The Morning Rant: Winston Wolf Edition

The combination of the Biden/Obama junta's awful economic policies, their catastrophic foreign policy, a cultural and legal outlook that rewards racialist behavior, open borders, and a lunatic fixation on transgender cheerleading that leads inexorably to child mutilation has driven down the support for the Democrat agenda to lows it has seen rarely in our history.

Combine that with an unabashedly pro-American Republican candidate in Donald Trump, whose first term was marked by robust economic growth, no new wars, a calmer foreign policy, and a sharp pullback from the cultural insanity of the left, and we have the basis for a Republican/populist win in November 2024, combined with gains in congress that should allow Donald Trump's agenda to be enacted swiftly.

Oh...and the country finally pulled its collective head out of the sand the night of their debate and saw that Joe Biden is a decrepit old man, racing toward severe dementia, and probably a few years away from 24 hour memory care in one of his bought-and-paid-for-by-graft homes.

Sounds great...doesn't it!

So did the "Red Wave" of 2022. So did the obvious Trump victory in 2020. The Democrat party may be in disarray, but its ground game is superb, and its rank-and-file workers know exactly what to do to maximize its chance of a victory in November 2024. That means ballot harvesting, and stuffing absentee ballot boxes with stolen or counterfeit ballots, and faking the actual count in certain districts, and whatever other cheats they have honed over the many years of a Democrat party untethered to the rule of law.

The reality is that Donald Trump needs to flip states he lost in 2020. It doesn't matter that they may very well have been stolen from him, because that Democrat vote theft system is still very much in place. Those states are PA (19), GA (16), MI (15), AZ (11), WI (10), and NV (6). He has a base of 235 electoral votes, so any of those states that add up to 35 will do it.

Here's an interactive link so you can play with the projection.

If you are an incurable optimist, you can add VA (13) and NH (4) to the list, but I think that VA is too full of committed progressives whose standard of living is entirely dependent on the federal budget, and they will fight to keep their cash cow. NH is simply too flooded by Massholes to have any chance.

Donald Trump is polling ahead in every single one of those battleground states, and if polls were accurate, then I guess we can all relax and pour a bourbon and enjoy the massive shitshow that is the Democrat party. Biden may be out by next week, Chlamydia Harris is a jabbering fool with the inside track to the nomination, and amazingly, it gets worse! BrylCream Newsom, the Witch from Michigan, Josh Shapiro, the faker from PA, JB Pritzker from IL, Mrs. Buttigieg, and a dark horse governor from KY named Beshear who may be a real problem.

But if we were to judge our prospects based on the quality of the candidate, then we would be looking at the tail end of Trump's second term and possibly the nomination of a young conservative firebrand to take over the energized Republican party from Trump.

What's my message? Winston Wolf got it exactly correct...

The Conservative base of Donald Trump's support must not fall into the trap of 2022. We must fight hard for every vote, and we must continue to attack the foundations of a Democrat party that is hellbent on the destruction of traditional America. If we relax...we will lose. Those battleground states are not easy wins. In fact I would be shocked if Trump got them all, even though the sentiment today is that he has a shot at a blowout electoral win. That would be wonderful, and a resounding repudiation of the sclerotic Democrat party.

So prove me wrong...work hard in every one of those states and get Donald Trump 312 electoral votes and a mandate to repair the horrible damage the Obama/Biden junta has done to our great country.

Donald Trump is obviously willing to do the work...he just needs us to go along!

[Crossposted at CutJibNewsletter]

Posted by: CBD at 11:00 AM

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1 Calling the others

Posted by: tankdemon at July 18, 2024 11:01 AM (B0G6a)

2 Donald Trump is polling ahead in every single one of those battleground states, and if polls were accurate, then I guess we can all relax and pour a bourbon and enjoy the massive shitshow that is the Democrat party.

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Oh, the heady days of...2004?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:02 AM (GBKbO)

3 Calling the others
Posted by: tankdemon at July 18, 2024 11:01 AM (B0G6a)

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Wait, you're supposed to be late.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 18, 2024 11:02 AM (2UnvF)

4 Others called

Well, most of them. I might have missed a lurker or two.

Posted by: tankdemon at July 18, 2024 11:03 AM (B0G6a)

5 So are they going to go with Kamala?

Posted by: Minnfidel at July 18, 2024 11:03 AM (ewjUl)

6 There's a lot of overlap of the states in grey here, and states that stopped counting when a toilet in Atlanta overflowed.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 11:04 AM (VavZF)

7 The Conservative base of Donald Trump's support must not fall into the trap of 2022. We must fight hard for every vote, and we must continue to attack the foundations of a Democrat party that is hellbent on the destruction of traditional America. If we relax...we will lose. Those battleground states are not easy wins. In fact I would be shocked if Trump got them all, even though the sentiment today is that he has a shot at a blowout electoral win. That would be wonderful, and a resounding repudiation of the sclerotic Democrat party.

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With the supposed investment by Musk towards ballot harvesting and GOTV, I don't think there is institutional resting.

I think it also may represent the effort to be proactive from those outside the party, since Musk is just a very big example of someone outside the party.

I have hope for the first time in almost 2 years.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:04 AM (GBKbO)

8 I'd sure like to see a repeat of '84....or '72.

Posted by: BignJames at July 18, 2024 11:05 AM (AwYPR)

9 They are desperate now and so they are dangerous.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 18, 2024 11:05 AM (2UnvF)

10 Omaha district is shown as finally flipping too

Posted by: BruceWayne at July 18, 2024 11:05 AM (CIS44)

11 Hear hear!

Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at July 18, 2024 11:06 AM (NFX2v)

12 The reality is that Donald Trump needs to flip states he lost in 2020. It doesn't matter that they may very well have been stolen from him, because that Democrat vote theft system is still very much in place. Those states are PA (19), GA (16), MI (15), AZ (11), WI (10), and NV (6).

It's not about the states. The Democrats only need to "fortify" the vote in the cities of Philadelphia, Atlanta, Detroit, Phoenix, Milwaukee, and Las Vegas.

As a certain YouTube would say, "Super Easy, Barely an inconvenience."

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 18, 2024 11:06 AM (9yUzE)

13 Driving around NH outside of the cities all you see are Trump signs.

If you believe the results posted in 2020 and 2022 those rural/suburban voters actually vote pretty much the same as the urban Masshole immigrants.

Its all fixed. But...how far can they push the cheat in 2024?

Posted by: 18-1 at July 18, 2024 11:06 AM (oZhjI)

14 NEVER forget. There are MORE Democratic voters than Republican. ALWAYS. The trick is to get all Reps to vote and hope Dems are not energized to vote.
Polls DO NOT matter!

Posted by: The Doctor at July 18, 2024 11:06 AM (qNzP3)

15 CBD, you have lurched uncontrollably into the truth l(name that reference). That is precisely the strategy Axios outlines.

Behind the Curtain: Top Dems now believe Biden will exit

The bottom line: Don't underestimate how badly some Democrats simply want a ticket that can win in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Win those, and Democrats likely win the presidency. Lose them, they're toast.

https://tinyurl.com/2f2e6vpu

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:06 AM (xCA6C)

16 Musk.. Maybe, he is saying to Facebook; "I bought Twitter, I can buy you. It would hurt, but, I will still live on Mars!" Hah!

Posted by: catman at July 18, 2024 11:07 AM (4HMlb)

17 Wait, you're supposed to be late.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 18, 2024 11:02 AM (2UnvF)

I am a demon of many surprises.

Posted by: tankdemon at July 18, 2024 11:07 AM (B0G6a)

18 I think it is a little bit too soon to be talking about a red wave. Things are going to shake up when biden resigns, but we don't know if that is going to unite the democrats are divide them further.

Bottom line is they have to leave kamala at the top of the ticket, if they try to pull some shenanigans and remove her it is over for the democrats for at least a decade. If that happens then we can talk about a red wave.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 18, 2024 11:08 AM (QNSds)

19 Good art. Would hang.

Posted by: guy who always posts in the wrong thread at July 18, 2024 11:08 AM (Y1sOo)

20 It would also help if the GOPe wasn't hellbent on cutting their own throats to stop a Trump victory.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 18, 2024 11:08 AM (7fElN)

21 By the way, the former chairman of the Republican Party is a bullet-truther.

You would think someone would inquire about Trump's medical report if for no other reason than Trump has not provided any medical updates or information, neither has the hospital that treated him. Outside of Trump telling us he’s 'fine', how severe was the wound? Did he loose part of his ear (bullets do terrible things to flesh)? How long for recovery? Will the wound require cosmetic surgery? What about reports that it may not have been a bullet which wounded him but glass from the shattered teleprompter? If I missed such reports from his campaign or the hospital please post. Thank you.

https://is.gd/RP0sN8

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 18, 2024 11:08 AM (9yUzE)

22 The bottom line: Don't underestimate how badly some Democrats simply want a ticket that can win in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Win those, and Democrats likely win the presidency. Lose them, they're toast.

Keith Ellison?

Posted by: gKWVE at July 18, 2024 11:09 AM (gKWVE)

23 Should we make up the butthurt list:

People upset that the number one issue isn't abortion.
People upset it wasn't De Santis
People that don't like Vance
People that never really liked Trump.

Am I missing any?

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 18, 2024 11:09 AM (xjTDL)

24 I have hope for the first time in almost 2 years.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:04 AM (GBKbO)

What we need is the corporate GOP to admit defeat and put in the minimum work to reflect Trump, instead of holding their breath and stamping their feet.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo...liberal esthete at July 18, 2024 11:09 AM (SnKmd)

25 Good morning all.
RCP just moved VA to red projecting 325 for Trump.
I think you are wrong about the steal people still in place. In 2020, those workers expected to benefit personally with the change in administrations. They were the sub group of democrats most likely to see significant financial gains from a Democrat administration.
But, Biden opened the borders, created massive inflation, allowed crime to flourish in their neighborhoods. Suddenly the prosperity they expected was washed away by a sea of illegals and inflation.
Biden's floundering candidacy is also going to tighten belts, close field offices and direct funds to elite advertisers.
I don't think they are going to have the ground troops this time.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 18, 2024 11:09 AM (t/2Uw)

26 By the way, the former chairman of the Republican Party is a bullet-truther.

My review of leftwing sites says they believe

This was a false flag attack! Trump got that young man to fake shooting at him and to only hit him in the ear!

AND

Too bad that brave young man didn't have better aim!

Posted by: 18-1 at July 18, 2024 11:09 AM (oZhjI)

27 Take away from the convention: Obama begat the Teapsrty, Teaparty begat Trump, Trump begat MAGA and MAGA has taken the GOP away from the uniparty and soon the whole country. With help from presnit clusterfuck.

Posted by: Xipe Totec at July 18, 2024 11:10 AM (kzHlT)

28 >>> 7
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With the supposed investment by Musk towards ballot harvesting and GOTV, I don't think there is institutional resting.

I think it also may represent the effort to be proactive from those outside the party, since Musk is just a very big example of someone outside the party.

I have hope for the first time in almost 2 years.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:04 AM (GBKbO)

I want to know what anyone will do, if and probably *when*, most if not all of the same states kick out the R observers, temporarily stop counting, and barricade themselves in their buildings.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 11:10 AM (VavZF)

29 We cannot take anyone's vote for granted and we have to make inroads into the communities that the Dems think belong to them.

Posted by: NR Pax at July 18, 2024 11:10 AM (lXoJ5)

30 Should we make up the butthurt list:

People upset that the number one issue isn't abortion.
People upset it wasn't De Santis
People that don't like Vance
People that never really liked Trump.

Am I missing any?
Posted by: Notsothoreau

Yes - 'Poopy-heads'.

Posted by: Tonypete at July 18, 2024 11:10 AM (mMqP+)

31

I have hope for the first time in almost 2 years.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:04 AM (GBKbO)

Who is socking TJM?

Posted by: Inogame at July 18, 2024 11:10 AM (53oGX)

32 More ear truthers.

https://is.gd/fd0aCv

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at July 18, 2024 11:11 AM (L/fGl)

33 24 What we need is the corporate GOP to admit defeat and put in the minimum work to reflect Trump, instead of holding their breath and stamping their feet.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo...liberal esthete at July 18, 2024 11:09 AM (SnKmd)

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The takeover of the RNC is supposed to inspire hope. That hasn't for some reason in me. Maybe it's a branding thing. I just don't trust the RNC institutionally.

It was Elon's supposed investment that gave me hope.

And, if you're thinking in the direction of polling, there have been two polls (one of them was Rassmussen) that showed a clear majority of the public blaming Democrats and Biden and their rhetoric against Trump for the shooting at some level.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:11 AM (GBKbO)

34 >>NEVER forget. There are MORE Democratic voters than Republican. ALWAYS. The trick is to get all Reps to vote and hope Dems are not energized to vote.
Polls DO NOT matter!

According to Pew who tracks this stuff the gap has narrowed considerably since 2020. It was a 5 point delta in 2020, it is now a 1 point delta, 49D - 48R.

Anyone who has been following the work of Scott Pressler has to be impressed with his work. He has been working hard in PA to register new Republican voters and one example is Bucks County where he has narrowed a sizable Democrat lead to nearly a tossup and his goal is to have it a R county by Election Day.

Posted by: JackStraw at July 18, 2024 11:11 AM (LkLld)

35 Minnfidel, I think they pretty much have to in order to keep the money

Posted by: Ben Had at July 18, 2024 11:11 AM (5MvGY)

36 Yes, things are looking better, but, lets not start passing around the pudding cups just yet.

Posted by: davidt at July 18, 2024 11:11 AM (SYTee)

37 Even "dudes" like Chris Cillizza are openly talking about who would replace Biden (he says it's Kamala's to lose).
https://tinyurl.com/24epdh5r

Even if Joe holds on through his nomination, the DAILY discussion of his viability, replacements, inability to serve 4 more years, etc, is just going to eat away at his support among normy LIV independents, and depress turnout within the Dem Party.

Posted by: Moron Analyst at July 18, 2024 11:11 AM (JCZqz)

38 I still don't see Biden dropping from the race, he has way too big an unearned ego to do such a thing. He still, despite the evidence of 50 years in public "service" sees himself as the preeminent expect of foreign policy.

Posted by: tankdemon at July 18, 2024 11:11 AM (B0G6a)

39 What we need is the corporate GOP to admit defeat and put in the minimum work to reflect Trump, instead of holding their breath and stamping their feet.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo...liberal esthete at July 18, 2024 11:09 AM (SnKmd)

Well, at least we've got Mitt saying he hates both Trump and Vance. That has to count for something.

Posted by: Napoleon XIV at July 18, 2024 11:11 AM (AiZBA)

40 Well I'm TOLD there was a Nood Alert but I shan't believe it. I shannot.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at July 18, 2024 11:11 AM (LxER7)

41 28
I want to know what anyone will do, if and probably *when*, most if not all of the same states kick out the R observers, temporarily stop counting, and barricade themselves in their buildings.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 11:10 AM (VavZF)

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If they're not willing to breakdown doors, then I guess we're just fucked.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:11 AM (GBKbO)

42 Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 18, 2024 11:08 AM (9yUzE)

Saw some delegates? on the floor @RNC last night wearing "bandages" on their right ears....thought it was a hoot!

Posted by: BignJames at July 18, 2024 11:11 AM (AwYPR)

43 And Bucks County PA is down to 112 boters to flip it red.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 18, 2024 11:12 AM (xjTDL)

44 Should we make up the butthurt list:

People upset that the number one issue isn't abortion.
People upset it wasn't De Santis
People that don't like Vance
People that never really liked Trump.

Am I missing any?
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 18, 2024 11:09 AM (xjTDL)

The Judge Smails types of Bushwood (GOPe & CoC) that resent Al Czervik's (Trump's) intrusion into their world.

Posted by: Count de Monet at July 18, 2024 11:12 AM (Aqu9a)

45 Donald Trump is obviously willing to do the work...he just needs us to go along

Does this mean I need to add a Kevlar helmet to my kit?

Posted by: RI Red at July 18, 2024 11:12 AM (CTjQI)

46 It would also help if the GOPe wasn't hellbent on cutting their own throats to stop a Trump victory.

I think the GOPe is almost a nonfactor in this race. Their only function is to make the trains run on time, and so far, they've been doing that.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:12 AM (xCA6C)

47 Axios now says Biden may drop out this weekend. But there’s no way to know if they actually think that will happen, or if they’re trying to make it happen.

But they’re freaking out over the latest polls.

Posted by: Tom Servo at July 18, 2024 11:12 AM (S6gqv)

48 Are we really going to face the spectacle of a Kamal campaign and possible presidency? I don't find this amusing. The MSM will clean her up and the LIV's and lemmings will do their job and get her within fraud range of winning.

Posted by: Ripley at July 18, 2024 11:12 AM (GUOwU)

49 Should we make up the butthurt list:

People upset that the number one issue isn't abortion.
People upset it wasn't De Santis
People that don't like Vance
People that never really liked Trump.

Am I missing any?
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 18, 2024 11:09 AM (xjTDL)

I am rather miffed that the pollen count is as high as it is... do I get a cookie now?

Posted by: redbanzai at July 18, 2024 11:12 AM (YTCvj)

50 Well, at least we've got Mitt saying he hates both Trump and Vance. That has to count for something.
Posted by: Napoleon XIV

If that doesn't inspire a landslide nothing will

Posted by: BruceWayne at July 18, 2024 11:13 AM (CIS44)

51 46 It would also help if the GOPe wasn't hellbent on cutting their own throats to stop a Trump victory.

I think the GOPe is almost a nonfactor in this race. Their only function is to make the trains run on time, and so far, they've been doing that.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:12 AM (xCA6C)

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They seem to have been gilded at the national level.

But they're still in control in many states, and not just purple states. With the AZ GOP do anything when Katie Hobbs personally hits a Republican lawyer in the head with an iron pipe?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:13 AM (GBKbO)

52 Should we make up the butthurt list:

People upset that the number one issue isn't abortion.
People upset it wasn't De Santis
People that don't like Vance
People that never really liked Trump.

Am I missing any?

Sounds to me like it's the Trump fanbois who are butthurt. I was for DeSantis. Trump is now the candidate and we're very happy with how things are going. So what?

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:13 AM (xCA6C)

53 So, since there's not much info about it, can we assume Winnie Xi Pooh hasn't been incapacitated by a stroke?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 18, 2024 11:14 AM (0eaVi)

54 Well, at least we've got Mitt saying he hates both Trump and Vance. That has to count for something.

Now, why would a guy who made a vast fortune gutting the American industrial heartland and exporting it to China hate the guy who documented the devastating impact that policy had on the middle and working class?

