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Senators Blast McConnell for Losing the Election as His Coterie of China Cvcks Defend Him
His Lieutenant Twink John Thune rose to his defense.
Senate Republicans let their fury and frustration out at one another during a lengthy closed-door meeting that revealed the bitter feelings left over from a crushingly disappointing midterm election. An at-times nasty and personal discussion took place at the Senate GOP lunch, where Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), who have been at odds for months, traded recriminations over who was to blame for the GOP's failure to win back the Senate. The biggest fireworks came after McConnell stood up at one point in the meeting and observed that while he heard a lot of criticism of his leadership style, no one had yet announced any plan to challenge him for the job of Republican leader. Scott, the chairman of the Senate campaign arm, then interjected to say that he planned to challenge McConnell at Wednesday morning's leadership election, catching many of his GOP colleagues by surprise, according to a Republican source familiar with the conversation in the room. McConnell quickly cut Scott off, telling him to wait his turn to speak. Then things really got heated.Jodi Ernst, who needs to be primaried, of course supported McConnell, and then offered herself to serve in Senate leadership as one of his lieutenants. Cruz and Braun continued criticizing him. Cruz insisted the vote must be delayed until next month. Related: Now is the time to boot failed GOP leaders, not bicker about Trump vs. DeSantis. Agreed. We'll have to get to Trump vs. DeSantis soon enough, but we have two years for that. We need to sort our our McConnell Problem now.
McConnell accused Scott of mismanaging his job at the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) and of mischaracterizing the record of the Senate Leadership Fund, a super PAC affiliated with McConnell that poured tens of millions of dollars in a slew of key races, according to the source familiar with the confrontational exchange. Scott then heatedly criticized McConnell for not putting out an agenda before the election and keeping his own leadership team in the dark. "I've never seen Scott so fired up. It was a very impassioned, very direct confrontation with McConnell that McConnell did not expect," said another person who witnessed the tense back-and-forth between senators. "It started off tense and it got very acrimonious."
Scott's comment didn't sit well with Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.), however, who pushed back hard, according to sources familiar with the conversation. ... Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said the Senate Republican campaign arm wasted money, its digital effort wasted money, the committee didn't spend enough on independent expenditures and praised McConnell for raising huge amounts of money for Senate GOP incumbents and challengers, according to a person familiar with the conversation.
Forget about the Trump versus DeSantis question for a minute. Right now, the far more important and pressing task at hand is to hold Sen. Mitch McConnell, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, and other GOP leaders like Rep. Tom Emmer, the head of the National Republican Congressional Committee, and Ronna McDaniel, the Republican National Committee chair, accountable for their massive failures this election cycle.I mentioned yesterday: Mollie Hemingway made a great point on Laura Ingraham last night. Someone pointed out how much we owe Mitch McConnell for getting conservative judges confirmed, but Mollie Hemingway rebutted that. Schumer, she pointed out, does the same thing with liberal judges, and delivers on liberal wish-list legislation, and manages to not wage war against most of the party and avoids spending money to defeat them in primaries and eschews working with the Deep State to undermine a President of his own party he doesn't like but whom the American people elected. With McConnell, it's only the first one -- and we're supposed to be content with that. "They'll be satisfied with less." So Ming the Merciless predicted humanity's acceptance of his cruel rulership, after he had suitably chastised them with decades of degradation.
Any time wasted speculating on the 2024 primary is time not spent talking about McConnell's dereliction of duty as the leader of the GOP -- not just his horrible funding decisions during the midterms but also the past two years of facilitating President Biden's agenda. As my colleague Tristan Justice argued in these pages last week, McConnell didn't just prioritize his allies over winning a majority in the midterms, long before the cycle began he capitulated to Biden's agenda, helping to raise the debt limit, pass a massive infrastructure package, and facilitate a CHIPS Act that benefits corrupt special interests. McConnell's success in appointing federal judges is admirable and will stand as his legacy, but now that Democrats have secured a Senate majority that legacy might well be eclipsed by Sen. Chuck Schumer, who has proven just as adept as McConnell at confirming judges.
We are no longer satisfied with less, Mitch the Merciless. McConnell has been waging a war against the Tea Party for fourteen f***ing years. The Tea Party is vital to the party. Mitch McConnell is not. He's just another corrupt, cynical, self-dealing, China-protecting brokedown chair-filler. It's time for him to go.
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I'll say it again:
There was never a written plan for how they would address inflation.
They didn't want to win. I honestly think the steal might've been their idea.
There was never a written plan for how they would address inflation.
They didn't want to win. I honestly think the steal might've been their idea.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:02 PM (Vr7n8)
2
Like the sun rising in the east.
Posted by: Catherine at November 16, 2022 01:02 PM (ZSsrh)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at November 16, 2022 01:02 PM (mE7cY)
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Whatever
Posted by: Pork Chops & Bacons at November 16, 2022 01:04 PM (BdMk6)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at November 16, 2022 01:04 PM (mE7cY)
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They didn't want to win. I honestly think the steal might've been their idea.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:02 PM (Vr7n
Mitch likes to hide in the subservient role behind Schumer
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:02 PM (Vr7n
Mitch likes to hide in the subservient role behind Schumer
Posted by: It's me donna at November 16, 2022 01:04 PM (bs+z0)
7
But did McConnell get his good buddy Lisa Murkowski re-elected over that evil Rethuglican Candidate in Alaska?
Posted by: rd at November 16, 2022 01:04 PM (Z32m1)
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How any of them can even pretend he is not a total failure, stooge of Chy-na, and apparatus of the deep state is beyond me. He should be completely toxic to all who pass his orbit.
Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at November 16, 2022 01:04 PM (29JJG)
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I support McConnell.
Posted by: MTG IS A SINGLE FEMALE MOM at November 16, 2022 01:05 PM (pb6ET)
10
Who's Mitch McConnell?
Posted by: Your average voter at November 16, 2022 01:05 PM (sn5EN)
11
These same assholes are the ones telling us President Donald Trump "IS TOO EXTREME!!!"
Posted by: rd at November 16, 2022 01:06 PM (Z32m1)
12
Where are the Tyrells and Sansa Stark with her necklace when we need them?
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at November 16, 2022 01:06 PM (ufFY8)
Posted by: davidt at November 16, 2022 01:06 PM (oTZbj)
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well Rick Scott hails from the Empire of Ron so of course he feels empowered to speak truth to Turtledom.
Posted by: kallisto at November 16, 2022 01:06 PM (dCxaZ)
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Any of 'em going on camera w/this?....maybe besides Lindsey?
Posted by: BignJames at November 16, 2022 01:07 PM (AwYPR)
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Who mitch dis is?
Posted by: Cruz at November 16, 2022 01:07 PM (oTZbj)
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But did McConnell get his good buddy Lisa Murkowski re-elected over that evil Rethuglican Candidate in Alaska?
Posted by: rd
@JacobRubashkin 3h
Very nearly there in Alaska now. Murkowski is effectively tied with Tshibaka at 43%. With Democrat Chesbro sitting at 10%, that puts Murkowski in prime position to win the instant runoff, as the vast majority of Chesbro voters will rank her second.
Posted by: rd
@JacobRubashkin 3h
Very nearly there in Alaska now. Murkowski is effectively tied with Tshibaka at 43%. With Democrat Chesbro sitting at 10%, that puts Murkowski in prime position to win the instant runoff, as the vast majority of Chesbro voters will rank her second.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 16, 2022 01:07 PM (IyrhE)
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We don't want a leader with good taste, we want a leader that tastes good. I think I heard that on TV once.
Posted by: John Thune at November 16, 2022 01:07 PM (sWM8x)
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Fuck The Turdle
Posted by: Ray Van Dune at November 16, 2022 01:07 PM (hRbjX)
Posted by: Moki at November 16, 2022 01:08 PM (JrN/x)
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FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at November 16, 2022 01:08 PM (tjClK)
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1 I'll say it again:
There was never a written plan for how they would address inflation.
They didn't want to win. I honestly think the steal might've been their idea.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:02 PM (Vr7n
They want to use their office to amass generational wealth.
We want them to NOT use the office to amass generational wealth.
The GOP increasingly serves no legitimate purpose.
There was never a written plan for how they would address inflation.
They didn't want to win. I honestly think the steal might've been their idea.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:02 PM (Vr7n
They want to use their office to amass generational wealth.
We want them to NOT use the office to amass generational wealth.
The GOP increasingly serves no legitimate purpose.
Posted by: XTC at November 16, 2022 01:08 PM (UnA8+)
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Who is responsible for pulling campaign funding? Scott or McConnell?
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:08 PM (pAYE7)
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@JacobRubashkin 3h
Very nearly there in Alaska now. Murkowski is effectively tied with Tshibaka at 43%. With Democrat Chesbro sitting at 10%, that puts Murkowski in prime position to win the instant runoff, as the vast majority of Chesbro voters will rank her second.
--
Still counting, eh? For the election that was 8 days ago?
Banana republic 3rd world bullshot.
Very nearly there in Alaska now. Murkowski is effectively tied with Tshibaka at 43%. With Democrat Chesbro sitting at 10%, that puts Murkowski in prime position to win the instant runoff, as the vast majority of Chesbro voters will rank her second.
--
Still counting, eh? For the election that was 8 days ago?
Banana republic 3rd world bullshot.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:08 PM (Vr7n8)
25
Lol.
Want to get Republicans fired up? Debate fundraising and spending.
I doubt too many, if any, got into a tizzy over messaging and platform.
Want to get Republicans fired up? Debate fundraising and spending.
I doubt too many, if any, got into a tizzy over messaging and platform.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 16, 2022 01:08 PM (6xbVH)
26
Screw McConnell with a little tiny rice dick.....with monkeypox.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at November 16, 2022 01:08 PM (tjClK)
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23 Who is responsible for pulling campaign funding? Scott or McConnell?
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:08 PM (pAYE7)
Chuck Schumer.
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:08 PM (pAYE7)
Chuck Schumer.
Posted by: XTC at November 16, 2022 01:08 PM (UnA8+)
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added an update
Posted by: ace at November 16, 2022 01:08 PM (C1Zwz)
29
hiya
Posted by: JT at November 16, 2022 01:08 PM (T4tVD)
30
Who will be left standing when the music stops?
Posted by: gourmand du jour, sunny and cool at November 16, 2022 01:08 PM (jTmQV)
31
Kick the McLosers to the McCurb.
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V at November 16, 2022 01:08 PM (zB/T/)
32
At this point I'm mostly on board with the LP, but I'm not a joiner, so I'm not going to be handing out their literature in airports or anything.
I just don't believe the RP can be salvaged.
I just don't believe the RP can be salvaged.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 16, 2022 01:08 PM (YV6PJ)
33
Ass cancer > Mitch McConnell
Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 16, 2022 01:09 PM (pb6ET)
34
this is quite eay:
did McConnell support the Repub candidate in Alaska Seante race?
NO!!!
Did he give her tons of money? YES
Did Murkowski give money to Palin's Democrat challenger for the House? YES
No way is this guy a Republican "LEADER"
did McConnell support the Repub candidate in Alaska Seante race?
NO!!!
Did he give her tons of money? YES
Did Murkowski give money to Palin's Democrat challenger for the House? YES
No way is this guy a Republican "LEADER"
Posted by: jb at November 16, 2022 01:09 PM (MFMP+)
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McConnell is a piece of garbage and has done nothing useful for the GOP in his entire time as speaker.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:09 PM (d2bW3)
36
I'm pretty much burned out on DC politics. It's the king's court bickering over their titles.
Posted by: Pork Chops & Bacons at November 16, 2022 01:09 PM (BdMk6)
37
Well....NASA had a successful launch and we are headed back to the moon. I don't suppose anyone stuffed McConnell aboard did they?
Anyone?
Anyone?
Posted by: Diogenes at November 16, 2022 01:09 PM (anj39)
38
Thune must have farmland in SD he plans on selling to the ChiComms.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 16, 2022 01:09 PM (Gibjk)
39
>>Trump vs. DeSantis soon enough, but we have two years for that.
There isn't going to be a Trump vs DeSantis.
At the end of the day, I don't think DeSantis will be foolish enough to run in 24.
We're stuck with Trump, which is my preference, until the bitter end.
There isn't going to be a Trump vs DeSantis.
At the end of the day, I don't think DeSantis will be foolish enough to run in 24.
We're stuck with Trump, which is my preference, until the bitter end.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (hj2D/)
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>>>Kick the McLosers to the McCurb.
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V
And don't come back McSoon
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V
And don't come back McSoon
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (d2bW3)
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1 I'll say it again:
There was never a written plan for how they would address inflation.
They didn't want to win. I honestly think the steal might've been their idea.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:02 PM (Vr7n
And I'll point out again, they can't without addressing the overall size and scope of the Fed Government. Which the GOPe will never do. Hell, if you look at almost every EXPANSION of the Fed Gov, it happened under the Rebpublicans.
There was never a written plan for how they would address inflation.
They didn't want to win. I honestly think the steal might've been their idea.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:02 PM (Vr7n
And I'll point out again, they can't without addressing the overall size and scope of the Fed Government. Which the GOPe will never do. Hell, if you look at almost every EXPANSION of the Fed Gov, it happened under the Rebpublicans.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (oHd/0)
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Remember when Thune was the next big thing. Before Ryan was the next big thing.
Never trust a person who wants to be a politician.
Never trust a person who wants to be a politician.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (mE7cY)
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6 Mitch likes to hide in the subservient role behind Schumer
The smell is great back there too, right Mitch?
The smell is great back there too, right Mitch?
Posted by: Ray Van Dune at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (hRbjX)
44
Be a man, Rick, punch McConnell out.
Posted by: SFGoth at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (KAi1n)
45
I have reservations about President Trump running again but I gotta say he is one of the very few"Republicans" who actually stands up and fights for us. I hate those fuckin RINOs and all they stand or sit for. Spit
Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (TqmZT)
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We're McFucked.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (Gibjk)
47
>>>Did Murkowski give money to Palin's Democrat challenger for the House? YES
endorsed her, too! In exchange for a cross-endorsement!
endorsed her, too! In exchange for a cross-endorsement!
Posted by: ace at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (C1Zwz)
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Worst part? McConnell knows he polls lower than dog shit and the clap. But he still insists on assuming the leadership position.
News flash, Gimpy. It's not about whether obsequious, servile, fluffers like Collins, Ernst, Murkowski and Thune like you. It's about whether the job you're doing is approved by the voters.
They (the voters) overwhelmingly don't, and you know it. You just don't care. It's the essence of what's wrong with the GOP. They don't care what the electorate thinks. They think they know better. F you.
News flash, Gimpy. It's not about whether obsequious, servile, fluffers like Collins, Ernst, Murkowski and Thune like you. It's about whether the job you're doing is approved by the voters.
They (the voters) overwhelmingly don't, and you know it. You just don't care. It's the essence of what's wrong with the GOP. They don't care what the electorate thinks. They think they know better. F you.
Posted by: Marcus T at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (S1S3K)
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40 >>>Kick the McLosers to the McCurb.
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V
And don't come back McSoon
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (d2bW3)
McLosers.... like that... I've been using 'The McFail brothers'.
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V
And don't come back McSoon
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (d2bW3)
McLosers.... like that... I've been using 'The McFail brothers'.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (oHd/0)
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41 And I'll point out again, they can't without addressing the overall size and scope of the Fed Government. Which the GOPe will never do. Hell, if you look at almost every EXPANSION of the Fed Gov, it happened under the Rebpublicans.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (oHd/0)
They want to get fat off of the taxpayer dime just as much as the Demoncrats do.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (oHd/0)
They want to get fat off of the taxpayer dime just as much as the Demoncrats do.
Posted by: XTC at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (UnA8+)
Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (pb6ET)
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Very nearly there in Alaska now. Murkowski is effectively tied with Tshibaka at 43%. With Democrat Chesbro sitting at 10%, that puts Murkowski in prime position to win the instant runoff, as the vast majority of Chesbro voters will rank her second.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 16, 2022 01:07 PM (IyrhE)
Ranked Choice Voting. The tiny slice of the voters for the biggest LOSER gets to choose who is the Winner of the Election.
(I stole this from another AOSHQ Moron)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 16, 2022 01:07 PM (IyrhE)
Ranked Choice Voting. The tiny slice of the voters for the biggest LOSER gets to choose who is the Winner of the Election.
(I stole this from another AOSHQ Moron)
Posted by: rd at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (Z32m1)
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McConnell is a piece of garbage and has done nothing useful for the GOP in his entire time as speaker.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:09 PM (d2bW3)M
I hate to keep pointing this out because it could seem to mean I'm supporting McConnell but he's responsible for keeping Garland off the SC .
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:09 PM (d2bW3)M
I hate to keep pointing this out because it could seem to mean I'm supporting McConnell but he's responsible for keeping Garland off the SC .
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (pAYE7)
54
Trump continues to demonstrate he is no judge of men.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at November 16, 2022 01:12 PM (Ivdso)
55
"Someone pointed out how much we owe Mitch McConnell for getting conservative judges confirmed"
Well, that is part of his job and I expect that from anyone in the position.
Well, that is part of his job and I expect that from anyone in the position.
Posted by: Your average voter at November 16, 2022 01:12 PM (sn5EN)
56
off brain dead sock
Posted by: fd at November 16, 2022 01:12 PM (sn5EN)
57
"Circular firing squads are bad. Conservatives should back McConnell. Also, we need to destroy Donald Trump and all of his supporters."
-Rich Lowry, probably
-Rich Lowry, probably
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, drinking whiskey and getting into fights with Sam Peckinpah at November 16, 2022 01:12 PM (LvTSG)
58
As long as McFailure is running the party there is...
No path to 270.
(Yes you are going to get really sick of me saying this, but the data makes this clear as glass)
No path to 270.
(Yes you are going to get really sick of me saying this, but the data makes this clear as glass)
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:12 PM (Gq1oy)
59
McConnell has been waging a war against the Tea Party for fourteen f***ing years. The Tea Party is vital to the party. Mitch McConnell is not. He's just another corrupt, cynical, self-dealing, China-protecting brokedown chair-filler.
It's time for him to go.
Posted by: Ace at 01:02 PM
Cruel, but Chuy cruel. Not Ace cruel.
It's time for him to go.
Posted by: Ace at 01:02 PM
Cruel, but Chuy cruel. Not Ace cruel.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at November 16, 2022 01:12 PM (tjClK)
60
There isn't going to be a Trump vs DeSantis.
At the end of the day, I don't think DeSantis will be foolish enough to run in 24.
We're stuck with Trump, which is my preference, until the bitter end.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (hj2D/)
Yup, look at his non response to Trump attacks... which is SMART...
Sometimes, the only way to win, is not to play.
At the end of the day, I don't think DeSantis will be foolish enough to run in 24.
We're stuck with Trump, which is my preference, until the bitter end.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (hj2D/)
Yup, look at his non response to Trump attacks... which is SMART...
Sometimes, the only way to win, is not to play.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:12 PM (oHd/0)
61
People who want to bitch about the quality of "Trump's picks" need to be honest about McConnell, because he gave us McSally and Loeffler, two horrible candidates in 2020.
McConnell gambled that he could get to 51 without any Trump candidates winning, and it blew up in his face. Get rid of him.
McConnell gambled that he could get to 51 without any Trump candidates winning, and it blew up in his face. Get rid of him.
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at November 16, 2022 01:13 PM (+WZ08)
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Hey ACE!
>>>Kick the McLosers to the McCurb.
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V
And don't come back McSoon
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (d2bW3)
McLosers.... like that... I've been using 'The McFail brothers'.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (oHd/0)
>>>Kick the McLosers to the McCurb.
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V
And don't come back McSoon
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (d2bW3)
McLosers.... like that... I've been using 'The McFail brothers'.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (oHd/0)
Posted by: rd at November 16, 2022 01:13 PM (Z32m1)
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Quick take, I haven't researched, but have we ever had an R leader who wasn't a McConnell, Ryan, Boehner, GOPE with a capital E type?
Posted by: RM at November 16, 2022 01:14 PM (0eYOS)
64
Mitchell 'Turtle' McNoChinChyna
Posted by: AlaBAMA at November 16, 2022 01:14 PM (mE7cY)
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McLosers.... like that... I've been using 'The McFail brothers'.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (oHd/0)
And Sister.. Mc Daniels
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (oHd/0)
And Sister.. Mc Daniels
Posted by: It's me donna at November 16, 2022 01:14 PM (bs+z0)
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Kick the McLosers to the McCurb.
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V
And don't come back McSoon
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (d2bW3)
***
McFuckin'A
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V
And don't come back McSoon
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (d2bW3)
***
McFuckin'A
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at November 16, 2022 01:14 PM (flINI)
67
You think the incoming Senate freshman don't know how McConnell screwed them?
Can you fucking believe they're touting their "digital" efforts?
You mean endless spam emails and unwanted texts that only annoy but make your consultants millions?
These half-dead fossils STILL think it's 2003
Can you fucking believe they're touting their "digital" efforts?
You mean endless spam emails and unwanted texts that only annoy but make your consultants millions?
These half-dead fossils STILL think it's 2003
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 16, 2022 01:14 PM (5EnGD)
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>>>I hate to keep pointing this out because it could seem to mean I'm supporting McConnell but he's responsible for keeping Garland off the SC .
Posted by: polynikes
Fair point, but he arguably did more damage to America as AG than he could have in the SCOTUS.
Posted by: polynikes
Fair point, but he arguably did more damage to America as AG than he could have in the SCOTUS.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:15 PM (d2bW3)
69
My current reply to the endless '$begathon$' emails from the RNC:
"Can You folks not READ????????
FYI - P L E N T Y of now failed candidates weren't expecting BITCH McConnell to unethically PULL out campaign funds from their efforts (all because each one didn't / wouldn't KISS the RING of a RINO Senate leader)
Big YUGGGGGE P.S. to the RNC !
Unless and until Yall PERMANENTLY GET RID of Mitch McConnell and His Chi-COM wife
along with Kevin McCarthy.....You will NEVER see ONE DIME of MY hard earned money!
"Can You folks not READ????????
FYI - P L E N T Y of now failed candidates weren't expecting BITCH McConnell to unethically PULL out campaign funds from their efforts (all because each one didn't / wouldn't KISS the RING of a RINO Senate leader)
Big YUGGGGGE P.S. to the RNC !
Unless and until Yall PERMANENTLY GET RID of Mitch McConnell and His Chi-COM wife
along with Kevin McCarthy.....You will NEVER see ONE DIME of MY hard earned money!
Posted by: Katfish at November 16, 2022 01:15 PM (+Z2md)
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66 Kick the McLosers to the McCurb.
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V
And don't come back McSoon
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (d2bW3)
McFuckin'A
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at November 16, 2022 01:14 PM (flINI)
I hear McDonalds is hiring!
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V
And don't come back McSoon
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (d2bW3)
McFuckin'A
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at November 16, 2022 01:14 PM (flINI)
I hear McDonalds is hiring!
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:15 PM (oHd/0)
71
The GOP's scripted failure theater is falling apart and some of the grifters are pissed at McConnell for that.
Plus, McConnell is more than happy to cede power to the Democrats as long as he stays in a leadership (head grifter) position in the nominal "opposition" party.
For him, it's just politics. A job. Whatever. Although he really should have been expelled from the party for what he's done to the Republican "brand."
Plus, McConnell is more than happy to cede power to the Democrats as long as he stays in a leadership (head grifter) position in the nominal "opposition" party.
For him, it's just politics. A job. Whatever. Although he really should have been expelled from the party for what he's done to the Republican "brand."
Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 16, 2022 01:15 PM (Q4IgG)
72
It's precious that McConnell is blaming Scott for the Senate loses... POS
Posted by: It's me donna at November 16, 2022 01:15 PM (bs+z0)
73
Coco Chow sounds like dog or pig food
Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 16, 2022 01:15 PM (pb6ET)
74
These half-dead fossils STILL think it's 2003
"Someone needs to make one of those, what is it? A blog! About why we're so great! Not one of those Myspace sites, we're cutting edge!"
--GOP leadership
"Someone needs to make one of those, what is it? A blog! About why we're so great! Not one of those Myspace sites, we're cutting edge!"
--GOP leadership
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at November 16, 2022 01:16 PM (Ivdso)
75
Remember when Thune was the next big thing. Before Ryan was the next big thing.
Never trust a person who wants to be a politician.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (mE7cY)
Joni Ernst too. She was such a stalwart conservative! Voted the "right way" on everything.
The uniparty ain't hiding it anymore.
Never trust a person who wants to be a politician.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (mE7cY)
Joni Ernst too. She was such a stalwart conservative! Voted the "right way" on everything.
The uniparty ain't hiding it anymore.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 16, 2022 01:16 PM (YV6PJ)
76
Kick the McLosers to the McCurb.
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V
And don't come back McSoon
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (d2bW3)
***
McFuckin'A
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report
Send 'em a bag of McDicks.
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V
And don't come back McSoon
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (d2bW3)
***
McFuckin'A
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report
Send 'em a bag of McDicks.
