Tim Scott Makes Surprise Announcement That He Won't Be President

Is it a surprise tho?

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Sen. Tim Scott on Fox News 'Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy' announces that he is dropping out of 2024 presidential race

"I think the voters who are the most remarkable people on the planet have been really clear that they’re telling me, 'Not now Tim.'"… pic.twitter.com/FZddjkzuCs
— Mona Salama  (@ByMonaSalama) November 13, 2023

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1 lol

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at November 13, 2023 12:03 PM (zjgNU)

2 I told my wife when Mike Pence bowed out.

Her response "He was running for president!?"

Exactly, honey. Exactly.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at November 13, 2023 12:03 PM (zjgNU)

3 Three

Posted by: Jamaica NYC at November 13, 2023 12:04 PM (eKqTQ)

4 Did somebody say 'surprise'?

Posted by: The Otters at November 13, 2023 12:04 PM (N3zMI)

5 Pick up your prize if you had that bet
Oh wait, everyone would be a winner

Posted by: Skip at November 13, 2023 12:04 PM (fwDg9)

6 Asa (Welcome to Walmart) Hutchinson hanging tough.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at November 13, 2023 12:05 PM (0EOe9)

7 Not exactly a surprise...

Posted by: It's me donna at November 13, 2023 12:05 PM (bs+z0)

8 He "suspended " his campaign, he did not drop out! There is still hope!

Posted by: runner at November 13, 2023 12:05 PM (mM7ca)

9 My daughter asked how to spell politician yesterday.

"D E V I L"

She wrote is out and then laughed. She's 9. Gotta start them young.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at November 13, 2023 12:05 PM (zjgNU)

10 How much did he skim off during the run-up to this inevitability?

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 13, 2023 12:05 PM (d04cU)

11 Geez, those are two weird-looking dudes.

Posted by: Archimedes at November 13, 2023 12:05 PM (I/Qkd)

12 I like him as my Senator.

He's not ready for Presidential Prime Time though.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 13, 2023 12:05 PM (hH3Px)

13 He could have dropped out even earlier and no one would have noticed.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at November 13, 2023 12:06 PM (9TPQZ)

14 Not now, not ever, Tim.

- The American People

Posted by: Archer at November 13, 2023 12:06 PM (gmo/4)

15 Only slightly related:

Has Trey Gowdy always looked that freaky or has he recently stopped hiding his Alien face?

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at November 13, 2023 12:06 PM (zjgNU)

16 Well this is horrible. No Stymie in the primaries. We can't have nice things. This is known.

Posted by: Puddinhead at November 13, 2023 12:06 PM (dGES5)

17 "the voters who are the most remarkable people on the planet"

Next time he'll run on the Obsequy Platform. "Vote for me and I'll flatter you."

Posted by: gp Decays To Plage at November 13, 2023 12:07 PM (MvF+J)

18 Pick up your prize if you had that bet
Oh wait, everyone would be a winner
Posted by: Skip at November 13, 2023 12:04 PM (fwDg9)

winner winner
chicken dinner

Posted by: SturmToddler at November 13, 2023 12:07 PM (KZaqS)

19 He could have dropped out even earlier and no one would have noticed.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at November 13, 2023 12:06 PM (9TPQZ)
++++
But he'd be much poorer if he did that.

Most presidential campaigns are just a way to steal. Nothing more, nothing else. A handful of early candidates mean it, but most don't.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 13, 2023 12:07 PM (d04cU)

20 meh

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying for decades at November 13, 2023 12:07 PM (hXr4C)

21 He's going to spend more time with his Beard.

Posted by: garrett at November 13, 2023 12:07 PM (E/EBH)

22 He’s a good guy but not for president

Posted by: LASue at November 13, 2023 12:07 PM (VPuca)

23 Next time he'll run on the Obsequy Platform. "Vote for me and I'll flatter you."
Posted by: gp Decays To Plage at November 13, 2023 12:07 PM (MvF+J)
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Why should I bother? He flattered me - sort of - anyway...

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 13, 2023 12:07 PM (d04cU)

24 Tim Scott was bad for America anyway. He's not a fat, bloated, pretentious, bulbous, buffoonish, failure sweat, bleating, Cheetos in his putrid fat rolls wanker like me.

Posted by: Krispy Christie at November 13, 2023 12:07 PM (2hOms)

25 15 Only slightly related:

Has Trey Gowdy always looked that freaky or has he recently stopped hiding his Alien face?
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He has that Eurythmic Cowlick haircut. Its very strange.

Posted by: Puddinhead at November 13, 2023 12:07 PM (dGES5)

26 Well this is horrible. No Stymie in the primaries.

Stymie had a cool hat, at least.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at November 13, 2023 12:08 PM (JrojV)

27 I wish him well.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here at November 13, 2023 12:08 PM (FVME7)

28 "I don't live in OH anymore, praise the Lord. Did they word this in a way that voters didn't know what they were voting on? Happened a couple times when we lived there.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine"

They probably worded to make it sound like it was protecting the right to have a professional sport team and making it impossible for them to move. That is what gets the LIV's riled up there

Posted by: Ripley at November 13, 2023 12:08 PM (JojsZ)

29 They have run the polls and decided Haley is the neo-con opposition candidate.

Which is why Vivek is taking a verbal ballbat to her at every opportunity.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 13, 2023 12:08 PM (gmL84)

30 Yeah, not a surprise.

Posted by: XTC at November 13, 2023 12:09 PM (UnA8+)

31 In other news, water is wet.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 13, 2023 12:09 PM (jOd3I)

32 I'm told Tim Scott's beard was uncomfortable with the limelight of being his girlfriend.

That's okay- she can now to the anonymity of two weeks ago, just like it was before his campaign picked her at random from off the street.

Posted by: Fringe at November 13, 2023 12:09 PM (gchsf)

33 They don't drop out totally so they still collect campaign funds

Posted by: Skip at November 13, 2023 12:09 PM (fwDg9)

34 But don't worry; Crispy Creosote will stay in; he's on a roll.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at November 13, 2023 12:09 PM (ynpvh)

35 or donut

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at November 13, 2023 12:09 PM (ynpvh)

36 Nate Silver has joined the Biden-is-problematic crowd.

Politico’s Jonathan Martin does have inside knowledge, though — he’s one of the more well-sourced reporters in the business. So when he wrote the following paragraph this morning, it set off my internal alarm bells:

That’s in part for reasons Biden refuses to accept: his capacity to do the job. The oldest president in history when he first took the oath, Biden will not be able to govern and campaign in the manner of previous incumbents. He simply does not have the capacity to do it, and his staff doesn’t trust him to even try, as they make clear by blocking him from the press. Biden’s bid will give new meaning to a Rose Garden campaign, and it requires accommodation to that unavoidable fact of life.

https://tinyurl.com/2rrtjvv3

Posted by: Archimedes at November 13, 2023 12:09 PM (I/Qkd)

37 The DNC tried to dunk on him for quitting before IA. Forgetting who the current VP is.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy MAGA Extremist at November 13, 2023 12:09 PM (R8uWY)

38 Morning, all,

That pointy-headed guy is Trey Gowdy?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 13, 2023 12:10 PM (J2vNu)

39 They probably worded to make it sound like it was protecting the right to have a professional sport team and making it impossible for them to move. That is what gets the LIV's riled up there
Posted by: Ripley at November 13, 2023 12:08 PM (JojsZ)

with the ways the browns have been, i'm shocked the proposition wasnt to FORCE them to move out of state...

Posted by: SturmToddler at November 13, 2023 12:10 PM (KZaqS)

40 Tim Scott Makes Surprise Announcement That He Won't Be President

Is it actually a surprise announcement when no one is surprised? Even his parents weren't surprised.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 13, 2023 12:10 PM (X98Jy)

41 Biden will not be able to govern and campaign in the manner of previous incumbents. He simply does not have the capacity to do it, and his staff doesn’t trust him to even try, as they make clear by blocking him from the press.
___

Was this from 2020? I could swear this was the case in 2020.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 13, 2023 12:10 PM (fs1hN)

42 36 Nate Silver has joined the Biden-is-problematic crowd.
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Didn't Trump crush Nate's buzz?

