to backfire. I know she is trying to ignite enthusiasm in the Black community so they will turn out and vote for her, but, IMHO, it's a mistake that I am happy to see her make.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:20 AM (kXoT0)
Posted by: Czar Peter at July 21, 2016 10:20 AM (PFoqq)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at July 21, 2016 10:20 AM (3eWI5)
Posted by: zombie claude mAnet at July 21, 2016 10:20 AM (RmrGn)
No way!"
*turns on tv. recoils*
Yeah he might.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at July 21, 2016 10:20 AM (exDwb)
Well, I've always liked the impressionists.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 21, 2016 10:21 AM (r65B3)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:21 AM (4Up2s)
You have to see a lot of paintings in person.
Yes, you have to step back to "see it." But also the size of some paintings are also impressive.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 10:21 AM (qCMvj)
Just to settle one Kinkade argument that actually can be settled, he is "the painter of light." He trademarked it.
Leaving Rembrandt eligible for "the master of light."
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 10:21 AM (pC96u)
Shoot 'em down turn around come on Monet
Posted by: Bigbys Cellphone at July 21, 2016 10:21 AM (TaJ8L)
Posted by: Zombie King James at July 21, 2016 10:21 AM (Tyii7)
I don't like how they paved the way for abstract art.
Posted by: votermom at July 21, 2016 10:21 AM (7lVbc)
Dammit, I used to like Cruz. I still respect his legal mind and
would love to see him on the Supreme Court where his talents would be a
force for good.
.
.
.Cruz was my main man after Walker dropped out, but I can't support him anymore for anything. He let the Country see that he is a sore loser and an oath breaker.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at July 21, 2016 10:22 AM (iONHu)
sick to death of BLM and the various thug Mamas, her parade of those
folks is going to backfire. I know she is trying to ignite enthusiasm
in the Black community so they will turn out and vote for her, but,
IMHO, it's a mistake that I am happy to see her make.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:20 AM (kXoT0)
Yep. Husband's office administrator is a lovely black woman whose son is an army vet and police officer in NM. She loathes Hillary.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:22 AM (1ZOkK)
Rembrandt started all his paintings by painting the canvas black, and then adding light
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:21 AM (4Up2s)
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Kinkade started all his paintings by drinking.
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 10:22 AM (pC96u)
A one person circus?
That's pretty tiny.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 10:22 AM (ptqRm)
Can't wait.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:16 AM (1ZOkK)
Lena
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 10:22 AM (qCMvj)
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Sniff
Posted by: Bigbys Olive Fingers at July 21, 2016 10:23 AM (TaJ8L)
Posted by: Tim in Illinois. at July 21, 2016 10:23 AM (WVsWD)
If folks get a chance, check out a book of Monet's works. There is more variety in subject and materials than I expected.
Posted by: JTB at July 21, 2016 10:23 AM (V+03K)
Posted by: Doubting Thomas at July 21, 2016 10:23 AM (ZnIt3)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:21 AM (4Up2s)
how could he see the numbers if he blacked over them?
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at July 21, 2016 10:23 AM (3eWI5)
Here she comes now sayin' Monet Monet
Shoot 'em down turn around come on Monet Manet
Posted by: Bigbys Cellphone at July 21, 2016 10:21 AM (TaJ8L)
FIFY
Posted by: Ian Galt at July 21, 2016 10:23 AM (8iiMU)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 10:24 AM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at July 21, 2016 10:22 AM (iONHu)
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So then you won't be voting for Trump, I assume? Considering he also said he no longer supported the pledge?
I just want everyone who is making a big thing about the Pledge to know that Donald also stopped supporting the pledge as well.
So, like, if that's the line in the sand........well, you won't be voting Donald Trump in November.
Posted by: Rich at July 21, 2016 10:24 AM (ygBCA)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:24 AM (4Up2s)
Hey, I got this little thing right here.....schwing. Sharp as Hell. Cut the hell out out of it with myself before.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at July 21, 2016 10:24 AM (exDwb)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 10:24 AM (ptqRm)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:21 AM (4Up2s)
He did the cover for Spinal Tap's Smell the Glove album
Posted by: TheQuietMan at July 21, 2016 10:24 AM (493sH)
Considering that the vast majority of Americans are sick to death of BLM and the various thug Mamas, her parade of those folks is going to backfire.
Will there be a Sister Souljah moment?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at July 21, 2016 10:25 AM (IqV8l)
I plan on scalping an old, white dude right on stage. The Trigglypuffs will love it!
Posted by: Lieawatha Warren at July 21, 2016 10:25 AM (Tyii7)
Posted by: ajmojo at July 21, 2016 10:25 AM (1H9ox)
- - - -
Well, at the end of the day, he did unite the Party.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 21, 2016 10:25 AM (r65B3)
Leaving Rembrandt eligible for "the master of light."
class move by Kinked IMO, unlike some others who shall remain nameless
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at July 21, 2016 10:25 AM (3eWI5)
You have to see a lot of paintings in person.
Yes, you have to step back to "see it." But also the size of some paintings are also impressive.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 10:21 AM (qCMvj)
I remember going to the Louvre as a little girl, and seeing the Mona Lisa up close and personal (before all the security). I was surprised how smallish the painting was.
I loved art (still do) and used to have quite a talent for painting and drawing. And then I developed osteoarthritis in my right hand, and have days I can barely write my name legibly.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:25 AM (1ZOkK)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 10:22 AM (qCMvj)
So, if the Dims are The Party of Womyn/i], then how come the Republicans have all the gorgeous smart successful women and the Dims have Lena Dunham, Hillary C, Trigglypuff, and all armpit hair gals?
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:25 AM (kXoT0)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:25 AM (4Up2s)
That's contrary to my profession
I first thought "No way!"
But this pic by Monet
Is leaving a lasting impression
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at July 21, 2016 10:26 AM (NeFrd)
Big deal.
She quotes Jesus once in a while too, but we all know she's just Satan with a vagina.
Posted by: Country Boy at July 21, 2016 10:26 AM (hzfXr)
setting him up to be a pariah because Trump saw and approved his speech
ahead of time.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at July 21, 2016 10:11 AM (iONHu)
Wait....wut?!
It's Trump's fault what Cruz wrote in his own speech?
Posted by: Tami at July 21, 2016 10:13 AM (Enq6K)
But hey, its Trump supporters who are in the "cult."
You know what I saw here last night? A rather sad and pathetic display from a bunch of Cruz supporters. You want to act like you're superior to all the crazy Trumpers or whatever cute name that you want to give them as a dig but you're not. You're riding around on Shetland Ponies thinking you're on a moral high horse. People making all these stupid accusations that Trump supporters wanted Cruz to be a Trump sycophant and a bunch of other dumb claims like that. I'm sorry, but when does simply saying "vote Trump" make someone a sycophant? That's all people wanted him to say last night. But that's just beyond the pale apparently. He could have said everything the same last night and throwing that in would have not hurt anything. If he had said it would his supporters have thought any less of him? I doubt it. "But Trump said!" "But Trump supporters said!" Who fucking gives a damn what they said? You're pretending as if you're better than them but everytime you need to be you just throw that out there as an excuse to act no better than them.
Posted by: buzzion at July 21, 2016 10:26 AM (bMG0w)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 10:26 AM (Lyh9/)
If you saw Gutfeld at the Blind Kayaking event the other day, remember his shirt? The tiny blue and white striped one? It looks like it was borrowed from one of those boaters, or perhaps a singing gondolier in Venice.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 10:26 AM (qCMvj)
I just want everyone who is making a big thing about the Pledge to know that Donald also stopped supporting the pledge as well.
So, like, if that's the line in the sand........well, you won't be voting Donald Trump in November.
.
.
.
.Really, when did he do that? I totally missed that part.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at July 21, 2016 10:26 AM (iONHu)
Philadelphia's police union is blasting Hillary Clinton for inviting
relatives of victims of police shootings to speak at the Democratic
National Convention next week, but failing to include relatives of slain
police officers.
...
"The Fraternal Order of Police is insulted and will not soon forget
that the Democratic Party and Hillary Clinton are excluding the widows
and other family members of police officers killed in the line of duty
who were victims of explicit and not implied racism," Mr. McNesby said
in a statement.
He said it's "sad that to win an election Mrs.
Clinton must pander to the interests of people who do not know all the
facts, while the men and women they seek to destroy are outside
protecting the political institutions of this country. Mrs. Clinton, you should be ashamed of yourself, if that is possible."
Nope, not possible.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 10:27 AM (NOIQH)
They are chaotic and ugly up close, but as you step away they become more and more interesting.
I've had dates like that.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at July 21, 2016 10:27 AM (X6fMO)
then how come the Republicans have all the gorgeous smart successful women and the Dims have Lena Dunham, Hillary C, Trigglypuff, and all armpit hair gals?
Because the dems ARE the party of womyn.
Speling kounts.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 10:27 AM (3C84c)
Anyone else do that?
Posted by: ajmojo at July 21, 2016 10:27 AM (1H9ox)
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at July 21, 2016 10:27 AM (exDwb)
the reproduction is terrible. if you go to the petit palace, paris, site you'll find the painting reproduced with rose/blue hues. completely different than here, which is pretty ugly. they own the painting, so i'll go with them.
"open blogger": go to their site and compare. you should change the image. or perhaps it would be interesting to show the two reproductions side by side!
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at July 21, 2016 10:27 AM (WTSFk)
If folks get a chance, check out a book of Monet's works. There is more variety in subject and materials than I expected.
Posted by: JTB at July 21, 2016 10:23 AM (V+03K)
Giverny itself is a revelation. Everywhere you look, you could paint a painting. He planted it all himself.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:27 AM (kXoT0)
Posted by: mrp at July 21, 2016 10:27 AM (JBggj)
Black paint matters
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:25 AM (4Up2s)
ALL PAINT MATTERS!!11!!
Posted by: Sherwin Williams at July 21, 2016 10:28 AM (aVYsC)
Posted by: SarahW at July 21, 2016 10:28 AM (Sp1NT)
Ace has had the longest recovery I've ever heard of. Did he go to a mall kiosk?
Doctor Nick Riviera of Hollywood Upstairs Medical School.
Their motto: "Whatever happens, let's not get the coroner involved."
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at July 21, 2016 10:28 AM (X6fMO)
Very good.
Rated it 5 stars hoping they make a season 2.
Posted by: votermom at July 21, 2016 10:28 AM (7lVbc)
Considering that the vast majority of Americans are sick to death of BLM and the various thug Mamas, her parade of those folks is going to backfire. I know she is trying to ignite enthusiasm in the Black community so they will turn out and vote for her, but, IMHO, it's a mistake that I am happy to see her make.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:20 AM (kXoT0)
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And the fun thing is, Hillary's going to have to take drugs to keep her eyes from rolling and "tssshhh" sounds from coming through her teeth while those thug mamas are pickin' that cotton for her.
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 10:28 AM (pC96u)
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at July 21, 2016 10:28 AM (exDwb)
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at July 21, 2016 10:29 AM (WTSFk)
Posted by: pixy amateur at July 21, 2016 10:29 AM (8iiMU)
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at July 21, 2016 10:29 AM (NeFrd)
Posted by: pixy amateur at July 21, 2016 10:29 AM (8iiMU)
I predict a lot of yelling. I will not drink any time someone says "We can do better." Nor will I make a Bingo card of adjectives for all the potential ways they could modify and pervert the concept of justice.
Oh yeah - Hillary Clinton's experience and "track record" too, whatever the hell those consist of. As a New Yorker, I remember her Senate campaign in 2000. She campaigned on her track record. Wife of Arkansas's attorney general, wife of Arkansas's governor, and wife of the president, I guess. In other words, she was married.
Posted by: FireHorse at July 21, 2016 10:29 AM (oRmVC)
Posted by: Lincolntf at July 21, 2016 10:29 AM (2cS/G)
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at July 21, 2016 10:30 AM (exDwb)
I loved art (still do) and used to have quite a talent for painting and drawing. And then I developed osteoarthritis in my right hand, and have days I can barely write my name legibly.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:25 AM (1ZOkK)
Yeah, the Mona Lisa does look small in person, and I always thought it was overrated. But that's just me.
Even tiny sketches from Van Gogh are gorgeous.
Sorry about your osteoarthritis. I tried my hand at painting, but didn't stick with it. I could draw, but more realistically.
gotta go cut hubbys hair /sigh
he's calling
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 10:30 AM (qCMvj)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:30 AM (4Up2s)
Posted by: Dr. Kaboom at July 21, 2016 10:30 AM (Tyii7)
That's my guess.
Hope the Bernouts protest.
Posted by: votermom at July 21, 2016 10:30 AM (7lVbc)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 10:30 AM (ptqRm)
Posted by: Lincolntf at July 21, 2016 10:30 AM (2cS/G)
Posted by: Dr. Kaboom at July 21, 2016 10:31 AM (Tyii7)
Seems like a good plan.
*Gazes at electoral map of Reagan election*
Posted by: free range conservative at July 21, 2016 10:32 AM (ZnIt3)
I feel like I'm left out here.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at July 21, 2016 10:32 AM (exDwb)
Posted by: What's a Seawolf? at July 21, 2016 10:32 AM (cPMmb)
--
I'm glad they made a PG-13 one.
I dont care much for graphic sex or a lot of f-bombs on tv.
Gore I don't mind so much.
Posted by: votermom at July 21, 2016 10:32 AM (7lVbc)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 10:33 AM (ptqRm)
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 10:28 AM (pC96u)
Yes, and Hillary, being, well, Hillary, is going to say something totally racist and then the Racism Pimps are going to have to tie themselves in knots coming up for a way for her blunder to not be racist--because funny thing, she's a racist to her core.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:33 AM (kXoT0)
that the Democratic Party and Hillary Clinton are excluding the widows
and other family members of police officers killed in the line of duty
who were victims of explicit and not implied racism," Mr. McNesby said
in a statement.
He said it's "sad that to win an election Mrs.
Clinton must pander to the interests of people who do not know all the
facts, while the men and women they seek to destroy are outside
protecting the political institutions of this country. Mrs. Clinton, you should be ashamed of yourself, if that is possible."
Nope, not possible.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 10:27 AM (NOIQH)
His statement makes me do a happy dance.
Posted by: Tami at July 21, 2016 10:33 AM (Enq6K)
Ohh, I'll get to watch that tonight!! Wife is taking the kiddos to her parents for a couple of hours!
First grown-up show I'll get to watch in about 4 months!
Posted by: GMan at July 21, 2016 10:33 AM (sxq57)
That's my guess.
Hope the Bernouts protest.
Posted by: votermom at July 21, 2016 10:30 AM (7lVbc)
I can still see them ending up protesting. If they bus in their rabble rousers that cause the usual shit, well not all of them are going to be getting on that stage, and they're gonna want to do something after whoever they do have speak fires them all up.
Posted by: buzzion at July 21, 2016 10:33 AM (bMG0w)
Posted by: josephistan at July 21, 2016 10:33 AM (7HtZB)
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at July 21, 2016 10:33 AM (WTSFk)
Oh, geez - the DNC Convention.
Posted by: FireHorse
"Like Ted Cruz said, vote your conscious!"
*applause*
Going to be hearing that a lot.
A lot.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 21, 2016 10:33 AM (kdS6q)
I can't wait for the DNC convention next week. It will be a veritable circus of clowns, monkeys, bearded ladies, and freaks.
Can't wait.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:16 AM (1ZOkK)
And that's just INSIDE the convention center.......
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at July 21, 2016 10:34 AM (T6P0y)
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at July 21, 2016 10:34 AM (NeFrd)
and the various thug Mamas, her parade of those folks is going to
backfire.
Already sick of BLM antics *before* the Dallas, Baton Rouge, Kansas City police killings. Continuing with the plan of 'look at these poor victims' mothers' will ring hollow with a lot of people when you consider the widows and kids of the dead cops.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 10:34 AM (NOIQH)
Posted by: FireHorse at July 21, 2016 10:34 AM (oRmVC)
http://www.weaselzippers.us/?p=284808
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 10:33 AM (ptqRm)
Aw, damn. Those aren't the Brazilian busts I was hoping to see.
Posted by: josephistan at July 21, 2016 10:34 AM (7HtZB)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at July 21, 2016 10:35 AM (3eWI5)
Posted by: Lincolntf at July 21, 2016 10:35 AM (2cS/G)
http://www.weaselzippers.us/?p=284808
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 10:33 AM (ptqRm)
Meh. all in a day's work.
Posted by: Psaline & Psilicone, surgeons to the stars at July 21, 2016 10:35 AM (GSdpU)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 21, 2016 10:35 AM (dkHoZ)
Yes.
Always yes.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 10:35 AM (NOIQH)
Posted by: steevy at July 21, 2016 10:35 AM (B48dK)
Posted by: FireHorse at July 21, 2016 10:34 AM (oRmVC)
it will be both
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 10:35 AM (zp+j1)
Posted by: Lincolntf at July 21, 2016 10:36 AM (2cS/G)
Seems like a good plan.
*Gazes at electoral map of Reagan election*
Posted by: free range conservative at July 21, 2016 10:32 AM (ZnIt3)
Yeah, because she only has her last name in common with BJ. She has all the political instincts of a failed PTA President who was voted out for serving the wrong cookies. Never forget that The Bern gave her a run for her money and that it required the complete complicity of the Dim machine and a lot of dirty tricks for her to beat him. Hate him all you want, The Donald is far more formidable than The Bern.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:36 AM (kXoT0)
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 10:37 AM (HfBNa)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 10:37 AM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at July 21, 2016 10:37 AM (WTSFk)
Where the hell did he have to be that he couldn't speak in person?
Posted by: Tami at July 21, 2016 10:37 AM (Enq6K)
https://twitter.com/GlomarResponder/status/756127488884011008
Posted by: andycanuck at July 21, 2016 10:37 AM (RmrGn)
Posted by: Colin at July 21, 2016 10:37 AM (HQP2c)
==================
It will be the pure, distilled essence of every midnight screening of the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" since 1975.
Posted by: mrp at July 21, 2016 10:38 AM (JBggj)
Hey! Thousands of satisfied users!
Posted by: Bass- & Veg-O-Matic at July 21, 2016 10:38 AM (dkHoZ)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:38 AM (4Up2s)
Posted by: Methos, AoSHQ commenter since 2006, now apperently nonvoting democrat at July 21, 2016 10:38 AM (3Liv/)
It's more than that - Democrats have partnered with #BLM, they are funding their activities. They have chosen a side.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/hb4yfq9
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 10:38 AM (NOIQH)
Posted by: pixy amateur at July 21, 2016 10:38 AM (8iiMU)
Nope, not possible.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 10:27 AM (NOIQH)
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Oh my. :::rummages through FAB Bag of Convention Tricks:::
triangulation -- no triangle big enough for this situation
pandering -- put that one back, that's the problem
crying -- already done
doublespeak -- I think this one's gonna have to do
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 10:38 AM (pC96u)
Posted by: FireHorse at July 21, 2016 10:34 AM (oRmVC)
Read this as "peep show" and got excited, then very scared.
Posted by: Barack Obama at July 21, 2016 10:38 AM (KUaJL)
****
No worries. Knock yourself out. Cut and paste liberally.
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at July 21, 2016 10:39 AM (NeFrd)
Posted by: pixy amateur at July 21, 2016 10:39 AM (8iiMU)
"I can't wait for the DNC convention next week. It will be a veritable circus of... bearded ladies"
"California, the Golden State, casts all 475 of xer delegates for....."
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 21, 2016 10:39 AM (kdS6q)
He was broadcasting from his Coke Yacht in International Waters.
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 10:39 AM (evdj2)
Posted by: pixy amateur at July 21, 2016 10:39 AM (8iiMU)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 10:37 AM (Lyh9/)
More often than not it barfs Python error messages.
Posted by: joncelli, Bridge Troll and Crossbow Afficianado at July 21, 2016 10:39 AM (SEFXb)
Posted by: Jackal
Don't do it! Send them in via telegraph!
Seriously, copy and paste into a text only program to strip out formatting issues.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 10:39 AM (3C84c)
Seems to not be an issue
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 10:39 AM (ptqRm)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:38 AM (4Up2s)
Good luck to him. My niece is totally disabled from her MS.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:39 AM (kXoT0)
...
Sounds like something an art history professor would do.
Posted by: ajmojo at July 21, 2016 10:40 AM (1H9ox)
Posted by: mrp at July 21, 2016 10:38 AM
IOW, just a jump to the Left?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 21, 2016 10:40 AM (dkHoZ)
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at July 21, 2016 10:40 AM (NeFrd)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:22 AM (1ZOkK)
There aren't enough of "those" to make up for all the idiots.
Posted by: Country Boy at July 21, 2016 10:40 AM (hzfXr)
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at July 21, 2016 10:41 AM (WTSFk)
Posted by: mrp at July 21, 2016 10:38 AM (JBggj)
Except nobody at a Rocky Horror screening is motivated by hate.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 21, 2016 10:41 AM (GSdpU)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 10:41 AM (Lyh9/)
Question to Veteran Hordlings: How does pixy respond to copying comments
and pasting them into the comment box? Don't wanna get embarreled!
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 10:37 AM (Lyh9/)
You didn't purchase the Platinum Membership?
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:42 AM (1ZOkK)
DO NOT copy from Word (or any MS software?).
It copies all of the formatting/style code and it becomes one of those massively long comments of mostly code.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 10:42 AM (NOIQH)
Wow, ThunderB.
When is the procedure?
I will be praying for him.
Posted by: @votermom at July 21, 2016 10:42 AM (7lVbc)
Posted by: The Barrel at July 21, 2016 10:42 AM (NeFrd)
But NEVER cut and paste from a source which is not another comment without stripping off all the invisible code which makes the hamsters puke on your shoes.
Cause, that's an embarreling.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 10:42 AM (ptqRm)
That is what I love about the impressionists.
Posted by: steve walsh at July 21, 2016 10:42 AM (nU8lz)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:42 AM (4Up2s)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:43 AM (1ZOkK)
Except...those were fun.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 10:43 AM (NOIQH)
So what causes the ultra long code filled comments? I've lurked for
years but I've only started commenting in the past few weeks.
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 10:41 AM (Lyh9/)
I believe that's from copying and pasting from Word.
If you're just copying and pasting from a previous comment on the page, no problem. It you copy from an outside source all sorts of sh!% happens. Use Notepad if you need to do that.
Posted by: Tami at July 21, 2016 10:43 AM (Enq6K)
Posted by: buzzion at July 21, 2016 10:43 AM (bMG0w)
The first time I walked around a corner and there was one of Monet's waterlilies works framed perfectly in the entrance into that gallery, I burst into tears. It was utterly sublime.
Posted by: alexthechick -Darth Sugartits at July 21, 2016 10:44 AM (mf5HN)
Posted by: ajmojo at July 21, 2016 10:44 AM (1H9ox)
I saw it about 20 years ago. And yeah, there was always a crowd in front of it, sometimes it ebbed and flowed, but a crowd nonetheless.
So I was up front looking. I figured I wasn't going to be in Paris again for a looong time, so I might as well savor it a few seconds longer. Next to me was an older German couple who were apparently put off that I wasn't moving along as fast as they'd like, so they were talking to themselves in German.
So the man says "damned American thinks he can just stand there as long as he wants."
I look him in the eye and say "My grandfather would have loved to see this painting but the guys at Dachau wouldn't give him a pass."
Sometimes you have to live up to the "jerky American" meme.
Posted by: VA GOP Sucks at July 21, 2016 10:44 AM (eytER)
The Fraternal Order of Police is insulted and will not soon forget
How many of them will vote for her anyway?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at July 21, 2016 10:44 AM (IqV8l)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:44 AM (4Up2s)
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 10:44 AM (NOIQH)
Posted by: Rosa DeLauro at July 21, 2016 10:42 AM (XzRw1)
A one-piece garment, then?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 21, 2016 10:44 AM (GSdpU)
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 21, 2016 10:44 AM (2gKX/)
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at July 21, 2016 10:45 AM (NeFrd)
Posted by: Czar Peter at July 21, 2016 10:45 AM (PFoqq)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 21, 2016 10:45 AM (dkHoZ)
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 10:45 AM (evdj2)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:45 AM (4Up2s)
Posted by: Country Boy at July 21, 2016 10:40 AM (hzfXr)
There are more than you think. There are Blacks who realize that BLM and the other crazies are setting back Black progress to the 1970s. BLM makes no sense until you factor in the fact that they are paid to whip up the least smart/educated Blacks into a frenzy. BLM does nothing about the black on black murder rate and the drive by gang slaughter of children who get in the way of the MAC 10s. I just spent some time at my sister's in the Chicago area and watching the news there is heartwrenching-child after child murdered or wounded and BLM isblocking the Dan Ryan over some thug shot in another state?
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:45 AM (kXoT0)
So the man says "damned American thinks he can just stand there as long as he wants."
I look him in the eye and say "My grandfather would have loved to
see this painting but the guys at Dachau wouldn't give him a pass."
Sometimes you have to live up to the "jerky American" meme.
Posted by: VA GOP Sucks at July 21, 2016 10:44 AM (eytER)
Dayum. Good on you.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:45 AM (1ZOkK)
256: Yeah, I've heard it's best to just copy and paste things into notepad first.
258: Like hell you will! (Brandishes twin blowtorches John Woo style)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 10:46 AM (Lyh9/)
*fingers crossed*
Posted by: Jane D'oh
Pray for a spark.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 10:46 AM (3C84c)
whatever...
heh heh...
how 'bout those yanks?
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at July 21, 2016 10:46 AM (WTSFk)
funny thing, she's a racist to her core.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:33 AM (kXoT0)
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Yes she is.
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 10:46 AM (pC96u)
Does anyone actually know anyone named Claude? Like, in real life?
Posted by: ajmojo at July 21, 2016 10:44 AM (1H9ox)
In hockey:
Claude Lemieux? (Wasn't he the 'bad' Lemieux?)
But he's Canadian. Does that count?
Posted by: pixy novice at July 21, 2016 10:46 AM (8iiMU)
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at July 21, 2016 10:46 AM (WTSFk)
==========
I can't tell who is getting burned worse: The media or the #nevertrump losers.
I enjoy the media getting burned over and over (we've lost count of the number of times they've declared Trump "done, finished").
But the #nevertrump dead-enders? C'mon--you're supposed to be smarter than that. When Vince Lombardi keeps smashing the football down your throat, whining about the rules, throwing a tantrum and threatening to go home doesn't make you look smart.
Smart people recognize they've been beat.
Remember the old saying, "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em?"
Posted by: RoyalOil at July 21, 2016 10:46 AM (77emZ)
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 10:47 AM (3C84c)
Posted by: Czar Peter at July 21, 2016 10:47 AM (PFoqq)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 21, 2016 10:48 AM (Zu3d9)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at July 21, 2016 10:49 AM (3eWI5)
*****
Good news, bad news.
Good news: All dogs do indeed go to heaven.
Bad news: Their heavenly form is that of a cat.
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at July 21, 2016 10:49 AM (NeFrd)
...
With less spittle.
Posted by: ajmojo at July 21, 2016 10:49 AM (1H9ox)
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 10:49 AM (evdj2)
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:25 AM (kXoT0)
I listened to the early part of the convention last night on Potus on Sirius and the manager of the Eric Trump Foundation, who was black, gave an incredible endorsement speech. First part was a video they played that she said the Trump family had no idea she was doing, then she came on stage and spoke. She was amazing. She was partially in tears during the speech, saying she loved the kids like they were her siblings.