Posted by: fd at November 16, 2022 01:16 PM (sn5EN)
77
>>>Quick take, I haven't researched, but have we ever had an R leader who wasn't a McConnell, Ryan, Boehner, GOPE with a capital E type?
Posted by: RM
Newt was good and kept Clinton in check.
Posted by: RM
Newt was good and kept Clinton in check.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:16 PM (d2bW3)
78
Slow boat to China for Mitch.
Posted by: mr tmz at November 16, 2022 01:16 PM (rJ48h)
79
Kudos to the anonymous source. This puts maggots like Miss Lindsey on notice that their vote will be known. To quote Donna, the loss will be worth it if Mitch gets the boot.
Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at November 16, 2022 01:16 PM (Ef/qS)
80
Here's a message for the GOP, who won't read it.
Your candidates didn't lose for lack of advertising.
You lost first and foremost, because of fraud in certain races.
But across the board, you lost because your message focused on gas prices and inflation, instead of issues that get people pissed off and ready to change things, like loss of freedom, transgendering children, faggot elementary schools, and other values issues.
While the left was busy painting pictures of rape camps and forced breeding for their base, you were talking about the price of eggs.
You could have run commercials talking about beheading infants and showing tranny strippers in front of little kids. Instead you focused on inflation, which, let's face it, you helped create.
Your candidates didn't lose for lack of advertising.
You lost first and foremost, because of fraud in certain races.
But across the board, you lost because your message focused on gas prices and inflation, instead of issues that get people pissed off and ready to change things, like loss of freedom, transgendering children, faggot elementary schools, and other values issues.
While the left was busy painting pictures of rape camps and forced breeding for their base, you were talking about the price of eggs.
You could have run commercials talking about beheading infants and showing tranny strippers in front of little kids. Instead you focused on inflation, which, let's face it, you helped create.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 16, 2022 01:16 PM (6xbVH)
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And I'll point out again, they can't without addressing the overall size and scope of the Fed Government. Which the GOPe will never do. Hell, if you look at almost every EXPANSION of the Fed Gov, it happened under the Rebpublicans.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (oHd/0)
Wilson, Hoover, FDR, Johnson, Nixon, Carter, Obama. One could maybe kinda sorta argue for Bushes, but if we add them in we have to add virtually everyone.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:10 PM (oHd/0)
Wilson, Hoover, FDR, Johnson, Nixon, Carter, Obama. One could maybe kinda sorta argue for Bushes, but if we add them in we have to add virtually everyone.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:16 PM (eYoxG)
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at November 16, 2022 01:16 PM (ufFY8)
83
The GOP held it's Senate primary in NH in September!!! Way to give the winner TIME to campaign morons.
Posted by: SmileyGG at November 16, 2022 01:16 PM (77cT/)
84
"Circular firing squads are bad. Conservatives should back McConnell. Also, we need to destroy Donald Trump and all of his supporters."
-Rich Lowry, probably
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, drinking whiskey and getting into fights with Sam Peckinpah at November 16, 2022 01:12 PM (LvTSG)
============
All Within the UNI-Party. Nothing Outside the UNI-Party. Nothing Against the UNI-Party.
-Rich Lowry, probably
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, drinking whiskey and getting into fights with Sam Peckinpah at November 16, 2022 01:12 PM (LvTSG)
============
All Within the UNI-Party. Nothing Outside the UNI-Party. Nothing Against the UNI-Party.
Posted by: rd at November 16, 2022 01:17 PM (Z32m1)
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75 The uniparty ain't hiding it anymore.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 16, 2022 01:16 PM (YV6PJ)
Not a damned one of them can resist the temptation to grift.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 16, 2022 01:16 PM (YV6PJ)
Not a damned one of them can resist the temptation to grift.
Posted by: XTC at November 16, 2022 01:17 PM (UnA8+)
86
INo term limits but mandatory retirement age. Octogenarians ruin everything.
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:17 PM (pAYE7)
87
Minge McConnell
Posted by: Stu Podaso at November 16, 2022 01:17 PM (OrtMo)
88
Tom Scott > Rick Scott
Posted by: BignJames at November 16, 2022 01:17 PM (AwYPR)
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77 >>>Quick take, I haven't researched, but have we ever had an R leader who wasn't a McConnell, Ryan, Boehner, GOPE with a capital E type?
Posted by: RM
Newt was good and kept Clinton in check.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:16 PM (d2bW3)
Yeah, he balanced the budget just long enough to get rid of Perot and the Reform party... then went right back to spending.... what a co ink i dink!
Posted by: RM
Newt was good and kept Clinton in check.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:16 PM (d2bW3)
Yeah, he balanced the budget just long enough to get rid of Perot and the Reform party... then went right back to spending.... what a co ink i dink!
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:17 PM (oHd/0)
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-Rich Lowry, probably
Lowry is another of those grifting DC nickelfuckers who never has to worry about gas prices or how to feed the family or how cold the house is going to have to be over the winter in order to save money.
I hate Deep State apologists like him even more than I hate McConnell. The latter may be a Chinese cock-sucking bagman happy to stamp his boot in your face, but Lowry is the little Goebbels behind him telling you why you should be grateful for the boot in the face.
I'd love to meet him in a bar, fill his glass with Visene and watch him shit himself into a coma.
Lowry is another of those grifting DC nickelfuckers who never has to worry about gas prices or how to feed the family or how cold the house is going to have to be over the winter in order to save money.
I hate Deep State apologists like him even more than I hate McConnell. The latter may be a Chinese cock-sucking bagman happy to stamp his boot in your face, but Lowry is the little Goebbels behind him telling you why you should be grateful for the boot in the face.
I'd love to meet him in a bar, fill his glass with Visene and watch him shit himself into a coma.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at November 16, 2022 01:17 PM (AW0uW)
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Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.), however, who pushed back hard, according to sources familiar with the conversation.
Finally! I love it when Republicans fight hard. Now to read the rest of the article...
Finally! I love it when Republicans fight hard. Now to read the rest of the article...
Posted by: t-bird at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (dNNCD)
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>>>>>>I hate to keep pointing this out because it could seem to mean I'm supporting McConnell but he's responsible for keeping Garland off the SC .
Posted by: polynikes
but any leader would have done that. Schumer kept miguel estrada off the DC Circuit Court of Appeals and didn't even have a REASON for doing so.
essentially we're praising McConnell for doing the bare minimum, and then wondering why he continues doing the bare minimum.
Posted by: polynikes
but any leader would have done that. Schumer kept miguel estrada off the DC Circuit Court of Appeals and didn't even have a REASON for doing so.
essentially we're praising McConnell for doing the bare minimum, and then wondering why he continues doing the bare minimum.
Posted by: ace at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (C1Zwz)
93
Trump should have started a third party last night.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (pb6ET)
94
McCarthy is that guy in your company who despite obvious embarrassing flaws keeps getting promoted because he knows someone. No matter how many times he says the wrong thing, or makes bad decisions they keep pushing him along. Meanwhile he can't speak, has no real intellectual capacity that's obvious, has terrible judgment and everything he does seems inauthentic and disturbingly arduous. It's like putting someone with mental challenges in charge of a trigonometry contest. Or making a mental defect, President.
Posted by: Marcus T at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (S1S3K)
95
Mitch's posse. Wew, lad!
Does Ernst wear a lace wig? Something not even close to correct about that do.
Does Ernst wear a lace wig? Something not even close to correct about that do.
Posted by: micky at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (3byMq)
96
The Hill is reporting Mitch has been re-elected leader. That loses my vote for Herschel in the run-off. I’m not about to do anything that empowers the bitch.
Posted by: Peachy at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (LcYCs)
97
>>>These half-dead fossils STILL think it's 2003
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
Anyone believe Herschel Walker, if he wins, will ever side with Bitch?
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
Anyone believe Herschel Walker, if he wins, will ever side with Bitch?
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (d2bW3)
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93 Trump should have started a third party last night.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (pb6ET)
Should have started it in 2020. But oh well.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (pb6ET)
Should have started it in 2020. But oh well.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (eYoxG)
99
"Victory has 100 fathers and defeat is an orphan...."
Posted by: Zombie JFK at November 16, 2022 01:19 PM (pCXlW)
100
I hate to keep pointing this out because it could seem to mean I'm supporting McConnell but he's responsible for keeping Garland off the SC .
__________
Yes. And Benedict Arnold helped win at Saratoga.
__________
Yes. And Benedict Arnold helped win at Saratoga.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at November 16, 2022 01:19 PM (lf83v)
101
You could have run commercials talking about beheading infants and showing tranny strippers in front of little kids. Instead you focused on inflation, which, let's face it, you helped create.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger
Wrong. They lost because they did have a legion of soulless interns scouring nursing homes, hospices, and colleges for ballots.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger
Wrong. They lost because they did have a legion of soulless interns scouring nursing homes, hospices, and colleges for ballots.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 16, 2022 01:19 PM (IyrhE)
102
Sharon is showing a hint of cleavage, but the leopard print jacket is hideous.
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at November 16, 2022 01:19 PM (ufFY8)
103
McConnell needs to get his kids in line. You don't see any of this messy shit on my side, 'cause I'm Master of My Domain. I got my shit dicked, man.
Posted by: Kevin McCarthy at November 16, 2022 01:19 PM (sWM8x)
104
By keeping the Senate "in session" for Trump's entire term, the Turdle effectively prevented Trump from appointing anyone the Turdle didn't like, and made Trump settle for many appointees who later on were cited as examples of Trump's poor selections!
Posted by: Ray Van Dune at November 16, 2022 01:19 PM (hRbjX)
105
>>>but any leader would have done that. Schumer kept miguel estrada off the DC Circuit Court of Appeals and didn't even have a REASON for doing so.
oh, he did have a reason: That Estrada would one day be a nominee for the Supreme Court.
I mean, he did not have any non-partisan-politics reason. He had no pretext. Didn't bother with one. Just blocked him out of partisan spite.
oh, he did have a reason: That Estrada would one day be a nominee for the Supreme Court.
I mean, he did not have any non-partisan-politics reason. He had no pretext. Didn't bother with one. Just blocked him out of partisan spite.
Posted by: ace at November 16, 2022 01:19 PM (C1Zwz)
106
Zelensky is **still** insisting that the Ukrainian missile that hit Poland was a Russian missile.
He has his talking points...
He has his talking points...
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 16, 2022 01:20 PM (KCOCK)
107
Quick take, I haven't researched, but have we ever had an R leader who wasn't a McConnell, Ryan, Boehner, GOPE with a capital E type?
Sure. "Uncle Joe" Cannon. But that's 19th century.
Newt was a flash in the pan who got carried away by the smell of his own farts.
Sure. "Uncle Joe" Cannon. But that's 19th century.
Newt was a flash in the pan who got carried away by the smell of his own farts.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at November 16, 2022 01:20 PM (AW0uW)
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 16, 2022 01:20 PM (DcKNO)
Posted by: ace at November 16, 2022 01:20 PM (C1Zwz)
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Jodi Ernst, who needs to be primaried,
Not gonna happen. Too popular, and ironically, the State is too red. That means lots of casual, normal Republican voters that aren't super motivated, and vote for the safe, establishment candidate.
Not gonna happen. Too popular, and ironically, the State is too red. That means lots of casual, normal Republican voters that aren't super motivated, and vote for the safe, establishment candidate.
Posted by: Iowa Dude at November 16, 2022 01:20 PM (JCZqz)
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:20 PM (pAYE7)
112
58 As long as McFailure is running the party there is...
No path to 270.
(Yes you are going to get really sick of me saying this, but the data makes this clear as glass)
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:12 PM (Gq1oy)
I listened to the post election podcast, but I'm old and forgetful.
What is your solution to the issue at hand? Handle it at the National level, or address it at the state level (a la Florida)?
No path to 270.
(Yes you are going to get really sick of me saying this, but the data makes this clear as glass)
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:12 PM (Gq1oy)
I listened to the post election podcast, but I'm old and forgetful.
What is your solution to the issue at hand? Handle it at the National level, or address it at the state level (a la Florida)?
Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at November 16, 2022 01:20 PM (CCSxw)
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"That loses my vote for Herschel in the run-off. I’m not about to do anything that empowers the bitch.
Posted by: Peachy"
Nobody is going to put anything by you! You show 'em Peachy!
Posted by: Peachy"
Nobody is going to put anything by you! You show 'em Peachy!
Posted by: fd at November 16, 2022 01:20 PM (sn5EN)
114
The GOP held it's Senate primary in NH in September!!! Way to give the winner TIME to campaign morons.
Posted by: SmileyGG at November 16, 2022 01:16 PM (77cT/)
Minnesota held its primary in August. The DFL ran ads 2 months straight about the Republican Governor Candidate, Dr. Scott Jensen. By October they almost convinced me to vote against the SOB!
Posted by: SmileyGG at November 16, 2022 01:16 PM (77cT/)
Minnesota held its primary in August. The DFL ran ads 2 months straight about the Republican Governor Candidate, Dr. Scott Jensen. By October they almost convinced me to vote against the SOB!
Posted by: rd at November 16, 2022 01:20 PM (Z32m1)
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I hate to keep pointing this out because it could seem to mean I'm supporting McConnell but he's responsible for keeping Garland off the SC .
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (pAYE7)
That's only because he was mad at Reid for shafting him on the filibuster.
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (pAYE7)
That's only because he was mad at Reid for shafting him on the filibuster.
Posted by: WiNO - Again Fortified with Fraud at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (EpDzw)
116
I was listening to Levin's show from yesterday while jogging this morning. If I heard it right, Josh F'n Hawley is pushing a "relief package for working class citizens" and his first plan is to give everyone in America a $15/hour wage.
Worse still, a few GOPe clowns were saying they will only put 10% of their effort into investigations. So the FBI, DOJ, etc will skate free after their crimes.
Why do we still vote for the GOP?
Worse still, a few GOPe clowns were saying they will only put 10% of their effort into investigations. So the FBI, DOJ, etc will skate free after their crimes.
Why do we still vote for the GOP?
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (d2bW3)
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104 By keeping the Senate "in session" for Trump's entire term, the Turdle effectively prevented Trump from appointing anyone the Turdle didn't like, and made Trump settle for many appointees who later on were cited as examples of Trump's poor selections!
Posted by: Ray Van Dune at November 16, 2022 01:19 PM (hRbjX)
It's completely unacceptable to have a party Senate majority leader who dedicates himself to hamstringing the President of the same party.
Posted by: Ray Van Dune at November 16, 2022 01:19 PM (hRbjX)
It's completely unacceptable to have a party Senate majority leader who dedicates himself to hamstringing the President of the same party.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (eYoxG)
Posted by: Marcus T at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (S1S3K)
119
Ranked Choice Voting. The tiny slice of the voters for the biggest LOSER gets to choose who is the Winner of the Election.
(I stole this from another AOSHQ Moron)
Posted by: rd at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (Z32m1)
Yup. It's hard to see how anyone would consider this a good idea, unless one's idea of a good idea is to make sure Murk keeps getting sent back to Washington.
(I stole this from another AOSHQ Moron)
Posted by: rd at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (Z32m1)
Yup. It's hard to see how anyone would consider this a good idea, unless one's idea of a good idea is to make sure Murk keeps getting sent back to Washington.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (YV6PJ)
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>>>4 By keeping the Senate "in session" for Trump's entire term, the Turdle effectively prevented Trump from appointing anyone the Turdle didn't like, and made Trump settle for many appointees who later on were cited as examples of Trump's poor selections!
Posted by: Ray Van Dune
I completely forgot about that.
Posted by: Ray Van Dune
I completely forgot about that.
Posted by: ace at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (C1Zwz)
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Tom Scott > Rick Scott
Posted by: BignJames at November 16, 2022 01:17 PM (AwYPR)
Michael Scott > Tom Scott > Rick Scott
Posted by: BignJames at November 16, 2022 01:17 PM (AwYPR)
Michael Scott > Tom Scott > Rick Scott
Posted by: Doof at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (ChAEn)
122
Zelensky is **still** insisting that the Ukrainian missile that hit Poland was a Russian missile.
______
Of course. Because his people fired it after Russian troops abandon their armories and the missiles in them.
______
Of course. Because his people fired it after Russian troops abandon their armories and the missiles in them.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (lf83v)
123
McConnell has been waging a war against the Tea Party for fourteen f***ing years. The Tea Party is vital to the party. Mitch McConnell is not. He's just another corrupt, cynical, self-dealing, China-protecting brokedown chair-filler.
==
The way you get this done is, you don't find a better person, you find anyone else who can be motivated to do the right thing. It doesn't matter, what they look or sound like. Can they be reliably motivated either by reward or coercion, or both, to do the right thing and not self deal. That may require structural changes to the leaders Job description. You can't have one guy control the purse strings. They'll just do what McConnell has done.
==
The way you get this done is, you don't find a better person, you find anyone else who can be motivated to do the right thing. It doesn't matter, what they look or sound like. Can they be reliably motivated either by reward or coercion, or both, to do the right thing and not self deal. That may require structural changes to the leaders Job description. You can't have one guy control the purse strings. They'll just do what McConnell has done.
Posted by: I'm not an economist, but at November 16, 2022 01:22 PM (9KJZ7)
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109 >>>I got my shit dicked, man.
lol, is that an expression? Or did you make that up?
Posted by: ace at November 16, 2022 01:20 PM (C1Zwz)
Someone's never been to prison.
lol, is that an expression? Or did you make that up?
Posted by: ace at November 16, 2022 01:20 PM (C1Zwz)
Someone's never been to prison.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at November 16, 2022 01:22 PM (mE7cY)
125
Michael Scott > Tom Scott > Rick Scott
Posted by: Doof at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (ChAEn)
Great Scott !
Posted by: Doof at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (ChAEn)
Great Scott !
Posted by: It's me donna at November 16, 2022 01:22 PM (bs+z0)
126
He also told trump he couldn't fire DOJ personnel because he would stop any replacements from being confirmed. I think multiple sons-a-bitches did that. I've heard Grassley was part of that clatch.
Posted by: ace at November 16, 2022 01:22 PM (C1Zwz)
127
They lost because they did have a legion of soulless interns scouring nursing homes, hospices, and colleges for ballots.
I don't disagree with you there.
But it's not an either/or. It's a both/and.
The GOP dumps tons of money (in the form of advertising) into the very institutions (media/tech) that take the money and dole it out to Democrats.
They spend little on practical opps like canvassing for votes and mobilizing voters.
I don't disagree with you there.
But it's not an either/or. It's a both/and.
The GOP dumps tons of money (in the form of advertising) into the very institutions (media/tech) that take the money and dole it out to Democrats.
They spend little on practical opps like canvassing for votes and mobilizing voters.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 16, 2022 01:22 PM (6xbVH)
128
Great Scott!>Michael Scott > Tom Scott > Rick Scott
Posted by: Dr. Emmett Brown at November 16, 2022 01:22 PM (lf83v)
129
Randolf Scott > Michael Scott > Tom Scott > Rick Scott
Posted by: fd at November 16, 2022 01:22 PM (sn5EN)
Posted by: ace at November 16, 2022 01:22 PM (C1Zwz)
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I'll say it again:
There was never a written plan for how they would address inflation.
They didn't want to win. I honestly think the steal might've been their idea.
--
And I'll point out again, they can't without addressing the overall size and scope of the Fed Government. Which the GOPe will never do. Hell, if you look at almost every EXPANSION of the Fed Gov, it happened under the Rebpublicans.
Posted by: Romeo13
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Sure, but my point is solely about winning the 2022 mid-terms.
"We're going to fight to lower energy prices by increasing domestic output, and we're going to put a legislative end to the EV nonsense and any and all "ESG" silliness that is driving waste without productivity."
But nope. Not a peep. Like I said, I kind of thing they were the ones organizing the steal.
There was never a written plan for how they would address inflation.
They didn't want to win. I honestly think the steal might've been their idea.
--
And I'll point out again, they can't without addressing the overall size and scope of the Fed Government. Which the GOPe will never do. Hell, if you look at almost every EXPANSION of the Fed Gov, it happened under the Rebpublicans.
Posted by: Romeo13
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Sure, but my point is solely about winning the 2022 mid-terms.
"We're going to fight to lower energy prices by increasing domestic output, and we're going to put a legislative end to the EV nonsense and any and all "ESG" silliness that is driving waste without productivity."
But nope. Not a peep. Like I said, I kind of thing they were the ones organizing the steal.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:23 PM (Vr7n8)
132
The thing about McConnell finding Coke Bear is that Coke Bear ran as independent, so the Turtle effective supported an independent candidate over a Republican candidate.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 16, 2022 01:23 PM (g1Z+3)
133
These half-dead fossils STILL think it's 2003
___________
McConnell thinks it's still 1822, when he first entered politics.
He has always been about comity, the Senate procedural minutia and all that shit. He too stupid to realize how radicalized his "friends across the aisle" have become.
___________
McConnell thinks it's still 1822, when he first entered politics.
He has always been about comity, the Senate procedural minutia and all that shit. He too stupid to realize how radicalized his "friends across the aisle" have become.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 16, 2022 01:23 PM (Q4IgG)
134
Ace, you gotta get the Ming quote correct! It's "they’ll be satisfied with less," not any "learn to be." The whole scene is great, and of course Ming is 100% correct that beaten, broken men are easier to control. G'mork said the same thing in Neverending Story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxFBi3z1i3k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxFBi3z1i3k
Posted by: Elric Blade at November 16, 2022 01:23 PM (iFTx/)
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By keeping the Senate "in session" for Trump's entire term, the Turdle effectively prevented Trump from appointing anyone the Turdle didn't like, and made Trump settle for many appointees who later on were cited as examples of Trump's poor selections!
Posted by: Ray Van Dune
I completely forgot about that.
Posted by: ace
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We rely on your poor memory.
Posted by: Ray Van Dune
I completely forgot about that.
Posted by: ace
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We rely on your poor memory.
Posted by: Angry Never Trump ranters at November 16, 2022 01:23 PM (9KJZ7)
136
Replacing McConnell would go a long way toward success in 2024.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at November 16, 2022 01:23 PM (lTGtQ)
137
Here's a real digital effort that will work:
Front-company LLC with a name that drips "I'm so progressive I'm making socialist blush"
Use that to buy lists of unregistered conservatives from the social media.
Register them.
Do not harass them for fundraising, kill any outfit that does.
Send them a pre-filled mail-in ballot application.
Make sure they return it.
Collect--in-person-- their voted (or, you know, un-voted) ballot.
Because that's what is winning for the Democrats right now. Not texts. Not emails. Not robocalls. Return of ballots. Anything less is gayballz consultant fluffing grift.
Front-company LLC with a name that drips "I'm so progressive I'm making socialist blush"
Use that to buy lists of unregistered conservatives from the social media.
Register them.
Do not harass them for fundraising, kill any outfit that does.
Send them a pre-filled mail-in ballot application.
Make sure they return it.
Collect--in-person-- their voted (or, you know, un-voted) ballot.
Because that's what is winning for the Democrats right now. Not texts. Not emails. Not robocalls. Return of ballots. Anything less is gayballz consultant fluffing grift.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 16, 2022 01:23 PM (5EnGD)
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McConnell is descended from the snakes that St. Patrick drove out of Ireland.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at November 16, 2022 01:23 PM (atmen)
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Yes. And Benedict Arnold helped win at Saratoga.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at November 16, 2022 01:19 PM (lf83v)
But that wasn't what I was responding to.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at November 16, 2022 01:19 PM (lf83v)
But that wasn't what I was responding to.
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:23 PM (pAYE7)
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BREAKING NEWS FROM THE DNC:
"I can’t believe I’m saying this, but the news is true: Donald Trump is running for president again. This is a code red, all hands on deck situation.
Rush a $7 donation to the DNC today. Anything you contribute will help elect Democrats and keep Donald Trump as far away from the presidency as possible."
Apparently they can't capitalize President or Presidency when OrangeMan Bad is concerned.
"I can’t believe I’m saying this, but the news is true: Donald Trump is running for president again. This is a code red, all hands on deck situation.
Rush a $7 donation to the DNC today. Anything you contribute will help elect Democrats and keep Donald Trump as far away from the presidency as possible."
Apparently they can't capitalize President or Presidency when OrangeMan Bad is concerned.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at November 16, 2022 01:24 PM (a3Q+t)
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Zelensky is **still** insisting that the Ukrainian missile that hit Poland was a Russian missile.
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And if you don't give him $37B by Friday he'll do it again.
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And if you don't give him $37B by Friday he'll do it again.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:24 PM (Vr7n8)
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>>>There was never a written plan for how they would address inflation.
They had no plan for anything in the midterms. What did they put out? They had commercials saying, "Vote for this guy," but they never put forth an actual plan.
They had no plan for anything in the midterms. What did they put out? They had commercials saying, "Vote for this guy," but they never put forth an actual plan.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:24 PM (d2bW3)
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129 Randolf Scott > Michael Scott > Tom Scott > Rick Scott
Posted by: fd at November 16, 2022 01:22 PM (sn5EN)
Randolph Scott??