Posted by: Puddinhead at November 13, 2023 12:10 PM (dGES5)

43 Trey's hair cut is an improvement over some of his prior cuts.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at November 13, 2023 12:11 PM (9TPQZ)

44
He didn't have too high of a conservative voting record from what I've seen. Ah, what the hell, I hope he pulls in some money and pockets it.

At least he's not selling us out to China or Ukraine.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at November 13, 2023 12:11 PM (enJYY)

45 Has Trey Gowdy always looked that freaky or has he recently stopped hiding his Alien face?

I allege that he's morphing into his true "lizard person" skin, but he's trying to do it slowly so people won't notice.

It's not working.

Posted by: Archimedes at November 13, 2023 12:11 PM (I/Qkd)

46 34 But don't worry; Crispy Creosote will stay in; he's on a roll.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at November 13, 2023 12:09 PM (ynpvh)

He's in the race to be nothing but a seagull. Squawk and make all kinds of noise, then shit all over everything.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at November 13, 2023 12:11 PM (N39Ws)

47 That pointy-headed guy is Trey Gowdy?

Trey is a conehead?

Posted by: Archer at November 13, 2023 12:11 PM (gmo/4)

48 "They have run the polls and decided Haley is the neo-con opposition candidate."

I was ambivalently accepting of her as our Governor.

Then we got to the statues and the flag.

And she folded.

Now?

Nope, not even on a bet.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 13, 2023 12:11 PM (hH3Px)

49 41 Biden will not be able to govern and campaign in the manner of previous incumbents. He simply does not have the capacity to do it, and his staff doesn’t trust him to even try, as they make clear by blocking him from the press.
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How hard is it for Biden to run from his basement and give dimly lit speeches in a parking lot?

Posted by: Puddinhead at November 13, 2023 12:12 PM (dGES5)

50 He has that Eurythmic Cowlick haircut. Its very strange.
Posted by: Puddinhead at November 13, 2023

***
"Some of them want to abuse you,
Some of them want to be abused . . ."

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 13, 2023 12:12 PM (J2vNu)

51 Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at November 13, 2023 12:09 PM (ynpvh)

"Do or donut. There is no try."

Posted by: Yoda at November 13, 2023 12:12 PM (JrojV)

52 "Biden will not be able to govern and campaign in the manner of previous incumbents. He simply does not have the capacity to do it, and his staff doesn’t trust him to even try, as they make clear by blocking him from the press."

Another covid panic would take care of that problem.

Posted by: Ripley at November 13, 2023 12:12 PM (JojsZ)

53 That pointy-headed guy is Trey Gowdy?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 13, 2023 12:10 PM (J2vNu)

He looks more and more like Max Headroom with each passing year.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 13, 2023 12:12 PM (gmL84)

54 Was this from 2020? I could swear this was the case in 2020.

If you read the article, Silver alleges that the basement campaign was a falsehood.

Posted by: Archimedes at November 13, 2023 12:12 PM (I/Qkd)

55 Trey Gowdy looks like an extra from Bananas in Pajamas.

https://tinyurl.com/ys4w6mce

Posted by: Marcus T at November 13, 2023 12:12 PM (2hOms)

56 Right now Cory Booker is giving him advice on how long he should wait before he dumps his "girlfriend".

Posted by: Mark1971 at November 13, 2023 12:13 PM (xPl2J)

57 You have to love the media spin on this though- only black candidate in GOP field leaves.....

they finally noticed he was black....

he is into dudish looking chicks.

Posted by: sven at November 13, 2023 12:13 PM (X0I7i)

58 He's dead Jim.

Posted by: Bones at November 13, 2023 12:13 PM (NBVIP)

59 Then we got to the statues and the flag.

And she folded.

She didn't want to press the issue.

Posted by: Archimedes at November 13, 2023 12:13 PM (I/Qkd)

60 Will FJB will do a LBJ speech.

What say you old magic 8 Ball?

Posted by: Archer at November 13, 2023 12:13 PM (gmo/4)

61 51 "Do or donut. There is no try."
Posted by: Yoda at November 13, 2023 12:12 PM (JrojV)

But there is a cruel, slow death by Diabetes.

Posted by: XTC at November 13, 2023 12:14 PM (UnA8+)

62 Tim Romney.

Posted by: insurgens ad opus at November 13, 2023 12:14 PM (h5Eh3)

63 55 Trey Gowdy looks like an extra from Bananas in Pajamas.
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Are the Wiggles still a thing? Teletubbies?

Posted by: Puddinhead at November 13, 2023 12:14 PM (dGES5)

64 France. He comes from France.

Posted by: SNL throwi at November 13, 2023 12:14 PM (NBVIP)

65 also unless I missed it is Biden now black?

There are no black democrat candidates thus "only African-American" would have been more apt....

Posted by: sven at November 13, 2023 12:15 PM (X0I7i)

66 hiya

Posted by: JT at November 13, 2023 12:15 PM (T4tVD)

67 A lot of the cannon fodder would be eliminated with this one simple trick. The "You gotta Give Back the Donations Act if You Quit".

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at November 13, 2023 12:15 PM (0EOe9)

68 "Will FJB will do a LBJ speech."

I saw that live on TV as it happened. I was like "WTF?"

Posted by: gp Decays To Plage at November 13, 2023 12:15 PM (MvF+J)

69 Sorry to go off-topic here but I need to reply to a comment on the previous thread about having a baby at 15 ruining your life.

Having a kid as a teenager certainly makes your life harder. You'll have to make sacrifices others won't and miss out on things others don't. You may not get to go to college. You may have trouble dating. You'll need more support than you ever thought you would in your teens. You'll grow up faster than you ever would've imagined.

But ruined? I guess if the universe begins and ends with you.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at November 13, 2023 12:15 PM (KbCG3)

70 Scott's bank account must have gotten filled with campaign donations.

Is Jimmy Carter still alive?

Is Joey Bidet even aware?

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 13, 2023 12:15 PM (du94W)

71 Silver alleges that the basement campaign was a falsehood.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 13, 2023 12:12 PM (I/Qkd)
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Of course he does.

Posted by: insurgens ad opus at November 13, 2023 12:16 PM (h5Eh3)

72 At least Time didn't say "This proves there is no God", like Rapinoe on her (alleged) injury.

Posted by: illiniwek at November 13, 2023 12:16 PM (Cus5s)

73 Not to fear, though; Asa Hutchinson has reassured everyone that he's still in it to win it.

Posted by: Dr. T at November 13, 2023 12:16 PM (bhRsz)

74 Knock me over with a feather.

Posted by: moviegique (buy my book!) at November 13, 2023 12:17 PM (asXVI)

75 Mentally transpose the hair from one side of that screen shot to the other. Improvement or not?

Posted by: Oddbob at November 13, 2023 12:17 PM (nfrXX)

76 So Meagain Rappin Ho says her non contact injury shows there is no God....

I say it is the opposite.

Posted by: sven at November 13, 2023 12:17 PM (X0I7i)

77 I think the voters aren’t saying not now Tim more like who are you again?

Posted by: Montec at November 13, 2023 12:17 PM (P5BwU)

78 Is Joey Bidet even aware?

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 13, 2023 12:15 PM (du94W)

Well, he got lost this weekend turning around after walking five steps forward to place a wreath. So, I say no, Joey is not aware.

Posted by: Archer at November 13, 2023 12:17 PM (gmo/4)

79 You'll grow up faster than you ever would've imagined.

But ruined? I guess if the universe begins and ends with you.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at November 13, 2023 12:15 PM (KbCG3)
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How dare you? Won't you think of the children who are having children?

;-)

Posted by: insurgens ad opus at November 13, 2023 12:17 PM (h5Eh3)

80 It's a good move on his part. He was just playing spoiler. Now, Christie and Vivek should be next, and the 3 way that everyone has seen coming, Haley/DeSantis/Trump can commence and we can see what option R voters really want.

