"Drain The Swamp" Sounds Great, But There Will Be Pushback...From Everyone...Maybe Even Trump

I like John Stossel. And here is a good example of his levelheadedness and lack of partisan excitement when it comes to politics and politicians. Drain the Swamp! doesn't tell us anything new, but his perspective is quintessentially conservative.

When you're in Congress, people ask you for money all day. "I need a grant for my charity—we do so much good!" "My business needs a subsidy/protective tariff—we employ so many people—in your state!" So it goes, week after week.
Few people bother to go to Washington to ask for spending cuts. Even though America is heading toward bankruptcy, 90 percent of congressional testimony comes from people who want more stuff.

He asks a fair question: Is Donald Trump going to do what he said he would do? I have no idea, and Trump is keeping us off balance with his usual tactics. And that's okay with me. I would much rather judge him on his actions than his sleight-of-hand with the media. However, as Stossel says:

But it's easier to believe Thomas Jefferson who, with greater eloquence, said, "It's the natural progress of things for government to gain ground, and liberty to yield."

Posted by: CBD at 09:07 PM

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1 First!

Posted by: Flyguy at December 02, 2016 09:05 PM (dpJ62)

2 5

Posted by: eleven at December 02, 2016 09:06 PM (qUNWi)

3 *climbs out of barrel.....heads to shower*

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 02, 2016 09:06 PM (PY9jH)

4 C'mon, c'mon.. focus. Comments people, comments.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 02, 2016 09:06 PM (ZO497)

5 Top 5?

Posted by: Flyboy at December 02, 2016 09:07 PM (1oRdp)

6 Frog legs taste like chicken, I hear.

Posted by: fluffy at December 02, 2016 09:07 PM (jw2Xw)

7 Rome wasn't built in a day.

However, it was burnt in one night.

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at December 02, 2016 09:07 PM (OkKDg)

8 Frog legs taste like chicken, I hear.
Posted by: fluffy
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Dolphin tastes like tuna... or maybe it's the other way around. Not sure.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 02, 2016 09:08 PM (ZO497)

9 Gov't will always gain ground, the question is how much for each administration. Trump, in my young (29 year old) estimation, will be dead set against growth, or completely for it to complete anything with the Democrats pushing him.

Posted by: Flyguy at December 02, 2016 09:08 PM (dpJ62)

10 Momma don't allow no swamp draining 'round here

Posted by: Kermit T Frog at December 02, 2016 09:09 PM (BO/km)

11 Bluebell,
I'm doing ok. I see the cardiologist and start Rehab next Thursday. I caught a cold and the blood thinners are causing my sinus cavities to bleed so when I blow my nose it's bloody. My kids are grossed out. It's moved to my chest so now I'm coughing which doesn't feel good...so, bleh....

Posted by: @lindafelldespair(gab.ai)-deplorable gobsmacked rage-monkey staying alive, ahhhh! at December 02, 2016 09:09 PM (JNDQi)

12 People I was surprised to see are still alive:

Olivia de Haviland (100)
Bob Wolff (96)
Jack Whitaker (92)
Rose Marie (93)

Posted by: Kodos the Executioner at December 02, 2016 09:10 PM (J8/9G)

13 If he does even HALF of what he said he would, it would be a major improvement.

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at December 02, 2016 09:10 PM (hVdx9)

14
I, for one, look forward to the lamentations of the leftist mobs in the street, and the firing of trash containers.

It will make for dramatic TV, and be good for ratings.

Posted by: Charlie at December 02, 2016 09:11 PM (pCXvH)

15 503
Wow, I just read about Fenelon

So, what happened?

Posted by: Nip Sip at December 02, 2016 09:12 PM (NbJXF)

16 Ooh, lindafell, you take care of yourself. Now is not the time to be catching colds, dear!

Let everyone take care of you and pamper you. Stay out of the kitchen!

Posted by: bluebell at December 02, 2016 09:12 PM (Zokmo)

17 IT would be a major achievement if he only slowed the rate of growth. If he can cut the states addiction to Mother Government, it would go a long way to reducing the inertia.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 02, 2016 09:12 PM (1G5R8)

18
Olivia de Haviland (100)

The original MILF.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fKjZDgat_0

Posted by: eleven at December 02, 2016 09:13 PM (qUNWi)

19 Drain the swamp, and you get . . . Curse of the Swamp Creature, an oldie sci-fi flick from 1966.

"Deep in the rural swamps of Texas, the mad Dr. Simond Trent is conducting experiments on the local swamp people . . ."

http://tinyurl.com/crsbwrn

Now you just know that's how we got Trump voters.

Posted by: Basement Cat at December 02, 2016 09:14 PM (3C9q2)

20
>>>He asks a fair question: Is Donald Trump going to do what he said he would do? I have no idea<<<

Trump does not have the power of a dictator. Much of what his administration accomplishes, or doesn't, depend on McConnell, Ryan, and the SCOTUS. It's really hard to get people, and organizations, to get off their dead ass.

Posted by: Javems at December 02, 2016 09:14 PM (yOqwj)

21 I'm in bed with some hot tea with lemon and honey.

Posted by: @lindafelldespair(gab.ai)-deplorable gobsmacked rage-monkey staying alive, ahhhh! at December 02, 2016 09:15 PM (JNDQi)

22 Is Donald Trump going to do what he said he would do? I have no idea, and Trump is keeping us off balance with his usual tactics.

I think you're worrying unnecessarily about this.

1) Trump's gotta be used to dealing with this shit.

2) Politicians are assholes acclimatized to giving away our money, and are numb by now to the fact that they have NO skin in the game, because as Thatcher said, it's O.P.M. Trump is not cut from that cloth, so there's a good chance his instincts will cause him to wince at that.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at December 02, 2016 09:15 PM (rH4JY)

23 When you're in Congress, people ask you for money all day. "I need a grant for my charity - we do so much good!"

Fuck you. If you did that much good, people would pony up willingly.

"My business needs a subsidy/protective tariff—we employ so many people—in your state!" So it goes, week after week.

Fuck you. If you were economically viable, you wouldn't need a subsidy.

If you can't make it on your own you ... can't make it.

Hey, I can't outrun an MLB prospect in the 60 yard dash. Can I start on the 45 yard line? (Maybe make it the 30 yard line?)

The race is to the swift. Those who are not swift are ... what's that word? Oh yeah. Losers. At least in the respect at issue.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 02, 2016 09:15 PM (SRKgf)

24 Wow, I just read about Fenelon

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WHAT?????