**removes hat, bows**
Posted by: fd at November 16, 2022 01:22 PM (sn5EN)
Randolph Scott??
**removes hat, bows**
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at November 16, 2022 01:24 PM (906pl)
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125 Michael Scott > Tom Scott > Rick Scott
Posted by: Doof at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (ChAEn)
Great Scott !
Posted by: It's me donna at November 16, 2022 01:22 PM (bs+z0)
Great Caesar's Ghost Trumps all...
Posted by: Doof at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (ChAEn)
Great Scott !
Posted by: It's me donna at November 16, 2022 01:22 PM (bs+z0)
Great Caesar's Ghost Trumps all...
Posted by: zombie Perry White at November 16, 2022 01:24 PM (CCSxw)
145
I hear it's over and the turtle just won reelection.
Posted by: banana Dream at November 16, 2022 01:24 PM (0fVbu)
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123 McConnell has been waging a war against the Tea Party for fourteen f***ing years. The Tea Party is vital to the party. Mitch McConnell is not. He's just another corrupt, cynical, self-dealing, China-protecting brokedown chair-filler.
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The way you get this done is, you don't find a better person, you find anyone else who can be motivated to do the right thing. It doesn't matter, what they look or sound like. Can they be reliably motivated either by reward or coercion, or both, to do the right thing and not self deal. That may require structural changes to the leaders Job description. You can't have one guy control the purse strings. They'll just do what McConnell has done.
Posted by: I'm not an economist, but at November 16, 2022 01:22 PM (9KJZ7)
This is ultimately the weakness of Trump's strong anti-corruption stance. The lifetime lobbying ban and term limits he proposed last night for instance. We're going to need some politicians who are bought and owned. We can only get so far on virtue and patriotism.
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The way you get this done is, you don't find a better person, you find anyone else who can be motivated to do the right thing. It doesn't matter, what they look or sound like. Can they be reliably motivated either by reward or coercion, or both, to do the right thing and not self deal. That may require structural changes to the leaders Job description. You can't have one guy control the purse strings. They'll just do what McConnell has done.
Posted by: I'm not an economist, but at November 16, 2022 01:22 PM (9KJZ7)
This is ultimately the weakness of Trump's strong anti-corruption stance. The lifetime lobbying ban and term limits he proposed last night for instance. We're going to need some politicians who are bought and owned. We can only get so far on virtue and patriotism.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:24 PM (eYoxG)
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Ding! Ding! DING!!!
4 By keeping the Senate "in session" for Trump's entire term, the Turdle effectively prevented Trump from appointing anyone the Turdle didn't like, and made Trump settle for many appointees who later on were cited as examples of Trump's poor selections!
Posted by: Ray Van Dune at November 16, 2022 01:19 PM (hRbjX)
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Remember how they lined up all those Bills that were popular with the base for Trump to pass in January and February too,
Yeah, Me Neither.
4 By keeping the Senate "in session" for Trump's entire term, the Turdle effectively prevented Trump from appointing anyone the Turdle didn't like, and made Trump settle for many appointees who later on were cited as examples of Trump's poor selections!
Posted by: Ray Van Dune at November 16, 2022 01:19 PM (hRbjX)
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Remember how they lined up all those Bills that were popular with the base for Trump to pass in January and February too,
Yeah, Me Neither.
Posted by: rd at November 16, 2022 01:24 PM (Z32m1)
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Ace, you gotta get the Ming quote correct! It's "they’ll be satisfied with less,"
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It's neat how the WEF's openly telling the world population "you'll own nothing and you'll be happy," isn't it?
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It's neat how the WEF's openly telling the world population "you'll own nothing and you'll be happy," isn't it?
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:24 PM (Vr7n8)
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thanks, Elric Blade.
Posted by: ace at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (C1Zwz)
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>>>Randolph Scott??
**removes hat, bows**
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher
Every time I hear or see Randolph Scott, " think of Blazing Saddles.
**removes hat, bows**
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher
Every time I hear or see Randolph Scott, " think of Blazing Saddles.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (d2bW3)
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@disclosetv · 16m
JUST IN - McConnell has been re-elected as Senate GOP leader.
JUST IN - McConnell has been re-elected as Senate GOP leader.
Posted by: andycanuck (yikp0) cancel your NY Post at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (yikp0)
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I don't know how the GOP could have watched the outrage of parents and the purging of school boards organically at the local level and then completely ignored the COVID restrictions and grooming of children in their national campaign strategy.
The only answer I can come up with other than incompetence, is that the GOP actually supports all the perverse school shit and the masking of citizens and children.
The only answer I can come up with other than incompetence, is that the GOP actually supports all the perverse school shit and the masking of citizens and children.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (6xbVH)
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I was listening to Levin's show from yesterday while jogging this morning. If I heard it right, Josh F'n Hawley is pushing a "relief package for working class citizens" and his first plan is to give everyone in America a $15/hour wage.
Worse still, a few GOPe clowns were saying they will only put 10% of their effort into investigations. So the FBI, DOJ, etc will skate free after their crimes.
Why do we still vote for the GOP?
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (d2bW3)
Who's 'we,' white man?
Seriously, though, Wyatt, I can only guess it's the same dynamic that the worthless GOP counts on at every election - who else is there to vote for? Personally, I'm a proponent of 'give it all to the Dems, because people in this country need their shit dicked good and hard,' but I understand not everyone is as nihilistic as I am.
Worse still, a few GOPe clowns were saying they will only put 10% of their effort into investigations. So the FBI, DOJ, etc will skate free after their crimes.
Why do we still vote for the GOP?
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (d2bW3)
Who's 'we,' white man?
Seriously, though, Wyatt, I can only guess it's the same dynamic that the worthless GOP counts on at every election - who else is there to vote for? Personally, I'm a proponent of 'give it all to the Dems, because people in this country need their shit dicked good and hard,' but I understand not everyone is as nihilistic as I am.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (AW0uW)
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Can we trade McConnell, Fauci, Hunter, & Fang Fang to China for Hong Kong, Bat Lady, 1000 kilos of blow, & 1000 hookers to be named later?
Posted by: ShainS -- The Humiliation is Part of the Kink at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (nEAan)
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Republicans didn't lose because of McConnel. They lost because they represent treason and fascism. The party is dead and unnecessary. It's time for the Democratic Party to stand alone to represent America.
Posted by: Sid, now with Aviators at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (KEbkd)
Posted by: AlaBAMA at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (mE7cY)
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104 By keeping the Senate "in session" for Trump's entire term, the Turdle effectively prevented Trump from appointing anyone the Turdle didn't like, and made Trump settle for many appointees who later on were cited as examples of Trump's poor selections!
Posted by: Ray Van Dune at November 16, 2022 01:19 PM (hRbjX)
Very much THIS.
Posted by: Ray Van Dune at November 16, 2022 01:19 PM (hRbjX)
Very much THIS.
Posted by: Pork Chops & Bacons at November 16, 2022 01:26 PM (BdMk6)
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Posted by: Ray Van Dune
Why did the independent and Art of the Deal minded Trump have to settle ?
Why did the independent and Art of the Deal minded Trump have to settle ?
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:26 PM (pAYE7)
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By the way, you can partially thankTrump for raising McConnells profile. He thought what he did was great. Now he says he sucks.
BTW McConnell was just re-elected.
BTW McConnell was just re-elected.
Posted by: Marcus T at November 16, 2022 01:26 PM (S1S3K)
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Yeah, he balanced the budget just long enough to get rid of Perot and the Reform party... then went right back to spending.... what a co ink i dink!
Posted by: Romeo13
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Newt was out after 4 yrs in 98 I believe after the failure of the GOP to win seats in that election plus the reveal of his divorce and affair with Callista. Budget surpluses occurred in 98-01 but that ignores the inclusion of SS taxes to the revenue side. GWB is the one who blew up the budget.
Posted by: Romeo13
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Newt was out after 4 yrs in 98 I believe after the failure of the GOP to win seats in that election plus the reveal of his divorce and affair with Callista. Budget surpluses occurred in 98-01 but that ignores the inclusion of SS taxes to the revenue side. GWB is the one who blew up the budget.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 01:26 PM (CXr4y)
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When you look at our corruptly ossified government, with the eternally tenured McConnell and others, it's almost impossible to believe Donald Trump was president for four years.
Posted by: Ordinary American at November 16, 2022 01:26 PM (H8QX8)
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109 >>>I got my shit dicked, man.
lol, is that an expression? Or did you make that up?
Posted by: ace at November 16, 2022 01:20 PM (C1Zwz)
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I got it years ago from my brother, when he was explaining how he didn't have to get to work on time.
lol, is that an expression? Or did you make that up?
Posted by: ace at November 16, 2022 01:20 PM (C1Zwz)
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I got it years ago from my brother, when he was explaining how he didn't have to get to work on time.
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at November 16, 2022 01:26 PM (sWM8x)
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There was never a written plan for how they would address inflation.
They had no plan for anything in the midterms. What did they put out? They had commercials saying, "Vote for this guy," but they never put forth an actual plan.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp
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The entire country was discussing sex cults, child sex mutilation, state sponsored sex trafficking of children for those sex cults, p()rn in schools, etc., and their plan was to do nothing except fund opposition candidates who were against those things.
They had no plan for anything in the midterms. What did they put out? They had commercials saying, "Vote for this guy," but they never put forth an actual plan.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp
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The entire country was discussing sex cults, child sex mutilation, state sponsored sex trafficking of children for those sex cults, p()rn in schools, etc., and their plan was to do nothing except fund opposition candidates who were against those things.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:26 PM (Vr7n8)
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148 Ace, you gotta get the Ming quote correct! It's "they’ll be satisfied with less,"
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It's neat how the WEF's openly telling the world population "you'll own nothing and you'll be happy," isn't it?
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:24 PM (Vr7n
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Well, since WEF bigwigs will own everything, there won't be anything left for anyone else to own. See? Sadly, a lot of dumb fools are falling for their bullshit.
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It's neat how the WEF's openly telling the world population "you'll own nothing and you'll be happy," isn't it?
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:24 PM (Vr7n
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Well, since WEF bigwigs will own everything, there won't be anything left for anyone else to own. See? Sadly, a lot of dumb fools are falling for their bullshit.
Posted by: Elric Blade at November 16, 2022 01:26 PM (iFTx/)
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>>>I hear it's over and the turtle just won reelection.
Posted by: banana Dream
More years of failure theater. There will be no immigration bill, no plan to fight inflation, no investigations. Suck a D, GOP.
Posted by: banana Dream
More years of failure theater. There will be no immigration bill, no plan to fight inflation, no investigations. Suck a D, GOP.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:26 PM (d2bW3)
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116 Why do we still vote for the GOP?
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (d2bW3)
Because nobody will run against them that doesn't want to either execute us or throw us into forced labor camps.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (d2bW3)
Because nobody will run against them that doesn't want to either execute us or throw us into forced labor camps.
Posted by: XTC at November 16, 2022 01:27 PM (UnA8+)
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It now seems FTX was involved in laundering international pedo ring monies. Oh Mitch, a word please.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 16, 2022 01:27 PM (pb6ET)
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151 @disclosetv · 16m
JUST IN - McConnell has been re-elected as Senate GOP leader.
Posted by: andycanuck (yikp0) cancel your NY Post at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (yikp0)
Good.. it will make the end of the Republican party came that much sooner
JUST IN - McConnell has been re-elected as Senate GOP leader.
Posted by: andycanuck (yikp0) cancel your NY Post at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (yikp0)
Good.. it will make the end of the Republican party came that much sooner
Posted by: It's me donna at November 16, 2022 01:27 PM (bs+z0)
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>>> @disclosetv · 16m
JUST IN - McConnell has been re-elected as Senate GOP leader.
Posted by: andycanuck (yikp0) cancel your NY Post at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (yikp0)
Yes, that's the same news I'm seeing.
JUST IN - McConnell has been re-elected as Senate GOP leader.
Posted by: andycanuck (yikp0) cancel your NY Post at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (yikp0)
Yes, that's the same news I'm seeing.
Posted by: banana Dream at November 16, 2022 01:27 PM (0fVbu)
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What is your solution to the issue at hand? Handle it at the National level, or address it at the state level (a la Florida)?
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National is better, and go outside the party. Can't trust them, they are using WinRed to fund their consultants, not win elections.
Has be 3rd parties that step in and take control from the RNC.
State parties can learn from FL and CA. Those are good examples of finding ways to win when you control the state and when you don't.
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National is better, and go outside the party. Can't trust them, they are using WinRed to fund their consultants, not win elections.
Has be 3rd parties that step in and take control from the RNC.
State parties can learn from FL and CA. Those are good examples of finding ways to win when you control the state and when you don't.
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:27 PM (Gq1oy)
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"Every time I hear or see Randolph Scott, " think of Blazing Saddles."
I think of "The Southerner" (1945). Which is cracked because that was Zachary, not Randolph. Still recommended.
I think of "The Southerner" (1945). Which is cracked because that was Zachary, not Randolph. Still recommended.
Posted by: gp Declines 2024 Nomination at November 16, 2022 01:27 PM (24fqN)
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Machine politics.
They don't give a shit about us.
They don't give a shit about us.
Posted by: wth at November 16, 2022 01:27 PM (v0R5T)
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I'm guessing those voting for McConnell are also voting for him to somehow stop Trump.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at November 16, 2022 01:27 PM (mE7cY)
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OK, the Peter Principal is that you get promoted until you are so incompetent that you can't get promoted anymore.
I guess the McConnel Principal is if you live long enough, you keep getting promoted even past your level of incompetence?
I guess the McConnel Principal is if you live long enough, you keep getting promoted even past your level of incompetence?
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:27 PM (oHd/0)
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93 Trump should have started a third party last night.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (pb6ET)
Should have started it in 2020. But oh well.
Should have just charged in like an angry bull moose?
Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (pb6ET)
Should have started it in 2020. But oh well.
Should have just charged in like an angry bull moose?
Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com - Email for morons. at November 16, 2022 01:27 PM (Bd6X8)
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I think if DeSantis holds his fire, runs, and only campaigns against the Dems and the Left he will ultimately defeat President Trump in the primaries.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 16, 2022 01:27 PM (TqmZT)
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More years of failure theater. There will be no immigration bill, no plan to fight inflation, no investigations. Suck a D, GOP.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:26 PM (d2bW3)
With Schumer in control it wouldn't happen anyway
More years of failure theater. There will be no immigration bill, no plan to fight inflation, no investigations. Suck a D, GOP.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:26 PM (d2bW3)
With Schumer in control it wouldn't happen anyway
Posted by: It's me donna at November 16, 2022 01:28 PM (bs+z0)
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Didn't Mitch give Murk' a few million to defeat another Republican ... but gave nothing to Masters? (and it looks like Murky is the likely winner, after they count 2nd and 3rd choices in the ranked vote BS. count is Nov 27th)
Posted by: illiniwek at November 16, 2022 01:28 PM (Cus5s)
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The only answer I can come up with other than incompetence, is that the GOP actually supports all the perverse school shit and the masking of citizens and children.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger
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The same people who investigated Trump over RUSSIA!!! for two years even though they had security clearances adequate to show them that everything was false from the get go?
GASP!
Posted by: Bitter Clinger
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The same people who investigated Trump over RUSSIA!!! for two years even though they had security clearances adequate to show them that everything was false from the get go?
GASP!
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:28 PM (Vr7n8)
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They had commercials saying, "Vote for this guy," but they never put forth an actual plan.
The Republican party came up with a unified platform and announced it in... late October. How well did they publicize it? Even here almost nobody has heard of it and I don't know if anyone knows what the platform was.
The Republican party came up with a unified platform and announced it in... late October. How well did they publicize it? Even here almost nobody has heard of it and I don't know if anyone knows what the platform was.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at November 16, 2022 01:28 PM (Ivdso)
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159 By the way, you can partially thankTrump for raising McConnells profile. He thought what he did was great. Now he says he sucks.
BTW McConnell was just re-elected.
Posted by: Marcus T
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Of course he was. Because a majority of his GOP colleagues including departing members btw owe him for his campaign money and grifting opportunities.
BTW McConnell was just re-elected.
Posted by: Marcus T
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Of course he was. Because a majority of his GOP colleagues including departing members btw owe him for his campaign money and grifting opportunities.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 01:28 PM (CXr4y)
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115 I hate to keep pointing this out because it could seem to mean I'm supporting McConnell but he's responsible for keeping Garland off the SC .
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (pAYE7)
That's only because he was mad at Reid for shafting him on the filibuster.
Posted by: WiNO -
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He also assumed that Hillary would be president so Garland out would only be temporary.
covered his butt both ways
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:11 PM (pAYE7)
That's only because he was mad at Reid for shafting him on the filibuster.
Posted by: WiNO -
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He also assumed that Hillary would be president so Garland out would only be temporary.
covered his butt both ways
Posted by: Braenyard, _ Donald Trump is the heartbeat of MAGA at November 16, 2022 01:28 PM (Q3Fh/)
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Senate Republicans let their fury and frustration out at one another during a lengthy closed-door meeting that revealed the bitter feelings left over from a crushingly disappointing midterm election.
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Did they? Or did they vote for him instead?
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Did they? Or did they vote for him instead?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 16, 2022 01:28 PM (t0OGg)
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Randolf Scott > Michael Scott > Tom Scott > Rick Scott
Posted by: fd at November 16, 2022 01:22 PM (sn5EN)
Scott of the Antarctic > Montgomery Scott > Randolph Scott > Michael Scott > Tom Scott > Scottie dogs > Rick Scott
Posted by: fd at November 16, 2022 01:22 PM (sn5EN)
Scott of the Antarctic > Montgomery Scott > Randolph Scott > Michael Scott > Tom Scott > Scottie dogs > Rick Scott
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (AW0uW)
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>>>Seriously, though, Wyatt, I can only guess it's the same dynamic that the worthless GOP counts on at every election - who else is there to vote for?
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing
I still believe that sticking it to the left is a good thing, but we have no representation in D.C. anymore. They just don't care, and what can we do about it? Nothing.
It's just frustrating. The Founders would be ashamed.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing
I still believe that sticking it to the left is a good thing, but we have no representation in D.C. anymore. They just don't care, and what can we do about it? Nothing.
It's just frustrating. The Founders would be ashamed.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (d2bW3)
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Trump should have started a third party last night.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (pb6ET)
NO, that would be a disaster for the right. THAT would hand the election to the dems before it even starts
Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (pb6ET)
NO, that would be a disaster for the right. THAT would hand the election to the dems before it even starts
Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (TqmZT)
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The Republican party came up with a unified platform and announced it in... late October. How well did they publicize it? Even here almost nobody has heard of it and I don't know if anyone knows what the platform was.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor
Platitudes and Frank Luntz had a hand in drafting it.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor
Platitudes and Frank Luntz had a hand in drafting it.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (CXr4y)
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Schumer, she pointed out, does the same thing with liberal judges, and delivers on liberal wish-list legislation...
If you listen to more honest unhinged lefties, like Jimmy Dore, you'll see the Dem establishment lies and tricks its constituents just as much as the Republican establishment.
They say they want universal healthcare/Medicare for all...had both chambers of congress and the presidency...didn't vote on it. Upset about Roe v Wade overturn, could have voted on national law....didn't. Could have voted on student debt forgiveness...didn't.
Sure, the Republicans in the Senate would block with the filibuster, but at least the Dems could virtue signal and pretend. Even Paul Ryan (I think, maybe Boehner) and the Republican senate voted to overturn Obamacare many times, even if it wasn't going to pass...Dems don't even get the full failure theater!
If you listen to more honest unhinged lefties, like Jimmy Dore, you'll see the Dem establishment lies and tricks its constituents just as much as the Republican establishment.
They say they want universal healthcare/Medicare for all...had both chambers of congress and the presidency...didn't vote on it. Upset about Roe v Wade overturn, could have voted on national law....didn't. Could have voted on student debt forgiveness...didn't.
Sure, the Republicans in the Senate would block with the filibuster, but at least the Dems could virtue signal and pretend. Even Paul Ryan (I think, maybe Boehner) and the Republican senate voted to overturn Obamacare many times, even if it wasn't going to pass...Dems don't even get the full failure theater!
Posted by: Intrepid Democratic Underground AoS Liaison at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (JCZqz)
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158 Posted by: Ray Van Dune
Why did the independent and Art of the Deal minded Trump have to settle ?
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:26 PM (pAYE7)
Because he isn't magic. Other candidates aren't magic either. Reality can be like that, do all the right things and lose anyways.
If we were to get into the specifics, if we wanted to win Mitch McConnell over the path is probably extensive bribery and spending. If it is even possible.
Why did the independent and Art of the Deal minded Trump have to settle ?
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:26 PM (pAYE7)
Because he isn't magic. Other candidates aren't magic either. Reality can be like that, do all the right things and lose anyways.
If we were to get into the specifics, if we wanted to win Mitch McConnell over the path is probably extensive bribery and spending. If it is even possible.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (eYoxG)
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Wyatt, there wasn't going to be anyway. Even if Walker wins, 50/50 in the chamber
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (Gq1oy)
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That said, Missouri, you need to get rid of Hawley.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (d2bW3)
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Michael Scott > Tom Scott > Rick Scott
Posted by: wth at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (v0R5T)
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JUST IN - McConnell has been re-elected as Senate GOP leader.
I hope Trump doesn't let a day go by without calling out that asshole for the Chinese cum dumpster he is.
I hope Trump doesn't let a day go by without calling out that asshole for the Chinese cum dumpster he is.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (AW0uW)
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I completely forgot about that.
Posted by: ace
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We rely on your poor memory.
Posted by: Angry Never Trump ranters at November 16, 2022 01:23 PM
It does provide for some amusing moments.
Posted by: ace
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We rely on your poor memory.
Posted by: Angry Never Trump ranters at November 16, 2022 01:23 PM
It does provide for some amusing moments.
Posted by: The Ban Hammer (not related to Paul P.'s hammer) at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (a3Q+t)
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McConnell has been waging a war against the Tea Party for fourteen f***ing years. The Tea Party is vital to the party. Mitch McConnell is not. He's just another corrupt, cynical, self-dealing, China-protecting brokedown chair-filler.
It's time for him to go.
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And McCarthy.
And at least 75% of the GOP officials and rulers.
And probably half or more of the elected Republicans.
It's time for him to go.
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And McCarthy.
And at least 75% of the GOP officials and rulers.
And probably half or more of the elected Republicans.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 16, 2022 01:30 PM (t0OGg)
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McConnell has been in the Senate since 1984.
We're currently arguing over the degree of unfettered accessibility a guy with fake tits and a dress should have with your kids.
We're currently arguing over the degree of unfettered accessibility a guy with fake tits and a dress should have with your kids.
Posted by: Azathoth at November 16, 2022 01:30 PM (wb1YC)
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186 Trump should have started a third party last night.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (pb6ET)
Yes... Lets call it the Bull Moose Party !
Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (pb6ET)
Yes... Lets call it the Bull Moose Party !
Posted by: It's me donna at November 16, 2022 01:30 PM (bs+z0)
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"OK, the Peter Principal is that you get promoted until you are so incompetent that you can't get promoted anymore."
When you cut up in class, they send you to Principal Peter's office. Uh-oh.
When you cut up in class, they send you to Principal Peter's office. Uh-oh.
Posted by: gp Declines 2024 Nomination at November 16, 2022 01:30 PM (24fqN)
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>>>Wyatt, there wasn't going to be anyway. Even if Walker wins, 50/50 in the chamber
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270)
Sigh, I forgot about how many we lost. Thanks Dave. Sorry about that.
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270)
Sigh, I forgot about how many we lost. Thanks Dave. Sorry about that.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:30 PM (d2bW3)
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More years of failure theater. There will be no immigration bill, no plan to fight inflation, no investigations. Suck a D, GOP.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp
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The sickening part?
Your 2020 dollar is worth 50 cents now when you only account for day-to-day items. Which is mainly what people buy, because that's what makes them day to day.
In two years, the value of every dollar you spent the last 30 years saving has been halved. And there is no plan to stop it, and there is no realistic path to a Republican president in 2024.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp
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The sickening part?
Your 2020 dollar is worth 50 cents now when you only account for day-to-day items. Which is mainly what people buy, because that's what makes them day to day.
In two years, the value of every dollar you spent the last 30 years saving has been halved. And there is no plan to stop it, and there is no realistic path to a Republican president in 2024.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:30 PM (Vr7n8)
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Way too slow.
Posted by: wth at November 16, 2022 01:30 PM (v0R5T)
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Here's a real digital effort that will work:
Front-company LLC with a name that drips "I'm so progressive I'm making socialist blush"
Use that to buy lists of unregistered conservatives from the social media.
Register them.
Do not harass them for fundraising, kill any outfit that does.
Send them a pre-filled mail-in ballot application.
Make sure they return it.
Collect--in-person-- their voted (or, you know, un-voted) ballot.
Because that's what is winning for the Democrats right now. Not texts. Not emails. Not robocalls. Return of ballots. Anything less is gayballz consultant fluffing grift.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 16, 2022 01:23 PM (5EnGD)
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This will also work in low turnout Primaries. Want to get rid of a Jodi Ernst, or a Turtle? Gut them in the primary.