Posted by: Nova Local at November 13, 2023 12:18 PM (exHjb)

81 Senator Scott was my fifth choice after
TRUMP
TRUMP
TRUMP and
DeSantis

Posted by: rd at November 13, 2023 12:18 PM (hGqvl)

82 My Dads in the hospital with this horrible RSV thing (Funny thing, a nurse of 39 years said it was only kids that got it til the last couple of years...funny thing)
and we put fox on for Levin, then a re-run of Gowdy. Geez...I think the whole hour was all about Tim Scott. He was on forever, with Gowdy telling him how wonderful he was... then some RINO from the RNC, and how sad it was, etc.
All you need to know is that tweet ace linked has 717 views right now, and 1 like...no one cares

Posted by: ziggggeeee at November 13, 2023 12:18 PM (AsMdZ)

83 So both Tim Scott and Nikki are non-entities in SC but Nikki has some little boomlet going so she can have the privilege of being wiped out by Trump in her home state primary. I think Scott is the smart one getting out now before getting embarrassed. The same fate awaits the guv of FL in his state’s primary.

There must be some reason besides hope of winning that motivates these people.

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 13, 2023 12:18 PM (aQIPF)

84 At least Time didn't say "This proves there is no God", like Rapinoe on her (alleged) injury.
Posted by: illiniwek at November 13, 2023 12:16 PM (Cus5s)

In the pictures of her after saying that, she looks 20% uglier even than before, so she should maybe rethink that move.

Posted by: Dr. T at November 13, 2023 12:18 PM (bhRsz)

85 "Do or donut. There is no try."
Posted by: Yoda

Where's Mount Doom when you need it?

https://tinyurl.com/yawpmykn

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here at November 13, 2023 12:19 PM (FVME7)

86 Not ever, Tim.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at November 13, 2023 12:19 PM (Mzdiz)

87 80 It's a good move on his part. He was just playing spoiler. Now, Christie and Vivek should be next, and the 3 way that everyone has seen coming, Haley/DeSantis/Trump can commence and we can see what option R voters really want.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 13, 2023 12:18 PM (exHjb)

Haley should have been the first to go in my book... Can't stand her

Posted by: It's me donna at November 13, 2023 12:19 PM (bs+z0)

88 Is [Scott quitting] a surprise tho?

No, it was inevitable. In times, exhibiting turbulence comparable to now, Hubert Humphrey's Happy Warrior act failed. Nothing has changed over the decades to alter the underlying calculus. Wishing the world to be a brighter place is not a winning strategy to deal with a world trying to lumber into war or confront the Marxist social and pollical insurgency hell bent on blowing up the nation. Or it could be that his vanity campaign simply ran out of road.

Posted by: lost in space at November 13, 2023 12:19 PM (ND7Ld)

89 Having a kid as a teenager certainly makes your life harder. You'll have to make sacrifices others won't and miss out on things others don't. You may not get to go to college. You may have trouble dating. You'll need more support than you ever thought you would in your teens. You'll grow up faster than you ever would've imagined.

But ruined? I guess if the universe begins and ends with you.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at November 13, 2023 12:15 PM (KbCG3)

Yes, It can be done and done well -including college and even grad school.

Posted by: LASue at November 13, 2023 12:19 PM (VPuca)

90 Christie and Vivek should be next, and the 3 way that everyone has seen coming, Haley/DeSantis/Trump can commence and we can see what option R voters really want.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 13, 2023 12:18 PM (exHjb)
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Vivek is the wolf in sheep's clothing. He won't drop till the very end.

Posted by: insurgens ad opus at November 13, 2023 12:19 PM (h5Eh3)

91 Scott is a nice man who overcame huge disadvantages to get where he is today. I have great respect for that but never thought he has the chops to be president. I wish him well.

Posted by: Moonbeam at November 13, 2023 12:19 PM (rbKZ6)

92 Well, he got lost this weekend turning around after walking five steps forward to place a wreath. So, I say no, Joey is not aware.

Posted by: Archer at November 13, 2023

***
My ivy house plant is more aware. And it's made out of silk.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 13, 2023 12:19 PM (J2vNu)

93 >>Now, Christie and Vivek should be next, and the 3 way that everyone has seen coming, Haley/DeSantis/Trump can commence and we can see what option R voters really want.

How you gonna leave out Doug Bergum, yo?

Posted by: garrett at November 13, 2023 12:20 PM (E/EBH)

94
Was this from 2020? I could swear this was the case in 2020.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 13, 2023 12:10 PM (fs1hN)

Try 2019. Early on in the DNC primaries, all we heard was how he was too old or too far gone mentally and was surely about to drop out.

Any day now…

Posted by: Montec at November 13, 2023 12:20 PM (P5BwU)

95 Alternative headline: Taint licker for the FBI announces he'll spend more time with his family using the grift money he received from his failed campaign

Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Gina Carano's Punching Bag and Proud of It at November 13, 2023 12:20 PM (VTu1l)

96 So Meagain Rappin Ho says her non contact injury shows there is no God....

Nah Sven, Ol' Scratch is merely sidelining a no longer useful asset who is so stupid she still advances the evil cause.

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 13, 2023 12:20 PM (du94W)

97 87 80 It's a good move on his part. He was just playing spoiler. Now, Christie and Vivek should be next, and the 3 way that everyone has seen coming, Haley/DeSantis/Trump can commence and we can see what option R voters really want.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 13, 2023 12:18 PM (exHjb)

Haley should have been the first to go in my book... Can't stand her
Posted by: It's me donna at November 13, 2023 12:19 PM (bs+z0)

You may not, but it's clear a certain segment of the party does...the primaries will clarify how much of each segment these 3 have.

I mean, I'd have rather had Scott than Haley from SC for that segment, but she was clearly selling much better than he was...

Posted by: Nova Local at November 13, 2023 12:21 PM (exHjb)

98 67 A lot of the cannon fodder would be eliminated with this one simple trick. The "You gotta Give Back the Donations Act if You Quit".
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at November 13, 2023 12:15 PM (0EOe9)
_______________________________

How about a step further. You cannot use personal wealth or receive donations in your campaign. Each valid candidate gets the same stipend to be applied as seen fit. If you spend it all tough noogies...No action committee advertisements. No fucking yard signs. Just debates, speeches and a couple hand shakes. Media has to provide equal time.

Posted by: Orson at November 13, 2023 12:21 PM (dIske)

99 I mean, I'd have rather had Scott than Haley from SC for that segment, but she was clearly selling much better than he was...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 13, 2023 12:21 PM (exHjb)

Yup... Unfortunately... In the odd chance she gets the nod I will not be voting for her

Posted by: It's me donna at November 13, 2023 12:22 PM (bs+z0)

100 The DNC put out a statement that belittled Scott.

Usually, the Democrats just love "dead Republicans" so I'm surprised that living but out of it isn't enough.

Posted by: SMOD at November 13, 2023 12:22 PM (RHGPo)

101 My ivy house plant is more aware. And it's made out of silk.

***********

I hope you're still watering that

Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Gina Carano's Punching Bag and Proud of It at November 13, 2023 12:22 PM (VTu1l)

102 88 Heh. Blast from the past. Dad used to call Hubert Humphrey "Humpty Dumpty". Really sounded funny with a little Finn accent.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at November 13, 2023 12:22 PM (0EOe9)

103 41 Biden will not be able to govern and campaign in the manner of previous incumbents. He simply does not have the capacity to do it, and his staff doesn’t trust him to even try, as they make clear by blocking him from the press.

