The Longest-Running Play in DC: Failure Theater

Another grim staging of the GOPe favorite.

The Democrats can always count on ten Republicans -- and always the same ten -- to vote the Democrat way on any tough vote.

Let's see who tonight's turncoats are.

Speaker Mike Johnson's funding bill is now facing opposition from half a dozen Republican colleagues as the window of opportunity to avert a government shutdown is closing.
Johnson's continuing resolution and attached SAVE Act, an election integrity bill that requires proof of citizenship for voter registration, is poised for a vote Wednesday and is now facing pushback from GOP lawmakers who have fiscal and national security concerns. As of this writing, six Republicans are confirmed no-votes and several others are on the fence, which gives very little wiggle room for Johnson's CR to pass the House.
Defense hawks like Republican Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana and House Armed Services Chair Mike Rogers are confirmed no-votes, citing national security.

Absolute scumbags, liberals and catspaws of the CIA.

Others are against the CR in general. But what is the alternative? It's too late for Congress to do its job and go back to regular appropriations.

This seems like grandstanding and preening:

Due to fiscal concerns, Republican Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Tim Burchett of Tennessee, Cory Mills of Florida and Matt Rosendale of Montana all intend to vote against the funding bill.
"A vote for a continuing resolution is a vote to keep adding $1 trillion to our debt every 100 days," Burchett told the Daily Caller News Foundation. "That's not the way Congress is supposed to operate."

Agreed but.... Obviously you cannot actually go through the proper procedures in time to fund the government. By withholding your vote, you're forcing Mike Johnson to drop the SAVE Act provision to get Democrats to cross over to vote for it.

Are these people simply stupid? Are they incapable of distinguishing between real fights happening right now vs. more philosophical, big-picture fights happening all the time? Are they incapable of distinguishing between Something Good (returning to regular order) and Something Absolutely Vital (requiring voter ID)?

Due to the GOP's slim House majority, the conference can only afford to lose four votes, assuming that every member is in attendance.
"I refuse to be a thespian in the Speaker's failure theater," Massie said in a post on X. "The 6 month continuing resolution with the SAVE Act attached is an insult to Americans' intelligence. The CR doesn't cut spending, and the shiny object attached to it will be dropped like a hot potato before passage."

Some might say that you're the star of this most recent Failure Theater production, Massie, as you so often are, claiming your Princibuhls force you to vote the Democrats' way time and time again.

I know a guy named David French who says that too, Massie. You should get in touch. You seem very sympatico.

Other Republicans like Reps. Paul Gosar of Arizona, Eric Burlison of Montana and Eli Crane of Arizona are hesitant about voting for the CR, according to Punchbowl.
Some vulnerable Republicans had reservations about attaching the SAVE Act to the funding bill, arguing that the possibility of a shutdown could impede their chances of reelection. The speaker reassured these Republicans during a private call last week that he wouldn't go into this spending fight if he thought it would fall through.
Johnson told GOP lawmakers during the call that his strategy will force Democratic leadership to answer for why they oppose election integrity measures, a source with direct knowledge of the call told the DCNF.

I'm just so, so tired. After this election, I think I'm done. They can all go fuck themselves.

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 01:56 PM

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1 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 01:57 PM (Zz0t1)

2 Everyone can f*ck everyone else, or themselves. Everywhere.

I feel ya.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 01:57 PM (Zz0t1)

3 Howdy!

Posted by: Moonbeam at September 10, 2024 01:58 PM (rbKZ6)

4 I lum'd NOOD.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 01:58 PM (Zz0t1)

5 That is very disheartening.

Posted by: 496 at September 10, 2024 01:58 PM (Y3uMr)

6 Massie is a joke

always has been

Posted by: BlackOrchid at September 10, 2024 01:59 PM (s3qiR)

7 If I lose my job, how will I be able to fight for you?

Dude, you've been our representative for 20 years. And you're now going to fight for us?

Sure, pull the other one....

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 10, 2024 01:59 PM (tT6L1)

8 Others are against the CR in general. But what is the alternative? It's too late for Congress to do its job and go back to regular appropriations.

========

I disagree.

What essential function does the federal government...do?

Border security? National defense?

The mail?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, going full throttle with Tony Scott at September 10, 2024 01:59 PM (GBKbO)

9 Are these people simply stupid? Are they incapable of distinguishing between real fights happening right now vs. more philosophical, big-picture fights happening all the time? Are they incapable of distinguishing between Something Good (returning to regular order) and Something Absolutely Vital (requiring voter ID)?

======

Nah.

They're just on the other side.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, going full throttle with Tony Scott at September 10, 2024 01:59 PM (GBKbO)

10 I used to like Jim Banks.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 10, 2024 01:59 PM (63Dwl)

11 Same as it has always been. Nice weather today.

Posted by: Ganowicz Commie Exterminators, LTD. at September 10, 2024 02:00 PM (C26rB)

12 At Tinseltown, about to see Beetlejuice. Normal screening, no XD. Ticket was $6.15.

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 10, 2024 02:00 PM (VFO/d)

13 Speaking of whores...

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:01 PM (v6JzV)

14 I am shocked, shocked, to find that there is failure theater going on in the establishment!

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:01 PM (AYCXd)

15
360 FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 01:58 PM (Zz0t1)

361 NOODlum.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 01:58 PM (Zz0t1)

If you had done these in opposite order, thereby Willowing your FIRST!!! -- that would have earned you some serious style points

Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 02:01 PM (RhGG0)

16 "But it's already illegal, for illegals to vote"

Then why are you Dems so actively enrolling them, and making sure they need no ID? Polls already showed "a lot" of illegals voted in 2020 and 2022, and intend to vote this November.

Posted by: illiniwek at September 10, 2024 02:01 PM (Cus5s)

17 It's too late for Congress to do its job and go back to regular appropriations.
.......

FAIL. SHUT HER DOWN BOYS !

Posted by: wth at September 10, 2024 02:01 PM (v0R5T)

18 What we need is a good alien invasion.

Nuke DC from space. It's the only way to be sure.

Oh and have an earth shattering KaBoom big enough to take out that Delaware beach.

For the children.

Posted by: Just Lily at September 10, 2024 02:01 PM (PTggi)

19 The GOP is essentially throwing away the House while the Senate is in play...

the only thing they need to do is endorse a piece of the MAGA Agenda and they could take BOTH.

So.
They will embark on the Paul Ryan / Mitt Rombley plan.
Losing.

Posted by: garrett at September 10, 2024 02:02 PM (uXHpV)

20 Are these people simply stupid? Are they incapable of distinguishing between real fights happening right now vs. more philosophical, big-picture fights happening all the time? Are they incapable of distinguishing between Something Good (returning to regular order) and Something Absolutely Vital (requiring voter ID)?

Some "Republicans" are simply determined to pull defeat from the jaws of victory.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2024 02:02 PM (xCA6C)

21 At Tinseltown, about to see Beetlejuice. Normal screening, no XD. Ticket was $6.15.
Posted by: Anna Puma at September 10, 2024 02:00 PM (VFO/d)

Enjoy.

Your opinion will be welcome later.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:02 PM (Zz0t1)

22 Oh, man! Just missed it. We were this close, guys! If only those four Republicans in protected seats had voted for it! We'll get 'em next time!

If you really want to piss off Mike Johnson and his sycophants, run over to tigerdroppings.com political board and create an account and start mocking his failure theater. It's a Louisiana based conservative bulletin board that is owned and operated by LSU / The Louisiana GOP. Promise you will get a very quick reaction.

Posted by: Ribbed at September 10, 2024 02:02 PM (B0mGw)

23 Please don't give up the ship, Ace. We need you. After the election take a vacation.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 10, 2024 02:02 PM (dTTBf)

24 Hey yall totally OT but She Hobbit's mom has just passed so any prayer's or thoughts for her, her mom and the rest of the family are greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance.

Posted by: BruceWayne at September 10, 2024 02:03 PM (CIS44)

25 Uniparty. This will take more than an 'election',\.

Posted by: Eromero at September 10, 2024 02:03 PM (LHPAg)

26 Leave the party. It feels good. Plus the more the GOP fucks up elections with open primaries you can still vote for your guy.

How many the GOP actual positions do you agree with?

The border? Spending? Ukraine? it's depressing when you start writing it down.

Posted by: Tech Sgt. Chen at September 10, 2024 02:03 PM (Z8Yh2)

27 Yep. And the thing is, much like Rand Paul and voting against budgets after parking them up, knowing they'd pass, as voters we'd throw out a bum who voted against big spending that cut our take.

But sooner or later (probably sooner) the house of cards will collapse, and we will blame the politicians and ignore our part in it.

Posted by: Bete at September 10, 2024 02:03 PM (VmF1K)

28 Nothing changes until the electorate makes it change. And they’re currently not incentivized enough to make it change.

Posted by: Wonkish Rogue at September 10, 2024 02:03 PM (NDiT4)

29 "A vote for a continuing resolution is a vote to keep adding $1 trillion to our debt every 100 days," Burchett told the Daily Caller News Foundation. "That's not the way Congress is supposed to operate."

$3.5 trillion a year. We won't see 2027.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at September 10, 2024 02:03 PM (IFeV+)

30 A 8 week CR should be the call...

The SAVE act won't be enforced by the Biden admin for this election anyway, so there's no point passing it.

But get past the election, see who wins, and then put forth a real budget in mid-Nov that you are willing to shut down gov til Trump takes office...

Posted by: Nova Local at September 10, 2024 02:03 PM (exHjb)

31 There's no point doing what the uniparty doesn't want to do because the uniparty is just going to do what they want to do anyway.

That's your argument? That's your Prinsubuhlll? That's your Hill To Die On? "Fuck it"?

What exactly would you say it is.... you do here?