Front-company LLC with a name that drips "I'm so progressive I'm making socialist blush"
Use that to buy lists of unregistered conservatives from the social media.
Register them.
Do not harass them for fundraising, kill any outfit that does.
Send them a pre-filled mail-in ballot application.
Make sure they return it.
Collect--in-person-- their voted (or, you know, un-voted) ballot.
Because that's what is winning for the Democrats right now. Not texts. Not emails. Not robocalls. Return of ballots. Anything less is gayballz consultant fluffing grift.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 16, 2022 01:23 PM (5EnGD)
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This will also work in low turnout Primaries. Want to get rid of a Jodi Ernst, or a Turtle? Gut them in the primary.
Posted by: rd at November 16, 2022 01:30 PM (Z32m1)
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Even if Walker wins, 50/50 in the chamber
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (Gq1oy)
Yes but then we are within one heartbeat or party change of regaining control, as unlikely as that might be
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (Gq1oy)
Yes but then we are within one heartbeat or party change of regaining control, as unlikely as that might be
Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 16, 2022 01:30 PM (TqmZT)
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Replacing McConnell would go a long way toward success in 2024.
Posted by: Thomas Paine
Well, there was this deal see...and, long story short, good luck.
Posted by: Thomas Paine
Well, there was this deal see...and, long story short, good luck.
Posted by: Stan at November 16, 2022 01:30 PM (OrtMo)
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186 NO, that would be a disaster for the right. THAT would hand the election to the dems before it even starts
Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (TqmZT)
If they do nothing to stop the Dems from rounding us up and throwing us in prisons, does it even matter?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (TqmZT)
If they do nothing to stop the Dems from rounding us up and throwing us in prisons, does it even matter?
Posted by: XTC at November 16, 2022 01:30 PM (UnA8+)
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I think if DeSantis holds his fire, runs, and only campaigns against the Dems and the Left he will ultimately defeat President Trump in the primaries.
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Or he won't but he will have set himself up for VP.
Its the tell. If he goes after Trump, he's a stalking horse, the glove on somebody else's hand.
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Or he won't but he will have set himself up for VP.
Its the tell. If he goes after Trump, he's a stalking horse, the glove on somebody else's hand.
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:31 PM (v467v)
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WaPo:
“As part of the investigation, federal authorities reviewed the classified documents that were recovered from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home and private club, looking to see if the types of information contained in them pointed to any kind of pattern or similarities, according to these people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.
“That review has not found any apparent business advantage to the types of classified information in Trump’s possession, these people said. FBI interviews with witnesses so far, they said, also do not point to any nefarious effort by Trump to leverage, sell or use the government secrets,” the piece continued.
“Instead, the former president seemed motivated by a more basic desire not to give up what he believed was his property, these people said.”
“As part of the investigation, federal authorities reviewed the classified documents that were recovered from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home and private club, looking to see if the types of information contained in them pointed to any kind of pattern or similarities, according to these people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.
“That review has not found any apparent business advantage to the types of classified information in Trump’s possession, these people said. FBI interviews with witnesses so far, they said, also do not point to any nefarious effort by Trump to leverage, sell or use the government secrets,” the piece continued.
“Instead, the former president seemed motivated by a more basic desire not to give up what he believed was his property, these people said.”
Posted by: SMOD at November 16, 2022 01:31 PM (RHGPo)
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National is better, and go outside the party. Can't trust them, they are using WinRed to fund their consultants, not win elections.
Has be 3rd parties that step in and take control from the RNC.
State parties can learn from FL and CA. Those are good examples of finding ways to win when you control the state and when you don't.
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:27 PM (Gq1oy)
Thanks for that. I'll print / laminate and put in my shirt pocket, to have on file when asked for solutions.
Has be 3rd parties that step in and take control from the RNC.
State parties can learn from FL and CA. Those are good examples of finding ways to win when you control the state and when you don't.
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:27 PM (Gq1oy)
Thanks for that. I'll print / laminate and put in my shirt pocket, to have on file when asked for solutions.
Posted by: zombie Perry White at November 16, 2022 01:31 PM (CCSxw)
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So Hawley wants to commit political suicide. Fine.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 16, 2022 01:31 PM (DcKNO)
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175 93 Trump should have started a third party last night.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (pb6ET)
"Should have started it in 2020. But oh well."
Should have just charged in like an angry bull moose?
Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com - Email for morons. at November 16, 2022 01:27 PM (Bd6X
The R party can't be reformed. The Conservative movement is now a 60 year old base revolt. Gotta start over, like with what happened to the whigs.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (pb6ET)
"Should have started it in 2020. But oh well."
Should have just charged in like an angry bull moose?
Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com - Email for morons. at November 16, 2022 01:27 PM (Bd6X
The R party can't be reformed. The Conservative movement is now a 60 year old base revolt. Gotta start over, like with what happened to the whigs.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:31 PM (eYoxG)
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McConnell has been in the Senate since 1984.
........
The year my daughter was born.
Now I have 3 grandkids.
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The year my daughter was born.
Now I have 3 grandkids.
Posted by: wth at November 16, 2022 01:31 PM (v0R5T)
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Mitch McConnell is literally on China's payroll.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at November 16, 2022 01:32 PM (yQpMk)
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When McConnell goes, he'll be as missed as Trent Lott.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls - an election is simply a festival for the majority at November 16, 2022 01:32 PM (ppBhU)
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I think Mitch is the most detestable politician in the US. He's #1! He's #1!
The Dems are gonna do their usual lying, thieving, vote stealing ways -- It's their nature.
The Bitch is nominally on our side, but really he's only on his own side. Fuck the US, the citizens, the party, the world. Right, Bitch?
Just a taste more of power for him; that's what matters.
Putin has more principles than this less than human slug.
The Dems are gonna do their usual lying, thieving, vote stealing ways -- It's their nature.
The Bitch is nominally on our side, but really he's only on his own side. Fuck the US, the citizens, the party, the world. Right, Bitch?
Just a taste more of power for him; that's what matters.
Putin has more principles than this less than human slug.
Posted by: GnuBreed at November 16, 2022 01:32 PM (JOtiF)
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Scott of the Antarctic > Montgomery Scott > Randolph Scott > Michael Scott > Tom Scott > Scottie dogs > Rick Scott
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (AW0uW)
I'm waiting!
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (AW0uW)
I'm waiting!
Posted by: Mary Queen of Scots at November 16, 2022 01:32 PM (ChAEn)
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Yes but then we are within one heartbeat or party change of regaining control, as unlikely as that might be
if we get realllllly lucky....
if we get realllllly lucky....
Posted by: BlackOrchidDancingByMyself at November 16, 2022 01:32 PM (w0NJk)
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Wyatt, there wasn't going to be anyway. Even if Walker wins, 50/50 in the chamber
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM
To be fair, a 50/50 Senate would keep Kamala! close to Washington D.C., and away from that pesky Southern border, or those other 'assignments' that aren't positioning her for success.
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM
To be fair, a 50/50 Senate would keep Kamala! close to Washington D.C., and away from that pesky Southern border, or those other 'assignments' that aren't positioning her for success.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at November 16, 2022 01:32 PM (a3Q+t)
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NO, that would be a disaster for the right. THAT would hand the election to the dems before it even starts
Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (TqmZT)
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And if the GOP remains in current hands, and answerable to the current leadership, and continues to make war against its own base, continues to kneecap its own candidates for being deplorables, continues to concede every battle, continues to enable the Progs to do whatever they want and continues to capitulate on every issue (except, of course, for the fights against its own people), there's not a dime's worth of difference between them and the Dems. The GOP and the DNC are the same organization, they just wear different uniforms and con different subsets of rubes.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (TqmZT)
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And if the GOP remains in current hands, and answerable to the current leadership, and continues to make war against its own base, continues to kneecap its own candidates for being deplorables, continues to concede every battle, continues to enable the Progs to do whatever they want and continues to capitulate on every issue (except, of course, for the fights against its own people), there's not a dime's worth of difference between them and the Dems. The GOP and the DNC are the same organization, they just wear different uniforms and con different subsets of rubes.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 16, 2022 01:32 PM (t0OGg)
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Didn't Mitch give Murk' a few million to defeat another Republican ... but gave nothing to Masters?
He had pledged about 8 million to Masters, then yanked it. And yes, he give millions to Moocokeski, who is not running as a Republican. Mitch is all about incumbents, status quo, and not interrupting the flow of graft.
He had pledged about 8 million to Masters, then yanked it. And yes, he give millions to Moocokeski, who is not running as a Republican. Mitch is all about incumbents, status quo, and not interrupting the flow of graft.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com - Email for morons. at November 16, 2022 01:32 PM (Bd6X8)
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Worse still, a few GOPe clowns were saying they will only put 10% of their effort into investigations. So the FBI, DOJ, etc will skate free after their crimes.
Why do we still vote for the GOP?
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (d2bW3)
10% is too much because nothing will come of it. Now if they presented a solid front and zeroed out budgets, that would be something.
Why do we still vote for the GOP?
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (d2bW3)
10% is too much because nothing will come of it. Now if they presented a solid front and zeroed out budgets, that would be something.
Posted by: WiNO - Again Fortified with Fraud at November 16, 2022 01:32 PM (EpDzw)
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“Instead, the former president seemed motivated by a more basic desire not to give up what he believed was his property, these people said.”
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That's interesting.
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That's interesting.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:32 PM (Vr7n8)
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Because he isn't magic. Other candidates aren't magic either. Reality can be like that, do all the right things and lose anyways.
If we were to get into the specifics, if we wanted to win Mitch McConnell over the path is probably extensive bribery and spending. If it is even possible.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (eYoxG)
Who said anything about magic? The word used was settled .
It's always Hands tied excuse when things fail to get done.
If we were to get into the specifics, if we wanted to win Mitch McConnell over the path is probably extensive bribery and spending. If it is even possible.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (eYoxG)
Who said anything about magic? The word used was settled .
It's always Hands tied excuse when things fail to get done.
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:33 PM (pAYE7)
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I'm sure there was a lot of harumpfing during that Leadership vote.
Posted by: WisRich at November 16, 2022 01:33 PM (G0vdT)
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As part of the investigation, federal authorities reviewed the classified documents that were recovered from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home and private club, looking to see if the types of information contained in them pointed to any kind of pattern or similarities, according to these people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.
You know, leaking this to the Washington Post is a crime.
Amazing how inured we've gotten to the FBI and DOJ completely routinely breaking the law.
You know, leaking this to the Washington Post is a crime.
Amazing how inured we've gotten to the FBI and DOJ completely routinely breaking the law.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 16, 2022 01:33 PM (KCOCK)
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Big Tit Donna in a bluish purple top, and Steffy in some getup showing off at least 53% of her rack.
Yay.
Yay.
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at November 16, 2022 01:33 PM (ufFY8)
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1 I'll say it again:
There was never a written plan for how they would address inflation.
They didn't want to win. I honestly think the steal might've been their idea.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:02 PM (Vr7n
Miss Lindsey sure didn't help Republican Senate candidates with his proposed nation-wide abortion ban after 15 weeks. Did McConnell put him up to publicly proposing this bill? If not, was McConnell at least all-in on Lindsey announcing it a couple months before the election? Either way, it did not help Republicans in swing states on November 8th.
There was never a written plan for how they would address inflation.
They didn't want to win. I honestly think the steal might've been their idea.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:02 PM (Vr7n
Miss Lindsey sure didn't help Republican Senate candidates with his proposed nation-wide abortion ban after 15 weeks. Did McConnell put him up to publicly proposing this bill? If not, was McConnell at least all-in on Lindsey announcing it a couple months before the election? Either way, it did not help Republicans in swing states on November 8th.
Posted by: Gref at November 16, 2022 01:33 PM (AMIL/)
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Again. Fuck DC. Start focusing on your own state's politics. The route to freedom is NOT through the federal system anymore.
The individual states will be the vital key.
The individual states will be the vital key.
Posted by: Pork Chops & Bacons at November 16, 2022 01:34 PM (BdMk6)
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68 >>>I hate to keep pointing this out because it could seem to mean I'm supporting McConnell but he's responsible for keeping Garland off the SC .
Posted by: polynikes
then stop pointing it out
any GOP leader coulda done that
and mitch did it cuz he thought Cankles was gonna win
it's the shit that Mitch does no other republican would do that we got a fucking problem with
read this 5 times and think about it
Posted by: polynikes
then stop pointing it out
any GOP leader coulda done that
and mitch did it cuz he thought Cankles was gonna win
it's the shit that Mitch does no other republican would do that we got a fucking problem with
read this 5 times and think about it
Posted by: REDACTED at November 16, 2022 01:34 PM (us2H3)
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Did they? Or did they vote for him instead?
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Joe, he always had the votes.
This election, after the new senators are seated he will be down 3 suppotters plus the ones he lost over fucking up the midterms.
But he always had enough votes. His challenge will be holding the caucus together in the next 2 years.
Honestly he's going to retire once Beshar loses next year. The real fight is for the Whip position.
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Joe, he always had the votes.
This election, after the new senators are seated he will be down 3 suppotters plus the ones he lost over fucking up the midterms.
But he always had enough votes. His challenge will be holding the caucus together in the next 2 years.
Honestly he's going to retire once Beshar loses next year. The real fight is for the Whip position.
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:34 PM (Gq1oy)
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I think if DeSantis holds his fire, runs, and only campaigns against the Dems and the Left he will ultimately defeat President Trump in the primaries.
It depends on whether people view Trump as the answer to the Micks, or just sweep him in with them as part of a general desire to cleanse the Augean Stables. I don't know yet which it will be.
It depends on whether people view Trump as the answer to the Micks, or just sweep him in with them as part of a general desire to cleanse the Augean Stables. I don't know yet which it will be.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 16, 2022 01:34 PM (eOEVl)
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222 Because he isn't magic. Other candidates aren't magic either. Reality can be like that, do all the right things and lose anyways.
If we were to get into the specifics, if we wanted to win Mitch McConnell over the path is probably extensive bribery and spending. If it is even possible.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (eYoxG)
Who said anything about magic? The word used was settled .
It's always Hands tied excuse when things fail to get done.
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:33 PM (pAYE7)
Okay, insert any hypothetical person(you have the entire planet to choose from!0 into the Presidency trying to do what the right wants.
Mitch McConnell refuses to allow them their candidates and blocks recess appointments.
How do you get Mitch McConnell not to do that?
If we were to get into the specifics, if we wanted to win Mitch McConnell over the path is probably extensive bribery and spending. If it is even possible.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (eYoxG)
Who said anything about magic? The word used was settled .
It's always Hands tied excuse when things fail to get done.
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:33 PM (pAYE7)
Okay, insert any hypothetical person(you have the entire planet to choose from!0 into the Presidency trying to do what the right wants.
Mitch McConnell refuses to allow them their candidates and blocks recess appointments.
How do you get Mitch McConnell not to do that?
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:34 PM (eYoxG)
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176 I think if DeSantis holds his fire, runs, and only campaigns against the Dems and the Left he will ultimately defeat President Trump in the primaries.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 16, 2022 01:27 PM (TqmZT)
I offered a rough outline this morning of how DeSantis could win.
1. Smother Trump with love. Call him a great president and promise to support him 100% if he wins the nomination. Say nothing but good things about him no matter what he says about you.
2. Support every Trump position, while upping the ante on selected ones, and offering additional ones extremely popular with the base that he overlooks. Be Trump-Plus.
3. Every jibe Trump makes, respond with robust cheer that you love his sense of humor and irreverence. Then immediately tell people what you will do. "This is what I will do as President," over and over.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 16, 2022 01:27 PM (TqmZT)
I offered a rough outline this morning of how DeSantis could win.
1. Smother Trump with love. Call him a great president and promise to support him 100% if he wins the nomination. Say nothing but good things about him no matter what he says about you.
2. Support every Trump position, while upping the ante on selected ones, and offering additional ones extremely popular with the base that he overlooks. Be Trump-Plus.
3. Every jibe Trump makes, respond with robust cheer that you love his sense of humor and irreverence. Then immediately tell people what you will do. "This is what I will do as President," over and over.
Posted by: Ordinary American at November 16, 2022 01:35 PM (H8QX8)
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Guild Navigator Mitch McConnell: We ourselves perceive a slight problem within House Trump. Herschel, Herschel Walker.
Ronna McDaniel: You mean of course Scott Walker, the former Governor?
Guild Navigator Mitch McConnell : I mean Herschel Walker. We want him defeated. I did not say this. I am not here.
Ronna McDaniel: I understand.
Guild Navigator Mitch McConnell: We ourselves perceive a slight problem within House Trump. Herschel, Herschel Walker.
Ronna McDaniel: You mean of course Scott Walker, the former Governor?
Guild Navigator Mitch McConnell : I mean Herschel Walker. We want him defeated. I did not say this. I am not here.
Ronna McDaniel: I understand.
Posted by: True Scripts at November 16, 2022 01:35 PM (yQpMk)
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Scott of the Antarctic > Montgomery Scott > Randolph Scott > Michael Scott > Tom Scott > Scottie dogs > Rick Scott
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (AW0uW)
Scott's Tournament of Hearts>>>Scott of the Antarctic > Montgomery Scott > Randolph Scott > Michael Scott > Tom Scott > Scottie dogs > Rick Scott
#curling
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (AW0uW)
Scott's Tournament of Hearts>>>Scott of the Antarctic > Montgomery Scott > Randolph Scott > Michael Scott > Tom Scott > Scottie dogs > Rick Scott
#curling
Posted by: zombie Perry White at November 16, 2022 01:35 PM (CCSxw)
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"There was never a written plan for how they would address inflation"
Maybe not address it, but they always have a plan to make more.
Maybe not address it, but they always have a plan to make more.
Posted by: gp Declines 2024 Nomination at November 16, 2022 01:35 PM (24fqN)
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I hate to keep pointing this out because it could seem to mean I'm supporting McConnell but he's responsible for keeping Garland off the SC .
Posted by: polynikes
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"Meets expectations" on his annual performance review. Literally the most basic expectation of the man's job. I'm not praising him for showing up.
Posted by: polynikes
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"Meets expectations" on his annual performance review. Literally the most basic expectation of the man's job. I'm not praising him for showing up.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:35 PM (Vr7n8)
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Joe, he always had the votes.
This election, after the new senators are seated he will be down 3 suppotters plus the ones he lost over fucking up the midterms.
But he always had enough votes. His challenge will be holding the caucus together in the next 2 years.
Honestly he's going to retire once Beshar loses next year. The real fight is for the Whip position.
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:34 PM (Gq1oy)
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I don't dispute that. I am just tired of hearing about them "let[ting[ their fury and frustration out at one another during a lengthy closed-door meeting" crap. I don't buy it. Oh, it might have happened, but they don't mean it. They're down with the Irish Twins in a big way.
This election, after the new senators are seated he will be down 3 suppotters plus the ones he lost over fucking up the midterms.
But he always had enough votes. His challenge will be holding the caucus together in the next 2 years.
Honestly he's going to retire once Beshar loses next year. The real fight is for the Whip position.
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:34 PM (Gq1oy)
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I don't dispute that. I am just tired of hearing about them "let[ting[ their fury and frustration out at one another during a lengthy closed-door meeting" crap. I don't buy it. Oh, it might have happened, but they don't mean it. They're down with the Irish Twins in a big way.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 16, 2022 01:35 PM (t0OGg)
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If the GOP wants Trump supporters (which I'm guessing were Tea Party Supporters prior to Trump) "onside," they will need to make a few of these establishment types walk the plank. Otherwise, 2024 is going to be a glorious conflagration of the party.
Posted by: noneyouknowyouknow at November 16, 2022 01:36 PM (QpUKb)
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197 186 Trump should have started a third party last night.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (pb6ET)
Yes... Lets call it the Bull Moose Party !
Posted by: It's me donna at November 16, 2022 01:30 PM (bs+z0)
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The Democrats might win the Presidency, the House and Senate if we do that! Oh, Wait? The Democrats already do! Yes, the new, unknown Republican Party did give the Democrats the Presidency in 1856. Our Grand OLD Republican Party gave the Democrats Control of the Presidency, House, and Senate in 2020 and 2022.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (pb6ET)
Yes... Lets call it the Bull Moose Party !
Posted by: It's me donna at November 16, 2022 01:30 PM (bs+z0)
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The Democrats might win the Presidency, the House and Senate if we do that! Oh, Wait? The Democrats already do! Yes, the new, unknown Republican Party did give the Democrats the Presidency in 1856. Our Grand OLD Republican Party gave the Democrats Control of the Presidency, House, and Senate in 2020 and 2022.
Posted by: rd at November 16, 2022 01:36 PM (Z32m1)
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What, no love for Lizbeth Scott?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at November 16, 2022 01:36 PM (atmen)
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I don't know what the parliamentary procedure is for the caucus to change its leaders in either house, but I'd like to see motions for it come up every single day after the new Congress is seated.
Daily. First order of business every day is to propose to change the Party leaders. Win or lose, send the message. Every day.
Daily. First order of business every day is to propose to change the Party leaders. Win or lose, send the message. Every day.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 16, 2022 01:36 PM (t0OGg)
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Didn't Mitch give Murk' a few million to defeat another Republican ... but gave nothing to Masters? (and it looks like Murky is the likely winner, after they count 2nd and 3rd choices in the ranked vote BS. count is Nov 27th)
Posted by: illiniwek at November 16, 2022 01:28 PM (Cus5s)
Yes. I'm sure Masters will end up memory holed, because the Charlie Browns who ran Lake's campaign let Abortion Lucy pull the football from them, and Blake needed her to do all the heavy lifting, since he has no money.
Posted by: illiniwek at November 16, 2022 01:28 PM (Cus5s)
Yes. I'm sure Masters will end up memory holed, because the Charlie Browns who ran Lake's campaign let Abortion Lucy pull the football from them, and Blake needed her to do all the heavy lifting, since he has no money.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 16, 2022 01:37 PM (YV6PJ)
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219 Didn't Mitch give Murk' a few million to defeat another Republican ... but gave nothing to Masters?
Mitch put money in a race that was not in doubt for a GOP win
he took that money from a race that the GOP might not win
in DC, that's a win win
Mitch put money in a race that was not in doubt for a GOP win
he took that money from a race that the GOP might not win
in DC, that's a win win
Posted by: REDACTED at November 16, 2022 01:37 PM (us2H3)
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I'm not going anywhere you silly, ankle-biting hobbits. You will go fetch my juice box, but first you will blow me.
Posted by: THE Mitch McConnell at November 16, 2022 01:37 PM (PWI4f)
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VOTE FOR US!!! Who else ya got?
Posted by: GOPe at November 16, 2022 01:37 PM (flINI)
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Yeah, he balanced the budget just long enough to get rid of Perot and the Reform party... then went right back to spending.... what a co ink i dink!
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:17 PM (oHd/0)
Perot got rid of himself two years before Newt was speaker. He was a spoiler candidate that directly led to Clinton being elected. That was an inescapable stigma going forward, similar to the Green party post 2000.
Gringrich was effective in reducing deficits through his entire speakership, including in 97 after the Reforrm party had already cratered.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:17 PM (oHd/0)
Perot got rid of himself two years before Newt was speaker. He was a spoiler candidate that directly led to Clinton being elected. That was an inescapable stigma going forward, similar to the Green party post 2000.
Gringrich was effective in reducing deficits through his entire speakership, including in 97 after the Reforrm party had already cratered.
Posted by: Sjg at November 16, 2022 01:37 PM (gDSJf)
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I'm not going anywhere you silly, ankle-biting hobbits. You will go fetch my juice box, but first you will blow me.
Posted by: THE Mitch McConnell at November 16, 2022 01:37 PM (PWI4f)
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It brings a tear to the eye, it does.
Posted by: THE Mitch McConnell at November 16, 2022 01:37 PM (PWI4f)
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It brings a tear to the eye, it does.
Posted by: Kevin McCarthy at November 16, 2022 01:37 PM (t0OGg)
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Exclusive: Federal agents believe former president Donald Trump’s motive for allegedly keeping classified documents was largely his ego and a desire to hold on to the materials as trophies or mementos, according to people familiar with the matter.
https://twitter. com/washingtonpost/status/1592248515543326720
https://twitter. com/washingtonpost/status/1592248515543326720
Posted by: SMOD at November 16, 2022 01:37 PM (RHGPo)
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Xi humiliates King Canadian Cuck to his face
Not to take anything away from Xi, but “humiliated” is Castreau’s natural state.
Not to take anything away from Xi, but “humiliated” is Castreau’s natural state.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 16, 2022 01:38 PM (3cXfB)
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Dang, now conservative stalwart Hawley is a traitor? What are they putting in the water in DC?
Posted by: Emmie at November 16, 2022 01:38 PM (Emce2)
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Why should firing the Senate leader be any more difficult than just because?
Posted by: That NLurker guy at November 16, 2022 01:38 PM (eGTCV)
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You'll never get to 270.