Posted by: fixerupper at December 02, 2016 09:16 PM (JmjOe)

25 21 I'm in bed with some hot tea with lemon and honey.
Posted by: @lindafelldespair(gab.ai)-deplorable gobsmacked rage-monkey staying alive, ahhhh! at December 02, 2016 09:15 PM (JNDQi)
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Are they your pool boys?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 02, 2016 09:16 PM (EnKk6)

26 Trump is so anethema to the MSM and the current power stucture in DC that I doubt he'll have an easy go at "draining the swamp". Judging from Trumps behavior so far... Challenge. Accepted.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at December 02, 2016 09:16 PM (LNoBv)

27 What happened to Fenelon?

Posted by: eleven at December 02, 2016 09:16 PM (qUNWi)

28 I see the media is freaking out because Trump talked to some world leaders...per drudge...didn't click the link.

Posted by: @lindafelldespair(gab.ai)-deplorable gobsmacked rage-monkey staying alive, ahhhh! at December 02, 2016 09:16 PM (JNDQi)

29 Rats. Got willowed last thread

507 370 Speaking of pudding, has Gushka been around?
Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at December 02, 2016 08:35 PM (hVdx9)

Don't know. I've been in my bunk since those pictures on election night.

I'm looking forward to the next pudding-worthy event.

Posted by: Michael the TEXIT at December 02, 2016 09:17 PM (nvMvs)

30 21 I'm in bed with some hot tea with lemon and honey.
Posted by: @lindafelldespair(gab.ai)-deplorable gobsmacked rage-monkey staying alive, ahhhh! at December 02, 2016 09:15 PM (JNDQi)
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Are they your pool boys?

Posted by: All Hail Eris
****
A woman I used to work with liked to say this:
When your man turns 40, trade him in for two twenties!

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at December 02, 2016 09:17 PM (hVdx9)

31 Trump has been full of surprises so far. His record is one of many grand accomplishments.

Posted by: ALH at December 02, 2016 09:17 PM (Z56vq)

32 As much as I like the concept, I think he'll face even more opposition than Cochrane did trying to clean corruption in the docks at Plymouth. And its really not in Trump's best interest anyway, he has a different agenda in mind. A very pro-business one that doesn't care about political corruption as long as he can get what he wants done.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 02, 2016 09:17 PM (39g3+)

33 Trump needs us to help him

Us, the aware, self-goverend citizen. We need to push back.

It's like the Left and Conservatives are in a dynamic equilibrium. The more of one side you have, the less of the other. For 50 years our"betters" in the GOPe (AKA surrender monkeys), reduced the pressure on their side of the equilibrium. We need to make the Left small.

To get a better outcome, we need to step up.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 02, 2016 09:18 PM (u82oZ)

34
For the Record:

Shannon Bream is teh smokin hot.

Posted by: fixerupper at December 02, 2016 09:18 PM (JmjOe)

35 We need a Scrooge in Congress, to mock everyone who asks for money, regardless of the "worthiness." Like the Sergeant at Arms or something.

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the DSR at December 02, 2016 09:18 PM (tHwdc)

36 Wth happened to Fen??

Posted by: SMFH - 9-2 at December 02, 2016 09:19 PM (CRotO)

37 Fenelon. May GOD bless you and keep her.

Posted by: Eromero at December 02, 2016 09:19 PM (zLDYs)

38 People were talking about the band Widespread Panic last thread, here's a sampling of their music

https://youtu.be/GdDCgFdhMRc?list=PL3Js7sxfPXTXIxgYsTy5Dmit62J6nmrNU

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 02, 2016 09:19 PM (39g3+)

39 I wish someone would drain me from this boring as fuck work party.

Just sayin'.

Posted by: Gem at December 02, 2016 09:20 PM (uqdlV)

40 Pool boys, ha! I don't think I could handle that right now.
Fenelon had to go to the ER and had high BP not a heart attack from what I gleaned from the last thread.....

Posted by: @lindafelldespair(gab.ai)-deplorable gobsmacked rage-monkey staying alive, ahhhh! at December 02, 2016 09:20 PM (JNDQi)

41 You guys, Fenelon's okay! More . . .

Posted by: bluebell at December 02, 2016 09:20 PM (Zokmo)

42 Momma don't allow no swamp draining 'round here

Posted by: Kermit T Frog

You are culturally narrowminded. Why do you think swamps are the only socially acceptable way to live, you stupid bigot?

Posted by: Gargamel at December 02, 2016 09:20 PM (rH4JY)

43 I attended a seminar-ish kind of thing back in college 25 years ago entitled "Government as the Enemy".

The title, as you might imagine, was misleading, as the conversation why people incorrectly mistrusted government and where the misconception came from.

Feeling like I got bait and switched, I still suffered through it. One thing that stood out back then in the conversation was that while people in general had a negative approval rating of generic "Congress", they all had favorable views of "their congressman".

It was pointed out that people were opposed to wasteful spending, but that no one thought the federal government spending in their state was wasteful or superfluous.

We vote for them because the promise to bring home the bacon and no one gets re-elected on the platform of "I cut the federal funding to our state by 20% last year!"

Posted by: Malcolm Tent at December 02, 2016 09:20 PM (3a1DM)

44 Posted by: Gem at December 02, 2016 09:20 PM (uqdlV)
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Where are they holding it?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 02, 2016 09:21 PM (EnKk6)

45 If he does even HALF of what he said he would, it would be a major improvement.

He's already done more than Barky. Oh, Barry loved the ol' Presidential power, but he only ever wielded it against Americans.

Posted by: t-bird at December 02, 2016 09:21 PM (ysprU)

46 Fenelon was on here a couple of threads ago and said she had been in the hospital for 24 hours, thinking she had a heart attack, but she didn't. She does have very high blood pressure though. She has to see a cardiologist next week.

She has a service project to do tomorrow and two services on Sunday, and of course she's not feeling great. So any prayers you want to throw towards heaven for her would be greatly appreciated.

Posted by: bluebell at December 02, 2016 09:21 PM (Zokmo)

47 If he does even HALF of what he said he would, it would be a major improvement.

He's already done more than Barky. Oh, Barry loved the ol' Presidential power, but he only ever wielded it against Americans.

Posted by: t-bird
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Preach it!