I have not seen any reporting on this, which is typical. The MSM isn't going to have a black woman praising the Trumps.
Here is her video she did first
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TarqemW3XlE
Then her speech
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA_dAeOGYgo
Posted by: Jen the original at July 21, 2016 10:49 AM (ZgFWy)
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:33 AM (kXoT0)
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Yes she is.
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 10:46 AM (pC96u)
And it is always a treat to watch the spinners sweat as they try to explain away some racist thing that she has said and/or done.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:49 AM (kXoT0)
If we hadn't beaten the piss out of his country, he and his kinsmen could've kept the painting in their own fucking Kunsthaus and looked at it as long as they liked, with no decadent, jazz-loving Amis...
The Germans, either at your feet or at your throat.
Posted by: General Zod at July 21, 2016 10:49 AM (Bdeb0)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at July 21, 2016 10:49 AM (IqV8l)
I look him in the eye and say "My grandfather would have loved to
see this painting but the guys at Dachau wouldn't give him a pass."
Sometimes you have to live up to the "jerky American" meme.
Posted by: VA GOP Sucks
Dayum. Good on you.
Posted by: Jane D'oh
Yeah. That comment should win something.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 10:49 AM (3C84c)
Posted by: RoyalOil at July 21, 2016 10:46 AM (77emZ)
That was coined by Moochelle.
Don't abuse it, plagiarist.
Posted by: pixy novice at July 21, 2016 10:49 AM (8iiMU)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 10:50 AM (ptqRm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUHMjXKI-cI
Posted by: Revenant at July 21, 2016 10:50 AM (3DSAh)
Posted by: ajmojo at July 21, 2016 10:44 AM (1H9ox)
Claude Akins
Claude Rains
Claude-Jean Van Damme
Posted by: JackS at July 21, 2016 10:50 AM (hgwL9)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
*****
Hey, I'm not dead! I've been immortalized!
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at July 21, 2016 10:50 AM (NeFrd)
I have not seen any reporting on this, which is typical. The MSM isn't going to have a black woman praising the Trumps.
Posted by: Jen the original at July 21, 2016 10:49 AM (ZgFWy)
It's been all over FB for some time. She's an Aunt Jemima.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:50 AM (kXoT0)
Posted by: c at July 21, 2016 10:50 AM (nFwvY)
Really wish Cruz's faction would have grasped this concept before last night. We need what he hand his people are pushing, but now they're going to be on the outside looking in.
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 10:50 AM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at July 21, 2016 10:50 AM (NeFrd)
Teacher's pet.
Posted by: votermom at July 21, 2016 10:51 AM (7lVbc)
The Fraternal Order of Police is insulted and will not soon forget
How many of them will vote for her anyway?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at July 21, 2016 10:44 AM (IqV8l)
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A Philly public sector union? Every last one.
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 10:51 AM (pC96u)
Go back to Texas, Ted, if they'll have you back.
Posted by: General Zod at July 21, 2016 10:51 AM (Bdeb0)
O.T. Want to know how far into Hell the United States has descended? An obvious Communist front group like BLM has achieved protected status with a substantial portion of the populous.
Posted by: An Observation at July 21, 2016 10:51 AM (ZugRQ)
I worked with a guy named Claude many moons ago. He was a pretty big dude but he had an eye condition that was causing his eyes to flatten which made him very susceptible to light so he always had to wear sunglasses, even at night.
Kinda terminator looking.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 21, 2016 10:51 AM (/tuJf)
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 10:51 AM (evdj2)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 21, 2016 10:41 AM (GSdpU)
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There's that. The movie is a parody. The Dem convention will be all too real., and repulsive to those who love freedom and liberty.Hillary's acceptance speech should be interesting.
Posted by: mrp at July 21, 2016 10:51 AM (JBggj)
Posted by: ajmojo at July 21, 2016 10:44 AM (1H9ox)
Claude Akins
Claude Rains
Claude-Jean Van Damme
....
I want to come to your parties. I don't know anyone half that cool.
Posted by: ajmojo at July 21, 2016 10:51 AM (1H9ox)
Posted by: Fritz at July 21, 2016 10:51 AM (2Mnv1)
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 10:52 AM (3C84c)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:52 AM (1ZOkK)
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at July 21, 2016 10:52 AM (NeFrd)
Does anyone actually know anyone named Claude? Like, in real life?
Yeah, our neighbor Mr Balls. Guy owns a cat.....
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 21, 2016 10:52 AM (kdS6q)
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at July 21, 2016 10:50 AM (NeFrd)
(Cues up Masters of the Universe by Queen)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 10:53 AM (Lyh9/)
Or a Caracalla--malicious, sadistic and completely unhinged from any sense of morality.
Posted by: RoyalOil at July 21, 2016 10:53 AM (77emZ)
Posted by: ajmojo at July 21, 2016 10:44 AM (1H9ox)
Sure. My dad had some sort of second or third cousin named Claude.
Posted by: Country Singer at July 21, 2016 10:54 AM (uiwCw)
Cruz's self-SMOD-ing is not the most curious thing about the convention so far.
The most curious thing is the lack of large protests-riots.
Posted by: Meremortal at July 21, 2016 10:54 AM (3myMJ)
A FFS OT
Ben Shapiro: Donald Trump 'Orchestrated the Boos' for Ted Cruz
Cruz camp confirms: Trump approved speech; Cruz was negotiating to help Trump w/ platform; Trump orchestrated boos
According to the source, the entire Cruz speech was cleared by the Trump campaign. Paul Manafort, Trump's campaign manager, expressly approved the speech at 4:30 PM ET. The source, who was standing on the convention floor at the time of the speech, said that Trump operatives were present, urging the crowd to boo. "This was orchestrated by the Trump campaign to make Senator Cruz a pariah within the party," said the source.
and then Trump made is his grande entrance
breitbart
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 10:54 AM (qCMvj)
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 21, 2016 10:52 AM (kdS6q)
Cue the Norman Rockwell "hero cat" painting, 3, 2, 1....
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 21, 2016 10:54 AM (GSdpU)
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 10:51 AM (pC96u)
I would've said the same thing before Obama turned opened the season on shooting cops. Supporting your union is all well and good until the people who count on your union's voting block signal loud and clear that murdering cops in cold blood is totes cool.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:54 AM (kXoT0)
been selected for an experimental procedure. They remove your bone
marrow stem cells and freeze them. They bombarded the body with chemo,
and "kill" the immune system. Then they reintroduce your stem cells. In
some cases, patients get ALL function back
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:38 AM (4Up2s)
Good luck to him. My niece is totally disabled from her MS.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil
My neighbor is totally disabled from MS also. Very nice, sweet woman. Her husband (retired Marine), their two sons and his parents take such good care of her, and I don't think she is even 50 years old yet. A cure for her and other MS sufferers would be a real miracle.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative...pondering the future at July 21, 2016 10:55 AM (RFeQD)
San Franciscians playing Pokemon Go:
[photos]
http://tinyurl.com/jjp5ysz
The second picture. Dear God, that second picture....
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 21, 2016 10:55 AM (kdS6q)
Come to think of it, yes - a high school friend's hubby is named Jean-Claude (Parisian).
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 10:55 AM (NOIQH)
Public conjecture is already that fact that the State is open carry, lots of armed civilians, and that more guns equals less crime.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 10:55 AM (ptqRm)
Posted by: Meremortal at July 21, 2016 10:54 AM (3myMJ)
Well it is in Cleveland? Not exactly your ideal vacation spot
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 10:56 AM (zp+j1)
Or a Caracalla--malicious, sadistic and completely unhinged from any sense of morality.
I for one will take Jackson every time. Even though he was a genocidal prick who ignored the supreme court. America survived him, she'll survive TFG, and I think she'll be able to endure Trump.
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 10:56 AM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:56 AM (4Up2s)
We're over due for a terrorist attack.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 10:56 AM (iQIUe)
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 10:56 AM (gmeXX)
Weasel Zippers
And of course what was his "Intent" anyway?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 10:57 AM (zp+j1)
Seattle TSA agent arrested for using iPhone to take pics up girl's skirt.
(link at Drudge)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:57 AM (1ZOkK)
*Snicker*
http://cbsloc.al/2ax53mt
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Has the proposed airport strike in Philly during the DNC gone anywhere?
Posted by: Methos, AoSHQ commenter since 2006, now apperently nonvoting democrat at July 21, 2016 10:57 AM (3Liv/)
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Public conjecture is already that fact that the State is open carry, lots of armed civilians, and that more guns equals less crime.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 10:55 AM (ptqRm)
It's that whole "An armed society is a polite society" concept in action.
Posted by: Country Singer at July 21, 2016 10:57 AM (uiwCw)
Just wait until next week. I wonder how many DNC delegates get shot buying crack in Philly.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 10:57 AM (iQIUe)
been selected for an experimental procedure. They remove your bone
marrow stem cells and freeze them. They bombarded the body with chemo,
and "kill" the immune system. Then they reintroduce your stem cells. In
some cases, patients get ALL function back
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:38 AM (4Up2s)
I wish him the best of luck.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 10:57 AM (qCMvj)
Before or after the attack?
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 10:57 AM (NOIQH)
Yeah, our neighbor Mr Balls. Guy owns a cat.....
Claude Balls. ISWYDT.
Golf Clap.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 10:57 AM (3C84c)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:56 AM (4Up2s)
Who knows.
We are entering the Twilight Zone with the GOP.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 10:58 AM (qCMvj)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:58 AM (4Up2s)
Posted by: Bossy Conservative...pondering the future at July 21, 2016 10:55 AM (RFeQD)
My niece is 48. She also had breast cancer. I take her in August for a total hysterectomy because they are worried about those kinds of cancer. She is single and lives alone. She is a tough little fighter and she never complains about anything but the heat her in Tulsa. Hot weather is torture for her, even with air conditioning, something about that kinds of weather makes her pain level much much worse.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:58 AM (kXoT0)
Seattle TSA agent arrested for using iPhone to take pics up girl's skirt.
(link at Drudge)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:57 AM (1ZOkK)
Any pics? Asking for a Friend
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 10:59 AM (zp+j1)
been selected for an experimental procedure. They remove your bone
marrow stem cells and freeze them. They bombarded the body with chemo,
and "kill" the immune system. Then they reintroduce your stem cells. In
some cases, patients get ALL function back
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I hope it works for him. Amazing that they are able to get results. As bad as things look, its good to remember that we live in a time where amazing progress can be made.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 10:59 AM (gmeXX)
There aren't enough of "those" to make up for all the idiots.
Posted by: Country Boy at July 21, 2016 10:40 AM (hzfXr)
There are more than you think. There are Blacks who realize that BLM and the other crazies are setting back Black progress to the 1970s.
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I bet the thug-mamas have a lot of Black people unexpectedly feeling embarrassed as hell. Not exactly fine representatives of the community.
I also bet they'll have a lot of the guilt-ridden white liberals* scared pantsless. The GRWLs whose votes Hillary means to capture with her minstrel show don't normally see thugs and their mamas unleashed. They envision the poor helpless Black people like some Hattie McDaniel character.
*those people need an acronym -- GRWLs, I guess
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 10:59 AM (pC96u)
Suggested edit.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 10:59 AM (ptqRm)
98: A crying shame more on the right aren't sitting down and taking notes.
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Most of them are upset he's exposed what a scam they have been; too many were far too comfortable being the perennial losers, respected losers.
The bottom line about why Trump: True or not his supporters believe he will follow through--not one single Republican of national stature can lay claim to anything close to that; no one believes they will follow through on one damned thing they claim--not Cruz, not Ryan, not a damned one.
Posted by: RoyalOil at July 21, 2016 10:59 AM (77emZ)
Its as though the people were being worked into a frenzy over nothing. Really weird.
Posted by: ajmojo at July 21, 2016 10:59 AM (1H9ox)
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Maybe they're waiting for the convention next week that *won't* be defended by Bikers for Trump.
Posted by: Methos, AoSHQ commenter since 2006, now apperently nonvoting democrat at July 21, 2016 10:59 AM (3Liv/)
So this is kind of cool. My brother has MS. He has
been selected for an experimental procedure. They remove your bone
marrow stem cells and freeze them. They bombarded the body with chemo,
and "kill" the immune system. Then they reintroduce your stem cells. In
some cases, patients get ALL function back
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Awesome. I hope it works.
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 11:00 AM (pC96u)
Wouldn't surprise me if it was a stolen iPhone. Fuckers stole my mom's phone while she was going through security and we had to fight with them for over a year and they ended up denying our claim.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 21, 2016 11:00 AM (/tuJf)
332: Someone mentioned that the convention is on the opposite side of town from the more downscale areas of Cleveland. Maybe that's paying dividends?
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 11:00 AM (Lyh9/)
My cousin has spent the last twenty years in a wheel chair. She's offered herself as a guinea pig for any and every treatment out there.
If your brother's treatment works, perhaps there's hope for her.
Best wishes for your brother and your family!
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 11:00 AM (1ZOkK)
Posted by: steevy at July 21, 2016 11:00 AM (B48dK)
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 10:57 AM (iQIUe)
===========================
Buying?
Posted by: mrp at July 21, 2016 11:00 AM (JBggj)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 11:01 AM (ptqRm)
Posted by: steevy at July 21, 2016 11:01 AM (B48dK)
Back in the 90s, I was invited to a kid's party/bbq. I asked what cd I bring for the birthday boy and they said pokemon cards. I had no idea what the hell it was. And when I found some, they looked stupid. Next time, the kid gets a 6 pack.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 11:02 AM (iQIUe)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 11:02 AM (4Up2s)
Not sure I can stomach watching the DNC.
All the news with have rainbows and unicorns and smiley face emoji's attached to the headlines.
It is so wonderful! It made me cry! They care! How compassionate! How tolerant! How diverse!
How Hollywood!
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:02 AM (qCMvj)
Posted by: JoeF. at July 21, 2016 11:02 AM (qc+o5)
It'll play in Peoria and I should know. I'm from Peoria.
Posted by: Tim in Illinois. at July 21, 2016 11:02 AM (WVsWD)
The TSA needs to be disbanded. Thieving bastards.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 11:02 AM (1ZOkK)
The bottom line about why Trump: True or not his supporters believe he will follow through--not one single Republican of national stature can lay claim to anything close to that; no one believes they will follow through on one damned thing they claim--not Cruz, not Ryan, not a damned one.
And if he f--ks up, he'll reap the whirlwind, I bet.
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 11:03 AM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 11:04 AM (ptqRm)
http://amnesiainternational.net/en/fine-art
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 21, 2016 11:04 AM (GSdpU)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:04 AM (qCMvj)
Posted by: Insomniac at July 21, 2016 11:04 AM (0mRoj)
c'est magnifique.
Posted by: General Zod at July 21, 2016 11:05 AM (Bdeb0)
FBI cleared Mateen earlier
http://www.weaselzippers.us/?p=284710
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 11:04 AM (ptqRm)
obligatory: What difference does it make?
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:05 AM (qCMvj)
A Philly public sector union? Every last one.
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 10:51 AM (pC96u)
I would've said the same thing before Obama turned opened the season on shooting cops. Supporting your union is all well and good until the people who count on your union's voting block signal loud and clear that murdering cops in cold blood is totes cool.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:54 AM (kXoT0)
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That's what I meant. I think she's losing formerly rock-solid votes this way.
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 11:05 AM (pC96u)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 11:05 AM (Lyh9/)
Regarding footings, I was impressed with Ted Cruz's foot work last night. He skillfully kicked himself in the face.
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 11:05 AM (NUqwG)
Posted by: Corona at July 21, 2016 11:06 AM (ragzU)
Its as though the people were being worked into a frenzy over nothing. Really weird.
Hmmmm. Page from playbook on any concealed carry state prior to voting.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 11:06 AM (3C84c)
Posted by: General Zod at July 21, 2016 11:06 AM (Bdeb0)
http://amnesiainternational.net/en/fine-art
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 21, 2016 11:04 AM (GSdpU)
Oh dear God, my eyes!!!
Posted by: Insomniac at July 21, 2016 11:06 AM (0mRoj)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:06 AM (qCMvj)
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 21, 2016 11:06 AM (2gKX/)
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Yup, for all the projection about some fantasy Trump cult, one of the main appeals of a guy who's never been in politics is at the end of the day, he's expendable if he needs to be.
Posted by: Methos, AoSHQ commenter since 2006, now apperently nonvoting democrat at July 21, 2016 11:06 AM (3Liv/)
it was all orchestrated by Trump and his campaign in order to turn Cruz
into a "pariah" within the party is a bit much. It really gives Trump
and his campaign too much credit.
Per Cruz's communications guy on Morning Joe today, Cruz told Trump at their meeting 10 days ago that he would not endorse, and again 2 days before the speech. Trump watched Cruz's practice speech yesterday morning. No one was set up or unexpectedly burned.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 11:06 AM (NOIQH)
Click that link at your own peril.
It cannot be unseen.
Posted by: Tim in Illinois. at July 21, 2016 11:06 AM (WVsWD)
Posted by: andycanuck at July 21, 2016 11:06 AM (RmrGn)
Seeing as nobody posted it, I will. NSFW, but funny as hell:
http://amnesiainternational.net/en/fine-art
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 21, 2016 11:04 AM (GSdpU)
You owe me a keyboard.Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 11:07 AM (1ZOkK)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:06 AM (qCMvj)
Wrong part.
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 21, 2016 11:07 AM (2gKX/)
¡Yikes!
Posted by: Cactus of Liberty at July 21, 2016 11:07 AM (Od14x)
Left bracket, lower case i, right bracket
To end the Italicans: left bracket, back slash, lower case i, right bracket.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 11:08 AM (ptqRm)
A Philly public sector union? Every last one.
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 10:51 AM (pC96u)
I would've said the same thing before Obama turned opened the season on shooting cops. Supporting your union is all well and good until the people who count on your union's voting block signal loud and clear that murdering cops in cold blood is totes cool.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:54 AM (kXoT0)
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That's what I meant. I think she's losing formerly rock-solid votes this way.
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 11:05 AM (pC96u)
Nah. Knee-jerk reflex vote trumps self interest every time.
Or, it has every time over the last 20 years.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 11:08 AM (3C84c)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 10:37 AM (Lyh9/)
Do not cut and paste from Microsoft Word or any word processor app. Instead, use a straight-up text editor like notepad.
Posted by: OregonMuse at July 21, 2016 11:08 AM (29KZY)
Why Sulu's husband is Asian in 'Star Trek Beyond'
"Originally we weren't even sure if the husband was going to be human," Sulu actor Cho said. "When I thought about it, I wanted two things: I wanted the parents to look as traditional as possible. And because he was gay, the Asian and Asian thing would ironically be super radical."
In the film, out Friday, the couple is seen reuniting after the crew has returned from a long voyage. They embrace and walk off with their young daughter.
SFGate
Radical? Please. Sulu having a gay Gorn husband, that would be radical. Funny as hell, too.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 21, 2016 11:08 AM (kdS6q)
Oh yeah: how do you do italics again? Brackets and the letter i somehow?
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 11:05 AM (Lyh9/)
So tempting....so very tempting...
Posted by: The Barrel at July 21, 2016 11:08 AM (1ZOkK)
Posted by: Tim in Illinois. at July 21, 2016 11:08 AM (WVsWD)
I did, but he passed a few months ago - he played defensive end in high school - the linebacker in back of him was Earl Campbell.
Posted by: An Observation at July 21, 2016 11:08 AM (ZugRQ)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 11:09 AM (Lyh9/)
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Each camp can credibly claim "victory." How this ultimately plays out won't be known for a long time. However, yesterday I was wondering how Cruz was going to weave this needle. I thought he might thread it to tight and end up pissing off everyone. Not quite true. But he definitely pissed off a lot of people.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 11:09 AM (gmeXX)
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 11:06 AM (NOIQH)
Trump came out and gave Ted a thumbs up.
I guess the floor staff ( operatives they called them ) encouraged the boos.
Who knows.
I don't care anymore.
It's a new day.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:09 AM (qCMvj)
Posted by: steevy at July 21, 2016 11:10 AM (B48dK)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 21, 2016 11:04 AM (GSdpU)
You owe me a keyboard.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 11:07 AM (1ZOkK)
That's noted artist's model Claude Balls.
Posted by: OregonMuse at July 21, 2016 11:10 AM (29KZY)
The TSA needs to be disbanded. Thieving bastards.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 11:02 AM
Jane,
Small claims court?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 21, 2016 11:10 AM (dkHoZ)
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 11:06 AM (NOIQH)
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I would say Cruz got burned. I don't know if it was expected or not. Cruz was the inside version of outside spectacle of the flag burner who set himself and others on fire. En fuego!
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 11:10 AM (NUqwG)
He's cleared things up. The nomination process wasn't about the country, it was about him.
Posted by: Meremortal at July 21, 2016 11:10 AM (3myMJ)
Coulter's on the breibart live segment. She buys the biggest fake eyelashes you can buy!
Posted by: artisanal 'ette
Waits for the 20% off Seniors Discount Day at Walgrens and stocks up.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 21, 2016 11:10 AM (kdS6q)
Too bad this didn't happen during Clinton's VP pick tho.
Wipe out her coverage, or no?
Not sure how the MSM would handle it.
They usually side with kicking conservatives. But they want their Queen of Lies to win.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:10 AM (qCMvj)
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*cough* Arcturan *cough*
Posted by: Private Hudson at July 21, 2016 11:11 AM (3Liv/)
It was such a freaky scene.
Posted by: General Zod at July 21, 2016 11:11 AM (Bdeb0)
Jane,
Small claims court?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 21, 2016 11:10 AM (dkHoZ)
Me against the TSA? Probably not worth the time or energy (or $).
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 11:11 AM (1ZOkK)
396: Oh no you don't! (Grabs flamethrower)
398: I know a few, usually from South LA, though.
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 11:11 AM (Lyh9/)
been selected for an experimental procedure. They remove your bone
marrow stem cells and freeze them. They bombarded the body with chemo,
and "kill" the immune system. Then they reintroduce your stem cells. In
some cases, patients get ALL function back
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:38 AM (4Up2s)
That's amazing! I hope it works well for him. I'll be pulling for him.
Posted by: stace...TEXIT at July 21, 2016 11:11 AM (ozZau)
I'm still furious with the TSA goons who CUT the zipper off my new suitcase, rather than use the TSA-approved lock. Ruined the suitcase, and of course, they refuse to do anything about it.
The TSA needs to be disbanded. Thieving bastards.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 11:02 AM (1ZOkK)
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What bastards. I hope Rick Perry gets put in charge of that agency, too.
(hearty Texas accent) "Surprise, everyone! Avi here [turns to gentleman in suit and tie] has come over from Israel to help us make the agency more efficient and effective!"
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 11:11 AM (pC96u)
"http://amnesiainternational.net/en/fine-art"
I'll be damned.
Never knew Rockwell was my neighbor.
But I'm glad he didn't make fun of my genitalia.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at July 21, 2016 11:12 AM (X6fMO)
I did, but he passed a few months ago - he played defensive end in high school - the linebacker in back of him was Earl Campbell.
Posted by: An Observation at July 21, 2016 11:08 AM (ZugRQ)
I did, too, there was a kid in my class named Claude. This was in the 1960s.
I once knew a lady named Claudia. Is that more common?
Posted by: OregonMuse at July 21, 2016 11:12 AM (29KZY)
The TSA needs to be disbanded. Thieving bastards.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 11:02 AM
Jane,
Small claims court?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 21, 2016 11:10 AM (dkHoZ)
When I flew home from Chicago, I got the note in my suitcase that the TSA had searched my bag on a random basis. It's a weird feeling to know that your stuff has been pawed over by some faceless TSA minion (not the cute kind).
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 11:12 AM (kXoT0)
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Personal honor matters to some of us.
And so do conservative principles.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 11:12 AM (gmeXX)
Some trap.
Posted by: mrp at July 21, 2016 11:12 AM (JBggj)
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The question is whether that was an up for Cruz or for the convention floor.
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 11:13 AM (NUqwG)
Not quite true. But he definitely pissed off a lot of people.
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Sure. To be fair to Ted, it's not like he pulled a McCain and told people they had nothing to fear from a Hillary Clinton presidency.
Posted by: Methos, AoSHQ commenter since 2006, now apperently nonvoting democrat at July 21, 2016 11:13 AM (3Liv/)
fashion
'Hot in Cleveland?' Megyn Kelly Sports Low Cut, Spaghetti-Strap Top
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Fox News's Megyn Kelly is facing backlash on Twitter for sporting a low cut, spaghetti-strap top -- resembling a bikini -- while covering the Republican National Convention on live television.
Her news network encourages male contributors to wear suits and ties.
the tweets are funny
example
Megyn Kelly seems to be sending some sort of message to Roger Ailes with her dress.
http://bit.ly/2aceJVT
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:13 AM (qCMvj)
It's a new day.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:09 AM (qCMvj)
After all, tomorrow is another day
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 11:13 AM (zp+j1)
Megan Kelly wears the 5" false lashes. I guess it is a thang. I think it looks stupid.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 11:14 AM (iQIUe)
When I flew home from Chicago, I got the note in
my suitcase that the TSA had searched my bag on a random basis. It's a
weird feeling to know that your stuff has been pawed over by some
faceless TSA minion (not the cute kind).
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 11:12 AM (kXoT0)
Yeah, they left a note in my new suitcase they destroyed. Pawed through my undies. Hope they enjoyed themselves.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 11:14 AM (1ZOkK)
Jane,
Small claims court?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 21, 2016 11:10 AM (dkHoZ)
Me against the TSA? Probably not worth the time or energy (or $).
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 11:11 AM (1ZOkK)
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If United Airlines or any other private company had done it, you'd have a good chance. But the TSA, whose salaries you pay? Hah.
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 11:14 AM (pC96u)
The TSA needs to be disbanded. Thieving bastards.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 11:02 AM (1ZOkK)
Power tripping assholes. They did it because they could an knew they could get away with it.
Posted by: Insomniac at July 21, 2016 11:14 AM (0mRoj)
I used to work with a woman who had real eyelashes like that. Like a Venus Flytrap.
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 11:14 AM (evdj2)
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 11:14 AM (gmeXX)
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 21, 2016 11:15 AM (2gKX/)
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 21, 2016 11:06 AM
We'll let you know.
Posted by: The Anaheim, Azusa, & Cucamonga Sewing Circle, Book Review, & Timing Association at July 21, 2016 11:15 AM (dkHoZ)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 11:15 AM (Lyh9/)
They stood up for their Dad and praised who he was, talked about how they were raised to respect hard work, starting at the bottom and working your way up, never forgetting who they were but respecting others, etc.
Imagine, the nerve. Touting traditional American values. How unhip. Real rabble rousers, these kids.
And Bill Maher's comment to all this was that if you passed them, just give them a Nazi salute. These leftists are truly a sad, sorry bunch of f**k*rs. The cursing isn't my style but I have no other words to describe them adequately.
Posted by: RM at July 21, 2016 11:15 AM (U3LtS)
And yet they strut around like little tinpot dictators.
Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? at July 21, 2016 11:15 AM (s/EUv)
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 11:15 AM (gmeXX)
Michelle Fields is another one who shows major boobage when she is working and then claims sexism.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 11:16 AM (iQIUe)
A Philly public sector union? Every last one.