They manufactured a fake pandemic to cover for him in 2020. If he actually runs in 2024, I shudder to think what they will manufacture to cover for him this time. (Maybe Covid Electric Boogaloo: The Sequel)

Posted by: Biergood at November 13, 2023 12:22 PM (PwgSL)

104 *now has images of Joey Bidet set to "You Turn Me Round Round"*

Make it so those who created "Walk like a Biden"

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 13, 2023 12:22 PM (du94W)

105 Speaking of Jimmy, what is the record for longest hospice care?

Posted by: Skip at November 13, 2023 12:22 PM (fwDg9)

106 So Meagain Rappin Ho says her non contact injury shows there is no God....

-

Pray for her because she's clearly thinking about it and realizing where her life and soul are.

No one says that kind of stuff when they're secure in their being.

Posted by: Moron Robbie -The Clear Minded Nashville Tranny Shooter was not Deranged at November 13, 2023 12:22 PM (DxFDO)

107 93 >>Now, Christie and Vivek should be next, and the 3 way that everyone has seen coming, Haley/DeSantis/Trump can commence and we can see what option R voters really want.

How you gonna leave out Doug Bergum, yo?
Posted by: garrett at November 13, 2023 12:20 PM (E/EBH)

Yeah, he's like the businessman still in - a non-entity. Unless something crazy happens. Which can, to be fair.

OT: Donald Trump's older sis passed away today.

Posted by: Nova Local at November 13, 2023 12:22 PM (exHjb)

108 Yup... Unfortunately... In the odd chance she gets the nod I will not be voting for her

*****************

Trump: Yes

DeSantis: Yes

Hindu Karen: Fuck no

Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Gina Carano's Punching Bag and Proud of It at November 13, 2023 12:23 PM (VTu1l)

109 "If you read the article, Silver alleges that the basement campaign was a falsehood.
Posted by: Archimede"

He does a lousy job of debunking it. He claims Biden made a number of public appearances in public later in the campaign Yeah, maybe but they were tightly controlled, very limited access with social distancing, masks and and all the other BS. Nothing like the mass, exuberant rallies Trump was having. Funerals were more fun and lively than Biden campaign events.

Posted by: Ripley at November 13, 2023 12:23 PM (JojsZ)

110 I guess if the universe begins and ends with you.

I would imagine that an absolute majority of people believe that even if they wouldn't say it out loud.

Posted by: Oddbob at November 13, 2023 12:23 PM (nfrXX)

111
Vivek is the wolf in sheep's clothing. He won't drop till the very end.

Posted by: insurgens ad opus at November 13, 2023 12:19 PM

I hope you're correct. He's a breath of (slightly curry scented) fresh air.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at November 13, 2023 12:23 PM (enJYY)

112 Speaking of stupid assets

Greta von Thule is linking Climate Change to Gaza?

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 13, 2023 12:23 PM (du94W)

113 Trump: Yes

DeSantis: Yes

Hindu Karen: Fuck no
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Gina Carano's Punching Bag and Proud of It at November 13, 2023 12:23 PM (VTu1l

Yup

Posted by: It's me donna at November 13, 2023 12:23 PM (bs+z0)

114 If nobody knows you're running to begin with, does it even count as dropping out when you suspend your campaign?

Posted by: Surfperch at November 13, 2023 12:23 PM (VBQIl)

115 He was running?

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, anti-Marxist, buy ammo at November 13, 2023 12:24 PM (xcxpd)

116 60 Will FJB will do a LBJ speech.

What say you old magic 8 Ball?

Posted by: Archer at November 13, 2023 12:13 PM (gmo/4)

Magic Eightball says they will withhold his meds. That's the easy way off the train.

Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at November 13, 2023 12:24 PM (KSNKu)

117 Announcements I'd like to see:
The mayor of Pamplona has announced that in solidarity with the mayor of London, this year's alt running of the bulls will be in the streets of London, next Saturday, and will be done in conjunction with that day's rio...errr...mostly peaceful protest against Israel.

Sigh....if only.

Posted by: Diogenes at November 13, 2023 12:24 PM (uSHSS)

118 Yup... Unfortunately... In the odd chance she gets the nod I will not be voting for her

******************

I pray she falls into a ditch and then gets run over by a train

Am i doing the prayer thing right?

Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Gina Carano's Punching Bag and Proud of It at November 13, 2023 12:24 PM (VTu1l)

119 Archbishop of Canterbury Promotes Hinduism, Wishes Everyone a Happy Diwali

.. thee is a battle going on between believers in God and aesthetics, so I assume Hinduism is close enough.

Posted by: SMOD at November 13, 2023 12:24 PM (RHGPo)

120 They manufactured a fake pandemic to cover for him in 2020. If he actually runs in 2024, I shudder to think what they will manufacture to cover for him this time. (Maybe Covid Electric Boogaloo: The Sequel)

Posted by: Biergood at November 13, 2023 12:22 PM (PwgSL)

Thermonuclear Armageddon

Posted by: Archer at November 13, 2023 12:25 PM (gmo/4)

121
Ron DeSantis
@RonDeSantis
14h
Tim Scott is a strong conservative with bold ideas about how to get our country back on track. I respect his courage to run this campaign and thank him for his service to America and the U.S. Senate.

I look forward to Tim continuing to be a leader in our party for years to come.

Posted by: m at November 13, 2023 12:25 PM (aWeTk)

122 Can somebody adjust the vertical & horizontal control on Trey Gowdy's pinhead in that image?

Posted by: ShainS -- Too Male, Too Pale, Too Stale at November 13, 2023 12:25 PM (x+Lnz)

123 Greta von Thule is linking Climate Change to Gaza?
Posted by: Anna Puma at November 13, 2023 12:23 PM (du94W)

Hey! Send all the Gazans to Antarctica.

And tell the penguins they taste like anchovies.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 13, 2023 12:25 PM (jOd3I)

124 Greta von Thule is linking Climate Change to Gaza?

Well, I imagine that the Gazans do fart quite a bit.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at November 13, 2023 12:25 PM (JrojV)

125 Vivek is the wolf in sheep's clothing. He won't drop till the very end.

***************

He's a great speaker and says all the right things but his business history is 😳

Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Gina Carano's Punching Bag and Proud of It at November 13, 2023 12:25 PM (VTu1l)

126 How about a step further. You cannot use personal wealth or receive donations in your campaign. Each valid candidate gets the same stipend to be applied as seen fit. If you spend it all tough noogies...No action committee advertisements. No fucking yard signs. Just debates, speeches and a couple hand shakes. Media has to provide equal time.
Posted by: Orson at November 13, 2023 12:21 PM (dIske)

What’s your criteria for who is valid?

Posted by: Drive by at November 13, 2023 12:25 PM (MNhXM)

127 Nate Silver has joined the Biden-is-problematic crowd.

Of course. Axelrod has declared it's open season on Biden, and everyone understands that means Obama said so.

Posted by: Ian S. at November 13, 2023 12:25 PM (2ocoG)

128 106 Posted by: Moron Robbie -The Clear Minded Nashville Tranny Shooter was not Deranged at November 13, 2023 12:22 PM (DxFDO)

Eh I am a clockwork deist, I save my prayers for those who need and want them and laugh at her idiocy....

"God the creator of the entire cosmos should protect me from random fate" coupled with "no I am not egotistical!" is a hilarious look.

Posted by: sven at November 13, 2023 12:25 PM (X0I7i)

129 At least Time didn't say "This proves there is no God", like Rapinoe on her (alleged) injury.
Posted by: illiniwek

https://tinyurl.com/amazvrtk

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here at November 13, 2023 12:25 PM (FVME7)

130 Trey Gowdy has always reminded me of the not-quite-cooked clone of the evil CEO near the end of "The 6th Day"

Posted by: DiesIrae at November 13, 2023 12:26 PM (u5sOK)

131 the voters who are the most remarkable people on the planet

Uh...no.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at November 13, 2023 12:26 PM (V8he0)

132 Archbishop of Canterbury Promotes Hinduism, Wishes Everyone a Happy Diwali

We heard fireworks last night.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at November 13, 2023 12:26 PM (JrojV)

133 "There must be some reason besides hope of winning that motivates these people.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt"
*************
Skimming off money from campaign donations is their major source of income?