Posted by: Warai-otoko at September 10, 2024 02:03 PM (VoAdT)

32 Johnson told GOP lawmakers during the call that his strategy will force Democratic leadership to answer for why they oppose election integrity measures

-

60 days out from the elections, with some ballots already in the mail? Pointless.

While it is frustrating, Massie is right. The SAVE is theater, and it will be dropped in conference. It is only there for campaign ads.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at September 10, 2024 02:04 PM (lTGtQ)

33
If you had done these in opposite order, thereby Willowing your FIRST!!! -- that would have earned you some serious style points
Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 02:01 PM (RhGG0)

I'm still reeling from the aftermath of having the audacity to have criticism of Musk earlier......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:04 PM (Zz0t1)

34 I’m tired too.
Republicans are bought off so easily

Posted by: Gonzotx at September 10, 2024 02:04 PM (YjECI)

35 >>I'm just so, so tired. After this election, I think I'm done. They can all go fuck themselves.

I reached my limit of putting up with these ridiculous goofballs in 2007.

That's a long time ago.

Wild.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at September 10, 2024 02:04 PM (ggQzh)

36 Hey yall totally OT but She Hobbit's mom has just passed so any prayer's or thoughts for her, her mom and the rest of the family are greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance.
Posted by: BruceWayne

Aw, dang. 😢
Definitely.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at September 10, 2024 02:04 PM (IFeV+)

37 Being so principled it never accomplishes anything other than enacting the other side's agenda is pretty much the Republican Party platform. "We fuck you slower and with tiny pricks."

Posted by: Can You Smell The Jeb!? at September 10, 2024 02:05 PM (ZueV7)

38 Looks like Harris removed her McDonald's job experience from her official bio.

http://tiny.cc/ldilzz

Posted by: bonhomme at September 10, 2024 02:05 PM (Odg76)

39 Massie is a joke

always has been
Posted by: BlackOrchid at September 10, 2024 01:59 PM (s3qiR)

...

I was unfamiliar with him and for about 10 minutes his twitter posts seemed interesting, and then he posted a clip of himself from a TV game show in the 90's and I realized he's been an attention whore his entire life.

Posted by: TexasDan at September 10, 2024 02:05 PM (z/ifB)

40 Somebody is getting paid.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 10, 2024 02:05 PM (GJuub)

41 The CR won’t pass with the SAVE act. It’s another ridiculous maneuver to put Democrats on record as voting against proving you’re a US Citizen to vote. If Johnson had a set of balls, he would have cut the budget of every agency that’s been screwing over the American taxpayer. He’s fully funding the effort to give illegal aliens our tax money while waving the Save Act as a diversion.

Oh and let this sink in. The last deal was negotiated so there would be a full 1% cut across the board if nothing was done by March 30th. Guess what date Johnson put in the CR? March 28th, so that date will never be hit.

Johnson is Mitch McConnell,, only shorter.

Posted by: Marcus T at September 10, 2024 02:05 PM (QfzLT)

42 Geez. Biden is already on record stating that he'll veto the CR as is. All we need is for the Dems in the Senate to kill it, and that will help GOP senate campaigns this fall.

Posted by: mrp at September 10, 2024 02:05 PM (rj6Yv)

43 A 8 week CR should be the call...

The SAVE act won't be enforced by the Biden admin for this election anyway, so there's no point passing it.

But get past the election, see who wins, and then put forth a real budget in mid-Nov that you are willing to shut down gov til Trump takes office...

That seems eminently reasonable, so it'll never happen.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2024 02:05 PM (xCA6C)

44 These gutless weasels... 85% or something like that of Americans support voter ID and these gobshites can't even put Democrats on the defense with a Government shutdown that makes them argue why it's a bad idea to that much of the country.
The GOP Senate is 3/4 useless idiots and the House is about 25%.

Posted by: Little Larry Sellers at September 10, 2024 02:06 PM (xaNfJ)

45 Tar. Rope. Tree.

Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at September 10, 2024 02:06 PM (27HWJ)

46 Somebody is getting paid.
Posted by: nurse ratched

It's a big club. But we aren't in it.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at September 10, 2024 02:06 PM (IFeV+)

47 Bulgar-

Here's another girl. Sorry about the advertising for the boutique:

https://tinyurl.com/vyeaytfw

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 10, 2024 02:06 PM (dTTBf)

48 I'm still reeling from the aftermath of having the audacity to have criticism of Musk earlier......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:04 PM (Zz0t1)

I missed that. Didn't know he was beyond reproach

Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 02:06 PM (RhGG0)

49 My condolences to She Hobbit and her family.

Posted by: bonhomme at September 10, 2024 02:06 PM (Odg76)

50 Hey yall totally OT but She Hobbit's mom has just passed so any prayer's or thoughts for her, her mom and the rest of the family are greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance.
Posted by: BruceWayne

Aww man. That blows. Sorry to hear that. Please pass along sincere condolences from myself and the First Lady.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:06 PM (Zz0t1)

51 38 Looks like Harris removed her McDonald's job experience from her official bio.

lol who lies about this?!?!

Posted by: BlackOrchid at September 10, 2024 02:06 PM (s3qiR)

52 simpatico

Sorry.

Posted by: ... at September 10, 2024 02:07 PM (zlPHs)

53 Posted by: BruceWayne

Of course.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 10, 2024 02:07 PM (dTTBf)

54
GOP Motto: Lose with honor!

Posted by: Frank Barone at September 10, 2024 02:07 PM (+oR7L)

55 Massie can go horsefuck. Johnson can watch.

I'm sure there are Ukraine bucks in there too.

Posted by: Tech Sgt. Chen at September 10, 2024 02:07 PM (Z8Yh2)

56 Condolences to SheHobbit

Posted by: BlackOrchid at September 10, 2024 02:07 PM (s3qiR)

57 >>> I know a guy named David French who says that too, Massie. You should get in touch. You seem very sympatico.

I get him and Jonah Goldberg mixed up at this point, they are interchangeable. But one of them is busy clutching his pearls that Tucker had a guest on, with controversial views.

The guest's views about Churchill are odd, sure, but the point is Tucker lets oddballs on to have conversations. But the "muh principles" of French/Goldberg are to deny the first amendment to anyone that's not a full leftist at this point.

Posted by: LizLem at September 10, 2024 02:07 PM (kustM)

58 >> Looks like Harris removed her McDonald's job experience from her official bio.

Turns out it was a Burger King Bathroom.

Posted by: The Humpty Dance at September 10, 2024 02:07 PM (uXHpV)

59 51 38 Looks like Harris removed her McDonald's job experience from her official bio.

lol who lies about this?!?!

Posted by: BlackOrchid at September 10, 2024 02:06 PM (s3qiR)

Someone who is uber-rich, but made their career acting poor...

Posted by: Nova Local at September 10, 2024 02:07 PM (exHjb)

60
I missed that. Didn't know he was beyond reproach
Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 02:06 PM (RhGG0)

Seems so.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:07 PM (Zz0t1)

61 This is exactly what I was talking about. "Fiscsl and national security concerns" my ass. The US Congress is an utterly self-serving collection of frauds and outright criminals. I support Trump and that's about as far down the ticket as I can stomach. Mike Johnson is either foolish or corrupt as well.

What in the name of God is greater national security risk than elections limited to actual citizens?

Posted by: Erik In Texas at September 10, 2024 02:07 PM (w/JbM)

62 Failure theater is an essential component of any “republic” actually ruled by oligarchs. I don’t know late Roman Republic history but I’m sure the same thing happened back then.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at September 10, 2024 02:08 PM (aIU4O)

63 While it is frustrating, Massie is right. The SAVE is theater, and it will be dropped in conference. It is only there for campaign ads.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at September 10, 2024 02:04 PM (lTGtQ)

...

He votes against every CR though I bet. In which case his own principles and integrity are not in question, and there is zero harm in passing this bill, and forcing the exposure of Johnson's powerlessness in the ensuing process.

Posted by: TexasDan at September 10, 2024 02:08 PM (z/ifB)

64 What essential function does the federal government...do.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, going full throttle with Tony Scott at September 10, 2024 01:59 PM (GBKbO)

They allow us to see Mount Rushmore from various points of vantage.

Posted by: ... at September 10, 2024 02:08 PM (zlPHs)

65 Looks like Harris removed her McDonald's job experience from her official bio.

http://tiny.cc/ldilzz
Posted by: bonhomme at September 10, 2024 02:05 PM (Odg76)
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weird.

Why draw attention?

Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at September 10, 2024 02:08 PM (27HWJ)

66 What essential function does the federal government...do?

Border security? National defense?

The mail?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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All of those are excepted from any consequences of a government shutdown. It is a specious argument done by Deep Staters that rely on public fear to continue to bankrupt the republic.

Every legislative body has just one damn job that is mandatory in those constitutions with a significant role for the legislature--it is to pass annual appropriations, spending, and tax legislation.

Everything else is gravy.

Posted by: whig at September 10, 2024 02:08 PM (kW+z9)

67 Lots of prayers, SheHobbit.

Posted by: LizLem at September 10, 2024 02:08 PM (kustM)

68 Looks like Harris removed her McDonald's job experience from her official bio.

Well she had a job at a McDonalds, or a Burger Chef, or something.

I mean she gave a job there.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at September 10, 2024 02:08 PM (lTGtQ)

69 *Sits back and waits for the Digital Underground Fans to gat it.*

Posted by: garrett at September 10, 2024 02:09 PM (uXHpV)

70 Hey yall totally OT but She Hobbit's mom has just passed so any prayer's or thoughts for her, her mom and the rest of the family are greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance.
Posted by: BruceWayne

Dang. Prayers up for the family and loved ones. Please let her know we're here for her

Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 02:09 PM (RhGG0)

71 Right there with ya, ace.
Why do they bother pretending -- it's beyond insulting at this point.

Posted by: Lizzy at September 10, 2024 02:09 PM (Pijte)

72 Parts of Harris' "issues" section of her campaign website are direct copy/paste from Joe Biden's.

http://tiny.cc/wdilzz

Posted by: bonhomme at September 10, 2024 02:09 PM (Odg76)

73 We are fighting for YOU!!!
and Ukraine, but mostly for Defense contractors!

Posted by: Inogame at September 10, 2024 02:09 PM (53oGX)

74 Mike Johnson's funding bill is now facing opposition from half a dozen Republican colleagues

**********

Ask yourself:

WWMUMRD?