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 10:51 AM (pC96u)
I would've said the same thing before Obama turned opened the season on shooting cops. Supporting your union is all well and good until the people who count on your union's voting block signal loud and clear that murdering cops in cold blood is totes cool.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:54 AM (kXoT0)
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That's what I meant. I think she's losing formerly rock-solid votes this way.
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 11:05 AM (pC96u)
Nah. Knee-jerk reflex vote trumps self interest every time.
Or, it has every time over the last 20 years.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 11:08 AM (3C84c)
There is a Philly cop among the Horde. He ought to know the feeling of the police. Forget his name, though.
Posted by: josephistan at July 21, 2016 11:16 AM (7HtZB)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 11:13 AM (zp+j1)
I've got my sun, exercise and my coffee in already today.
It's all good.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:16 AM (qCMvj)
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:50 AM (kXoT0)
Well, she and Condi Rice can start their own support group. They already have the logo, the cartoon that was drawn of Condi sitting in a rocker as Aunti J.
Posted by: Jen the original at July 21, 2016 11:16 AM (ZgFWy)
Posted by: RM at July 21, 2016 11:15 AM (U3LtS)
Cursing is my style...they are a bunch of fuckin cock sucking SOB motherfuckers
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 11:16 AM (zp+j1)
Mrs Ben Sulu
[pic]
www.hypable.com/star-trek-beyond-sulu-husband-photo-2
Played by the film's writer, because surprisingly no actor in Dubai where they were filming was interested in the role.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 21, 2016 11:16 AM (kdS6q)
I like how you put your nose way up in the air when you wrote that.
Posted by: Meremortal at July 21, 2016 11:17 AM (3myMJ)
Megyn Kelly seems to be sending some sort of message to Roger Ailes with her dress.
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That's funny. Wish I could load twitter at work. (Well, maybe I don't.)
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 11:17 AM (pC96u)
I guess the floor staff ( operatives they called them ) encouraged the boos.
Who knows.
I don't care anymore.
Same here.
The way I see it, Cruz got to make the speech he wanted and not submit to peoples' expectation of endorsement - and I liked his theme of freedom - but he also got to experience the consequences of publicly not endorsing at a convention centered on Trump.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 11:18 AM (NOIQH)
Posted by: VA GOP Sucks at July 21, 2016 10:44 AM (eytER)
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Being a jerky American is one of my strengths.
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 11:18 AM (/m8T6)
I like how you put your nose way up in the air when you wrote that.
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I did. It felt great.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 11:18 AM (gmeXX)
It's all good.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:16 AM (qCMvj)
A 41-inch bust and a lot of perseverance will get you more than a cup of coffee - a lot more. Jayne Mansfield
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 11:18 AM (zp+j1)
Posted by: Ted "Julia Roberts" Cruz at July 21, 2016 11:18 AM (Jh20h)
Cruz told Trump at their meeting 10 days ago that he would not endorse,
and again 2 days before the speech. Trump watched Cruz's practice speech
yesterday morning. No one was set up or unexpectedly burned. Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 11:06 AM (NOIQH)
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What I noticed this am was that commenters were out BEFORE Cruz's speech was over totally slamming the speech. Don't know whose ox was being gored by the generic 'voting your conscience' and generic 'principles' speech, but it was very obvious that some groups had their orders.
I thought it was a good speech and Cruz walked the line between endorsement and support.
Posted by: mustbequantum at July 21, 2016 11:18 AM (MIKMs)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 11:19 AM (1ZOkK)
It copies all of the formatting/style code and it becomes one of those massively long comments of mostly code.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 10:42 AM (NOIQH)
It's like I don't even know you people. We had the perfect chance to send a nooby to the barrel and you guys ruined it.
Posted by: Timon at July 21, 2016 11:19 AM (396pH)
I guess the floor staff ( operatives they called them ) encouraged the boos.
Who knows.
I don't care anymore.
Yup. Time to fart in his direction and move on
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 11:19 AM (zp+j1)
Posted by: josephistan at July 21, 2016 11:16 AM (7HtZB)
Goes by "Wyatt Earp" IIRC.
Posted by: Country Singer at July 21, 2016 11:20 AM (uiwCw)
The Trump kids are getting a real taste of what politics is all about. This must be an eye opener.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:20 AM (qCMvj)
Posted by: Meremortal at July 21, 2016 11:20 AM (3myMJ)
Michelle Fields' parachute fiance Jamie Weinstein assaults Charles C. Johnson, ripping his arm off:
https://goo.gl/JRU5If
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 11:20 AM (iQIUe)
It's like I don't even know you people. We had the perfect chance to send a nooby to the barrel and you guys ruined it.
Posted by: Timon at July 21, 2016 11:19 AM (396pH)
This.
Posted by: The Barrel at July 21, 2016 11:20 AM (1ZOkK)
I've seen so many shots of Dole during this RNC, I think they're doing this on purpose: "see, this senile old fool is your typical Republican."
Posted by: OregonMuse at July 21, 2016 11:20 AM (29KZY)
If you think that Trump is just as bad as Hillary, there is nothing I can write to change your sick, twisted mind.
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at July 21, 2016 11:20 AM (4+VII)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:20 AM (qCMvj)
I think Ivanka is the toughest of them all
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 11:20 AM (zp+j1)
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at July 21, 2016 11:21 AM (4+VII)
I've seen so many shots of Dole during this RNC, I think they're doing this on purpose: "see, this senile old fool is your typical Republican."
Posted by: OregonMuse at July 21, 2016 11:20 AM (29KZY)
Ah he is a War Hero and compared to the Senile Old Bastard from AZ and romney, he is A OK in my book
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 11:21 AM (zp+j1)
Some people are taking ace's admonishment to be nice way too far.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 21, 2016 11:21 AM (/tuJf)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 11:22 AM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at July 21, 2016 11:22 AM (Mt8T4)
I used to work with a woman who had real eyelashes like that. Like a Venus Flytrap.
Posted by: Grump928
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You're sure they were real?
You're positive?
Did you pull on them?
Posted by: RKae at July 21, 2016 11:22 AM (aFQtB)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 11:20 AM (zp+j1)
so cute, too
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:22 AM (qCMvj)
It is actually trending....
Posted by: Jen the original at July 21, 2016 11:22 AM (ZgFWy)
It's like I don't even know you people. We had the perfect chance to send a nooby to the barrel and you guys ruined it.
Posted by: Timon at July 21, 2016 11:19 AM (396pH)
This.
Posted by: The Barrel at July 21, 2016 11:20 AM (1ZOkK)
Its illegal to bait them. He'll screw up on his own eventually.
Posted by: buzzion at July 21, 2016 11:22 AM (bMG0w)
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I walk the line into the ring of fire
and it burns, burns, burns.
I walk alone when each day is through.
--- Ted "Johnny" Cruz
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 11:22 AM (NUqwG)
Posted by: Cactus of Liberty at July 21, 2016 11:22 AM (Od14x)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at July 21, 2016 11:22 AM (X6fMO)
I had the same thought! Days ago she reported sexual harassment (from the past), and then she shows up to a primetime news event in that dress. First impression was wacky because all I could see were the straps and tan skin. So don't sexually objectify her, but....lbd while sitting on a panel w/5 men in suits and ties. It was visually jarring, so I guess, mission accomplished?
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 11:23 AM (NOIQH)
Posted by: Tim in Illinois. at July 21, 2016 11:23 AM (WVsWD)
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 11:23 AM (iQIUe)
I used to work with a woman who had real eyelashes like that. Like a Venus Flytrap.
Posted by: Grump928
one thing this circus tv make-over thing does is protect them when they are out in public
the hair inserts, lashes, and so forth
You won't recognize them.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:23 AM (qCMvj)
If only... The "media" is having a field day with it...
Posted by: donna at July 21, 2016 11:24 AM (O2RFr)
http://bit.ly/2aceJVT
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:13 AM (qCMvj)
Good grief! I am soooo tired of that self absorded twit. Leave already.
Posted by: Tami at July 21, 2016 11:24 AM (Enq6K)
Posted by: Tim in Illinois. at July 21, 2016 11:24 AM (WVsWD)
If you DON'T look at me, you're a sexist!
Oooooh, it makes me so MAD that I'm SURROUNDED by sexists!
Posted by: Kelly Megyn Kelly at July 21, 2016 11:24 AM (Jh20h)
Posted by: Tami at July 21, 2016 11:24 AM (Enq6K)
Agreed. It's all about her now. Ugh.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 11:25 AM (1ZOkK)
Really?
Was that at the RNC?
Cuz what I heard was that some guy last night shot himself in the head while gently stroking his anus with an ostrich feather.
But I might be wrong
Posted by: Magical Mystery Touring Moron at July 21, 2016 11:25 AM (HGtd0)
Posted by: Dave at Buffalo Roam at July 21, 2016 11:25 AM (dYAUx)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 11:25 AM (Lyh9/)
*files nails* *sips tea*
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 11:19 AM (1ZOkK)
on a scale of 1 to Winona, I gave her a 0.25 Dana Perino (adjusted)
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 21, 2016 11:25 AM (2gKX/)
That's enough there to make me happily vote for Trump.
It really is that simple.
Posted by: tubal at July 21, 2016 11:25 AM (d6TTt)
I had the same thought! Days ago she reported sexual harassment (from the past), and then she shows up to a primetime news event in that dress. First impression was wacky because all I could see were the straps and tan skin. So don't sexually objectify her, but....lbd while sitting on a panel w/5 men in suits and ties. It was visually jarring, so I guess, mission accomplished?
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 11:23 AM (NOIQH)
she look like a man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prn-caOIJ9s
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:25 AM (qCMvj)
The media would invent something if they had to.
Forward.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at July 21, 2016 11:25 AM (Mt8T4)
Posted by: Soona at July 21, 2016 11:25 AM (Fmupd)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 11:11 AM
Rationally, no, unfortunately.
Posted by: The Anaheim, Azusa, & Cucamonga Sewing Circle, Book Review, & Timing Association at July 21, 2016 11:25 AM (dkHoZ)
Posted by: Ted Cruz at July 21, 2016 11:26 AM (Jh20h)
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at July 21, 2016 11:26 AM (4+VII)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at July 21, 2016 11:22 AM (X6fMO)
Sigh. That was fast. Google has already disabled that link.
Posted by: OregonMuse at July 21, 2016 11:26 AM (29KZY)
Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at July 21, 2016 11:26 AM (97XyN)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 11:25 AM (Lyh9/)
Threadwinner!
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:26 AM (qCMvj)
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Posted by: James Comey's Bank Statement at July 21, 2016 11:26 AM (xOs4a)
What band?
Posted by: Dave at Buffalo Roam
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Jethro Tull!
Posted by: RKae at July 21, 2016 11:26 AM (aFQtB)
Forward.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at July 21, 2016 11:25 AM (Mt8T4)
I.E. Laura Ingraham, Nazi Salute.
Posted by: Tami at July 21, 2016 11:27 AM (Enq6K)
1. The chances of a digital image of you nude ending up somewhere on the web are better than 90%.
2. Nobody is anywhere near as interested in what your lunch looks like as you are.
3. Any sufficiently public person will eventually be recorded making a gesture that looks like a Nazi salute.
Posted by: joncelli, Bridge Troll and Crossbow Afficianado at July 21, 2016 11:27 AM (SEFXb)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 11:27 AM (Lyh9/)
Maybe we should have a Trump vs. Cruz fight thread. You know, just so everyone can air their grievances.
Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at July 21, 2016 11:26 AM (97XyN)
That'll have to wait until Festivus.
Posted by: Tami at July 21, 2016 11:27 AM (Enq6K)
Michelle Bachmann
Posted by: steevy at July 21, 2016 11:28 AM (B48dK)
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I rate that as true.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 11:28 AM (gmeXX)
I'm going to stock up on popcorn.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 11:28 AM (1ZOkK)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:28 AM (qCMvj)
That's enough there to make me happily vote for Trump.
It really is that simple.
Posted by: tubal at July 21, 2016 11:25 AM (d6TTt)
It really is that SIMPLE
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 11:28 AM (zp+j1)
google says it violates "terms of service"
OK. Do a bing search for "Mara McAfee" and "National Lampoon."
It's a girl playing softball.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at July 21, 2016 11:28 AM (X6fMO)
Posted by: Tami at July 21, 2016 11:27 AM (Enq6K)
for some reason that made me laugh this morning
it's so dumb and stupid
yet the LIV's will eat it up and believe it
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:29 AM (qCMvj)
I'm going to stock up on popcorn.
No matter how bad it is the MSM will fall all over themselves comparing them to the Gettysburg Address...
Posted by: donna at July 21, 2016 11:29 AM (O2RFr)
1. The chances of a digital image of you nude ending up somewhere on the web are better than 90%.
2. Nobody is anywhere near as interested in what your lunch looks like as you are.
3. Any sufficiently public person will eventually be recorded making a gesture that looks like a Nazi salute.
Posted by: joncelli, Bridge Troll and Crossbow Afficianado at July 21, 2016 11:27 AM (SEFXb)
4. The Steevy Addendum: Any attempt to eat a corn dog will look in an image like a clumsy attempt at fellatio.
Posted by: joncelli, Bridge Troll and Crossbow Afficianado at July 21, 2016 11:29 AM (SEFXb)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 11:30 AM (1ZOkK)
You know what sucks?
Bacon.
Bacon sucks.
*wanders off whistling innocently*
An aside, you know, while I do respect and enjoy banny mcbannyface ace, it does rather chill my trolling trolling trolling pretending to be a lefty.
Drat it all to heck.
Posted by: alexthechick -Darth Sugartits at July 21, 2016 11:30 AM (mf5HN)
You're positive?
Did you pull on them?
Posted by: RKae at July 21, 2016 11:22 AM
(squints) You've never experienced a Venus Flutterby, have ya?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 21, 2016 11:30 AM (dkHoZ)
That's enough there to make me happily vote for Trump.
It really is that simple.
Posted by: tubal at July 21, 2016 11:25 AM (d6TTt)
It really is that SIMPLE
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 11:28 AM (zp+j1)
yep, they are "coming out" more and more as very partisan (soto and old hag recently) so it's time to protect the courts
it really is that simple
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:30 AM (qCMvj)
No. Those art dweebs will just hijack it.
Posted by: andycanuck at July 21, 2016 11:30 AM (RmrGn)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 11:21 AM (zp+j1)
seconded
Any man who fought the nazis is a ok in my book, eternally grateful to them, and I am glad there are still a few of them around.
Posted by: runner at July 21, 2016 11:31 AM (c6/9Q)
Posted by: mustbequantum at July 21, 2016 11:31 AM (MIKMs)
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at July 21, 2016 11:31 AM (Mt8T4)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at July 21, 2016 11:31 AM (X6fMO)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at July 21, 2016 11:28 AM (X6fMO)
Oh yeah, that's the one where she's falling out of her blouse and the catcher is about to take a fastball to the face because he's watching her instead of the ball coming in. Hilarious.
Posted by: OregonMuse at July 21, 2016 11:31 AM (29KZY)
I agree. If he'd told some self-effacing joke, gamely pledged to try again with more luck/success, and graciously committed to helping the same people he expects to help him in four years, he'd have appeared human and acquired pole position for 2020.
I prefer that he skip that opportunity by giving the speech he gave, thereby remaining the bitter, whiny shitheel he's been all along, the better to ice his national political future in perpetuity.
Posted by: General Zod at July 21, 2016 11:32 AM (Bdeb0)
Maybe She can lend Him Her walker...
Posted by: donna at July 21, 2016 11:32 AM (O2RFr)
She has all the political instincts of a failed PTA President who was voted out for serving the wrong cookies.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 10:36 AM (kXoT0)
LOL
Posted by: Gran at July 21, 2016 11:32 AM (XIXhw)
Posted by: mustbequantum at July 21, 2016 11:31 AM (MIKMs)
and swatting flies
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:32 AM (qCMvj)
And some wonder why men are getting womyn averse. Just not worth being destroyed over.
Posted by: tubal at July 21, 2016 11:32 AM (d6TTt)
Das Kapital was published 150 years ago next year.
It's the wave of the future.
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 11:33 AM (evdj2)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 11:33 AM (Lyh9/)
FBI cleared Mateen earlier
http://www.weaselzippers.us/?p=284710
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 11:04 AM (ptqRm)
You want a miracle...I give you the F..B..I..
Posted by: Zombie Hans Gruber at July 21, 2016 11:33 AM (396pH)
"It was a new day yesterday but it's an old day now."
What band?
Posted by: Dave at Buffalo Roam
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Jethro Tull!
Posted by: RKae
Joe Bonamassa did a pretty good version of it, too.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at July 21, 2016 11:33 AM (IqV8l)
I personally like the impressionists. I can accept most art if it has some skill: painting, a chair, a car. Its the pissing in a jar type of stuff that is worthless.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 21, 2016 11:33 AM (ODxAs)
Maybe She can lend Him Her walker...
Posted by: donna at July 21, 2016 11:32 AM (O2RFr)
he should be in a wheelchair with a drooling bag
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:33 AM (qCMvj)
460 The Trump kids are getting a real taste of what politics is all about. This must be an eye opener.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:20 AM (qCMvj)
I think Ivanka is the toughest of them all
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 11:20 AM (zp+j1)
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I have a feeling that dad has prepared them. They don't strike me as being high-strung trust babies.
Posted by: Soona at July 21, 2016 11:34 AM (Fmupd)
Posted by: alexthechick -Darth Sugartits at July 21, 2016 11:35 AM (mf5HN)
You want the drooling hag to be pushing the wheelchair?
What?
Never mind.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 11:35 AM (ptqRm)
As has been said many times here lately, Trumps kids are the best advertisement.
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 11:35 AM (/m8T6)
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 21, 2016 11:35 AM (2gKX/)
No. Those art dweebs will just hijack it.
Posted by: andycanuck
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And SOMEHOW I'll wind up on an Al Stewart tangent again.
Posted by: RKae at July 21, 2016 11:35 AM (aFQtB)
That was not a compliment btw.
Posted by: Cactus of Liberty at July 21, 2016 11:35 AM (Od14x)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 11:22 AM (Lyh9/)
Yes, instead of thanking them for spitting in his/her face and then offering to lay down on the floor so they can kick him/her some more. It's damn refreshing and a huge chunk of why so many folks fresh from their annual DIVERSITY
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 11:36 AM (kXoT0)
As has been said many times here lately, Trumps kids are the best advertisement.
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 11:35 AM (/m8T6)
the kid line up is unprecedented
I love it.
I'm looking forward to watching tonight.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:36 AM (qCMvj)
Like really.
Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at July 21, 2016 11:36 AM (97XyN)
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I would agree. I didn't see Eric's speech last night, but I enjoyed Trump Jr's.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 11:36 AM (gmeXX)
No chance unless it's a nude body photoshopped on my head. I have never had a picture taken of myself in the nude.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 11:37 AM (bpZlE)
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 11:36 AM (gmeXX)
he talks fast
Newt did too for some reason.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:37 AM (qCMvj)
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at July 21, 2016 11:38 AM (NeFrd)
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I read years ago that in reality it was...
Thumbs down = "Drop your sword"
Thumb to the chest = "Kill him"
Don't know how true that is.
Posted by: RKae at July 21, 2016 11:38 AM (aFQtB)
No chance unless it's a nude body photoshopped on my head. I have never had a picture taken of myself in the nude.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 11:37 AM (bpZlE)
Ha.
Posted by: NSA Spy Drone at July 21, 2016 11:38 AM (Mt8T4)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 11:38 AM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at July 21, 2016 11:26 AM (97XyN)
*****
That's already been, like, every thread here for months.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at July 21, 2016 11:38 AM (6dj5e)
Newt did too for some reason.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:37 AM (qCMvj)
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Newt had to make up for the time he spent cleaning Cruz's shite off the floor.
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 11:39 AM (NUqwG)
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 11:39 AM (NUqwG)
true, also, they said Cruz went way over and took up a lot of time.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:39 AM (qCMvj)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
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Giggle, giggle, giggle!
Posted by: The guy who lives in your crawlspace at July 21, 2016 11:39 AM (aFQtB)
Decades ago, I read an article that Trump and Ivanka were spotted in Walmarts buying all this stuff for their son who was attending the local boarding school. They had the papers with the lists of things to buy and where to buy them, similar to what you get when you're off to college. It was mostly bedding and pillows and towels and such. I thought it was hilarious.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 11:39 AM (iQIUe)
Newt had to make up for the time he spent cleaning Cruz's shite off the floor.
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 11:39 AM (NUqwG)
true, also, they said Cruz went way over and took up a lot of time.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:39 AM (qCMvj)
The booing probably ate up some time too.
Posted by: Tami at July 21, 2016 11:40 AM (Enq6K)
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 11:41 AM (kXoT0)
Well, then you must be a zombie photographer. My house dates from the 1850s, Nobody could be in the crawlspaces and live. ;^)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 11:41 AM (bpZlE)
http://tinyurl.com/hhttzbq
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 11:41 AM (/m8T6)
I'm old enough to see changingthe subject tactically.
Posted by: tubal at July 21, 2016 11:41 AM (d6TTt)
Posted by: runner at July 21, 2016 11:41 AM (c6/9Q)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
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Ever seen "Bad Ronald"?
Posted by: RKae at July 21, 2016 11:42 AM (aFQtB)
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at July 21, 2016 11:42 AM (Mt8T4)
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 11:36 AM (kXoT0)
That's both a strength and a weakness. Trump is easily slighted. Which means he won't just sit there while the MSM savages him (yay), but it also means he'll waste time getting into meaningless slap-fights with Megyn Kelly on Twitter (boo).
Posted by: OregonMuse at July 21, 2016 11:42 AM (29KZY)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 11:42 AM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 11:43 AM (bpZlE)
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As much as I am unironically glad for DT that he has a supportive family, the thought of 'dynasties' makes me slightly ill -- no matter what group. Bush, Clinton, Trump, Kennedy -- one leader and out.
Posted by: mustbequantum at July 21, 2016 11:44 AM (MIKMs)
Posted by: OregonMuse at July 21, 2016 11:42 AM (29KZY)
The same Twitter which banned Milo? I don't care about Twitter and if the Kardashians can keep folks following them, so can DT.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 11:44 AM (kXoT0)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 11:43 AM (bpZlE)
I did too but now she really needs to shut up and go fishing.
Posted by: Zombie Hans Gruber at July 21, 2016 11:44 AM (396pH)
*****
"My mom will foster an atmosphere of possibility, where anybody who wants to be a Pediatric Cardiologist to fulfill their dreams."
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at July 21, 2016 11:44 AM (NeFrd)
Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at July 21, 2016 11:26 AM (97XyN)
*****
That's already been, like, every thread here for months.
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One could argue that all this infighting and lack of unity benefits the party as a whole and benefits its nominee. There is energy, there is debate. You saw it in the primary. There may not be unity right now, but there may be come October. Who knows. The party has been pretty well unified in the last two elections, and it didn't work out so well.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 11:44 AM (gmeXX)
Posted by: Timon at July 21, 2016 11:44 AM (396pH)
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 11:39 AM (iQIUe)
I firmly believe that the best measure of a person is how they've raised their kids. Good kids? Odds are almost 100% that you are a decent person.
Needless to say, it causes me terrific pain and cognitive dissonance that the Trump kids are good kids. Yes, yes, Trump's made noises about letting Ivanka raise them but even that shows that he was smart enough to get out of the way.
MAYBE HE'S THE EXCEPTION THAT PROVES THE RULE!
*rocks in corner*
Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do . . . .
Posted by: alexthechick -Darth Sugartits at July 21, 2016 11:45 AM (mf5HN)
Posted by: General Zod at July 21, 2016 11:05 AM (Bdeb0)
You Trump people don't know when you've won. Grinding it in doesn't make for fast friends or good allies.
So at a time when every vote counts, go small and petty on people you want to win over. Sure, that'll work.
Posted by: troyriser at July 21, 2016 11:45 AM (UWlp+)
Posted by: Bigbys Olive Fingers at July 21, 2016 11:45 AM (Cq0oW)
Posted by: Kindltot at July 21, 2016 11:46 AM (ry34m)
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Hey everybody!
They made a Ghostbusters movie with girls. GIRLS!
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 11:46 AM (xOs4a)
I think you mean Ivana. Ivanka is the daughter.
Posted by: Timon at July 21, 2016 11:47 AM (396pH)
Posted by: macleod at July 21, 2016 11:47 AM (Qf5bp)
Posted by: Kindltot at July 21, 2016 11:47 AM (ry34m)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 11:47 AM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 11:42 AM (Lyh9/)
Yeppers. I want a junkyard dog mentality from any Pubbies dealing with the Press, especially when they are debate moderators. I fail to understand why we have to have Dim partisan hacks as debate moderators anyway. Every damn university of any size has a debate team, professors, coaches, etc, it's not like debate is this scarcely monitored commodity. Get one of the moderators from those debate competitions.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 11:47 AM (kXoT0)
A sweet movie we watched recently.
A boy with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
The Fundamentals of Caring
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2452386/?ref_=nv_sr_1
worth a watch
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 11:47 AM (qCMvj)
much to make Hilly look like a dynamic new future for America."
Incredibly, it was announced by Hillary that she's going to put the shambling shell of Bill in charge of "revitalizing the economy". Hell, HE is the one who visibly needs revitalization, if not outright reanimation.
Equally incredibly, the Trump campaign has completely omitted to pounce on this obvious and massive flub by her. Never failing to fail.
Posted by: torquewrench at July 21, 2016 11:47 AM (noWW6)
BUT for my friend what you say is true: he has all function back, the MS is gone.
I wish your brother the same luck.
Posted by: Wenda (sic) at July 21, 2016 11:48 AM (pZEKq)
And his nevertrumpers were all over the liberal media afterwards proving that they just cannot get over the primaries.....and aiding Hillary in the process.
Typical Republicanism. They have no idea how to win.
Posted by: Pam at July 21, 2016 11:49 AM (cF0hS)
Anyone seen "The Magic Christian"?
...That John Cleese bit with the painting...
Posted by: RKae at July 21, 2016 11:49 AM (aFQtB)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 11:50 AM (Lyh9/)
You say "Failed to".
I prefer to say "Has chosen not to, at this time".
For a stupid, bumbling son of a bitch, who can't do anything right, Trump seems to have really good political luck.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 11:50 AM (ptqRm)
his/her face and then offering to lay down on the floor so they can kick
him/her some more. It's damn refreshing and a huge chunk of why so
many folks fresh from their annual DIVERSITY
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 11:36 AM (kXoT0)
I refer to them as "struggle sessions" and I am continually amazed at how many Maoists-in-everything-but-label have no idea of what I am talking about.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 21, 2016 11:50 AM (ry34m)
The Clintons have done a bang up job of it with their sweet little angel.
That said, it must have been awkward for Chelsea to bring her school-age girlfriends home with her rapist, pervert daddy prowling around.
Posted by: Fritz at July 21, 2016 11:50 AM (2Mnv1)
Typical Republicanism. They have no idea how to win.
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Republicans hold more offices now than at any time in the past 90 years.
Seems like they win just fine.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 11:51 AM (gmeXX)
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 11:51 AM (3JA/M)
filleted Candy Crowley on national TV, not laid down like a dog."
You know who else would have fought back intensely when Obama and Crowley pulled that tag-team on him?