Dems now own MI and PA top to bottom.
After 24, people will immediately pivot to 26.
Muh big red wave.
Dems now own MI and PA top to bottom.
After 24, people will immediately pivot to 26.
Muh big red wave.
Posted by: Not trying to be mean but... at November 16, 2022 01:38 PM (I05J2)
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1. Smother Trump with love. Call him a great president and promise to support him 100% if he wins the nomination. Say nothing but good things about him no matter what he says about you.
2. Support every Trump position, while upping the ante on selected ones, and offering additional ones extremely popular with the base that he overlooks. Be Trump-Plus.
3. Every jibe Trump makes, respond with robust cheer that you love his sense of humor and irreverence. Then immediately tell people what you will do. "This is what I will do as President," over and over.
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Obviously. It is better for Him and for the party. He can't lose with this strategy because even if he doesn't "beat" Trump he's likely set himself up as the VP candidate. Which in turn will make him the immediate successor and heir to the throne. Its the obvious move. It maximizes his chance to win outright, but also maximizes his chance of being number two. IF he doesn't do this IT IS THE TELL.
2. Support every Trump position, while upping the ante on selected ones, and offering additional ones extremely popular with the base that he overlooks. Be Trump-Plus.
3. Every jibe Trump makes, respond with robust cheer that you love his sense of humor and irreverence. Then immediately tell people what you will do. "This is what I will do as President," over and over.
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Obviously. It is better for Him and for the party. He can't lose with this strategy because even if he doesn't "beat" Trump he's likely set himself up as the VP candidate. Which in turn will make him the immediate successor and heir to the throne. Its the obvious move. It maximizes his chance to win outright, but also maximizes his chance of being number two. IF he doesn't do this IT IS THE TELL.
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:38 PM (450ZF)
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238 If the GOP wants Trump supporters (which I'm guessing were Tea Party Supporters prior to Trump) "onside," they will need to make a few of these establishment types walk the plank. Otherwise, 2024 is going to be a glorious conflagration of the party.
Posted by: noneyouknowyouknow at November 16, 2022 01:36 PM (QpUKb)
Some were tea party supporters but his key demographic that others struggle to access is working class politically disaffected people.
Posted by: noneyouknowyouknow at November 16, 2022 01:36 PM (QpUKb)
Some were tea party supporters but his key demographic that others struggle to access is working class politically disaffected people.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:38 PM (eYoxG)
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Why do we still vote for the GOP?
Posted by: Wyatt Earp
Because like Sisyphus only two choices are before us; either keep pushing the rock uphill or let it roll over us.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp
Because like Sisyphus only two choices are before us; either keep pushing the rock uphill or let it roll over us.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 16, 2022 01:38 PM (IyrhE)
Posted by: rd at November 16, 2022 01:38 PM (Z32m1)
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230 I think if DeSantis holds his fire, runs, and only campaigns against the Dems and the Left he will ultimately defeat President Trump in the primaries.
industrial grade stoopid redefined
industrial grade stoopid redefined
Posted by: REDACTED at November 16, 2022 01:38 PM (us2H3)
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/off editor and chief sock
Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at November 16, 2022 01:39 PM (CCSxw)
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You clenched as hard as you could, but Lizabeth Scott still heard you fart:
https://tinyurl.com/47t46v9f
https://tinyurl.com/47t46v9f
Posted by: gp Declines 2024 Nomination at November 16, 2022 01:39 PM (24fqN)
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I want to point out, every one of the people who are pushing to blame Trump for 2024 are the same who called for Trump to withdraw as nominee after the "pussy" tape.
Think about that, mere weeks before the election--with no possibility of a replacement: Leave the top blank, cede the Presidency to Hillary.
Can you imagine the bloodbath up and down the ticket that would have caused? No presidential candidate to draw in millions of casual conservatives?
Now you know why they are trying to get us to dump Trump again: They want a bloodbath of conservative Republicans. That's the beginning, middle and end of the "blame Trump, draft a True Conservative" movement.
Think about that, mere weeks before the election--with no possibility of a replacement: Leave the top blank, cede the Presidency to Hillary.
Can you imagine the bloodbath up and down the ticket that would have caused? No presidential candidate to draw in millions of casual conservatives?
Now you know why they are trying to get us to dump Trump again: They want a bloodbath of conservative Republicans. That's the beginning, middle and end of the "blame Trump, draft a True Conservative" movement.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 16, 2022 01:39 PM (5EnGD)
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257 230 I think if DeSantis holds his fire, runs, and only campaigns against the Dems and the Left he will ultimately defeat President Trump in the primaries.
I don't see him running this time..
I don't see him running this time..
Posted by: It's me donna at November 16, 2022 01:39 PM (bs+z0)
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Exclusive: Federal agents believe former president Donald Trump’s motive for allegedly keeping classified documents was largely his ego and a desire to hold on to the materials as trophies or mementos, according to people familiar with the matter.
https://twitter. com/washingtonpost/status/1592248515543326720
Posted by: SMOD at November 16, 2022 01:37 PM (RHGPo)
Whereas Obama's motive was to hide incriminating evidence from scrutiny.
https://twitter. com/washingtonpost/status/1592248515543326720
Posted by: SMOD at November 16, 2022 01:37 PM (RHGPo)
Whereas Obama's motive was to hide incriminating evidence from scrutiny.
Posted by: Golfman at November 16, 2022 01:39 PM (BLVc0)
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To also even suggest that Frank Luntz's boyfriend should be speaker is sacrilege. I understand MTG thinking but sometimes you have to flush out the people who need to be primaried. Anyone voting for Liz (War profiteer and monger) Cheney should be primaried in a year and a half.
Posted by: EllaMentary at November 16, 2022 01:39 PM (iFPST)
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You'll never get to 270.
Dems now own MI and PA top to bottom.
After 24, people will immediately pivot to 26.
Muh big red wave.
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You might not be wrong. But don't count out the Fcuk you vote. Or the rust belt stay at homers who voted for trump/against Hilldawg in 2016. It could happen again, esp if they run Kamala or Michelle.
Dems now own MI and PA top to bottom.
After 24, people will immediately pivot to 26.
Muh big red wave.
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You might not be wrong. But don't count out the Fcuk you vote. Or the rust belt stay at homers who voted for trump/against Hilldawg in 2016. It could happen again, esp if they run Kamala or Michelle.
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:40 PM (450ZF)
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237 They're down with the Irish Twins in a big way.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 16, 2022 01:35 PM (t0OGg)
McConnell and McCarthy are Judas Roberts' Illegally Adopted Irish Kids?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 16, 2022 01:35 PM (t0OGg)
McConnell and McCarthy are Judas Roberts' Illegally Adopted Irish Kids?
Posted by: XTC at November 16, 2022 01:40 PM (UnA8+)
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Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:35 PM (Vr7n
No that was a one off scenario that required above expectations performance . I want the guy gone and have for a long time but I don't try to rewrite history because I dislike the guy. I'm not a Lefty.
No that was a one off scenario that required above expectations performance . I want the guy gone and have for a long time but I don't try to rewrite history because I dislike the guy. I'm not a Lefty.
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:40 PM (pAYE7)
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McDaniel is as much to blame as McConnell. Zeldin said something about running against her but I haven't heard any more.
Posted by: Ben Had at November 16, 2022 01:40 PM (suypY)
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255 Why do we still vote for the GOP?
Posted by: Wyatt Earp
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I voted for the Libertarian for governor of SC, and I wrote in for both the Senate and House races on the ballot.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp
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I voted for the Libertarian for governor of SC, and I wrote in for both the Senate and House races on the ballot.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, drinking whiskey and getting into fights with Sam Peckinpah at November 16, 2022 01:40 PM (LvTSG)
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193 JUST IN - McConnell has been re-elected as Senate GOP leader.
I hope Trump doesn't let a day go by without calling out that asshole for the Chinese cum dumpster he is.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (AW0uW)
^^This. Every day I want McConnell to regret that he holds this position.
I hope Trump doesn't let a day go by without calling out that asshole for the Chinese cum dumpster he is.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at November 16, 2022 01:29 PM (AW0uW)
^^This. Every day I want McConnell to regret that he holds this position.
Posted by: Iris at November 16, 2022 01:40 PM (foa6+)
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I don't know how the GOP could have watched the outrage of parents and the purging of school boards organically at the local level and then completely ignored the COVID restrictions and grooming of children in their national campaign strategy.
The only answer I can come up with other than incompetence, is that the GOP actually supports all the perverse school shit and the masking of citizens and children.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (6xbVH)
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Listening to Bongino today, he said that Trump's promise last night to eliminate all the covid bullshit mandates (and implicitly the school CRT & tranny insanity) is a winning issue with the suburban women who've supposedly been abandoning the R's since Trump's win in 2016. [It was stunning, but not surprising, that the GOPee refuse to take advantage of and run with this issue this year.]
The only answer I can come up with other than incompetence, is that the GOP actually supports all the perverse school shit and the masking of citizens and children.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (6xbVH)
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Listening to Bongino today, he said that Trump's promise last night to eliminate all the covid bullshit mandates (and implicitly the school CRT & tranny insanity) is a winning issue with the suburban women who've supposedly been abandoning the R's since Trump's win in 2016. [It was stunning, but not surprising, that the GOPee refuse to take advantage of and run with this issue this year.]
Posted by: ShainS -- The Humiliation is Part of the Kink at November 16, 2022 01:40 PM (D/7mf)
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2024 is gonna take magic and Trump is the only magician we got
Posted by: REDACTED at November 16, 2022 01:41 PM (us2H3)
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if we get realllllly lucky....
Posted by: BlackOrchidDancingByMyself at November 16, 2022 01:32 PM (w0NJk)
well now that NV has a "R" governor, if one of their demorat senators leaves earthspace, he can appoint a GOPer. Or Manchin can switch parties.
or Emperor Ron can just assemble his forces and invade all the other states
Posted by: BlackOrchidDancingByMyself at November 16, 2022 01:32 PM (w0NJk)
well now that NV has a "R" governor, if one of their demorat senators leaves earthspace, he can appoint a GOPer. Or Manchin can switch parties.
or Emperor Ron can just assemble his forces and invade all the other states
Posted by: kallisto at November 16, 2022 01:41 PM (dCxaZ)
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I guess the only thing Mitch would be good for is if you get lost in the forest. You could use his glasses to start a fire. Then roast his corpse for food for the winter.
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at November 16, 2022 01:41 PM (M+Lyo)
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That said, Missouri, you need to get rid of Hawley.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp
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Why? Hawley wrote a public oped that McConnell needs to go
Posted by: Wyatt Earp
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Why? Hawley wrote a public oped that McConnell needs to go
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:41 PM (Gq1oy)
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266 Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:35 PM (Vr7n
No that was a one off scenario that required above expectations performance . I want the guy gone and have for a long time but I don't try to rewrite history because I dislike the guy. I'm not a Lefty.
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:40 PM (pAYE7)
It would have been unprecedented if McConnell went forward with the appointment rather than the other way around. He adhered to existing practice. It'd be a different story if it weren't a presidential election year and he held the line.
No that was a one off scenario that required above expectations performance . I want the guy gone and have for a long time but I don't try to rewrite history because I dislike the guy. I'm not a Lefty.
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:40 PM (pAYE7)
It would have been unprecedented if McConnell went forward with the appointment rather than the other way around. He adhered to existing practice. It'd be a different story if it weren't a presidential election year and he held the line.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:41 PM (eYoxG)
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Lizabeth Scott is so fucking happy to see you:
https://tinyurl.com/5n8xv7ap
https://tinyurl.com/5n8xv7ap
Posted by: gp Declines 2024 Nomination at November 16, 2022 01:41 PM (24fqN)
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Dang, now conservative stalwart Hawley is a traitor? What are they putting in the water in DC?
What did he do?
What did he do?
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at November 16, 2022 01:41 PM (nxdel)
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Can we trade McConnell, Fauci, Hunter, & Fang Fang to China for Hong Kong, Bat Lady, 1000 kilos of blow, & 1000 hookers to be named later?
Posted by: ShainS -- The Humiliation is Part of the Kink at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (nEAan)
You WAY overvalue McConnel.
Posted by: ShainS -- The Humiliation is Part of the Kink at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (nEAan)
You WAY overvalue McConnel.
Posted by: t_bodie - Lurker. Unless you are reading this. at November 16, 2022 01:42 PM (B6Cvd)
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So, no conservatives were present at this meeting? Not even a Zell Miller type?
Posted by: Eromero at November 16, 2022 01:42 PM (0OP+5)
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267 McDaniel is as much to blame as McConnell. Zeldin said something about running against her but I haven't heard any more.
Posted by: Ben Had at November 16, 2022 01:40 PM (suypY)
she has got to go
and take her homo uncle with her
Posted by: Ben Had at November 16, 2022 01:40 PM (suypY)
she has got to go
and take her homo uncle with her
Posted by: REDACTED at November 16, 2022 01:42 PM (us2H3)
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Exclusive: Federal agents believe former president Donald Trump’s motive for allegedly keeping classified documents was largely his ego and a desire to hold on to the materials as trophies or mementos, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Much like Trump saying "pussy", everyone is required to believe this is weird and strange and something no one else in that office has ever done.
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Much like Trump saying "pussy", everyone is required to believe this is weird and strange and something no one else in that office has ever done.
Posted by: Azathoth at November 16, 2022 01:42 PM (wb1YC)
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255 Why do we still vote for the GOP?
Posted by: Wyatt Earp
Because you don't have it in you to do nothing.
Same reason you show up to enforce the law, even though you can see the world turning to shit around you and those above you refusing to enforce the law.
You are living your convictions. Admirable.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp
Because you don't have it in you to do nothing.
Same reason you show up to enforce the law, even though you can see the world turning to shit around you and those above you refusing to enforce the law.
You are living your convictions. Admirable.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 16, 2022 01:42 PM (6xbVH)
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I guess the only thing Mitch would be good for is if you get lost in the forest. You could use his glasses to start a fire. Then roast his corpse for food for the winter.
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at November 16, 2022 01:41 PM (M+Lyo)
Roast him in his own shell.
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at November 16, 2022 01:41 PM (M+Lyo)
Roast him in his own shell.
Posted by: True Scripts at November 16, 2022 01:42 PM (yQpMk)
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Exclusive: FEDERAL AGENTS believe former president Donald Trump’s motive for allegedly keeping classified documents was largely his ego and a desire to hold on to the materials as trophies or mementos, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Really. No shit. How many fcukin presidential libraries are there hmmmm? What federal agents McCabe and Strozk?
FFS I can NOT stand how stupid the world has become.
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Really. No shit. How many fcukin presidential libraries are there hmmmm? What federal agents McCabe and Strozk?
FFS I can NOT stand how stupid the world has become.
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:42 PM (Etel8)
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So, busload full of illegals get to Philadelphia, and is met by people standing there, giving out coats?
Uhhh... who the hell is PAYING for all this?
Uhhh... who the hell is PAYING for all this?
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:43 PM (oHd/0)
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McConnell has been in the Senate since 1984.
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The year my daughter was born.
Now I have 3 grandkids.
Posted by: wth at November 16, 2022 01:31 PM (v0R5T)
The year my wife was born. Now I have a divorce lawyer.
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The year my daughter was born.
Now I have 3 grandkids.
Posted by: wth at November 16, 2022 01:31 PM (v0R5T)
The year my wife was born. Now I have a divorce lawyer.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 16, 2022 01:43 PM (YV6PJ)
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241 I don't know what the parliamentary procedure is for the caucus to change its leaders in either house, but I'd like to see motions for it come up every single day after the new Congress is seated.
Daily. First order of business every day is to propose to change the Party leaders. Win or lose, send the message. Every day.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)
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House is easy. McCarthy can in effect be replaced at any time by a vacate the chair motion that requires a simple majority in a public house vote. McConnell though is not voted on by the Senate as a whole but only by a private caucus of his GOP Senate colleagues. It requires a majority which is 26 right now, possibly 25 if Walker loses. I guess theoretically he could be replaced anytime by an emergency caucus meeting but I was never on the Senate side so I don't know its rules nearly as well.
Daily. First order of business every day is to propose to change the Party leaders. Win or lose, send the message. Every day.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)
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House is easy. McCarthy can in effect be replaced at any time by a vacate the chair motion that requires a simple majority in a public house vote. McConnell though is not voted on by the Senate as a whole but only by a private caucus of his GOP Senate colleagues. It requires a majority which is 26 right now, possibly 25 if Walker loses. I guess theoretically he could be replaced anytime by an emergency caucus meeting but I was never on the Senate side so I don't know its rules nearly as well.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 01:43 PM (CXr4y)
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the GOP wants Trump supporters (which I'm guessing were Tea Party Supporters prior to Trump) "onside," they will need to make a few of these establishment types walk the plank. Otherwise, 2024 is going to be a glorious conflagration of the party.
Posted by: noneyouknowyouknow at November 16, 2022 01:36 PM (QpUKb)
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Not exactly. If they want Republicans who are sick of this shit - including the Tea Party types - to support them, they need to make *all* of the establishment types walk the plank. No more cucks in leadership positions. Zero. And purge them from the pipeline, too.
If they want to court the Trump voter, though, that isn't enough. To get what could be thought of as the "Trump Reserve" - the disaffected non-voters who turned out for Trump but no one else and delivered him the Upper Midwest - then they need to adopt Trump's positions, especially on trade, regulation, foreign policy and the border. To get those guys, you have to appeal to them. Establishment Republicans don't.
But they have to do both. They lost the "Trump Reserve" by not going after them, and they've lost the in-Party group by kneecapping their own candidates and losing on purpose.
Posted by: noneyouknowyouknow at November 16, 2022 01:36 PM (QpUKb)
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Not exactly. If they want Republicans who are sick of this shit - including the Tea Party types - to support them, they need to make *all* of the establishment types walk the plank. No more cucks in leadership positions. Zero. And purge them from the pipeline, too.
If they want to court the Trump voter, though, that isn't enough. To get what could be thought of as the "Trump Reserve" - the disaffected non-voters who turned out for Trump but no one else and delivered him the Upper Midwest - then they need to adopt Trump's positions, especially on trade, regulation, foreign policy and the border. To get those guys, you have to appeal to them. Establishment Republicans don't.
But they have to do both. They lost the "Trump Reserve" by not going after them, and they've lost the in-Party group by kneecapping their own candidates and losing on purpose.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 16, 2022 01:43 PM (t0OGg)
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152 The only answer I can come up with other than incompetence, is that the GOP actually supports all the perverse school shit and the masking of citizens and children.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (6xbVH)
Of course they do. You don't get let into the club if you don't debase yourself in their filth.
You have to give them something they can blackmail you with in order to be one of them.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (6xbVH)
Of course they do. You don't get let into the club if you don't debase yourself in their filth.
You have to give them something they can blackmail you with in order to be one of them.
Posted by: XTC at November 16, 2022 01:43 PM (UnA8+)
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McConnell could care less what Trump thinks or says about him. He's got his sinecure of power probably to the day he dies, and dies rich.
Posted by: Ordinary American at November 16, 2022 01:43 PM (H8QX8)
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I think if DeSantis holds his fire, runs, and only campaigns against the Dems and the Left he will ultimately defeat President Trump in the primaries.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 16, 2022 01:27 PM (TqmZT)
I offered a rough outline this morning of how DeSantis could win.
1. Smother Trump with love. Call him a great president and promise to support him 100% if he wins the nomination. Say nothing but good things about him no matter what he says about you.
2. Support every Trump position, while upping the ante on selected ones, and offering additional ones extremely popular with the base that he overlooks. Be Trump-Plus.
3. Every jibe Trump makes, respond with robust cheer that you love his sense of humor and irreverence. Then immediately tell people what you will do. "This is what I will do as President," over and over.
Posted by: Ordinary American at November 16, 2022 01:35 PM (H8QX
Agree 100%
Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 16, 2022 01:27 PM (TqmZT)
I offered a rough outline this morning of how DeSantis could win.
1. Smother Trump with love. Call him a great president and promise to support him 100% if he wins the nomination. Say nothing but good things about him no matter what he says about you.
2. Support every Trump position, while upping the ante on selected ones, and offering additional ones extremely popular with the base that he overlooks. Be Trump-Plus.
3. Every jibe Trump makes, respond with robust cheer that you love his sense of humor and irreverence. Then immediately tell people what you will do. "This is what I will do as President," over and over.
Posted by: Ordinary American at November 16, 2022 01:35 PM (H8QX
Agree 100%
Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 16, 2022 01:43 PM (TqmZT)
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Lizabeth Scott is ordering you to feel very very sleepy:
https://tinyurl.com/bhe7d67a
https://tinyurl.com/bhe7d67a
Posted by: gp Declines 2024 Nomination at November 16, 2022 01:43 PM (24fqN)
293
Lisbeth Scott was hot -- until she opened her mouth.
Posted by: Anti-Faucist at November 16, 2022 01:43 PM (ik/65)
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Okay, insert any hypothetical person(you have the entire planet to choose from!0 into the Presidency trying to do what the right wants.
Mitch McConnell refuses to allow them their candidates and blocks recess appointments.
How do you get Mitch McConnell not to do that?
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:34 PM (eYoxG)
In an ideal world? Call the asshole into the Oval Office. Show him the incriminating documents you have demonstrating he is on China's payroll.
Give him five minutes to call his people and allow recess appointments then and there, or in ten minutes, you'll have a nationally-broadcast press event showing the public every bit of his corruption and announce that he's being arrested for treason.
That's how I'd do it.
Mitch McConnell refuses to allow them their candidates and blocks recess appointments.
How do you get Mitch McConnell not to do that?
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:34 PM (eYoxG)
In an ideal world? Call the asshole into the Oval Office. Show him the incriminating documents you have demonstrating he is on China's payroll.
Give him five minutes to call his people and allow recess appointments then and there, or in ten minutes, you'll have a nationally-broadcast press event showing the public every bit of his corruption and announce that he's being arrested for treason.
That's how I'd do it.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at November 16, 2022 01:43 PM (AW0uW)
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284 Exclusive: FEDERAL AGENTS believe former president Donald Trump’s motive for allegedly keeping classified documents was largely his ego and a desire to hold on to the materials as trophies or mementos, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Really. No shit. How many fcukin presidential libraries are there hmmmm? What federal agents McCabe and Strozk?
FFS I can NOT stand how stupid the world has become.
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:42 PM (Etel
and comes out? Right after the election... day after he announces for President?
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Really. No shit. How many fcukin presidential libraries are there hmmmm? What federal agents McCabe and Strozk?
FFS I can NOT stand how stupid the world has become.
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:42 PM (Etel
and comes out? Right after the election... day after he announces for President?
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (oHd/0)
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>Guild Navigator Mitch McConnell : I mean Herschel Walker. We want him defeated. I did not say this. I am not here.
Meanwhile, in the real world, McConnell has spent $38 million on Walker and pledged to spend an additional $14 million in the run-off.
Trump spent $3.5 million, and held fundraisers for Walker where Trump kept most of the money. Walker's campaign has called out Trump for "deceptive fundraising."
Meanwhile, in the real world, McConnell has spent $38 million on Walker and pledged to spend an additional $14 million in the run-off.
Trump spent $3.5 million, and held fundraisers for Walker where Trump kept most of the money. Walker's campaign has called out Trump for "deceptive fundraising."
Posted by: Seldom at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (9KZK5)
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276 Lizabeth Scott is so fucking happy to see you:
https://tinyurl.com/5n8xv7ap
Posted by: gp Declines 2024 Nomination at November 16, 2022 01:41 PM (24fqN)
I knew that something like that was in store for us...
It was her only "look"
https://tinyurl.com/5n8xv7ap
Posted by: gp Declines 2024 Nomination at November 16, 2022 01:41 PM (24fqN)
I knew that something like that was in store for us...
It was her only "look"
Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (CCSxw)
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Greg Price just posted a clip from McConnell's press conference, they're actually laughing at us.
https://twitter.com/greg_price11
https://twitter.com/greg_price11
Posted by: lowandslow at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (qH6FZ)
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Turtle McMitchface took FTX $$
Instant disqualifier.
Posted by: Maj. Healey
So did Thune, according to some things I have read.
Instant disqualifier.
Posted by: Maj. Healey
So did Thune, according to some things I have read.
Posted by: A face in the crowd..... at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (vcOmj)
300
McConnell... McCarthy... McDaniel...
While I initially liked the "McFailure" moniker to describe this gaggle of cvnts, it's not entirely accurate. Their primary goal is to maintain their power and wealth whilst aiding and abetting the destruction of civilization. In that regard, they're quite successful. We need another name for them.
While I initially liked the "McFailure" moniker to describe this gaggle of cvnts, it's not entirely accurate. Their primary goal is to maintain their power and wealth whilst aiding and abetting the destruction of civilization. In that regard, they're quite successful. We need another name for them.
Posted by: antisocial justice beatnik at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (DTX3h)
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McConnell and McDaniels offices are only a phone call away. Same thing with a Thank You to Scott.
Posted by: Ben Had at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (suypY)
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277 What did he do?