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 18, 2024 11:14 AM (9yUzE)

55 People upset that the number one issue isn't abortion.

-
The number one issue is Ozzy Osbourne v. Britney Spears. You know, a battle of wits.

https://is.gd/VyRu0h

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at July 18, 2024 11:14 AM (L/fGl)

56 Am I missing any?
Posted by: Notsothoreau

People who don't like ear bandages.

Posted by: And you know who you are at July 18, 2024 11:14 AM (RN4EI)

57
I think the GOPe is almost a nonfactor in this race. Their only function is to make the trains run on time, and so far, they've been doing that.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:12 AM (xCA6C)

It’s been fun to note the never trumpers outside the newly unified Republican Party and realizing they know that they’ll never be invited back in. And then remembering that the left hates them too.

Posted by: Tom Servo at July 18, 2024 11:14 AM (S6gqv)

58 Well, at least we've got Mitt saying he hates both Trump and Vance. That has to count for something.

The GOPe: We don't hate conservative voters its just that darn Trump. He is a meanie! Just pick anyone other then him

Also the GOPe: Oh and that Vance guy.

Also, also the GOPe: And DeSantis and Lake and ...

Posted by: 18-1 at July 18, 2024 11:14 AM (oZhjI)

59 57 It’s been fun to note the never trumpers outside the newly unified Republican Party and realizing they know that they’ll never be invited back in. And then remembering that the left hates them too.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 18, 2024 11:14 AM (S6gqv)

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Someone like W will be fine. The institutional left loves him, and he doesn't have to rub elbows with the hoi polloi except when he does managed events with something like Wounded Warriors.

The chattering classes, though? That's some fun stuff. The Max Boot chronicle is just hilarious.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:15 AM (GBKbO)

60 I want to know what anyone will do, if and probably *when*, most if not all of the same states kick out the R observers, temporarily stop counting, and barricade themselves in their buildings.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 11:10 AM (VavZF)

I guess takinfninspirstion fromnAthens, TN, is too much to ask for.

Posted by: tankdemon at July 18, 2024 11:15 AM (B0G6a)

61 Star Fleet archives record that while Winston Wolfe was nicknamed "The Wolf", his last name was spelled with an "e", i.e. Wolfe.

He achieved minor celebrity status on the AoSHQ Smart Military Blog with frequent comments consisting of "WLNSSEODQY".

Posted by: Wesley Crusher at July 18, 2024 11:15 AM (g07/a)

62 I think the GOPe is really on the ropes. The GOPe money is going to dry up with Koch's et. al. seeing the writing on the wall. Musk, Ellison and possibly Ballmer. and other big money SVI people. You really get to outclass Koch money pretty quick.

(Whistles and crosses fingers!)

Posted by: catman at July 18, 2024 11:15 AM (4HMlb)

63 58 The GOPe: We don't hate conservative voters its just that darn Trump. He is a meanie! Just pick anyone other then him

Also the GOPe: Oh and that Vance guy.

Also, also the GOPe: And DeSantis and Lake and ...
Posted by: 18-1 at July 18, 2024 11:14 AM (oZhjI)

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Can you blame them? None of them are quality candidates.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:16 AM (GBKbO)

64 If they get rid of Joe, they are running Kamala who has no experience as President. Right now, there's a good chance that the cheat machine is in disarray.

I wish we could go back to the days when politics wasn't everything. There was less emotion and people understood that their candidate would make compromises.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 18, 2024 11:16 AM (xjTDL)

65 *I am rather miffed that the pollen count is as high as it is... do I get a cookie now?*

What do you want from me, a Wilkie button?

Posted by: Arcane movie reference at July 18, 2024 11:16 AM (RN4EI)

66 I have never voted early but this year I think I will just to pad the vote early.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at July 18, 2024 11:16 AM (17s+e)

67 It's not about the states. The Democrats only need to "fortify" the vote in the cities of Philadelphia, Atlanta, Detroit, Phoenix, Milwaukee, and Las Vegas.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 18, 2024 11:06 AM (9yUzE)

Inner city precincts where the bullshit accusation of, "Racist!" prevails.

Posted by: davidt at July 18, 2024 11:16 AM (SYTee)

68 OMG nooooooo!

Great: Former Interior Secretary Worries Trump Return Would See "Climate Progress" Unraveled

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at July 18, 2024 11:16 AM (L/fGl)

69 Am I missing any?

Oh, that one guy complaining about us discussing the ever-growing USSS screwups because it was stepping on his pontificating about religion

Posted by: guy who always posts in the wrong thread at July 18, 2024 11:16 AM (Y1sOo)

70 About 10 million fraudulent ballots will be the deciding factor. The question is, what will America do about the blatant fraud?

Posted by: Brewingfrog at July 18, 2024 11:16 AM (NxYXk)

71 They seem to have been gilded at the national level.

Took me a minute. Someone applied gold leaf to them?

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:16 AM (xCA6C)

72 >>> 49 Should we make up the butthurt list:

People upset that the number one issue isn't abortion.
People upset it wasn't De Santis
People that don't like Vance
People that never really liked Trump.

Am I missing any?
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 18, 2024 11:09 AM (xjTDL)

I am rather miffed that the pollen count is as high as it is... do I get a cookie now?
Posted by: redbanzai at July 18, 2024 11:12 AM (YTCvj)

It's supposed to be raining here but it isn't. I'd rather have a donut, please.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 11:16 AM (VavZF)

73 Can you blame them? None of them are quality candidates.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:16 AM (GBKbO)

I can't wait til we FINALLY put forward a quality candidate, then everything will change.

Posted by: BruceWayne at July 18, 2024 11:17 AM (CIS44)

74 "In fact I would be shocked if Trump got them all, even though the sentiment today is that he has a shot at a blowout electoral win."

The polling on election day is gonna be much closer than it is today. Sure, a lot of Democraps are upset and disappointed in Biden and at this point in the cycle may truly be telling pollsters that they're not gonna vote for him.

That's very easy to say now. That's like "I'm gonna give up hookers and blow . . . in four months." You wouldn't believe that, would you? Why they would we believe all the Democraps saying now they won't vote Democrap in four months?

These Democraps will eventually come back to the filthy, stinky, perverted flock that is the Democrap party. They will hold their nose and vote for Joey Showers, or whoever else may be on the ballot.

This is gonna be a very close election, even putting aside what will be a nuclear Armageddon of vote fraud from the Democraps.

Posted by: Elric Blade at July 18, 2024 11:17 AM (iFTx/)

75 Should we make up the butthurt list:

People upset that the number one issue isn't abortion.
People upset it wasn't De Santis
People that don't like Vance
People that never really liked Trump.
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Unity ticket. MAGA. But first you gotta suck my dick.

Can't seem to figure this one out, can you, little buddy?

Posted by: Ribbed at July 18, 2024 11:17 AM (Ectld)

76 >>> 41

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If they're not willing to breakdown doors, then I guess we're just fucked.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:11 AM (GBKbO)

Can we use Cheeto as a battering ram? I'm confident in the density of her noggin.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 11:17 AM (VavZF)

77 I want to know what anyone will do, if and probably *when*, most if not all of the same states kick out the R observers, temporarily stop counting, and barricade themselves in their buildings.

Don't forget threatening to shoot anyone that shows up and wants to watch the vote count!

Posted by: Lunatic Sherrif of Maricopa at July 18, 2024 11:18 AM (oZhjI)

78 If you are an incurable optimist, you can add VA (13) and NH (4) to the list, but I think that VA is too full of committed progressives whose standard of living is entirely dependent on the federal budget, and they will fight to keep their cash cow. NH is simply too flooded by Massholes to have any chance.
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While I am also skeptical of our chances in those two, you speak with far too much assurance of conditions there. Especially VA. Yes, there is the Wen in Nova, but there are a hell of a lot of Americans elsewhere. I lived most of my life in VA, and it's far from hopeless.

Posted by: Eeyore at July 18, 2024 11:18 AM (1bNHn)

79 66 I have never voted early but this year I think I will just to pad the vote early.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at July 18, 2024 11:16 AM (17s+e)

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I voted early in 2012 because I was worked the polls for the county and helped little old ladies cast their votes (one old black lady demanded to know where Obama's name was, hit it, and just walked away...I wasn't supposed to touch anything, but I did press the submit button for her).

I do like voting on voting day, though. I live in a small rural county now, so I imagine my voting experience will be less long than in 2020 when I still lived in Charleston County.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:18 AM (GBKbO)

80 I want to know what anyone will do, if and probably *when*, most if not all of the same states kick out the R observers, temporarily stop counting, and barricade themselves in their buildings.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 11:10 AM (VavZF)

You don't expect us to work do you?
-GOPe

Posted by: Darth Randall at July 18, 2024 11:18 AM (f1kZG)

81 Not recerencing the DeSantis folks here, that seems more levelheaded. The ones on X are not.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 18, 2024 11:18 AM (xjTDL)

82 It's supposed to be raining here but it isn't. I'd rather have a donut, please.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket

but do you want a stale one?

Posted by: BruceWayne at July 18, 2024 11:19 AM (CIS44)

83 >>> NEVER forget. There are MORE Democratic voters than Republican. ALWAYS. The trick is to get all Reps to vote and hope Dems are not energized to vote.
Polls DO NOT matter!

Scott Pressler posted recently about how he's pushing for more voter registration at gun stores. It baffled me that not every pro 2A gun owner is registered, but they aren't. The people like Pressler, finding the easy but overlooked voters, will be the major heroes of 2024.

Posted by: LizLem at July 18, 2024 11:19 AM (QAK8m)

84 Should we make up the butthurt list:

People upset that the number one issue isn't abortion.
People upset it wasn't De Santis
People that don't like Vance
People that never really liked Trump.

Am I missing any?
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 18, 2024 11:09 AM

People who don't think catsup is a viable condiment on hot dogs.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 18, 2024 11:19 AM (g07/a)

85 I am rather miffed that the pollen count is as high as it is... do I get a cookie now?
Posted by: redbanzai at July 18, 2024 11:12 AM (YTCvj)

Yesterday, Bluebell promised us all cookies if we behave ourselves while Ace is at the eye doctor's.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 18, 2024 11:19 AM (v6JzV)

86 71 They seem to have been gilded at the national level.

Took me a minute. Someone applied gold leaf to them?
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:16 AM (xCA6C)

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Eh...gelded.

Don't hate too hard. I am illiterate and just bang on the keyboard until the red squiggled go away.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:19 AM (GBKbO)

87
Now, why would a guy who made a vast fortune gutting the American industrial heartland and exporting it to China hate the guy who documented the devastating impact that policy had on the middle and working class?

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 18, 2024 11:14 AM

Well put. 'Staples' devastated every Main Street USA print shop and stationery store.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at July 18, 2024 11:20 AM (RKVpM)

88 It will be hard to convince me otherwise many of the states Trump lost were all fraud.

oh and it can be lunch time

Posted by: Skip at July 18, 2024 11:20 AM (d0HiT)

89 14 NEVER forget. There are MORE Democratic voters than Republican. ALWAYS. The trick is to get all Reps to vote and hope Dems are not energized to vote.
Polls DO NOT matter!
Posted by: The Doctor at July 18, 2024 11:06 AM (qNzP3)
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No. There are MORE Democratic BALLOTS.

Posted by: Eeyore at July 18, 2024 11:20 AM (1bNHn)

90 It's supposed to be raining here but it isn't. I'd rather have a donut, please.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket

but do you want a stale one?
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 18, 2024 11:19 AM

I'm happy to freshen one up for you.

Posted by: Ariana Grande at July 18, 2024 11:20 AM (g07/a)

91 53 So, since there's not much info about it, can we assume Winnie Xi Pooh hasn't been incapacitated by a stroke?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 18, 2024 11:14 AM (0eaVi

Seems like the kind of story Xi could disprove effortlessly if it's not true. So, (a) it's true; or (b) it's a subterfuge to smoke out internal opposition or a smoke screen/distraction for a certain reunification venture.

Posted by: Tye Juan at July 18, 2024 11:20 AM (goiuH)

92 AZ, CO, NM, PA, and probably GA are solidly Republican states - it's just a matter of whether Dems are able to continue the cheating that's been going on for decades.

Remember that the steal was stopped in 2016. Expect the good guys to have a few tricks up their sleeves. The Trump team has already talked about a number of things. It's reasonable to expect the military to be involved - perhaps detecting and defeating election fraud activities that use the Internet.

Remember also that there are hints that the 2020 steal was ALLOWED, and planned for, for reasons that may become clear during the next Trump administration. Trump has spoken of Biden's term as his own "2nd term" in some respect, and Speaker Johnson has said he considers himself a "wartime Speaker".

You have to conclude that either the Speaker is delusional, or that there's an actual war going on. Let's remember how Trump described COVID as an attack. The courts recognize that a state of war exists without a declaration if we are attacked.

Posted by: MrExcitement at July 18, 2024 11:20 AM (hOOi9)

93 Cheat if you need to. The end justifies the means (pretty much in all things) but most notably in politics.

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at July 18, 2024 11:21 AM (YIxO9)

94 60 I guess takinfninspirstion fromnAthens, TN, is too much to ask for.
Posted by: tankdemon at July 18, 2024 11:15 AM (B0G6a)

I agree. The media will shriek about it but normal people don't care.

Posted by: NR Pax at July 18, 2024 11:22 AM (lXoJ5)

95 57 It’s been fun to note the never trumpers outside the newly unified Republican Party and realizing they know that they’ll never be invited back in. And then remembering that the left hates them too.
Posted by: Tom Servo

We're doing just fine! Tons of readers, supporters and influence! In fact, it's better now, because we have the freedom to tell the truth WITHOUT the pressure of supporting a candidate we don't believe in! In fact, we wouldn't come back even if you asked us!

(Please, though, seriously...put Nikki, Jeb!, and Mitt back in power so we can come back and people will at least pretend to care about us again)

Posted by: The Lincoln Project, The Bulwark, NRO, etc at July 18, 2024 11:22 AM (JCZqz)

96 Biden’s about to be dumped because every appearance and interview he’s done since the debate has just dug the hole deeper and deeper. He’s so bad no one much even notices the daily dementia, like yesterday when called Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin “that black man.”

Posted by: Tom Servo at July 18, 2024 11:22 AM (S6gqv)

97 Vance was a brilliant pick. He absolutely solidified PA, MI, WI. He has added to the ticket.
Vance's movie is trending on Netflix. He is a sunny speaker a lot like Reagan. People just like him. Young voters identify with him. His story is uplifting.
Contrast this with the doom sayers on the blue side. All they have is negatives.
His speech last night was incredible.
I know one is not supposed to fall in love with politicians but I think he is genuine. I am hoping for 12 years to right the course of the ship.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 18, 2024 11:22 AM (t/2Uw)

98 91 I'm going with (b) right now. Unfortunately.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 18, 2024 11:22 AM (v6JzV)

99 I am butthurt that a prime Britney Spears didn't blow me.

But I live with it, and move on.

Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at July 18, 2024 11:22 AM (ufFY8)

100 OMG nooooooo!

Great: Former Interior Secretary Worries Trump Return Would See "Climate Progress" Unraveled

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at July 18, 2024 11:16 AM (L/fGl)

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"Climate Progress' == Economic Collapse.

And we can be going and unraveling Economic Collapse!

Posted by: ShainS -- Trump 2024, Now #1 With a Bullet! at July 18, 2024 11:22 AM (qC/Q1)

101 It's supposed to be raining here but it isn't. I'd rather have a donut, please.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket

but do you want a stale one?
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 18, 2024 11:19 AM

I'm happy to freshen one up for you.
Posted by: Ariana Grande at July 18, 2024 11:20 AM (g07/a)
_________

"Oh, Chasen and I have a very special donut hole for you!"

-- Pete Bootyjuice

Posted by: Elric Blade at July 18, 2024 11:22 AM (iFTx/)

102 *can we assume Winnie Xi Pooh hasn't been incapacitated by a stroke?*

No shot. Dog bite.
Woof woof, not bang bang.

Posted by: Yeah. It's a Seinfeld reference at July 18, 2024 11:23 AM (RN4EI)

103 >>> 82 It's supposed to be raining here but it isn't. I'd rather have a donut, please.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket

but do you want a stale one?
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 18, 2024 11:19 AM (CIS44)

How stale? Only a day or so dry can be microwaved, but any that have strange fuzz or move at all go to the Patriot Front.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 11:23 AM (VavZF)

104 What could possibly go wrong?

Paris Mayor Defies E. Coli Threats to Swim In Seine River To Show The Water Is Safe Ahead Of 2024 Olympics

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at July 18, 2024 11:23 AM (L/fGl)

105 >>AZ, CO, NM, PA, and probably GA are solidly Republican states - it's just a matter of whether Dems are able to continue the cheating that's been going on for decades

CO is 100% mail-in voting. It will go Democrat because there are enough ballots floating around the Postal Service to ensure that.

Posted by: Lizzy at July 18, 2024 11:23 AM (+oRno)

106 Trump has spoken of Biden's term as his own "2nd term" in some respect, and Speaker Johnson has said he considers himself a "wartime Speaker".

I am encouraged that this campaign is speaking in Godfather references. We can only hope there will be a horse's head in someone's bed. Or a horse's ass. The Dems have those in abundance.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:23 AM (xCA6C)

107 Imagine what the vote totals would look like if we had the vote security of even some place like Iraq - have to vote in person your finger gets dyed purple...

I suspect it would look something like this...https://tinyurl.com/bdf62ze3

Posted by: 18-1 at July 18, 2024 11:24 AM (oZhjI)

108 104 What could possibly go wrong?

Paris Mayor Defies E. Coli Threats to Swim In Seine River To Show The Water Is Safe Ahead Of 2024 Olympics
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at July 18, 2024 11:23 AM (L/fGl)

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Headlines from the future:

"Paris mayor is dead following ironic hit by stray gunfire from illegal immigrant gang while swimming in the Seine. The Seine was actually quite clean."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:24 AM (GBKbO)

109 Biden’s about to be dumped because every appearance and interview he’s done since the debate has just dug the hole deeper and deeper. He’s so bad no one much even notices the daily dementia, like yesterday when called Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin “that black man.”

Posted by: Tom Servo at July 18, 2024 11:22 AM (S6gqv)

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Next you'll be telling me that F. Joe referred to himself as the first black female VP.

Wait, wut?