Mitt Romney. Not the general-election Mitt Romney. The GOP-primary Mitt Romney. Those two versions being as different as chalk and cheese.
Something abrupt happened to take the wind out of Mitt's sails. I'll believe till my dying day that the Obama oppo team *finally* figured out where Mitt had his second and third families discreetly stashed. Probably with a little nudge and wink from Jon Huntsman.
Posted by: torquewrench at July 21, 2016 11:51 AM (noWW6)
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now franchising Lulu Snackbars at July 21, 2016 11:44 AM (kXoT0)
That misses the point, which is, Trump thinks he has to retaliate to every single negative thing said about him, whether it's Twitter, Facebook, whatever. If I were the Democrat strategist, I would have one of their spokesmen publicly insult Trump about once a week and keep a steady flow of insults going. Like a month attracted to a light bulb, Trump will waste all of his time responding to the insults, and look like a petty little punk in the process.
Posted by: OregonMuse at July 21, 2016 11:51 AM (29KZY)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at July 21, 2016 11:51 AM (IqV8l)
Posted by: Sharkman at July 21, 2016 11:51 AM (CS7jF)
Posted by: Pam at July 21, 2016 11:49 AM (cF0hS)
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I believe some of the idiots prefer to lose. Then they never have to accept responsibility for anything but can still prance around proclaiming their honor and principles. Some sort of mental illness.
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 11:51 AM (NUqwG)
At this point he is all in for Hillary hoping for a 2020 chance.
Posted by: Cactus of Liberty at July 21, 2016 11:52 AM (Od14x)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 11:37 AM (bpZlE)
Ha.
Posted by: NSA Spy Drone at July 21, 2016 11:38 AM (Mt8T4)
Good luck with that. Many of my brethren have died attempting your mission.
Posted by: Face-Sized Spider at July 21, 2016 11:52 AM (9krrF)
We know. Now peel me a grape, prole.
Posted by: General Zod at July 21, 2016 11:52 AM (Bdeb0)
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 11:53 AM (gmeXX)
I know, "Dream on, Fenelon" ;^)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 11:54 AM (bpZlE)
http://preview.tinyurl.com/z992gvu
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 11:54 AM (NOIQH)
We're seeing it now with Trump and his supporters. For that matter, we're also seeing it with Hillary and hers.
"The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which."
All it would taketo putTrump ahead right now would be a display of genuine magnanimity of spirit and maybe even a dash of humility, and the small, narrow little rich kid bastard just doesn't have it in him.
Posted by: troyriser at July 21, 2016 11:54 AM (UWlp+)
Seems like they win just fine.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 11:51 AM (gmeXX)
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And based on their proclamations, they have accomplished very little while holding all those offices.
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 11:54 AM (NUqwG)
He's gonna be crushed I tell you.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 11:54 AM (ptqRm)
Trump's ex-wife & mom to his oldest 3 kids is named Ivana.
His oldest daughter is named Ivanka.
Easy way to remember: the Kid has a K in her name.
kthxby
Posted by: Society for teh prevention of weird familial relationship flubs at July 21, 2016 11:54 AM (7lVbc)
Ted has joined Sarah in that group of politicians that I feel are mostly on my side but whose flubs I no longer feel any urge to defend. They are what they are.
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 11:54 AM (evdj2)
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Politicians aren't principled, admirable, idealistic or even pleasant. They are small, petty and popularity-driven. They will say whatever is needed and will keep going and going until you vote for them.
It's what they do. It's all that they do.
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 11:54 AM (xOs4a)
Posted by: OregonMuse at July 21, 2016 11:42 AM (29KZY)
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And this is where so many people are misreading this election.
Everyone has memorized the platitudes of politicians during elections. They have been more or less baked into the process. What many are finding refreshing and missing from elections for a long time is a candidate that actually brings both a knife and gun to the debate table.
Repubs haven't had a candidate that actually fights the untruths and general shit slinging for a long long time. So much so that it doesn't really matter what is said, it's that the candidate is willing to go to the perverbial mat for his supporters.
Posted by: Soona at July 21, 2016 11:55 AM (Fmupd)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 11:55 AM (2vBQU)
Posted by: auscolpyr at July 21, 2016 11:55 AM (Ht/4p)
A couple of them are planning on that.... Too bad the damage will already have been done...
Posted by: donna at July 21, 2016 11:55 AM (O2RFr)
With a third grade education & where Glocks are easier to get than cardiac care textbooks?
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 11:56 AM (3C84c)
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I agree, but the commentor said they don't win. She implied this was because they were selfish. I thought it was because they don't stand up for conservative principles and the Constitution. Something Cruz did last night.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 11:56 AM (gmeXX)
Wouldn't an exception disprove the rule?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr.
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The old cliche "The exception that proves the rule" is based on the idea that nothing is perfect. If a rule has no exceptions, then it can't possibly be real, for EVERY rule has an exception.
So once you can point out that there IS INDEED an exception, then, yes, the rule in question must be a legit principle.
Posted by: RKae at July 21, 2016 11:56 AM (aFQtB)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 10:06 AM (4Up2s)
Which part, the part that congratulates Trump on his win or the parts that speak of the importance of supporting candidates that support freedom and defend the Constitution?
Or is she commenting on the boorishness of Trump's supporters?
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 11:56 AM (3JA/M)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 11:56 AM (2vBQU)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 11:56 AM (Lyh9/)
Soldering going on in the basement
Posted by: @votermom at July 21, 2016 11:57 AM (7lVbc)
Republicans hold more offices now than at any time in the past 90 years.
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And based on their proclamations, they have accomplished very little while holding all those offices.
They have performed admirably!
Posted by: Chamber of Commerce at July 21, 2016 11:57 AM (IqV8l)
It would be nice to have a thread where nobody mentioned Ted Cruz' speech last night and we could move onto other things.
I know, "Dream on, Fenelon" ;^)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 11:54 AM (bpZlE)
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I've been dreaming of that through 4 threads now. I'm hoping when ace wakes up he's got something else on his mind.
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 11:57 AM (pC96u)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 11:57 AM (2vBQU)
@BreakingNews 58s
Nice truck attacker had 'support and accomplices,' plotted over several months, prosecutor says - AFP, France Info
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 21, 2016 11:57 AM (VY8H5)
Posted by: H Badger at July 21, 2016 11:58 AM (n/0Nw)
Do you all remember a story from a couple of years ago about a black high school player who would show up at a family's home and help them put their disabled son to bed? He did this for many many months and every night. The kid was a saint.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 11:58 AM (iQIUe)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 11:58 AM (ptqRm)
A couple of them are planning on that.... Too bad the damage will already have been done...
Posted by: donna at July 21, 2016 11:55 AM (O2RFr)
Bull. Not being for Trump does not put you in Hillary's camp.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 11:58 AM (3JA/M)
How dare you comment intelligently and appreciatively on the art on an art thread?!! ;^). They're still rehashing last night.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 11:58 AM (bpZlE)
Soldering going on in the basement
Posted by: @votermom at July 21, 2016 11:57 AM (7lVbc)
Soldering, or smoldering?
Posted by: Country Singer at July 21, 2016 11:58 AM (uiwCw)
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 11:56 AM (3JA/M)
*****
I think she's playing on the over the top, unhinged fanaticism of the #nevertrupmers.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at July 21, 2016 11:58 AM (6dj5e)
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 11:56 AM (gmeXX)
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I would be willing to bet that at least 90% of these numerous Republican office-holders ran while standing up for conservative principles and the Constitution.
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 11:58 AM (NUqwG)
Wouldn't an exception disprove the rule?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr.
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The old cliche "The exception that proves the rule" is based on the idea that nothing is perfect. If a rule has no exceptions, then it can't possibly be real, for EVERY rule has an exception.
So once you can point out that there IS INDEED an exception, then, yes, the rule in question must be a legit principle.
Posted by: RKae at July 21, 2016 11:56 AM (aFQtB)
That's the way I always understood it. But the phrase itself is nonsensical.
Posted by: rickl at July 21, 2016 11:59 AM (zoehZ)
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But that's the talk of the day. In any event, Ace was up pretty late last night. I wouldn't expect him anytime soon.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 11:59 AM (gmeXX)
Funny, the media all of a sudden quotes Ann Coulter....... Of course it was because She blasted the choice of Pence for VP...
Posted by: donna at July 21, 2016 11:59 AM (O2RFr)
Posted by: @votermom at July 21, 2016 11:59 AM (7lVbc)
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 11:56 AM (3JA/M)
Hi there. I've noticed there's plenty of boorishness to go around, out there in partisanland.
Posted by: tubal at July 21, 2016 11:59 AM (d6TTt)
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 12:00 PM (evdj2)
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Probably so. I don't disagree. But like Pence, when push came to shove, they caved. That is the problem.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:00 PM (gmeXX)
Other than perhaps Cruz didn't drop to his knees and do a figurative Hoover Maneuver on Trump, the way the Democrats and their media lackeys have been doing Obambi for the past well-nigh eight years, I just don't see the problem here. It was a good speech. What more do you people want?
Posted by: The Oort Cloud - Source of all SMODs at July 21, 2016 12:00 PM (2pIEi)
@BreakingNews 58s
Nice truck attacker had 'support and accomplices,' plotted over several months, prosecutor says - AFP, France Info
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 21, 2016 11:57 AM (VY8H5)
In an amazing coincidence, they were all lone wolves.
Posted by: rickl at July 21, 2016 12:00 PM (zoehZ)
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 12:00 PM (xOs4a)
But the phrase itself is nonsensical.
Posted by: rickl at July 21, 2016 11:59 AM
e.g. "I could care less"
Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at July 21, 2016 12:01 PM (IqV8l)
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Partisans gotta be partisans.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:01 PM (gmeXX)
Everytime the 'lectricity goes out I ask myself, is this the time it doesn't come back on?
Hillary is quoting and tweeting Ted's speech
Isn't it amazing how the democrats can take our words, repeat them, and mean the exact opposite?
How do they do that?
Posted by: Jumping in Jackson at July 21, 2016 12:01 PM (PbmKW)
Posted by: donna at July 21, 2016 11:55 AM (O2RFr)
Bull. Not being for Trump does not put you in Hillary's camp.
That's not what I said... I said some of the former "candidates" are waiting for 2020 because they feel after a Hillary Presidency they will be easily elected.... Too bad the damage will already be done...
Posted by: donna at July 21, 2016 12:02 PM (O2RFr)
Posted by: Eli Cash at July 21, 2016 12:02 PM (Nrf6R)
"accomplices"
"plotted over several months"
Huh, not meshing with the whole "recently radicalized lone wolf" narrative...
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 12:02 PM (NOIQH)
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 12:02 PM (xOs4a)
I have to say I am sick of the hold my nose and vote for Trump bullshite. Expressing passive aggressiveness in every other post is not going to defeat Hillary. And I dont give a shit about your feelings about Trump. If Hillary wins, we are doomed. She will change this country to something you would never even dream of just with her court nominees alone.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 12:02 PM (iQIUe)
Posted by: The Oort Cloud - Source of all SMODs at July 21, 2016 12:00 PM (2pIEi)
That's nice, but in case you missed it, NOBODY noticed that. ALL the headlines and news leads today are : Cruz Refuses to Endorse Trump....And in the real world that is what counts.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:02 PM (zp+j1)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 12:02 PM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: rickl at July 21, 2016 12:00 PM (zoehZ)
Woof, woof, woof!
Posted by: Hillary! now bilingual at July 21, 2016 12:02 PM (7lVbc)
Posted by: rickl at July 21, 2016 11:59 AM
e.g. "I could care less"
Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr.
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Well, THAT one is just dumb people saying it fuckin' wrong.
Posted by: RKae at July 21, 2016 12:02 PM (aFQtB)
Posted by: donna at July 21, 2016 12:02 PM (O2RFr)
Your guy had the perfect time and place last night to transcend his nature, rise to the occasion, and accrue respect. He reverted to form. Few were surprised. Find a better standard-bearer, and you might finally find some of the respect you seem to crave.
Posted by: General Zod at July 21, 2016 12:03 PM (Bdeb0)
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 12:00 PM (evdj2)
VEry Good. Pence is the real deal.
Posted by: runner at July 21, 2016 12:03 PM (c6/9Q)
How do they do that?
Ever heard 'em quote the Bible?
Obama's made a career of misinterpreting the "bother's keeper" quote.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 12:03 PM (NOIQH)
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But the "Muslim community " is the real victim here.
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 12:04 PM (xOs4a)
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 12:04 PM (3C84c)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 21, 2016 12:04 PM (ptqRm)
#NeverTrumpers play the bad guys and get whomped for our viewing pleasure.
Last night Ted "El Diablo" Cruz wore the Mexican black and red mask and got an epic beatdown which ended when The Donald entered the ring and applied a masterful Tiger Suplex!
Cruz had already dug himself into a hole back in Indiana, when he, his father, and Glen Beck declared Trump to be the antiChrist and a vote for Cruz the only way to stop the End of Days.
So, as predicted, Cruz has turned himself into the next Santorum. Hated in the Senate, unfinanceable by Serious Money for any future Presidential run. He's over.
Posted by: Ignoramus at July 21, 2016 12:04 PM (r1fLd)
LOL. I'm afraid you'll have to keep on dreaming, iforgot.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 12:04 PM (bpZlE)
Personal opinion last night doesn't hurt Trump, doesn't hurt Cruz, and will have no effect on this election or any in the future.
Cruz decided to not bow to pressure from the elites, which now is the Trump/GOPe alliance. A year ago we would have all been cheering him. Now most are booing him. Whatever, we are fickle.
It won't matter. Trump won't win or lose based on what the guy be beat says.
Posted by: Dave in Fla at July 21, 2016 12:04 PM (Y9W+Q)
Posted by: The Oort Cloud - Source of all SMODs at July 21, 2016 12:00 PM (2pIEi)
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I can't be sure but it appears many in the convention hall wanted him to at least say something along the lines of "Keep Hillary Cliton/Democrat out of the White House" or "Vote for our nominee".
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 12:05 PM (NUqwG)
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Maybe, but some of his actions as governor do not necessarily support that premise.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:05 PM (gmeXX)
Posted by: Eli Cash at July 21, 2016 12:05 PM (Nrf6R)
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 11:57 AM (pC96u)
Seems illustrative of how easily we all can be manipulated by the Media. It's almost like all of what is going on is media driven. Like a cattle drive.
How DID they ever manage to conduct an election before cable news, twitter, and the internet in general?
THOSE people had to be so ignorant.
Posted by: tubal at July 21, 2016 12:05 PM (d6TTt)
Impressionism is the final straw that broke the back of art in Western Civilization.
/opinion
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 21, 2016 12:05 PM (VY8H5)
Posted by: Henry Hotlove at July 21, 2016 12:05 PM (u32s7)
Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at July 21, 2016 11:26 AM (97XyN)
It's Festivus every day now.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:06 PM (3JA/M)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 12:06 PM (Lyh9/)
I had a fraternity brother named Claude. Contrary to stereotypes he did not wear a bow tie. In fact, he mostly wore a Dead shirt and a bong.
Posted by: Zombie Johnny Cash at July 21, 2016 12:07 PM (BYSrJ)
Obama's made a career of misinterpreting the "bother's keeper" quote.
Posted by: Lizzy
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Wish I had a nickel for every time a Democrat tried to use the "judge not..." stuff. They have no idea what they're talking about.
Posted by: RKae at July 21, 2016 12:07 PM (aFQtB)
Posted by: The Oort Cloud - Source of all SMODs at July 21, 2016 12:00 PM (2pIEi)
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Newt's first remarks also defended Cruz. I listened to Cruz' speech last night too, and didn't really find anything wrong with it. Yes, he could have been more succinct in supporting the nominee, but considering he had to assuage the butthurt of his supporters too, I think he chose a good middle ground.
Don't be surprised if the Donald thanks him tonight in his speech.
Posted by: Soona at July 21, 2016 12:07 PM (Fmupd)
I have a fondness for impressionists, which I guess makes me an unsophisticated rube. But as CBD points out, they are meant to be viewed from a distance. I always spend the most time at the impressionist galleries in art museums.
Posted by: bluebell at July 21, 2016 12:08 PM (805dc)
Posted by: Roland [OMITTED] at July 21, 2016 12:08 PM (QM5S2)
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:06 PM (3JA/M)
I could do with a little more actual..you know, Festiveness- champagne cocktails, great appetizers,a nice meal. lovely table arrangements. It's lunchtime where I am.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 12:08 PM (bpZlE)
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at July 21, 2016 12:08 PM (39g3+)
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:05 PM (gmeXX)
the question was about his performance last night
Posted by: runner at July 21, 2016 12:08 PM (c6/9Q)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 12:08 PM (Lyh9/)
Most voters won't know or care. Just how he comes across and whether there are any skeletons in his closet for the State Media and the Clinton campaign, BIRM, to exploit.
He does have very Presidential Hair.
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 12:09 PM (evdj2)
So, as predicted, Cruz has turned himself into the next Santorum. Hated in the Senate, unfinanceable by Serious Money for any future Presidential run. He's over.
Posted by: Ignoramus at July 21, 2016 12:04 PM (r1fLd)
Cruz has more campaign money than Trump on hand.
Hated in McConnell's senate--that's a badge of honor.
Trump said several times that Cruz's dad helped kill JFK. If that's not batshit crazy, I don't know what is.
Posted by: stace...TEXIT at July 21, 2016 12:09 PM (ozZau)
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Honestly who knows. If Trump wins and Cruz is there fighting for a border wall with Trump in the Senate, a lot of people here will forgive him. If Trump loses, people may blame Cruz, but if Cruz is there fighting for a border wall, people may forgive him. If Cruz leads a succesful fight against some supreme court nomination, people may forgive him.
Who knows what will happen. Cruz' national political future is really dependent on what he does as Senator over the next few years.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:09 PM (gmeXX)
Posted by: Patrick Henry at July 21, 2016 12:09 PM (cmmpQ)
Cruz wants Trump gone for his 2020 match with Hillary (or more likely Hillary's VP pick). Trump still has one more campaign.
Trump will have time to be magnanimous after he is elected President.
Posted by: Ok at July 21, 2016 12:09 PM (Bbcs8)
Posted by: Eli Cash at July 21, 2016 12:09 PM (Nrf6R)
Posted by: macleod at July 21, 2016 11:47 AM (Qf5bp)
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Most fine art looks easy but is the exact opposite. I guess that is one of the reasons its so fine...
Anyway, I thought I could do a Rothko. But close up you can see how complicated the technique really is.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 12:10 PM (iQIUe)
Posted by: Dave in Fla at July 21, 2016 12:10 PM (jz0yb)
20+ min speech. At the front, "I congratulate Donald Trump on winning the nomination" the rest could have been cribbed from the comments here, freedom, individual responsibility, problems with big government, fallacies of Obama and Clinton, even through in "build a wall to protect America". A lead in and tie up around one of the cops that was murdered in Dallas and his daughter. Hit every nail exactly on the head and covered a lot of points that have been replaced with gimmick phrases over the prior 2 days.
Then, two lines: "Don't stay home in November. Take back your government and come out and vote your conscience up and down the ticket".
What, exactly, is offensive to anyone about this? Again: Start, "Congratulations Trump", middle "Build a wall", closing "Don't stay home in November".
Then the NY delegation thugs booed the rest of his speech while he talked about a cop's daughter, freedom, responsibility, unity, and love, Trump walks out to upstage Cruz while he's still speaking, and Cruz wife has to be escorted out for her safety.
And people say that the problem is Cruz and NeverTrump people?
Go watch the speech. Then come back and rant at how horrible Ted Cruz is.
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 12:10 PM (71OEY)
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He snubbed the conventioneers more than he snubbed Trump.
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 12:10 PM (NUqwG)
Posted by: Preparation H at July 21, 2016 12:10 PM (xOs4a)
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Would be smart don't you think?
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:11 PM (gmeXX)
Posted by: Eli Cash at July 21, 2016 12:09 PM (Nrf6R)
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I'm hoping that they find the gitmo guy who was living in Uruguay and disappeared into Brazil about a month ago.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 12:11 PM (iQIUe)
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 12:04 PM (3C84c)
Trane
Small family company putting it in. They have good references and they came in cheaper than the American Standard guy.
Posted by: @votermom at July 21, 2016 12:11 PM (7lVbc)
Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at July 21, 2016 12:11 PM (HnB/8)
Posted by: stace...TEXIT at July 21, 2016 12:09 PM (ozZau)
That's NOT what he said. What he said was bad enought- that he knew oswald and there were pics of him handing out posters with oswald ( from the National Inquirer)- he did not say he helped kill JFK. What Trump said was bad enough, no need to embellish it
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:12 PM (zp+j1)
Cruz wants Trump gone for his 2020 match with Hillary (or more likely Hillary's VP pick). Trump has a campaign to finish.
Trump will have time to be magnanimous after he is elected President.
Posted by: Ok at July 21, 2016 12:12 PM (Bbcs8)
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How exactly? Please find me the quote or segment of his speech that was "low" or could be considered disrespectful or disgusting to anyone (with the possible exception of Obama and Hillary)?
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 12:12 PM (71OEY)
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 12:10 PM (71OEY)
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Watched it twice already. Cruz is very, very, very, very, very very, very, horrible.
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 12:12 PM (NUqwG)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at July 21, 2016 12:13 PM (s2cys)
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He snubbed the conventioneers more than he snubbed Trump.
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 12:10 PM (NUqwG)
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How so? Did he owe the conventioneers - many of whom were Cruz fans and delegates - an endorsement?
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:13 PM (gmeXX)
More, he should use the phrase 'Vote your conscience'
That would seal it.
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 12:13 PM (evdj2)
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 12:10 PM (NUqwG)
No he snubbed the screamers... from what he said, the New York delegation in front of the stage.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:14 PM (3JA/M)
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 12:14 PM (xOs4a)
I know, "Dream on, Fenelon" ;^)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 11:54 AM (bpZlE)
Fenlon, I was really amazed to discover that John Wesley had not only failed as a preacher in the American colonies, but was deeply influenced by Wycliffe, via Jan Hus, through the Moravian church.
Since I had previously been reading on the Peasants' revolt and Wat Tyler.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 21, 2016 12:14 PM (ry34m)
NLG Green Hats aren't just legal observers, they're anti-gov't organizers acting as "the legal arm of the movement."
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And they are a commie front.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 12:14 PM (iQIUe)
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 12:10 PM (71OEY)
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I thought Cruz's speech ( non withstanding he non-endorsement) was Great BUT NOBODY will remember a word of it EXCEPT his non-endoresment of Trump. THAT is all anyone is reporting this AM and in the real THAT is all that matters and Cruz should have understood that
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:14 PM (zp+j1)
Now that I've had a chance to glance through some of the comments, I think I'll just continue on with my lovely veggie reverie and leave you all to it, lol.
Posted by: bluebell at July 21, 2016 12:14 PM (805dc)
You think he'll call him Lyin' Ted?
Posted by: JackStraw at July 21, 2016 12:15 PM (/tuJf)
'Assuage'
Posted by: Mortimer
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It's a perfectly execrable word.
Posted by: RKae at July 21, 2016 12:15 PM (aFQtB)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 12:15 PM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: LizLem at July 21, 2016 12:15 PM (hvf9s)
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:13 PM (gmeXX)
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He didn't owe anyone anything. Do you understand the meaning of "snub"?
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 12:15 PM (NUqwG)
Posted by: bluebell at July 21, 2016 12:15 PM (805dc)
Posted by: Eli Cash at July 21, 2016 12:15 PM (Nrf6R)
Posted by: Chris Matthews at July 21, 2016 12:15 PM (kD8Fh)
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 12:04 PM (3C84c)
Trane
Small family company putting it in. They have good references and they came in cheaper than the American Standard guy.
Good deal! Hard to stop a Trane. (tm)
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 12:16 PM (3C84c)
The future is made up of one damned thing after the other happening, nobody knows what 2020 will be like, so Cruz may be back. ( grumble, harrumph).
Posted by: tubal at July 21, 2016 12:16 PM (d6TTt)
I wouldn't be drawing conclusions regarding someone's political future based on one line and a bunch of boos.
Posted by: Dave in Fla at July 21, 2016 12:16 PM (jz0yb)
Posted by: Bizzarro TWITTER at July 21, 2016 12:16 PM (XnLTM)
Posted by: JackStraw at July 21, 2016 12:15 PM (/tuJf)
LOL but of course..." I'd like to thank Lyin Ted for his gracious speech last night...and a shout out to his dad"
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:16 PM (zp+j1)
I knew there was a reason he is one of the few politicians I like.
Posted by: lowtech redneck at July 21, 2016 12:16 PM (KF8B+)
Posted by: Chris Matthews
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Flip Wilson.
Didn't even need to think about it.
Posted by: RKae at July 21, 2016 12:16 PM (aFQtB)
Posted by: Chris Matthews at July 21, 2016 12:15 PM (kD8Fh)
Shaun King.
Posted by: tubal at July 21, 2016 12:16 PM (d6TTt)
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at July 21, 2016 12:17 PM (4ErVI)
Posted by: Chris Matthews at July 21, 2016 12:15 PM (kD8Fh)
Shaun King.
ISWYDT
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 12:17 PM (evdj2)
And his butt ugly wife. It would be rude to not mention her.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 21, 2016 12:17 PM (/tuJf)
'Assuage'
Posted by: Mortimer
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It's a perfectly execrable word.
Posted by: RKae
It alleviates and mitigates a lot of unease.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 12:17 PM (3C84c)
Cruz....has said clearly that it has nothing to do with politics and all about his philosophy of right and wrong which governs his life. Not what is politically advantageous for him.
Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck
Cruz said "vote your conscious".
Therefor, when Cruz votes, Cruz votes his conscious.
Therefor, when Cruz voted to give Obama fast track authority to give Iran nuclear weapons, that was Cruz's conscious in action.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 21, 2016 12:17 PM (kdS6q)
enought- that he knew oswald and there were pics of him handing out
posters with oswald ( from the National Inquirer)- he did not say he
helped kill JFK. What Trump said was bad enough, no need to embellish it
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:12 PM (zp+j1)
No, there were pics of a guy that the NE said LOOKED LIKE Cruz's dad in pictures with Oswald. Ted Cruz said that wasn't his dad, Rafael Cruz said it wasn't a picture of him but still Trump implied it was Rafael Cruz and made much of how troubling it was that Ted's dad associated with the guy who shot JFK.
Trump does not know how to not be low class and slimy.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:18 PM (3JA/M)
The common folk are running around, risking life and limb, collecting pokemon thingies with their smart phones, for fuck sake!
Posted by: Fritz at July 21, 2016 12:18 PM (2Mnv1)
Other than perhaps Cruz didn't drop to his knees
and do a figurative Hoover Maneuver on Trump, the way the Democrats and
their media lackeys have been doing Obambi for the past well-nigh eight
years, I just don't see the problem here. It was a good speech. What
more do you people want?
Posted by: The Oort Cloud - Source of all SMODs at July 21, 2016 12:00 PM (2pIEi)
*types*deletes*
As far as I can tell, revenge. And the revenge monster will never be filled with enough blood.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 21, 2016 12:18 PM (ry34m)
Therefor, when Cruz voted to give Obama fast track authority to give Iran nuclear weapons, that was Cruz's conscious in action.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 21, 2016 12:17 PM (kdS6q)
That happened... when?