What would mirror-universe Mitt Romney do?

Posted by: Muldoon at September 10, 2024 02:09 PM (991eG)

75 61 This is exactly what I was talking about. "Fiscsl and national security concerns" my ass. The US Congress is an utterly self-serving collection of frauds and outright criminals. I support Trump and that's about as far down the ticket as I can stomach. Mike Johnson is either foolish or corrupt as well.

What in the name of God is greater national security risk than elections limited to actual citizens?
Posted by: Erik In Texas at September 10, 2024 02:07 PM (w/JbM)

And when Trump's in office with a large R majority, he can stick that sucker in the budget, get it passed, AND actually enforce it.

For now, it's failure theater to get an almost 6 month CR...and instead, we'll still have the 6 month - 2 day CR...

Posted by: Nova Local at September 10, 2024 02:09 PM (exHjb)

76 Bulgar-

Here's another girl. Sorry about the advertising for the boutique:

https://tinyurl.com/vyeaytfw
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

Wow, outstanding. Thanks, Fen.

I like the girl you posted in the last thread, too. Looked like she was dressed to be in a wedding party.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:09 PM (v6JzV)

77 Prayers up for She Hobbit and family.

Posted by: ... at September 10, 2024 02:09 PM (zlPHs)

78 Some "Republicans" are simply determined to pull defeat from the jaws of victory.
Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2024 02:02 PM (xCA6C)

They don't define victory the same way you do.

Roughly 100% of elected officials are in place to advance their personal situation... be it with money, power, or pussy. Sometimes they'll do something that's good for the country if it also helps them - or at least doesn't hurt.

Even if they were good, decent people before they arrived, the first thing DC does is corrupt.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 10, 2024 02:10 PM (IUd0M)

79 Prayers up for She Hobbit and family.
Posted by: ... at September 10, 2024 02:09 PM

What happened?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 10, 2024 02:10 PM (Wnv9h)

80 It's the stolen valor equivalent of the fast food world. It's just so...low rent.

Posted by: french fried taters at September 10, 2024 02:10 PM (ZueV7)

81
Why do they bother pretending -- it's beyond insulting at this point.
Posted by: Lizzy at September 10, 2024 02:09 PM (Pijte)

I fear you have answered your own question.

Posted by: ... at September 10, 2024 02:10 PM (zlPHs)

82 Looks like Harris removed her McDonald's job experience from her official bio.

http://tiny.cc/ldilzz
Posted by: bonhomme at September 10, 2024 02:05 PM (Odg76)
===================
weird.

Why draw attention?

The simple answer is that she's a rather stupid liar, and very, very bad at politics.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2024 02:10 PM (xCA6C)

83 "Absolute scumbags, liberals and ~~catspaws~~ whores of the CIA."

Fixed it for ya, bruh!

Posted by: Doctor Elric the Blade at September 10, 2024 02:11 PM (iFTx/)

84 I'm still reeling from the aftermath of having the audacity to have criticism of Musk earlier......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:04 PM (Zz0t1)

I missed that. Didn't know he was beyond reproach
Posted by: Doof

There was a later thread where stiff got spicy about Musk, too. Art Thread, I think.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:11 PM (v6JzV)

85 Short-term "pain" to ensure free and fair elections that would allow for the election of those who might actually fix problems.

I can see why Congress would be against doing the right thing.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at September 10, 2024 02:11 PM (KbCG3)

86 Close the government. Things would only get better.

Posted by: Pudinhead at September 10, 2024 02:11 PM (W3T6M)

87 >>"But it's already illegal, for illegals to vote"

It's already illegal to drive without a license, yet they do that, don't they? And those AR-15 or whatever the TdA people are toting in that Aurora apartment video -- are those legally purchased, do they have proper licensing for them???

Posted by: Lizzy at September 10, 2024 02:11 PM (Pijte)

88 The one thing you can say for Democrats is that they have iron-fisted, lock-step control of their members.

Republicans have Jack. And Shit.

Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at September 10, 2024 02:11 PM (1hAWw)

89 What happened?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 10, 2024 02:10 PM (Wnv9h)

Her mom passed.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:11 PM (Zz0t1)

90 They allow us to see Mount Rushmore from various points of vantage.
Posted by: ... at September 10, 2024 02:08 PM (zlPHs)

...

And lock people in their rooms if they are already in the national parks and the government shuts down.

Posted by: TexasDan at September 10, 2024 02:11 PM (z/ifB)

91 Hey yall totally OT but She Hobbit's mom has just passed so any prayer's or thoughts for her, her mom and the rest of the family are greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance.
Posted by: BruceWayne at September 10, 2024 02:03 PM (CIS44)

Wow. SheHobbit is pretty young to have lost a parent.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 10, 2024 02:12 PM (IUd0M)

92 Obviously, *I* answered the Harvard University admittance question correctly, but can any of you mouth-breathing troglodytes?

"If there are seven men with seven wives and each man and each wife have seven children, what is the total number of people?"

Posted by: David Hogg, Harvard graduate at September 10, 2024 02:12 PM (a3Q+t)

93 passing along yall's prayers, she very much appreciates it.

Posted by: BruceWayne at September 10, 2024 02:12 PM (CIS44)

94 Never mind. Saw upthread.

Prayers up for She Hobbit and her family.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 10, 2024 02:12 PM (Wnv9h)

95 Regarding last thread and "Unsafe Storage of Firearm" statutes.

My state makes it a class C felony (personal injury or death) or gross misdemeanor for violation of statute, with an unlawful entry exception (with reporting requirement).

No allowance for maintaining self-defense weapon unlocked in household for lawful self-defense (do at your own risk).

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:13 PM (AYCXd)

96 It is truly pathetic. The Republicans time and time again raise some issue and the leadership ignores it until election time and then buries it. All the leaders have to get their kibble from the continuing resolution, everything else be damned. Until someone forced them to do a budget for a fiscal year this crap will be ongoing.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 10, 2024 02:13 PM (tKS+g)

97 GOP Motto: Lose with honor!
Posted by: Frank Barone

It's better to live on your knees than die on your feet.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at September 10, 2024 02:13 PM (L/fGl)

98 Wow. SheHobbit is pretty young to have lost a parent.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic

She's been very sick for a long time and was recently diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer so kinda just been waiting for the other shoe to drop, as it were. Doesn't make it any easier.

Posted by: BruceWayne at September 10, 2024 02:13 PM (CIS44)

99 70 Hey yall totally OT but She Hobbit's mom has just passed so any prayer's or thoughts for her, her mom and the rest of the family are greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance.
Posted by: BruceWayne

Dang. Prayers up for the family and loved ones. Please let her know we're here for her
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Dittos-Condolences and prayers.

Posted by: Pudinhead at September 10, 2024 02:13 PM (W3T6M)

100 Posted by: BruceWayne at September 10, 2024 02:12 PM (CIS44)

My condolences, sir.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:13 PM (AYCXd)

101 "If there are seven men with seven wives and each man and each wife have seven children, what is the total number of people?"

Does this mean that each man has seven wives, or each man has a wife?

Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2024 02:13 PM (xCA6C)

102 "If there are seven men with seven wives and each man and each wife have seven children, what is the total number of people?"
Posted by: David Hogg, Harvard graduate

63

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:13 PM (v6JzV)

103 85 Short-term "pain" to ensure free and fair elections that would allow for the election of those who might actually fix problems.

I can see why Congress would be against doing the right thing.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at September 10, 2024 02:11 PM (KbCG3)

But it doesn't...it's already against the law...this is like saying "we believe in the 2nd amendment" act when there's already a 2nd amendment.

It's distraction to us (like the DHS patsies were in the Trump assassination attempt) to avoid us knowing they want 6 months for a CR, so 6 months from now, they can kick the bucket again and have another whole year of a crazy, unaffordable budget funding leftwing priorities.

Focus on the main goal - getting elected and then pulling every leftwing priority out of the budget (b/c normally those are the corruption payments and the ones destroying our country)...

Posted by: Nova Local at September 10, 2024 02:14 PM (exHjb)

104 "I'm just so, so tired. After this election, I think I'm done. They can all go fuck themselves."
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When republics become bloated poisonous ticks on their society, a lot of people have that attitude.

The blame rests solely on the politicians that doom the republic by their actions and inactions.

Posted by: whig at September 10, 2024 02:14 PM (kW+z9)

105 Prayers and peace for She Hobbit and her little hobbitses.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 10, 2024 02:14 PM (GJuub)

106 >>It's the stolen valor equivalent of the fast food world. It's just so...low rent.

It's so stupid, really. Why lie about that? Did you really think you could pretend to be just like us, you born in Berkley, raised in Berkley and Canada weirdo???

Akin to Gore showing up to a flyover state shop and asking "Where can I get me a huntin' license?!"

Posted by: Lizzy at September 10, 2024 02:14 PM (Pijte)

107 I'm still reeling from the aftermath of having the audacity to have criticism of Musk earlier......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:04 PM (Zz0t1)

Meh. You get over it.

Hope the wife is doing well.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:14 PM (AYCXd)

108 The blame rests solely on the politicians that doom the republic by their actions and inactions.

No, the blame rests on the voters who put those politicians into office.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2024 02:14 PM (xCA6C)

109 Looks like Harris removed her McDonald's job experience from her official bio.

http://tiny.cc/ldilzz
Posted by: bonhomme at September 10, 2024 02:05 PM (Odg76)

People had pointed out that it had been her job to blow the cream out of the shake machine. Too "on the nose".