Posted by: ShainS -- Trump 2024, Now #1 With a Bullet! at July 18, 2024 11:24 AM (qC/Q1)

110 Paris Mayor Defies E. Coli Threats to Swim In Seine River To Show The Water Is Safe Ahead Of 2024 Olympics
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

I hear they're banning hijabs from the Olympics.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 18, 2024 11:24 AM (v6JzV)

111 Seems like the kind of story Xi could disprove effortlessly if it's not true. So, (a) it's true; or (b) it's a subterfuge to smoke out internal opposition or a smoke screen/distraction for a certain reunification venture.
Posted by: Tye Juan at July 18, 2024 11:20 AM (goiuH)

Considering all the info I've found is from Asian social media sites, it makes me wonder why the legitimate (hee hee) press isn't covering it.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 18, 2024 11:24 AM (0eaVi)

112 "Paris Mayor Defies E. Coli Threats to Swim In Seine River To Show The Water Is Safe Ahead Of 2024 Olympics"

Wait. Are they holding the Paris Olympic swimming competitions in the Seine?

Posted by: Ribbed at July 18, 2024 11:24 AM (Ectld)

113 Then acquire more ballots in CO and manufacture votes!

The GOP needs to turn into a machine as it was in 1994, with a vote manufacturing division and a skull cracking division. Otherwise, no one will ever take it seriously.

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at July 18, 2024 11:25 AM (YIxO9)

114 >>> 91 53 So, since there's not much info about it, can we assume Winnie Xi Pooh hasn't been incapacitated by a stroke? Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 18, 2024 11:14 AM (0eaVi
Seems like the kind of story Xi could disprove effortlessly if it's not true. So, (a) it's true; or (b) it's a subterfuge to smoke out internal opposition or a smoke screen/distraction for a certain reunification venture.
Posted by: Tye Juan at July 18, 2024 11:20 AM (goiuH)

He needs to pull a Putin, go out there and have a photo op shirtless, riding a giant panda. It's the only way to be sure he's well.

Posted by: LizLem at July 18, 2024 11:25 AM (QAK8m)

115 Agree with you completely, CBD - Winston Wolf(e)'s words MUST be heeded.

Although I have to wonder, what should the Style Guide terminology be for the equivalent mutuality the 'ettes should hold off on?

Nevermind. I denounce myself.

Posted by: Doof at July 18, 2024 11:25 AM (RhGG0)

116 114 He needs to pull a Putin, go out there and have a photo op shirtless, riding a giant panda. It's the only way to be sure he's well.
Posted by: LizLem at July 18, 2024 11:25 AM (QAK8m)

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Does China have rhinos? Because riding a rhino seems so much cooler.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:25 AM (GBKbO)

117 How long will the Biden funeral last?

Posted by: Get out your calendars at July 18, 2024 11:26 AM (RN4EI)

118 There is no way Shapiro could be either the nominee or VP pick. Not in this environment. He's Jewish, it will not be allowed.

Posted by: mpfs, Jooish Spy Dolphin reporting for duty at July 18, 2024 11:26 AM (c4NPH)

119 53 So, since there's not much info about it, can we assume Winnie Xi Pooh hasn't been incapacitated by a stroke?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 18, 2024 11:14 AM (0eaVi)
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Give him a break. He built my house.

Posted by: Eeyore at July 18, 2024 11:26 AM (1bNHn)

120 Oh, this is the worst-looking hat I ever saw. What, when you buy a hat like this I bet you get a free bowl of soup, huh?

[looks at Mitt Romney, who's wearing the same hat]

Oh, it looks good on you though.

Posted by: Al Czervik at July 18, 2024 11:26 AM (Aqu9a)

121 112 "Paris Mayor Defies E. Coli Threats to Swim In Seine River To Show The Water Is Safe Ahead Of 2024 Olympics"

Wait. Are they holding the Paris Olympic swimming competitions in the Seine?
Posted by: Ribbed at July 18, 2024 11:24 AM (Ectld)

The long course ones...regular swimming events are in a pool...

Posted by: Nova Local at July 18, 2024 11:26 AM (exHjb)

122 >>Great: Former Interior Secretary Worries Trump Return Would See "Climate Progress" Unraveled

This is news, some guy/gal worries about something that may or may not happen in the future?

When the MSM gets around to analyzing why their profession is dying they should look at all the "news" stories that are about future possibilities and mind-reading. Not news.

Posted by: Lizzy at July 18, 2024 11:26 AM (+oRno)

123 Wait. Are they holding the Paris Olympic swimming competitions in the Seine?
Posted by: Ribbed at July 18, 2024 11:24 AM (Ectld)

Yes. Some events, I think.
They spent $1b cleaning it up!?!

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at July 18, 2024 11:26 AM (ufFY8)

124 Seems like the kind of story Xi could disprove effortlessly if it's not true. So, (a) it's true; or (b) it's a subterfuge to smoke out internal opposition or a smoke screen/distraction for a certain reunification venture.

Your analysis seems correct. I don't know about the reunification venture, but it could be to find out who's not completely on Team Pooh. As you say, it would be a simple thing to refute, and the fact that he hasn't done it is intriguing.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:26 AM (xCA6C)

125 >>> 94 60 I guess takinfninspirstion fromnAthens, TN, is too much to ask for.
Posted by: tankdemon at July 18, 2024 11:15 AM (B0G6a)

I agree. The media will shriek about it but normal people don't care.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 18, 2024 11:22 AM (lXoJ5)

In light of recent events, I found that conversation with the pre-29 ladies that AtC shared to be very interesting. We keep talking about Donny Two Scoops pulling off the masks...

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 11:26 AM (VavZF)

126 How long will the Biden funeral last?
Posted by: Get out your calendars

I thought it already started.

Posted by: mpfs, Jooish Spy Dolphin reporting for duty at July 18, 2024 11:26 AM (c4NPH)

127 Does China have rhinos? Because riding a rhino seems so much cooler.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:25 AM (GBKbO)

Pangolins are bad ass.

Posted by: Napoleon XIV at July 18, 2024 11:27 AM (AiZBA)

128
The GOP needs to turn into a machine as it was in 1994, with a vote manufacturing division and a skull cracking division. Otherwise, no one will ever take it seriously.

A big part of the reason Shrub won in '00 was because a group of Republicans physically stopped a leftwing group from taking the ballots into a isolated room to "count" them to their hearts content.

Compare that to Lake's election where the local Sheriff took the ballots to a secured facility with no witnesses and threatened to straight up murder anyone that showed up to observe. Note the "count" then gave Abortion Mouse the votes she needed to win. Shocking I know...

Posted by: 18-1 at July 18, 2024 11:27 AM (oZhjI)

129 I agree with Tom Serrvo. Biden forgetting Lloyd Austin's name and calling him that black man was the final straw.
It will be Kamala.
Bet she's breathing a sigh of relief that she doesn't have to debate Vance.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 18, 2024 11:28 AM (t/2Uw)

130 Although I have to wonder, what should the Style Guide terminology be for the equivalent mutuality the 'ettes should hold off on?

Nevermind. I denounce myself.

Posted by: Doof at July 18, 2024 11:25 AM (RhGG0)

*Raises hand*

Posted by: Long tongued carpet cleaner at July 18, 2024 11:28 AM (ufFY8)

131 the Style Guide terminology be for the equivalent mutuality the 'ettes should hold off on

How quickly we have forgotten Election Night 2016.

Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at July 18, 2024 11:28 AM (zdLoL)

132 >>> 91 53 So, since there's not much info about it, can we assume Winnie Xi Pooh hasn't been incapacitated by a stroke?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 18, 2024 11:14 AM (0eaVi

Seems like the kind of story Xi could disprove effortlessly if it's not true. So, (a) it's true; or (b) it's a subterfuge to smoke out internal opposition or a smoke screen/distraction for a certain reunification venture.
Posted by: Tye Juan at July 18, 2024 11:20 AM (goiuH)

>>> 98 91 I'm going with (b) right now. Unfortunately.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 18, 2024 11:22 AM (v6JzV)

Yeah, probably (b).

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 11:28 AM (VavZF)

133 129 I agree with Tom Serrvo. Biden forgetting Lloyd Austin's name and calling him that black man was the final straw.
It will be Kamala.
Bet she's breathing a sigh of relief that she doesn't have to debate Vance.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 18, 2024 11:28 AM (t/2Uw)

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What in Joe Biden's character makes you think he'll give up power?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:28 AM (GBKbO)

134 Donald Trump is obviously willing to do the work...he just needs us to go along! -CBD.

As i said, you may recall....

You make it sound like Trump has been doing something for the last few years! I'm shocked that you would believe this. I have been reliably informed that he has done NOTHING to lay the ground work for this election! He has been playing golf and running his mouth but doing NOTHING to ensure that he has the broad coalition necessary to win.
/s

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at July 18, 2024 11:28 AM (4XwPj)

135 Does China have rhinos? Because riding a rhino seems so much cooler.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:25 AM (GBKbO)

Max Boot?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 18, 2024 11:29 AM (0eaVi)

136 Headlines from the future:

"Paris mayor is dead following ironic hit by stray gunfire from illegal immigrant gang while swimming in the Seine. The Seine was actually quite clean."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:24 AM

I would laugh really hard and inappropriately at that.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 18, 2024 11:29 AM (kgE5c)

137 Pangolins are bad ass.
Posted by: Napoleon XIV at July 18, 2024 11:27 AM

Penguins are perverted, and smell like *ss.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 18, 2024 11:29 AM (g07/a)

138 The Democrats only need to "fortify" the vote in the cities of Philadelphia, Atlanta, Detroit, Phoenix, Milwaukee, and Las Vegas.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 18, 2024 11:06 AM (9yUzE)

Inner city precincts where the bullshit accusation of, "Racist!" prevails.
Posted by: davidt

This is why Trump's inroads in the black community really worry Dems. If they've been doing shenanigans in large blue metro inner cities, they've been using ballots of low propensity black (mostly male) voters. If these men suddenly are interested in voting for Trump, a large block of free Dem votes suddenly vanishes. It's easy to have someone fill in the Dem spots on an otherwise legitimate ballot for someone that doesn't vote. It's much tougher, and more likely to be caught, if you’re making completely fraudulent ballots for non-existent people.

Posted by: Moron Analyst at July 18, 2024 11:29 AM (JCZqz)

139 Brian Nichols: BNS 873: Why Do People Trust Experts Without Thinking?

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Well, if you're going to trust experts you have to do it without thinking.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at July 18, 2024 11:29 AM (L/fGl)

140 Does China have rhinos? Because riding a rhino seems so much cooler.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:25 AM (GBKbO)

Warhammer has Bear Cavalry (yes the Russian faction uses them).

I know there must be some fantasy faction that has Rhino Cavalry...

Posted by: 18-1 at July 18, 2024 11:30 AM (oZhjI)

141 69 Am I missing any?

Oh, that one guy complaining about us discussing the ever-growing USSS screwups because it was stepping on his pontificating about religion
Posted by: guy who always posts in the wrong thread at July 18, 2024 11:16 AM (Y1sOo)
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You really want religious conservatives to go away? That's equivalent to having a "Re-Elect Biden/Harris" sticker on your car.

Posted by: Eeyore at July 18, 2024 11:30 AM (1bNHn)

142 The Conservative base of Donald Trump's support must not fall into the trap of 2022. We must fight hard for every vote, and we must continue to attack the foundations of a Democrat party that is hellbent on the destruction of traditional America. If we relax...we will lose.
++++
'tis always been true,

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at July 18, 2024 11:30 AM (HnUIn)

143 I assume we've already covered that fact that Trump's granddaughter Kai is a cutey.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:30 AM (xCA6C)

144 Peter Navarro was on fire last night and so good to see it! The families of the 13 killed in Afghanistan was extremely powerful.

I've volunteered to work the polls in November. Colorado is a loser but I feel compelled to do whatever I can.

Posted by: Cheri at July 18, 2024 11:30 AM (oiNtH)

145 >>> 128
The GOP needs to turn into a machine as it was in 1994, with a vote manufacturing division and a skull cracking division. Otherwise, no one will ever take it seriously.
==
A big part of the reason Shrub won in '00 was because a group of Republicans physically stopped a leftwing group from taking the ballots into a isolated room to "count" them to their hearts content.

Compare that to Lake's election where the local Sheriff took the ballots to a secured facility with no witnesses and threatened to straight up murder anyone that showed up to observe. Note the "count" then gave Abortion Mouse the votes she needed to win. Shocking I know...
Posted by: 18-1 at July 18, 2024 11:27 AM (oZhjI)

But I have been assured that Kari Lake is a big loser because she was not a quality candidate.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 11:30 AM (VavZF)

146 This is why Trump's inroads in the black community really worry Dems. If they've been doing shenanigans in large blue metro inner cities, they've been using ballots of low propensity black (mostly male) voters. If these men suddenly are interested in voting for Trump, a large block of free Dem votes suddenly vanishes. It's easy to have someone fill in the Dem spots on an otherwise legitimate ballot for someone that doesn't vote. It's much tougher, and more likely to be caught, if you’re making completely fraudulent ballots for non-existent people.
Posted by: Moron Analyst at

Or a large number show up to vote and their votes have already been cast, like the Houston DA, and then things get real sporty

Posted by: BruceWayne at July 18, 2024 11:30 AM (CIS44)

147 I assume we've already covered that fact that Trump's granddaughter Kai is a cutey.

Ok Trump...I'll give you another debate.

The one rule is I get to sniff Kai first.

Deal?

Posted by: Joe Biden at July 18, 2024 11:31 AM (oZhjI)

148 "This is why Trump's inroads in the black community really worry Dems. If they've been doing shenanigans in large blue metro inner cities, they've been using ballots of low propensity black voters."

Guess they should have thought of that before they took all their free handouts and gave them to the South American illegals.

Posted by: Ribbed at July 18, 2024 11:31 AM (iFMeW)

149 Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at July 18, 2024 11:28 AM (4XwPj)

I have no doubt Trump was working hard. I am unsure whether he was focusing on the correct things...like vote fraud!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo...liberal esthete at July 18, 2024 11:31 AM (BPViE)

150 I fear too many conservatives are eyeing each other's dicks already . . . .

Posted by: Elric Blade at July 18, 2024 11:31 AM (iFTx/)

151 What in Joe Biden's character makes you think he'll give up power?

I saw it put very well in that Axios article I cited. It's the difference between being treated as a hero for doing what's best for the country (really just the party) and not getting a presidential library.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:31 AM (xCA6C)

152 Shapiro's not dumb enough to take the VP spot on a losing ticket.
There is no way the ads can defend what they have done to the country. The only things they are proposing affect very small groups of voters. They have essentially lost the middle class.
I hope they spend 40 yrs in the wilderness.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 18, 2024 11:32 AM (t/2Uw)

153 >>> 122 >>Great: Former Interior Secretary Worries Trump Return Would See "Climate Progress" Unraveled

This is news, some guy/gal worries about something that may or may not happen in the future?

When the MSM gets around to analyzing why their profession is dying they should look at all the "news" stories that are about future possibilities and mind-reading. Not news.
Posted by: Lizzy at July 18, 2024 11:26 AM (+oRno)

Has anyone offered to help xhe/xer/it glue itself to a highway to protest?

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 11:32 AM (VavZF)

154 Totally could be 72 again! But a cornered cat is at it's most dangerous. They soon got Tricky who they hated as much as they hate DJT

Posted by: Bickle at July 18, 2024 11:32 AM (Og9ZN)

155 Peter Navarro was on fire last night and so good to see it! The families of the 13 killed in Afghanistan was extremely powerful.

Make him the head of the FBI and a whole division of new hires from red state law enforcement to arrest the J6 Gestapo...

Posted by: 18-1 at July 18, 2024 11:32 AM (oZhjI)

156 How is Trump/Vance polling against Kamala ?

Posted by: runner at July 18, 2024 11:32 AM (V13WU)

157 "A big part of the reason Shrub won in '00 was because a group of Republicans physically stopped a leftwing group from taking the ballots into a isolated room to "count" them to their hearts content."

I remember this. Saw the video on Fox, but shown only once that I know of. People banging on the door and windows as the crooks tried to pull their shit.

Posted by: davidt at July 18, 2024 11:33 AM (SYTee)

158 No way the Ds, not ads, can defend..
I hate autocucumber. It is illiterate.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 18, 2024 11:33 AM (t/2Uw)

159 151 What in Joe Biden's character makes you think he'll give up power?

I saw it put very well in that Axios article I cited. It's the difference between being treated as a hero for doing what's best for the country (really just the party) and not getting a presidential library.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:31 AM (xCA6C)

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That does not sound like concerns for Biden.

He's been looked down on by the political establishment his whole life as a dummy (reportedly). Becoming president was the ultimate affirmation of his own sense of self.

Resigning (or merely stepping away from the nomination that he's earned) goes against that framework of a man who sees himself as the underdog who fought his whole life for respect.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:33 AM (GBKbO)

160 There is a car at the Metro parking lot that proudly has a Biden/Harris bumper sticker. Most of the Biden voters have disappeared their bumper stickers a year or two ago. Its funny how dense some people are.

Posted by: Pudinhead at July 18, 2024 11:33 AM (n17eQ)

161 >>> 146 This is why Trump's inroads in the black community really worry Dems. If they've been doing shenanigans in large blue metro inner cities, they've been using ballots of low propensity black (mostly male) voters. If these men suddenly are interested in voting for Trump, a large block of free Dem votes suddenly vanishes. It's easy to have someone fill in the Dem spots on an otherwise legitimate ballot for someone that doesn't vote. It's much tougher, and more likely to be caught, if you’re making completely fraudulent ballots for non-existent people.
Posted by: Moron Analyst at

Or a large number show up to vote and their votes have already been cast, like the Houston DA, and then things get real sporty
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 18, 2024 11:30 AM (CIS44)

LOL

"What the fck do you mean, I already voted, mfcker?!"

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 11:34 AM (VavZF)

162 You've all been to County, you know the drill.

Posted by: Winston Wolfe at July 18, 2024 11:34 AM (g07/a)

163 I grew up occasionally swimming in the Charles river, both above and below Auburndale. Pollution concerns tend to be overstated.

Posted by: From about That Time at July 18, 2024 11:34 AM (4780s)

164 Great post, CBD. We can never sit on our laurels or take for granted that which looks good at the present moment. The Democrats cheat, and they cheat big. I desperately worry that their fraud machine is going to do exactly the same thing it did in 2020, and now they have the added bonus of possibly millions of illegals voting. We already know they've passed out voter registrations to illegal aliens that have come through just since Biden stole the last election. I worry very much about it. Why can't we have honest elections? If only we didn't have to fight their massive fraud machine every. stinking. election.