Posted by: Cosda at November 13, 2023 12:26 PM (AMyK+)

134 119 Archbishop of Canterbury Promotes Hinduism, Wishes Everyone a Happy Diwali

.. thee is a battle going on between believers in God and aesthetics, so I assume Hinduism is close enough.
Posted by: SMOD at November 13, 2023 12:24 PM (RHGPo)

And Bishop Strickland -a frequent critic of pope franky - of the Tyler TX Diocese was forcibly removed from his office by the pope this weekend.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at November 13, 2023 12:26 PM (N39Ws)

135 Vivek is the wolf in sheep's clothing. He won't drop till the very end.

***************

He's a great speaker and says all the right things but his business history is 😳
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Gina Carano's Punching Bag and Proud of It at November 13, 2023 12:25 PM (VTu1l)

When is rapped a song that immediately disqualified him for me. Is that wrong?

Posted by: Drive by at November 13, 2023 12:26 PM (MNhXM)

136 Astronauts dropped a tool bag during an ISS spacewalk, and you can see it with binoculars

Posted by: SMOD at November 13, 2023 12:26 PM (RHGPo)

137 Yup... Unfortunately... In the odd chance she gets the nod I will not be voting for her

******************

I pray she falls into a ditch and then gets run over by a train

Am i doing the prayer thing right?
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Gina Carano's Punching Bag and Proud of It at November 13, 2023 12:24 PM (VTu1l)

LoL… yeah I’m for Trump but would happily vote for RDS. I won’t vote for ANY of the remaining GOP candidates if by some miracle they’re the nominee. I’ll write in Trump

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 13, 2023 12:26 PM (aQIPF)

138 I took surveys about which candidate I supported and Tim Scott wasn't even listed among the options.

Posted by: Surfperch at November 13, 2023 12:27 PM (VBQIl)

139 Ron DeSantis
@RonDeSantis
14h
Tim Scott is a strong conservative with bold ideas about how to get our country back on track. I respect his courage to run this campaign and thank him for his service to America and the U.S. Senate.

I look forward to Tim continuing to be a leader in our party for years to come.

Posted by: m at November 13, 2023 12:25 PM (aWeTk)

-----------

Will DeStilettos ever say the same about Trump?

/rhetorical

Posted by: ShainS -- Too Male, Too Pale, Too Stale at November 13, 2023 12:27 PM (x+Lnz)

140 One more time. Tim Scott really resembles the Cream of Wheat chef.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at November 13, 2023 12:27 PM (0EOe9)

141 I hope you're correct. He's a breath of (slightly curry scented) fresh air.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at November 13, 2023 12:23 PM (enJYY)
----

You know Vivek and Mayor MonkeyPox were Pedocrat shills placed at a Debate to ask questions in their youth, right.

Vivek came out of nowhere, just like 0bama. And he's had to adjust his message since the beginning. He likes government programs and government solutions, but so do the majority of Republicants, so maybe he is the right man for the times.

Posted by: insurgens ad opus at November 13, 2023 12:27 PM (h5Eh3)

142 Trey Gowdy starring in "Eraser Head."

Posted by: rd at November 13, 2023 12:27 PM (hGqvl)

143 136 Astronauts dropped a tool bag during an ISS spacewalk, and you can see it with binoculars
Posted by: SMOD at November 13, 2023 12:26 PM (RHGPo)

Women drivers ... Or Astronauts

Posted by: It's me donna at November 13, 2023 12:27 PM (bs+z0)

144 "If you read the article, Silver alleges that the basement campaign was a falsehood.
Posted by: Archimede"

He does a lousy job of debunking it. He claims Biden made a number of public appearances in public later in the campaign Yeah, maybe but they were tightly controlled, very limited access with social distancing, masks and and all the other BS. Nothing like the mass, exuberant rallies Trump was having. Funerals were more fun and lively than Biden campaign events.

No argument. I remember the "rallies" with a dozen people (probably campaign staff) sitting in widely spaced chairs with circles drawn on the lawn.

The biggest problem with Silver's argument is that the nation has witnessed 3 years of Biden-propagated catastrophe and decay now, so even if he tried the same thing as last time, it wouldn't persuade people. That's why Silver is backing away from Biden.

Posted by: Archimedes at November 13, 2023 12:27 PM (I/Qkd)

145 I would like to take this opportunity to announce that I too will not be running for President.

Posted by: Joe, living dangerously at November 13, 2023 12:27 PM (t8qvm)

146

I cannot believe this is happening right now.

Posted by: Dr.Rev. Senator Your Highness E Buzz Miller, Esq PhD MA MS at November 13, 2023 12:28 PM (UCNv1)

147 Pope Francis is proving to be an autocrat.

Which should start to make the College of Cardinals go, "this guy might fire us. We should do something."

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 13, 2023 12:28 PM (du94W)

148 I can see Vivek getting a cabinet position in a Trump admin. Something like HHS or Education.

Posted by: Montec at November 13, 2023 12:28 PM (P5BwU)

149 He needs to spend more time with Manhands the Specialty Escort.

Posted by: South Gayrolina at November 13, 2023 12:28 PM (qUkBO)

150 "So Meagain Rappin Ho says her non contact injury shows there is no God....

I say it is the opposite.

Posted by: sven"

And that He has a sense of humor.

Posted by: Ripley at November 13, 2023 12:29 PM (JojsZ)

151 Exactly, honey. Exactly.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at November 13, 2023 12:03 PM (zjgNU)

I knew the sack of shit was running. I hadn't heard he'd dropped out. Guess he collected his payout ahead of schedule.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at November 13, 2023 12:29 PM (0FoWg)

152 Astronauts dropped a tool bag during an ISS spacewalk, and you can see it with binoculars
Posted by: SMOD at November 13, 2023 12:26 PM (RHGPo)

From small acorns...

8 years from now, a wrench still in orbit slashes through a new multi-billion dollar spy satellite and triggers a series of events leading up to WW 3.

Posted by: Diogenes at November 13, 2023 12:29 PM (uSHSS)

153 Pope Francis is proving to be an autocrat.

Which should start to make the College of Cardinals go, "this guy might fire us. We should do something."

They should've started to think about doing something when he said trannies could be baptized and should be godparents and hang around with kids.

Posted by: Ian S. at November 13, 2023 12:29 PM (2ocoG)

154 I can see Vivek getting a cabinet position in a Trump admin. Something like HHS or Education.
Posted by: Montec at November 13, 2023 12:28 PM (P5BwU)
----

#metoo. That's why I dislike Trump so much.

Posted by: insurgens ad opus at November 13, 2023 12:29 PM (h5Eh3)

155 Having a kid as a teenager certainly makes your life harder. You'll have to make sacrifices others won't and miss out on things others don't. You may not get to go to college. You may have trouble dating. You'll need more support than you ever thought you would in your teens. You'll grow up faster than you ever would've imagined.

But ruined? I guess if the universe begins and ends with you.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at November 13, 2023 12:15 PM (KbCG3)

Well said.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at November 13, 2023 12:29 PM (JrojV)

156 The Justice Department has just posted a new jobs ad — it’s looking for eight new attorneys to defend the federal government in vaccine injury cases.

Presumably, the hiring spree is in anticipation of a surge of COVID vaccine lawsuits, as people who were forced by government mandates to take the jab, and suffered serious side effects as a result, try to extract compensation from a system that is stacked against them.

“The office is currently expanding to address workload created by an increase in cases filed under the Vaccine Act,” reads the ad posted by the Torts Branch of the DOJ on the USAJobs website.

Posted by: SMOD at November 13, 2023 12:30 PM (RHGPo)

157 152 Space Hammers!

Posted by: gp Decays To Plage at November 13, 2023 12:30 PM (MvF+J)

158 Scott reached his grift goal and he's good now.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at November 13, 2023 12:30 PM (R4t5M)

159 Astronauts dropped a tool bag during an ISS spacewalk, and you can see it with binoculars

Posted by: SMOD at November 13, 2023 12:26 PM (RHGPo)

--------------

You left out the qualifying adjectives "Two affirmative action female" astronauts ...