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at November 16, 2022 01:41 PM (nxdel)
Supported the $15 minimum wage.
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at November 16, 2022 01:41 PM (nxdel)
Supported the $15 minimum wage.
Posted by: XTC at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (UnA8+)
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I completely forgot about that.
Posted by: ace at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (C1Zwz)
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Harumpf.
One of my biggest peeves. I mention it at least once a week. Are you not reading comments??!!
Posted by: ace at November 16, 2022 01:21 PM (C1Zwz)
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Harumpf.
One of my biggest peeves. I mention it at least once a week. Are you not reading comments??!!
Posted by: IrishEi at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (3ImbR)
Posted by: Jay in PA at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (i7Q7S)
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Big Tit Donna in a bluish purple top, and Steffy in some getup showing off at least 53% of her rack.
Yay.
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop
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Where is this? I can't find the link.
Yay.
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop
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Where is this? I can't find the link.
Posted by: Braenyard, _ Donald Trump is the heartbeat of MAGA at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (Q3Fh/)
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294 Okay, insert any hypothetical person(you have the entire planet to choose from!0 into the Presidency trying to do what the right wants.
Mitch McConnell refuses to allow them their candidates and blocks recess appointments.
How do you get Mitch McConnell not to do that?
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:34 PM (eYoxG)
In an ideal world? Call the asshole into the Oval Office. Show him the incriminating documents you have demonstrating he is on China's payroll.
Give him five minutes to call his people and allow recess appointments then and there, or in ten minutes, you'll have a nationally-broadcast press event showing the public every bit of his corruption and announce that he's being arrested for treason.
That's how I'd do it.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at November 16, 2022 01:43 PM (AW0uW)
You need to first control the DOJ(or at least some intel agency), so that starts by appointing a loyalist...
Mitch McConnell refuses to allow them their candidates and blocks recess appointments.
How do you get Mitch McConnell not to do that?
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:34 PM (eYoxG)
In an ideal world? Call the asshole into the Oval Office. Show him the incriminating documents you have demonstrating he is on China's payroll.
Give him five minutes to call his people and allow recess appointments then and there, or in ten minutes, you'll have a nationally-broadcast press event showing the public every bit of his corruption and announce that he's being arrested for treason.
That's how I'd do it.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at November 16, 2022 01:43 PM (AW0uW)
You need to first control the DOJ(or at least some intel agency), so that starts by appointing a loyalist...
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (eYoxG)
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Uhhh... who the hell is PAYING for all this?
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:43 PM (oHd/0)
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You are. The NGOs are mostly state-sponsored and get a shit-ton of *your* money. The rest of it comes from the oligarch financiers.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:43 PM (oHd/0)
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You are. The NGOs are mostly state-sponsored and get a shit-ton of *your* money. The rest of it comes from the oligarch financiers.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (t0OGg)
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You'll never get to 270.
Dems now own MI and PA top to bottom.
----
You don't need them any more. With new apportionment you can hit 270 with NV and VA. Both now held by GOP governors.
Doesn't address the real problem though, the Democrat Ballot Machine
Dems now own MI and PA top to bottom.
----
You don't need them any more. With new apportionment you can hit 270 with NV and VA. Both now held by GOP governors.
Doesn't address the real problem though, the Democrat Ballot Machine
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (Gq1oy)
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I remember when my delusions about leadership votes was crashed.
It was when Paul Ryan voted for Boehner at the end of the 2010 campaign.
It was when Paul Ryan voted for Boehner at the end of the 2010 campaign.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, drinking whiskey and getting into fights with Sam Peckinpah at November 16, 2022 01:45 PM (LvTSG)
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I hate to keep pointing this out because it could seem to mean I'm supporting McConnell but he's responsible for keeping Garland off the SC.
He deserves no credit for this because it was an accident. McConnell did it to irk Obama, not with the expectation that it would save the seat for a Trump nomination. At the time, virtually everyone though Hillary was a shoe-in. Elbowing Obama in the ribs with the expectation that Hillary would then make whatever nomination she saw fit when she took office isn't especially praiseworthy. Things turned out much better, but that's pure happenstance.
He deserves no credit for this because it was an accident. McConnell did it to irk Obama, not with the expectation that it would save the seat for a Trump nomination. At the time, virtually everyone though Hillary was a shoe-in. Elbowing Obama in the ribs with the expectation that Hillary would then make whatever nomination she saw fit when she took office isn't especially praiseworthy. Things turned out much better, but that's pure happenstance.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls - an election is simply a festival for the majority at November 16, 2022 01:45 PM (ppBhU)
311
The R party can't be reformed. The Conservative movement is now a 60 year old base revolt. Gotta start over, like with what happened to the whigs.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:31 PM (eYoxG)
the new Republican party didn't have to find a way around ballot access laws.
Have fun storming that castle
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:31 PM (eYoxG)
the new Republican party didn't have to find a way around ballot access laws.
Have fun storming that castle
Posted by: Kindltot at November 16, 2022 01:45 PM (xhaym)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 16, 2022 01:46 PM (IyrhE)
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In an ideal world? Call the asshole into the Oval Office. Show him the incriminating documents you have demonstrating he is on China's payroll.
Give him five minutes to call his people and allow recess appointments then and there, or in ten minutes, you'll have a nationally-broadcast press event showing the public every bit of his corruption and announce that he's being arrested for treason.
That's how I'd do it.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at November 16, 2022 01:43 PM (AW0uW)
MPPP for Attorney General
Give him five minutes to call his people and allow recess appointments then and there, or in ten minutes, you'll have a nationally-broadcast press event showing the public every bit of his corruption and announce that he's being arrested for treason.
That's how I'd do it.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at November 16, 2022 01:43 PM (AW0uW)
MPPP for Attorney General
Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at November 16, 2022 01:46 PM (CCSxw)
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It would have been unprecedented if McConnell went forward with the appointment rather than the other way around. He adhered to existing practice. It'd be a different story if it weren't a presidential election year and he held the line.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy
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The closest precedent was keeping Chief Justice Warren's seat open in 1968 but that was in effect because conservative Southern Democrat Judiciary chair refused to advance the nomination to the floor due to corruption problems with Abe Fortas. Johnson nominated a crony for an anticipated associate justice vacancy but with no vacancy--the nomination lapsed. Abe eventually resigned his associate justice position so Nixon got two appointments when he entered office.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy
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The closest precedent was keeping Chief Justice Warren's seat open in 1968 but that was in effect because conservative Southern Democrat Judiciary chair refused to advance the nomination to the floor due to corruption problems with Abe Fortas. Johnson nominated a crony for an anticipated associate justice vacancy but with no vacancy--the nomination lapsed. Abe eventually resigned his associate justice position so Nixon got two appointments when he entered office.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 01:46 PM (CXr4y)
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I hate to keep pointing this out because it could seem to mean I'm supporting McConnell but he's responsible for keeping Garland off the SC .
Posted by: polynikes
Tee hee.
Posted by: polynikes
Tee hee.
Posted by: Jumanji Action Jackson at November 16, 2022 01:46 PM (v0R5T)
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Ballot access laws post-Perot have been one of the reasons the Libertarians have done such weird things by they way.
Posted by: Kindltot at November 16, 2022 01:47 PM (xhaym)
Posted by: gp Declines 2024 Nomination at November 16, 2022 01:47 PM (24fqN)
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311 The R party can't be reformed. The Conservative movement is now a 60 year old base revolt. Gotta start over, like with what happened to the whigs.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:31 PM (eYoxG)
I'm right here you know!!!
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:31 PM (eYoxG)
I'm right here you know!!!
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 01:47 PM (CXr4y)
319
308 You'll never get to 270.
Dems now own MI and PA top to bottom.
----
You don't need them any more. With new apportionment you can hit 270 with NV and VA. Both now held by GOP governors.
Doesn't address the real problem though, the Democrat Ballot Machine
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (Gq1oy)
And that's not a 2 year project.
Dems now own MI and PA top to bottom.
----
You don't need them any more. With new apportionment you can hit 270 with NV and VA. Both now held by GOP governors.
Doesn't address the real problem though, the Democrat Ballot Machine
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (Gq1oy)
And that's not a 2 year project.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:47 PM (eYoxG)
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315 I hate to keep pointing this out because it could seem to mean I'm supporting McConnell but he's responsible for keeping Garland off the SC .
Posted by: polynikes
Tee hee.
Posted by: Jumanji Action Jackson at November 16, 2022 01:46 PM (v0R5T)
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McConnell didn't even put on a show to stop her.
McConnell gets 0 credit for judges anymore.
Posted by: polynikes
Tee hee.
Posted by: Jumanji Action Jackson at November 16, 2022 01:46 PM (v0R5T)
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McConnell didn't even put on a show to stop her.
McConnell gets 0 credit for judges anymore.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, drinking whiskey and getting into fights with Sam Peckinpah at November 16, 2022 01:47 PM (LvTSG)
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Harumpf.
One of my biggest peeves. I mention it at least once a week. Are you not reading comments??!!
Posted by: IrishEi at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (3ImbR)
Not yours
One of my biggest peeves. I mention it at least once a week. Are you not reading comments??!!
Posted by: IrishEi at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (3ImbR)
Not yours
Posted by: BignJames at November 16, 2022 01:48 PM (AwYPR)
322
Mc Connell? Sounds Chinese.
Mc Connell? Sounds Chinese.
Posted by: Don Trump at November 16, 2022 01:48 PM (+oR7L)
323
McConnell's wife owns a Chinese Communist Party shipping business. That alone tells you his entire story and he should be impeached.
Posted by: Danimal28 at November 16, 2022 01:49 PM (klw0w)
324
Big Tit Donna in a bluish purple top, and Steffy in some getup showing off at least 53% of her rack.
Yay.
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop
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Where is this? I can't find the link.
Posted by: Braenyard, _ Donald Trump is the heartbeat of MAGA at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (Q3Fh/)
........
I think it's The Bold and The Beautiful soap.
Yay.
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop
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Where is this? I can't find the link.
Posted by: Braenyard, _ Donald Trump is the heartbeat of MAGA at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (Q3Fh/)
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I think it's The Bold and The Beautiful soap.
Posted by: wth at November 16, 2022 01:49 PM (v0R5T)
325
he said that Trump's promise last night to eliminate all the covid bullshit mandates (and implicitly the school CRT & tranny insanity) is a winning issue with the suburban women who've supposedly been abandoning the R's since Trump's win in 2016.
==
I am not a NTer, I am still Trumpish, but I am objective. One fair criticism against Trump that potentially explained 2020 was that some of his base didn't like what he did on Covid. Lot of small businesses closed down for a long time at that point. Covid and the vax complications are a bit of a problem for Trump. Not a deal breaker for me, but some people with a sore ass out there.
==
I am not a NTer, I am still Trumpish, but I am objective. One fair criticism against Trump that potentially explained 2020 was that some of his base didn't like what he did on Covid. Lot of small businesses closed down for a long time at that point. Covid and the vax complications are a bit of a problem for Trump. Not a deal breaker for me, but some people with a sore ass out there.
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:49 PM (fTI6H)
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Mitch McConnell refuses to allow them their candidates and blocks recess appointments.
How do you get Mitch McConnell not to do that?
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:34 PM (eYoxG)
Call his bluff. The Republican Senate leader blocking the Republican President's appointments not a good look and he would definitely get heat from the inside even if it is Trump, And Trump had his allies in the Senate.
How do you get Mitch McConnell not to do that?
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:34 PM (eYoxG)
Call his bluff. The Republican Senate leader blocking the Republican President's appointments not a good look and he would definitely get heat from the inside even if it is Trump, And Trump had his allies in the Senate.
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:49 PM (pAYE7)
327
It's not just McConnell.
It's the fuckers who voted for him too. Yea, he's the figurehead, but alone he can't do much shit. He's got loyal lieutenants to do his bidding.
It's the fuckers who voted for him too. Yea, he's the figurehead, but alone he can't do much shit. He's got loyal lieutenants to do his bidding.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 16, 2022 01:50 PM (Q4IgG)
328
Anyone got an update on the Super Bowl in Arizona? I hear it's the Patriots vs the Stealers.
Anyone got an update on the Super Bowl in Arizona? I hear it's the Patriots vs the Stealers.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at November 16, 2022 01:50 PM (y3pKJ)
329
Just going to warn you. McDaniel will also win the vote for RNC chair.
What was Einstein's definition of insanity?
What was Einstein's definition of insanity?
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:50 PM (Gq1oy)
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McConnell didn't even put on a show to stop her.
McConnell gets 0 credit for judges anymore.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, drinking whiskey and getting into fights with Sam Peckinpah at November 16, 2022 01:47 PM (LvTSG)
Well, that and they held a confirmation hearing for a SCOTUS seat that hadn't even been vacated yet,
And yes, he allowed the complete evisceration of Kavanaugh while rubber stamping KBJ.
McConnell gets 0 credit for judges anymore.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, drinking whiskey and getting into fights with Sam Peckinpah at November 16, 2022 01:47 PM (LvTSG)
Well, that and they held a confirmation hearing for a SCOTUS seat that hadn't even been vacated yet,
And yes, he allowed the complete evisceration of Kavanaugh while rubber stamping KBJ.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 16, 2022 01:50 PM (6xbVH)
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I don't know how the GOP could have watched the outrage of parents and the purging of school boards organically at the local level and then completely ignored the COVID restrictions and grooming of children in their national campaign strategy.
The only answer I can come up with other than incompetence, is that the GOP actually supports all the perverse school shit and the masking of citizens and children.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (6xbVH)
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Listening to Bongino today, he said that Trump's promise last night to eliminate all the covid bullshit mandates (and implicitly the school CRT & tranny insanity) is a winning issue with the suburban women who've supposedly been abandoning the R's since Trump's win in 2016. [It was stunning, but not surprising, that the GOPee refuse to take advantage of and run with this issue this year.]
Posted by: ShainS -- The Humiliation is Part of the Kink
You know who DID run on these issues? Ron DeSantis. He also ran slates of County School Board Candidates in the Summer. He campaigned and fundraised for them. His candidates won those elections last Summer.
The only answer I can come up with other than incompetence, is that the GOP actually supports all the perverse school shit and the masking of citizens and children.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (6xbVH)
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Listening to Bongino today, he said that Trump's promise last night to eliminate all the covid bullshit mandates (and implicitly the school CRT & tranny insanity) is a winning issue with the suburban women who've supposedly been abandoning the R's since Trump's win in 2016. [It was stunning, but not surprising, that the GOPee refuse to take advantage of and run with this issue this year.]
Posted by: ShainS -- The Humiliation is Part of the Kink
You know who DID run on these issues? Ron DeSantis. He also ran slates of County School Board Candidates in the Summer. He campaigned and fundraised for them. His candidates won those elections last Summer.
Posted by: rd at November 16, 2022 01:50 PM (Z32m1)
332
We have no representation.
Posted by: Oh but there's plenty of taxation at November 16, 2022 01:50 PM (pLSJi)
333
Trump should have started a third party last night.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (pb6ET)
Which is more satisfying?
Moving next door to your enemy in a nicer house, or do a home invasion on your foes, rob them, strip them, kick them out to the sidewalk and throw their shit out into the driveway, fix up the house with a few new additions watch the property values in the neighborhood suddenly soar as they watch you have a BBQ block party with all the neighbors?
We take back the republican party, or burn it to the ground.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at November 16, 2022 01:18 PM (pb6ET)
Which is more satisfying?
Moving next door to your enemy in a nicer house, or do a home invasion on your foes, rob them, strip them, kick them out to the sidewalk and throw their shit out into the driveway, fix up the house with a few new additions watch the property values in the neighborhood suddenly soar as they watch you have a BBQ block party with all the neighbors?
We take back the republican party, or burn it to the ground.
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V at November 16, 2022 01:51 PM (zB/T/)
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I will give the benefit of the doubt to established morons, however just about everyone pushing an Anti-Trump message right now is doing the work of the Uniparty in general and the GOPe in particular.
So, thanks Ace for calling out the need to postpone that battle.
So, thanks Ace for calling out the need to postpone that battle.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo, food, water at November 16, 2022 01:51 PM (xcxpd)
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326 Mitch McConnell refuses to allow them their candidates and blocks recess appointments.
How do you get Mitch McConnell not to do that?
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:34 PM (eYoxG)
Call his bluff. The Republican Senate leader blocking the Republican President's appointments not a good look and he would definitely get heat from the inside even if it is Trump, And Trump had his allies in the Senate.
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:49 PM (pAYE7)
He was nominating people and the Senate was rejecting them. What does bluff calling mean specifically that he didn't do?
How do you get Mitch McConnell not to do that?
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:34 PM (eYoxG)
Call his bluff. The Republican Senate leader blocking the Republican President's appointments not a good look and he would definitely get heat from the inside even if it is Trump, And Trump had his allies in the Senate.
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:49 PM (pAYE7)
He was nominating people and the Senate was rejecting them. What does bluff calling mean specifically that he didn't do?
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:51 PM (eYoxG)
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You want to curb ballot cheating. I am beginning to believe that pushing proportional voting for legislatures is the only way because it will splinter the heart of the Democrat and GOP parties. Proportional voting countries also generally have less cheating as each party jealously guards their voters.
Put a 5 percent requirement of the vote to maintain party status and eliminate districts and gerrymandering btw. That will also blow up the imperial Senate as multiple parties in the House and state legislatures mean that a mere plurality is needed to win a Senate seat with a lot more candidates. It will also destroy the ranked choice voting and other perversions.
Put a 5 percent requirement of the vote to maintain party status and eliminate districts and gerrymandering btw. That will also blow up the imperial Senate as multiple parties in the House and state legislatures mean that a mere plurality is needed to win a Senate seat with a lot more candidates. It will also destroy the ranked choice voting and other perversions.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 01:51 PM (CXr4y)
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With new apportionment you can hit 270 with NV and VA. Both now held by GOP governors.
can you describe in a little more detail? We could have had apportionment in PA when the GOPes held all three branches from 2011-2015, but PA GOP is a sack of poop.
can you describe in a little more detail? We could have had apportionment in PA when the GOPes held all three branches from 2011-2015, but PA GOP is a sack of poop.
Posted by: kallisto at November 16, 2022 01:51 PM (dCxaZ)
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e deserves no credit for this because it was an accident. McConnell did it to irk Obama, not with the expectation that it would save the seat for a Trump nomination. At the time, virtually everyone though Hillary was a shoe-in. Elbowing Obama in the ribs with the expectation that Hillary would then make whatever nomination she saw fit when she took office isn't especially praiseworthy. Things turned out much better, but that's pure happenstance.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls
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this guy gets it.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls
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this guy gets it.
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:52 PM (imVnn)
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331 You know who DID run on these issues? Ron DeSantis. He also ran slates of County School Board Candidates in the Summer. He campaigned and fundraised for them. His candidates won those elections last Summer.
Posted by: rd at November 16, 2022 01:50 PM (Z32m1)
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The federal government is lost. We need strong governors to help start the fight against federal overreach in preparation for the "after times".
Posted by: rd at November 16, 2022 01:50 PM (Z32m1)
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The federal government is lost. We need strong governors to help start the fight against federal overreach in preparation for the "after times".
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, drinking whiskey and getting into fights with Sam Peckinpah at November 16, 2022 01:52 PM (LvTSG)
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I am not a NTer, I am still Trumpish, but I am objective. One fair criticism against Trump that potentially explained 2020 was that some of his base didn't like what he did on Covid. Lot of small businesses closed down for a long time at that point...
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And that's the stupidy of the voters at work. That was local, and those local citizens had a responsibility to step up and demand that things change locally.
And I'm betting lots of them voted to re-elect the exact same folks who put them out of work and stunted the academic growth of their children.
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And that's the stupidy of the voters at work. That was local, and those local citizens had a responsibility to step up and demand that things change locally.
And I'm betting lots of them voted to re-elect the exact same folks who put them out of work and stunted the academic growth of their children.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:52 PM (Vr7n8)
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I offered a rough outline this morning of how DeSantis could win.
1. Smother Trump with love. Call him a great president and promise to support him 100% if he wins the nomination. Say nothing but good things about him no matter what he says about you.
2. Support every Trump position, while upping the ante on selected ones, and offering additional ones extremely popular with the base that he overlooks. Be Trump-Plus.
3. Every jibe Trump makes, respond with robust cheer that you love his sense of humor and irreverence. Then immediately tell people what you will do. "This is what I will do as President," over and over.
Posted by: Ordinary American at November 16, 2022 01:35 PM (H8QX
I like it! (I would enthusiastically vote for either.)
1. Smother Trump with love. Call him a great president and promise to support him 100% if he wins the nomination. Say nothing but good things about him no matter what he says about you.
2. Support every Trump position, while upping the ante on selected ones, and offering additional ones extremely popular with the base that he overlooks. Be Trump-Plus.
3. Every jibe Trump makes, respond with robust cheer that you love his sense of humor and irreverence. Then immediately tell people what you will do. "This is what I will do as President," over and over.
Posted by: Ordinary American at November 16, 2022 01:35 PM (H8QX
I like it! (I would enthusiastically vote for either.)
Posted by: Emmie at November 16, 2022 01:52 PM (Emce2)
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Lot of small businesses closed down for a long time at that point. Covid and the vax complications are a bit of a problem for Trump. Not a deal breaker for me, but some people with a sore ass out there.
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:49 PM
As possible confirmation of that ~60% of small business are owned by women. I seem to recall Trump did not do well with them.
Lot of small businesses closed down for a long time at that point. Covid and the vax complications are a bit of a problem for Trump. Not a deal breaker for me, but some people with a sore ass out there.
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:49 PM
As possible confirmation of that ~60% of small business are owned by women. I seem to recall Trump did not do well with them.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at November 16, 2022 01:52 PM (y3pKJ)
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Ok. I'm outta here.
Mrs D has yet another hallmark Xmas drivel thing on the tube. It's cold but I'm headed to the driving range anyway to work on getting the hook out of my driver.
Mrs D has yet another hallmark Xmas drivel thing on the tube. It's cold but I'm headed to the driving range anyway to work on getting the hook out of my driver.
Posted by: Diogenes at November 16, 2022 01:52 PM (anj39)
Posted by: InZona (formerly InCali) at November 16, 2022 01:52 PM (apWcl)
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Just going to warn you. McDaniel will also win the vote for RNC chair.
What was Einstein's definition of insanity?
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:50 PM (Gq1oy)
Eh... stop voting for micks?
What was Einstein's definition of insanity?
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:50 PM (Gq1oy)
Eh... stop voting for micks?
Posted by: BurtTC at November 16, 2022 01:53 PM (YV6PJ)
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It's not just McConnell.
It's the fuckers who voted for him too. Yea, he's the figurehead, but alone he can't do much shit. He's got loyal lieutenants to do his bidding.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 16, 2022 01:50 PM (Q4IgG)
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FVCK YOU!!! We Got Ours!
It's the fuckers who voted for him too. Yea, he's the figurehead, but alone he can't do much shit. He's got loyal lieutenants to do his bidding.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 16, 2022 01:50 PM (Q4IgG)
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FVCK YOU!!! We Got Ours!
Posted by: McConnell's and McCarthy's Loyal Henchmen at November 16, 2022 01:53 PM (Z32m1)
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336 You want to curb ballot cheating. I am beginning to believe that pushing proportional voting for legislatures is the only way because it will splinter the heart of the Democrat and GOP parties. Proportional voting countries also generally have less cheating as each party jealously guards their voters.
Put a 5 percent requirement of the vote to maintain party status and eliminate districts and gerrymandering btw. That will also blow up the imperial Senate as multiple parties in the House and state legislatures mean that a mere plurality is needed to win a Senate seat with a lot more candidates. It will also destroy the ranked choice voting and other perversions.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 01:51 PM (CXr4y)
Think that'd require a Constitutional Amendment.
I'm a bit leery of the balance of powers based argument here, as the rewards for cheating are much higher in a purely popular system. The power of certain urban centers would be greatly enhanced.
Put a 5 percent requirement of the vote to maintain party status and eliminate districts and gerrymandering btw. That will also blow up the imperial Senate as multiple parties in the House and state legislatures mean that a mere plurality is needed to win a Senate seat with a lot more candidates. It will also destroy the ranked choice voting and other perversions.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 01:51 PM (CXr4y)
Think that'd require a Constitutional Amendment.
I'm a bit leery of the balance of powers based argument here, as the rewards for cheating are much higher in a purely popular system. The power of certain urban centers would be greatly enhanced.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:53 PM (eYoxG)
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He was nominating people and the Senate was rejecting them. What does bluff calling mean specifically that he didn't do?
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:51 PM (eYoxG)
It doesn't matter what I post you would still be making excuses. I'm on the edge of breaking my promise. Be back on a non political thread.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:51 PM (eYoxG)
It doesn't matter what I post you would still be making excuses. I'm on the edge of breaking my promise. Be back on a non political thread.
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:53 PM (pAYE7)
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And I'm betting lots of them voted to re-elect the exact same folks who put them out of work and stunted the academic growth of their children.