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:18 PM (3JA/M)
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I suspect being a sitting senator from the reddest state and largest conservative state where he has tremendous support and access to a lot of cash is a good starting point. He may never get this close to winning a nomination again - few thought he would get this far - but I think his future looks pretty good. Maybe it is just as a senator. But that can be a pretty powerful position.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:18 PM (gmeXX)
Posted by: Country Singer at July 21, 2016 12:19 PM (uiwCw)
Yes, he was a disaster in Georgia and being sued for breach of promise didn't help. On the other hand, had he stayed a a chaplain in Georgia and his brother with him, the Methodist movement would not have taken place, so it just good to show that God can bring good out of what we consider failures in our life.
And the Moravians getting to know Wesley and the one Moravian preacher (Forgetting his name now) telling Wesley to "preach faith till you have it" was very important advice.
I'm glad you have enjoyed your reading on him.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 12:19 PM (bpZlE)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 12:19 PM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 12:19 PM (/m8T6)
Posted by: Fritz
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The most ridiculous "bread and circuses" of all time.
Posted by: RKae at July 21, 2016 12:19 PM (aFQtB)
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Nixon lost two elections and implied he was leaving politics. He did not snub the party and (rhetorically) spit in the face of national convention delegates.
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 12:19 PM (NUqwG)
Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at July 21, 2016 12:11 PM (HnB/
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If Cruz still has the presidency as a goal in his political career, one of the first things he's going to have to do is slough off the vestige of Glenn Beck. I think Beck was an anchor around his neck.
Posted by: Soona at July 21, 2016 12:20 PM (Fmupd)
I was sure Trump was the final straw for me, but damn if the Democrats didn't manage to find someone so bad I will end up voting for him.
Posted by: Dave in Fla at July 21, 2016 12:20 PM (Y9W+Q)
Posted by: tubal at July 21, 2016 12:20 PM (d6TTt)
rickb223
I heard from an HVAC guy that Trane parts require a long wait , due to the single source availability . Especially during the hot season. YMMV
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 12:20 PM (xOs4a)
Posted by: Prince Albert at July 21, 2016 12:20 PM (IqV8l)
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I still feel dirty from that.
Posted by: RKae at July 21, 2016 12:21 PM (aFQtB)
'Assuage'
Posted by: Mortimer
>>It's a perfectly execrable word.
Posted by: RKae
>It alleviates and mitigates a lot of unease.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT
Well, it's not going to put the moist condiments in your receptacle.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 21, 2016 12:21 PM (VY8H5)
Trump does not know how to not be low class and slimy.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:18 PM (3JA/M)
I am not sure what your NO is about. i said it was a terrible thing to do and I did NOT say the national enguirer article was correct at all. So I am not sure what your point to me is except to be argumentative? All I was pointing out is that Trump NEVER said Cruz's father has any direct connection to the JFK shooting. And people were pushing THAT line. Bringing up the bullshit Enguirer article was horrible and I have said that over and over again.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:21 PM (zp+j1)
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 12:21 PM (xOs4a)
Posted by: RKae at July 21, 2016 12:21 PM (aFQtB)
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A cost of citizenship?
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 12:22 PM (NUqwG)
That happened... when?
Posted by: redbanzai
The Iran deal. Did you miss it? Was in all the papers.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 21, 2016 12:23 PM (kdS6q)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 12:23 PM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 12:20 PM (xOs4a)
I LOVE Trane parts! I get to put on my Thomas the Engine hat and say "WOOOOO! WOOOO! ChuggaChugga, ChuggaChugga!"
Posted by: ChooChoo Joey at July 21, 2016 12:23 PM (uiwCw)
The equation made between Nevertrumpers and Cruzers has been wrong from the beginning. It's a blog-driven fantasy with little connection to the wide world of the general electorate.
The over-whelming majority of people who voted for Cruz in the primaries will vote Trump in November out of necessity, even if they loathe him. IOW, they aren't Nevertrumpers at all. All of this Trump v. Cruz stuff is irrelevant to the election.
It's the squishy "moderates" who voted for Kasich and Rubio and the yuuuuge chunk of the general electorate that actually loves the Romney-Ryan type that are the problem.
Choosing a "normal" Republican like Pence as VP was a great first step, IMO. I'm hoping Trump's speech tonight is geared toward easing the squishes fears --- without putting everyone else to sleep!
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at July 21, 2016 12:23 PM (T/5A0)
I'm still not comfortable with Trump ProLife bonafides, and I'm a single-issue voter on that. He's going to carry my state regardless of how I vote.
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 12:23 PM (evdj2)
Christie interview immediately afterwards says it all.
The internet is forever.
Posted by: Cactus of Liberty at July 21, 2016 12:23 PM (Od14x)
Nixon made his self-pitying remarks at a press conference in 1962 in front of a bunch of reporters. He didn't try to hijack anyone's convention.
Lord knows Nixon had his faults. But they are different than the issues Cruz has.
Posted by: JoeF. at July 21, 2016 12:23 PM (xjgl2)
In every gathering of human beings, the personality of the leader of that group or gathering ripples throughout its organization, down to the individual level. You see it in private sector companies, you see it in the military, and you most definitely see it in politics.
We're seeing it now with Trump and his supporters. For that matter, we're also seeing it with Hillary and hers.
**shrugs**
Being called "racist" and told to "check my white privilege" doesn't endear me to anyone on the Dem side, no matter what relevant point they may have to make.
Hearing calls for "magnanimity of spirit" and "humility" from the same crowd that gleefully smeared Trump's supporters as "Trumpkins," "Trumptards," "TrumpTrash" or, as dirt-poor meth-heads who need to die similarly leaves me cold.
Trump is the nominee. If you don't like that, you can vote for Hillary or Gary Johnson or Kinko the Kid-Loving Klown. Or you can hold your breath until you turn blue. It makes no difference.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at July 21, 2016 12:24 PM (X6fMO)
Brazil arrested 10 people on Thursday on suspicion of belonging to a group supporting Islamic State (IS) and preparing acts of terrorism during next month's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Justice Minister Alexandre Moraes said.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/zvf67x6
And a discussion of what Brazil is facing
http://preview.tinyurl.com/gr4scuu
(pictures are entertaining)
Posted by: Kindltot at July 21, 2016 12:24 PM (ry34m)
Posted by: Mortimer
>>It's a perfectly execrable word.
Posted by: RKae
>It alleviates and mitigates a lot of unease.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT
Well, it's not going to put the moist condiments in your receptacle.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 21, 2016 12:21 PM (VY8H5)
Its both serendipitous and cattiwumpas.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:24 PM (3JA/M)
I guess it could be worse. It's 41 below at McMurdo Station. And dark.
Re: the convention, maybe Cruz is playing Brezhnev and Trump is playing Khrushchev.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at July 21, 2016 12:24 PM (hqZPQ)
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 21, 2016 12:24 PM (2gKX/)
I wouldn't be drawing conclusions regarding someone's political future based on one line and a bunch of boos.
Posted by: Dave in Fla at July 21, 2016 12:16 PM (jz0yb)
A lot of it is wishful thinking (like unskewed polls). But to be fair, a lot of us Cruz fans are doing the same thing when denying that this wasn't a huge risk that could potentially kill his Presidential ambitions; Drudge and the remaining folks at Breitbart are yellow journalists, but they have enough influence to shape narratives in the direction they want them to go. Which reminds me....
Posted by: lowtech redneck at July 21, 2016 12:25 PM (KF8B+)
votermom should be ok for a couple of years since it's a new system.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 12:25 PM (3C84c)
Posted by: George Will at July 21, 2016 12:25 PM (wD9H7)
Posted by: Cactus of Liberty at July 21, 2016 12:25 PM (Od14x)
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I doubt that will be a problem. But look, no one saw Trump winning the nomination two years ago. The future is unknown. I suspect Cruz will win him nomination battle easily and would bet that he will be a player in the next contested cycle. But political futures can end quickly.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:25 PM (gmeXX)
Option B: Shut up, get in line and your voice and beliefs don't matter because I won.
Pick one.
Seems to me that we didn't like Option B when Obama and his minions straight out said it in 2008 and 2012.
Now, it's different because we have a new strong man dictator who won on the support of 40% of one party?
I fundamentally disagree with everything Democrats stand for but they (going by the last several election results) represent 52% of voters. Yes, the vindictive part of me wants to see them live under their own rules, but that is not freedom.
Even if we assume voters are 50/50 R/D (and ignore all the other parties, true independents, etc.), that makes up less than 50% of the country.
Seriously, do people want to live in a country where 25% of the loudest asshole who demand loyalty or you will be ostracized, silenced, and threatened rule?
I don't want to live in that country, no matter which strong man dictator is in charge.
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 12:25 PM (71OEY)
Posted by: Cactus of Liberty at July 21, 2016 12:26 PM (Od14x)
Air Force lieutenant from Miami dead at 25, part of anti-ISIS team
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 12:26 PM (iQIUe)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 12:26 PM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 12:26 PM (Dvmle)
If people only admit their mistake in not voting for Cruz over other people, we will go back in time and Cruz will be the nominee, as it should be.
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 12:27 PM (4ng05)
Posted by: Mortimer
>>It's a perfectly execrable word.
Posted by: RKae
>It alleviates and mitigates a lot of unease.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT
Well, it's not going to put the moist condiments in your receptacle.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 21, 2016 12:21 PM (VY8H5)
Its both serendipitous and cattiwumpas.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:24 PM (3JA/M)
At least it's not cockeyed and bassackwards.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 12:27 PM (3C84c)
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I think most Cruz fans and non-fans would admit that it was a huge risk, even if you agree that it needed to be done. We won't really know the payoff for a long long time.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:27 PM (gmeXX)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at July 21, 2016 12:27 PM (X6fMO)
This is why people say the better man and the bigger man and all that when someone ignores petty and small people, pushes past insults, and forges forward toward a better goal. All the stuff people rightly complain about Trump being easily upset and short fuse and all that... Cruz demonstrated he was, too. Its sad how small our leaders have shrunk to.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at July 21, 2016 12:27 PM (39g3+)
I think you are dead on with that analysis.
Where is all the anger regarding Kasich today?
Posted by: Dave in Fla at July 21, 2016 12:27 PM (rLjcc)
Posted by: Brother Cavil, down with Eph 6:12-13 at July 21, 2016 12:27 PM (9krrF)
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at July 21, 2016 12:27 PM (4+VII)
state and largest conservative state where he has tremendous support and
access to a lot of cash is a good starting point. He may never get
this close toTha winning a nomination again - few thought he would get this
far - but I think his future looks pretty good. Maybe it is just as a
senator. But that can be a pretty powerful position.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:18 PM (gmeXX)
=====That is what I see, as well. Never thought he would get this far with the Obamacare shutdown hung around his neck. Gives me hope for the future, maybe not as POTUS, but as a voice for constitutional principles.
Remember, the comments were uniformly negative BEFORE he finished his speech (which I thought was very, very good diplomacy). NHK (Japanese outlet) talked about his speech as gracious because he came in second. I find myself watching DW, France24, RT and NHK more and more to avoid the MSM stuff and whatever online shills are trying to push some viewpoint.
Posted by: mustbequantum at July 21, 2016 12:28 PM (MIKMs)
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He should unless he is found in bed with two naked, dead, underage boys.
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 12:28 PM (NUqwG)
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 12:26 PM (iQIUe)
Cricumstances are still unclear
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:28 PM (zp+j1)
Ah I'm tired of thinking about this crap. Time to catch my flight. Maybe Hillary will crash her hover-round into a group of disabled children playing with puppies this afternoon and we can just move on to something else.
Posted by: Eli Cash at July 21, 2016 12:28 PM (Nrf6R)
bonafides, and I'm a single-issue voter on that. He's going to carry my
state regardless of how I vote.
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 12:23 PM (evdj2)
That's easy, Trump has no ProLife bonafides.
He was on record (on tape in an interview) as supporting partial birth abortion until he wanted the support of us Bible thumpers and switched to saying he was pro life... a road to Damascus issue conversion that is contradicted by his continuing and load support for PP.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:28 PM (3JA/M)
Posted by: donna at July 21, 2016 12:28 PM (O2RFr)
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Yet the Hildabitch walks free.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 12:28 PM (iQIUe)
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at July 21, 2016 12:27 PM (4+VII)
yes i beleive so
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:29 PM (zp+j1)
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 12:29 PM (4ng05)
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Who cares what the D's do. Win the GOP primary and you win the election. Barring a huge change in Texas politics.
Will the GOP come after him - maybe. But Cruz has a lot of support, and a lot of money. I wouldn't bet on it - at least not them to be successful.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:29 PM (gmeXX)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 12:29 PM (Dvmle)
Ah, the squishy moderate types and Democrats made up a lot of Trump's support in the primaries. It is conservative voters that he needs to convince.
Sorry, there is not a damn thing conservative about Trump, from his foreign policy to his economic isolationism, he is not running on conservative values. Even his immigration policy is nothing more than touchback amnesty when you actually read what he says instead of just listening to the headlines.
Trump makes Romney-Ryan look like Goldwater.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 21, 2016 12:29 PM (/tuJf)
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 12:29 PM (iQIUe)
This is how it went down:
Trooper: Hi, I pulled you over since you were going 82 in a 70 zone. Do you have a good reason for why you were exceeding the speed limit?
Me: Not really. I'm a little late for a meeting, but I understand that's not a good reason.
Trooper: I'll need your license and registration and isnurance
Me: My wallet is in my computer bag which is on the back seat and my registration/insurance is in the center console. Is it OK if I reach back on the seat and get my bag?
Trooper: Sure, go ahead.
I give him the stuff, he goes back to his cruiser, comes back 5 mins later...
Trooper: I appreciate your honesty and co-operation. I am going to give you a warning only. It would have been a $166 dollar fine (and he printed out a non-ticket ticket to show me).
Me: Thank you, I appreciate that.
Things I DID NOT do: tell the cop to fuck off, act like an asshole, reach for things suddenly.
Things that DID NOT HAPPEN: I didn't get shot.
Amazing how things work, huh?
Posted by: George Will at July 21, 2016 12:30 PM (wD9H7)
I will note that Bill Clinton and George HW Bush seem to be much more than close friends and no one disputes that Bill Clinton was the CIA go to Governor. Why wasn't Hillary prosecuted for illegal acts when W was President?
Clinton stink gets on everyone including George W Bush.
Posted by: Ok at July 21, 2016 12:30 PM (Bbcs8)
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 12:30 PM (NOIQH)
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 21, 2016 12:30 PM (kdS6q)
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at July 21, 2016 12:30 PM (39g3+)
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at July 21, 2016 12:30 PM (4+VII)
http://tinyurl.com/zpr9ys7
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 12:31 PM (/m8T6)
Posted by: JackStraw at July 21, 2016 12:29 PM (/tuJf)
maybe but The FAB is to the left of Alinksy
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:31 PM (zp+j1)
Trump is the nominee. If you don't like that, you can vote for Hillary or Gary Johnson or Kinko the Kid-Loving Klown.
Hey, what about me?
Posted by: Jill Stein at July 21, 2016 12:31 PM (IqV8l)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 12:31 PM (qCMvj)
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 12:17 PM (3C84c)
It ameliorates malaise?
Posted by: Kindltot at July 21, 2016 12:31 PM (ry34m)
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at July 21, 2016 12:27 PM (4+VII)
Yes... his second wife Marla Maples (I think) and his third wife is Melania. I don't think that misses any of them.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:31 PM (3JA/M)
JUST LIKE OBAMAAAAAAAAAHHHHHIIIIIEEE!
*pant pant*
He'll kill you too, you know. He'll kill us all.
Then you'll see.
Then you'll know.
TOO LATE!!!!
Posted by: bluebonsai at July 21, 2016 12:31 PM (xOs4a)
Posted by: lightning at July 21, 2016 12:31 PM (AP+SF)
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean
Only if we're discussing the weird similarities between Edge of Tomorrow and Oblivion.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 21, 2016 12:31 PM (VY8H5)
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Cruz is also very close with popular governor, ex-governor, lt governor, and many others. I don't think last night is going to change that.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:31 PM (gmeXX)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 12:31 PM (Lyh9/)
....
Scenario 3: Trump wins. Trump sucks. Cruz primaries him as a clown and the "I told you so" clause.
Posted by: ajmojo at July 21, 2016 12:32 PM (1H9ox)
Hence the reason I will be voting for him. His best feature is that he isn't her.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 21, 2016 12:32 PM (/tuJf)
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at July 21, 2016 12:30 PM (4+VII)
her Mother Ivana did
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:32 PM (zp+j1)
Posted by: Roy at July 21, 2016 12:32 PM (hqZPQ)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 21, 2016 12:21 PM (VY8H5)
This sound like a pick-up line. "Hey baby, I'd like to put some moist condiments in your receptacle."
Posted by: OregonMuse at July 21, 2016 12:32 PM (29KZY)
Cruz has narrowed his appeal greatly, which wasn't broad to start with. Too many see him as swarmy televangelist, even while he's alienated many Evangelicals. "Constitutional conservatism" sounds nice but is incoherent as a political philosophy let alone a platform for a majority of voters to rally around. Cruz ended his campaign badly, as he became an ever more desperate catspaw for the Romney/Bush crowd. He'll never get anything done in the Senate, and there's no chance he'll get put on SCOTUS.
Posted by: Ignoramus at July 21, 2016 12:32 PM (r1fLd)
Next thing I know we are flooded by GOPe types. I say GOPe "types" because they looked like the morons I had known, but suddenly they sounded just like the GOPe.
Regardless of how vile Trump treated Cruz, they were livid Cruz didn't come crawling back and blindly support Trump.
So basically when the GOP crapped all over them, it was wrong and unforgivable.
But when it was Trump who had done it, they demanded Cruz just shut up and support their guy.
I am not seeing a difference between the GOPe and the Trump supporters.
Posted by: Tilikum KAW at July 21, 2016 12:32 PM (gmjUl)
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 21, 2016 12:24 PM (2gKX/)
Cruz speech was one that I sat and said, yeah, yeah, yeah, and then some people started yelling things, and he made a comment to them, and then he went with a vote your conscience statement and I went huh?
So I dunno.
I Would have easily voted for him if he had got the nomination.
I guess I'm put off a little by the way he comes across on the stage when speaking, but I like his political positions. A lot.
Posted by: tubal at July 21, 2016 12:32 PM (d6TTt)
Posted by: George Will at July 21, 2016 12:33 PM (wD9H7)
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Jeb's son? He supports Cruz too.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:33 PM (gmeXX)
I don't know if this will hurt Cruz or not, he wasn't exactly popular
with his party to begin with. But he had a huge chance here, and blew
it.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at July 21, 2016 12:30 PM (39g3+)
No he didn't. His supporters would not have been happy had he abandoned his principles and bent over for Trump.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:33 PM (3JA/M)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 12:33 PM (Dvmle)
787 Isn't Ivana the first wife and Ivanka the daughter?
Yes...
Posted by: donna at July 21, 2016 12:28 PM (O2RFr)
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Ivana Ivanka.
Posted by: Soona at July 21, 2016 12:33 PM (Fmupd)
Posted by: General Zod at July 21, 2016 12:03 PM (Bdeb0)
I don't crave respect from anyone but those personally close to me and certainly not indirectly from a politician I happen to favor. That said, I thought Cruz gave an excellent speech--better than most of you Trump supporters would've done if Trump had accused your Dad of complicity in the JFK assassination.
Face it: your guy alienated the daylights out of potential allies and supporters throughout the primaries. Learning nothing, he's still doing it. Calling Kaisch a loser (again) probably cost Trump Ohio. This is a close run deal. He can't afford to risk Ohio, at least not so foolishly. But what the hell, he did it anyway.
Should be remembered too that Trump initially refused to support the nominee if he didn't win the nomination. He was a total, raving asshole about it on national television. He changed his mind later when someone close to him (probably his daughter)pointed out that he might need these Republican people later.
Posted by: troyriser at July 21, 2016 12:33 PM (UWlp+)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 21, 2016 12:31 PM (VY8H5)
Cruz would have been the only choice of true conservatives to star in both of those movies.
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 12:33 PM (4ng05)
Things that DID NOT HAPPEN: I didn't get shot.
Amazing how things work, huh?
Posted by: George Will at July 21, 2016 12:30 PM (wD9H7)
Yeah, but you weren't wearing dungarees, either...
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 21, 2016 12:33 PM (2gKX/)
Posted by: OregonMuse at July 21, 2016 12:33 PM (29KZY)
Posted by: JackStraw at July 21, 2016 12:32 PM (/tuJf)
Yup. We're on the same page
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:33 PM (zp+j1)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 12:34 PM (Dvmle)
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at July 21, 2016 12:30 PM (39g3+)
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South Park - You blew it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdjkLIEtVl4
Posted by: Serenity Now! at July 21, 2016 12:34 PM (BDZWU)
Posted by: donna at July 21, 2016 12:34 PM (O2RFr)
Posted by: Ok at July 21, 2016 12:34 PM (rnH8X)
Inconcievable!
I think cops are so used to being abused and berated by drivers that when someone is polite and respectable they respond most of the time with a warning. My brother would get them every so often when he had his Mustang. He'd speed or squeal the tires out of frustration at a traffic light, and get pulled over, then get a warning because he was so polite.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at July 21, 2016 12:34 PM (39g3+)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 12:35 PM (qCMvj)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 12:35 PM (Lyh9/)
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As it is defined by this "conservative" Congress and GOP?
Yeah, I guess I am not "conservative" either.
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 12:35 PM (xOs4a)
....
Scenario 3: Trump wins. Trump sucks. Cruz primaries him as a clown and the "I told you so" clause.
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Scenario 4: Trump wins and Cruz keeps him honest to the point where we all want to vote for Trump in 2020 (even some of us who refused to vote for him in 2016). The wall gets built, no amensty, etc (all with Trump and Cruz together celebrating). Cruz leads the charge to appoint 3 great justices. All credit goes to Trump, but Cruz is ready in 2024. No one cares about what happened in 2016.
Wouldn't that be a good scenario?
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:35 PM (gmeXX)
I just can't wait for The Donald's big speech.
The wait is going to be unbearable.
I mean, it's going to be hours!
Posted by: Callous in Coldwater at July 21, 2016 12:35 PM (PbmKW)
Posted by: Buzzsaw at July 21, 2016 12:35 PM (aVYsC)
Posted by: lightning at July 21, 2016 12:31 PM (AP+SF)
Good point and mostly True, EXCEPT, The Dems will use what Cruz said in a TV Add. And Cruz should have been aware of that. They have already used in Official Campaign Tweets
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:35 PM (zp+j1)
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:31 PM (gmeXX)
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Yep.
"Many others" including the grass roots of the state party.
Posted by: RioBravo at July 21, 2016 12:36 PM (NUqwG)
Posted by: lowtech redneck at July 21, 2016 12:36 PM (KF8B+)
Oh for pete's sakes! Ivanka/Ivana, who gives a crap?
Their son was going to boarding school for the first time. He was 8 or 9 yrs old.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 12:36 PM (iQIUe)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 21, 2016 12:31 PM (VY8H5)
SciFi movies starring Tom Cruise that involve aliens? I saw both and thought they were both Ok. Didn't feel like they were oddly similar, beyond the genre.
Posted by: Barack Obama at July 21, 2016 12:36 PM (KUaJL)
This sound like a pick-up line. "Hey baby, I'd like to put some moist condiments in your receptacle."
It's Michael Moore's go-to line whenever he's at an Arby's.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at July 21, 2016 12:36 PM (X6fMO)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 12:34 PM (Dvmle)
Yup
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:36 PM (zp+j1)
Posted by: Kevin C at July 21, 2016 12:36 PM (AAK04)
Don't forget "Branch Trumpidians" That had to be my favorite.
Not sure if the poster thinks us "Branch Trumpidians" are mindless drones or we deserve to die in a fire while taking gun fire from our own goober'mint?
Possibly Both?
Posted by: Tim in Illinois. at July 21, 2016 12:36 PM (WVsWD)
832 This thread is starting to load funky.
And smell funky too...
Posted by: donna at July 21, 2016 12:34 PM (O2RFr)
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Sorry. With this no-pants thing, there's no buffers.
Posted by: Soona at July 21, 2016 12:37 PM (Fmupd)
Powerful video. That guy could be the long lost son of Pamela Geller.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 12:37 PM (bpZlE)
Very sad indeed.
Posted by: Kreplach at July 21, 2016 12:37 PM (e7A1N)
Can't we all be happy that this at least marks the end of the Bush Dynasty?
And I have to say, Trump's kids are much better people than half of Reagan's kids.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at July 21, 2016 12:37 PM (hqZPQ)
Their son was going to boarding school for the first time. He was 8 or 9 yrs old.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 12:36 PM (iQIUe)
Would you rather talk about Cruz and his dad? Or 2 good looking vimen?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:37 PM (zp+j1)
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I wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then.
Posted by: Bob Seger at July 21, 2016 12:37 PM (9mTYi)
Posted by: runner at July 21, 2016 12:37 PM (c6/9Q)
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Ivanka has a pretty good everything, near as I can tell.
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 12:38 PM (/m8T6)
Posted by: Eli Cash at July 21, 2016 12:38 PM (Nrf6R)
Posted by: Buzzsaw at July 21, 2016 12:35 PM (aVYsC)
She was the only choice of any true conservative. No doubt. That pesky citizenship thing. Gotta get that sorted out. She should have endorsed Trump. She chose the low road.
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 12:38 PM (4ng05)
We, the commenters of AOSHQ, need to unionize. We are being neglected. We demand:
shorter thread lengths!
doggehs/kittehs!
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 12:38 PM (iQIUe)
Perry backed Dewhurst. Cruz won the primary and then he backed Cruz. Bushes are still pretty infleuntial in Texas and they do NOT like Cruz
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 12:38 PM (Dvmle)
Posted by: Bob Seger at July 21, 2016 12:39 PM (9mTYi)
Posted by: tubal at July 21, 2016 12:32 PM (d6TTt)
That's where I am. I like his positions, but fuck how hard is it to say vote republican. I should not need to parse your speech and get my decoder ring out of the crackerjacks to read secret messages. Too slick and totally transparent.
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 21, 2016 12:39 PM (2gKX/)
Posted by: buzzion at July 21, 2016 12:39 PM (bMG0w)
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at July 21, 2016 12:34 PM (39g3+)
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I figure a trooper who spends his days pulling people over for speeding has heard every lie in the book, or people who play dumb. Huh? What? Me speed? No way, the speedometer must be broken, I never speed. So when I say, yeah you got me, I was speeding, it has to be a nice breath of fresh air. Imagine being lied to all day long, someone says the truth you're like, whoa I should be lenient with this guy.
Posted by: George Will at July 21, 2016 12:39 PM (wD9H7)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at July 21, 2016 12:39 PM (X6fMO)
opportunity on the world stage to step up and be a conservative leader
like Reagan did in 1976. He could have been the voice that pushed the
party in the direction of conservatism, making a strong case for what
has to be done in terms of liberty and the constitution. He could have
been the guy that pulled the party together for a specific cause.
Instead he just aired his grievances.
This is why people say the better man and the bigger man and all
that when someone ignores petty and small people, pushes past insults,
and forges forward toward a better goal. All the stuff people rightly
complain about Trump being easily upset and short fuse and all that...