Posted by: Lady in Black at July 18, 2024 11:34 AM (mupln)

165 I hope they spend 40 yrs in the wilderness.

The last time they were in this position, we got Dukakis in a tank and had 12 years of GOP rule (it should have been more). They did some soul searching after that, and we got Clinton.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:35 AM (xCA6C)

166 144 Peter Navarro was on fire last night and so good to see it! The families of the 13 killed in Afghanistan was extremely powerful.

I've volunteered to work the polls in November. Colorado is a loser but I feel compelled to do whatever I can.
Posted by: Cheri at July 18, 2024 11:30 AM (oiNtH)

If you have early voting, they need folks for every day of those early voting days. In VA 2021, I found errors on ballot giving on an early vote day that got nipped in the bud b/c Youngkin paid for R volunteers at NoVa early voting spots. My ballot would not have counted if I hadn't pointed out they gave me literally the wrong one...and I let the Rs know they were giving out the wrong one so they could contest that morning, 4 weeks out from the actual day...

Posted by: Nova Local at July 18, 2024 11:35 AM (exHjb)

167 How is Trump/Vance polling against Kamala ?
Posted by: runner at July 18, 2024 11:32 AM

Last poll I saw had Trump 44/Biden 42
Trump49/Harris39

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 18, 2024 11:35 AM (t/2Uw)

168 Trump was headed toward reelection in late 2019 too, and then... Bad people do bad things. Scared, bad people do really bad things.

Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 18, 2024 11:35 AM (MZ+PY)

169 I have hope for the first time in almost 2 years.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison,
===
Well, there it is.... we're doomed.

Posted by: Jinx Madison does it again at July 18, 2024 11:35 AM (R//Ox)

170 Does China have rhinos? Because riding a rhino seems so much cooler.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis

If he did, would he be Xi Xi Rider?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at July 18, 2024 11:35 AM (L/fGl)

171 Has anyone offered to help xhe/xer/it glue itself to a highway to protest?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket

Cleat her to a tree.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, deplorable clown at July 18, 2024 11:35 AM (qZEuM)

172 What in Joe Biden's character makes you think he'll give up power?

Not if Jill and Hunter have any say in it and they do.

Posted by: Cheri at July 18, 2024 11:35 AM (oiNtH)

173
"What the fck do you mean, I already voted, mfcker?!"

It was a few thousand people in the last election but the Republicans did nothing with it. Obviously each case of "but you already voted" is one of two things:

1) Absolute idiots forgetting they voted

2) Vote fraud

And I'm guessing #1 is a pretty small number

Posted by: 18-1 at July 18, 2024 11:36 AM (oZhjI)

174 This is news, some guy/gal worries about something that may or may not happen in the future?

When the MSM gets around to analyzing why their profession is dying they should look at all the "news" stories that are about future possibilities and mind-reading. Not news.

Posted by: Lizzy at July 18, 2024 11:26 AM (+oRno)

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

[As reminded by a commenter yesterday about El Rushbo mentioning Ace:]

* Ace's 2013 classic "The MacGuffinization of American Politics" has entered the chat *

acecomments.mu.nu/?post=345514

Posted by: ShainS -- Trump 2024, Now #1 With a Bullet! at July 18, 2024 11:36 AM (qC/Q1)

175 How is Trump/Vance polling against Kamala ?

Posted by: runner at July 18, 2024 11:32 AM

If there any polls with that race out there they are complete garbage. Got to give it at least a week to shake down to get towards the real numbers.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 18, 2024 11:36 AM (QNSds)

176 172 What in Joe Biden's character makes you think he'll give up power?

Not if Jill and Hunter have any say in it and they do.
Posted by: Cheri at July 18, 2024 11:35 AM (oiNtH)

=======

Never mind them, even.

Joe himself. What's in his character to give up power?

Jill and Hunter make it worse, but Joe himself is enough.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:36 AM (GBKbO)

177 I still think Biden stays. He is way to arrogant, and has nothing to gain by leaving.

If he does, I think it will be Harris with either Cooper or Bashear. Thos two have no national future with the Dems anyway, outside of random cabinet appointments.

Posted by: Nick in Tallahassee at July 18, 2024 11:36 AM (aVudl)

178 >What in Joe Biden's character makes you think he'll give up power?

"Drop out of the race or we kill Beau again," might do it.

Posted by: davidt at July 18, 2024 11:37 AM (SYTee)

179 I tried swimming in the East River.

Posted by: Kramer at July 18, 2024 11:37 AM (Aqu9a)

180 What in Joe Biden's character makes you think he'll give up power?

I saw it put very well in that Axios article I cited. It's the difference between being treated as a hero for doing what's best for the country (really just the party) and not getting a presidential library.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:31 AM (xCA6C)

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That does not sound like concerns for Biden.

Resigning (or merely stepping away from the nomination that he's earned) goes against that framework of a man who sees himself as the underdog who fought his whole life for respect.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:33 AM (GBKbO)
_______

Add to that the fact that he's been screeching for weeks that "hell no, I won't go!" It's harder to back down from this than it would have been weeks ago if he took a less aggressive approach. He put himself in a box. I don't see any option for him other than to keep doubling down.

The (fake) covid thing is interesting in that it gives him some semblance of an out. But I think it's more designed to make him look sympathetic and get him out of the spotlight for a few weeks.

Posted by: Elric Blade at July 18, 2024 11:37 AM (iFTx/)

181 All those speeches at the RNC. So many great lines. But what's Trump gonna do about any of it? Slowing the flood of illegals and building some wall isn't enough, sound pro USA economic policy isn't enough, opening oil leases and drilling isn't enough. All those are great, but the action that will turn the tide of corruption in our govt and the existential threat to America is draining the G-damned swamp, the promise Trump failed on miserably his first term. On day ONE sweeping reforms to every alphabet agency under his control - EVERY one. Purge. And ignore every damn trick the Dems try to pull on him, not go along like a dudus (Mueller). Don't diddle at the edges with fluff that gets undone the instant the Dems steal another election.

Posted by: Son of Dad at July 18, 2024 11:37 AM (8JB5s)

182 111 Seems like the kind of story Xi could disprove effortlessly if it's not true. So, (a) it's true; or (b) it's a subterfuge to smoke out internal opposition or a smoke screen/distraction for a certain reunification venture.
Posted by: Tye Juan at July 18, 2024 11:20 AM (goiuH)

Considering all the info I've found is from Asian social media sites, it makes me wonder why the legitimate (hee hee) press isn't covering it.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 18, 2024 11:24 AM (0eaVi)

I'm sure their CIA handlers have reassured them it's a nonstory, misinformation, conspiracy theory.

Posted by: Tye Juan at July 18, 2024 11:37 AM (goiuH)

183 When Trump wins he needs to pull a Billy Jeff Clenis and fire all of the US attorney generals and replace with solid and loyal people. DAY ONE.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at July 18, 2024 11:37 AM (17s+e)

184 Watch the court cases in swing states. I believe so far Wisconsin and Michigan have gone against us.

This is what happened in 2020 in the last 10 weeks and it was startling. And it decided the election before an in-person vote was ever cast.

Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 11:38 AM (Yz09k)

185 Last poll I saw had Trump 44/Biden 42
Trump49/Harris39
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 18, 2024 11:35 AM (t/2Uw)

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Damn but there are a lot of stupid effing people in this country.

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 18, 2024 11:38 AM (DRSnL)

186 I think Biden will eventually be forced out, but it will take time.

Posted by: Ribbed at July 18, 2024 11:38 AM (Ectld)

187 I saw it put very well in that Axios article I cited. It's the difference between being treated as a hero for doing what's best for the country (really just the party) and not getting a presidential library.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:31 AM (xCA6C)

========

That does not sound like concerns for Biden.

He's been looked down on by the political establishment his whole life as a dummy (reportedly). Becoming president was the ultimate affirmation of his own sense of self.

Resigning (or merely stepping away from the nomination that he's earned) goes against that framework of a man who sees himself as the underdog who fought his whole life for respect.

Becoming president was affirming, but having the entire country hate you (his own party, not just us) would be the ultimate rebuke. He and Jill are still burning from Obama's condescension and if he doesn't play the statesman and step away, Obama wins. That would be unbearable for him (and Jill).

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:38 AM (xCA6C)

188 I think it will be Trump in a landslide. Cheating or not.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at July 18, 2024 11:38 AM (/U5Yz)

189 What in Joe Biden's character makes you think he'll give up power?

Not if Jill and Hunter have any say in it and they do.

Posted by: Cheri at July 18, 2024 11:35 AM (oiNtH)

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Unless they Epstein him, I think he'll be the nominee now (and then I'll have to admit that TJM was right all along!).

No way they can bypass Kumala, but she's too far behind Trump at this point -- faring worse than even F. Joe Mugabe himself.

Posted by: ShainS -- Trump 2024, Now #1 With a Bullet! at July 18, 2024 11:38 AM (qC/Q1)

190 >>> 122 >>Great: Former Interior Secretary Worries Trump Return Would See "Climate Progress" Unraveled
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'Unraveled'...like turbine blades unraveling?

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 18, 2024 11:39 AM (XeU6L)

191 *179 I tried swimming in the East River*

Technically Norfolk has more gross tonnage.

Posted by: Seinfeld reference at July 18, 2024 11:39 AM (RN4EI)

192 180 The (fake) covid thing is interesting in that it gives him some semblance of an out. But I think it's more designed to make him look sympathetic and get him out of the spotlight for a few weeks.
Posted by: Elric Blade at July 18, 2024 11:37 AM (iFTx/)

========

I suspect his inner circle saw that he was going to be a mess (again) and needed an out to get him to rest. The campaigning is obviously having a negative effect on his already precarious health.

I doubt he's doing this to have in depth discussions with Chuck Schumer about dropping out.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:39 AM (GBKbO)

193 Posted by: Nova Local

Thank you for the info. CO early voting day starts 10/21/24.

Posted by: Cheri at July 18, 2024 11:39 AM (oiNtH)

194 I still don't think we're voting our way out of this. Remember that the deep state is still in control.....and leftists are very dangerous.

Four months is a long time.

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at July 18, 2024 11:39 AM (g8Ew8)

195 He’s so bad no one much even notices the daily dementia, like yesterday when called Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin “that black man.”
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 18, 2024 11:22 AM (S6gqv)
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"That black man" is probably better than "that deranged sommelier."

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at July 18, 2024 11:39 AM (3Fz6p)

196 All those speeches at the RNC. So many great lines. But what's Trump gonna do about any of it? Slowing the flood of illegals and building some wall isn't enough, sound pro USA economic policy isn't enough, opening oil leases and drilling isn't enough. All those are great, but the action that will turn the tide of corruption in our govt and the existential threat to America is draining the G-damned swamp, the promise Trump failed on miserably his first term. On day ONE sweeping reforms to every alphabet agency under his control - EVERY one. Purge. And ignore every damn trick the Dems try to pull on him, not go along like a dudus (Mueller). Don't diddle at the edges with fluff that gets undone the instant the Dems steal another election.
Posted by: Son of Dad at July 18, 2024 11:37 AM (8JB5s)

See: Milei with a chainsaw.

Posted by: Napoleon XIV at July 18, 2024 11:39 AM (AiZBA)

197 I have hope for the first time in almost 2 years.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison,
===
Well, there it is.... we're doomed.
Posted by: Jinx Madison does it again

Relax. We still have MP4.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 18, 2024 11:39 AM (v6JzV)

198 Look, fat, I already shit my pants. I'm in it to the end.

Posted by: Joe Biden, My Diaper Ain't in No Ways Full at July 18, 2024 11:39 AM (goiuH)

199 Damn but there are a lot of stupid effing people in this country.

The number of left leaning LIVs that refuse to believe who they vote for impacts the policies they actually have to live under is stunning.

In a recent election I saw the LIVs I know vote for the "good guy" Democrat running on a platform of raising taxes. He won and they got a tax increase which...surprised them.

Posted by: 18-1 at July 18, 2024 11:39 AM (oZhjI)

200 I doubt he's doing this to have in depth discussions with Chuck Schumer about dropping out.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, rid

but they are probably discussing the best way to grill burgers

Posted by: BruceWayne at July 18, 2024 11:40 AM (CIS44)

201 "Add to that the fact that he's been screeching for weeks that "hell no, I won't go!" It's harder to back down from this than it would have been weeks ago if he took a less aggressive approach. "

I don't know if you remember, but in 2015 Biden said he was running for president because it was Beau's dying wish. He then promptly dropped out.

Posted by: Ribbed at July 18, 2024 11:40 AM (Ectld)

202 Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 18, 2024 11:09 AM

Come on. After every traitor we've experienced and every "bad hire", being skeptical of Vance is not "butthurt".

This is the fate of our nation. People are allowed to question it without being belittled.

Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 11:40 AM (Yz09k)

203 You really want religious conservatives to go away? That's equivalent to having a "Re-Elect Biden/Harris" sticker on your car.
Posted by: Eeyore at July 18, 2024 11:30 AM (1bNHn)

You've touched on something here. Religious conservatives have faithfully supported Republicans and are a crucial part of any GOP success. Are conservatives going to be kicked to the curb by arrogant people who forget how they got to their current level of success?

Posted by: Emmie at July 18, 2024 11:41 AM (Sf2cq)

204 40 Well I'm TOLD there was a Nood Alert but I shan't believe it. I shannot.
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at July 18, 2024 11:11 AM (LxER7)

40 Well I'm TOLD there was a Nood Alert but I shan't believe it. I shannot.
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at July 18, 2024 11:11 AM

From the art thread:
550 Noooooood!!!!!!

Considered yourself summoned.
Posted by: tankdemon at July 18, 2024 11:02 AM (B0G6a)

Do you believe it now?

Posted by: tankdemon at July 18, 2024 11:41 AM (B0G6a)

205 99 I am butthurt that a prime Britney Spears didn't blow me.

But I live with it, and move on.
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at July 18, 2024 11:22 AM (ufFY

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Prime Jessica Simpson (post first pregnancy boobs) for me. https://tinyurl.com/42fybe2f

Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at July 18, 2024 11:41 AM (2xB3Z)

206 All those are great, but the action that will turn the tide of corruption in our govt and the existential threat to America is draining the G-damned swamp, the promise Trump failed on miserably his first term. On day ONE sweeping reforms to every alphabet agency under his control - EVERY one. Purge. And ignore every damn trick the Dems try to pull on him, not go along like a dudus (Mueller). Don't diddle at the edges with fluff that gets undone the instant the Dems steal another election.
Posted by: Son of Dad at July 18, 2024 11:37 AM (8JB5s)

Trump failed for one reason; he had no army of personnel who could infiltrate and destroy the Deep State from within, and no unified cadre of legislators in Congress to destroy it from without. That will change this year.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 18, 2024 11:41 AM (g1Bdi)

207 * Ace's 2013 classic "The MacGuffinization of American Politics" has entered the chat *

acecomments.mu.nu/?post=345514

Yes, that was one of my best.

Posted by: Jonah Goldberg at July 18, 2024 11:41 AM (xCA6C)

208 Does Stalin know of this?

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at July 18, 2024 11:41 AM (17s+e)

209 143 I assume we've already covered that fact that Trump's granddaughter Kai is a cutey.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:30 AM (xCA6C)
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Considering he only marries babes, and remembering Gregor Mendel's work, that's not surprising.

But as a brunette fancier, I like her the best.

Posted by: Eeyore at July 18, 2024 11:41 AM (1bNHn)

210 Maybe Trump should start talking about Biden dropping out. Say Biden's afraid of him, so he's gonna chicken out on the election. Hammer it, and the pervert won't be able to quit.

I think it's easier to beat the veg than someone else unknown who might slip into the position.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 18, 2024 11:41 AM (0eaVi)

211 187 Becoming president was affirming, but having the entire country hate you (his own party, not just us) would be the ultimate rebuke. He and Jill are still burning from Obama's condescension and if he doesn't play the statesman and step away, Obama wins. That would be unbearable for him (and Jill).
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:38 AM (xCA6C)

========

Again, I think you're attributing qualities to the man that he's simply never held. Self-reflection being the biggest part of it.

Throw in the most likely fact that his inner circle, who control all of the information getting to him, have been probably feeding him the worst quality polling (spit) to make him feel better about himself, and you've got a guy who again feels like he's right, deserves what he has (the nomination for 2024), and is against the world.

He's beaten the world before by becoming president. He can do it again.

He does not have it within him to admit defeat or to bow out gracefully. It's simply not who he is.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:42 AM (GBKbO)

212 177 I still think Biden stays.

collar stays > biden stays

Posted by: anachronda at July 18, 2024 11:42 AM (oY6Yp)

213 Biden was up by 8 pts at this point in 2020. We didn't believe it but lots of people did.
Now Biden is in the low 40's and Trump in the high 40's. Biden has to make up a lot more ground to get over 50. Plus he has a third party candidate who even if only takes 3-5 pts, makes him a loser. They just could not pull off a steal in this environment especially without the Covid cover giving Biden the ability to hide out.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 18, 2024 11:42 AM (t/2Uw)

214 200 I doubt he's doing this to have in depth discussions with Chuck Schumer about dropping out.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, rid

but they are probably discussing the best way to grill burgers
Posted by: BruceWayne at July 18, 2024 11:40 AM (CIS44)

=======

Deep cut.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:42 AM (GBKbO)

215 I get unity and hope but how can we seriously pivot straight to "Trump picked him he must be good".

The whole system is corrupt and it stays corrupted due mostly to liars and thieves. Let beard boy with the grannie prove himself before we slobber.

You would think we would learn!!

Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 11:42 AM (Yz09k)

216 180 The (fake) covid thing is interesting in that it gives him some semblance of an out. But I think it's more designed to make him look sympathetic and get him out of the spotlight for a few weeks.
Posted by: Elric Blade at July 18, 2024 11:37 AM (iFTx/)

They need to end the newscycle, and they can't do that if he's out there stuttering like Quaid trying to get through security every day, day after day.

Posted by: Get Your Ass To Mars at July 18, 2024 11:42 AM (goiuH)

217 Damn but there are a lot of stupid effing people in this country.

The number of left leaning LIVs that refuse to believe who they vote for impacts the policies they actually have to live under is stunning.

In a recent election I saw the LIVs I know vote for the "good guy" Democrat running on a platform of raising taxes. He won and they got a tax increase which...surprised them.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 18, 2024 11:39 AM (oZhjI)

See also Village of Dolton, IL and "Super Mayor" Tiffany Henyard. She's for The People, dontcha know.

Posted by: Count de Monet at July 18, 2024 11:43 AM (Aqu9a)

218 210 Maybe Trump should start talking about Biden dropping out. Say Biden's afraid of him, so he's gonna chicken out on the election. Hammer it, and the pervert won't be able to quit.