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Addendum: Or tried to vote them out and discovered that their votes didn't matter one single bit because of fraud.
(NC's Governor Roy Cooper says hi.)
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Addendum: Or tried to vote them out and discovered that their votes didn't matter one single bit because of fraud.
(NC's Governor Roy Cooper says hi.)
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:53 PM (Vr7n8)
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. It's cold but I'm headed to the driving range anyway to work on getting the hook out of my driver.
Posted by: Diogenes at November 16, 2022 01:52 PM (anj39)
It's always the club, never the golfer.
Posted by: Diogenes at November 16, 2022 01:52 PM (anj39)
It's always the club, never the golfer.
Posted by: Don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing at November 16, 2022 01:53 PM (pLSJi)
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Covid and the vax complications are a bit of a problem for Trump. Not a deal breaker for me, but some people with a sore ass out there.
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:49 PM (fTI6H)
True. It hasn't reared its head yet but it will.
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:49 PM (fTI6H)
True. It hasn't reared its head yet but it will.
Posted by: Ordinary American at November 16, 2022 01:53 PM (H8QX8)
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Problem is, we only get to exercise our power once every two years, and we are always confronted with the lesser of two evils. So, I can register my disappointment with Marco's treachery or stupidity by not voting. Which gets me Val Demings. Until we are willing to do to them what a great many of them did to us (switch parties if we don't get our way) we are doomed to "leadership" like Mitch's.
Posted by: Farmer Bob at November 16, 2022 01:54 PM (H2UjM)
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We have no representation.
Posted by: Oh but there's plenty of taxation at November 16, 2022 01:50 PM (pLSJi)
We do.
Posted by: Oh but there's plenty of taxation at November 16, 2022 01:50 PM (pLSJi)
We do.
Posted by: Pennsylvania Brain Damaged Voters at November 16, 2022 01:54 PM (yQpMk)
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How do you get Mitch McConnell not to do that?
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy
You launch an investigation into all the House and Senate leaders as recipients of foreign Chinese and Qatar money through agents of foreign powers.
Under ethics rules, China Mitch has to step aside if the Ethics Cmte launches a probe.
You want to control senators then you launch investigations before they can do the same to you.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy
You launch an investigation into all the House and Senate leaders as recipients of foreign Chinese and Qatar money through agents of foreign powers.
Under ethics rules, China Mitch has to step aside if the Ethics Cmte launches a probe.
You want to control senators then you launch investigations before they can do the same to you.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 01:54 PM (CXr4y)
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149 thanks, Elric Blade.
Posted by: ace at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (C1Zwz)
Any time! Also check out G'mork's big speech at the end of Neverending Story. He also gets it. "People who have no hopes are easy to control. And whoever has the control, has the power ….”
He’s the best character in the movie and the only one who knows what’s really going on. The dumb dragon Valkor is clueless.
Posted by: ace at November 16, 2022 01:25 PM (C1Zwz)
Any time! Also check out G'mork's big speech at the end of Neverending Story. He also gets it. "People who have no hopes are easy to control. And whoever has the control, has the power ….”
He’s the best character in the movie and the only one who knows what’s really going on. The dumb dragon Valkor is clueless.
Posted by: Elric Blade at November 16, 2022 01:54 PM (iFTx/)
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but he's responsible for keeping Garland off the SC
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Big whoop. ANY Republican Senate Majority Leader would have done the same thing.
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Big whoop. ANY Republican Senate Majority Leader would have done the same thing.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at November 16, 2022 01:54 PM (cMXNt)
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Scott of the Antarctic > Montgomery Scott > Randolph Scott > Michael Scott > Tom Scott > Scottie dogs > Rick Scott
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing
Scott, you just don't get it, do you?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wmHVHTCKzw
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing
Scott, you just don't get it, do you?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wmHVHTCKzw
Posted by: Dr Evil at November 16, 2022 01:54 PM (vcOmj)
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Covid and the vax complications are a bit of a problem for Trump. Not a deal breaker for me, but some people with a sore ass out there.
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:49 PM (fTI6H)
Last night he did start to take credit for his implementation of the vaccine etc., but thankfully pivoted quickly away from that. No doubt he insisted on that little bit of back-patting in the speech. He can't help himself. But if he stays focused on the right stuff... well 2 years is a long, long ways away.
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:49 PM (fTI6H)
Last night he did start to take credit for his implementation of the vaccine etc., but thankfully pivoted quickly away from that. No doubt he insisted on that little bit of back-patting in the speech. He can't help himself. But if he stays focused on the right stuff... well 2 years is a long, long ways away.
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V at November 16, 2022 01:54 PM (zB/T/)
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And I'm betting lots of them voted to re-elect the exact same folks who put them out of work and stunted the academic growth of their children.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:52 PM (Vr7n
Yup... watched it happen here... my small town just elected as Mayor, a guy who ran County School Admin for the last couple of decades... yeah guy who screwed up education here. Guy who shut down the schools, and still gave out free breakfasts and lunches.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:52 PM (Vr7n
Yup... watched it happen here... my small town just elected as Mayor, a guy who ran County School Admin for the last couple of decades... yeah guy who screwed up education here. Guy who shut down the schools, and still gave out free breakfasts and lunches.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:54 PM (oHd/0)
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339 331 You know who DID run on these issues? Ron DeSantis. He also ran slates of County School Board Candidates in the Summer. He campaigned and fundraised for them. His candidates won those elections last Summer.
Posted by: rd at November 16, 2022 01:50 PM (Z32m1)
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The federal government is lost. We need strong governors to help start the fight against federal overreach in preparation for the "after times".
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, drinking whiskey and getting into fights with Sam Peckinpah at November 16, 2022 01:52 PM (LvTSG)
This is where I've been sitting for a while. There's no federal path that doesn't involve a step that says "And then a miracle happens".
Posted by: rd at November 16, 2022 01:50 PM (Z32m1)
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The federal government is lost. We need strong governors to help start the fight against federal overreach in preparation for the "after times".
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, drinking whiskey and getting into fights with Sam Peckinpah at November 16, 2022 01:52 PM (LvTSG)
This is where I've been sitting for a while. There's no federal path that doesn't involve a step that says "And then a miracle happens".
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:54 PM (eYoxG)
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346 FVCK YOU!!! We Got Ours!
Posted by: McConnell's and McCarthy's Loyal Henchmen at November 16, 2022 01:53 PM (Z32m1)
Only because you got on the plane to Epstein Island.
Posted by: McConnell's and McCarthy's Loyal Henchmen at November 16, 2022 01:53 PM (Z32m1)
Only because you got on the plane to Epstein Island.
Posted by: XTC at November 16, 2022 01:54 PM (UnA8+)
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I will give the benefit of the doubt to established morons, however just about everyone pushing an Anti-Trump message right now is doing the work of the Uniparty in general and the GOPe in particular.
My BF belongs to that cohort of first-time voters who came out of the woodwork to vote for The Donald. He and his union brothers have not abandoned Trump; they trust him implicitly over the Uniparty demons. And I also ride with Trump, no matter what.
And I care not a lick if someone labels me as member of personality cult. So be it.
My BF belongs to that cohort of first-time voters who came out of the woodwork to vote for The Donald. He and his union brothers have not abandoned Trump; they trust him implicitly over the Uniparty demons. And I also ride with Trump, no matter what.
And I care not a lick if someone labels me as member of personality cult. So be it.
Posted by: kallisto at November 16, 2022 01:55 PM (dCxaZ)
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He was nominating people and the Senate was rejecting them. What does bluff calling mean specifically that he didn't do?
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it means this thing that he didn't do, that I can't specify because then you'd know I was just hosing around negativity and disappointment.
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it means this thing that he didn't do, that I can't specify because then you'd know I was just hosing around negativity and disappointment.
Posted by: Angry Never Trump ranter at November 16, 2022 01:55 PM (uCghL)
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276 Lizabeth Scott is so fucking happy to see you:
https://tinyurl.com/5n8xv7ap
Posted by: gp Declines 2024 Nomination at November 16, 2022 01:41 PM (24fqN)
Reminds me of Veronica Lake!
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/496944140106627233/
https://tinyurl.com/5n8xv7ap
Posted by: gp Declines 2024 Nomination at November 16, 2022 01:41 PM (24fqN)
Reminds me of Veronica Lake!
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/496944140106627233/
Posted by: Tex Lovera at November 16, 2022 01:55 PM (oBQyA)
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It's cold but I'm headed to the driving range anyway to work on getting the hook out of my driver.
Posted by: Diogenes at November 16, 2022 01:52 PM (anj39)
Learn to Slice. Yeah, It's a slice, but look at the bright side. It's not a hook!
Posted by: Diogenes at November 16, 2022 01:52 PM (anj39)
Learn to Slice. Yeah, It's a slice, but look at the bright side. It's not a hook!
Posted by: McConnell's and McCarthy's Loyal Henchmen at November 16, 2022 01:55 PM (Z32m1)
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249 Xi humiliates King Canadian Cuck to his face
Not to take anything away from Xi, but “humiliated” is Castreau’s natural state.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 16, 2022 01:38 PM
I came so hard, I had to change my pants like Biden meeting the pope.
Not to take anything away from Xi, but “humiliated” is Castreau’s natural state.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 16, 2022 01:38 PM
I came so hard, I had to change my pants like Biden meeting the pope.
Posted by: Justin Trudeau at November 16, 2022 01:56 PM (JCZqz)
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Schumer also managed to slow walk all of Trumps judges and McTurtle did fuck all about that.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at November 16, 2022 01:56 PM (u4CEu)
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It's cold but I'm headed to the driving range anyway to work on getting the hook out of my driver.
Posted by: Diogenes at November 16, 2022 01:52 PM (anj39)
Raise your left shoulder at address.
Posted by: Diogenes at November 16, 2022 01:52 PM (anj39)
Raise your left shoulder at address.
Posted by: Golfman at November 16, 2022 01:56 PM (BLVc0)
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What? No love for self righteous, self absorbed, cigar smoking gimps who don't eat anywhere but DelFrisco's?
You're all fired. Every one of you GOP voters.
You're all fired. Every one of you GOP voters.
Posted by: Mitch McConnell at November 16, 2022 01:56 PM (n2HqC)
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I hate to keep pointing this out because it could seem to mean I'm supporting McConnell but he's responsible for keeping Garland off the SC .
Posted by: polynikes
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"Meets expectations" on his annual performance review. Literally the most basic expectation of the man's job. I'm not praising him for showing up.
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No that was a one off scenario that required above expectations performance . I want the guy gone and have for a long time but I don't try to rewrite history because I dislike the guy. I'm not a Lefty.
Posted by: polynikes
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Only because your expectations are so low.
It is literally the most basic duty of his job, and we're supposed to act like it was a one-off moment and be jumping for joy that he did it.
Posted by: polynikes
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"Meets expectations" on his annual performance review. Literally the most basic expectation of the man's job. I'm not praising him for showing up.
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No that was a one off scenario that required above expectations performance . I want the guy gone and have for a long time but I don't try to rewrite history because I dislike the guy. I'm not a Lefty.
Posted by: polynikes
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Only because your expectations are so low.
It is literally the most basic duty of his job, and we're supposed to act like it was a one-off moment and be jumping for joy that he did it.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:56 PM (Vr7n8)
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2024 is a long long way away. Look at all the damage that's been done to this country since Jan 2021.
And the indoctrinated generations will be a larger voting block. I don't have much hope.
And the indoctrinated generations will be a larger voting block. I don't have much hope.
Posted by: Pork Chops & Bacons at November 16, 2022 01:56 PM (BdMk6)
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I like it when Jodi Ernst rubs my feet, peasants.
Posted by: Mitch McConnell at November 16, 2022 01:56 PM (n2HqC)
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It's cold but I'm headed to the driving range anyway to work on getting the hook out of my driver.
Posted by: Diogenes at November 16, 2022 01:52 PM (anj39)
Your stance is too close. Open up your stance and weaken your grip .
Posted by: Diogenes at November 16, 2022 01:52 PM (anj39)
Your stance is too close. Open up your stance and weaken your grip .
Posted by: polynikes at November 16, 2022 01:56 PM (pAYE7)
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354 How do you get Mitch McConnell not to do that?
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy
You launch an investigation into all the House and Senate leaders as recipients of foreign Chinese and Qatar money through agents of foreign powers.
Under ethics rules, China Mitch has to step aside if the Ethics Cmte launches a probe.
You want to control senators then you launch investigations before they can do the same to you.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 01:54 PM (CXr4y)
He's President, not Congress. Trump has at least been trying to get the Rs congressional make-up sorted the last couple years to limited effected, but while President he pretty much didn't have good options.
I don't think any of us expected that this particular problem would arise.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy
You launch an investigation into all the House and Senate leaders as recipients of foreign Chinese and Qatar money through agents of foreign powers.
Under ethics rules, China Mitch has to step aside if the Ethics Cmte launches a probe.
You want to control senators then you launch investigations before they can do the same to you.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 01:54 PM (CXr4y)
He's President, not Congress. Trump has at least been trying to get the Rs congressional make-up sorted the last couple years to limited effected, but while President he pretty much didn't have good options.
I don't think any of us expected that this particular problem would arise.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at November 16, 2022 01:56 PM (eYoxG)
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Scot Free > Mr. Scott > Great Scott > Scott of the Antarctic > Montgomery Scott > Randolph Scott > Michael Scott > Tom Scott > Scottie dogs > Rick Scott
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V at November 16, 2022 01:56 PM (zB/T/)
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Not to take anything away from Xi, but “humiliated” is Castreau’s natural state.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 16, 2022 01:38 PM
True
Posted by: Ian S. at November 16, 2022 01:38 PM
True
Posted by: That NLurker guy at November 16, 2022 01:57 PM (eGTCV)
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Dr. Evil always cracks me up.
Posted by: gp's Limited Interaction Potential at November 16, 2022 01:57 PM (24fqN)
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Covid and the vax complications are a bit of a problem for Trump. Not a deal breaker for me, but some people with a sore ass out there.
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:49 PM (fTI6H)
Feel the same way... I was a Yuge Trump supporter... even almost got banninated by Ace for it early on... but my faith in his judgement took a Yuge hit due to his Covid response.
His initial response was spot on... but he allowed himself to be rolled... just like with the Gen. Flynn situation (which was an early hit)... and which we can DIRECTLY lay at the feed of VP Pence.
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:49 PM (fTI6H)
Feel the same way... I was a Yuge Trump supporter... even almost got banninated by Ace for it early on... but my faith in his judgement took a Yuge hit due to his Covid response.
His initial response was spot on... but he allowed himself to be rolled... just like with the Gen. Flynn situation (which was an early hit)... and which we can DIRECTLY lay at the feed of VP Pence.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:57 PM (oHd/0)
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And I care not a lick if someone labels me as member of personality cult. So be it.
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A personality cult that got the highest employment rate in history for AA, Women etc etc.
PuhLEEZ. If NTers you wish to argue against TRUMP there are actual LOGICAL arguments to be made against him.
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A personality cult that got the highest employment rate in history for AA, Women etc etc.
PuhLEEZ. If NTers you wish to argue against TRUMP there are actual LOGICAL arguments to be made against him.
Posted by: try harder at November 16, 2022 01:57 PM (4ckqv)
380
My favorite GOP success story is when they controlled the House, Senate, and presidency going into 2017 and we still don't have national reciprocity or any headway whatsoever in doing away with the NFA.
But hey, keep sending money to the GOP because boy howdy they're fighting for your 2A rights.
But hey, keep sending money to the GOP because boy howdy they're fighting for your 2A rights.
Posted by: Azathoth at November 16, 2022 01:57 PM (wb1YC)
381
I keep Thune around for when I'm in the mood for some Mano a Mano. Of course I'm the bottom guy and lay there like a side of beef.
Posted by: Mitch McConnell at November 16, 2022 01:57 PM (n2HqC)
382
Related: Now is the time to boot failed GOP leaders, not bicker about Trump vs. DeSantis.
This cannot be repeated enough, apparently. This is so much more important than bickering over 2 years from now. Clean house, now.
This cannot be repeated enough, apparently. This is so much more important than bickering over 2 years from now. Clean house, now.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at November 16, 2022 01:58 PM (Ivdso)
383
336 You want to curb ballot cheating. I am beginning to believe that pushing proportional voting for legislatures is the only way because it will splinter the heart of the Democrat and GOP parties. Proportional voting countries also generally have less cheating as each party jealously guards their voters.
Put a 5 percent requirement of the vote to maintain party status and eliminate districts and gerrymandering btw. That will also blow up the imperial Senate as multiple parties in the House and state legislatures mean that a mere plurality is needed to win a Senate seat with a lot more candidates. It will also destroy the ranked choice voting and other perversions.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 01:51 PM (CXr4y)
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I'd prefer a random draw after each election of 10% of each house, slated for execution.
Put a 5 percent requirement of the vote to maintain party status and eliminate districts and gerrymandering btw. That will also blow up the imperial Senate as multiple parties in the House and state legislatures mean that a mere plurality is needed to win a Senate seat with a lot more candidates. It will also destroy the ranked choice voting and other perversions.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 01:51 PM (CXr4y)
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I'd prefer a random draw after each election of 10% of each house, slated for execution.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at November 16, 2022 01:58 PM (cMXNt)
384
This busty, callipygian brunette has long since run out of patience for GOP leadership:
https://is.gd/E6IJrB
https://is.gd/E6IJrB
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 16, 2022 01:58 PM (t0OGg)
385
My favorite GOP success story is when they controlled the House, Senate, and presidency going into 2017 and we still don't have national reciprocity or any headway whatsoever in doing away with the NFA.
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We had two years of Republican-led Russia investigations and tax cuts that expire, though.
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We had two years of Republican-led Russia investigations and tax cuts that expire, though.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save Democracy at November 16, 2022 01:58 PM (Vr7n8)
386
If we want to leave the restaurant restroom with our dick in our hands then by all means support the mick's.
Posted by: torabora at November 16, 2022 01:59 PM (Y274z)
387
It isn't the Senate GOP caucus. It's the McConnell Cuck Caucus.
Posted by: Dantes at November 16, 2022 01:59 PM (fVKtH)
388
378 His initial response was spot on... but he allowed himself to be rolled... just like with the Gen. Flynn situation (which was an early hit)... and which we can DIRECTLY lay at the feed of VP Pence.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:57 PM (oHd/0)
And everyone else Rinsed Pubis convinced him to appoint.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 16, 2022 01:57 PM (oHd/0)
And everyone else Rinsed Pubis convinced him to appoint.
Posted by: XTC at November 16, 2022 01:59 PM (UnA8+)
389
Eh... stop voting for micks?
____________________________
What's all this about micks?
It's OK, as I am Head War Chief of the Blood Indians.
Red Irish, as it were.
____________________________
What's all this about micks?
It's OK, as I am Head War Chief of the Blood Indians.
Red Irish, as it were.
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at November 16, 2022 01:59 PM (w9Wax)
390
As a South Dakotan, I apologize for John Thune. We had to choose between Thune, a commie and a libertarian pot-head.
Thune has the backing of the rancher/farmer subsidy cult.
Thune has the backing of the rancher/farmer subsidy cult.
Posted by: Archer at November 16, 2022 01:59 PM (gmo/4)
391
Think that'd require a Constitutional Amendment.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy
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Nope. It has actually happened in the past as seats for the US House are all allocated by state. In the past, post Baker v. Carr, a couple of states could not get their districts done in time for the election. That meant all the representatives ran at large and the top vote getters statewide got the seats. Seats in state legislatures are more likely to have state constitutional provisions but the US Congress does not.
PR has other problems but usually each party polices the ballot process pretty closely in the system because parties have to maximize total votes to get seats and a stolen vote means less for them. Also difficult to get muh team red or blue going if there are 10 different parties. The risk is that coalitional governments are weak, prone to parties appearing and disappearing, and insiders still generate corrupt bargains. But a weak national government might not be bad.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy
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Nope. It has actually happened in the past as seats for the US House are all allocated by state. In the past, post Baker v. Carr, a couple of states could not get their districts done in time for the election. That meant all the representatives ran at large and the top vote getters statewide got the seats. Seats in state legislatures are more likely to have state constitutional provisions but the US Congress does not.
PR has other problems but usually each party polices the ballot process pretty closely in the system because parties have to maximize total votes to get seats and a stolen vote means less for them. Also difficult to get muh team red or blue going if there are 10 different parties. The risk is that coalitional governments are weak, prone to parties appearing and disappearing, and insiders still generate corrupt bargains. But a weak national government might not be bad.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 01:59 PM (CXr4y)
392
Learn to Slice. Yeah, It's a slice, but look at the bright side. It's not a hook!
Posted by: McConnell's and McCarthy's Loyal Henchmen at November 16, 2022 01:55 PM (Z32m1)
Slice.....Power Fade
Posted by: McConnell's and McCarthy's Loyal Henchmen at November 16, 2022 01:55 PM (Z32m1)
Posted by: BignJames at November 16, 2022 01:59 PM (AwYPR)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at November 16, 2022 01:59 PM (atmen)
394
And the indoctrinated generations will be a larger voting block. I don't have much hope.
Posted by: Pork Chops & Bacons at November 16, 2022 01:56 PM (BdMk6)
That could all change quickly if Biden manages to get us into a war and reinstates the draft. Suddenly, we have a bunch of anti-war idiots like we used to when W was in office.
Otherwise, the only thing that might make them blink is if China invades Taiwan - and the only reason that would piss them off is that they wouldn't be able to get their gaming cards and consoles any longer.
Posted by: Pork Chops & Bacons at November 16, 2022 01:56 PM (BdMk6)
That could all change quickly if Biden manages to get us into a war and reinstates the draft. Suddenly, we have a bunch of anti-war idiots like we used to when W was in office.
Otherwise, the only thing that might make them blink is if China invades Taiwan - and the only reason that would piss them off is that they wouldn't be able to get their gaming cards and consoles any longer.
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V at November 16, 2022 02:00 PM (zB/T/)
395
Raise your left shoulder at address.
Posted by: Golfman at November 16, 2022 01:56 PM (BLVc0)
What if it's a P.O. Box?
Posted by: Golfman at November 16, 2022 01:56 PM (BLVc0)
What if it's a P.O. Box?
Posted by: Mailing it in at November 16, 2022 02:00 PM (pLSJi)
396
I saw a stomach turning photo of Trudeau dressed in drag. I dunno maybe it was a photo shop but I don't care to give him the benefit of the doubt.
Posted by: That NLurker guy at November 16, 2022 02:00 PM (eGTCV)
397
McConnell is responsible for a lot of positions being left unfilled. He wouldn't allow any recess appointments.
Posted by: Notsothoreau - move forward at November 16, 2022 02:00 PM (5HBd1)
398
@319
>>And that's not a 2 year project.
The problems are manifold.
1. The GOP is not a legitimate political party so consequently, they have no coherent vision or plan to offer prospective voters.
2. Unlike the Democrats 24/7/365 political operation, once an election is over and the money dries up, the national GOP apparatus is nowhere to be found.
3. Building a national ballot acquisition and harvesting apparatus will take at least 4 years and require substantial funding and apparatus, which the GOP simply does not have.
So again, we're largely proper f**ked.
>>And that's not a 2 year project.
The problems are manifold.
1. The GOP is not a legitimate political party so consequently, they have no coherent vision or plan to offer prospective voters.
2. Unlike the Democrats 24/7/365 political operation, once an election is over and the money dries up, the national GOP apparatus is nowhere to be found.
3. Building a national ballot acquisition and harvesting apparatus will take at least 4 years and require substantial funding and apparatus, which the GOP simply does not have.
So again, we're largely proper f**ked.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 16, 2022 02:00 PM (hj2D/)
399
Covid and the vax complications are a bit of a problem for Trump. Not a deal breaker for me, but some people with a sore ass out there.
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:49 PM (fTI6H)
True. It hasn't reared its head yet but it will.
Posted by: Ordinary American at November 16, 2022 01:53 PM (H8QX
How could that ever happen?
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:49 PM (fTI6H)
True. It hasn't reared its head yet but it will.
Posted by: Ordinary American at November 16, 2022 01:53 PM (H8QX
How could that ever happen?
Posted by: Media Narrative Inc. at November 16, 2022 02:00 PM (Z32m1)
400
Well, Trump has a wonderful, public resource on Covid, and it is Governor DeSantis.
Posted by: Kindltot at November 16, 2022 02:00 PM (xhaym)
401
Scott 1000 Toilet Paper > Scot Free > Mr. Scott > Great Scott > Scott of the Antarctic > Montgomery Scott > Randolph Scott > Michael Scott > Tom Scott > Scottie dogs > Rick Scott
Posted by: wth at November 16, 2022 02:01 PM (v0R5T)
402
384 This busty, callipygian brunette has long since run out of patience for GOP leadership:
https://is.gd/E6IJrB
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 16, 2022 01:58 PM (t0OGg)
FULL front and rear bumpers on this model.
https://is.gd/E6IJrB
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 16, 2022 01:58 PM (t0OGg)
FULL front and rear bumpers on this model.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo, food, water at November 16, 2022 02:01 PM (xcxpd)
403
The Senate rules don't apply to me except when I say they do.