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at December 02, 2016 09:21 PM (hVdx9)

48 Thank you bluebell!

Posted by: fixerupper at December 02, 2016 09:22 PM (JmjOe)

49 I guess I'll ask too. What's up with Fenelon?

I like Widespread Panic. Haven't paid much attention to them recently but I saw them in the 90s once (in Tampa) and liked them. Good band. They were sort of Allman Brothers-ish.

Posted by: Puddleglum at December 02, 2016 09:22 PM (pY+s4)

50 Okay, I don't care how awesome Arrow's bone structure is (and oh it is), this show is just CW SWJ pablum (you were right, Christopher).

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 02, 2016 09:23 PM (EnKk6)

51 Fenelon felt like she was having a heart attack and went to the hospital where they kept her for a day or so and ran tests. It wasn't a heart attack, but her blood pressure is very high. Most of you know that Fenelon is a pastor, and she has to do two services this Sunday. That's very draining in and of itself. Please pray that she has the strength to do this, and if she doesn't, that she has the courage to tell her congregation it just ain't happenin.

Posted by: grammie winger at December 02, 2016 09:24 PM (bpfzP)

52 I thought you people would be happy with immigration reform, SCOTUS picks, and repealing ofailurecare.....now you want more....sheesh... you can never please some people....//

Posted by: @lindafelldespair(gab.ai)-deplorable gobsmacked rage-monkey staying alive, ahhhh! at December 02, 2016 09:24 PM (JNDQi)

53 I wish someone would drain me from this boring as fuck work party.

Just sayin'.

Posted by: Gem

Did somevone say 'drain?'

Posted by: Vlad the Temp at December 02, 2016 09:24 PM (1G5R8)

54 g'early evenin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at December 02, 2016 09:24 PM (F6O4u)

55 way back in 2007 i wanted romney because i wanted a business guy to handle things.

also because i didn't want mccain.

this is even better.

Posted by: concrete girl at December 02, 2016 09:25 PM (JlPEQ)

56 Roll Huskies!

Posted by: Gene Parmesan at December 02, 2016 09:25 PM (M3DRt)

57 "Drain the swamp" was Pelosi's rhetoric in her attack on the Republican Congress in... 2002? Somewhere around there.

There will be no swamp draining. Americans just don't seem to care if their politicians are corrupt - look how many people voted for Clinton.

Posted by: Ace's liver at December 02, 2016 09:25 PM (Xuv2G)

58
trump
trump
trump

deport
deport
deport

Posted by: The Goat at December 02, 2016 09:25 PM (jrFgU)

59 It will be interesting to see what Trump can do, that's for sure.

And Stossel is right - to some extent, all Congress critters, be they House or Senate, go native once they get here. Things have been done a certain way for a long, long time. It will take time to change, for sure.

And of course it's hard to tell people they can't have the money they used to get. Very hard.

I think (hope) that Trump, not being a politician himself, will be able to see this with clearer eyes than most who would be in his position.

For sure, he'll do better than Hillary, and that's what matters.

Posted by: bluebell at December 02, 2016 09:25 PM (Zokmo)

60 Prayers for Fenelon. Unless there was a new development she went to hospital with chest pains, fearing heart attack. No attack but her BP is very high.

Posted by: PaleRider, link to SMFH funeral expenses for Carl at December 02, 2016 09:25 PM (dkExz)

61 I knew that would work. I'd procastinate about posting on Fenelon's status and someone will have posted it above mine. Works like a charm. Will be praying for her and she may want to lessen her load, services wise.

Posted by: Puddleglum at December 02, 2016 09:26 PM (pY+s4)

62 The last congress to seriously cut spending was the one elected in 1946, the only Republican congress between Hoover and Clinton. They were thrown out as the "do nothing congress" in 1948. If they hadn't cut spending, the post war boom would probably never have happened.

Posted by: zmdavud at December 02, 2016 09:26 PM (xqRaG)

63 Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 02, 2016 09:19 PM (39g3+)

Nice! Thanks.

Posted by: Hrothgar at December 02, 2016 09:26 PM (wCEn4)

64 35 We need a Scrooge in Congress, to mock everyone who asks for money, regardless of the "worthiness." Like the Sergeant at Arms or something.
Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the DSR at December 02, 2016 09:18 PM (tHwdc)

See my #23. I'm tanned, fit, and ready.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 02, 2016 09:27 PM (SRKgf)

65 Roll Huskies!
Posted by: Gene Parmesan

Roll?

Shouldn't it be something like, "Mush!"?

Or "Sic balls!"?

Posted by: Vlad the Temp at December 02, 2016 09:27 PM (1G5R8)

66 Thanks, bluebell.

I'm glad she's okay.

Posted by: the guy that moves pianos for a living at December 02, 2016 09:27 PM (x3uSY)

67 she may want to lessen her load, services wise.

Posted by: Puddleglum at December 02, 2016 09:26 PM (pY+s4)
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That's the thing. It's a very busy time in the church calendar, and probably next to impossible to find a replacement in December. I told her to tell her congregation to do a DIY service.

Posted by: grammie winger at December 02, 2016 09:28 PM (bpfzP)

68 Here you go bluebell;

http://tinyurl.com/gsmrn5e

I think you said they were your favorites.

Posted by: the guy that moves pianos for a living at December 02, 2016 09:28 PM (x3uSY)

69 Sorry,
I guess I have all the 'ettes a bit paranoid about having heart attacks....
High BP is not something to take lightly either...I always thought I'd have a stroke, never ever thought I would have a heart attack given my history, but it happens...even in your forties....

Posted by: @lindafelldespair(gab.ai)-deplorable gobsmacked rage-monkey staying alive, ahhhh! at December 02, 2016 09:28 PM (JNDQi)

70 See my #23. I'm tanned, fit, and ready.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 02, 2016 09:27 PM (SRKgf)
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I'll vote for you.

Posted by: bluebell at December 02, 2016 09:28 PM (Zokmo)

71 For Immediate Release:

Today I received a courtesy call from SecDef to-be Mattis. He informed me that pending his assumption of office, I was to maintain my current orbit. Until he orders otherwise, I shall do so.

Posted by: The Plane Jupiter at December 02, 2016 09:29 PM (ZO497)

72 Yep, good signs so far. But, as the old saying goes, the proof will be when I dip my balls in the pudding.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at December 02, 2016 09:29 PM (R+30W)

73 38 People were talking about the band Widespread Panic last thread, here's a sampling of their music

https://youtu.be/GdDCgFdhMRc?list=PL3Js7sxfPXTXIxgYsTy5Dmit62J6nmrNU
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 02, 2016 09:19 PM (39g3+)

Probably the only band where there live concerts are a religious experience compared to their studio albums.