I think it's easier to beat the veg than someone else unknown who might slip into the position.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 18, 2024 11:41 AM (0eaVi)

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The campaign declined a VP debate with an epic troll.

"We don't know who Kamala will choose as her VP, so we can't schedule anything."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:43 AM (GBKbO)

219 Considering he only marries babes, and remembering Gregor Mendel's work, that's not surprising.
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Counterexample: Bruce Willis and Demmi Moore's kids.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at July 18, 2024 11:43 AM (3Fz6p)

220 AP: Trump has released no official medical info after assassination attempt. Four days after a gunman's attempt to assassinate Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, the public is still in the dark over the extent of his injuries, what treatment the Republican presidential nominee received in the hospital, and whether there may be any long-term effects on his health.

Trump's campaign has refused to discuss his condition, release a medical report or records, or make the doctors who treated him available, leaving information to dribble out from Trump, his friends and family.

Trump has appeared at the Republican National Convention the past three days with a bandage over his right ear. But there has been no further word since Saturday from Trump’s campaign or other officials on his condition or treatment.

The lack of information continues a pattern for Trump, who has released minimal medical information throughout his political career.

Posted by: Intercepted Daily Kos Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at July 18, 2024 11:43 AM (JCZqz)

221 Joe Biden will sweep all 50 states with 100 million votes and the GOPe will say "See MAGA, we told you Trump was unpopular, now go away and let the adults be in charge again!"

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at July 18, 2024 11:44 AM (evvc2)

222 210 Maybe Trump should start talking about Biden dropping out. Say Biden's afraid of him, so he's gonna chicken out on the election. Hammer it, and the pervert won't be able to quit.

I think it's easier to beat the veg than someone else unknown who might slip into the position.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 18, 2024 11:41 AM (0eaVi)

He already has. Trump has been saying he'll be up against Kamala.

Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at July 18, 2024 11:44 AM (eYoxG)

223 217

See also Village of Dolton, IL and "Super Mayor" Tiffany Henyard. She's for The People, dontcha know.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 18, 2024 11:43 AM (Aqu9a)
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"The People's Expense Account"

Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at July 18, 2024 11:44 AM (2xB3Z)

224 The (fake) covid thing is interesting in that it gives him some semblance of an out. But I think it's more designed to make him look sympathetic and get him out of the spotlight for a few weeks.
Posted by: Elric Blade at July 18, 2024 11:37 AM (iFTx/)

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I suspect his inner circle saw that he was going to be a mess (again) and needed an out to get him to rest. The campaigning is obviously having a negative effect on his already precarious health.

I doubt he's doing this to have in depth discussions with Chuck Schumer about dropping out.

It's just so obvious. Here's your off ramp, and you should take it. Combine that with the fact that Biden has been asking about Kamala's polling in a match up with Trump, and it's clear. They're preparing a Viking funeral for him, and I think he'll accept it.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:44 AM (xCA6C)

225
*collar stays > biden stays*

I hear that white collar prison isn't bad...
It has its pros and its cons.

Posted by: Groan at July 18, 2024 11:44 AM (RN4EI)

226 Trump releases ER visit records

This is fake! He is lying!!!

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at July 18, 2024 11:44 AM (evvc2)

227 The (fake) covid thing is interesting in that it gives him some semblance of an out. But I think it's more designed to make him look sympathetic and get him out of the spotlight for a few weeks.
Posted by: Elric Blade

The racist abomination of Joy Reid thinks it's great as Biden can use this for political points against Trump who killed millions of people!

Posted by: Cheri at July 18, 2024 11:44 AM (oiNtH)

228 Trump had a fake ear!!

Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 11:44 AM (Yz09k)

229 157 "A big part of the reason Shrub won in '00 was because a group of Republicans physically stopped a leftwing group from taking the ballots into a isolated room to "count" them to their hearts content."

I remember this. Saw the video on Fox, but shown only once that I know of. People banging on the door and windows as the crooks tried to pull their shit.
Posted by: davidt at July 18, 2024 11:33 AM (SYTee)
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A friend of mine was there. He says one of them recited Henry V's Crispin's Day speech.

Posted by: Eeyore at July 18, 2024 11:44 AM (1bNHn)

230 because that Democrat vote theft system is still very much in place
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Thanks for saying it.

That's why the Inner Circle are trying so hard to get him nominated ahead of the convention. Pre-printed ballots don't fill themselves out. Hundreds of thousands already have the dot filled with Brandon's name at the top.

Posted by: insurgens ad opus at July 18, 2024 11:44 AM (sQdWe)

231 Speaking of stupid . . .

POLL: 79% of Dems approve of Harris replacing!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at July 18, 2024 11:45 AM (L/fGl)

232 224 It's just so obvious. Here's your off ramp, and you should take it. Combine that with the fact that Biden has been asking about Kamala's polling in a match up with Trump, and it's clear. They're preparing a Viking funeral for him, and I think he'll accept it.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:44 AM (xCA6C)

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The mistake was letting him with the primary. He earned the nomination in 2024. It's his.

He doesn't give up things he owns.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:45 AM (GBKbO)

233 Biden was up by 8 pts at this point in 2020. We didn't believe it but lots of people did.
Now Biden is in the low 40's and Trump in the high 40's. Biden has to make up a lot more ground to get over 50. Plus he has a third party candidate who even if only takes 3-5 pts, makes him a loser. They just could not pull off a steal in this environment especially without the Covid cover giving Biden the ability to hide out.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 18, 2024 11:42 AM

Trump never led in a single national poll in 2020 after May. He is leading in almost all of them now and rcp has him up by 2.5 against biden. The numbers have flipped this year against biden.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 18, 2024 11:45 AM (QNSds)

234 210 Maybe Trump should start talking about Biden dropping out. Say Biden's afraid of him, so he's gonna chicken out on the election. Hammer it, and the pervert won't be able to quit.

He also needs to start saying if he wins, illegals that voted illegally will be immediately deported with their families and be permanently banned from the USA.

Put that fear into them.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at July 18, 2024 11:45 AM (/U5Yz)

235 He already has. Trump has been saying he'll be up against Kamala.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at July 18, 2024 11:44 AM (eYoxG)

AKA The Briar Patch Gambit.

Posted by: Napoleon XIV at July 18, 2024 11:45 AM (AiZBA)

236 You've touched on something here. Religious conservatives have faithfully supported Republicans and are a crucial part of any GOP success. Are conservatives going to be kicked to the curb by arrogant people who forget how they got to their current level of success?
Posted by: Emmie at July 18, 2024 11:41 AM (Sf2cq)

I am a Bible believing Baptist and about as conservative as you can get... I do not feel disrespected or pushed out. Trump is a Christian and so is Vance. Both seem to take that seriously (though Vance is unevenly yoked).

Posted by: redbanzai at July 18, 2024 11:45 AM (YTCvj)

237 Biden's arrogance and Jill's quest for the limelight are the only tethers keeping Joe from dropping out, imo. But I think pressure will continue to mount and he will be assured an exit befitting a king, along with monetary incentives of some kind. I think he'll bow out and get the fawning accolades he believes he's worth and retire the savior he thinks he is. I don't want him to drop out. I want this idiotic boob to stay in! But my gut tells me he'll decide to resign.

Posted by: Lady in Black at July 18, 2024 11:45 AM (mupln)

238 I suspect his inner circle saw that he was going to be a mess (again) and needed an out to get him to rest. The campaigning is obviously having a negative effect on his already precarious health.

I doubt he's doing this to have in depth discussions with Chuck Schumer about dropping out.

It's just so obvious. Here's your off ramp, and you should take it. Combine that with the fact that Biden has been asking about Kamala's polling in a match up with Trump, and it's clear. They're preparing a Viking funeral for him, and I think he'll accept it.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:44 AM (xCA6C)

I think it's the exact opposite...he was flailing, so Jill gave him an out to get another 2-3 weeks on the ticket without having to do anything...and then, it's the convention and Dems have no choice...

Posted by: Nova Local at July 18, 2024 11:45 AM (exHjb)

239 The Crime Syndicate is just buying some time with this COVID shit.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, deplorable clown at July 18, 2024 11:45 AM (qZEuM)

240 Becoming president was affirming, but having the entire country hate you (his own party, not just us) would be the ultimate rebuke. He and Jill are still burning from Obama's condescension and if he doesn't play the statesman and step away, Obama wins. That would be unbearable for him (and Jill).
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:38 AM (xCA6C)

I'd largely agree but for one thing; I don't see Biden living for more than a couple more years. He already bailed out the Party once by 'beating' Trump in 2020. He doesn't owe them anything else. It's not like he'll see any monuments or libraries while he's alive. As long as his family is taken care of, he's fine.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 18, 2024 11:46 AM (g1Bdi)

241 The campaign declined a VP debate with an epic troll.

"We don't know who Kamala will choose as her VP, so we can't schedule anything."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:43 AM (GBKbO)

I laughed when I read that.

But, as I've said before, I don't want Biden to quit or die or be removed by the Ds. I want him utterly destroyed so there's no way to spin anything. He has to know he's been kicked out.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 18, 2024 11:47 AM (0eaVi)

242 Yes, that was one of my best.

Posted by: Jonah Goldberg at July 18, 2024 11:41 AM (xCA6C)

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Heh, well-played Archimedes.

Posted by: ShainS -- Trump 2024, Now #1 With a Bullet! at July 18, 2024 11:47 AM (qC/Q1)

243 241 I laughed when I read that.

But, as I've said before, I don't want Biden to quit or die or be removed by the Ds. I want him utterly destroyed so there's no way to spin anything. He has to know he's been kicked out.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 18, 2024 11:47 AM (0eaVi)

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It's obviously egging directed at the Biden clan. "We know you're going to drop out."

"No, we're not!"

"Come on, man. We know it."

"We'll show you!"

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:48 AM (GBKbO)

244 I am a Bible believing Baptist and about as conservative as you can get... I do not feel disrespected or pushed out. Trump is a Christian and so is Vance. Both seem to take that seriously (though Vance is unevenly yoked).
Posted by: redbanzai

Between the two, I wasn't expecting Vance to be the one you had more questions about regarding his faith lol.

Posted by: Moron Analyst at July 18, 2024 11:48 AM (JCZqz)

245 Considering he only marries babes, and remembering Gregor Mendel's work, that's not surprising.

There was an interesting study about why the children of beautiful people aren't all uniformly ravishing. It's something to do with the fact that the combination of highly pleasing genes in a male (or female) doesn't produce beautiful children of the other gender, because the ideal facial structure for a man (e.g. George Clooney) doesn't look good in a female (his daughter), and v.v.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:48 AM (xCA6C)

246 237 Biden's arrogance and Jill's quest for the limelight are the only tethers keeping Joe from dropping out, imo. But I think pressure will continue to mount and he will be assured an exit befitting a king, along with monetary incentives of some kind. I think he'll bow out and get the fawning accolades he believes he's worth and retire the savior he thinks he is. I don't want him to drop out. I want this idiotic boob to stay in! But my gut tells me he'll decide to resign.
Posted by: Lady in Black at July 18, 2024 11:45 AM (mupln)

Jill knows Biden has no good years left...there's nothing for her if they bow out but a life of being a maid to her mean husband. She'll never take that deal b/c she holds all the cards now.

Posted by: Nova Local at July 18, 2024 11:48 AM (exHjb)

247 I have already seen stories of legal immigrants having their citizenship delayed because it was found out that they got registered to vote. Even if they never voted.

I got my drivers license renewed in PA and had to answer the question "Are you a citizen of the United States" and then "Do you wish to change your voter registration?"

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at July 18, 2024 11:48 AM (evvc2)

248 "Religious conservatives have faithfully supported Republicans and are a crucial part of any GOP success. Are conservatives going to be kicked to the curb by arrogant people who forget how they got to their current level of success?"

Shut up and get in line is what the Dems are saying to blacks and everyone is mocking them. It's also what got Trump his first primary nomination. But sure. I suppose Trump can try it too.

Posted by: Ribbed at July 18, 2024 11:48 AM (Ectld)

249 Hold it right there!

Losing Hope, Venezuelans Vow to Leave Their Country if Maduro Wins...

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at July 18, 2024 11:48 AM (L/fGl)

250 *just buying some time with this COVID shit.*

Wanted to go with gonorrhea, but Kramer already had it.

Posted by: Mickey at July 18, 2024 11:48 AM (RN4EI)

251 Is this where I find the interactive link to play with my projection?

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn it! at July 18, 2024 11:48 AM (o3Uyl)

252 You would think we would learn!!
Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 11:42 AM (Yz09k)

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Us? Nah.

Posted by: Jordan61 at July 18, 2024 11:48 AM (DRSnL)

253 Those battleground states are not easy wins.

Yup. Lets not start counting each others ballots just yet.

The DNC will feature abortion/women's health until the cows come home. And lies. and with the full weight of the media.

This election is not a given.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 18, 2024 11:49 AM (W/lyH)

254 Considering he only marries babes, and remembering Gregor Mendel's work, that's not surprising.

There was an interesting study about why the children of beautiful people aren't all uniformly ravishing. It's something to do with the fact that the combination of highly pleasing genes in a male (or female) doesn't produce beautiful children of the other gender, because the ideal facial structure for a man (e.g. George Clooney) doesn't look good in a female (his daughter), and v.v.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:48 AM (xCA6C)

The devil you say.

Posted by: Chaz Bono at July 18, 2024 11:49 AM (Aqu9a)

255 His best shot is to concentrate on VA, GA and NV, those states have Republican Governors and ostensibly offer the best chance to convert.

The election is going to be tighter than a farmers daughters chastity belt.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 18, 2024 11:49 AM (XV/Pl)

256 If Joe goes his resignation speech will be explosive--like explosive diarrhea.

Posted by: Northernlurker , wondering where his phone is at July 18, 2024 11:49 AM (JLq/1)

257 Becoming president was affirming, but having the entire country hate you (his own party, not just us) would be the ultimate rebuke. He and Jill are still burning from Obama's condescension and if he doesn't play the statesman and step away, Obama wins. That would be unbearable for him (and Jill).
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:38 AM (xCA6C)

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Becoming president was affirming, but having the entire country hate you (his own party, not just us) would be the ultimate rebuke. He and Jill are still burning from Obama's condescension and if he doesn't play the statesman and step away, Obama wins. That would be unbearable for him (and Jill).
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:38 AM (xCA6C)

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Again, I think you're attributing qualities to the man that he's simply never held. Self-reflection being the biggest part of it.

I've spoken my piece and provided reasons why I'm right. I guess we'll have to wait a few days for you to be proven wrong. I will revel in your tears of humiliation.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:49 AM (xCA6C)

258 So, I was curious why The Lord of the Rings is trending on Twitter. I did just finish rereading it a couple of days ago.

Apparently, Rachel Maddow tried to make an issue out of it because Vance really likes it, saying that The Lord of the Rings is right wing hate speech, or something.

Now, that feels like flailing.

I need Stephen Colbert to do a segment on how Maddow is a stupid idiot but also the smartest woman in the world.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:50 AM (GBKbO)

259 Battleground? Lower the temperature!!!!

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at July 18, 2024 11:50 AM (evvc2)

260 The mistake was letting him with the primary. He earned the nomination in 2024. It's his.

He doesn't give up things he owns.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:45 AM (GBKbO)

That is completely fair. These people KNEW Biden was a drooling dementia patient when they elected him the first time. Their pretend shock now does not relieve them of the consequences of their choices.

Posted by: redbanzai at July 18, 2024 11:50 AM (YTCvj)

261 This is not Biden's decision not that he can decide shit. It's not Jill's decision either. They will do what they are told. That is the deal.

Always has been.

Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 11:50 AM (Yz09k)

262 257 I've spoken my piece and provided reasons why I'm right. I guess we'll have to wait a few days for you to be proven wrong. I will revel in your tears of humiliation.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:49 AM (xCA6C)

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Will we ever agree on anything?

Ever?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:50 AM (GBKbO)

263 The Covid is the face saving ploy.
I wouldn't be surprised if Biden doesn't last out the week.
Schumer is scared he is going to lose the majority in the Senate(narrator: that's because he will) so had a "private" conversation with Joe. Losing the senate means their entire agenda goes down the tubes because you can't steal all those very red house districts.
Without the ability to negate the filibuster and hold control of subcommittees they are effectively neutered.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 18, 2024 11:50 AM (t/2Uw)

264 We need to Fight!!! Fight like we’re the 3rd Monkey in line for the Ark!!!!

Posted by: tubal at July 18, 2024 11:51 AM (PCK5/)

265 255 His best shot is to concentrate on VA, GA and NV, those states have Republican Governors and ostensibly offer the best chance to convert.

The election is going to be tighter than a farmers daughters chastity belt.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 18, 2024 11:49 AM (XV/Pl)

The VP pick was not made to appeal to any of those 3 states - as folks mentioned, at best, it was to appeal to the D-led Midwest...so Trump is gonna have to find some way to appeal himself...

VA is a loss, unless it truly becomes a landslide of 49 states...

GA and NV (especially NV) are maybes...

Posted by: Nova Local at July 18, 2024 11:51 AM (exHjb)

266 I suspect his inner circle saw that he was going to be a mess (again) and needed an out to get him to rest. The campaigning is obviously having a negative effect on his already precarious health.

I doubt he's doing this to have in depth discussions with Chuck Schumer about dropping out.

It's just so obvious. Here's your off ramp, and you should take it. Combine that with the fact that Biden has been asking about Kamala's polling in a match up with Trump, and it's clear. They're preparing a Viking funeral for him, and I think he'll accept it.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:44 AM (xCA6C)

I think it's the exact opposite...he was flailing, so Jill gave him an out to get another 2-3 weeks on the ticket without having to do anything...and then, it's the convention and Dems have no choice...
Posted by: Nova Local at July 18, 2024 11:45 AM (exHjb)
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That's my take as well. It's a ploy to run out the clock. Biden's inner circle knows that as soon as he's officially the nominee, all this whining about replacing him will instantly cease. All the Dems screeching to remove him now will instantly fall on their knees and suck his balls.

Posted by: Elric Blade at July 18, 2024 11:51 AM (iFTx/)

267 261 This is not Biden's decision not that he can decide shit. It's not Jill's decision either. They will do what they are told. That is the deal.

Always has been.
Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 11:50 AM (Yz09k)

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They've been telling him to drop out for weeks.

Hell, they were telling him to drop out last year before the primary.

Obama told him not to run in 2020.

Biden doesn't listen to anybody.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:51 AM (GBKbO)

268 I stopped at the local sign maker and picked up a handful of Trump/vance stickers and yard signs.

I live really rural and only about a dozen people drive past my house and they are my neighbors, but, whatever.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at July 18, 2024 11:51 AM (evvc2)

269
This election is not a given.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 18, 2024 11:49 AM (W/ly

Yep, but it doesn't hurt to dream...