Posted by: ShainS -- Too Male, Too Pale, Too Stale at November 13, 2023 12:30 PM (x+Lnz)

160 "Former President Donald Trump's sister and longtime appeals court judge, Maryanne Trump Barry, passed away at age 86." from Epoch Times

Posted by: illiniwek at November 13, 2023 12:30 PM (Cus5s)

161 "I think the voters who are the most remarkable people on the planet have been really clear that they’re telling me, 'Who the hell are you, Tom?'"

Posted by: Dim Scott at November 13, 2023 12:30 PM (qUkBO)

162 So Meagain Rappin Ho says her non contact injury shows there is no God....

I say it is the opposite.

Posted by: sven"

God answers every prayer.
Sometimes that answer is no.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 13, 2023 12:31 PM (X98Jy)

163 152 "a wrench still in orbit" Probably picked up at Harbor Freight and billed for $782.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at November 13, 2023 12:31 PM (0EOe9)

164 From small acorns...

8 years from now, a wrench still in orbit slashes through a new multi-billion dollar spy satellite and triggers a series of events leading up to WW 3.

I don't understand. How does the butterfly fit in to this scenario?

Posted by: Archimedes at November 13, 2023 12:31 PM (I/Qkd)

165 152 Space Hammers!
Posted by: gp Decays To Plage at November 13, 2023 12:30 PM (MvF+J)

Oh my!

Posted by: Paul Pelosi at November 13, 2023 12:31 PM (jOd3I)

166 have to make sacrifices others won't and miss out on things others don't. You may not get to go to college. You may have trouble dating.

—

Oh just that? No biggie.

Posted by: Montec at November 13, 2023 12:31 PM (P5BwU)

167 147 Pope Francis is proving to be an autocrat.

Which should start to make the College of Cardinals go, "this guy might fire us. We should do something."
Posted by: Anna Puma at November 13, 2023 12:28 PM (du94W)

Pope John Paul I enters the chat.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at November 13, 2023 12:31 PM (N39Ws)

168 Astronauts dropped a tool bag during an ISS spacewalk, and you can see it with binoculars
Posted by: SMOD at November 13, 2023 12:26 PM (RHGPo)

We need Jim Ignatowski/Doc Brown Klingon Commander with a penchant for target practice.

Posted by: Archer at November 13, 2023 12:31 PM (gmo/4)

169 o both Tim Scott and Nikki are non-entities in SC but Nikki has some little boomlet going so she can have the privilege of being wiped out by Trump in her home state primary. I think Scott is the smart one getting out now before getting embarrassed. The same fate awaits the guv of FL in his state’s primary.

There must be some reason besides hope of winning that motivates these people.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 13, 2023 12:18 PM (aQIPF)

========

They are hoping or at least assuming the deep state will remove their opponent?

Posted by: rd at November 13, 2023 12:32 PM (hGqvl)

170 When you need to nail together two volumes of space, and you want them to stay nailed, reach for the Space Hammer.

Posted by: gp Decays To Plage at November 13, 2023 12:32 PM (MvF+J)

171 Christie and Vivek should be next,

-
Vivek may have a future. Christie is a dead fat man walking.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here at November 13, 2023 12:32 PM (FVME7)

172 Oh gee if I register for the Crunchyroll class action lawsuit, according to CNET I could get $30.

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 13, 2023 12:32 PM (du94W)

173 157 152 Space Hammers!

have the skinwalker ranch folks been notified?

Posted by: anachronda at November 13, 2023 12:32 PM (oY6Yp)

174 162 God answers every prayer.
Sometimes that answer is no.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 13, 2023 12:31 PM (X98Jy)

Sometimes it's "You best keep my name out yo' muthaf***in' mouth, you blasphemous-ass bitch!"

Posted by: XTC at November 13, 2023 12:32 PM (UnA8+)

175 Will FJB will do a LBJ speech.

What say you old magic 8 Ball?

Posted by: Archer at November 13, 2023

***
F. Joe is gonna promise that none of "your boys" will be sent to Vietnam?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 13, 2023 12:32 PM (J2vNu)

176 I can see Vivek getting a cabinet position in a Trump admin. Something like HHS or Education.

Which would be great if he made precisely two statements his first day on the job.

"Everyone who works for this department is fired."

"I quit."

Posted by: Oddbob at November 13, 2023 12:32 PM (nfrXX)

177 That's a picture of Southern cousins up top.

Posted by: Braenyard at November 13, 2023 12:33 PM (Wj/z9)

178 How about a step further. You cannot use personal wealth or receive donations in your campaign. Each valid candidate gets the same stipend to be applied as seen fit. If you spend it all tough noogies...No action committee advertisements. No fucking yard signs. Just debates, speeches and a couple hand shakes. Media has to provide equal time.
Posted by: Orson at November 13, 2023 12:21 PM (dIske)

The Left has too many in-kind donations. PP would run an "abortion rights are in danger ad" and everyone would know it was to drum up support for the D candidate.

Posted by: Iris at November 13, 2023 12:33 PM (n3DL0)

179 8 years from now, a wrench still in orbit slashes through a new multi-billion dollar spy satellite and triggers a series of events leading up to WW 3.

Posted by: Diogenes at November 13, 2023 12:29 PM (uSHSS)

-----------

I'd go see that movie.

Posted by: ShainS -- Too Male, Too Pale, Too Stale at November 13, 2023 12:34 PM (x+Lnz)

180 Oh just that? No biggie.
Posted by: Montec

Then she can give the kid up for adoption.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at November 13, 2023 12:34 PM (JrojV)

181 147 Pope Francis is proving to be an autocrat.

Which should start to make the College of Cardinals go, "this guy might fire us. We should do something."
Posted by: Anna Puma at November 13, 2023 12:28 PM (du94W)

If nobody's stood up to Dope Frankie yet, nobody ever will.

Posted by: XTC at November 13, 2023 12:34 PM (UnA8+)

182 Remember, if you find yourself saying "but we have to stop opposing abortion so the GOP can get more bribes for doing nothing about anything," you are selling your soul for jack shit. You're dumber than the trifling bitch from The Gilded Six Bits and you're abasing yourself on behalf of the cheesiest grifters to ever walk the earth.

This concludes this PSA.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at November 13, 2023 12:34 PM (0FoWg)

183 Which would be great if he made precisely two statements his first day on the job.

"Everyone who works for this department is fired."

"I quit."
Posted by: Oddbob

Yep. Then assign him to another agency.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at November 13, 2023 12:34 PM (R4t5M)

184 Everything the Bishop has said is true but I can understand why the Vatican removed him since he wouldn’t resign. Good or Evil, leaders can’t allow that level of dissension within the ranks.

Hopefully though it’s a trigger that resonate and will shake up the leadership.

Posted by: Drive by at November 13, 2023 12:34 PM (MNhXM)

185 "Pope Francis is proving to be an autocrat.

Which should start to make the College of Cardinals go, "this guy might fire us. We should do something."
****************
Wouldn't be the first time a pope had a mysterious illness.

Posted by: Cosda at November 13, 2023 12:34 PM (AMyK+)

186 DOJ advertizes for jobs? I assumed it just had a pipeline of Harvard and Yake grads who ended up there. Or maybe those are fake ads, like IT job ads that will never be filled by American applicants.

Posted by: Montec at November 13, 2023 12:34 PM (P5BwU)

187 Having a kid as a teenager certainly makes your life harder. You'll have to make sacrifices others won't and miss out on things others don't. You may not get to go to college. You may have trouble dating. You'll need more support than you ever thought you would in your teens. You'll grow up faster than you ever would've imagined.

But ruined? I guess if the universe begins and ends with you.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at November 13, 2023 12:15 PM (KbCG3)

This.

And also if you define ruined as having a life that is roughly the same as the majority of people throughout history.

Posted by: Just Lily at November 13, 2023 12:34 PM (Aufua)

188 That must be a seriously big tool bag. I'm guessing not just a hammer, a roll of duct tape, and a couple screwdrivers?