Never miss a Sunday Show.

Posted by: Pepe, Proud American Nationalist at December 02, 2016 09:29 PM (sFofr)

74 3 *climbs out of barrel.....heads to shower*

Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 02, 2016 09:06 PM (PY9jH)

Hey Jane, if you think it might help convince your son to comment here you can let him know you won't be the only mother son morons. madamemayhem's son posts as Spawn of Mayhem.

Posted by: buzzion at December 02, 2016 09:29 PM (bMG0w)

75 Prayers for Fenelon. Unless there was a new
development she went to hospital with chest pains, fearing heart attack.
No attack but her BP is very high.

Posted by: PaleRider, link to SMFH funeral expenses for Carl at December 02, 2016 09:25 PM (dkExz)

That was Mr. Deplorable, and he would not be under a doctor's care. His choice, thought he could handle it on his own. Headstrong boy, he was.

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the DSR at December 02, 2016 09:30 PM (tHwdc)

76 "Drain The Swamp"

Uh oh.

You mean "drain the wetlands?"

You'll have the EPA on your ass. Assuming the EPA even exists any more.

Which God willing it won't.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 02, 2016 09:30 PM (SRKgf)

77 I think you said they were your favorites.
Posted by: the guy that moves pianos for a living at December 02, 2016 09:28 PM (x3uSY)
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Yes! What a beautiful photo. Thank you.

(I confess I was a weeeeee bit hesitate to click, being here, you know. But I'm glad I did.)

Posted by: bluebell at December 02, 2016 09:30 PM (Zokmo)

78 Probably the only band where there live concerts are a religious experience compared to their studio albums.

They used to say that about the Dead but I think that was mostly the contact high.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 02, 2016 09:30 PM (39g3+)

79 deport

Posted by: The Goat

That's not who we are! I'm sick of Trump Smurf excluding me!

Posted by: Quentin Tarantino at December 02, 2016 09:30 PM (rH4JY)

80 So who did PEOTUS Trump call? I saw Taiwan PM and Philippine Pres. Two other countries?

Posted by: Deplorable votermom @vm on Gab at December 02, 2016 09:30 PM (Om16U)

81 Planet Jupiter, dammit.

Posted by: The Planet Jupiter at December 02, 2016 09:31 PM (ZO497)

82 70 See my #23. I'm tanned, fit, and ready.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 02, 2016 09:27 PM (SRKgf)
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I'll vote for you.
Posted by: bluebell at December 02, 2016 09:28 PM (Zokmo)

Thanks! Feel the Guevaramentum!

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 02, 2016 09:31 PM (SRKgf)

83 It's not just the government that has this trait. It's one reason credit card debt is so great in the USA. Also the more money people make the more they spend on unnecessary things but things they want. Trump has overextended himself at times in his personal life and I think he learned a lesson in debt which is why I think he may not be able to drain the swamp completely but he's going to give it his best shot.

I'm almost ready to take a seat on the Trump train. Almost.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 02, 2016 09:31 PM (EjQ00)

84 Prayers for Fen! What a scary time for her.

Posted by: IC at December 02, 2016 09:31 PM (gcme+)

85 Hey, I have an open mind on the Trump Presidency. That's kinda what being a conservative means to me at this point.

That said, it doesn't exclude the occasional schadenboner now and again.

Posted by: West at December 02, 2016 09:32 PM (t+5Cv)

86 Fiscal sanity was not among Trump's highlighted campaign issues, per se, and given his mostly non-political background, I never expected much in that department.

Which is, yeah, a huge problem.

But it's a problem that - as indicated by the post quotes and what we all know - arises from the grass-roots itself, from the character (lack thereof) of the populace.

So fixing it is daunting.

Meanwhile, selected other problems (mass illegal migration, immigration lawlessness, regulatory suffocation, etc.) are actually fairly simple. And easy, by historical standards, to solve.

And he DID run, specifically, on those things. So there we are.

Posted by: rhomboid at December 02, 2016 09:32 PM (QDnY+)

87 annnnd I start this off with a sock fail

deport
deport
deport

tell all your family at Christmas and New Years

since we are already big meanie racists, might as well act the part

Posted by: origional Jake at December 02, 2016 09:32 PM (jrFgU)

88 Planet Jupiter, dammit.
Posted by: The Planet Jupiter at December 02, 2016 09:31 PM (ZO497)
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Hey bro, could you put in a good word for me?

Posted by: dwarf planet Pluto at December 02, 2016 09:32 PM (Zokmo)

89 Planet Jupiter, dammit.
Posted by: The Planet Jupiter at December 02, 2016 09:31 PM (ZO497)
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Hey bro, could you put in a good word for me?

Posted by: dwarf planet Pluto
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Sure. But first...

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at December 02, 2016 09:33 PM (hVdx9)

90 Today I received a courtesy call from SecDef to-be
Mattis. He informed me that pending his assumption of office, I was to
maintain my current orbit. Until he orders otherwise, I shall do so.

Posted by: The Plane Jupiter at December 02, 2016 09:29 PM (ZO497)

Good, that will make my trip there much easier.

Posted by: cher at December 02, 2016 09:33 PM (NbJXF)

91 44�Posted by: Gem at December 02, 2016 09:20 PM (uqdlV)�----�Where are they holding it?Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December

Fancy hotel. Food was good, but damn. Not allowed to leave until 9:30. I can kinds see Trump tower, tho. That's making me laugh.

Posted by: Gem at December 02, 2016 09:33 PM (uqdlV)

92 80 So who did PEOTUS Trump call? I saw Taiwan PM and Philippine Pres. Two other countries?

Posted by: Deplorable votermom @vm on Gab at December 02, 2016 09:30 PM (Om16U)

++++

Pakistan and Kazakhstan plus some others. Here's some guy fretting about each and every call.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/12/02/world/
trump-calls-to-world-leaders.html

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at December 02, 2016 09:35 PM (R+30W)

93 30 Are they your pool boys?
Posted by: All Hail Eris

Ha. Along the same lines: My boss's voice to text is sucking. This morning he told us we need to talk to Gianni. We went is he hot?

Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at December 02, 2016 09:35 PM (hscyr)

94 Pluto,
You're still a planet in my book....it's a bit confusing to my kids that I insist there are 9, yes NINE, planets and that's that!!!