Posted by: It's me donna at July 18, 2024 11:51 AM (IyPmt)

270 A few weeks ago i read about how the left is waging Lawfare on attorneys seeking to observe the polling stations. Over 400 threatened or actually sued by Soros-backed DAs.
Anyone else hear that?

Posted by: Diogenes at July 18, 2024 11:52 AM (W/lyH)

271 Keep hearing on MSDNC - because of my schenfraude (sp) that Joe's a fighter. He's been counted out before. Etc.

His closest senate race was his first with 50.17% yes. It was an upset. After that, it was 57%+ for the next 30 years.

He was nominated in 2020 because the Ds knew Sanders (or Warren) would lose and Clyburn saved him. This whole fighter/underestimated is pure BS other than his BS personality challenging everyone to push ups.

Another media Scranton Joe make believe

Posted by: Steve_in_SoCal at July 18, 2024 11:52 AM (FxH7T)

272 What other executive branch appointments has "Doctor" Jill been responsible for?

Posted by: You gotta wonder at July 18, 2024 11:52 AM (RN4EI)

273 60 I guess takinfninspirstion fromnAthens, TN, is too much to ask for.
Posted by: tankdemon at July 18, 2024 11:15 AM (B0G6a)

I guess proofreading is too much to ask for, too.

Posted by: tankdemon at July 18, 2024 11:52 AM (B0G6a)

274 At least we all can agree on the simple wonderfulness of boobs. Right?

Posted by: Count de Monet at July 18, 2024 11:52 AM (Aqu9a)

275 203 You really want religious conservatives to go away? That's equivalent to having a "Re-Elect Biden/Harris" sticker on your car.
Posted by: Eeyore at July 18, 2024 11:30 AM (1bNHn)

You've touched on something here. Religious conservatives have faithfully supported Republicans and are a crucial part of any GOP success. Are conservatives going to be kicked to the curb by arrogant people who forget how they got to their current level of success?
Posted by: Emmie at July 18, 2024 11:41 AM (Sf2cq)
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Yes. "Take your pro-life movement and go home." That's the position of many on the right, who usually attack the GOPe, but here they are at one with them.

Posted by: Eeyore at July 18, 2024 11:52 AM (1bNHn)

276 Considering he only marries babes, and remembering Gregor Mendel's work, that's not surprising.

There was an interesting study about why the children of beautiful people aren't all uniformly ravishing. It's something to do with the fact that the combination of highly pleasing genes in a male (or female) doesn't produce beautiful children of the other gender, because the ideal facial structure for a man (e.g. George Clooney) doesn't look good in a female (his daughter), and v.v.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024

***
Tell me about it.

Posted by: Amanda Plummer at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (J2vNu)

277 VPN recommendation?

Not gonna use it here

Thanks

Posted by: Gref at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (5fDan)

278 Trump should concentrate on winning CA and NY.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (evvc2)

279 @265

>>VA is a loss, unless it truly becomes a landslide of 49 states... GA and NV (especially NV) are maybes...

If he can't convert those three states, he loses and we are in a world of continued hurt.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (XV/Pl)

280 Trump has appeared at the Republican National Convention the past three days with a bandage over his right ear. But there has been no further word since Saturday from Trump’s campaign or other officials on his condition or treatment.

The lack of information continues a pattern for Trump, who has released minimal medical information throughout his political career.

Posted by: Intercepted Daily Kos Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at July 18, 2024 11:43 AM (JCZqz)

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Whomever here yesterday suggested that Trump should start alternating the bandage from ear to ear (a la Marty Feldman's Eye-gore hump in Young Frankenstein) to troll the commies was brilliant.

Posted by: ShainS -- Trump 2024, Now #1 With a Bullet! at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (qC/Q1)

281 I think it's the exact opposite...he was flailing, so Jill gave him an out to get another 2-3 weeks on the ticket without having to do anything...and then, it's the convention and Dems have no choice...

But just to be clear, I'm perfectly happy if Biden stays. It will be an epically bad campaign.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (xCA6C)

282 All the Dems screeching to remove him now will instantly fall on their knees and suck his balls.
Posted by: Elric Blade at July 18, 2024 11:51 AM (iFTx/)

Eww. Just, eww.

(Probably right, though)

Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (g1Bdi)

283 274 At least we all can agree on the simple wonderfulness of boobs. Right?
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 18, 2024 11:52 AM (Aqu9a)

Meh...

Posted by: It's me donna at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (IyPmt)

284 Religious conservatives gave us the Biden administration. They decided to sit it out last time. They will not give Trump any credit for getting rid of Rowe. They don't want new Republican voters unless they are Christians (see their unhappiness with Amber Rose and the Hindu benediction).

The Dems close ranks and vote for the oerson with the D after their name.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (xjTDL)

285 "Apparently, Rachel Maddow tried to make an issue out of it because Vance really likes it, saying that The Lord of the Rings is right wing hate speech, or something. Now, that feels like flailing."

In another thinly veiled attack on western culture, it's been determined that the reason orcs are both bad guys and described as black is because racism as opposed to the traditional Christian trope of light vs. dark.

Posted by: Ribbed at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (Ectld)

286 I don't know if Biden will drop out or be made to do so, I just want to see massive chaos, screaming and fire all over Chicago and inside the building for the duration of the DNC.

Is this wrong?

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (VavZF)

287 On the horizon -

>Govering dot com - FINANCE
The End of Federal COVID Money Means Shortfalls for States and Schools
Washington provided $800 billion in pandemic relief. With most of that money spent, states now face major funding gaps for Medicaid, while school districts, child care providers and transit agencies are also struggling.
Feb. 2, 2024 • Liz Farmer, Pew Charitable Trusts

Accountability. Where did it go?

>Brookings, Commentary, What will happen to the Trump tax cuts in 2025, and how will they affect the national debt? William G. Gale, May 8, 2024

Bits, pieces: The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act brought a major overhaul to U.S. tax code. Many of the household tax reforms included in the bill expire in 2025, meaning that whoever wins the election will have the opportunity to either fight to extend the legislation or let it lapse.

Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (NFX2v)

288 VPN recommendation?

Proton. With secure core. I use it here.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (evvc2)

289 @274

>>At least we all can agree on the simple wonderfulness of boobs. Right?

It depends on the boobs.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (XV/Pl)

290 His best shot is to concentrate on VA, GA and NV, those states have Republican Governors and ostensibly offer the best chance to convert.

The election is going to be tighter than a farmers daughters chastity belt.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 18, 2024 11:49 AM (XV/Pl)

The VP pick was not made to appeal to any of those 3 states - as folks mentioned, at best, it was to appeal to the D-led Midwest...so Trump is gonna have to find some way to appeal himself...

VA is a loss, unless it truly becomes a landslide of 49 states...

GA and NV (especially NV) are maybes...
Posted by: Nova Local at July 18, 2024 11:51 AM (exHjb)
________

If GA is a "maybe" then we can forget about the whole thing. GA has to be solidly Trump -- even with the cheating -- if we have any shot of taking this thing.

I'm assured that measures are being put in place to stop or drastically reduce the cheating. I hope that is correct. I don't think it is correct.

Posted by: Elric Blade at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (iFTx/)

291 “There’s only you and me
and we just disagree…”
( Just been to a Dave Mason/Beachboys concert)..

Posted by: tubal at July 18, 2024 11:54 AM (PCK5/)

292 @284 Notsothoreau

Christians sitting it out. Facts not in evidence. Try again.

Posted by: Ribbed at July 18, 2024 11:54 AM (Ectld)

293 Will we ever agree on anything?

Ever?

Sure we can. I mean, isn't everyone a Dapper Dan man?

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:54 AM (xCA6C)

294 I am a Bible believing Baptist and about as conservative as you can get... I do not feel disrespected or pushed out. Trump is a Christian and so is Vance. Both seem to take that seriously (though Vance is unevenly yoked).
Posted by: redbanzai at July 18, 2024 11:45 AM (YTCvj)

I'm referring to periodic demands that conservatives stand down on social issues. Then, when results of ignoring social issues come crashing down on us and threaten our functional self-governance, people claim conservatives are at fault for ignoring those serious social issues, even though the conservatives were working as hard as possible in any opportunity the had.

Once again, conservatives are being told to stand down on social issues (not by Trump; by the know-it-all pundits) and here we go again.

Posted by: Emmie at July 18, 2024 11:54 AM (Sf2cq)

295 I assume we've already covered that fact that Trump's granddaughter Kai is a cutey.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:30 AM (xCA6C)

Uh...she is 17.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 18, 2024 11:55 AM (A3700)

296 293 Will we ever agree on anything?

Ever?

Sure we can. I mean, isn't everyone a Dapper Dan man?
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:54 AM (xCA6C)

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Well, you missed the opportunity for an Argument Clinic bit.

Sad.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:55 AM (GBKbO)

297 Yes. "Take your pro-life movement and go home." That's the position of many on the right, who usually attack the GOPe, but here they are at one with them.
Posted by: Eeyore at July 18, 2024 11:52 AM (1bNHn)

Interestingly, that's probably the only way to win VA - religious and parental freedom. VA was where Catholics got attacked by the FBI, so that would resonate here (as does national defense issues)...

Making fed gov smaller sure won't be the winning issue...

Posted by: Nova Local at July 18, 2024 11:55 AM (exHjb)

298 _____
Yes. "Take your pro-life movement and go home." That's the position of many on the right, who usually attack the GOPe, but here they are at one with them.
Posted by: Eeyore at July 18, 2024 11:52 AM (1bNHn)

Ummm Vance is publicly in support of a national abortion ban.

Posted by: redbanzai at July 18, 2024 11:55 AM (YTCvj)

299 Prime Jessica Simpson (post first pregnancy boobs) for me. https://tinyurl.com/42fybe2f
Posted by: Chairman LMAO

Very nice. Thanks.

Always been a fan of her boobs.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 18, 2024 11:55 AM (v6JzV)

300 295 I assume we've already covered that fact that Trump's granddaughter Kai is a cutey.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:30 AM (xCA6C)

Uh...she is 17.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 18, 2024 11:55 AM (A3700)

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"Totally. Just, ew."
-Joe Biden

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:55 AM (GBKbO)

301 Biden bright spot is he's winning in Guam and the US Virgin Islands..

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn it! at July 18, 2024 11:56 AM (o3Uyl)

302 279 @265

>>VA is a loss, unless it truly becomes a landslide of 49 states... GA and NV (especially NV) are maybes...

If he can't convert those three states, he loses and we are in a world of continued hurt.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (XV/Pl)

I see someone has grasped one of my points about the Vance pick...

Posted by: Nova Local at July 18, 2024 11:56 AM (exHjb)

303 >>> 287
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Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (NFX2v)

I am impressed how strongly some of these retards STILL cling to the woofloo. Even my cow orkers gave up babbling about shots and boosters late last year / early this year.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 11:56 AM (VavZF)

304 Trump should concentrate on winning CA and NY.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (evvc2)

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He could have secured all the American Samoa electoral votes by choosing Micro-Mini Michael Bloomberg as his VP! Or maybe Saul Goodman ...

Posted by: ShainS -- Trump 2024, Now #1 With a Bullet! at July 18, 2024 11:56 AM (qC/Q1)

305 Being honest as I can be, and I agree the Dem cheat machine to be running full capacity, it seems only GA, WI, and AZ is the only way.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 18, 2024 11:56 AM (Mlhrz)

306 219 Considering he only marries babes, and remembering Gregor Mendel's work, that's not surprising.
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Counterexample: Bruce Willis and Demmi Moore's kids.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at July 18, 2024 11:43 AM (3Fz6p)
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Oh, it's a matter of probabilities. And extremely hot actresses usually have daughters who don't measure up. Offhand, Isabella Rosselini is the only one I can think of who does. I think it's because the standard is set so high

My wife assures me this isn't true of actors' sons, tho.

Posted by: Eeyore at July 18, 2024 11:57 AM (1bNHn)

307 They've been telling him to drop out for weeks.

Hell, they were telling him to drop out last year before the primary.

Obama told him not to run in 2020.

Biden doesn't listen to anybody.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:51 AM (GBKbO)

We only know what we are told by the media and politicians.

This is like trusting Trump picks implicitly because they have a grandma and a beard.

Why do we trust ANYTHING from the people who lie about absolutely everything? All we know is the theater we are presented with from inveterate liars. Including (or should I say especially) direct quotes from politicians who tell us what they think and what is happening. They are liars. They might not have wanted Trump to know who he is running against before his convention.

Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 11:57 AM (Yz09k)

308 I haven't seen the turtle at the convention. I wonder why (not really).

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at July 18, 2024 11:57 AM (g8Ew8)

309 Joe will be encased in carbonite this weekend

Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 18, 2024 11:58 AM (NtVYv)

310 293 Will we ever agree on anything?

Ever?

Sure we can. I mean, isn't everyone a Dapper Dan man?
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:54 AM (xCA6C)

Fop! Fop!

Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 18, 2024 11:58 AM (g1Bdi)

311 I assume we've already covered that fact that Trump's granddaughter Kai is a cutey.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:30 AM (xCA6C)

Uh...she is 17.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 18, 2024 11:55 AM (A3700)

======

"Totally. Just, ew."
-Joe Biden
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:55 AM (GBKbO)

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Imagine F. Joe's nose around that head of hair of hers ...

Posted by: ShainS -- Trump 2024, Now #1 With a Bullet! at July 18, 2024 11:58 AM (qC/Q1)

312 I assume we've already covered that fact that Trump's granddaughter Kai is a cutey.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:30 AM (xCA6C)

Uh...she is 17.

Oh, please. I didn't say anything inappropriate, and if you tell me you've never noticed an attractive 17 year old, I'll laugh heartily in your face and call you a Nancy.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:58 AM (xCA6C)

313 262 257 I've spoken my piece and provided reasons why I'm right. I guess we'll have to wait a few days for you to be proven wrong. I will revel in your tears of humiliation.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:49 AM (xCA6C)
=======
Will we ever agree on anything?
Ever?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison,

Christina Hendricks has a GREAT rack?

https://tinyurl.com/4r6bkee3

Two great things that can bring us all together! No arguing if Kate Upton or Mary Ann is better...let's just all enjoy.

Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at July 18, 2024 11:58 AM (JCZqz)

314 "I haven't seen the turtle at the convention. I wonder why (not really)."

He was there and got booed. He looked like he had to be dragged out of the nursing home.

Posted by: Ribbed at July 18, 2024 11:58 AM (Ectld)

315 Uh...she is 17.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 18, 2024 11:55 AM (A3700)
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Hmm, I wonder if there's any way to introduce her to my oldest grandson?

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 18, 2024 11:58 AM (tT6L1)

316 So Axios says Biden is being encouraged to "be a hero" and save the Dems' chances of winning the election by dropping out of the race.

Who is encouraging Biden to be a responsible leader and save the United States from a national security exposure by resigning as President?

Probably nobody, since national security is not something your average Democrat gives a rat's ass about, compared to maintaining a grip on political power.

Posted by: Ray Van Dune at July 18, 2024 11:58 AM (gfztU)

317 Once again, conservatives are being told to stand down on social issues (not by Trump; by the know-it-all pundits) and here we go again.

Posted by: Emmie at July 18, 2024 11:54 AM (Sf2cq)

I think there is a difference between the Corporate GOP ignoring abortion as a huge issue for many years while taking for granted the "Christian" vote...and the Christian and conservative base recognizing that the huge win we got when SCOTUS sent abortion back to the states should be consolidated.

It is a reality that abortion works for the Democrats for whipping votes.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 18, 2024 11:58 AM (A3700)

318 OT: Our Lady of Fatima at Butler Farm Show Grounds
"Interesting. Sometimes seeming coincidences are just that. But sometimes not."
https://shorturl.at/FPVBw

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 11:58 AM (VavZF)

319 Don’t trust polls, democrats, republicans, the government, or elections.

Posted by: Eromero at July 18, 2024 11:58 AM (o2ZRX)

320 307 Why do we trust ANYTHING from the people who lie about absolutely everything? All we know is the theater we are presented with from inveterate liars. Including (or should I say especially) direct quotes from politicians who tell us what they think and what is happening. They are liars. They might not have wanted Trump to know who he is running against before his convention.
Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 11:57 AM (Yz09k)

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Going from "distrust" to "everything is organized and planned" is a leap. It also implies a uniformity and monolith quality to the Democrat Party that seems to be obviously untrue.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:58 AM (GBKbO)

321 Well, you missed the opportunity for an Argument Clinic bit.

Sad.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:55 AM (GBKbO)

Don't give me that, you snotty-faced heap of parrot droppings! Shut your festering gob, you tit! Your type really makes me puke, you vacuous, coffee-nosed, malodorous, pervert!!!

Stupid git!!

Posted by: Mr. Barnard, Room 12 at July 18, 2024 11:59 AM (Aqu9a)

322 The Turtle was booed earlier this week at the convention.

Posted by: So there's that at July 18, 2024 11:59 AM (RN4EI)

323 Oh, it's a matter of probabilities. And extremely hot actresses usually have daughters who don't measure up. Offhand, Isabella Rosselini is the only one I can think of who does. I think it's because the standard is set so high

My wife assures me this isn't true of actors' sons, tho.
Posted by: Eeyore at July 18, 2024 1

***
The only one I can think of that did match up to her mother even a bit was Tahnee Welch. Anne Lockhart, June's daughter, was super cute.

As far as sons resembling fathers, you see that a lot. The first time I saw Kiefer Sutherland, I did not know his name, but I said, "That's Donald's boy." Miguel Ferrer looked just like his old man, Jose.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 18, 2024 11:59 AM (J2vNu)

324 We’ve always had a secular government, haven’t we??? That has implications..

Posted by: tubal at July 18, 2024 11:59 AM (PCK5/)

325 @302

>>I see someone has grasped one of my points about the Vance pick...

Hey dude, I wanted Youngkin, you know this, I thought he offered enough of everything to essentially unite all wings, including NeverTrumper GOPe deuschebags.

I'm not unhappy with the Vance pick, he's bright and shiny with no noticeable hillbilly dialect.

The main issue is we have monsters dug in like ticks and half the electorate or more are f**king lunatics.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 18, 2024 12:00 PM (XV/Pl)

326 Just listened to the powerful speech at the RNC of Shabbos Kestenbaum, the Harvard student who along with many other students experienced such terrible anti semetism at the Ivy Leagues. He said he went to study religion at Harvard and he found it anti religion. He is suing Harvard for not protecting their Jewish students. May the Lord bless your endeavor, Shabbos.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 18, 2024 12:00 PM (Bm5f9)

327 Anne Lockhart, June's daughter, was super cute.

*fist bump*

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 12:00 PM (xCA6C)

328 if you tell me you've never noticed an attractive 17 year old, I'll laugh heartily in your face and call you a Nancy.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:58 AM (xCA6C)

Oh...I notice them. But then I usually look at their moms and think, "Yes, she is hotter, and probably way more interesting."