Cruz demonstrated he was, too. Its sad how small our leaders have
shrunk to.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at July 21, 2016 12:27 PM (39g3+)
CT... Cruz did exactly what Reagan did in '76. I will remind you that Reagan also refused to endorse Ford (or campaign for him afterward) and instead talked about Republican principles and the importance of standing for them.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:39 PM (3JA/M)
Where did I say that? Usually, when you want to change something you support people and policies that you favor.
I fail to understand the logic of saying I want the government to be more conservative so I will vote for someone who isn't in the least conservative. I hope like hell that Trump will defeat Hillary because she is flat out evil but I'm not counting on enjoying the Trump years very much either.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 21, 2016 12:39 PM (/tuJf)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:14 PM (zp+j1)
Agreed.
However- there was no "Non Endorsement". Even taken out of context, "Don't stay home in November. Come out and vote your conscience" is not a "non endorsement"
In context, "Congratulations", "Freedom", Build a Wall", "Obama and Hillary are liars who don't share our values", "Don't stay home in November", "Vote your conscience up and down the ticket", "This is your change to take your government back and remain free", "If you don't how are you going to explain yourself to your children or the daughter of a cop who died while protecting the free speech of people who mocked him"
That is not a "non endorsement". That is not supporting Hillary.
...or we could take the media spin, that was prepared in advance of the speech, and get behind people who necessitated Cruz's wife to be escorted out for her own safety.
Once more:
Option A: Freedom, Freedom of speech
Option B: I won, therefore you will shut up and get in line or I will silence you and threaten your safety and the safety of your wife and family.
Pick one.
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 12:39 PM (71OEY)
Posted by: Kindltot at July 21, 2016 12:39 PM (ry34m)
Very sad indeed.
Posted by: Kreplach at July 21, 2016 12:37 PM (e7A1N)
Yes, it's all very sad. Thank you for your concern.
Posted by: troyriser at July 21, 2016 12:39 PM (UWlp+)
That's where I am. I like his positions, but fuck how hard is it to say vote republican. I should not need to parse your speech and get my decoder ring out of the crackerjacks to read secret messages. Too slick and totally transparent.
And He knew what the media would do....
Posted by: donna at July 21, 2016 12:39 PM (O2RFr)
shorter thread lengths!
doggehs/kittehs!
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang!
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I just want a damn T-shirt.
Posted by: Shirtless Hobo at July 21, 2016 12:40 PM (9mTYi)
Posted by: Barack Obama
Isn't there a golf course somewhere that needs to be ruined?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 21, 2016 12:40 PM (VY8H5)
shorter thread lengths!
doggehs/kittehs!
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 12:38 PM (iQIUe)
We blew the opportunity by not voting for Ted Cruz.
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 12:40 PM (4ng05)
then he backed Cruz. Bushes are still pretty infleuntial in Texas and
they do NOT like Cruz
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 12:38 PM (Dvmle)
That doesn't seem to have hurt him thus far.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:40 PM (3JA/M)
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at July 21, 2016 12:41 PM (hqZPQ)
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Perry backed the sitting lt governnor who holds a lot of the power. That was a smart political play, but it was not enthusiastic support. In any event, I think Perry's influence whatever it was is coming to an end. Not sure where he necessarily goes from here.
Most of the Bush clan doesn't like him, but their influence in Texas is pretty small at this point. Perry beat them back pretty easily. And the only Bush with a future in Texas supports Cruz.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:41 PM (gmeXX)
Maybe. But whatever the issue is, Hillary is less conservative than Trump. If you don't understand that, well....I can't help you.
Posted by: George Will at July 21, 2016 12:41 PM (wD9H7)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 12:41 PM (Dvmle)
But that would be plagiarism.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 21, 2016 12:41 PM (dkHoZ)
shorter thread lengths!
doggehs/kittehs!
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 12:38 PM (iQIUe)
ValuRite and hobo beating sticks more like:-P
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:41 PM (3JA/M)
Why do so many in Washington take an instant dislike to Ted Cruz?
It saves time.
I voted for Ted in the primary. I even sent Ted a little money. I am done with him.
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at July 21, 2016 12:42 PM (4+VII)
So if Trump gets elected President does he turn out to be another Nixon or another Lincoln?
Posted by: Depressed in Denver at July 21, 2016 12:42 PM (PbmKW)
Posted by: Martin Crane at July 21, 2016 12:42 PM (XIXhw)
Posted by: Depressed in Denver at July 21, 2016 12:42 PM
Either is better than another Clinton
Posted by: donna at July 21, 2016 12:42 PM (O2RFr)
Ted has been the only person to continue to have a pair of balls in the current political world of spineless fucks like Mitch McConnell. Way to go Ted!
Posted by: Psycotte at July 21, 2016 12:43 PM (K64zx)
Posted by: Depressed in Denver at July 21, 2016 12:42 PM (PbmKW)
If he turned out to be Ted Cruz, everybody would be happy again. Just sayin'
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 12:43 PM (4ng05)
Very sad indeed.
Posted by: Kreplach
****
What's sad is that you are no different from the GOPe.
Posted by: Tilikum KAW at July 21, 2016 12:43 PM (ID2Wz)
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at July 21, 2016 12:43 PM (hqZPQ)
Pence does nothing to help him in OH, PA, FL, CO or NV.
Posted by: George Will at July 21, 2016 12:43 PM (wD9H7)
Only 8 episodes, they're all under an hour, so easy to plow through, if you're motivated. Premise is that a government facility in the 80s is doing experiments and unlocks some paranormal stuff.
They resolved the central issue at the end, but left enough open at the end where they could foreseeably pick it up where they left off in season 2. I wouldn't be upset if they do an American Horror Story kind of thing where each season is a discrete story.
Worth the watch. Rather creepy (think X-files creepy), and with some startling moments, but not really a true horror show.
Posted by: Barack Obama at July 21, 2016 12:44 PM (KUaJL)
Poste
Don't know, it's a crapshoot. The only sure thing would be a vote for Clinton.
Posted by: tubal at July 21, 2016 12:44 PM (d6TTt)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 12:44 PM (Dvmle)
It obvioulsy was an intentional non endorsement and the fact that, that is all anyone is talking about today proves it.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:44 PM (zp+j1)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 12:26 PM (Dvmle)
As opposed to your insistence that Cruz betrayed Trump and switch his speech at last minute?
Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at July 21, 2016 12:44 PM (HnB/8)
You misunderstand. He didn't have to support Trump. He could have just ignored him. He had a chance to give the speech of his lifetime on principles of conservatism, how America is going wrong and needs a change, how that change should be back to the constitution, and what the GOP needs to do.
He could have stepped up to be a leader, ignored the petty fool in his way, and shown the party what they should be like just like Ronald Reagan did in 1976. Instead, he decided to roll in the mud, too.
It was his chance, bottom of the 9th, game tied, bases loaded, with a fat hanging curve ball down the middle of the plate, and he watched it go by for the third strike.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at July 21, 2016 12:44 PM (39g3+)
Oblivion didn't have much of a plot. They changed the plot significantly from the book they based Edge of Tomorrow on. But kept the main line. The book was better but was a Greek Comedy (meaning not everyone died: "what is the difference between a greek tragedy and a greek comedy?").
Posted by: Ok at July 21, 2016 12:45 PM (Bbcs8)
Posted by: Depressed in Denver at July 21, 2016 12:42 PM (PbmKW)
Trump isn't fit to wash the jock of either.
Posted by: troyriser at July 21, 2016 12:45 PM (UWlp+)
Posted by: George Will at July 21, 2016 12:45 PM (wD9H7)
Posted by: Mary Clogginstien from Br4attleboro, VT at July 21, 2016 12:45 PM (NuElX)
And just as we've all been saying whenever people compare Trump to Reagan---Trump is no Reagan. Neither is Cruz
Cruz should gave simply said, "Vote for Trump." Or he could have stayed home--like Jeb.
If he was chafed about Trump's dopey antics about his father and JFK, he should have punched him out.
What Cruz did was akin to going to a wedding and proposing a toast to the bride and groom--and then implying that your dick is bigger than the groom's and then not wishing them good luck.
Posted by: JoeF. at July 21, 2016 12:45 PM (xjgl2)
Posted by: Christopher Taylor
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I did a daylong ride-along with the local PD. An hour of that was doing radar work. EVERY single one of the stopee's had some absurd excuse, and they were all going 10+ mph over the limit.
Embarrassing, really, to listen to the stuff.
My favorite was a Prius driver doing 89 in a 55 zone. She was "..trying to make up time because I got caught at a couple of traffic lights".
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 21, 2016 12:45 PM (9mTYi)
Me too!
Posted by: donna at July 21, 2016 12:46 PM (O2RFr)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 12:46 PM (Dvmle)
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:39 PM (3JA/M)
Exactly.
This isn't about endorsements or non endorsements.
It is 100%, "You will shut up, get in line, and declare your undying loyalty and fealty to our man, or we will punish you and your family, silence you by force and threats, then ostracize you into obscurity".
I don't get it. Everyone is all "freedom of speech" about Milo getting banned from Twitter (clue bat: there is no freedom of speech on Twitter. There are no rights other than whatever Twitter decides. It is a private platform created for the sole purpose of turning YOU into a product. If you don't like that, you can pay for your own platform). Then, everyone takes to Twitter chanting for Cruz or anyone else they dislike to be silenced.
Enjoy your cognitive dissonance.
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 12:46 PM (71OEY)
Posted by: Roland [OMITTED] at July 21, 2016 12:47 PM (QM5S2)
Posted by: Escaping El Paso at July 21, 2016 12:47 PM (PbmKW)
Posted by: lindafell TEXIT!! at July 21, 2016 12:47 PM (xVgrA)
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at July 21, 2016 12:47 PM (hqZPQ)
No he didn't. He failed to do that, he failed to make the case, he failed to bring it to the American people. he whined about being treated mean and *wink wink* said don't vote for the nominee. That's not what Reagan did at all. The man had a golden opportunity, and blew it.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at July 21, 2016 12:47 PM (39g3+)
I am concerned, I liked Cruz.
I had hoped that he would have been able to put aside the primary fight and be part of a unified effort to make sure Hillary Clinton does not become POTUS, he was not able to do so, sadly.
He also upstaged the speakers that followed especially the VP nominee and became a distraction and the center of attention.
Overall a spectacularly bad descison on his part.
Posted by: Kreplach at July 21, 2016 12:47 PM (e7A1N)
gets social conservative cred. Great! So now Trump will win Alabama and
Mississippi by 17% instead of by 12% without him.
Pence does nothing to help him in OH, PA, FL, CO or NV.
Posted by: George Will at July 21, 2016 12:43 PM (wD9H7)
After Pence caved to homosexual advocates and insisted on a religious freedom bill that contained no actual freedom, Pence has no social conservative cred that I can see.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:47 PM (3JA/M)
Posted by: tubal at July 21, 2016 12:48 PM (d6TTt)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 12:48 PM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: JoeF. at July 21, 2016 12:45 PM (xjgl2)
Another thing he did is that he telegraphed what he'd likely do if ever he had a choice between doing what is right for him and what is right for the country.
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 12:48 PM (4ng05)
I was wrong.
Cruz was petty and petulant. Which is very disappointing. I really thought he was more mature than that.
Posted by: BurtTC at July 21, 2016 12:48 PM (kJslv)
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Yes and no. Some donors sure, but there is a lot of money in Texas and Trump isn't as popular here as people would think. And the Bush's don't like Trump either. I actually wonder if Ted actually moved up in Bush world last night.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:48 PM (gmeXX)
Posted by: Roland
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Yeah, and in dog years, it's older than Vic.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 21, 2016 12:48 PM (9mTYi)
Posted by: Psycotte at July 21, 2016 12:43 PM (K64zx)
Balls? It seemed more passive aggressive than anything.
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 21, 2016 12:48 PM (2gKX/)
No he didn't. He failed to do that, he failed to make the case, he
failed to bring it to the American people. he whined about being
treated mean and *wink wink* said don't vote for the nominee. That's
not what Reagan did at all. The man had a golden opportunity, and blew
it.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at July 21, 2016 12:47 PM (39g3+)
There was no whining in his speech.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:49 PM (3JA/M)
Posted by: tubal at July 21, 2016 12:48 PM (d6TTt)
In the end they are all mindless lemmings and will fall in line and support The FAB
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:49 PM (zp+j1)
What an ass he is.
Posted by: keena at July 21, 2016 12:49 PM (RiTnx)
Posted by: JoeF. at July 21, 2016 12:49 PM (xjgl2)
Fine. Guess I'm the one to do what must be done.
/unleashes the flaming emus
Posted by: Brother Cavil, down with Eph 6:12-13 at July 21, 2016 12:49 PM (9krrF)
Horrifying to think that there's a Bush with political prospects *anywhere*.
Posted by: torquewrench at July 21, 2016 12:49 PM (noWW6)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 12:49 PM (Dvmle)
Cruz is a dick.The only purpose behind that steaming pile of shit he left on stage last night was to try and bait Trump into going off the rails in his speech tonight and damaging his own campaign.
Posted by: Flawless Male Logic at July 21, 2016 12:49 PM (lKyWE)
Fn Gitmo trials are still going on. Talk about a goldmine for the defense attys. The taxpayer is paying $$$$ for their delaying tactics. They know that their clients will be sentenced to death so its delay delay delay. They live and they take in the filthy lucre.
https://twitter.com/carolrosenberg
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 12:49 PM (iQIUe)
Don't lost your head.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at July 21, 2016 12:49 PM (vP09u)
Exactly.
This isn't about endorsements or non endorsements.
It is 100%, "You will shut up, get in line, and declare your undying
loyalty and fealty to our man, or we will punish you and your family,
silence you by force and threats, then ostracize you into obscurity".
I don't get it. Everyone is all "freedom of speech" about Milo
getting banned from Twitter (clue bat: there is no freedom of speech on
Twitter. There are no rights other than whatever Twitter decides. It is a
private platform created for the sole purpose of turning YOU into a
product. If you don't like that, you can pay for your own platform).
Then, everyone takes to Twitter chanting for Cruz or anyone else they
dislike to be silenced.
Enjoy your cognitive dissonance.
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 12:46 PM (71OEY)
--Charitably, its just the pure tribalism asserting itself now. As he acknowledged, Trump could shoot someone on the street and not lose measurable support among his tribe.
Posted by: Revenant at July 21, 2016 12:50 PM (3DSAh)
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at July 21, 2016 12:50 PM (vP09u)
Posted by: Roland [OMITTED] at July 21, 2016 12:50 PM (QM5S2)
gets social conservative cred. Great! So now Trump will win Alabama and
Mississippi by 17% instead of by 12% without him.
Pence does nothing to help him in OH, PA, FL, CO or NV.
Posted by: George Will at July 21, 2016 12:43 PM (wD9H7)
After Pence caved to homosexual advocates and insisted on a religious freedom bill that contained no actual freedom, Pence has no social conservative cred that I can see.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:47 PM (3JA/M)
**********
So it's an even worse selection then. This is what kind of scares me about Trump, he doesn't seem to understand these basic things that the typical commentator here fully understands. In his mind he probably thought, I need help with SoCons, quick who is a SoCon...Pence? OK, let's do it, without thinking through the implications of who Pence is.
Posted by: George Will at July 21, 2016 12:50 PM (wD9H7)
Posted by: lindafell TEXIT!! at July 21, 2016 12:50 PM (xVgrA)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 12:50 PM (Lyh9/)
wasn't exactly popular with his party to begin with. But he had a huge
chance here, and blew it.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at July 21, 2016 12:30 PM (39g3+)
Christopher, you are verbal and thoughtful. It is easy to say, "he done fncked up," but what would have made you happy?
Posted by: Kindltot at July 21, 2016 12:51 PM (ry34m)
Posted by: JoeF. at July 21, 2016 12:49 PM (xjgl2)
___
Ask a white Hispanic.
Posted by: George Will at July 21, 2016 12:51 PM (wD9H7)
F**K the the MFM.
Posted by: dananjcon at July 21, 2016 12:51 PM (NpXoL)
Posted by: Phil at July 21, 2016 12:51 PM (G1xDw)
======================
Nixon created the EPA and Lincoln led the Union to victory during the Civil War.
Trump hasn't even been elected, yet, so I'm hoping he'll be at least somewheres in between.
Posted by: mrp at July 21, 2016 12:51 PM (JBggj)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:51 PM (zp+j1)
If you're explaining, you're losing. He's smart enough to have made himself clear to begin with.
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 12:51 PM (evdj2)
Very sad indeed.
Posted by: Kreplach at July 21, 2016 12:37 PM (e7A1N)
There's that wishful thinking again.....Ted Cruz is going to be a pain in your ass for a long time to come, barring an early death. His floor is still very high, even if this turns out to be a fatal blow to his Presidential ambitions.
Posted by: lowtech redneck at July 21, 2016 12:51 PM (KF8B+)
Posted by: Roland [OMITTED] at July 21, 2016 12:50 PM (QM5S2)
We should just take it upon ourselves and change the subject.
I know! Ted Cruz.
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 12:51 PM (4ng05)
proposing a toast to the bride and groom--and then implying that your
dick is bigger than the groom's and then not wishing them good luck.
Posted by: JoeF. at July 21, 2016 12:45 PM (xjgl2)
Another thing he did is that he telegraphed what he'd likely do if
ever he had a choice between doing what is right for him and what is
right for the country.
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 12:48 PM (4ng05)
This wasn't a wedding and it wasn't Trump's party even though he is the nominee. Cruz was speaking to the party advocates (the ones not from New York at least) there and that is exactly what he should have done.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:51 PM (3JA/M)
Posted by: JoeF. at July 21, 2016 12:45 PM (xjgl2)
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That only works if the bride knows your dick is bigger than the groom's. Revenge is a "self" event.
Posted by: Soona at July 21, 2016 12:52 PM (Fmupd)
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Ha. Well that may be true.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:52 PM (gmeXX)
Posted by: JoeF. at July 21, 2016 12:49 PM (xjgl2)
I would say it has hand waving during Mass, but that's a guess. Probably OK to go to IHOP in KC too.
Posted by: tubal at July 21, 2016 12:52 PM (d6TTt)
Posted by: Christopher Taylor
****
The GOPe is smiling over your comments. Welcome to their club.
Posted by: Tilikum KAW at July 21, 2016 12:52 PM (ID2Wz)
Anyone who thinks Cruz is going to vote for Hillary has a sub par intelligence.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 12:52 PM (bpZlE)
Posted by: dananjcon at July 21, 2016 12:52 PM (NpXoL)
He is wicked smart, but still has a lot of learning to do. Harry Reid got the best of him once, I doubt it would happen again.
There is a saying about diplomacy. "A diplomat is someone who can tell you to got to hell and make you look forward to the trip."
Cruz's speech apparently failed on that point. He still is a work in progress, but he is young and has time to learn.
Meanwhile, no sense tearing each other to pieces.
Posted by: Jinx the Cat at July 21, 2016 12:52 PM (wZxsP)
Posted by: George Will at July 21, 2016 12:52 PM (wD9H7)
In the weird era of Dope Frank, it's not even clear what a Catholic is any more.
Posted by: torquewrench at July 21, 2016 12:52 PM (noWW6)
Lincoln was a tyrant. Read history. Suspended habeas corpus. Lincoln was a quintessential politician. google "lincoln had opponents arrested"
Lets pray that whoever is elected benefits "me and mine" and that we are protected "from everything and everybody including me and my friends and family".
I've been the one holding me back.
:-)
Posted by: Ok at July 21, 2016 12:53 PM (rnH8X)
I fail to understand the logic of saying I want the government to be more conservative so I will vote for someone who isn't in the least conservative.
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I am thinking that banning Muslim immigration and building a border wall aren't progressive ideas.
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 12:53 PM (xOs4a)
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Part of the problem is that these conventions have turned into nothing but coronations. Doesn't seem to be working out so well. Maybe a few more debates and arguments would be helpful.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:53 PM (gmeXX)
Posted by: Jinx the Cat at July 21, 2016 12:52 PM (wZxsP)
But people enjoy it so! :^(
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 12:53 PM (bpZlE)
Posted by: JoeF. at July 21, 2016 12:53 PM (xjgl2)
Now it appears eye surgery is as risky as all in with a pair of deuces.
Posted by: Headless Body of Agnew at July 21, 2016 12:53 PM (FtrY1)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:53 PM (zp+j1)
Posted by: dananjcon at July 21, 2016 12:52 PM (NpXoL)
You! You are the reason Ted Cruz is not the nominee!
Bastard!
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 12:54 PM (4ng05)
Posted by: George Will at July 21, 2016 12:54 PM (wD9H7)
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So, bow and suck my dick in public or stay home and shut up? Funny, I didn't hear you or anyone praising the Bush's for doing so. I did hear a lot about "babies" and "sore losers".
>>> If he was chafed about Trump's dopey antics about his father and JFK, he should have punched him out.
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Ah, yes. Rather than be magnanimous, congratulate your opponent, endorse his "build a wall" policy, and call for everyone not to stay home... Cruz punch people. Do you agree when BLM people do this? Why don't we all just murder people who offend us?
>>> What Cruz did was akin to going to a wedding and proposing a toast to the bride and groom--and then implying that your dick is bigger than the groom's and then not wishing them good luck.
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Did you even watch or read the speech? "Congratulations Donald", "We all need to stand for freedom", "Hillary and Obama are liars and make us less safe", "Build a wall", "Don't stay home, get out and vote".
Exactly what part of that is "my dick is bigger"?
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 12:54 PM (71OEY)
Posted by: JoeF. at July 21, 2016 12:49 PM (xjgl2)
"The second shift was religious. At Hanover, Pence attended a
nondenominational fellowship group and converted to evangelical
Christianity."
from indianapolismonthly.com
Posted by: Our Country Is Screwed - Sorry Ben, we f*cked it up at July 21, 2016 12:55 PM (jxbfJ)
Probably more like Benjamin Harrison.
Posted by: Roland [OMITTED] at July 21, 2016 12:55 PM (QM5S2)
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 12:55 PM (/m8T6)
Posted by: Average Joe at July 21, 2016 12:55 PM (OvkSw)
Posted by: dananjcon at July 21, 2016 12:52 PM (NpXoL)
So you go around telling everyone the good news of how great it is to be an alcoholic?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 12:55 PM (bpZlE)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 12:55 PM (Dvmle)
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The original reason was to come together, debate and select a nominee. I'm not saying go back to complete contested conventions, but perhaps more debate and less coronation would be better all around?
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:55 PM (gmeXX)
After Pence caved to homosexual advocates and insisted on a religious freedom bill that contained no actual freedom, Pence has no social conservative cred that I can see.
Posted by: redbanzai
And yet the left claims he is an extremist social conservative.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at July 21, 2016 12:55 PM (IqV8l)
Posted by: George Will at July 21, 2016 12:55 PM (wD9H7)
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 12:56 PM (evdj2)
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 12:55 PM (/m8T6)
wait ,what ?? this is an art thread ?
Posted by: runner at July 21, 2016 12:56 PM (c6/9Q)
But if the bride knew your dick was bigger and still chose the other asshole, I guess size doesn't matter in the end....
Posted by: JoeF. at July 21, 2016 12:56 PM (xjgl2)
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 12:55 PM (/m8T6)
No, but this will because it's not an art thread.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 12:56 PM (bpZlE)
Take you're own advice and read History. When you're doing it try not apply it in today's context.
Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at July 21, 2016 12:56 PM (HnB/8)
Posted by: Flawless Male Logic at July 21, 2016 12:49 PM (lKyWE)
I don't think Trump needs any help going off the rails.TakeTrump's recent NATO remarks, for example, or his'loser' comments aboutKasich, governor of a state he absolutely must win in order to win the presidency. And then of course there were Trump'sclaims during the primaries. His claim that Rafael Cruz was complicit in the JFK assassination, while considered completely within bounds of reason by Trump supporters, was considered pretty much off-the-rails by everyone else.
Your guy is more than slightly deranged--and not in a happy 'crazy like a fox' way, either.
Posted by: troyriser at July 21, 2016 12:56 PM (UWlp+)
Exactly what part of that is "my dick is bigger"?
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 12:54 PM (71OEY)
When comparing his to Hillary's?
Posted by: Our Country Is Screwed - Sorry Ben, we f*cked it up at July 21, 2016 12:56 PM (jxbfJ)
Trump: a stupid move to have him speak
Posted by: George Will at July 21, 2016 12:54 PM (wD9H7)
Cruz did exactly what he should have and Trump had absolutely no choice about whether Cruz would speak or not.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:56 PM (3JA/M)
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The original reason was to come together, debate and select a nominee. I'm not saying go back to complete contested conventions, but perhaps more debate and less coronation would be better all around?
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:55 PM (gmeXX)
What it was and what it is today are 2 different things. And TV is mostly reponsible for that
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:57 PM (zp+j1)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 12:57 PM (Dvmle)
I wasn't necessarily talking about his just his Presidential ambitions, I was talking about his Senate career as well.
He pissed off a great many people last night, people who he will need on his side if he would like to continue being a Senator.
Very sad and completely unnecessary.
Posted by: Kreplach at July 21, 2016 12:57 PM (e7A1N)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 12:56 PM (bpZlE)
If we could only figure out what the thread is about...
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 12:57 PM (4ng05)
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 12:57 PM (evdj2)
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at July 21, 2016 12:58 PM (WTSFk)
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Yup. Funny how people one minute chant "freedom", "small government" and "state's rights"... then bow to strong man dictators who suspend rights and use the power of the government (in Lincoln's case, even the U.S. military) to silence dissent.
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 12:58 PM (71OEY)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 21, 2016 12:58 PM (bzd8I)
Posted by: lowtech redneck at July 21, 2016 12:58 PM (KF8B+)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 21, 2016 12:58 PM (bpZlE)
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 12:58 PM (4ng05)
Let me knead up in your dough
I'm your pastry chef baby!
Let me knead all up in your dough
'Cause if it wasn't for a big leg woman and two scoops of ice cream
I might not be able to bust a nut topping no mo'
--Trigglypuff Blues
Thank you!
Posted by: Fritz at July 21, 2016 12:59 PM (2Mnv1)
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:56 PM (3JA/M)
you keep saying that but Trump controlled the convention and certainly could have prevented Cruz from speaking. It might have hurt him politically but he could have stopped him if he had chose to go that route
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:59 PM (zp+j1)
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at July 21, 2016 12:59 PM (WTSFk)
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 12:59 PM (xOs4a)
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:59 PM (gmeXX)
Posted by: Barack Obama at July 21, 2016 12:59 PM (KUaJL)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 12:59 PM (qCMvj)
Posted by: Ignoramus at July 21, 2016 01:00 PM (r1fLd)
Look, what Cruz did was stand firm in his beliefs and ideals. Did he fall in line with the RNC? NO. Did he hurt his future political aspirations? Possibly. But you know what? He went home last night with a clear conscience. Don't like him? Fine. But admire him for not caving in on what he believes in to just "go along". Going along is how we have the "charlie foxtrot" we currently have in Washington.
Posted by: Our Country Is Screwed - Sorry Ben, we f*cked it up at July 21, 2016 01:00 PM (jxbfJ)
He could have scheduled him at 8AM.
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 01:00 PM (evdj2)
... going to embarrass all his supporters if Cruz is going to come close to satisfying Cruz's ambition.
I know this because Cruz is a politician.
Rush says this is why Rush doesn't endorse anyone in a primary. Wisdom from the radio.