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 10, 2024 02:15 PM (IUd0M)

110 Megan McArdle decided to weigh in on the picture of a man carrying a dead goose. In her expert opinion, nobody knows anything about it and we should all just shut up.

I have no idea who this guy is or where he got the goose, and neither does anyone else.

http://tiny.cc/beilzz

This slag calls herself a reporter.

Posted by: bonhomme at September 10, 2024 02:15 PM (Odg76)

111 >>Akin to Gore showing up to a flyover state shop and asking "Where can I get me a huntin' license?!"

That was John Kerry.

Posted by: garrett at September 10, 2024 02:15 PM (uXHpV)

112 "If there are seven men with seven wives and each man and each wife have seven children, what is the total number of people?"
Posted by: David Hogg, Harvard graduate

Zero. None of them were going to St. Ives.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at September 10, 2024 02:15 PM (LxER7)

113 She's been very sick for a long time and was recently diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer so kinda just been waiting for the other shoe to drop, as it were. Doesn't make it any easier.
Posted by: BruceWayne at September 10, 2024 02:13 PM (CIS44)

Compounded suck.

That's so sad.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:15 PM (Zz0t1)

114 That was John Kerry.
Posted by: garrett

Who, by the way, served in Vietnam.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:15 PM (v6JzV)

115 "If there are seven men with seven wives and each man and each wife have seven children, what is the total number of people?"
Posted by: David Hogg, Harvard graduate

Zero. None of them were going to St. Ives.

But I thought the trains left the stations at the same time?

Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2024 02:16 PM (xCA6C)

116 110 Megan McArdle decided to weigh in on the picture of a man carrying a dead goose. In her expert opinion, nobody knows anything about it and we should all just shut up.

I have no idea who this guy is or where he got the goose, and neither does anyone else.

http://tiny.cc/beilzz

This slag calls herself a reporter.
Posted by: bonhomme at September 10, 2024 02:15 PM (Odg76)

======

But Trump definitely tore up classified documents and flushed them down the toilet.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, going full throttle with Tony Scott at September 10, 2024 02:16 PM (GBKbO)

117 But Trump definitely tore up classified documents and flushed them down the toilet.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, going full throttle with Tony Scott at September 10, 2024 02:16 PM (GBKbO)

Was that her?

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:16 PM (AYCXd)

118 Obviously, *I* answered the Harvard University admittance question correctly, but can any of you mouth-breathing troglodytes?

"If there are seven men with seven wives and each man and each wife have seven children, what is the total number of people?"
Posted by: David Hogg, Harvard graduate at September 10, 2024 02:12 PM (a3Q+t)
__________

Jello

Posted by: Doctor Elric the Blade at September 10, 2024 02:16 PM (iFTx/)

119 "Looks like Harris removed her McDonald's job experience from her official bio. -- lol who lies about this?!?!"

Did she make the original claim herself, or was it just in her bio, where she can blame someone else? --

Coulter thinks there are a lot of Willie Horton type ads available for Kamala, from her days in CA and more recent bad moves (like importing the criminal gangs to take over apartment buildings.

Posted by: illiniwek at September 10, 2024 02:17 PM (Cus5s)

120 343

Posted by: MkY at September 10, 2024 02:17 PM (ylQTz)

121 Doesn’t matter, I’ll Beto this bill. Great guy, once ate dog shit.

Posted by: Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:17 PM (/KoNt)

122 "The blame rests solely on the politicians that doom the republic by their actions and inactions."

If despotism failed only for want of a capable benevolent despot, what chance has democracy, which requires a whole population of capable voters.

Posted by: Ribbed at September 10, 2024 02:17 PM (B0mGw)

123 I am so sorry for SheHobbit. Many prayers for her comfort.

Posted by: Piper at September 10, 2024 02:17 PM (GMx4K)

124 Here's a radical idea: Why don't Republicans actually be FOR something. Goodness knows Democrats have an agenda.

Trump has an agenda and it's made him the most effective Republican on the national level since Reagan. I say again, the most effective Republican in 40 years simply because he has THINGS he wants to do.

Wouldn't you know it: America responds to plans, goals, ideas, and aspirations!

Meanwhile the GOPe is just the worst kind of failures.

Only twice in 40 years the congressional-level GOP had an agenda: 1994 and 2010. No surprise both of those elections were blowouts for them.

Other than that, they just coast.

Posted by: Shenanigans at September 10, 2024 02:17 PM (pZ0Mr)

125 "Looks like Harris removed her McDonald's job experience from her official bio. -- lol who lies about this?!?!"

2 all beef patties, special sauce......

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at September 10, 2024 02:18 PM (N39Ws)

126 "But get past the election, see who wins, and then put forth a real budget in mid-Nov that you are willing to shut down gov til Trump takes office..."

That's the last thing the punks would support. They fear any shutdown because the Dems always demagogue it and Republicans get generally blamed by the media and public. And God forbid if a shutdown real or threatened were attached to Trump. The horror of being being supportive of that.

Posted by: RM at September 10, 2024 02:18 PM (WXucK)

127 96 It is truly pathetic. The Republicans time and time again raise some issue and the leadership ignores it until election time and then buries it. All the leaders have to get their kibble from the continuing resolution, everything else be damned. Until someone forced them to do a budget for a fiscal year this crap will be ongoing.
Posted by: Smell the Glove
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That is the reason I think electing Trump only gives us a stay of execution. Still a worthy goal but the GOP in Congress and their Federalist Society hacks in black robes will be bound and determined to fight for the ruinous status quo if he is in office.

The only possible way to survive is for Trump to appoint a Torquemada as Attorney General with a brief to go after the ponces, poltroons, and perverts that infest the GOP in office.

Posted by: whig at September 10, 2024 02:18 PM (kW+z9)

128 There was a later thread where stiff got spicy about Musk, too. Art Thread, I think.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:11 PM (v6JzV)

Some people get way too wound up in their opinions and the butthurt they feel when someone disagrees with them. There's a lot of subjects that touch that off 'round these parts.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 10, 2024 02:19 PM (IUd0M)

129 What does Matt Gaetz think about the CR? It's not officially a shitshow until he opens his mouth.

Posted by: Mark1971 at September 10, 2024 02:19 PM (xPl2J)

130 110 Megan McArdle decided to weigh in on the picture of a man carrying a dead goose. In her expert opinion, nobody knows anything about it and we should all just shut up.

I have no idea who this guy is or where he got the goose, and neither does anyone else.

http://tiny.cc/beilzz

This slag calls herself a reporter.
Posted by: bonhomme at September 10, 2024 02:15 PM (Odg76)

She's not wrong, which is why you can't drive five minutes in any rural town without seeing someone carrying a recently killed water fowl.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at September 10, 2024 02:19 PM (KbCG3)

131 101 "If there are seven men with seven wives and each man and each wife have seven children, what is the total number of people?"

Does this mean that each man has seven wives, or each man has a wife?

and "each man and each wife have seven children": with each other (seven) or independently (fourteen)?

Posted by: anachronda at September 10, 2024 02:19 PM (oY6Yp)

132 Only twice in 40 years the congressional-level GOP had an agenda: 1994 and 2010.

Posted by: Shenanigans at September 10, 2024 02:17 PM (pZ0Mr)

And that 2010 premise was a lie, capped off by McCain's triumphal thumbs down charade.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:19 PM (AYCXd)

133 picture of a man carrying a dead goose.

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Bunch of smart assessment on Twitter. I mean X.

https://is.gd/JWvyuM

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at September 10, 2024 02:19 PM (L/fGl)

134 Other than that, they just coast.
Posted by: Shenanigans
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Despoils is a better word.

Posted by: whig at September 10, 2024 02:19 PM (kW+z9)

135 126 "But get past the election, see who wins, and then put forth a real budget in mid-Nov that you are willing to shut down gov til Trump takes office..."

That's the last thing the punks would support. They fear any shutdown because the Dems always demagogue it and Republicans get generally blamed by the media and public. And God forbid if a shutdown real or threatened were attached to Trump. The horror of being being supportive of that.
Posted by: RM at September 10, 2024 02:18 PM (WXucK)

After the election, it won't matter...2 years til the next one...

That's WHY you do it that way...

Posted by: Nova Local at September 10, 2024 02:19 PM (exHjb)

136 >>Absolute scumbags, liberals and catspaws of the CIA.

As I've mentioned before, one term Congressman Fred Grandy said everything done in DC is horse-trading. Everything. You can never think that your representative voted for or against a bill on its face -- they are doing it in exchange for something else. That's why Grandy left after one term. He went on to co-host a morning radio show in DC where he picked apart what these tools did in Congress for his audience.

Posted by: Lizzy at September 10, 2024 02:20 PM (Pijte)

137 "But it's already illegal, for illegals to vote"

Turns out, it's illegal for them to be in the country... hence the name... and, yet.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 10, 2024 02:20 PM (IUd0M)

138 There has to be a crack team of lawyers/investigators/whoever to look into these 10 -15 "Republicans" districts during the last few elections...... there is CLEARLY reasons they are traitors to America, we just need to find them.

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at September 10, 2024 02:20 PM (5AVMW)

139 "Why don't Republicans actually be FOR something."

This is the Republicans' failure. They have no platform other than Trump. What is there to vote for?

Posted by: Ribbed at September 10, 2024 02:20 PM (B0mGw)

140 132 Only twice in 40 years the congressional-level GOP had an agenda: 1994 and 2010.

Posted by: Shenanigans at September 10, 2024 02:17 PM (pZ0Mr)

And that 2010 premise was a lie, capped off by McCain's triumphal thumbs down charade.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:19 PM (AYCXd)

=======

Did the GOP have an agenda in 2010? Or did the Tea Party imply an agenda for the GOP in 2010?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, going full throttle with Tony Scott at September 10, 2024 02:20 PM (GBKbO)

141 Meh. You get over it.

Hope the wife is doing well.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:14 PM (AYCXd)

Of course I will.