Posted by: Sen. McConnell at November 16, 2022 02:01 PM (Y274z)
404
Just going to warn you. McDaniel will also win the vote for RNC chair.
What was Einstein's definition of insanity?
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:50 PM (Gq1oy)
Eh... stop voting for micks?
Posted by: BurtTC at November 16, 2022 01:53 PM (YV6PJ)
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Entropy = Mc-Squared?
What was Einstein's definition of insanity?
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:50 PM (Gq1oy)
Eh... stop voting for micks?
Posted by: BurtTC at November 16, 2022 01:53 PM (YV6PJ)
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Entropy = Mc-Squared?
Posted by: ShainS -- The Humiliation is Part of the Kink at November 16, 2022 02:01 PM (yGhdz)
405
McConnell is responsible for a lot of positions being left unfilled. He wouldn't allow any recess appointments.
Posted by: Notsothoreau - move forward at November 16, 2022 02:00 PM (5HBd1)
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Which he started under Obama but continued through Trump. Recess appointments haven't been a thing for at least a decade, if memory serves. Schumer has done the same, and will continue to do so. The Senate is damn near useless now other than confirmations (they, like the House, has ceded most of its power to the executive) and they aren't going to risk one of the few areas where they retain even a modicum of influence.
Posted by: Notsothoreau - move forward at November 16, 2022 02:00 PM (5HBd1)
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Which he started under Obama but continued through Trump. Recess appointments haven't been a thing for at least a decade, if memory serves. Schumer has done the same, and will continue to do so. The Senate is damn near useless now other than confirmations (they, like the House, has ceded most of its power to the executive) and they aren't going to risk one of the few areas where they retain even a modicum of influence.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 16, 2022 02:01 PM (t0OGg)
406
I saw a stomach turning photo of Trudeau dressed in drag. I dunno maybe it was a photo shop but I don't care to give him the benefit of the doubt.
He was hoping to trick Biden into sniffing his hair.
He was hoping to trick Biden into sniffing his hair.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 16, 2022 02:02 PM (ZGrMX)
407
Posted by: That NLurker guy at November 16, 2022 02:00 PM (eGTCV)
He's just channeling his inner TrueDope.
He's just channeling his inner TrueDope.
Posted by: kallisto at November 16, 2022 02:02 PM (dCxaZ)
408
394 Otherwise, the only thing that might make them blink is if China invades Taiwan - and the only reason that would piss them off is that they wouldn't be able to get their gaming cards and consoles any longer.
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V at November 16, 2022 02:00 PM (zB/T/)
Wouldn't be able to spend ridiculous amounts of money trying to get their Genshin Impact Waifu out of the gacha draw.
Posted by: clutch cargo - Now fortified with CPM-S90V at November 16, 2022 02:00 PM (zB/T/)
Wouldn't be able to spend ridiculous amounts of money trying to get their Genshin Impact Waifu out of the gacha draw.
Posted by: XTC at November 16, 2022 02:02 PM (UnA8+)
409
I saw a stomach turning photo of Trudeau dressed in drag. I dunno maybe it was a photo shop but I don't care to give him the benefit of the doubt.
Posted by: That NLurker guy at November 16, 2022 02:00 PM (eGTCV)
He is nothing next to Jacinda Ardern. Eughh!
Posted by: That NLurker guy at November 16, 2022 02:00 PM (eGTCV)
He is nothing next to Jacinda Ardern. Eughh!
Posted by: Kindltot at November 16, 2022 02:02 PM (xhaym)
410
Covid and the vax complications are a bit of a problem for Trump. Not a deal breaker for me, but some people with a sore ass out there.
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:49 PM (fTI6H)
True. It hasn't reared its head yet but it will.
Posted by: Ordinary American at November 16, 2022 01:53 PM
How could that ever happen?
Posted by: Media Narrative Inc.
It will be a complete mystery to you.
Posted by: Yes, and keep thinking it through at November 16, 2022 01:49 PM (fTI6H)
True. It hasn't reared its head yet but it will.
Posted by: Ordinary American at November 16, 2022 01:53 PM
How could that ever happen?
Posted by: Media Narrative Inc.
It will be a complete mystery to you.
Posted by: GOP Establishment Incorporated at November 16, 2022 02:02 PM (Z32m1)
411
The thing about McConnell finding Coke Bear is that Coke Bear ran as independent, so the Turtle effective supported an independent candidate over a Republican candidate.
Posted by: Thomas Bender
He did the exact same thing six years ago.
Posted by: Thomas Bender
He did the exact same thing six years ago.
Posted by: Blue Hen at November 16, 2022 02:03 PM (JTRqZ)
412
I prefer runoffs where dueling pistols are involved.
Posted by: Aaron Burr at November 16, 2022 02:03 PM (OTvdu)
413
A lot was his fault for playing against DJT followers
Posted by: Skip's phone at November 16, 2022 02:03 PM (eQNwF)
414
he will ultimately defeat President Trump in the primaries.
Posted by: Nevergiveup
Check your anesthesia equipment for leaks.
Posted by: Nevergiveup
Check your anesthesia equipment for leaks.
Posted by: DaveA at November 16, 2022 02:03 PM (FhXTo)
415
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo, food, water at November 16, 2022 02:01 PM (xcxpd)
"Polish yer' bumpers Ma'am?"
"Polish yer' bumpers Ma'am?"
Posted by: Beto Ochoa at November 16, 2022 02:03 PM (dzZCL)
416
But hey, keep sending money to the GOP because boy howdy they're fighting for your 2A rights.
Posted by: Azathoth at November 16, 2022 01:57 PM (wb1YC)
I keep thinking the next mass shooting is going to result in half the Gope deciding to abandon gun rights, once and for all.
Sooner or later, it'll happen.
Posted by: Azathoth at November 16, 2022 01:57 PM (wb1YC)
I keep thinking the next mass shooting is going to result in half the Gope deciding to abandon gun rights, once and for all.
Sooner or later, it'll happen.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 16, 2022 02:03 PM (YV6PJ)
417
My definition of ponzi scheme is anything that must grow or will break badly.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at November 16, 2022 02:03 PM (44ww/)
418
The problem with DeSantis running for President, could be somewhat comparable to what has happened to McConnel.
DeSantis is not personally wealthy. He will need donors, lots of them. And big money people to back him. And they want things.
McConnell does a lot of what he does because he is paid to do it, by the big money people that back the so-called Republican Party. They want things, and McConnell is paid to deliver them.
The bickering between DeSantis and Trump has been with the surrogates of DeSantis' "potential" wealthy backers, putting out the word that Trump is obsolete, in the past, MAGA is dead, we have to look forward.
Trump knows what is going on. DeSantis is going to have to figure this out.
I like Ron DeSantis, and he is doing great in Florida. But to play on the National Stage, he is going to end up being compromised by the big money guys that will be needed to back him.
DeSantis is not personally wealthy. He will need donors, lots of them. And big money people to back him. And they want things.
McConnell does a lot of what he does because he is paid to do it, by the big money people that back the so-called Republican Party. They want things, and McConnell is paid to deliver them.
The bickering between DeSantis and Trump has been with the surrogates of DeSantis' "potential" wealthy backers, putting out the word that Trump is obsolete, in the past, MAGA is dead, we have to look forward.
Trump knows what is going on. DeSantis is going to have to figure this out.
I like Ron DeSantis, and he is doing great in Florida. But to play on the National Stage, he is going to end up being compromised by the big money guys that will be needed to back him.
Posted by: Another precinct heard from..... at November 16, 2022 02:04 PM (vcOmj)
419
How could that ever happen?
Posted by: Media Narrative Inc
==
When we tell you that you need to change it.
How could that ever happen?
Posted by: Media Narrative Inc
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When we tell you that you need to change it.
Posted by: The string pullers at November 16, 2022 02:04 PM (mBBFB)
420
Bitch McConnell is one part McClellan, one part Quisling, and one part turkey - the neck jowl specifically.
Posted by: 18-1 at November 16, 2022 02:04 PM (ESjRY)
421
411 The thing about McConnell finding Coke Bear is that Coke Bear ran as independent, so the Turtle effective supported an independent candidate over a Republican candidate.
Posted by: Thomas Bender
He did the exact same thing six years ago.
Posted by: Blue Hen at November 16, 2022 02:03 PM (JTRqZ)
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12 years ago. She didn't have much of a problem in the 2016 primary. She won by about 55%, and then she won with a plurality against the Democrat and Libertarian (Joe Miller, the guy she stole the seat from in 2012) by about 15 points.
Posted by: Thomas Bender
He did the exact same thing six years ago.
Posted by: Blue Hen at November 16, 2022 02:03 PM (JTRqZ)
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12 years ago. She didn't have much of a problem in the 2016 primary. She won by about 55%, and then she won with a plurality against the Democrat and Libertarian (Joe Miller, the guy she stole the seat from in 2012) by about 15 points.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, drinking whiskey and getting into fights with Sam Peckinpah at November 16, 2022 02:05 PM (LvTSG)
422
I'd prefer a random draw after each election of 10% of each house, slated for execution.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken
Politics is the art of attainable. It is apparent, whatever we want to believe, that our current republic on paper does not in the least represent our actual governing regime. Bagehot noticed something similar in 1860's UK regarding how the House of Commons and Lords and the Queen were not the locus of power, he found it was the Cabinet that actually governed.
In our case, it is interest groups that use their agents in the bureaucracy, judiciary, and parties to effectively govern us. Laws are written by interest groups and then sold by lawmakers on the floor. Spending is divorced from actually benefitting Americans but spread in such a way as to facilitate stealing it. Borrowing excessively benefits the world and the financial industry but not present future Americans. Tax laws benefit the wealthy.
And so on. That is why the freak parade and endless social issues are used to divide and confuse the American public--it is to divide, confuse, and conquer the voters.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken
Politics is the art of attainable. It is apparent, whatever we want to believe, that our current republic on paper does not in the least represent our actual governing regime. Bagehot noticed something similar in 1860's UK regarding how the House of Commons and Lords and the Queen were not the locus of power, he found it was the Cabinet that actually governed.
In our case, it is interest groups that use their agents in the bureaucracy, judiciary, and parties to effectively govern us. Laws are written by interest groups and then sold by lawmakers on the floor. Spending is divorced from actually benefitting Americans but spread in such a way as to facilitate stealing it. Borrowing excessively benefits the world and the financial industry but not present future Americans. Tax laws benefit the wealthy.
And so on. That is why the freak parade and endless social issues are used to divide and confuse the American public--it is to divide, confuse, and conquer the voters.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 02:05 PM (CXr4y)
423
I saw a stomach turning photo of Trudeau dressed in drag. I dunno maybe it was a photo shop but I don't care to give him the benefit of the doubt.
Could you see his dangly blessings of liberty?
Could you see his dangly blessings of liberty?
Posted by: David French at November 16, 2022 02:05 PM (ESjRY)
Posted by: Azathoth at November 16, 2022 02:05 PM (wb1YC)
425
FULL front and rear bumpers on this model.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo, food, water at November 16, 2022 02:01 PM (xcxpd)
........
Just in case she gets rear ended.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo, food, water at November 16, 2022 02:01 PM (xcxpd)
........
Just in case she gets rear ended.
Posted by: wth at November 16, 2022 02:06 PM (v0R5T)
426
424 GOP campaign message for 2024:
"Same shit, same taste!"
Posted by: Azathoth at November 16, 2022 02:05 PM (wb1YC)
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"You can't disappoint Trump. That's our job!"
"Same shit, same taste!"
Posted by: Azathoth at November 16, 2022 02:05 PM (wb1YC)
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"You can't disappoint Trump. That's our job!"
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, drinking whiskey and getting into fights with Sam Peckinpah at November 16, 2022 02:06 PM (LvTSG)
427
Doesn't address the real problem though, the Democrat Ballot Machine
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (Gq1oy)
And that's not a 2 year project.
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The Dems flipped safe-red AZ and GA in 2 years.
But we can't take it back using the same methods ....
Posted by: Dave in Fla (there is no path to 270) at November 16, 2022 01:44 PM (Gq1oy)
And that's not a 2 year project.
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The Dems flipped safe-red AZ and GA in 2 years.
But we can't take it back using the same methods ....
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 16, 2022 02:06 PM (5EnGD)
428
406 I saw a stomach turning photo of Trudeau dressed in drag. I dunno maybe it was a photo shop but I don't care to give him the benefit of the doubt.
He was hoping to trick Biden into sniffing his hair.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 16, 2022 02:02 PM (ZGrMX)
407 Posted by: That NLurker guy at November 16, 2022 02:00 PM (eGTCV)
He's just channeling his inner TrueDope.
Posted by: kallisto at November 16, 2022 02:02 PM (dCxaZ)
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Justin Trudeau was a drama teacher. Now he just has a bigger stage for his dramatics.
He was hoping to trick Biden into sniffing his hair.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 16, 2022 02:02 PM (ZGrMX)
407 Posted by: That NLurker guy at November 16, 2022 02:00 PM (eGTCV)
He's just channeling his inner TrueDope.
Posted by: kallisto at November 16, 2022 02:02 PM (dCxaZ)
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Justin Trudeau was a drama teacher. Now he just has a bigger stage for his dramatics.
Posted by: rd at November 16, 2022 02:07 PM (Z32m1)
429
And that's the stupidy of the voters at work. That was local, and those local citizens had a responsibility to step up and demand that things change locally.
And I'm betting lots of them voted to re-elect the exact same folks who put them out of work and stunted the academic growth of their children.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save
Yeah, except he made a big deal of shutting down things .
Example: Twitter - Apr 30, 2020
"Despite reports to the contrary, Sweden is paying heavily for its decision not to lockdown. As of today, 2462 people have died there, a much higher number than the neighboring countries of Norway (207), Finland (206) or Denmark (443). The United States made the correct decision!"
Not a single thing there turned out to be true.
And I'm betting lots of them voted to re-elect the exact same folks who put them out of work and stunted the academic growth of their children.
Posted by: Paul Pelosi's Gay Anal Hammer Handle Fetish Can Save
Yeah, except he made a big deal of shutting down things .
Example: Twitter - Apr 30, 2020
"Despite reports to the contrary, Sweden is paying heavily for its decision not to lockdown. As of today, 2462 people have died there, a much higher number than the neighboring countries of Norway (207), Finland (206) or Denmark (443). The United States made the correct decision!"
Not a single thing there turned out to be true.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 16, 2022 02:07 PM (IyrhE)
430
he problem with DeSantis running for President, could be somewhat comparable to what has happened to McConnel.
DeSantis is not personally wealthy. He will need donors, lots of them. And big money people to back him. And they want things.
I like Ron DeSantis, and he is doing great in Florida. But to play on the National Stage, he is going to end up being compromised by the big money guys that will be needed to back him.
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This "problem" is real. It is also very solvable for him without the need to compromise. He runs a very nice campaign were he doesn't shit on Trump. He gets the VP nod. He becomes the "heir" apparent and the money boys have to come to him looking for favors. Again, THIS is the smart move. For him, for us. You KNOW it is because this is why the MONEY boys want Trump and Desantis to FIGHT.
DeSantis is not personally wealthy. He will need donors, lots of them. And big money people to back him. And they want things.
I like Ron DeSantis, and he is doing great in Florida. But to play on the National Stage, he is going to end up being compromised by the big money guys that will be needed to back him.
===
This "problem" is real. It is also very solvable for him without the need to compromise. He runs a very nice campaign were he doesn't shit on Trump. He gets the VP nod. He becomes the "heir" apparent and the money boys have to come to him looking for favors. Again, THIS is the smart move. For him, for us. You KNOW it is because this is why the MONEY boys want Trump and Desantis to FIGHT.
Posted by: think it through at November 16, 2022 02:07 PM (P9nh9)
431
nood
Posted by: wth at November 16, 2022 02:08 PM (v0R5T)
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Politics is the art of attainable.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 02:05 PM (CXr4y)
And War is what happens when politics makes important thing unattainable.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 02:05 PM (CXr4y)
And War is what happens when politics makes important thing unattainable.
Posted by: The Founding FATHERS at November 16, 2022 02:08 PM (oHd/0)
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380- back then, I was all in on "election reform" (you can look it up) because, for some reason, I felt like the dems cheated and we shouldn't always have to "beat the margin of fraud." But (of course) Paul Ryan and Mitch knew better and delivered the TCJA instead (which sunsets in 2 years) and the failure to overturn Obama care, via John McCain, before purpisefully kneecapping Donnie Two-scoops (and, of course, us) by retiring en masse and throwing the House to the dems.
Posted by: Farmer Bob at November 16, 2022 02:09 PM (H2UjM)
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Even though Trump loves the Country, he doesn't love talking about it as much as he loves talking about himself.
Him hyping Operation Warpspeed is a big trap. The moment he wins the nomination, the floodgates will open with studies concluding massive harm. And after years of him taking personal credit, he will get credit for the harm. Some of it deserved. And you there will be a flood of tell-all books blaming him.
Better strategy is a "I won't get fooled again" strategy. Say he relied on the reputation of guys like Fauci and the rest of them. He didn't expect them to lie their asses off. And didn't expect blue state governors to go nuts. However, I've got no confidence he would do this.
The problem as I see it is that Trump is the only one [given his personal wealth] that can withstand the pressure and the lawfare, but I am not sure he can win because many in his own party hate him. I think he is flawed but is the type of man we need because in some ways his flaws are what make him effective.
Unfortunately, his flaws are what may make him unelectable in 2024.
Him hyping Operation Warpspeed is a big trap. The moment he wins the nomination, the floodgates will open with studies concluding massive harm. And after years of him taking personal credit, he will get credit for the harm. Some of it deserved. And you there will be a flood of tell-all books blaming him.
Better strategy is a "I won't get fooled again" strategy. Say he relied on the reputation of guys like Fauci and the rest of them. He didn't expect them to lie their asses off. And didn't expect blue state governors to go nuts. However, I've got no confidence he would do this.
The problem as I see it is that Trump is the only one [given his personal wealth] that can withstand the pressure and the lawfare, but I am not sure he can win because many in his own party hate him. I think he is flawed but is the type of man we need because in some ways his flaws are what make him effective.
Unfortunately, his flaws are what may make him unelectable in 2024.
Posted by: Mr. Barky at November 16, 2022 02:11 PM (C48x4)
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This busty, callipygian brunette has long since run out of patience for GOP leadership:
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Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 16, 2022 01:58 PM (t0OGg)
Lookatthatass.
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Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 16, 2022 01:58 PM (t0OGg)
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Posted by: AOC at November 16, 2022 02:13 PM (ufFY8)
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That is why the freak parade and endless social issues are used to divide and confuse the American public--it is to divide, confuse, and conquer the voters.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 02:05 PM (CXr4y)
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Agree 100%.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 02:05 PM (CXr4y)
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Agree 100%.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at November 16, 2022 02:13 PM (cMXNt)
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The Dems flipped safe-red AZ and GA in 2 years.
But we can't take it back using the same methods ....
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
Both states have recall elections for statewide officers btw. Get rid of Ratshitburger is possible in GA and Hobbs, etc if it comes out they cheated in AZ.
AZ also has popular initiatives and constitutional amendments that bypass the officeholders.
But we can't take it back using the same methods ....
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
Both states have recall elections for statewide officers btw. Get rid of Ratshitburger is possible in GA and Hobbs, etc if it comes out they cheated in AZ.
AZ also has popular initiatives and constitutional amendments that bypass the officeholders.
Posted by: whig at November 16, 2022 02:14 PM (CXr4y)
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Remember, it is up to the majority party to come up with solutions. Voters keep giving Democrats more control but Republicans never insist Democrats come up with answers.
It is completely foolhardy for any Republican to take the high road and start talking about cutting entitlements. Democrats keep putting that football out there and Republicans keep running for it.
For instance, what is the cost of providing social security to 40 million illegal immigrants? Come up with better questions and stop letting Democrats pretend there are only 11 million illegal immigrants. They have been saying that since 2005.
It is completely foolhardy for any Republican to take the high road and start talking about cutting entitlements. Democrats keep putting that football out there and Republicans keep running for it.
For instance, what is the cost of providing social security to 40 million illegal immigrants? Come up with better questions and stop letting Democrats pretend there are only 11 million illegal immigrants. They have been saying that since 2005.
Posted by: william ferrin at November 16, 2022 02:16 PM (x7Vsk)
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I saw Nickelfucker open for Snow Patrol at the Cow Palace in '93.
I am on my phone so I am fuzzy on the details.
I am on my phone so I am fuzzy on the details.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at November 16, 2022 02:16 PM (44ww/)
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Greg Price just posted a clip from McConnell's press conference, they're actually laughing at us.
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These ones, I assume:
@greg_price11 · 34m
McConnell: "My message to [Biden] is let's find some things between the 40 yard lines that we can agree on and we did some of that this year: infrastructure, chips, school safety, mental health."
@greg_price11 · 43m
McConnell: "I'm not going anywhere."
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These ones, I assume:
@greg_price11 · 34m
McConnell: "My message to [Biden] is let's find some things between the 40 yard lines that we can agree on and we did some of that this year: infrastructure, chips, school safety, mental health."
@greg_price11 · 43m
McConnell: "I'm not going anywhere."
Posted by: andycanuck (yikp0) cancel your NY Post at November 16, 2022 02:20 PM (yikp0)
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nood musk
Posted by: andycanuck (yikp0) cancel your NY Post at November 16, 2022 02:24 PM (yikp0)
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Mitch only saved that supreme court seat because he thought... like everyone else in DC... that Hillary would win. Failure theatre 101... "See I tried, now send me money"
Posted by: Reality Man at November 16, 2022 02:28 PM (XTMvj)
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This busty, callipygian brunette has long since run out of patience for GOP leadership:
https://is.gd/E6IJrB
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 16, 2022 01:58 PM (t0OGg)
She looks expensive
https://is.gd/E6IJrB
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 16, 2022 01:58 PM (t0OGg)
She looks expensive
Posted by: JoeF. at November 16, 2022 02:30 PM (mR6Gs)
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As close as this country is to the Abyss "inflation" doesn't even land in my top ten (10) "issue" list. Most, even some here at AoS, are simply incapable of separating the symptoms vs the DISEASE. Steve Bannon aptly characterizes this as SIGNAL VS. NOISE.
Posted by: irsih52 at November 16, 2022 03:04 PM (8PuN1)
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His Lieutenant Twink John Thune rose to his defense.
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Through Viagra or from pure, natural blood pumping mcconnell lust?
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Through Viagra or from pure, natural blood pumping mcconnell lust?
Posted by: portlandon at November 16, 2022 03:19 PM (+oR7L)
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Until the people of Kentucky ditch his ass, we're stuck with him. Likewise the people of ND who voted in Thune again. Ditto the people of Texas who voted in Cornyn, again.
The upside to this nation is also the downside - w/ 50 independent laboratories, it's impossible to rip these assholes out of their jobs. All they have to do is provide solid customer service to the people in their district/state & they're set for life. Then in DC they do whatever the hell they want.
The upside to this nation is also the downside - w/ 50 independent laboratories, it's impossible to rip these assholes out of their jobs. All they have to do is provide solid customer service to the people in their district/state & they're set for life. Then in DC they do whatever the hell they want.
Posted by: Mr. Fabulist at November 16, 2022 03:24 PM (1DlmY)
Posted by: Brando at November 16, 2022 03:30 PM (R5FXF)
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Sure, I agree that McConnell is horrendous with a 7% approval rating, but he has the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and over 30 Republican Senators wrapped around his fingers.
And regarding Trump vs. DeSantis. Only one of them has the stones to go against the fucking turtle, and it’s not the sanctimonious one.
And regarding Trump vs. DeSantis. Only one of them has the stones to go against the fucking turtle, and it’s not the sanctimonious one.
Posted by: Dummy #43 at November 16, 2022 05:28 PM (U2W4Y)
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I read the column again. Ace is a joke.
Mitch has to go? No shit. How are you going to make it happen toots?
Mitch has to go? No shit. How are you going to make it happen toots?
Posted by: Dummy #43 at November 16, 2022 05:32 PM (U2W4Y)
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And lets be honest about the judges - during Covid and then the 2020 election, it become very clear that the "conservative" judges that McConnell was promoting to Trump were ultimately loyal to MCCONNELL, not Trump.
Furthermore, it can easily be conceived that he blocked Garland purely as a symbolic move since I guarantee he was 100% sure Hillary would win and then just advance Garland through to confirmation.
The problem is, there is no "control group" to compare the GOP Senate under McConnell to in order to determine his level of success. Could literally ANYONE in that position have done as well ? Show me how
Furthermore, it can easily be conceived that he blocked Garland purely as a symbolic move since I guarantee he was 100% sure Hillary would win and then just advance Garland through to confirmation.
The problem is, there is no "control group" to compare the GOP Senate under McConnell to in order to determine his level of success. Could literally ANYONE in that position have done as well ? Show me how
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