Posted by: @lindafelldespair(gab.ai)-deplorable gobsmacked rage-monkey staying alive, ahhhh! at December 02, 2016 09:35 PM (JNDQi)

95 You mean "drain the wetlands?"

You'll have the EPA on your ass.

I could be convinced to have the EPA stick around until they restore the Potomac to its natural marshy state.

Posted by: t-bird at December 02, 2016 09:35 PM (ysprU)

96 Oh, poor Fen. Hope she's feeling better.

Posted by: Gem at December 02, 2016 09:36 PM (uqdlV)

97 I'm guessing the world leaders appreciate a professional alpha type who is doing his job rather than a slacking low-T douchebag leftie

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 02, 2016 09:36 PM (39g3+)

98 Just got a call from a drunk sister that was so drunk she didn't remember who she was calling and wanted to know who I was.

When I asked her who she was calling she had no clue.

It is only 8:00PM.

Posted by: Nip Sip at December 02, 2016 09:36 PM (NbJXF)

99 Kazakhstan called Trump? Are they looking for a personal loan? Better be respectful or he'll buy their country and evict everyone.

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at December 02, 2016 09:36 PM (hVdx9)

100 People were talking about the band Widespread Panic last thread

How about a widespread panegyric?

Posted by: Barack Obama at December 02, 2016 09:37 PM (rH4JY)

101 90 Today I received a courtesy call from SecDef to-be
Mattis. He informed me that pending his assumption of office, I was to
maintain my current orbit. Until he orders otherwise, I shall do so.

Posted by: The Plane Jupiter at December 02, 2016 09:29 PM (ZO497)

He goddam maddog, eh?

Posted by: Palin Drome at December 02, 2016 09:37 PM (FC7Jy)

102 Trump, doing the job the JEF won't do....

Posted by: @lindafelldespair(gab.ai)-deplorable gobsmacked rage-monkey staying alive, ahhhh! at December 02, 2016 09:38 PM (JNDQi)

103 98 Just got a call from a drunk sister that was so drunk she didn't remember who she was calling and wanted to know who I was.

When I asked her who she was calling she had no clue.

It is only 8:00PM.
Posted by: Nip Sip at December 02, 2016 09:36 PM (NbJXF)
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"Am I Benedictine or Carmelite?" *hic*

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 02, 2016 09:38 PM (EnKk6)

104 98: whoa nip, that's harcore right there. maybe she needs some help. that won't end well.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at December 02, 2016 09:38 PM (KP5rU)

105 Fenelon, lindafell, Deplorable Old Blue...all with heart issues lately?

I don't recall telling any of y'all to follow my example...

Posted by: Captain Whitebread at December 02, 2016 09:38 PM (HI8sb)

106 And easy, by historical standards, to solve.

Just think how gigantic those things would be. He doesn't have to do everything. A couple home runs are more than I ever dared hope for from the GOPe.

Posted by: t-bird at December 02, 2016 09:38 PM (8zL5i)

107 Just got a call from a drunk sister that was so drunk she didn't remember who she was calling and wanted to know who I was.

....
is she hawt? available? pic?

Posted by: origional Jake at December 02, 2016 09:38 PM (jrFgU)

108 Just got a call from a drunk sister that was so drunk she didn't remember who she was calling and wanted to know who I was.

....
is she hawt? available? pic?
****

Beat me to it.

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at December 02, 2016 09:39 PM (hVdx9)

109 Seriously, though...prayers for all three of you. Glad the operation went well, DOB. I hope Fenelon feels better soon.

Posted by: Captain Whitebread at December 02, 2016 09:39 PM (HI8sb)

110 98: whoa nip, that's harcore right there. maybe she needs some help. that won't end well.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at December 02, 2016 09:38 PM (KP5rU)
----------------

Yes, I'm thinking the same. Hope she'll be okay.

Posted by: bluebell at December 02, 2016 09:39 PM (Zokmo)

111 Well Captain, you never said you were contagious.....

Posted by: @lindafelldespair(gab.ai)-deplorable gobsmacked rage-monkey staying alive, ahhhh! at December 02, 2016 09:40 PM (JNDQi)

112 samuel el jackson is a sellout piece of shit. asshole.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at December 02, 2016 09:40 PM (KP5rU)

113 Fenelon, lindafell, Deplorable Old Blue...all with heart issues lately?

I don't recall telling any of y'all to follow my example...

Posted by: Captain Whitebread
****

Pffft. That is why I don't have a heart.

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at December 02, 2016 09:40 PM (hVdx9)

114 "Am I Benedictine or Carmelite?" *hic*
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 02, 2016 09:38 PM (EnKk6)

(golf clap)

Posted by: Captain Whitebread at December 02, 2016 09:40 PM (HI8sb)

115 Roll Huskies is because Nate silver thinks they will be in the playoffs, which means they will have to play UA

Posted by: Gene Parmesan at December 02, 2016 09:40 PM (M3DRt)

116 Just got a call from a drunk sister that was so drunk she didn't remember who she was calling and wanted to know who I was.

When I asked her who she was calling she had no clue.

It is only 8:00PM.

Posted by: Nip Sip

?

Posted by: Pope Francis at December 02, 2016 09:40 PM (rH4JY)

117 Phone said unknown caller, so I don't have a number to call her back and invite myself to the party.

I hate that for me.

Posted by: Nip Sip at December 02, 2016 09:40 PM (NbJXF)

118 109 Seriously, though...prayers for all three of you. Glad the operation went well, DOB. I hope Fenelon feels better soon.
Posted by: Captain Whitebread at December 02, 2016 09:39 PM (HI8sb)

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Amen.

Posted by: SMFH - 9-2 at December 02, 2016 09:41 PM (CRotO)

119 111 Well Captain, you never said you were contagious.....
Posted by: @lindafelldespair(gab.ai)-deplorable gobsmacked rage-monkey staying alive, ahhhh! at December 02, 2016 09:40 PM (JNDQi)

Posted by: Captain Whitebread at December 02, 2016 09:41 PM (HI8sb)

120 Hmmm. It's gonna be an early night for Colorado if they don't get their game face on. Quickly.

Posted by: IC at December 02, 2016 09:41 PM (gcme+)

121 samuel el jackson is a sellout piece of shit. asshole.