She's alright. Hair has started coming out, so there's that.

We meet the oncologist tomorrow about the cluster that happened last week to see what will be done this week.

Thank you.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:20 PM (Zz0t1)

142
They'll always disappoint you.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 10, 2024 02:20 PM (1Nxff)

143 24 Hey yall totally OT but She Hobbit's mom has just passed so any prayer's or thoughts for her, her mom and the rest of the family are greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance.
Posted by: BruceWayne at September 10, 2024 02:03 PM (CIS44)

She Hobbit, sincerest condolences on your loss. May you find peace and comfort in your memories of her.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at September 10, 2024 02:20 PM (N39Ws)

144 Some people get way too wound up in their opinions and the butthurt they feel when someone disagrees with them. There's a lot of subjects that touch that off 'round these parts.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 10, 2024 02:19 PM (IUd0M)

Especially when you disagree with them on their idols.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:20 PM (AYCXd)

145 McCardle would have a point if she didn't breathlessly repeat whatever nevertrump innuendo came her way.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 10, 2024 02:21 PM (tT6L1)

146 http://tiny.cc/beilzz

This slag calls herself a reporter.
Posted by: bonhomme at September 10, 2024 02:15 PM (Odg76)

She's not wrong, which is why you can't drive five minutes in any rural town without seeing someone carrying a recently killed water fowl.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer

DC Draino responded to someone earlier sayong something like that. And he said you you're just a bigot if you think he didnt just go to the Canada Geese Store.

Posted by: BruceWayne at September 10, 2024 02:21 PM (CIS44)

147 343 + 7
Oops
Each man has 7 wives. 49 +7= 56
49X7= 343
343 + 7 = 350

Posted by: MkY at September 10, 2024 02:21 PM (ylQTz)

148 I am on board with the Go Fuck Yourself party and I look forward to reading their newsletters.

Posted by: Drunken Yoda at September 10, 2024 02:21 PM (ilHZO)

149 That was John Kerry.
Posted by: garrett

Who, by the way, served in Vietnam.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:15 PM (v6JzV)

Bulg frequently comes through with a great El Rushbo reference. Nice job!

Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 02:21 PM (RhGG0)

150 This slag calls herself a reporter.
Posted by: bonhomme
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She is a bien pensant that was a paid slag for a variety of rich media owners.

She might actually be right about any given situation; but purely by accident and not by her feeble reasoning powers.

Posted by: whig at September 10, 2024 02:21 PM (kW+z9)

151 31 101 "If there are seven men with seven wives and each man and each wife have seven children, what is the total number of people?"

Does this mean that each man has seven wives, or each man has a wife?

and "each man and each wife have seven children": with each other (seven) or independently (fourteen)?
Posted by: anachronda at September 10, 2024 02:19 PM (oY6Yp)

My guess is the population of Dearborn, MI.....

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at September 10, 2024 02:22 PM (5AVMW)

152 picture of a man carrying a dead goose.

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The real danger is anti immigrant backlash.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at September 10, 2024 02:22 PM (L/fGl)

153 She's been very sick for a long time and was recently diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer so kinda just been waiting for the other shoe to drop, as it were. Doesn't make it any easier.
Posted by: BruceWayne at September 10, 2024 02:13 PM (CIS44)

I swear, brain cancer seems to be a thing lately. I worked with a guy who lost his son to brain cancer and then, a few years later, he died of it.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 10, 2024 02:22 PM (IUd0M)

154 Did the GOP have an agenda in 2010? Or did the Tea Party imply an agenda for the GOP in 2010?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, going full throttle with Tony Scott at September 10, 2024 02:20 PM (GBKbO)

Didn't that election begin the give us the House we'll repeal Obamacare, give us the Senate we'll repeal Obamacare, give us the POTUS we'll repeal Obamacare charade?

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:22 PM (AYCXd)

155 Easy answer. 14 people. Children aren’t people for leftists.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at September 10, 2024 02:22 PM (/KoNt)

156 I'm still wrong.
402

Posted by: MkY at September 10, 2024 02:22 PM (ylQTz)

157 if the SAVE Act actually made it into law, the CR would be worth it

but I have a feeling Massie is right and it will be dropped

Posted by: Bitcoin Fixes Everything at September 10, 2024 02:22 PM (V6W16)

158 As I've mentioned before, one term Congressman Fred Grandy said everything done in DC is horse-trading. Everything. You can never think that your representative voted for or against a bill on its face -- they are doing it in exchange for something else. That's why Grandy left after one term. He went on to co-host a morning radio show in DC where he picked apart what these tools did in Congress for his audience.
Posted by: Lizzy at September 10, 2024 02:20 PM (Pijte)

So he saw what happens in Congress and he decided he could no longer Gopher it??

Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 02:23 PM (RhGG0)

159 That was John Kerry.
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Who, by the way, served in Vietnam.

WHAT!!? Why did no one tell me this? I totally would have voted for him if I'd known that.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 10, 2024 02:23 PM (/y8xj)

160 As I've mentioned before, one term Congressman Fred Grandy said everything done in DC is horse-trading. Everything. You can never think that your representative voted for or against a bill on its face -- they are doing it in exchange for something else. That's why Grandy left after one term. He went on to co-host a morning radio show in DC where he picked apart what these tools did in Congress for his audience.
Posted by: Lizzy
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FWIW, Grandy spent four terms in Congress and did not run again. He instead went against incumbent GOP governor Terry Bransted in the Iowa GOP primary and lost.

Posted by: whig at September 10, 2024 02:23 PM (kW+z9)

161 Some people get way too wound up in their opinions and the butthurt they feel when someone disagrees with them. There's a lot of subjects that touch that off 'round these parts.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 10, 2024 02:19 PM

All is proceeding as we have foreseen.

Posted by: Big Penguin at September 10, 2024 02:24 PM (a3Q+t)

162 131 101 "If there are seven men with seven wives and each man and each wife have seven children, what is the total number of people?"

Does this mean that each man has seven wives, or each man has a wife?

and "each man and each wife have seven children": with each other (seven) or independently (fourteen)?

One thing we know for sure; whomever wrote that question writes bills for Congress.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 10, 2024 02:24 PM (xCA6C)

163 She Hobbit condolences to you and your family on your loss. God bless

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 10, 2024 02:24 PM (tKS+g)

164 So he saw what happens in Congress and he decided he could no longer Gopher it??

Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 02:23 PM (RhGG0)

He was in the same boat, and he found out he didn't love it.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:24 PM (AYCXd)

165
Megan McArdle decided to weigh in on the picture of a man carrying a dead goose. In her expert opinion, nobody knows anything about it and we should all just shut up.

___________

Megan McArdle also predicted a cataclysmic loss for Trump in 2016. She writes what her readers want to hear.

20 years ago she had some interesting things to say. Now she's just another DC hoor.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 10, 2024 02:24 PM (1Nxff)

166 FWIW, Grandy spent four terms in Congress and did not run again. He instead went against incumbent GOP governor Terry Bransted in the Iowa GOP primary and lost.
Posted by: whig

And was a talk-radio cohost on WMAL in DC.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:24 PM (v6JzV)

167 The left: No illegal aliens vote in our elections

Also the left: We are willing to do literally anything to keep you from stopping illegal aliens from voting

Posted by: 18-1 at September 10, 2024 02:25 PM (oZhjI)

168 picture of a man carrying a dead goose.

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The real danger is anti immigrant backlash.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at September 10, 2024 02:22 PM

Too soon, pal...too soon.

Posted by: A Canada Goose at September 10, 2024 02:25 PM (Wnv9h)

169 > "If there are seven men with seven wives and each man and each wife have seven children, what is the total number of people?"

The obvious answer is 7x7 + 2x7 = 63. But because the question is poorly phrased, it feels like a trick. What if one man has seven wives and the other six men have none? Then it's only 15. OR what if the men and wives aren't married to each other? By the phrasing here, that means there are 14 adults that each have seven kids.

Posted by: bonhomme at September 10, 2024 02:25 PM (Odg76)

170 Didn't that election begin the give us the House we'll repeal Obamacare, give us the Senate we'll repeal Obamacare, give us the POTUS we'll repeal Obamacare charade?
Posted by: Comrade Flounder
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Yes and to end government overspending. The GOP never did go back to regular order as they promised. That is because of the ticks embedded in the GOP majorities that insist their donor's interests never be affected in budget battles.

Posted by: whig at September 10, 2024 02:25 PM (kW+z9)

171 Why don't Republicans actually be FOR something.

Republicans are for something. It's not something you care about. It's not something you want. It's not something that will improve the lives of anyone other than Republicans in DC. But they're for it.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 10, 2024 02:25 PM (IUd0M)

172 "Something Absolutely Vital (requiring voter ID)"

yes, it really is critical. So Republican scum will (looks like) stop it. Then they'd have to stick to their guns till Democrats surrender. But R's are the team the usually surrenders, early and often.

It seems plausible there will be millions of battleground state ballots produced for Kamala, directly from the illegals being signed up. (with most just fabricated, then the bum rush to validate the fake election, again)

I'm praying for some miracles, and/or a Great Awakening by the brainwashed masses.

Posted by: illiniwek at September 10, 2024 02:25 PM (Cus5s)

173 Bulg frequently comes through with a great El Rushbo reference. Nice job!
Posted by: Doof

*blushes, takes bow*

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:25 PM (v6JzV)

174 Eromero, if you're still here --

No official video at the event. Of course, there will be many cell phones out taking video snippets. There will be official audio recording, but who knows if and when that will ever be available to the public. Our sound guy is pretty busy with his other projects and there is no market for a recording since there are no more performances at which to sell it.