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at November 13, 2023 12:34 PM (N3zMI)

189 Ron DeSantis
@RonDeSantis
14h
Tim Scott is a strong conservative with bold ideas about how to get our country back on track. I respect his courage to run this campaign and thank him for his service to America and the U.S. Senate.

I look forward to Tim continuing to be a leader in our party for years to come.

Posted by: m

Scott's temperament is best suited to Senate dining room lunches.

Posted by: lost in space at November 13, 2023 12:34 PM (ND7Ld)

190 Morning.

I'm guessing, and my guesses are *so* good (/sarc), that guys like Pence and Scott dropping out so voters line up behind an actual viable candidate (Desantis) who can maaaaybe challenge Trump.

How long before we see Governor Chris-py Kreme drop out?

Hailey is running to be the running mate, for sure, just attacking everyone. 'Swammy is too quixotic and seems to represent the Internet (from the way he sometimes talks I wouldn't be surprised if he reads Ace) but a three way race with those two is more manageable for Desantis.

I dunno. I'm just spitballing and sipping coffee.

Posted by: Robert at November 13, 2023 12:35 PM (1Yy3c)

191 8 years from now, a wrench still in orbit slashes through a new multi-billion dollar spy satellite and triggers a series of events leading up to WW 3.

I don't understand. How does the butterfly fit in to this scenario?
Posted by: Archimedes at November 13, 2023 12:31 PM (I/Qkd)
***

I'm not feeling well today so I'm headed to bed. But I'm going to lay there for at least an hour trying to draft a story line that links it.
Damn!

Posted by: Diogenes at November 13, 2023 12:35 PM (uSHSS)

192 174 A Book of Everyday Prayers by Samuel L. Jackson.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at November 13, 2023 12:35 PM (0EOe9)

193 This redhead in her underwear didn't even know that Scott was running:
https://is.gd/Tw6T9O

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 13, 2023 12:35 PM (d04cU)

194 There may be hope for America's male yutes.

https://tinyurl.com/5h7dcntv

Posted by: Archimedes at November 13, 2023 12:35 PM (I/Qkd)

195 Posted by: Ian S. at November 13, 2023 12:29 PM (2ocoG)

I read the statement from the Vatican. The transgenders can be baptized if they have repented, and repentance doesn't mean they have to switch back to the body that they were born with.

The baptism/godparent thing...this is all conditional on if you can get a local parish priest to go along with this guidance.
This is not a mandate that must be followed by all pastors.

Posted by: kallisto at November 13, 2023 12:35 PM (dCxaZ)

196 152 From small acorns...

8 years from now, a wrench still in orbit slashes through a new multi-billion dollar spy satellite and triggers a series of events leading up to WW 3.

pretty sure that's the plot of an anime series. perhaps an episode of planetes that i've not gotten around to watching yet. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planetes

Posted by: anachronda at November 13, 2023 12:35 PM (oY6Yp)

197 Bag of hammers drops bag of hammers.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here at November 13, 2023 12:35 PM (FVME7)

198 Eh I am a clockwork deist, I save my prayers for those who need and want them and laugh at her idiocy....

"God the creator of the entire cosmos should protect me from random fate" coupled with "no I am not egotistical!" is a hilarious look.

Posted by: sven

-

If that clockwork and/or random fate makes her consider her eternal soul then so be it.

Posted by: Moron Robbie -The Clear Minded Nashville Tranny Shooter was not Deranged at November 13, 2023 12:35 PM (DxFDO)

199 Will Joe be able to top his famous campaign rallies which were known to draw 10s?

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy MAGA Extremist at November 13, 2023 12:35 PM (R8uWY)

200 Oh just that? No biggie.
Posted by: Montec

Then she can give the kid up for adoption.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus

And then go back to riding the cock carousel. Hardly an interruption to her life. Much less destroying it.

Posted by: rickb223 at November 13, 2023 12:36 PM (X98Jy)

201 They are hoping or at least assuming the deep state will remove their opponent?
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If deep state eliminates Trump, no R is going to win even against spongebrain shitpants, but they'll get even richer while losing.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 13, 2023 12:36 PM (lzRSS)

202 "Pope Francis is proving to be an autocrat.

Which should start to make the College of Cardinals go, "this guy might fire us. We should do something."
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Wouldn't be the first time a pope had a mysterious illness.
Posted by: Cosda at November 13, 2023 12:34 PM (AMyK+)

AIDS?

Posted by: Robert at November 13, 2023 12:36 PM (1Yy3c)

203 183 That's exactly what I would expect Vivek to do, based on his mouthwords. Either that or refuse the position.

Posted by: gp Decays To Plage at November 13, 2023 12:36 PM (MvF+J)

204 >>That must be a seriously big tool bag. I'm guessing not just a hammer, a roll of duct tape, and a couple screwdrivers?

PRO TIP: This is why Women's Tools have Straps on them.

Posted by: garrett at November 13, 2023 12:36 PM (E/EBH)

205 Wouldn't be the first time a pope had a mysterious illness.

Well, it wasn't an illness, really. I just didn't know I was pregnant.

Posted by: Zombie Pope Joan at November 13, 2023 12:36 PM (JrojV)

206 There may be hope for America's male yutes.
https://tinyurl.com/5h7dcntv
Posted by: Archimedes at November 13, 2023 12:35 PM (I/Qkd)
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In May, the principal made a school-wide appeal in a letter sent to parents begging the boys to stop trashing the tampon vending machine in their bathroom because under state law it had to be there and it was costly and cumbersome to have to keep putting it back up.

LOL. Play through, boys.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 13, 2023 12:37 PM (d04cU)

207 This redhead in her underwear didn't even know that Scott was running:
https://is.gd/Tw6T9O
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 13, 2023 12:35 PM (d04cU)

I'd let her drop my tool bag...

Posted by: Diogenes at November 13, 2023 12:37 PM (uSHSS)

208 83 So both Tim Scott and Nikki are non-entities in SC but Nikki has some little boomlet going so she can have the privilege of being wiped out by Trump in her home state primary. I think Scott is the smart one getting out now before getting embarrassed. The same fate awaits the guv of FL in his state’s primary.

There must be some reason besides hope of winning that motivates these people.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
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In case Trump is not available for the Nov 24 elections due to legal issues, health issues, or some sort of catastrophic campaign issue. Also running for VP if he does get the nomination.

Christie is being paid specifically to go after Trump.

Posted by: whig at November 13, 2023 12:37 PM (P1Zkh)

209 No govt agency is shutting down. Ever.
So next best action is reforming them. Outright saying Vivek or anyone else should refuse a cabinet position makes no sense.

Posted by: Montec at November 13, 2023 12:37 PM (P5BwU)

210 203 Secretary of the Hatchet, in charge of shutting shit down.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at November 13, 2023 12:37 PM (0EOe9)

211 I think I’m the only one who has pointed out that DeSantis biggest donor has switched support to Trump.

DeSantis supporters don’t want to talk about it and it’s inconvenient for Trump supporters because it removes the DeSantis GOPe donor canard insult .

Posted by: Drive by at November 13, 2023 12:38 PM (MNhXM)

212 This redhead in her underwear didn't even know that Scott was running:
https://is.gd/Tw6T9O

Flat-chested. No likey.

Posted by: Zombie Pope Joan at November 13, 2023 12:38 PM (JrojV)

213 Authored by Bernie Marcus, co-founder of Home Depot, via RealClear Wire,

I am 94 years old and like many of you, I am exhausted by politics and saddened by what I see happening to America. I had hoped it was time for me to move to the sidelines and let younger generations continue the fight to preserve America’s founding freedoms and values. But, like so many of us, I realized that I could not let myself walk away; the stakes are just too high.