Posted by: chavez the hugo
****
Samuel el Jackson is a RACIST sellout piece of shit. Asshole

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at December 02, 2016 09:41 PM (hVdx9)

122 Oh absolutely, t-bird (and lindafell, via sarcasm way above).

If he makes major progress on a few big issues, it's more than I would have expected from the mashed-potato sandwich GOP field apart from him, and we don't even need to talk about if She had won.

Sad thing is, even if he/they manage to unshackle the US economy a bit, allow growth to return (note my verbs), there is near zero chance there will be any fiscal progress. Soaring revenues would be allowed to reduce deficits. Reducing scope and resources of guvamint very unlikely to even be on anyone's lips in the Beltway.

Posted by: rhomboid at December 02, 2016 09:42 PM (QDnY+)

123 78 Probably the only band where there live concerts are a religious experience compared to their studio albums.

They used to say that about the Dead but I think that was mostly the contact high.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 02, 2016 09:30 PM (39g3+)

Too young to have seen Jerry's Dead. I do know that Panic's studio albums and live shows are night and day. Their shows are a rollercoaster ride of emotions.

Best live concert that most will never experience. Like Tallahassee 2005 spring when they pulled Chilly>4 Cornered Room>Chilly>4 Cornered Room>Chilly. Things like that are musical ecstacy. Or like somebody trying to Fuck the pain away.

Posted by: Pepe, Proud American Nationalist at December 02, 2016 09:42 PM (sFofr)

124 121: thanks, i knew i was forgetting something. getting old.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at December 02, 2016 09:42 PM (KP5rU)

125 I've been thinking about this. After Gaylord was immaculated, he set about transforming the United States.
Everything I had been taught that was right was now considered wrong, and everything that was considered wrong was now right.
All of a sudden, we are freed from that. The tide has turned.
And Hillary Clinton will never be president.

Posted by: ALH at December 02, 2016 09:43 PM (Z56vq)

126 Samuel el Jackson is a RACIST sellout piece of shit. Asshole

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at December 02, 2016 09:41 PM (hVdx9)

Is that the brother that sells Capital One CC's? Another product to ban

Posted by: Nip Sip at December 02, 2016 09:43 PM (NbJXF)

127 Phone said unknown caller, so I don't have a number to call her back and invite myself to the party.

I hate that for me.

Posted by: Nip Sip
****

Seriously, if that is a habit of hers, I hope she gets help. I have only been that bad twice in my life. Both times involved alcohol poisoning and a blackout.

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at December 02, 2016 09:43 PM (hVdx9)

128 The headline over at drudge links to the NYT. They have the vapors because Trump is phoning foreign governments. "He's doing it all Wrong" they whine. I love watching him stick his thumb in the eye of msm. I feel a little embarrassed that I'm always looking for his next insult aimed at the establishment. I guess I was suppressing just how much I despise the mfm.

Posted by: Drc at December 02, 2016 09:43 PM (sWzpv)

129 Jake Browning will be a very high draft pick in 2018.

For those who care.

Posted by: eleven at December 02, 2016 09:43 PM (qUNWi)

130 Yes, Roll Huskies. I just finished fixing a little network issue and so I'm missing the first half. Off to join the rest of the family.

Of course UA will hose us if it comes to that...

Posted by: Skookumchuk at December 02, 2016 09:44 PM (/WPPJ)

131 Samuel el Jackson is a RACIST sellout piece of shit. Asshole

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at December 02, 2016 09:41 PM (hVdx9)

Is that the brother that sells Capital One CC's? Another product to ban

Posted by: Nip Sip
****

Capital One is a proud leftwing company who gladly gives the finger to those of us right of center.

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at December 02, 2016 09:44 PM (hVdx9)

132
Seriously, if that is a habit of hers, I hope
she gets help. I have only been that bad twice in my life. Both times
involved alcohol poisoning and a blackout.

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at December 02, 2016 09:43 PM (hVdx9)

I would have no idea if it is, but it is in VERY prevalent in the hood on Friday night.

Posted by: Nip Sip at December 02, 2016 09:45 PM (NbJXF)

133 I think I know what Trump is doing - he's basically announcing to the world that the new leader of the free world is in town and it's a new era. He calls the shots.

Posted by: Deplorable votermom @vm on Gab at December 02, 2016 09:46 PM (Om16U)

134 and fuck capitol one. wish somebody would go jesse james on their progressive ass.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at December 02, 2016 09:46 PM (KP5rU)

135 I pray The Buffs will not get blown out.

Posted by: Pepe, Proud American Nationalist at December 02, 2016 09:47 PM (sFofr)

136 The 'facts' first reported on the McKnight shooting sure took a 180 degree turn.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 02, 2016 09:47 PM (EjQ00)

137 Sebastian...do you have a link for that?

Posted by: eleven at December 02, 2016 09:49 PM (qUNWi)

138 Amy Schumer signed for the lead role in a "Barbie" movie, according to Breitbart.

What's next? Rosie O'Donnell as Batman?

http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2016/12/02/amy-schumer-star-live-action-movie-barbie/

Posted by: Captain Whitebread at December 02, 2016 09:49 PM (HI8sb)

139 134 and fuck capitol one. wish somebody would go jesse james on their progressive ass.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at December 02, 2016 09:46 PM (KP5rU)

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Heh.

Posted by: SMFH - 9-2 at December 02, 2016 09:49 PM (CRotO)

140 Nip Sip talking about a black female. Not his sister.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 02, 2016 09:49 PM (EjQ00)

141 Oh, so NOW CNN cares about manufacturing job losses in the midwest. "NO DEAL FOR THIS INDIANA PLANT" blares CNN. Had there girl won, you'd never hear about either plants job losses.

Posted by: Puddleglum at December 02, 2016 09:49 PM (pY+s4)

142 Seriously, if that is a habit of hers, I hope
she gets help. I have only been that bad twice in my life. Both times
involved alcohol poisoning and a blackout.

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at December 02, 2016 09:43 PM (hVdx9)

I would have no idea if it is, but it is in VERY prevalent in the hood on Friday night.

Posted by: Nip Sip
****

Alcohol poisoning SUCKS. Both times I projectile vomited for two hours straight. Later my body went numb and I could not move. When I woke up I did not know where I was or how I got there.
Talk about a scary feeling.