Posted by: Ok at July 21, 2016 01:00 PM (rnH8X)
the bride and groom--and then implying that your dick is bigger than the
groom's and then not wishing them good luck."
more like congratulating the happy couple then implying that he slept with the bride, and then pointedly telling her that he is still available
Posted by: runner at July 21, 2016 01:00 PM (c6/9Q)
Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at July 21, 2016 01:00 PM (HnB/8)
The only reason to stop these mergers is the kabuki show gets harder to carry on, meaning that fewer companies still living makes it hard to claim health insurance is still a "private business" activity.
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 01:00 PM (/m8T6)
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 01:00 PM (xOs4a)
I understand that the Facebook crowd are forwarding around hand-wringing screeds to the effect that Indiana has a huge HIV-AIDS problem because of "Mike Pence's war on women".
I'm not making this up.
Posted by: torquewrench at July 21, 2016 01:00 PM (noWW6)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 12:53 PM (zp+j1)
Actually no that is not the only reason for it to exist. Before the last 20 years or so, contention was expected and considered healthy.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 01:00 PM (3JA/M)
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 12:59 PM (gmeXX)
Now you're just trying to start an argument.
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 01:00 PM (4ng05)
964 Cruz: a total dick move
Trump: a stupid move to have him speak
Posted by: George Will at July 21, 2016 12:54 PM (wD9H7)
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I think Trump has been magnanimous in letting the other primary candidates speak. If he was truly the tyrant some people think he is, he wouldn't have allowed such a thing.
Besides, from what I've seen so far, Trump isn't afraid of a difference in opinion.
Posted by: Soona at July 21, 2016 01:00 PM (Fmupd)
It does when Ace runs around with that whore called Twitter.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 01:00 PM (3C84c)
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at July 21, 2016 01:01 PM (WTSFk)
Ace is probably reading this
What is the 'ab crack' and is it really achievable?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/beauty/body/what-is-the-ab-crack-and-is-it-really-achievable/
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 01:01 PM (qCMvj)
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 01:00 PM (evdj2)
LMAO or that.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 01:01 PM (zp+j1)
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at July 21, 2016 01:01 PM (WTSFk)
Posted by: Roland [OMITTED] at July 21, 2016 01:01 PM (QM5S2)
He's not banning Muslims. Will never happen. And I'll believe the wall when I see it and it's not a particularly conservative idea. Border security and enforcing immigration laws is and I'd like Trump to explain in detail his plan not just blather on about a wall that Mexico will pay for.
Border security is what I'm interested in not some promise of a wall that will never get built. We've had the Secure Fence Act approved since 2006 and 10 years later, no fence. I'd also like some detail on his deportation plan other than kick them all out and let the good ones back in.
Trump spent the years since 2012 ripping Romney for being too mean regarding immigration right up until he announced his candidacy and pulled a 180. I don't believe a thing he says because he will say anything.
As I said, I'll vote for him because of his opponent but getting me to say anything positive about the guy is a step to far.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 21, 2016 01:01 PM (/tuJf)
I don't think his Senate career is in any real danger, but I guess we'll see.
Posted by: lowtech redneck at July 21, 2016 01:01 PM (KF8B+)
Posted by: Ok at July 21, 2016 01:00 PM (rnH8X)
Rush has been gobbling up Trump for months now, it's clear who endorses.
Posted by: spypeach at July 21, 2016 01:01 PM (nyYhO)
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 01:01 PM (gmeXX)
Almost a thousand comments? I think I may have to forego reading them all.
By the time I get up (late, lately), track down Vic's news and follow some of his links, check through the headlines and follow some of those links, then scan for http in the comments to see all the good stuff commenters link to, and then get to the art thread...
...the thread is ginormous or Ace has finally awakened, and...
...it's time for me to go do other things.
I really have to start getting up earlier. Gets too hot too soon these days.
Hi, folks, anyway.
Posted by: mindful webworker - just in time at July 21, 2016 01:01 PM (XVF2z)
Posted by: Mary Clogginstien from Br4attleboro, VT at July 21, 2016 01:02 PM (NuElX)
Trump does not know how to not be low class and slimy.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 12:18 PM (3JA/M)
Yes, Trump also said it was a shame the media was ignoring the fact that Rafael Cruz was with Oswald right before the shooting.
Bugfuck crazypants. That's our nominee. Still better than Hillary, but not anyone to celebrate.
Posted by: stace...TEXIT at July 21, 2016 01:02 PM (ozZau)
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 12:58 PM (71OEY)
The only downside to Lincoln's presidency was that it didn't last long enough for him to beat the fucking Confederacy twice.
Posted by: troyriser at July 21, 2016 01:02 PM (UWlp+)
Posted by: musical jolly chimp
How can you tell?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 21, 2016 01:02 PM (VY8H5)
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 01:00 PM (xOs4a)
Gotta give you that one.
Is anyone (other than Godzilla) more awesome than Ted Cruz?
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 01:02 PM (4ng05)
Posted by: lowtech redneck at July 21, 2016 01:03 PM (KF8B+)
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 12:55 PM (/m8T6)
No, but this will because it's not an art thread."
Ace is busy naming names on Twitter.
Posted by: Benji Carver at July 21, 2016 01:03 PM (OD2ni)
Have a flank steak in the crock pot, ready when I get back, with corn on the cob already to go. And cantaloupe.
life goes on.
Posted by: tubal at July 21, 2016 01:03 PM (d6TTt)
.....
Judging by his remarks and his supporters, I am going with Barack Obama.
"I WON". "We are going to punish our enemies and reward our friends". "If they bring a knife, we'll bring a gun". "At some point, you've made too much money". "I don't need Congress. I have a pen and a phone". "After the election, I will be more flexible".
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 01:03 PM (71OEY)
competing there, and all pricing is approved by the government, so no
competing there."
It was better when Directive 10-289 was merely in a fictional novel.
Posted by: torquewrench at July 21, 2016 01:03 PM (noWW6)
Thursday.
Speaking to the official Cuban Prensa Latina agency, Assad declined to be drawn on whether he would have liked to see Erdogan ousted in last week's coup attempt.
Erdogan has regularly called for Assad to leave office since the Syrian conflict erupted in March 2011, and Damascus accuses Turkey's government of support for "terrorism".
"We don't interfere, we don't make the mistake to say that Erdogan should go or stay. This is a Turkish issue and the Turkish people have to decide," Assad said, according to a transcript of the interview on Syria's state news agency website.
Funny shit. The pot calling the kettle black
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 21, 2016 01:03 PM (zp+j1)
Posted by: Hillary Clinton at July 21, 2016 01:03 PM (HSmrB)
It was self-serving -- hey look at me! -- and backfired.
Posted by: Ignoramus at July 21, 2016 01:03 PM (r1fLd)
Posted by: dananjcon at July 21, 2016 12:52 PM (NpXoL)
So you go around telling everyone the good news of how great it is to be an alcoholic?
**
???...Yup...Brrrrrp.
Posted by: dananjcon at July 21, 2016 01:04 PM (NpXoL)
Posted by: IC at July 21, 2016 01:04 PM (a0IVu)
http://bit.ly/29XQWF2
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 12:59 PM (qCMvj)
=====================
WTF?! that's actually a very reasonable column from the Chronicle, asking pointed questions in exactly the right manner. Yikes, what has happened to me! Make me a reichwinger again!
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 01:04 PM (/m8T6)
He could have scheduled him at 8AM.
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at July 21, 2016 01:00 PM (evdj2)
I suspect that powwow they had about 10 days ago was after the RNC told Trump he could not stop Cruz from speaking.
I suspect a deal was cut where Trump agreed to a prime time speaking slot for Cruz and Cruz agreed not to pursue his right to officially enter his name into nomination. At that meeting, I am very sure Cruz made it clear there would be no endorsement... he certainly made it clear enough to the press afterward.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 01:04 PM (3JA/M)
- Mass murder of Dallas cops
- Mass murder at Orlando bar
- $19 T debt
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Racist for Dinosaurs at July 21, 2016 01:04 PM (Nwg0u)
Is anyone (other than Godzilla) more awesome than Ted Cruz?
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 01:02 PM (4ng05)
Boobies?
Posted by: Our Country Is Screwed - Sorry Ben, we f*cked it up at July 21, 2016 01:05 PM (jxbfJ)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 01:05 PM (1ZOkK)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 01:05 PM (Dvmle)
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 01:05 PM (xOs4a)
Ewok rolls over,
Can't see clock,
Gargles Valu-Rite,
Surfs,
Can't find a damn topic not Cruz,
Goes back to sleep.
Posted by: DaveA at July 21, 2016 01:05 PM (8J/Te)
http://tinyurl.com/gl3jqvv
Posted by: josephistan at July 21, 2016 01:05 PM (7HtZB)
I understand that the Facebook crowd are forwarding around hand-wringing screeds to the effect that Indiana has a huge HIV-AIDS problem because of "Mike Pence's war on women".
More likely cause is needle sharing between heroin addicts.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at July 21, 2016 01:06 PM (IqV8l)
- Mass murder of Dallas cops
- Mass murder at Orlando bar
- $19 T debt
--------
Two of which Cruz mentioned specifically in his speech last night.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 01:06 PM (gmeXX)
Impression, Sunrise, is particularly cool, when you realize that the sun was painted at the exact same brightness as the clouds. In a black and white photo, the sun almost disappears!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impression,_Sunrise#Luminance
Posted by: crossoverChaos at July 21, 2016 01:06 PM (B42SO)
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at July 21, 2016 01:06 PM (WTSFk)
Without trolling through almost 1000 comments.....
Look, what
Cruz did was stand firm in his beliefs and ideals. Did he fall in line
with the RNC? NO. Did he hurt his future political aspirations?
Possibly. But you know what? He went home last night with a clear
conscience. Don't like him? Fine. But admire him for not caving in on
what he believes in to just "go along". Going along is how we have the
"charlie foxtrot" we currently have in Washington.
Posted by: Our Country Is Screwed - Sorry Ben, we f*cked it up at July 21, 2016 01:00 PM (jxbfJ)
I think it's the singularly the best thing I've ever seen a politician do and I applaud the man for it. Not only did he refuse to to be Trump's puppy dog, he said loud and clear that there are some things that are unforgivable and those demanding his fealty to the king can kiss his ass, perceived consequences be damned.
It's God, Family, Country.
Not Country, Family, God.
Fuck Trump and the donkey he rode in on.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 21, 2016 01:06 PM (2PHKP)
- Mass murder of Dallas cops
- Mass murder at Orlando bar
- $19 T debt
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Racist for Dinosaurs at July 21, 2016 01:04 PM (Nwg0u)
Cruz is the one BUTTHURT? You guys must have eaten an extra bowl of irony this morning.
Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at July 21, 2016 01:06 PM (HnB/8)
Posted by: dananjcon at July 21, 2016 01:07 PM (NpXoL)
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 01:07 PM (/m8T6)
Posted by: Kindltot at July 21, 2016 01:07 PM (ry34m)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at July 21, 2016 01:07 PM (dBmVV)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 01:07 PM (1ZOkK)
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 01:04 PM (/m8T6)
Why do you hate Ted Cruz?
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 01:07 PM (4ng05)
Why should he?
Now he doesn't have to find a spot for Cruz and he can use Cruz as a weapon against Hillary.
Did you know Hillary and Ted Cruz's wife get paid by the same company?
Did you know Ted Cruz worked to elect the guy that Hillary voted to give war authority to about Iraq? How's that working out?
Did you know that Melania admires M Obama so much that she used some of her words in her speech?
Judo. Throw your opponent using their own mass and momentum.
Posted by: Ok at July 21, 2016 01:07 PM (rnH8X)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 01:07 PM (Lyh9/)
Your guy is more than slightly deranged--and not in a happy 'crazy like a fox' way, either.
Posted by: troyriser at July 21, 2016 12:56 PM (UWlp+)
Sorry, don't buy the deranged schtick.Trump's plan is to come out tonight and sound presidential,Cruz showed what a petty little man he was last night
Posted by: Flawless Male Logic at July 21, 2016 01:08 PM (lKyWE)
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 01:02 PM (4ng05)
Have I mentioned Winona yet?
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 21, 2016 01:08 PM (JCdBH)
**
Yes...Milana Vayntrub.
**Bunk**""
My wife asked me why I watch AT&T commercials on YouTube....
Posted by: Benji Carver at July 21, 2016 01:08 PM (OD2ni)
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at July 21, 2016 01:08 PM (WTSFk)
Posted by: troyriser at July 21, 2016 01:02 PM (UWlp+)
That's my people you are talking about, toyriser... literally every branch of my family. People from the south were fighting for what they perceived to be their country too and did so for the most part honorably.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 01:08 PM (3JA/M)
I generally agree but Jesus was pretty big on the forgiveness and love thy neighbor thing; pretty sure don't hold a grudge is implied.
Posted by: IC at July 21, 2016 01:08 PM (a0IVu)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 01:07 PM (Lyh9/)
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You lost me.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 01:09 PM (gmeXX)
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 01:09 PM (iQIUe)
Posted by: IC at July 21, 2016 01:08 PM (a0IVu)
You must admit though, he was no Ted Cruz.
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 01:10 PM (4ng05)
Posted by: Benji Carver at July 21, 2016 01:03 PM (OD2ni)
Still?!
I had to unfollow him last night, temporarily. Shhh, don't tell him. I was getting tired of it, even though I basically agree with him and he made some great points about Hillary.
Posted by: stace...TEXIT at July 21, 2016 01:10 PM (ozZau)
---------------
There is no doubt in my mind Trump's speech will be perceived as the most awesome speech ever given.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 01:10 PM (gmeXX)
Usually we just like to let our police record speak for itself.
Posted by: DaveA at July 21, 2016 01:10 PM (8J/Te)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 01:11 PM (Dvmle)
Posted by: rickl at July 21, 2016 01:11 PM (zoehZ)
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at July 21, 2016 01:11 PM (WTSFk)
Posted by: josephistan at July 21, 2016 01:11 PM (7HtZB)
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 01:07 PM (4ng05)
=========================
I don't hate Ted. In fact I'm one of the few who like him. He's a lion of a man.
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 01:11 PM (/m8T6)
Posted by: crossoverChaos
You mean without glasses?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 21, 2016 01:11 PM (VY8H5)
1038 Looking forward to the Dem convention next week - at least that should unify all the Trumpers, Cruzers, et al. on our side right? Right?
Posted by: IC at July 21, 2016 01:04 PM (a0IVu)
-------------------
It's going to be depressing. So many people, so much hate for this country. Every aggrieved little pissant will get his time on the stage. It's going to be a week of "fuck America".
Posted by: Soona at July 21, 2016 01:11 PM (Fmupd)
=====
The reason for the Convention is interparty rules: State conventions and rules. Yes, the nominee is important, but not as important as setting the rules to change for the next few years. So are the Rs still stupid enough to give extra weight to the 'open' primary states? Are the Rs still stupid enough to give weight to the other nonsense? That is where the cheese really gets binding and I'll enjoy hearing from any Rs in the future about the messed up primary process.
Posted by: mustbequantum at July 21, 2016 01:12 PM (MIKMs)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 01:12 PM (1ZOkK)
1052,Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 21, 2016 01:06 PM (2PHKP)
I generally
agree but Jesus was pretty big on the forgiveness and love thy neighbor
thing; pretty sure don't hold a grudge is implied.
Posted by: IC at July 21, 2016 01:08 PM (a0IVu)
It wasn't an attack against Ted that did it. I'm sure if the only vile shit out of Trump's mouth was lyin Ted and the canadian bullshit, then it would be different. But no, he had to attack his wife and call his dad a murderer.
Ted [not y'all] has to go home and look his kids and wife in the eyes and explain why he buddies up with that guy that was attacking Mommy and Grandpa. How would you handle that? I know how I would. Family first.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 21, 2016 01:12 PM (2PHKP)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at July 21, 2016 01:12 PM (dBmVV)
Posted by: josephistan at July 21, 2016 01:12 PM (7HtZB)
How will we know when it's 12:00 in the future?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 21, 2016 01:12 PM (dkHoZ)
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 01:12 PM (xOs4a)
Posted by: Nerr D. Guye at July 21, 2016 01:12 PM (IqV8l)
Posted by: JackStraw at July 21, 2016 01:01 PM (/tuJf)
-------------------------------
BINGO.
That was my point earlier. Conservatives like you (and me) will vote for Trump because of Hillary, no matter what we think of him and despite the fact that he is, as you have said, more liberal than Romney.
WE are not the Nevertrump crowd and never have been. The obsession with Cruz and Cruz-voters is absurd at this point.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at July 21, 2016 01:13 PM (T/5A0)
How will we know when it's 12:00 in the future?
Check your stove.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 01:13 PM (3C84c)
Daryl Scott kicked some ass too!
Posted by: lindafell TEXIT!! at July 21, 2016 01:13 PM (xVgrA)
Posted by: josephistan at July 21, 2016 01:11 PM (7HtZB)
god bless the AoSHQ
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at July 21, 2016 01:13 PM (dBmVV)
Posted by: Chris M at July 21, 2016 01:13 PM (k3w9p)
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 01:11 PM (/m8T6)
Care to elaborate? If there is anything there can never be too much of, it's waxing eloquent about Ted Cruz.
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 01:14 PM (4ng05)
Not
Honorable
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 01:11 PM (Dvmle)
Fort Delaware and Elmira. Just as bad. Your point?
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 01:14 PM (3JA/M)
Posted by: jacke at July 21, 2016 01:14 PM (dSTBj)
And if they were out they'd be trying to set fire to their attorneys.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at July 21, 2016 01:14 PM (T/cxb)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 01:12 PM (1ZOkK)<<<
You did it wrong.
You need to toss it into a baby's crib, and shoot a dog on the way out.
Posted by: militarized thug cops at July 21, 2016 01:14 PM (H9MG5)
He went out and said "Our future is in the hands of the American people, freedom, and coming together. Hillary and Obama have brought us nothing but lies, terror, divisiveness and hatred" instead of "Vote for Donald Trump! He is our savior!"
He must be silenced and ostracized!
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 01:14 PM (71OEY)
--
So, no Campbell's soup can paintings. I'm with you.
So, I went and cleaned 3 bathrooms, showered, dressed, put on some makeup, dried my hair and this thread is still here?
Posted by: Lady in Black - Death to the Man Bun at July 21, 2016 01:14 PM (+FSld)
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 12:54 PM (71OEY)
Three little words. Whatever good was in Cruz' speech was swamped by three little words: "vote your conscience."
It astonishes me that so many intelligent people here do not see what a slap at Trump that was - and leave behind, for a moment, that Trump is by no means a classic conservative - and what a godsend to the Scankles campaign it was. How many times during this election season have we read commenters, pundits and other politicos voice a variation of "I can't bring myself, in good conscience, to vote for Trump, because he will damage the country / the Republican party?"
With his three little words, Cruz validated that view. "Vote your conscience" is, IMO, a dog whistle. "I know you don't like Trump. I don't like him either. He's a millstone around our necks. So I can't say don't vote for him. But I can tell you to 'vote your conscience' and know that you will take it as absolution to wash your hands of this short-fingered vulgarian and vote for a mature, steady candidate."
And now Hillary's people are using Ted's three little words in their twitter feeds and are no doubts cueing up his peroration for use in a TV commercial.
Cruz either deliberately torpedoed Trump's campaign or he assumed in all innocence that his words wouldn't be seized on by the enemy. I don't know which is worse.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at July 21, 2016 01:14 PM (1mME9)
Posted by: crossoverChaos
You mean without glasses?
Through my astigmatic eyes.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 01:15 PM (3C84c)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 01:12 PM
Jane, you ...
need to specify the color of the smoke.
Personally, I prefer purple.
Posted by: zombie Jimi Hendrix at July 21, 2016 01:15 PM (dkHoZ)
There is no doubt in my mind Trump's speech will be perceived as the most awesome speech ever given.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 01:10 PM (gmeXX)
Did I say that? I said sound presidential.
Posted by: Flawless Male Logic at July 21, 2016 01:15 PM (lKyWE)
Ahem.
Crossbows.
Posted by: torquewrench at July 21, 2016 01:15 PM (noWW6)
Posted by: Nerr D. Guye at July 21, 2016 01:12 PM (IqV8l)
With or without beets?
:::gets on balls of feet, grips cue stick:::
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 21, 2016 01:15 PM (JCdBH)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at July 21, 2016 01:15 PM (dBmVV)
You must admit though, he was no Ted Cruz.
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 01:10 PM (4ng05)
Lord Flasheart worships Ted Cruz.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at July 21, 2016 01:16 PM (cJDvr)
Posted by: Circular Firing Squad - Atomic Division at July 21, 2016 01:16 PM (xOs4a)
For the 'ettes: Karl Urban at Star Trek premiere - and he's dating Katee Sackhoff now?
http://www.gofugyourself.com/fugs-and-fabs-the-dudes-of-star-trek-07-2016
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 01:16 PM (NOIQH)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 01:16 PM (Dvmle)
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 01:12 PM (xOs4a)
People keep coming up with right answers to a question that is not supposed to have any right answers! How is this possible. We are talking about Ted Cruz!
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 01:16 PM (4ng05)
Posted by: redbutthurt at July 21, 2016 01:13 PM (qQk+U)
Oh jeez, give it a rest. It doesn't help Trump to do that, and besides, we're not supposed to go after each other here--just the candidates.
Posted by: stace...TEXIT at July 21, 2016 01:16 PM (ozZau)
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I think we all see that. But it didn't have to be interpreted that way. The election is not today. Trump has months to make his appeal to conservatives who have not yet come on board. I suspect attacking Ted Cruz is not the best way to do it, but there is still time.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 01:17 PM (gmeXX)
Posted by: rickl at July 21, 2016 01:17 PM (zoehZ)
For someone who is a wicked smart lawyer, I don't buy the innocence schtick.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 01:17 PM (3C84c)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 01:17 PM (Lyh9/)
**Bunk**""
My wife asked me why I watch ATT commercials on YouTube....
Posted by: Benji Carver at July 21, 2016 01:08 PM (OD2ni)
**
Lets not give short shrift to cake girl. she'll always have a FAP in my heart.
Posted by: dananjcon at July 21, 2016 01:17 PM (NpXoL)
I think I'm going to stop since I just woke up on the bathroom floor.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at July 21, 2016 01:17 PM (4ErVI)
A: passed out in an alley surrounded by hobo bones
B:Writing a 20 k word stemwinder on something that will blow up the blog
C:Cheating on us with Twitter again
Posted by: steevy at July 21, 2016 01:17 PM (B48dK)
*Cough-cough,,cough-cough-cough, cough-cough-cough.....*
Has anyone got a cough drop? I can only find BBQ sauce in my purse...
*hic*
Posted by: Hillary Clinton at July 21, 2016 01:17 PM (HSmrB)
How does this accomplish a win in November?
It does not. Which was the whole purpose of last night.
Hillary is very, very, very, happy today.
Posted by: Pam at July 21, 2016 01:17 PM (cF0hS)
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 01:14 PM (71OEY)
Maybe we could just talk about him instead.
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 01:18 PM (4ng05)
Posted by: MTF at July 21, 2016 01:18 PM (/m8T6)
Oh, geez, this thing's still going?
For the 'ettes: Karl Urban at Star Trek premiere - and he's dating Katee Sackhoff now?
http://www.gofugyourself.com/fugs-and-fabs-the-dudes-of-star-trek-07-2016
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 01:16 PM (NOIQH)
------------------------
Taylor Kinney is available again, too! Bye-bye Gaga.
Posted by: iforgot at July 21, 2016 01:18 PM (pC96u)
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 01:08 PM (3JA/M)
I served with many Southerners whose ancestors fought in the Civil War, as did mine, and respected the way they honoredthe valor of their forebears. That said, I agree with Grant: theirs was a rotten Cause. It's better off dead.
And that 'Lincoln was a dictator' shtick? Sour grapes. Get over it.
Posted by: troyriser at July 21, 2016 01:18 PM (UWlp+)
Ahem.
Crossbows.
F'n 9 millimeterists.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at July 21, 2016 01:18 PM (3C84c)
Posted by: lindafell TEXIT!! at July 21, 2016 01:18 PM (xVgrA)
Posted by: Soona at July 21, 2016 01:18 PM (Fmupd)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at July 21, 2016 10:03 AM (1ZOkK)
Have you found the kitty yet?
Posted by: Bacon Jeff at July 21, 2016 01:18 PM (VSenK)
I just love messing with your pronouncements of fact
It's a character flaw I know
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 01:16 PM (Dvmle)
Are you disputing that most men on both sides were fighting for what they perceived as right?
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 01:19 PM (3JA/M)
hehe, man
To All the Peter Pan Republicans: Trump Bests Captain Crook Clinton
The businessman succeeds where the GOP has failed
excerpt
n their fictional clashes, Neverland's perpetually adolescent Peter Pan and his Lost Boys--no matter the sword play and dire straits--eventually bested the villainous Captain Hook and his pirate crew.
How wonderful escapist fiction, where pre-pubescents fly if they just believe.
But GetRealLand's a bitch of a place, where you wake up and the accelerating whine you hear isn't dream noise but an incoming 82 millimeter mortar round.
http://observer.com/2016/07/to-all-the-peter-pan-republicans-trump-bests-captain-crook-clinton/
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 01:19 PM (qCMvj)
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I don't think it follows from my post at 1049 which you referenced. Maybe you meant a different post.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 01:19 PM (gmeXX)
For the 'ettes: Karl Urban at Star Trek premiere - and he's dating Katee Sackhoff now?
http://www.gofugyourself.com/fugs-and-fabs-the-dudes-of-star-trek-07-2016
Posted by: Lizzy at July 21, 2016 01:16 PM (NOIQH)
I want in on the barfight - Katee Sackhoff looks like a post-op tranny.
Posted by: josephistan at July 21, 2016 01:19 PM (7HtZB)
Ahem.
Crossbows.
Posted by: torquewrench at July 21, 2016 01:15 PM (noWW6)[\i]
Longbows!
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 01:19 PM (Lyh9/)
Whatever good was in Cruz' speech was swamped by three little words: "vote your conscience." It astonishes me that so many intelligent people here do not see what a slap at Trump that was
Posted by: Mary Poppins
On the #NeverTrump sites like Red State and NRO twitters, they're giving Cruz up-twinkles for just that reason. No confusion about the message, the motive or the message.
But here-- all childlike wide eyed Urkle-ish "Did I do that?".
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 21, 2016 01:19 PM (kdS6q)
Posted by: steevy at July 21, 2016 01:19 PM (B48dK)
(I wouldn't be in any hurry to write today, either).
Posted by: lowtech redneck at July 21, 2016 01:20 PM (KF8B+)
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I hope he works in Cruz' great grandfather held John Wilkes Booth's horse.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Racist for Dinosaurs at July 21, 2016 01:20 PM (Nwg0u)
Ok, so now that Sen. Cruz got his revenge on Trump and showed the world
that he loves his wife and father, now that the nevertrumpers are
emotional satisfied, now that the "conservative" media are telling their
MSM buds that they really hope Hillary beats Trump.....
How does this accomplish a win in November?
It does not. Which was the whole purpose of last night.
Hillary is very, very, very, happy today.
Posted by: Pam at July 21, 2016 01:17 PM (cF0hS)
Trump doesn't need Cruz' voters (most votes ever, right?). Cruz isn't convincing Trump voters to go to Hillary. Hillary has a set base of idiots that won't change. Cruz lost some of his own voters last night because of his non-endorsement.