I'm touched that you and Mrs. E are willing to make the effort to attend and very sorry the schedule is not working out for you. I'm hoping our paths will cross again someday soon. Best wishes for Mrs. E's quick recovery!

Posted by: Emmie at September 10, 2024 02:25 PM (Sf2cq)

175 even if it is eventually dropped in committee, getting vulnerable House Dems on record opposing a citizenship requirement to vote is helpful politically

the problem is any vulnerable House Dem can vote for it knowing the Save Act portion will be dropped in committee, so you lose the political benefit

Posted by: Bitcoin Fixes Everything at September 10, 2024 02:26 PM (V6W16)

176 And was a talk-radio cohost on WMAL in DC.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus
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Another person that simply caught Potomac fever and never went home again.

Posted by: whig at September 10, 2024 02:26 PM (kW+z9)

177 I just got called back from a casting call for my franchises’s 2025 ad campaigns. That is pretty cool. Except it would be 2 days in ATL and then more in CA so I will probably call this a fun win here and decline.

Posted by: Piper at September 10, 2024 02:26 PM (GMx4K)

178
The Left: DEI is vital!

Also the Left: No one has ever benefited from DEI.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 10, 2024 02:26 PM (1Nxff)

179 She Hobbit, sincerest condolences on your loss. May you find peace and comfort in your memories of her.

Though famous for cruel snark, the Horde is also full of love.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at September 10, 2024 02:26 PM (5NDhQ)

180 91 Hey yall totally OT but She Hobbit's mom has just passed so any prayer's or thoughts for her, her mom and the rest of the family are greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance.
Posted by: BruceWayne at September 10, 2024 02:03 PM (CIS44)[\i]

Hugs and prayers for her and her loved ones.

Posted by: barkingmad59, weird and wandering lurkette at September 10, 2024 02:26 PM (R3yzU)

181 It's bad enough that we're mathing here but it's even worse that we're doing so at the prompting of the Hogg Sock.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at September 10, 2024 02:27 PM (LxER7)

182 >>>I'm just so, so tired.

Tired, tired of playing the game
Ain't it a crying shame
I'm so tired

Posted by: m at September 10, 2024 02:27 PM (64Zez)

183
*hums*

Hold your pickle If you let us...
Special orders don't upset us
All we ask is that you let us serve it your way.
Have it your way, have it your way.

It takes two hands, to handle the Whopper...

Posted by: Double cheeseburger entendres at September 10, 2024 02:27 PM (991eG)

184 Megan McArdle also predicted a cataclysmic loss for Trump in 2016. She writes what her readers want to hear.

20 years ago she had some interesting things to say. Now she's just another DC hoor.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 10, 2024 02:24 PM (1Nxff)

Seems the name 'Megan' (and varying spellings) has an issue in the universe.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:27 PM (Zz0t1)

185 If it's all just one big uni-party with various factions, which I personally think it is, then you'd have to focus on defeating the GOPe rinos piecemeal. Looking at the party as a whole it's impossible to "replace the GOP" when there really isn't a "GOP" that you can point to. Touch. Put in a jar. Whatever.

The rank and file Democrats have a massive fraud machine to make sure their preferred candidates get elected and remain in office. The GOP does too, but for those aligned with the left.

That needs to be broken up.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 10, 2024 02:28 PM (Q4IgG)

186 Especially when you disagree with them on their idols.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:20 PM (AYCXd)

I was called a traitor and told to leave the country because I don't think the US should be involved in Ukraine. It's not just arguing over famous people.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 10, 2024 02:28 PM (IUd0M)

187 There's a lot of subjects that touch that off 'round these parts.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic

Is this about carrots in chili?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at September 10, 2024 02:28 PM (L/fGl)

188 But because the question is poorly phrased, it feels like a trick

The only fully correct answer is "insufficient information given." Any other answer relies on unstated assumptions.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 10, 2024 02:28 PM (/y8xj)

189 Megan McArdle decided to weigh in on the picture of a man carrying a dead goose. In her expert opinion, nobody knows anything about it and we should all just shut up.

I have no idea who this guy is or where he got the goose, and neither does anyone else.

http://tiny.cc/beilzz

This slag calls herself a reporter.
Posted by: bonhomme at September 10, 2024 02:15 PM (Odg76)
______

The pic is from COLUMBUS over a month ago. It does not show Haitians in Springfield.

Posted by: Doctor Elric the Blade at September 10, 2024 02:29 PM (iFTx/)

190 If they drop the SAVE part, they should also drop the Green Nude Eel part of the resolution. Seems unlikely.

Posted by: illiniwek at September 10, 2024 02:29 PM (Cus5s)

191 If a Horde member is in contact with Eromero and also has my phone number, please feel free to share my number with Eromero. Thanks!

Posted by: Emmie at September 10, 2024 02:30 PM (Sf2cq)

192 * wing flaps *

"I think the facts are obvious: Trump isn't running to win...

He is running to lose and start an insurrection.

He knows he is going to lose...
He knows there isn't a damn thing to do about it...
He knows his only chance at survival is to overthrow the legitimate government after he loses"

-- DU Thread starter

Posted by: Big Penguin at September 10, 2024 02:30 PM (a3Q+t)

193 "they should also drop the Green Nude Eel part of the resolution."

That would be a threat to Our Democracy (TM).

Posted by: Ribbed at September 10, 2024 02:30 PM (B0mGw)

194 Though famous for cruel snark, the Horde is also full of love.
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at September 10, 2024 02:26 PM (5NDhQ)

Having been on the receiving end of the Horde's love during a very difficult time, I can attest to it's abundance.

Of course, I've been on the receiving end of the snark too - so I can attest to that abundance, as well.

Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 02:30 PM (RhGG0)

195 That needs to be broken up.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
=======
Probably take a Cromwell to do what you want; but unfortunately likely to result in a Chavez.

Posted by: whig at September 10, 2024 02:30 PM (kW+z9)

196 Thanks again for all the prayers, Im passing them along.

Posted by: BruceWayne at September 10, 2024 02:30 PM (CIS44)

197 To be clear the Republicans could have gotten "d
on't let illegals vote" in any number of ways if they wanted to.
One example

Pass budgets for everything people actually care about. Then attach the "don't let illegals vote" to the bill funding HUD or something. Let the left choose no HUD or no illegal voting

Posted by: 18-1 at September 10, 2024 02:30 PM (oZhjI)

198 "If a Horde member is in contact with Eromero and also has my phone number, please feel free to share my number with Eromero. Thanks!"

Just type it here. He'll get it.

Posted by: Ribbed at September 10, 2024 02:31 PM (B0mGw)

199 Please don't give up the ship, Ace. We need you. After the election take a vacation.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 10, 2024 02:02 PM (dTTBf)

Actually, Fen, I think we should ALL take a short vacation from all of this after the election. Lots of frazzled nerves here, and among people I meet in meat space. The closer we get to November, it will become unbearable.

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at September 10, 2024 02:31 PM (iODuv)

200 He knows his only chance at survival is to overthrow the legitimate government after he loses"

Well, he's still the last legitimately elected president.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 10, 2024 02:31 PM (oZhjI)

201 139 "Why don't Republicans actually be FOR something."

This is the Republicans' failure. They have no platform other than Trump. What is there to vote for?
Posted by: Ribbed at September 10, 2024 02:20 PM (B0mGw)

I was just speaking about something like this offline to another Horde commenter. Obama had 'Hope and Change', which in its way was very compelling. There was of course the historic first of his candidacy which, added to the slogan, was very effective. Kamala's 'Joy' and 'vibes' in its own way is also effective because it appeals to emotion rather than substance, of which she has none.

MAGA, on our side, is very compelling indeed, along the lines of 'Morning in America' and 'Contract With America'. Our problem is that the GOP has nothing else for us to work with after that.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at September 10, 2024 02:31 PM (mMrkq)

202 177 I just got called back from a casting call for my franchises’s 2025 ad campaigns. That is pretty cool. Except it would be 2 days in ATL and then more in CA so I will probably call this a fun win here and decline.

Posted by: Piper at September 10, 2024 02:26 PM (GMx4K)

Do it!

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at September 10, 2024 02:31 PM (KbCG3)

203 "Looks like Harris removed her McDonald's job experience from her official bio. -- lol who lies about this?!?!"

Handling Willie Brown's meat and special sauce was close enough for her. Not his daughter BTW. LOL

Posted by: Minnfidel at September 10, 2024 02:31 PM (ewjUl)

204 Thanks again for all the prayers, Im passing them along.
Posted by: BruceWayne at September 10, 2024 02:30 PM (CIS44)

I passed it along, so she should be hearing from SpongeBro as well

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:31 PM (Zz0t1)

205
Seems the name 'Megan' (and varying spellings) has an issue in the universe.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:27 PM (Zz0t1)

Too much Uniparty failure theater, not enough butt stuff.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at September 10, 2024 02:31 PM (y9nCu)

206 157 if the SAVE Act actually made it into law, the CR would be worth it but I have a feeling Massie is right and it will be dropped Posted by: Bitcoin Fixes Everything

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

But they can't drop it after the vote. So what's the harm in saying "I'm voting for it as long as the SAVE Act is included", then if it's dropped, vote against? Zero. Massie is full of sh*t

Posted by: bearski at September 10, 2024 02:31 PM (Bhsk7)

207 I was called a traitor and told to leave the country because I don't think the US should be involved in Ukraine. It's not just arguing over famous people.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 10, 2024 02:28 PM (IUd0M)

What? Traitor.

J/K.

A lot of that mob mentality, especially with personalities, more so in the political realm. That's why also I skipped the Trump Wars 2.0 here, which is still lingering, to some extent.

Meh. Whatever. We're all on the same team, and we can disagree on things without resulting to personal insults. Mostly.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:32 PM (AYCXd)

208 "Our problem is that the GOP has nothing else for us to work with after that."

And treats MAGA like dog turds stuck to their shoe.