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at December 02, 2016 09:50 PM (hVdx9)

143 Folsom is a cool place to see a show. Dead and Co doing 2 shows there again

Posted by: Gene Parmesan at December 02, 2016 09:50 PM (M3DRt)

144 137 Sebastian...do you have a link for that?
Posted by: eleven at December 02, 2016 09:49 PM (qUNWi)

Embarrassed to say I read it on TMZ . I didn't look to see who they linked to.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 02, 2016 09:50 PM (EjQ00)

145 Amy Schumer signed for the lead role in a "Barbie" movie, according to Breitbart.

Posted by: Captain Whitebread at December 02, 2016 09:49 PM

She's gonna have to lose a pound or two hundred.

Posted by: otho at December 02, 2016 09:51 PM (lmIoG)

146 Trump is doing Shock and Awe.

Posted by: davidt at December 02, 2016 09:52 PM (XoldI)

147 Pope, did you see my Herring /KDTU post?

Posted by: Gene Parmesan at December 02, 2016 09:52 PM (M3DRt)

148 140
Nip Sip talking about a black female. Not his sister.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 02, 2016 09:49 PM (EjQ00)

Yeah, I just figured out Tilikum misread my post.

Posted by: Nip Sip at December 02, 2016 09:52 PM (NbJXF)

149 Oh my, Allahpussy over at HotAir is in a dither over Trump's talking with Taiwan's president and another call with the head of pock-ee-stahn.

He doesn't know all the nuances and politesse required, etc,etc. Big blundering fool just has the audacity to pick up the phone and talk to any other leader who wants to talk to him.

And he doesn't fuck around with protocols and the rules and all that shit.

Just imagine that. A leader who will talk straight with other leaders. No bullshit.

Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at December 02, 2016 09:52 PM (DW+jj)

150 140
Nip Sip talking about a black female. Not his sister.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 02, 2016 09:49 PM (EjQ00)

Yeah, I just figured out Tilikum misread my post.

Posted by: Nip Sip at
****

Still, that woman needs help. Holy crap.

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at December 02, 2016 09:54 PM (hVdx9)

151 138: hillary clinton as wonder woman.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at December 02, 2016 09:54 PM (KP5rU)

152 Nip Sip talking about a black female. Not his sister.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 02, 2016 09:49 PM (EjQ00)

Yeah, I just figured out Tilikum misread my post.

ok...that's kinda funny.

Posted by: eleven at December 02, 2016 09:54 PM (qUNWi)

153 Just imagine that. A leader who will talk straight with other leaders. No bullshit.
Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at December 02, 2016 09:52 PM (DW+jj)

Would any of those leaders refuse to talk to him? I don't think so. Kimchee Jong-Un, maybe...

Posted by: Captain Whitebread at December 02, 2016 09:54 PM (HI8sb)

154 151 138: hillary clinton as wonder woman.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at December 02, 2016 09:54 PM (KP5rU)

Michael Moore.

Posted by: Captain Whitebread at December 02, 2016 09:54 PM (HI8sb)

155
Question regarding Trump's bankruptcies. Were they personal bankruptcies or business bankruptcies? They're two totally different things. Business bankruptcy is a rather common affair, and for good or ill, it's generally considered to be a legit business strategy in certain situations. Plus, it also depends on the type of bankruptcy (Chap 11 or Chap 7).

And on a larger note, a lot of us reluctant Trump types were saying that if we are lucky enough to get 10% of what we want from the Magic Scalp Weasel, that qualifies as a win. I see no reason to alter that view.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at December 02, 2016 09:55 PM (LuZz8)

156 NY Slime is all upset that Trump had a meeting with Abe, Japanese leader, and his daughter was there and Trump didn't call the State Department.

You think Trump trusts this State Department about ANYTHING? How fcking stupid is that idea?

Posted by: Nip Sip at December 02, 2016 09:55 PM (NbJXF)

157 I wish Stossel wasn't so unbelievably nerdy sounding.

Posted by: Gene Parmesan at December 02, 2016 09:55 PM (M3DRt)

158 Pac 12 all ties up 7 -- 7.

Posted by: eleven at December 02, 2016 09:55 PM (qUNWi)

159 Nip Sip talking about a black female. Not his sister.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 02, 2016 09:49 PM (EjQ00)

Yeah, I just figured out Tilikum misread my post.

ok...that's kinda funny.

Posted by: eleven
****

Tilikum is drinking a bit himself.

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at December 02, 2016 09:57 PM (hVdx9)

160 @155

They were all business bankruptcies. He dodged the bullet when his bankers decided it was a better idea to take a shot at letting him work his personal notes out than to bankrupt him. He owed them $880 MILLION. Paid it off.

Posted by: Nip Sip at December 02, 2016 09:57 PM (NbJXF)

161
Nood.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at December 02, 2016 09:57 PM (LuZz8)

162 143 Folsom is a cool place to see a show. Dead and Co doing 2 shows there again
Posted by: Gene Parmesan at December 02, 2016 09:50 PM (M3DRt)

Can't complain about seeing any shows in Boulder.

Do you remember Jo Jo and the North Mississippi All Stars formed The Smiling Assassins over a decade ago? Best concert I've ever seen because Jo Jo got to show off just how talented he is. He played every instrument... Like a boss. Of course seeing J.J. Cale live at the Boulder Theater was awesome as well.

Places down South that should pull great music like Boulder, don't. it's a shame.

Posted by: Pepe, Proud American Nationalist at December 02, 2016 09:57 PM (sFofr)

163 This Trump fella is starting to grow on me a bit.....

Posted by: @lindafelldespair(gab.ai)-deplorable gobsmacked rage-monkey staying alive, ahhhh! at December 02, 2016 09:57 PM (JNDQi)

164 Tilikum is drinking a bit himself.

::clink::

Posted by: eleven at December 02, 2016 09:57 PM (qUNWi)

165 AllahPundit had his time in the immediate aftermath of 9/11 (his mock Tom Friedman columns were also very very good).

He seemed to go a bit off the shallow end by Bush's second term.

If he really is the least bit perturbed by a president-elect's phone contacts with world leaders, he's exploring new (stupid) territory for him.

In addition to which, the Taiwan one is outstanding, and hilarious. One can almost hear the sputtering rage in the offices of the arrogant, bumbling Chinese dictators as we read this .....

Posted by: rhomboid at December 02, 2016 09:58 PM (QDnY+)

166 158 Pac 12 all ties up 7 -- 7.
Posted by: eleven at December 02, 2016 09:55 PM (qUNWi)

I know it's a long shot. But please Buffs pull out this win!!!