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 18, 2024 12:00 PM (A3700)

329 >>> 320
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Going from "distrust" to "everything is organized and planned" is a leap. It also implies a uniformity and monolith quality to the Democrat Party that seems to be obviously untrue.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:58 AM (GBKbO)

I wouldn't say organized about this bunch of clowns...

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 12:00 PM (VavZF)

330 312 I assume we've already covered that fact that Trump's granddaughter Kai is a cutey.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:30 AM (xCA6C)

Uh...she is 17.

Oh, please. I didn't say anything inappropriate, and if you tell me you've never noticed an attractive 17 year old, I'll laugh heartily in your face and call you a Nancy.
Posted by: Archimedes

It's true, and I'm not afraid to say it! No, I've never found a 17 year old girl even SLIGHTLY attractive. Way too old, Jack. Once they get around 12 or 13, something about their body just...changes. Plus, they're tougher to trick, tougher to keep quiet, and tougher to have their comments disregarded.

Posted by: Joe Biden at July 18, 2024 12:01 PM (JCZqz)

331 Questioning who the VP should be makes perfect sense until Trump made his choice. At that point, it's done.

For NV, it's no taxes on tips.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 18, 2024 12:01 PM (xjTDL)

332 “There’s only you and me
and we just disagree…”
( Just been to a Dave Mason/Beachboys concert)..
Posted by: tubal at July 18, 2024 11:54 AM (PCK5/)

I sat next to Bruce Johnston on a recent flight out of Santa Barbara. Interesting guy

Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 18, 2024 12:01 PM (NtVYv)

333 Trump’s family is all very good looking.

Posted by: tubal at July 18, 2024 12:01 PM (PCK5/)

334
Two great things that can bring us all together! No arguing if Kate Upton or Mary Ann is better...let's just all enjoy.
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at July 18, 2024 11:58 AM (JCZqz)

Don't click on it. You've been warned.

Heh

Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 18, 2024 12:01 PM (g1Bdi)

335 If Joe was seriously considering dropping out, these leaks wouldn't be happening.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 18, 2024 12:01 PM (2UnvF)

336 @293

>>Sure we can. I mean, isn't everyone a Dapper Dan man?

Yeah, but you've gotta wait two weeks to get Dapper Dan in these parts.

We are geographical oddity.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 18, 2024 12:02 PM (XV/Pl)

337 332 “There’s only you and me
and we just disagree…”
( Just been to a Dave Mason/Beachboys concert)..
Posted by: tubal at July 18, 2024 11:54 AM (PCK5/)

I sat next to Bruce Johnston on a recent flight out of Santa Barbara. Interesting guy
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 18, 2024 12:01 PM (NtVYv)

Was he personable?

Posted by: tubal at July 18, 2024 12:02 PM (PCK5/)

338 If Biden stays in, the dem convention will be canceled.

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at July 18, 2024 12:02 PM (g8Ew8)

339 If Joe was seriously considering dropping out, these leaks wouldn't be happening.

Unless the leaks are part of the pressure campaign, which I think they are.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 12:02 PM (xCA6C)

340 >> He does not have it within him to admit defeat or to bow out gracefully. It's simply not who he is.

This sounds like the true Biden. Robert Barnes likes referring to him as LBJ but retarded. The only way he bows out is by keeling over dead or into a vegetative stupor.

Posted by: electronic means at July 18, 2024 12:03 PM (rjJqk)

341 335 If Joe was seriously considering dropping out, these leaks wouldn't be happening.
Posted by: Duke Lowell

If party leaders weren't serious about trying to pressure Joe out, these leaks wouldn't be occurring, either. It's a real power struggle at the moment.

Posted by: Moron Analyst at July 18, 2024 12:03 PM (JCZqz)

342 It's nice to hear that Kai Trump supports her grandpa, instead of spraying her hair purple and pink, wearing nose rings, and screaming about the environment.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 18, 2024 12:03 PM (J2vNu)

343 For NV, it's no taxes on tips.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 18, 2024 12:01 PM (xjTDL)

Yup. Do you think Trump can read an electoral map?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 18, 2024 12:03 PM (A3700)

344 The 93 year old WWII vet that spoke last night had more mental acuity than Bite Me

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn it! at July 18, 2024 12:03 PM (o3Uyl)

345 Going from "distrust" to "everything is organized and planned" is a leap. It also implies a uniformity and monolith quality to the Democrat Party that seems to be obviously untrue.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:58 AM (GBKbO)

What about it seems untrue? The Democrats knew Biden was going to be the nominee about 9 months before the rest of the country. Four years earlier they gamed the system for Inevitable Hillary. They don't badmouth each other much (even Joe who they apparently can't get rid of, is still the most trustworthy and decent man ever) and the media is in freakily jackbooted lockstep 98.8% of the time. If they're not a monolith I don't know what is.

Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 12:03 PM (Yz09k)

346 Unless the leaks are part of the pressure campaign, which I think they are.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 12:02 PM (xCA6C)

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Yes, but that's my point. If he was considering dropping out, there would be no need for a pressure campaign.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 18, 2024 12:03 PM (2UnvF)

347 Well if Joe drops out be prepared for the media blitz of "Kamala is the most brilliant woman in history ".

Posted by: It's me donna at July 18, 2024 12:04 PM (IyPmt)

348 325 @302

>>I see someone has grasped one of my points about the Vance pick...

Hey dude, I wanted Youngkin, you know this, I thought he offered enough of everything to essentially unite all wings, including NeverTrumper GOPe deuschebags.

I'm not unhappy with the Vance pick, he's bright and shiny with no noticeable hillbilly dialect.

The main issue is we have monsters dug in like ticks and half the electorate or more are f**king lunatics.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 18, 2024 12:00 PM (XV/Pl)

Yes, they are...and you have to work with that.

Building lunatics into a bigger frenzy will mean they will lockstep vote for a corpse if they have to, b/c they are no longer rational. They will do what it takes.

Thus, you needed to appeal to states where cheats are now mostly impossible - the R led states. Trump didn't do that, so this is gonna be a lift to win...unless Ds literally fall apart in a backstabbing frenzy (but I expect the normal "fall in line" b/c they are way better at that than we are)...

Posted by: Nova Local at July 18, 2024 12:04 PM (exHjb)

349 out last time. They will not give Trump any credit for getting rid of Rowe. They don't want new Republican voters unless they are Christians (see their unhappiness with Amber Rose and the Hindu benediction).

The Dems close ranks and vote for the oerson with the D after their name.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (xjTDL)

Painting with a wide brush there, aren't you?

I understand those who, in conscience, can't vote for a given candidate and are willing to accept the consequences. They're not pouting- well, some are- but looking at the election from further out than the next four years (like eternity).
I have friends who would only vote for a combo of Thomas Aquinas and Don Juan of Austria- but we don't have that.

So I am voting for Trump again, as a civic duty and because I think he's the best candidate.

Posted by: sal at July 18, 2024 12:05 PM (4lnL8)

350 Was he personable?
Posted by: tubal at July 18, 2024 12:02 PM (PCK5/)

Yeah, I asked him a lot of questions and he had lots of stories. We talked about music the whole time

Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 18, 2024 12:05 PM (NtVYv)

351 Trumps granddaughter? I'd totally hit it!!!

Posted by: Kip Winger at July 18, 2024 12:05 PM (IlL6s)

352 Beachboys

-
Beachboys sing 99 Problems. NSFW!!!

https://is.gd/HHa2IQ

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at July 18, 2024 12:05 PM (L/fGl)

353 Anne Lockhart, June's daughter, was super cute.

*fist bump*
Posted by: Archimedes

Just looked her up. Definitely has June's face.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 18, 2024 12:05 PM (v6JzV)

354 Well if Joe drops out be prepared for the media blitz of "Kamala is the most brilliant woman in history ".

Posted by: It's me donna at July 18, 2024 12:04 PM (IyPmt)

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Hillary hardest hit ...

Posted by: ShainS -- Trump 2024, Now #1 With a Bullet! at July 18, 2024 12:05 PM (qC/Q1)

355 What does Vegas have for the over/under on further attempts on OrangeManBad between now and November? I doubt the commies are going to roll over and play dead, no matter who ends up on the ballot.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 12:05 PM (VavZF)

356 They have enough on Biden to end him and put Trump up by 12 in the polling. They've had it all this time.

Biden already was quoted in a scripted press conference that Kamala can easily replace him and do the presidency. Not exactly fighting words.

Believe none of what you hear and only half of what you see.

Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 12:06 PM (Yz09k)

357 345 What about it seems untrue? The Democrats knew Biden was going to be the nominee about 9 months before the rest of the country. Four years earlier they gamed the system for Inevitable Hillary. They don't badmouth each other much (even Joe who they apparently can't get rid of, is still the most trustworthy and decent man ever) and the media is in freakily jackbooted lockstep 98.8% of the time. If they're not a monolith I don't know what is.
Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 12:03 PM (Yz09k)

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The 2020 primary was a mess. They didn't coalesce around Biden until Super Tuesday when all of their other efforts to promote someone (Kamala, Buttigieg, Beto, Warren) all flopped, and they needed someone, anyone, to beat Bernie.

Biden coasted along on his Obama's VP vibe for a year until the establishment chose him as the only possible option left.

That's not monolith.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 12:06 PM (GBKbO)

358 284 Religious conservatives gave us the Biden administration. They decided to sit it out last time. They will not give Trump any credit for getting rid of Rowe. They don't want new Republican voters unless they are Christians (see their unhappiness with Amber Rose and the Hindu benediction).

...
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 18, 2024 11:53 AM (xjTDL)
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Pure Grade A GOPe bullshit.

Posted by: Eeyore at July 18, 2024 12:06 PM (1bNHn)

359 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 11:55 AM (GBKbO)

OH, oh, I'm sorry, but this is abuse. You want room 12A, Just along the corridor.

Posted by: Mr. Barnard, Room 12 at July 18, 2024 12:06 PM (Aqu9a)

360 Once again, conservatives are being told to stand down on social issues (not by Trump; by the know-it-all pundits) and here we go again.

I'm more machiavellian in outlook. But I respect the unwillingness of some religious conservatives to be practical or reasonable. Most of us are accommodationists to one degree or another, but you can't serve two masters.

Posted by: Rorschach Fan at July 18, 2024 12:06 PM (ohEAP)

361 350 Was he personable?
Posted by: tubal at July 18, 2024 12:02 PM (PCK5/)

Yeah, I asked him a lot of questions and he had lots of stories. We talked about music the whole time
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 18, 2024 12:05 PM (NtVYv)

Great! Slightly envious here..

Posted by: tubal at July 18, 2024 12:06 PM (PCK5/)

362 Youngkin is a RINO of the Turtle order. I am sooooo glad he was not the pick.

Posted by: redbanzai at July 18, 2024 12:07 PM (YTCvj)

363 Fun with naming nanotubes!

https://is.gd/JotwnR

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at July 18, 2024 12:07 PM (L/fGl)

364 Well if Joe drops out be prepared for the media blitz of "Kamala is the most brilliant woman in history ".
Posted by: It's me donna at July 18, 2024 12:04 PM (IyPmt)

Only the passage of time will tell.

Posted by: Dr Pork Chops & Bacons at July 18, 2024 12:07 PM (g8Ew8)

365 Biden can't even decide what cereal he's having. No one is waiting for a decision from Biden. He's not the president and hasn't been because he's practically a vegetable. I thought this stuff was common knowledge.

Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 12:07 PM (Yz09k)

366 Anarchist out front should have told you.

Posted by: John Candy at July 18, 2024 12:07 PM (RN4EI)

367 You can go back and read the analysis on the mid terms elections that Repubs did not turn out for. Vance is for an abortion ban but allows the morning after pill to stay legal. Not popular with the pro life crowd.

I see how anti-American the Biden administration is and I have problems focusing on this smaller issues that are deal breakers for others.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 18, 2024 12:08 PM (xjTDL)

368 To be fair, "niceness" is pervasive among conservative Christians that I know. I do know people that have been fooled by media caricature of Trump not being nice. I have not been fooled, but my religious background includes training in discernment.

A progressive expressed surprise that Evangelicals would support Trump after the Sloppy Daniels accusations because that is icky and Christians are supposed to mindlessly recoil from ickiness even if it's been faked. That tells me it was a manipulation attempt. "You Christians are supposed to run away from things we tell you are icky!"

Posted by: Emmie at July 18, 2024 12:08 PM (Sf2cq)

369 All the Dems have is abortion and Trans with racism thrown in... Lets see if it's enough and how much cheat they have

Posted by: It's me donna at July 18, 2024 12:08 PM (IyPmt)

370 295 I assume we've already covered that fact that Trump's granddaughter Kai is a cutey.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:30 AM (xCA6C)

Uh...she is 17.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 18, 2024 11:55 AM (A3700)
______
So put her in a cellar and let her age a bit more.

Posted by: Eeyore at July 18, 2024 12:08 PM (1bNHn)

371 362 Youngkin is a RINO of the Turtle order. I am sooooo glad he was not the pick.

Posted by: redbanzai at July 18, 2024 12:07 PM (YTCvj)

Whether he's a RINO or not, he wasn't going to appeal to the average voter in the way Vance will.

Not that it matters, but it signifies Trump's grip on the party.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at July 18, 2024 12:08 PM (KbCG3)

372 Kai wore her Shirley Temple dress last night for Pop Pop.. I heard they play On the good ship lollipop
-Rachael Mad Cow Disease

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn it! at July 18, 2024 12:08 PM (o3Uyl)

373 365 Biden can't even decide what cereal he's having.

Kaboom.

Posted by: Come on, people! at July 18, 2024 12:08 PM (RN4EI)

374 Anne Lockhart, June's daughter, was super cute.
*
*fist bump*
Posted by: Archimedes
*
Just looked her up. Definitely has June's face.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 18, 2024

***
A couple of years ago, I saw her on a Barnaby Jones episode from the '70s and said, "That face is familiar . . ." Looked her up on IMDb. Bingo!

On the other hand, you can get fooled by that. Abbie Cobb had a guest role in a Season One Longmire, and I was sure from her face that she was related to Jennie Garth of 90210. Nope.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 18, 2024 12:08 PM (J2vNu)

375
231 Speaking of stupid . . .

POLL: 79% of Dems approve of Harris replacing!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at July 18, 2024 11:45 AM (L/fGl)

There’s another way to read this; 79% of Dems know Joe needs to be replaced and are glad someone is going to do it.

Posted by: Tom Servo at July 18, 2024 12:09 PM (pgG81)

376 What has Biden done policy wise that goes against what the Left wants? Nothing? That's strange for such an independent and proud man, no? He will do what he is told when he is told.

Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 12:09 PM (Yz09k)

377 Could Governors deploy the guard to cordon off the counting centers? Nothing gets in type of thing?

I suspect the average Dem with a trunk full of ballots might think twice.

Posted by: Tech Sgt. Chen at July 18, 2024 12:09 PM (Z8Yh2)

378 Breaking News
Axios Reports Biden will leave as soon as this weekend.

(smug smile)

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 18, 2024 12:09 PM (t/2Uw)

379 @348

>>Yes, they are...and you have to work with that.

I don't know how you win over lunatics, I've spent most of my life in media and entertainment and have sat next to some top shelf lunatics listening to them spout off.

They. Are. Unreachable.

And the culture is such that we are churning more out every day while simultaneously importing all of our replacements.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 18, 2024 12:09 PM (XV/Pl)

380 362 Youngkin is a RINO of the Turtle order. I am sooooo glad he was not the pick.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 18, 2024 12:07 PM (YTCvj)

Not sure about that, but he's certainly earned a place in the conversation, having won VA where many before him have failed.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 18, 2024 12:10 PM (g1Bdi)

381 378 Breaking News
Axios Reports Biden will leave as soon as this weekend.

(smug smile)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 18, 2024 12:09 PM (t/2Uw)

Which would cause me to lose a bet to my BiL. Dangit.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at July 18, 2024 12:10 PM (KbCG3)

382 377 Could Governors deploy the guard to cordon off the counting centers? Nothing gets in type of thing?

I suspect the average Dem with a trunk full of ballots might think twice.
Posted by: Tech Sgt. Chen at July 18, 2024 12:09 PM (Z8Yh2)

Sure they can...

PA - D Gov
MI - D Gov
WI - D Gov
AZ - D Gov

Definitely gonna happen there...

Posted by: Nova Local at July 18, 2024 12:10 PM (exHjb)

383 378 Breaking News
Axios Reports Biden will leave as soon as this weekend.

Does he leave the Presidency or just not run ?

Posted by: It's me donna at July 18, 2024 12:10 PM (IyPmt)

384 Looking at state polls comparing Biden to Harris, if you focus on southern states, you see a five percent drop for Harris. Southern blacks ain't having it.

Posted by: Ribbed at July 18, 2024 12:10 PM (Ectld)

385 I am pro-life. When I look at how many innocent lives will be snuffed out under Trump versus under Biden, there is no way I can sit out of an election.

Posted by: Emmie at July 18, 2024 12:10 PM (Sf2cq)

386 >>> 367 You can go back and read the analysis on the mid terms elections that Repubs did not turn out for. Vance is for an abortion ban but allows the morning after pill to stay legal. Not popular with the pro life crowd.

I see how anti-American the Biden administration is and I have problems focusing on this smaller issues that are deal breakers for others.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 18, 2024 12:08 PM (xjTDL)

Honest question, analysis by whom? I recall a lot of talk about muhbortion leading up to and after 2022, but there were still / again shenanigans that year. (Example upthread at 12

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 12:10 PM (VavZF)

387 298 _____
Yes. "Take your pro-life movement and go home." That's the position of many on the right, who usually attack the GOPe, but here they are at one with them.
Posted by: Eeyore at July 18, 2024 11:52 AM (1bNHn)

Ummm Vance is publicly in support of a national abortion ban.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 18, 2024 11:55 AM (YTCvj)
______
I never said Vance. I mean those here who want us to shut up. I'll say this: If it weren't that the D's are so much worse, the pro-choice Republicans would be playing a very dangerous game here.