Posted by: Ribbed at September 10, 2024 02:32 PM (B0mGw)

209 Seems the name 'Megan' (and varying spellings) has an issue in the universe.
Posted by: Sponge

You can trust me! I've always been a staunch conservative. I'd never backstab you guys in a shameless attempt at fame and fortune selling out to the MSM!

Posted by: Megyn Kelly at September 10, 2024 02:32 PM (JCZqz)

210 Kamala’s accomplishments, behold:

https://tinyurl.com/3r5jdj6p

Posted by: Piper at September 10, 2024 02:32 PM (pRpzT)

211 MAGA, on our side, is very compelling indeed, along the lines of 'Morning in America' and 'Contract With America'. Our problem is that the GOP has nothing else for us to work with after that.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at September 10, 2024 02:31 PM (mMrkq)

One of the greatest points of differentiation in 2016 were the competing slogans:

MAGA vs. I'm with Her

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at September 10, 2024 02:33 PM (KbCG3)

212 I passed it along, so she should be hearing from SpongeBro as well
Posted by: Sponge -

She did. Thanks!

Posted by: BruceWayne at September 10, 2024 02:33 PM (CIS44)

213 Having been on the receiving end of the Horde's love during a very difficult time, I can attest to it's abundance.

Of course, I've been on the receiving end of the snark too - so I can attest to that abundance, as well.

Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 02:30 PM (RhGG0)

Our abundances have abundances.

We've got abundances coming out our a__!

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:33 PM (AYCXd)

214 Fred Grandy was also David Eisenhower's law-school roommate, and was his best man when he married Nixon's daughter.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:33 PM (v6JzV)

215 The GOPe is upset. They've been unable to co-opt MAGA, unlike the TEA party.

MAGA wants the GOPe to get its act together and try to do something to mitigate the impending debt implosion. The GOPe refuses to listen.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 10, 2024 02:34 PM (tT6L1)

216 MAGA, on our side, is very compelling indeed, along the lines of 'Morning in America' and 'Contract With America'. Our problem is that the GOP has nothing else for us to work with after that.

You could make a career out of MAGA if that were what you wanted to achieve. Our problem is that, for the GOP, it isn't.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 10, 2024 02:34 PM (IUd0M)

217 The GOPe stands for something. It stands for keeping the GOPe in just enough power to keep the cash and benefits rolling in. Constituents, principles , ethics? Hahahahahaha

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 10, 2024 02:34 PM (tKS+g)

218 Prayer up for Shehobbit, Bruce.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:34 PM (v6JzV)

219 Megan McArdle decided to weigh in on the picture of a man carrying a dead goose. In her expert opinion, nobody knows anything about it and we should all just shut up.

I have no idea who this guy is or where he got the goose, and neither does anyone else.

http://tiny.cc/beilzz

This slag calls herself a reporter.
Posted by: bonhomme at September 10, 2024 02:15 PM (Odg76)

Where exactly in Ohio does she expect someone to sell a live goose to somebody to be dragged out by the neck and walked home?

Posted by: Oldcat at September 10, 2024 02:34 PM (n7h9X)

220 202 177 I just got called back from a casting call for my franchises’s 2025 ad campaigns. That is pretty cool. Except it would be 2 days in ATL and then more in CA so I will probably call this a fun win here and decline.

Posted by: Piper at September 10, 2024 02:26 PM (GMx4K)

Do it!
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at September 10, 2024 02:31 PM (KbCG3)

I vote for "Do it!"

Posted by: m at September 10, 2024 02:35 PM (64Zez)

221 "The GOPe is upset. They've been unable to co-opt MAGA, unlike the TEA party."

McCain's betrayal on Obamacare was the last straw.

Fuck you. War.

Posted by: Ribbed at September 10, 2024 02:35 PM (B0mGw)

222 The GOPe stands for something. It stands for keeping the GOPe in just enough power to keep the cash and benefits rolling in. Constituents, principles , ethics? Hahahahahaha
Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 10, 2024 02:34 PM (tKS+g)

They are even failing at that.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 10, 2024 02:35 PM (n7h9X)

223 I think that ALL proposed legislation should be stand alone vote yes or no. It would simplify the process and prevent these bipedal amoeba diarrhea from fucking up procedure. Plus it would be a gang of fun to watch.

Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at September 10, 2024 02:35 PM (hKoQL)

224 Seems the name 'Megan' (and varying spellings) has an issue in the universe.

Almost married one. Can confirm.

Posted by: brak at September 10, 2024 02:35 PM (NGHTx)

225
Where exactly in Ohio does she expect someone to sell a live goose to somebody to be dragged out by the neck and walked home?
Posted by: Oldcat at September 10, 2024 02:34 PM (n7h9X)

Isn't Ohio famous for having abundant supply of wet markets?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:36 PM (Zz0t1)

226 "Where exactly in Ohio does she expect someone to sell a live goose to somebody to be dragged out by the neck and walked home?"

In September.

Posted by: Ribbed at September 10, 2024 02:36 PM (B0mGw)

227 220 202 177 I just got called back from a casting call for my franchises’s 2025 ad campaigns. That is pretty cool. Except it would be 2 days in ATL and then more in CA so I will probably call this a fun win here and decline.

Posted by: Piper at September 10, 2024 02:26 PM (GMx4K)

Do it!
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at September 10, 2024 02:31 PM (KbCG3)

I vote for "Do it!"
Posted by: m at September 10, 2024 02:35 PM (64Zez)

2 against 1. The "Do its" take it.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at September 10, 2024 02:37 PM (KbCG3)

228 214 Fred Grandy was also David Eisenhower's law-school roommate, and was his best man when he married Nixon's daughter.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:33 PM (v6JzV)

I never looked at Grandy's bio until today. Holy moly! Exeter and Harvard as well. Definitely old-school elite. A universe away from his Gopher persona.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at September 10, 2024 02:37 PM (mMrkq)

229 (7 ^ 3) + (7 ^ 2) + (7 ^ 1) = 399

Posted by: zombie Brigham Young at September 10, 2024 02:37 PM (a3Q+t)

230 I mean, I swear I drove through Wuhan, Ohio last time I was up there.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:37 PM (Zz0t1)

231 Looks like Harris removed her McDonald's job experience from her official bio.
Posted by: bonhomme

It was a Jack in Her Box

Posted by: Stu Podaso at September 10, 2024 02:37 PM (oEWLd)

232 Its pretty funny that the debate tonight isn’t the first time that democrats are worried that Harris will choke.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at September 10, 2024 02:37 PM (/KoNt)

233 You can trust me! I've always been a staunch conservative. I'd never backstab you guys in a shameless attempt at fame and fortune selling out to the MSM!
Posted by: Megyn Kelly at September 10, 2024 02:32 PM (JCZqz)

I was amused at how quickly the knives came for her at CNN. And to her credit, she still has a hate on them for it rather than try and fit in.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 10, 2024 02:37 PM (n7h9X)

234 Having been on the receiving end of the Horde's love during a very difficult time, I can attest to it's abundance.

Of course, I've been on the receiving end of the snark too - so I can attest to that abundance, as well.

Posted by: Doof

Hear, hear on both.

Condolences to She-Hobbit and family. Feels like a rough season all around right now.

Posted by: Brother Tim learned to stop quibbling and love the Protestant Reformation at September 10, 2024 02:38 PM (OUMaO)

235 221 "The GOPe is upset. They've been unable to co-opt MAGA, unlike the TEA party."

McCain's betrayal on Obamacare was the last straw.

Fuck you. War.
Posted by: Ribbed at September 10, 2024 02:35 PM (B0mGw)

MAGA had enough follow through to showcase the reality that is failure theater writ large.

Don Jr. said it during the 2020 convention. His father came to DC to fix problems and discovered that people don't actually want to fix problems.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at September 10, 2024 02:38 PM (KbCG3)

236 2 against 1. The "Do its" take it.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at September 10, 2024 02:37 PM (KbCG3)

Will keep y’all posted.

Posted by: Piper at September 10, 2024 02:38 PM (pRpzT)

237 Its pretty funny that the debate tonight isn’t the first time that democrats are worried that Harris will choke.

Posted by: sniffybigto

She just needs to remember to relax and breathe through her nose.

Posted by: BruceWayne at September 10, 2024 02:38 PM (CIS44)

238 > Posted by: zombie Brigham Young

Hi, Brother Brigham!

Posted by: bonhomme at September 10, 2024 02:38 PM (Odg76)

239 Our abundances have abundances.

We've got abundances coming out our a__!
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:33 PM

Would you say we have a plethora of abundances?

Posted by: El Guapo at September 10, 2024 02:38 PM (Wnv9h)

240 Its pretty funny that the debate tonight isn’t the first time that democrats are worried that Harris will choke.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at September 10, 2024 02:37 PM (/KoNt)

She may gag slightly, but she NEVER chokes.

Posted by: Willie Brown at September 10, 2024 02:38 PM (Zz0t1)

241 Isn't Ohio famous for having abundant supply of wet markets?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:36 PM (Zz0t1)

Well, damp in the humidity...

Posted by: Oldcat at September 10, 2024 02:39 PM (n7h9X)

242 The GOPe is upset. They've been unable to co-opt MAGA, unlike the TEA party.

The Tea Party didn't have a leader, a focal point - at least initially. That was by intent but it allowed the vanguard of corruption in. MAGA has Trump. Hopefully, some of the people who got involved this cycle - either as early opponents of Trump or supporters will continue as uncorrupted focal points of the movement to carry it forward without trying to turn it unto a cult of personality.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 10, 2024 02:39 PM (IUd0M)

243 >> Where exactly in Ohio does she expect someone to sell a live goose

We got 'em.