Posted by: Pepe, Proud American Nationalist at December 02, 2016 09:58 PM (sFofr)

167 71 For Immediate Release:

Today I received a courtesy call from SecDef to-be Mattis. He informed me that pending his assumption of office, I was to maintain my current orbit. Until he orders otherwise, I shall do so.
Posted by: The Plane Jupiter at December 02, 2016 09:29 PM (ZO497)
---------------------------------
This is outrageous, totally unprecedented, for a president-elect to allow his nominee for SecDef to make calls to planets and try to influence their orbit.
This could easily start a collapse of the solar system and an attack of the asteroids.
Insane. These people are operating outside tradition, the law, and common decency.

Posted by: MSM at December 02, 2016 09:58 PM (Nox3c)

168 154: they both have the same hair. probably pull it off. just can't imagine the beast in stirrups in some back alley cuban medical facility.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at December 02, 2016 09:58 PM (KP5rU)

169 About the live-action (?) Barbie movie:

Imagine the job that awaits the makeup artists.

By the way, I love this place. I have no military background, but I don't feel like an outsider. I lurk much more than I post, but that's because every thread is a full tapestry by the time I get to it. Wish I could remember when I started, and why.

Boy this is such a happy place these days. Feels good.

Have a good weekend, Horde! It's Bedlam tomorrow!

P.S. Still trying to get in touch with C.R. Taylor.

Posted by: Weak Geek at December 02, 2016 09:59 PM (zqUhc)

170 Pope, Atlanta gets most everything now. Big range of venues

Posted by: Gene Parmesan at December 02, 2016 10:00 PM (M3DRt)

171 who told you to use the balm? did i tell you to use the balm?

Posted by: chavez the hugo at December 02, 2016 10:01 PM (KP5rU)

172 I just a piece by Michael Barone, the guy who can tell you a bunch of facts from rote about any random congressional district you name, in the whole damn US. And who always looks like his dog just died.

Anyway, he concludes that no other Republican would've won, at least like Trump did. Other Rs would've have done better amongst the smart-set crowd of GOPers, but they wouldn't have breached the blue wall like Trump did.

So, remember all that shit about Trump being poison and unelectable? Hell, he may have been the only electable one of the bunch.

Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at December 02, 2016 10:08 PM (DW+jj)

173 170 Pope, Atlanta gets most everything now. Big range of venues
Posted by: Gene Parmesan at December 02, 2016 10:00 PM (M3DRt)

Which sucks. Why does Athens have to get shut out?

Interesting tid bit. Boulder has over 150'000 tickets sold a year at least for shows between the Fox and The Boulder Theater. Athens has 15,000 tops between the GA Theater and the 40 Watt.

It's a complete failure by the city of Athens to not bring in Music.

Posted by: Pepe, Proud American Nationalist at December 02, 2016 10:12 PM (sFofr)

174 American Be Advised:

Trump is going to zag as often as he zigs, from left to right and all points in between. He has more or less created a third national party, and it will likely imo not adhere orthodoxically to either the Elephant or the Donkey.

Plan accordingly.

Posted by: Mr. Cluebat at December 02, 2016 10:13 PM (uKJIC)

175 Gene, for me Atlanta is to be treated like a quickie. In and out and gone.

Posted by: Pepe, Proud American Nationalist at December 02, 2016 10:13 PM (sFofr)

176 140 Nip Sip talking about a black female. Not his sister.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 02, 2016 09:49 PM (EjQ00)

Yeah, So,

Hawt? Available? Number?

Posted by: West at December 02, 2016 10:19 PM (t+5Cv)

177 Where the hell did this came from???

I just stepped onto the front porch to get some scallions, and there is now turkey femur in my seat on the couch! WTF?

Posted by: Chi - #FreeCthulhu at December 02, 2016 10:41 PM (2eWoJ)

178 102 Trump, doing the job the JEF won't do....
Posted by: @lindafelldespair(gab.ai)-deplorable gobsmacked rage-monkey staying alive, ahhhh! at December 02, 2016 09:38 PM (JNDQi)

102 Trump, doing the job the JEF wouldn't and couldn't do....

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 02, 2016 10:44 PM (SRKgf)

179 So, remember all that shit about Trump being poison and unelectable? Hell, he may have been the only electable one of the bunch.

Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at December 02, 2016 10:08 PM (DW+jj)

That was obvious many months ago.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 02, 2016 10:45 PM (SRKgf)

180 You think Trump trusts this State Department about ANYTHING? How fcking stupid is that idea?

Posted by: Nip Sip at December 02, 2016 09:55 PM (NbJXF)

There hasn't been a trustworthy State Department since at least the Hoover Administration.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at December 02, 2016 10:47 PM (SRKgf)

181 172
So, remember all that shit about Trump being poison and unelectable? Hell, he may have been the only electable one of the bunch.
Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at December 02, 2016 10:08 PM (DW+jj)

That's what I thought all along.

Posted by: rickl - THE MEDIA IS LYING TO YOU at December 02, 2016 10:50 PM (sdi6R)

182 No-one is going to fix the fiscal mess. It would take a true crash -- something akin to an actual national bankruptcy to force those kinds of changes, and even then, you're more likely to explicit government by robbery/confiscation than actual reductions to welfare/middle class entitlements.

We'll get there, one day. Because no-one has the power to stop the reckoning. But we're not draining that swamp anytime soon.

Posted by: Revenant at December 02, 2016 10:59 PM (ER4LC)

183 177 Where the hell did this came from???

I just stepped onto the front porch to get some scallions, and there is now turkey femur in my seat on the couch! WTF?
Posted by: Chi - #FreeCthulhu at December 02, 2016 10:41 PM (2eWoJ)

That's some sadistic psychotic gaslighting going on.

Posted by: Pepe, Proud American Nationalist at December 02, 2016 11:01 PM (sFofr)

184 I think "drain the swamp" talks mor about removing corrupt or sluggish politicians, as opposed to ideological cutting of government. At this point I'll take it, especially if the Clinton family takes it in the teeth. I actually think Trump will love taking time to mount inquiries, such as working 43 over a la Chilcot. We can only see- but if our dynasties think Trump is even a quarter as vengeful as claimed, they need to look into new Qatari addresses...

Posted by: trev006 at December 03, 2016 12:51 AM (D6F1y)

185 But it's easier to believe Thomas Jefferson who, with greater eloquence,
said, "It's the natural progress of things for government to gain
ground, and liberty to yield."

===========

I also said something about the Tree Of Liberty needing refreshing from time to time ...

Posted by: Thomas Jefferson at December 03, 2016 12:56 AM (mt8X9)

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