Posted by: Eeyore at July 18, 2024 12:10 PM (1bNHn)

388 I find it interesting that he calls in sick the sane day that Mayorkas tells the SS to stop answering questions about Butler and several top dems decide he shouldn't be on the ballot.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at July 18, 2024 12:10 PM (KSg6z)

389 380 362 Youngkin is a RINO of the Turtle order. I am sooooo glad he was not the pick.
Posted by: redbanzai at July 18, 2024 12:07 PM (YTCvj)

Not sure about that, but he's certainly earned a place in the conversation, having won VA where many before him have failed.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 18, 2024 12:10 PM (g1Bdi)

=======

It was a bit of a perfect storm that got him into office, and he's been lackluster on election integrity.

Eh. He seems middle of the road when it comes to GOP.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 12:10 PM (GBKbO)

390 Posted by: Emmie at July 18, 2024 12:08 PM (Sf2cq)

They tell women and blacks what they must think and do, why wouldn't they try with Christians.

Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 12:10 PM (Yz09k)

391 367 You can go back and read the analysis on the mid terms elections that Repubs did not turn out for. Vance is for an abortion ban but allows the morning after pill to stay legal. Not popular with the pro life crowd.

I see how anti-American the Biden administration is and I have problems focusing on this smaller issues that are deal breakers for others.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 18, 2024 12:08 PM (xjTDL)

Rs did pretty good numerically in 2022. Recent years are characterized by historically high turnout, not low turnout.

Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at July 18, 2024 12:10 PM (eYoxG)

392 That's supposed to be "at ( 128 ) "

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 12:11 PM (VavZF)

393 President Obama is telling allies that Joe needs to step aside.

Posted by: redridinghood at July 18, 2024 12:11 PM (NpAcC)

394 379 @348

>>Yes, they are...and you have to work with that.

I don't know how you win over lunatics, I've spent most of my life in media and entertainment and have sat next to some top shelf lunatics listening to them spout off.

They. Are. Unreachable.

And the culture is such that we are churning more out every day while simultaneously importing all of our replacements.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 18, 2024 12:09 PM (XV/Pl)

You know you lose their vote, and appeal to the squish vote that will stay home to avoid lunatics or may even come out for you...

Posted by: Nova Local at July 18, 2024 12:11 PM (exHjb)

395 I saw LBJ But Retarded open for The Dead Kennedys at Whiskey a Go Go in '80.

Posted by: ShainS -- Trump 2024, Now #1 With a Bullet! at July 18, 2024 12:11 PM (qC/Q1)

396 Breaking News
Axios Reports Biden will leave as soon as this weekend.

Clearly Austin threatened Axios with the Marines to do this after the Prez forgot him.
To be fair, I knew Austin when we were both captains...he's forgettable.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 18, 2024 12:11 PM (W/lyH)

397 When Doug Burgum spoke the other night I was relieved he was not Trumps VP pick. Dude might look good on paper but... he came across like a goofy bastid to me.

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn it! at July 18, 2024 12:11 PM (o3Uyl)

398 I assume we've already covered that fact that Trump's granddaughter Kai is a cutey.

Posted by: Archimedes at July 18, 2024 11:30 AM (xCA6C)

Uh...she is 17.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 18, 2024 11:55 AM (A3700)
______
So put her in a cellar and let her age a bit more.
Posted by: Eeyore

If her daddy's rich take her out for a meal
If her daddy's poor just do what you feel

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at July 18, 2024 12:12 PM (L/fGl)

399 378 Breaking News
Axios Reports Biden will leave as soon as this weekend.

(smug smile)

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 18, 2024 12:09 PM (t/2Uw)

Leave 2024 campaign plus White House?

Posted by: Gref at July 18, 2024 12:12 PM (5fDan)

400 No matter how bad Biden is 40%+ will vote for The Party.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 18, 2024 12:12 PM (6TUIG)

401 Okay! Who were the a-holes talking smack about Hindus? Just because we're all peaceful n shit you don't think we can't open up a can of whoop ass?

Bring it bitches! I'll strut right on up in your RNC convention.

Posted by: Mahatma Gandhi at July 18, 2024 12:12 PM (IlL6s)

402 I saw LBJ But Retarded open for The Dead Kennedys at Whiskey a Go Go in '80.
Posted by: ShainS -- Trump 2024, Now #1 With a Bullet! at July 18, 2024

***
Way ahead of their time, they were.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 18, 2024 12:12 PM (J2vNu)

403 If Axios is true (feh), then as I said, they didn't want Trump or his replacement to know who he was running against at the convention. How many people spoke against Biden over the last three nights?

Timing seems handy, no?

Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 12:12 PM (Yz09k)

404 Step aside.
Please step aside...

Posted by: Wendy's commercial at July 18, 2024 12:13 PM (RN4EI)

405 400 No matter how bad Biden is 40%+ will vote for The Party.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 18, 2024 12:12 PM (6TUIG)

Sign I saw several times driving through New Hampshire:

Vote Blue No Matter Who

Inspiring!

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at July 18, 2024 12:13 PM (KbCG3)

406 "Definitely gonna happen there..."

Pretty sure they could be forced to. Counter the militia for instance.

Posted by: Tech Sgt. Chen at July 18, 2024 12:13 PM (Z8Yh2)

407 "Who were the a-holes talking smack about Hindus? Just because we're all peaceful n shit you don't think we can't open up a can of whoop ass? Bring it bitches! I'll strut right on up in your RNC convention."

What are you gonna do? Starve yourself?

Posted by: Ribbed at July 18, 2024 12:13 PM (Ectld)

408 403 If Axios is true (feh), then as I said, they didn't want Trump or his replacement to know who he was running against at the convention. How many people spoke against Biden over the last three nights?

Timing seems handy, no?
Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 12:12 PM (Yz09k)

======

I think the Axios headline is just a slight shortening of what was said last night by anonymous Congressional people that they expect Biden to drop out by the weekend.

After that, the Biden inner circle released a statement saying that Biden is the nominee and won't drop out.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 12:14 PM (GBKbO)

409 It's nice to hear that Kai Trump supports her grandpa, instead of spraying her hair purple and pink, wearing nose rings, and screaming about the environment.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius,

I like the story she told of when they play golf but not on the same team. She said her Grandpa tries to get in her head but that it doesn't work because, she reminds him, she's a Trump too.

Posted by: Cheri at July 18, 2024 12:14 PM (oiNtH)

410 351 Trumps granddaughter? I'd totally hit it!!!
Posted by: Kip Winger at July 18, 2024 12:05 PM (IlL6s)

I saw Winger open for... I forget. I left because.. Winger opened for them. Aerosmith maybe.
Nothing like having a Bass player playing at the back of the stage for a lead singer who fancies himself a Bass player and won't take it off even though the cord fell out 2 songs ago.
It was a fuken lame show.

Posted by: Reforger at July 18, 2024 12:15 PM (xcIvR)

411 Does he leave the Presidency or just not run ?
Posted by: It's me donna at July 18, 2024 12:10 PM (IyPmt)

My prediction is if he doesn't run, Kamala ascends and party mysteriously unites.

If they were a monolith that's how it would go.

Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 12:15 PM (Yz09k)

412 I like the story she told of when they play golf but not on the same team. She said her Grandpa tries to get in her head but that it doesn't work because, she reminds him, she's a Trump too.
Posted by: Cheri at July 18, 2024 12:14 PM (oiNtH)
---------------

That's hilarious.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 18, 2024 12:15 PM (tT6L1)

413 No matter how bad Biden is 40%+ will vote for The Party.

40%+ will vote for The Party no matter who the nominee is.

Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 18, 2024 12:15 PM (MZ+PY)

414 So "cutey" is sexual now? I'm learning so much.

Posted by: Tech Sgt. Chen at July 18, 2024 12:15 PM (Z8Yh2)

415 I liked the image of Don Jr with his daughter… compare that to the Biden Tribe…

Posted by: tubal at July 18, 2024 12:16 PM (PCK5/)

416 Re Christian "niceness"... more people need to remember and embrace that Jesus also overturned the money changers table in the temple and violently drove them out of That holy please. Jesus told his desciples to sell their cloaks and buy swords. "Buddy Jesus" is not all Jesus was.

Posted by: redbanzai at July 18, 2024 12:16 PM (YTCvj)

417 403 If Axios is true (feh), then as I said, they didn't want Trump or his replacement to know who he was running against at the convention. How many people spoke against Biden over the last three nights?

Timing seems handy, no?
Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 12:12 PM (Yz09k)

Not one Democrat said boo about any of Biden's legislative 'achievements' during his residency, other than yessir.

The same lines of attack work on any replacement candidate.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 18, 2024 12:16 PM (g1Bdi)

418 @383

>>Does he leave the Presidency or just not run ?

If he is incapable of running for President, he can't be the President.

This is all such a f**king joke, f**king Donks getting a mulligan.

I mean, you got to give it to these f**kers.

They are f**king crafty.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 18, 2024 12:16 PM (XV/Pl)

419 You wonder if the plan this last weekend was to eliminate Trump before he named a VP (causing chaos on the Republican side) and then to push Joe out, allowing them to install a President of their choosing. The first part of the plan failed, but they’re still going ahead with the second part.

Because once a plan gets put into motion it can’t be stopped.

Posted by: Tom Servo at July 18, 2024 12:16 PM (pgG81)

420 If they were a monolith that's how it would go.
Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 12:15 PM (Yz09k)

*glares*

Posted by: Easter Island Heads at July 18, 2024 12:16 PM (Aqu9a)

421 But TJM has assured us repeatedly that Biden isn't going anywhere...

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 18, 2024 12:16 PM (v6JzV)

422 Kumlala worked every day with Resident Dementia and lied about his mental acuity countless times. She will be asked to explain that. She was in charge of the border and did literally nada. Explain that. She is a failed candidate whose primary qualification is she charged Willie Brown less than the in-town girls. 'Splain, please.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 18, 2024 12:17 PM (ppwwy)

423 Christians exist in America, that's a fact. Hindus exist in America. That's a fact. The founders of America knew it. Maybe you should realize it too?

Posted by: Mahatma Gandhi at July 18, 2024 12:17 PM (IlL6s)

424 I'm a staunch pro lifer. I'm also a staunch constitutionalist. Abortion is not in the purview of the federal government. I pray for the souls of those abort their children and the children themselves, but I don't want the feds to have anything to do with it.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 18, 2024 12:17 PM (2UnvF)

425 421 But TJM has assured us repeatedly that Biden isn't going anywhere...

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 18, 2024 12:16 PM (v6JzV)

Is he gone?

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at July 18, 2024 12:17 PM (KbCG3)

426 Nood ace

Posted by: oldraceral at July 18, 2024 12:17 PM (e/PcK)

427 After that, the Biden inner circle released a statement saying that Biden is the nominee and won't drop out.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, riding the anarchy train with John Landis at July 18, 2024 12:14 PM (GBKbO)

Well I've got both sides of this argument covered because I insisted from jump they would run Joe into the literal ground before shoving him out. Equally if he does go it will be as a hero and the replacement would only be Kamala.

It does seem more and more like he's going but who knows. And I am very worried about the Steal again. I hope I'm wrong about EVERYTHING.

Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 12:17 PM (Yz09k)

428 Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 18, 2024 12:17 PM (2UnvF)

Agreed

Posted by: It's me donna at July 18, 2024 12:17 PM (IyPmt)

429 Forget it, guys. It's all over.

George Conway
@gtconway3d
I’m pleased to announce the launch of the Anti-Psychopath Political Action Committee.
Because it’s time to start talking about what should be the number one issue in the 2024 presidential election.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at July 18, 2024 12:18 PM (L/fGl)

430 Breaking News
Axios Reports Biden will leave as soon as this weekend.

(smug smile)
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 18, 2024 12:09 PM (t/2Uw)

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

If that comes to pass, it was the Big Money Donors -- at the direction of DogEater -- who ultimately forced him out.

[And Bongino predicted months ago that it would be these Big Money Donors & Obama who would eventually throw F. Joe under the bus ...]

Posted by: ShainS -- Trump 2024, Now #1 With a Bullet! at July 18, 2024 12:18 PM (qC/Q1)

431 Is there a website for the RNC convention?

All I get is news sites when I searched using google. If you try hard you can bring up "gopconvention2024.com" but that returns "access denied" ... so I switched to brave and it was the same.

I was just curious about the schedule for Trump tonight. One of the news sites helpfully showed "Trump speech expected to end at 10:30".

W.T.F.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at July 18, 2024 12:18 PM (etuaZ)

432 419 You wonder if the plan this last weekend was to eliminate Trump before he named a VP (causing chaos on the Republican side) and then to push Joe out, allowing them to install a President of their choosing. The first part of the plan failed, but they’re still going ahead with the second part.

Because once a plan gets put into motion it can’t be stopped.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 18, 2024 12:16 PM (pgG81)

If I was a CT deep stater, it would have been to get Nikki on the top of the R ticket (as the next leading vote getter), and then I don't lose either way...if Biden never leaves, I just put out a deep state campaign and media push to hail Nikki...if he does, then I still install my preferred Pres...

Posted by: Nova Local at July 18, 2024 12:18 PM (exHjb)

433 Gentlemen, it's not time to be stuffing each other's ballots yet.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at July 18, 2024 12:18 PM (xOLp1)

434 Christians exist in America, that's a fact. Hindus exist in America. That's a fact. The founders of America knew it. Maybe you should realize it too?
Posted by: Mahatma Gandhi

I doubt that there were any Hindus in the US when we became independent. Just Christians (mostly Protestants) and Jews.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 18, 2024 12:18 PM (v6JzV)

435 NOOD.

Posted by: I identify as a Hippopotamus at July 18, 2024 12:18 PM (LLH3L)

436 Goddam People! We are not even through the convention and 5 DAYS from an assassination attempt and ya'll are acting like fuckin' church ladies! Gah!

Spotify and Beer possibly catnip and not even 1pm!

We are watchin' the HISTORIC meltdown of the Dem's and we are worried about whether or not our young handsome, articulate, conservative, well-spoken, hand-picked VP's wife is Christian! Goddam people! Can't you see that is going fuck us up, toot sweet! Shut the fuck up and ride the bus for God's sake! So we can win for a change!

Posted by: catman at July 18, 2024 12:19 PM (4HMlb)

437 I like the story she told of when they play golf but not on the same team. She said her Grandpa tries to get in her head but that it doesn't work because, she reminds him, she's a Trump too.
Posted by: Cheri at July 18, 2024 12:14 PM (oiNtH)
***

Daughter of Diogenes #1 has a great picture of President Trump as he was driving past her in his golf cart. He was smiling. Waved and said hello. He loves the golf course. And he can crush the ball.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 18, 2024 12:19 PM (W/lyH)

438 I think we would all love it if Biden refused to drop out; that means open civil war inside the Dem Party.

And remember that Kamala only got 2% of the vote in the 2020 Dem Primaries.

Posted by: Tom Servo at July 18, 2024 12:19 PM (pgG81)

439 They tell women and blacks what they must think and do, why wouldn't they try with Christians.
Posted by: ... at July 18, 2024 12:10 PM (Yz09k)

We were visiting a prison museum with a lefty friend of my husband's. One of the displays was about an abortionist who served time there. The friend, thinking I would appreciate this because I'm a woman, said, "He shouldn't have been imprisoned; he was just trying to help women!" It never entered that person's mind that I might consider abortion the biggest exploitation of women in this country. He's an idiot, or else I might have tried reasoning with him.

Posted by: Emmie at July 18, 2024 12:19 PM (Sf2cq)

440 Gandhi was talking to you Ribbed(not for our pleasure)

Posted by: Thomas Jefferson at July 18, 2024 12:19 PM (IlL6s)

441 George Conway
@gtconway3d

I’m pleased to announce the launch of the Anti-Psychopath Political Action Committee.

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

This is analogous to the Fascists calling themselves Anti-Fascists.

Posted by: ShainS -- Trump 2024, Now #1 With a Bullet! at July 18, 2024 12:19 PM (qC/Q1)

442 424 I'm a staunch pro lifer. I'm also a staunch constitutionalist. Abortion is not in the purview of the federal government. I pray for the souls of those abort their children and the children themselves, but I don't want the feds to have anything to do with it.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 18, 2024 12:17 PM (2UnvF)

This is my position as well. The pro-life movement now needs to appeal to hearts and minds, not votes. Play the long game.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 18, 2024 12:19 PM (g1Bdi)

443 It didn't go unnoticed last night at the RNC that the 98 year old WWII Veteran was more coherent than Biden. Loved that guy!

Posted by: Cheri at July 18, 2024 12:20 PM (oiNtH)

444 "Christians exist in America, that's a fact. Hindus exist in America. That's a fact. The founders of America knew it. Maybe you should realize it too?"

Not sure what confuses you, but we're all aware Hindus exist. We've called customer service in America. Doesn't mean I want them running my political party. Ask Ireland why.

Posted by: Ribbed at July 18, 2024 12:20 PM (Ectld)

445 >>> Posted by: Mahatma Gandhi at July 18, 2024 12:17 PM (IlL6s)

Exactly *how many* Hindus were in the Colonies in the 1770s, dipshit?

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 18, 2024 12:20 PM (VavZF)

446 He said toot sweet.

Posted by: Heh heh heh at July 18, 2024 12:21 PM (RN4EI)

447 @445 Helena Handbasket-None. That wasn't the point. Maybe the founders should have been explicit that this was a white and/or Christians only nation?

Posted by: JROD at July 18, 2024 12:25 PM (IlL6s)

448 @444 Ribbed-There not running the party(to quote Helena Handbasket) dipshit

Posted by: JROD at July 18, 2024 12:29 PM (IlL6s)

449 Pennsylvania is completely corrupt. Have not had an election that wasn't rigged since 2006. They need to focus the poll watchers in PA. Trump is very popular in PA but the Democrats are going to pull out all the stops this time.

Posted by: Alfred at July 18, 2024 01:00 PM (b6c/x)

450 Nice spreech CBD, well said

Posted by: Fen at July 18, 2024 01:01 PM (+8q/b)

451 It’s WHO counts the votes

Like the black old lady I. Georgia pulling out the huge bags of ballots and feeding the machine.

Had video of it, but we’re not suppose to trust our lying eyes

The media and Dems told us we we nuts and apparently that’s all they had to do, deny, deny, deny

Amd throw Americans who questioned the insanity in jail, where they still rot

And we did nothing

Posted by: Gonzotx at July 18, 2024 01:20 PM (YjECI)

452 If the Dems really want Joe out, the 25th is available...

Please, listen carefully, the 25th is for a temporary transfer of power and the power gets transferred back as soon as Biden writes a letter. The letter doesn't even have to be "accepted" by anyone, he just has to write it.

The 25th Amendment is not a coup mechanism.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 18, 2024 01:32 PM (nR2nR)

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