For Democrats, the choice is simple. If you feel that you are better off now than you were three years ago, you should vote for Joe Biden or whoever is the Democrat candidate. For Republicans, the choice is also simple. Let’s face it: Donald Trump is going to win the nomination. You should be doing all you can to ensure his winning the general election.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy MAGA Extremist at November 13, 2023 12:39 PM (R8uWY)

214 LOL. Play through, boys.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 13, 2023 12:37 PM (d04cU)

I wonder how many M-80's you can stuff into a tampon machine?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 13, 2023 12:39 PM (jOd3I)

215 Nood

Posted by: Cosda at November 13, 2023 12:39 PM (AMyK+)

216 Will FJB will do a LBJ speech.

What say you old magic 8 Ball?

Posted by: Archer at November 13, 2023

***
F. Joe is going to deny he's having an affair with Nancy Dickerson of NBC News?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 13, 2023 12:39 PM (J2vNu)

217 Oops, off probably apocryphal female Pope sock.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at November 13, 2023 12:39 PM (JrojV)

218 Been cogitatin' on this...how do you "drop" anything in orbit?

Posted by: Diogenes at November 13, 2023 12:39 PM (uSHSS)

219 Will DeStilettos ever say the same about Trump?

/rhetorical
Posted by: ShainS -- Too Male, Too Pale, Too Stale at November 13, 2023 12:27 PM

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Be magnanimous in victory. That tweet really doesn't cost Ron D. anything.

Posted by: rd at November 13, 2023 12:39 PM (6D1wW)

220 193 This redhead in her underwear didn't even know that Scott was running:
https://is.gd/Tw6T9O
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 13, 2023 12:35 PM (d04cU)

She kinda looks like my niece.

Uuhhhh.....No, her hair hair is a lighter shade of red. I think.

Man, I'ma feel really guilty for fappin' to that.

Posted by: Robert at November 13, 2023 12:40 PM (1Yy3c)

221 >>This redhead in her underwear didn't even know that Scott was running:
https://is.gd/Tw6T9O

That Cheap Turntable is gonna wreck her grooves.

Also. Nice lips.

All 6 of them.

Posted by: garrett at November 13, 2023 12:40 PM (E/EBH)

222 216 Will FJB do a LJB speech? From the shitter or the drinkin' closet under the steps?

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at November 13, 2023 12:41 PM (0EOe9)

223 98 How about a step further. You cannot use personal wealth or receive donations in your campaign. Each valid candidate gets the same stipend to be applied as seen fit. If you spend it all tough noogies...No action committee advertisements. No fucking yard signs. Just debates, speeches and a couple hand shakes. Media has to provide equal time.

and federally-mandated unskippable commercials on all the streaming services to get the word out.

Posted by: anachronda at November 13, 2023 12:41 PM (oY6Yp)

224 In May, the principal made a school-wide appeal in a letter sent to parents begging the boys to stop trashing the tampon vending machine in their bathroom because under state law it had to be there and it was costly and cumbersome to have to keep putting it back up.

Hard times make strong men. And it's been hard times for young boys for the last 30 years at this point.

Posted by: Ian S. at November 13, 2023 12:41 PM (2ocoG)

225 Haley as VP Trump running mate probably not a terrible political strategy. VP won’t be a significant part of the resume for anyone for a 2028 run. Al Gore stopped that streak.

Posted by: Drive by at November 13, 2023 12:41 PM (MNhXM)

226 Been cogitatin' on this...how do you "drop" anything in orbit?
Posted by: Diogenes at November 13, 2023 12:39 PM (uSHSS)

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How? You forget to reattach it to the tether.

Posted by: rd at November 13, 2023 12:41 PM (6D1wW)

227 College of Cardinals

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https://tinyurl.com/46bcvpms

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here at November 13, 2023 12:42 PM (FVME7)

228 Jesus, gowdy looks like an interrupted circumcision

Posted by: Kalel666 at November 13, 2023 12:43 PM (qlPOA)

229 DeStilettos

Never before in history have a bunch of supposedly straight men cared so much about another man's feet.

Posted by: Ian S. at November 13, 2023 12:43 PM (2ocoG)

230 I read the statement from the Vatican. The transgenders can be baptized if they have repented, and repentance doesn't mean they have to switch back to the body that they were born with.

The baptism/godparent thing...this is all conditional on if you can get a local parish priest to go along with this guidance.
This is not a mandate that must be followed by all pastors.
Posted by: kallisto at November 13, 2023 12:35 PM (dCxaZ)

Yes.

It's basically stating what has always been true. It's up to the pastor to decide if a person is serious about their profession if faith now, regardless of past behavior.

The media would like everyone to think that this is a change of doctrine and/or dogma because the media wants a change.

This isn't the change they are looking for.

That won't stop them from lying about it though.

Posted by: Just Lily at November 13, 2023 12:44 PM (Aufua)

231 223 98 How about a step further. You cannot use personal wealth or receive donations in your campaign. Each valid candidate gets the same stipend to be applied as seen fit. If you spend it all tough noogies...No action committee advertisements. No fucking yard signs. Just debates, speeches and a couple hand shakes. Media has to provide equal time.

and federally-mandated unskippable commercials on all the streaming services to get the word out.

Fuck the First Amendment!

Posted by: rd at November 13, 2023 12:44 PM (6D1wW)

232 This redhead in her underwear didn't even know that Scott was running:

Fortunately all redheads are not so abysmally clueless, and neither do they need to display themselves in their underwear in order to make more informed political observations. My conclusion-Underwear gal votes Democrat when she bothers to vote.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 13, 2023 12:45 PM (RSbhh)

233 Today's WaPo Whopper!

The Washington Post
@washingtonpost
There’s an economic mystery confounding the White House: Most Americans are financially better off than they were before the coronavirus pandemic, but they feel worse about their economic prospects.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here at November 13, 2023 12:46 PM (FVME7)

234 @washingtonpost
There’s an economic mystery confounding the White House: Most Americans are financially better off than they were before the coronavirus pandemic, but they feel worse about their economic prospects.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here at November 13, 2023 12:46 PM (FVME7)
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Huh?

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at November 13, 2023 12:50 PM (d04cU)

235 "Most Americans are financially better off than they were before the coronavirus pandemic"

Provide evidence to support this statement.

Show your work.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 13, 2023 12:52 PM (hH3Px)

236 Did anyone nood?

Posted by: rd at November 13, 2023 12:52 PM (6D1wW)

237 Afternoon Ace. Scott strikes me as a nice guy and as Republicans go he is better than Miss Lindsay. Not a high bar and definitely not a resume for president

Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 13, 2023 12:52 PM (n+eLX)

238 Greta needs to find a Muslim Swedish immigrant husband

Posted by: Skip at November 13, 2023 12:53 PM (fwDg9)

239 236 Did anyone nood?
Posted by: rd at November 13, 2023 12:52 PM (6D1wW)

215 Nood
Posted by: Cosda at November 13, 2023 12:39 PM (AMyK+)

Posted by: m at November 13, 2023 01:32 PM (aWeTk)

240 Did you see the video of Biden? Walking about 3 feet and taking 5 steps? I thought maybe the video was in slow motion for a bit.

Posted by: free tibet at November 13, 2023 01:37 PM (a1Ei2)

241 Finally saw it.

Been bugging me for months. "Who does Tim Scott remind me of?" And the screenshot here made the connection. It's Steve Cooper, the coach for Nottingham Forest. Particularly unfortunate facial gene combinations.

Posted by: red speck at November 13, 2023 01:50 PM (0Id0S)

242 "Tim Scott Makes Surprise Announcement That He Won't Be President
Is it a surprise tho?"

fixed it for you ...

"Ron DeSantis Makes Surprise Announcement That He Won't Be President
Is it a surprise tho?"

Posted by: The Dark Lord at November 13, 2023 02:59 PM (DBAaD)

243 Vivek for Press Secretary?

Posted by: aerofanatic at November 13, 2023 03:56 PM (Ktjq2)

244 And its not looking very good for Biden either

Posted by: Tamaa the Drongo Bird at November 13, 2023 04:17 PM (wGqjj)

245 Which is too bad. I rather like Tim Scott.

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