So what's the big deal?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 21, 2016 01:20 PM (2PHKP)
I think I'm going to stop since I just woke up on the bathroom floor.
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That initial 10 minutes without food gets me everytime
Posted by: Circular Firing Squad - Atomic Division at July 21, 2016 01:20 PM (xOs4a)
Spot on. In Cruz's little mind, it's all about Ted in the end. He's a swarmy narcissist.
Posted by: Ignoramus at July 21, 2016 01:20 PM (r1fLd)
You hate trump but will vote for him because we can't convince the low info republican voters not to. We end up with the lowest common denominator for a president.
Posted by: Tdarrington at July 21, 2016 01:20 PM (dnWSK)
Posted by: x at July 21, 2016 01:20 PM (nFwvY)
Disclosure: Donald Trump is the father-in-law of Jared Kushner, the publisher of Observer Media.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 01:20 PM (qCMvj)
Posted by: Fighting in Fredericksburg at July 21, 2016 01:20 PM (PbmKW)
Posted by: rickl at July 21, 2016 01:17 PM (zoehZ)
**Mayo and sweet relish.Delish.
Posted by: dananjcon at July 21, 2016 01:21 PM (NpXoL)
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"Vote your conscience" is only a millstone around Trump's neck if you agree internally that voting for Trump does not satisfy your conscience. If it does, you are clear to vote Trump! If it doesn't -- well, what does that say? Maybe, don't vote for Trump (which is not the same thing as voting for Hillary -- presumably, to a conservative audience, voting for Hillary would violate your conscience also). Which is why Ted encouraged republicans to come out and vote anyway, especially mentioning the down-ticket races.
Voting for Trump may not satisfy the conscience of some. They should still come out and vote for the other races, however.
That was the message. And Trump's people could have come out and said that they will vote for Trump with a clear conscience, because they believe in their heart of hearts, that Trump is worth their vote for President.
That doesn't seem to be what happened, however. Instead, Cruz and his supporters need to be browbeaten for not endorsing Trump.
Posted by: Revenant at July 21, 2016 01:21 PM (3DSAh)
Maybe
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at July 21, 2016 01:21 PM (dBmVV)
What does YOUR conscience tell you? What do YOU believe?
Do you believe in a political savior who will right all wrongs, make the world fair, and destroy anyone who opposes them?
Or do you believe that freedom and government of and by the people gives us our best chance at the life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
Do you believe that Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama have stood for freedom, rights of all people, and helped to ensure our safety? Do you believe either of them is fit to lead our country or defend our freedoms, laws, and ideals?
Answer those questions. Then don't stay home in November and go out and vote your conscience.
Now... go watch or read Cruz's speech and tell me if it reflects your beliefs and conscience or not.
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 01:21 PM (71OEY)
Is it REALLY acceptable to sunbathe in your underwear? As Britain swelters in a heatwave, an internet debate rages over whether lying outside in your pants is simply a step too far
lol, why not?
dailymail uk
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 01:22 PM (qCMvj)
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 21, 2016 01:22 PM (JCdBH)
http://goo.gl/3zd9gl
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 01:22 PM (iQIUe)
Posted by: Tilikum KAW at July 21, 2016 01:22 PM (ID2Wz)
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I'm not looking to vote for the least progressive liberal of progressive liberals. What would accomplish a win better in November would be for Trump to try to to earn the endorsement of Ted Cruz and the votes and support of conservatives who are not supporters right now. Not being Hillary Clinton is not good enough. So maybe he should really try to assure us he will be conservative.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 01:22 PM (gmeXX)
Posted by: Iron Eyes Cody at July 21, 2016 01:22 PM (T/cxb)
Red you are too invested in butt hurt. Relax. Nobody is changing minds at this point. Stop looking for offense. It's a bit preachy. I thought I would wander into the civil war, since you brought it up. Life is never as black and white as we think it is. Get a little perspective
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 01:22 PM (Dvmle)
Posted by: Mortimer at July 21, 2016 01:22 PM (xOs4a)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 01:23 PM (Lyh9/)
While I respect him, I don't believe that the R convention was the place to highlight this. If he wasn't going to endorse fine - then stay away like Katshit.
Posted by: Cheri at July 21, 2016 01:23 PM (oiNtH)
Behar: Reading Republican Party Platform Is Like Reading Mein Kampf!
so original
newsbusters.org
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at July 21, 2016 01:23 PM (qCMvj)
Posted by: HH at July 21, 2016 01:23 PM (DrCtv)
Cruz didn't betray Trump. He squealed, everyone laughed at him, Trump gave him the "way to go, chump" thumbs-up, Heidi sighed and thought 'geez, not again,' and they both left, to get turned away at every convention suite they sought shelter in.
Cruz knotted his own noose; Trump just handed him the rope. Like the old poker saying goes, "if you don't know who the mark at the table is, it's you."
Way to go, Texas genius.
Posted by: General Zod at July 21, 2016 01:23 PM (Bdeb0)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at July 21, 2016 01:14 PM (1mME9)
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You mean that without Cruz no words would be seized on by the enemy? You haven't seen all of Hillary's commercials that show Trump saying one idiotic thing after another?
And let's face it, "vote your conscience" can be used AGAINST the felonious, lying Bitch much more easily than FOR her.
If Cruz's speech torpedoed Trump's campaign, it was a pathetically weak campaign to begin with.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at July 21, 2016 01:23 PM (T/5A0)
Posted by: Edouard Manet at July 21, 2016 01:23 PM (XnLTM)
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 21, 2016 01:22 PM
Needs more phlegm.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 21, 2016 01:23 PM (bzd8I)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 01:24 PM (Dvmle)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 21, 2016 01:24 PM (VY8H5)
fought in the Civil War, as did mine, and respected the way they
honoredthe valor of their forebears. That said, I agree with Grant:
theirs was a rotten Cause. It's better off dead.
And that 'Lincoln was a dictator' shtick? Sour grapes. Get over it.
Posted by: troyriser at July 21, 2016 01:18 PM (UWlp+)
First, the Lincoln shtick isn't mine. Second, you can only assume the Southern cause was rotten if you think it was all about slavery which it wasn't. Slavery is horrible and should have never flourished in the US but only 5% of the southern population owned slaves.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 01:24 PM (3JA/M)
http://preview.tinyurl.com/haxd2y8
Construction worker doing work across the street builds an 8 foot tall Waldo and moves it around for the sick children to find from their room windows.
Posted by: Buzzsaw at July 21, 2016 01:25 PM (aVYsC)
Lincoln would have been impeached and removed from office. Same reason we have the FDR amendment. You can only buy so many friends with other peoples' money.
Lincoln screwed over the people in the North the most (or at least in the most numbers). Lincoln killed a lot of Southerners but ended something in the south that is bad karma to the max. Lincoln killed a lot of Northerners and confiscated a lot of their wealth through inflation so that Manifest Destiny could be fulfilled.
Lincoln borrowed money like a drunken sailor, instituted a corrupt and corrupting draft and had a military-industrial-complex issue.
Posted by: Ok at July 21, 2016 01:25 PM (rnH8X)
Cruz is a non-entity. He's done. That's what I was told. Hell, Cruz endorsing Trump would cost Trump votes because everyone knows Cruz is a lying canadian with a Goldman Sachs wife. So Cruz did Trump a favor by distancing himself.
If anything, y'all need to be thanking the Senator for not putting the Cruz millstone around the fabulous Trump train.
Shits all backwardsy-forwards or something.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 21, 2016 01:25 PM (2PHKP)
Ace got lucky last night.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 01:25 PM (iQIUe)
Apparently Mein Kampf is required Democrat reading.
Posted by: Grump928(C) Native Texan and Alabama Alumn, twice as smug as you at July 21, 2016 01:25 PM (rwI+c)
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at July 21, 2016 01:26 PM (cJDvr)
Posted by: Tdarrington at July 21, 2016 01:20 PM (dnWSK)
Or, for the less rational among us: If we would just all come together - like a family - hold hands and agree that Cruz should not have lost, we could get the president we all really (admit it in your heart) want. The one this country deserves!
C'mon! We can do this!
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 01:26 PM (4ng05)
Trump has months to make his appeal to conservatives who have not yet come on board.
So how does Senator Butthurt calling the people who booed him last night "rabid Trump supporters" help smooth the way?
Posted by: Flawless Male Logic at July 21, 2016 01:26 PM (lKyWE)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 01:23 PM (Lyh9/)
I'd be applying for political asylum.
Posted by: rickl at July 21, 2016 01:27 PM (zoehZ)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at July 21, 2016 01:27 PM (i0ykY)
Posted by: ThunderB at July 21, 2016 01:22 PM
Here we go again with the distractions!
Posted by: Black Lives Matter! (A wholly-owned subsidiary of G. Soros, Inc.) at July 21, 2016 01:27 PM (dkHoZ)
home by Turkey's higher education board. It's also banned academics from
leaving Turkey, say state media.
http://goo.gl/3zd9gl
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 01:22 PM (iQIUe)
Sigh, I am glad my coworker from Turkey became a US citizen. I wonder if this means he can't go home to visit his parents without being forced to stay?
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 01:27 PM (3JA/M)
I think you are way over doing how much damage this might do to Cruz. We have never had a less popular candidate amongst Republicans in modern times than Trump. The party is pretty much split down the middle on him with a very sizable NeverTrump contingent. Those people are very happy with what Cruz did last night.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 21, 2016 01:27 PM (/tuJf)
Spot on. In Cruz's little mind, it's all about Ted in the end. He's a swarmy narcissist.
Posted by: Ignoramus
****
It's Trump's fault. He thought he could be a sleazebag and still have people come crawling back to support him. He was wrong.
Posted by: Tilikum KAW at July 21, 2016 01:28 PM (ID2Wz)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 01:28 PM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 01:21 PM (71OEY)
No, but you and several other Cruz die-hards certainly seem to.
Can't you just admit that a keynote speech in prime time at the RNC is not a good time to settle personal scores?
Can't you stop pretending that Cruz didn't come back just as nastily during the primaries with the heavy religious stuff, implying Trump was not just wrong for office, but actually evil? (Hey, doesn't that sound familiar?)
Trump is a flawed man. All politicians are. But he's the last tool we have to defeat Hillary. Vote for Trump, or sentence us all to living with another 8 years of leftism, and in all likelihood, the destruction of what's left of America.
Posted by: LawLurker at July 21, 2016 01:28 PM (b2PbZ)
Have the courage of your convictions, George. Drop the columns and television since you're not what you claim to represent.
It won't happen of course. Fucking pussy.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at July 21, 2016 01:28 PM (4ErVI)
I don't think that their Mother's Movement or whatever it's called is going to go over well. Biden will show up drunk, and Hillary is Hillary.
Posted by: Cheri at July 21, 2016 01:28 PM (oiNtH)
So how does Senator Butthurt calling the people who booed him last night "rabid Trump supporters" help smooth the way?
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I didn't say Cruz has months to allow Trump to appeal to him. Trump can do things. Trump must act. Cruz need do nothing. If Cruz' endorsement is necessary for Trump, then Trump should work hard to get it. He didn't get it by the convention, but he could get it in October. Would be a great press conference for him.
Posted by: SH at July 21, 2016 01:28 PM (gmeXX)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 01:07 PM (Lyh9/)
A Muslim swearing allegiance to ISIS shot up a gay club and they blamed white Republican Christians for it. The brainwashing and stupidity is so deep and strong they can't see the reality in front of them
Posted by: TheQuietMan at July 21, 2016 01:28 PM (493sH)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 21, 2016 01:24 PM (VY8H5)
DON'T EVER INVITE ME TO SPEAK AT YOUR CONVENTION, BUDDY!!! EVER!!!
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 21, 2016 01:28 PM (JCdBH)
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Reasonable assessment, but I disagree.
Go look at the speech. Cruz defined what our conscience and ideals are and everyone in the hall was cheering and crying.
His definition: freedom, the American people are our future, government's role is to protect our freedoms not decide for us, Hillary and Obama are the opposite of these things.
Then when he said, "Go vote your conscience", the NY crowd started booing.
How is that, "skip the top of the ticket"? It isn't he said what the majority of people here say every day- if your conscience says, "freedom", don't stay home. Get out and vote and don't let Hillary or Obama continue to take your freedom away.
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 01:29 PM (71OEY)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 01:29 PM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 01:30 PM (iQIUe)
Challenge accepted, you execrable scrunt. Please. show us how the two are remotely similar.
Posted by: Said no GOPe Consultant EVAH! at July 21, 2016 01:30 PM (i0ykY)
Obama is a dictator shtick? Sour grapes. get over it.
FDR ...
Nixon ...
RWR ...
Read history. Read the dictionary before it's changed.
Did you know that the word Tyrant originally meant something more akin to governor or mayor?
Posted by: Ok at July 21, 2016 01:30 PM (Bbcs8)
Posted by: Serenity Now! at July 21, 2016 01:31 PM (BDZWU)
Cruz could have said - No one in this room wants Hillary back in the White House. Come November let's make sure she's not our next president.
Posted by: TheQuietMan at July 21, 2016 01:31 PM (493sH)
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 01:32 PM (iQIUe)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at July 21, 2016 01:27 PM (i0ykY)
Cruz bashers act like Cruz's statement ended with vote your conscience. That's when the booing and catcall iin began. Cruz continued to say vote your conscience for those people who will fight to uphold the constitution. For those that will fight for your freedoms. In a binary choice he was definitely not talking about Hillary. But the Trump people had their orders to start the booing so people seemed to have missed the rest of that part of the statement.
Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at July 21, 2016 01:32 PM (HnB/8)
He won. His thinks his father and wife got their honor back.
But we the American people did not win, and he knows it.
Posted by: Pam at July 21, 2016 01:32 PM (cF0hS)
Posted by: Helpless in Harrison at July 21, 2016 01:33 PM (PbmKW)
I've reached the stage where I need a stick when I walk long distances. Do I go with the usual gent's cane - Derby handle and all that - or should I look at a shillelagh or the like?
Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Still Accepting Harem Applicants at July 21, 2016 01:33 PM (JJ1rW)
There's a strategy.
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at July 21, 2016 01:34 PM (4ng05)
people are very happy with what Cruz did last night.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 21, 2016 01:27 PM (/tuJf)
I'm happy with what he did, too, though admittedly for different reasons. I'm sure he'll be back--he presents as a bad penny that way--and eventually, the Republicans might be in such dire straits that they'll nominate an odd, unpleasant person like Ted Cruz. For now, at least, though (and thanks largely to his parting bleat), we can appreciate him as the whiny loser he is and charitably hope that four years gives him time to evolve from petulant, creepy adolescent to self-aware man.
Posted by: General Zod at July 21, 2016 01:34 PM (Bdeb0)
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Find me a single line or word from Cruz's speech that in was in any way, "settling scores" or, as you otherwise state, "nasty" toward Trump.
Was it when he said "Congratulations?" Was it when he endorsed Trump's cornerstone policy to "build a wall"? Was it him talking about freedom? Our future being the American people? Talking about how a cop lost his life to protect people who mocked him?
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 01:34 PM (71OEY)
Lefty kraut tweets:
The killing spree of an unaccompanied refugee is just sad. How sad and how angry he must have been to do something
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at July 21, 2016 01:35 PM (iQIUe)
1181: Is she a dual citizen?
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 01:29 PM (Lyh9/)
Its a he and yes he is. He didn't want to break his mother's heart by giving up his Turkish citizenship.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 01:36 PM (3JA/M)
Oh, FFS, like "vote your conscience" hasn't been a rallying of the unbound delegate movement and the never trump movement.
And the smirk while he said it should remove all doubt.
Posted by: LawLurker at July 21, 2016 01:39 PM (b2PbZ)
If Hilary is elected I'm retiring and applying for every alphabet soup subsidy I can get. (no grandchildren, screw the illegals and their broods).
If Trump is elected I expect my salary to triple and my work-load to be cut in 1/2. Expect to work till I'm 70. Guess what industry I work in? :-)
I can't tell God what to do or how to do it but I can ask God for what I (I, I, I, I, I...) want for me and mine.
I recommend it as a strategy.
Posted by: Ok at July 21, 2016 01:39 PM (rnH8X)
Posted by: redbutthurt at July 21, 2016 01:40 PM (qQk+U)
Posted by: Jackal at July 21, 2016 01:41 PM (Lyh9/)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at July 21, 2016 01:27 PM (i0ykY)
The full speech is on YouTube. I got there by searching "full Cruz speech".
I strongly encourage everyone to watch it in full and consider what Cruz actually said and how the entire speech framed what our American "conscience" is before calling for everyone to "Don't stay home in November".
My take away is that it was one of the stronger arguments I have heard to come out, hold my nose, and vote for Trump because the alternative is not freedom.
If you're expecting him to say, "Vote for Trump! He is our savior!", you will be disappointed. Instead, his argument is, "Come out and vote for freedom and the values we all believe in... that are absolutely not Hillary Clinton".
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 01:41 PM (71OEY)
Posted by: Ok at July 21, 2016 01:41 PM (rnH8X)
Oh, FFS, like "vote your conscience" hasn't been a rallying of the unbound delegate movement and the never trump movement.
And the smirk while he said it should remove all doubt.
Posted by: LawLurker at July 21, 2016 01:39 PM (b2PbZ)
You're right. I need to start listening for dog whistles instead of what people actually say.
I bet if I go back and watch it again, I can hear where he admits to being a racist and wants cops to kill innocent black men too.
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 01:43 PM (71OEY)
Obama is a dictator shtick? Sour grapes. get over it.
FDR ...
Nixon ...
RWR ...
________
Exactly.
Like it or not, the majority of the country wants a dictator to be their savior and solve all their problems for them. The only thing they disagree on is which dictator.
You know, the ends justify the means, and all that.
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 01:46 PM (71OEY)
Ted [not y'all] has to go home and look his kids and wife in the eyes and explain why he buddies up with that guy that was attacking Mommy and Grandpa. How would you handle that? I know how I would. Family first.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at July 21, 2016 01:12 PM (2PHKP)
Please provide the actual quote where Trump called Ted's father a "murderer".
People have now resorted to not just hyperbole, but outright falsehoods about their hated candidate.
Trump was quoted as saying that there was a photo published of Rafael Cruz standing next to Lee Harvey Oswald handing out pro-Castro leaflets. The man in the photo next to Oswald has never been positively identified. The story got started because at one time, Rafael Cruz was a Castro supporter.
Trump wanted to know why no one has ever pursued why Cruz was working with Oswald and what their relationship was. In Trump's less than eloquent way.
At no time has he ever said that Cruz father killed JFK. What happened was that every left wing, nutty website and some less nutty right wing ones, took off with the story that Trump was accusing Cruz' father of killing JFK. And all the Cruzer's started screaming the same thing.
The entire thing died out after about a week, when the social media warriors all found some new shiny object to jump on. But Cruz has kept it up.
Someone else upthread said Trump had Melania pose nude to help his earlier Presidential run in 2000.
Trump and Melania were not married in 2000. Melania was working as an extremely well known model at the time. GQ wanted to do a layout of one of the world's supermodels at the time, and ended up using Trump's plane for much of the shoot. Melania was NOT nude. Thongs, etc. yes. Nothing out of the ordinary for a men's magazine that is sold at grocery stores, much of it she has more clothing on than the SI swimsuit issues. The cover has her
"nude" in that she is lying without clothes on a fur coat, all strategic parts are covered or out of sight.
That photo was used by Cruz Utah pac to make Melania seem like a slutty out of work crack whore posing for drug money.
See how hyperbole works?
Trump didn't like it and went after Cruz by pointing out that Melania is beautiful enough to be a cover model and Heidi Cruz is not. Trump said later that he regretted tweeting the unflattering photo of Heidi and it was a mistake to do so.
Trump let the attack on Melania go. But
Cruz can't let it Heidi's photo go.
As the saying goes, when seeking revenge, first dig two graves.
What this entire incident highlights is that Cruz is a vindictive self righteous lawyer who will do anything to anyone, regardless of the collateral damage, to satisfy himself that he isn't going to be wronged. It proves what I have mistakenly defended him against to others who point out that he is hated in the Senate, he can't get along with anyone, and therefore, is totally ineffective in what he tries to do there. Will be interesting to see what happens to his committee assignments if the Rep. keep the Senate.
Posted by: Jen the original at July 21, 2016 01:47 PM (ZgFWy)
Why? What would be accomplished?
Is it:
"ow we oh, oww ah"
or
"all we owe, we owe her"? (Wizard of Oz)
marszeedotes
or
mares eat oats? (childrens song)
Point?
Hear what you want to hear and disregard the rest (Paul Simon who used to pork Princess Leah)
Posted by: Ok at July 21, 2016 01:47 PM (rnH8X)
The parts where he was booed.
Posted by: Ok at July 21, 2016 01:41 PM (rnH8X)
Ah. Yes. Rather than from my own opinion or listen to what someone actually says, I need to listen for the NY delegation to start booing.
Why think for myself when other people, social media, and whatever "leader" they endorse can tell me what to think?
Posted by: Damiano at July 21, 2016 01:49 PM (71OEY)
Posted by: LawLurker at July 21, 2016 01:50 PM (b2PbZ)
Ted is dead...to me.
Not sure I would trust him on the SC either.
Plus pussy is a strong motivator, his wife is a CFR twat.
Posted by: nip at July 21, 2016 01:51 PM (L5nkE)
Worked and most likely will work again for Goldman Sachs.
This is a Romeycare vs Obamacare type issue.
Hillary is linked to Wall Street. W bailed out Goldman Sachs (top dog on Wall Street). Cruz is linked to Bush. The media has spent billions demonizing W. What can they do now? Say that Trump is in with the Bush cartel? That is unlikely to stick. Makes more sense to say Hillary is in with the Bush cartel.
Trump should send Cruz a thank-you-card for opening this can of worms.
Posted by: Ok at July 21, 2016 01:56 PM (rnH8X)
Do you get extra votes in an election?
Voting for the winner in a Socialist Country (which is what the US is now) is strongly rewarded.
Google "Obama withholds funds from States he didn win"
Empty threat? No consequences? Fined for open skepticism of AGW?
Posted by: Ok at July 21, 2016 02:01 PM (Bbcs8)
Worked and most likely will work again for Goldman Sachs.
This is a Romeycare vs Obamacare type issue.
Hillary is linked to Wall Street. W bailed out Goldman Sachs (top
dog on Wall Street). Cruz is linked to Bush. The media has spent
billions demonizing W. What can they do now? Say that Trump is in with
the Bush cartel? That is unlikely to stick. Makes more sense to say
Hillary is in with the Bush cartel.
Trump should send Cruz a thank-you-card for opening this can of worms.
Posted by: Ok at July 21, 2016 01:56 PM (rnH8X)
Maybe Trump can send that note via his chief finance adviser, Steven Mnuchin (former investment specialist, Soros Fund International, former partner Goldman Sachs).
OR perhaps he can send the note via his national security adviser, Richard Haass (current president, Counsel on Foreign Relations).
Posted by: redbanzai at July 21, 2016 02:08 PM (3JA/M)
A couple of fishing boats? Maybe larger ships?
Posted by: Skip at July 21, 2016 03:06 PM (bksJQ)
Posted by: Floyd Alsbach at July 21, 2016 03:13 PM (b0nI/)
Posted by: Chris Cassone at July 21, 2016 05:02 PM (wAf3/)
The editorial offices at NRO are going to look like Jonestown soon.
Posted by: josephistan Bwhahahaaa
Posted by: Yip at July 21, 2016 10:54 PM (e7T6D)
Donald J. Trump is doing a public service right now. And the NRO is quite right in their concerns. Mr. Trump is someone to ride until he goes too far. And he very may well do so, at which point he will be vigorously opposed.
I'm quite sure he would agree that after his unique abilities are gone, certain safeguards for liberty need to be placed in.
On the other hand, this man is the man to arrange future space resource treaties, and may be the only man to do so; for he will not allow the one-worlders and kleptocracies to reach for a cut, nor for the U.S. to take a back seat in its own adventures.
Posted by: Tough Crowd at July 21, 2016 11:05 PM (ORlaL)
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Star Wars Euphemisms for Self-Abuse
Signs You're at an Iraqi "Wedding Party"
Signs Your Clown Has Gone Bad
Signs That You, Geroge Michael, Should Probably Just Give It Up
Signs of Hip-Hop Influence on John Kerry
NYT Headlines Spinning Bush's Jobs Boom
Things People Are More Likely to Say Than "Did You Hear What Al Franken Said Yesterday?"
Signs that Paul Krugman Has Lost His Frickin' Mind
All-Time Best NBA Players, According to Senator Robert Byrd
Other Bad Things About the Jews, According to the Koran
Signs That David Letterman Just Doesn't Care Anymore
Examples of Bob Kerrey's Insufferable Racial Jackassery
Signs Andy Rooney Is Going Senile
Other Judgments Dick Clarke Made About Condi Rice Based on Her Appearance
Collective Names for Groups of People
John Kerry's Other Vietnam Super-Pets
Cool Things About the XM8 Assault Rifle
Media-Approved Facts About the Democrat Spy
Changes to Make Christianity More "Inclusive"
Secret John Kerry Senatorial Accomplishments
John Edwards Campaign Excuses
John Kerry Pick-Up Lines
Changes Liberal Senator George Michell Will Make at Disney
Torments in Dog-Hell
The Ace of Spades HQ Sex-for-Money Skankathon
A D&D Guide to the Democratic Candidates
Margaret Cho: Just Not Funny
More Margaret Cho Abuse
Margaret Cho: Still Not Funny
Iraqi Prisoner Claims He Was Raped... By Woman
Wonkette Announces "Morning Zoo" Format
John Kerry's "Plan" Causes Surrender of Moqtada al-Sadr's Militia
World Muslim Leaders Apologize for Nick Berg's Beheading
Michael Moore Goes on Lunchtime Manhattan Death-Spree
Milestone: Oliver Willis Posts 400th "Fake News Article" Referencing Britney Spears
Liberal Economists Rue a "New Decade of Greed"
Artificial Insouciance: Maureen Dowd's Word Processor Revolts Against Her Numbing Imbecility
Intelligence Officials Eye Blogs for Tips
They Done Found Us Out, Cletus: Intrepid Internet Detective Figures Out Our Master Plan
Shock: Josh Marshall Almost Mentions Sarin Discovery in Iraq
Leather-Clad Biker Freaks Terrorize Australian Town
When Clinton Was President, Torture Was Cool
What Wonkette Means When She Explains What Tina Brown Means
Wonkette's Stand-Up Act
Wankette HQ Gay-Rumors Du Jour
Here's What's Bugging Me: Goose and Slider
My Own Micah Wright Style Confession of Dishonesty
Outraged "Conservatives" React to the FMA
An On-Line Impression of Dennis Miller Having Sex with a Kodiak Bear
The Story the Rightwing Media Refuses to Report!
Our Lunch with David "Glengarry Glen Ross" Mamet
The House of Love: Paul Krugman
A Michael Moore Mystery (TM)
The Dowd-O-Matic!
Liberal Consistency and Other Myths
Kepler's Laws of Liberal Media Bias
John Kerry-- The Splunge! Candidate
"Divisive" Politics & "Attacks on Patriotism" (very long)
The Donkey ("The Raven" parody)