Posted by: Tex & Edna Boil's Organ and Goose Emporium at September 10, 2024 02:39 PM (Y1sOo)

244 233 You can trust me! I've always been a staunch conservative. I'd never backstab you guys in a shameless attempt at fame and fortune selling out to the MSM!
Posted by: Megyn Kelly at September 10, 2024 02:32 PM (JCZqz)

I was amused at how quickly the knives came for her at CNN. And to her credit, she still has a hate on them for it rather than try and fit in.
Posted by: Oldcat at September 10, 2024 02:37 PM (n7h9X)

Still not on the Kelly train (fool me once and all that), but she has about 60 million reasons for not needing to 'fit in' anymore. I do like that.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at September 10, 2024 02:39 PM (mMrkq)

245 Where exactly in Ohio does she expect someone to sell a live goose to somebody to be dragged out by the neck and walked home?
Posted by: Oldcat

They're free range organic geese so Natural Grocers?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at September 10, 2024 02:39 PM (L/fGl)

246 Meanwhile, back at the ranch, what is lame Daffy Duck Biden doing? Wandering the halls of the WH until Friday when mommy tells him it's time to go to the beach and if he is a good boy, he'll get ice cream. Seriously.

Posted by: Cheri at September 10, 2024 02:40 PM (oiNtH)

247 205 Too much Uniparty failure theater, not enough butt stuff.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur

Are you sure?

The Blaze: In a fully-clothed interview with Playboy magazine, Meghan McCain said she's a fan of the late author Hunter S. Thompson:

I love the way he wrote with such disregard for authority and the status quo. I’ve been considering getting his quote “Buy the ticket, take the ride” tattooed on my body, but I haven’t decided.

ABC News: revealed to Playboy that she "almost overdosed on Xanax," the anti-anxiety drug the day before the 2008 election.

"I gained a lot of weight," she said of her time on the campaign trail, "because of Starbucks and Snickers."

Meghan, who has departed from her father in her strong support of same-sex marriage, dismissed any rumors that she was gay. Using an obscene rhyme, she said was "strictly" straight, adding: "I can't help it. I love sex and I love men."

Posted by: Moron Analyst at September 10, 2024 02:40 PM (JCZqz)

248 Still not on the Kelly train (fool me once and all that),

Posted by: Darrell Harris at September 10, 2024 02:39 PM (mMrkq)

Same.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:40 PM (AYCXd)

249 They're free range organic geese so Natural Grocers?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at September 10, 2024 02:39 PM (L/fGl)

I would love for someone to show me an inorganic goose.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:40 PM (Zz0t1)

250 Having been on the receiving end of the Horde's love during a very difficult time, I can attest to it's abundance.

Of course, I've been on the receiving end of the snark too - so I can attest to that abundance, as well.

Posted by: Doof

Hear, hear on both.

Condolences to She-Hobbit and family. Feels like a rough season all around right now.
Posted by: Brother Tim learned to stop quibbling and love the Protestant Reformation at September 10, 2024 02:38 PM (OUMaO)
---
Which is one of the reasons I have been hanging out here for so long. It's truly a remarkable community we have here. And meeting some of y'all in real life has been so awesome.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Telling War Stories at September 10, 2024 02:41 PM (xPJvm)

251 Don Jr. said it during the 2020 convention. His father came to DC to fix problems and discovered that people don't actually want to fix problems.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at September 10, 2024 02:38 PM (KbCG3)

Unfortunately, that is true for more than just DC. If your job depends upon fundraising to fix a problem, it's not in your interests to have the problem solved.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at September 10, 2024 02:41 PM (mMrkq)

252 Megan McArdle decided to weigh in on the picture of a man carrying a dead goose. In her expert opinion, nobody knows anything about it and we should all just shut up.
___________________

Ignorant slut. HTF did she achieve a scintilla of prominence, anyway?

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 10, 2024 02:42 PM (YqDXo)

253 No riders, no CRs, no more status quo.

HAVE A REAL BUDGET FIGHT, AND EMBRACE THE SHUTDOWN.

Posted by: DoublySymmetric at September 10, 2024 02:42 PM (9mfKN)

254 Ignorant slut. HTF did she achieve a scintilla of prominence, anyway?

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 10, 2024 02:42 PM (YqDXo)

The Kamala Harris business model?

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:42 PM (AYCXd)

255
Ignorant slut. HTF did she achieve a scintilla of prominence, anyway?
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 10, 2024 02:42 PM (YqDXo)

It seems you answered your own question in your statement.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:43 PM (Zz0t1)

256 Still not on the Kelly train (fool me once and all that), but she has about 60 million reasons for not needing to 'fit in' anymore. I do like that.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at September 10, 2024 02:39 PM (mMrkq)

she was pretty much getting that kind of money at Fox, but her move to the mainstream side was a power move to take over at the MSM and be a fixture for decades.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 10, 2024 02:44 PM (n7h9X)

257 Unfortunately, that is true for more than just DC. If your job depends upon fundraising to fix a problem, it's not in your interests to have the problem solved.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at September 10, 2024 02:41 PM (mMrkq)
_________________

This is why the Left promotes campaigns to support some of the most distasteful specimens of humanity (e.g., Wesley Cook, aka "Mumia al-Jabongie"). They don't want this scum to be released, they want him as a tool for agitation.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 10, 2024 02:44 PM (YqDXo)

258
I would love for someone to show me an inorganic goose.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:40 PM (Zz0t1)

HONK! HONK! HONK!

Posted by: Mecha-Goose at September 10, 2024 02:44 PM (LxER7)

259 I would love for someone to show me an inorganic goose.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:40 PM (Zz0t1)

https://is.gd/Uc5cOB

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 10, 2024 02:44 PM (IUd0M)

260 Well, replacing the GOP with something that we'd rather work for us instead of against us isn't going to happen without sacrifices and consequences.

Long term. On both.

Or go the quick and dirty route and revolt. There will still be sacrifices and consequences however. But maybe not as long term.

Most countries change their government's course with the latter of those two, for reasons. The left uses it to great effect and success. There's a lesson there.

I don't pretend to suggest either as the actual course of action the country and the public take will be something else entirely, I'm sure.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 10, 2024 02:44 PM (Q4IgG)

261 Ignorant slut. HTF did she achieve a scintilla of prominence, anyway?
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 10, 2024 02:42 PM (YqDXo)

Think she had a job on the WTC side after the collapse and blogged about it.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 10, 2024 02:45 PM (n7h9X)

262 I would love for someone to show me an inorganic goose.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:40 PM (Zz0t1)

I've got one in the hangar ...

Posted by: zombie Howard Hughes at September 10, 2024 02:45 PM (OguvZ)

263
I've got one in the hangar ...
Posted by: zombie Howard Hughes at September 10, 2024 02:45 PM (OguvZ)

Made from inorganic wood?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:46 PM (Zz0t1)

264 I would love for someone to show me an inorganic goose.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden

https://tinyurl.com/23beextv ?

Posted by: Hunting Moron at September 10, 2024 02:46 PM (JCZqz)

265 I would love for someone to show me an inorganic goose.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:40 PM (Zz0t1)

I've got one in the hangar ...

Posted by: zombie Howard Hughes at September 10, 2024 02:45 PM (OguvZ)

Spruce. Fail.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:46 PM (AYCXd)

266 I just want to comment on Kamala and Willie Brown.

It reminds me of the 1992 Louisiana governors election between Buddy Romer, David Duke, and Edwin Edwards. Romer the R, Edwards the D, and Duke the KKK. Romer lost the open primary, leaving Edwards and Duke in the runoff. Edwards had his mistress campaigning for him, as well as his wife.

He also had bumper stickers saying "Vote for the crook, it's important!" him being the crook... of course he won, since not even a Democrat could lose to the Klan.

About a year after he left office, he was in jail on federal corruption charges. We all knew he was a crook. But what choice do you have against the actual KKK?

In any event: kamala is the mistress running for office. And thankfully, we don't have to vote for her against the Klan.

Posted by: SimoHayha at September 10, 2024 02:46 PM (GFeTJ)

267 The Blaze: In a fully-clothed interview with Playboy magazine, Meghan McCain said she's a fan of the late author Hunter S. Thompson:
_________________

Cue my comment re Megan McArdle.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 10, 2024 02:46 PM (YqDXo)

268 The Tea Party didn't have a leader, a focal point - at least initially. That was by intent but it allowed the vanguard of corruption in. MAGA has Trump. Hopefully, some of the people who got involved this cycle - either as early opponents of Trump or supporters will continue as uncorrupted focal points of the movement to carry it forward without trying to turn it unto a cult of personality.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
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We are going over the financial falls--Kamala will get us there much sooner but the math is baked into the cake at this point. Austerity is what is going to occur when the federal gubmint cannot borrow anymore and the option is to run the printing presses to inflate the debt away (while also destroying the value of gubmint benefits) or to formal default.

The US was in that place after the Revolutionary War. Like it or not, there is a reason that the new Constitutional Convention and the document it produced was called the Miracle at Philadelphia.

We got about an extra fifty years or so from what Tytler projected as the average life of a republic as a form of government.

Posted by: whig at September 10, 2024 02:46 PM (kW+z9)

269 Off, very silly sock.

Aggshully, I've flown in a Grumman Goose a few times, so I suppose that would count.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at September 10, 2024 02:46 PM (LxER7)

270 I would love for someone to show me an inorganic goose.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:40 PM (Zz0t1)

Would you settle for a goose egg?

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:47 PM (AYCXd)

271 Voting for the same over and over and expecting a different result.

F*ck the Republican's and their limp dicks.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at September 10, 2024 02:47 PM (/U5Yz)

272 Unfortunately, that is true for more than just DC. If your job depends upon fundraising to fix a problem, it's not in your interests to have the problem solved.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at September 10, 2024 02:41 PM (mMrkq)

All western government is about treating the symptoms of a problem without touching the problem itself. All western politics is about placing yourself into a position to benefit, personally, from that.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 10, 2024 02:47 PM (IUd0M)

273 egan McArdle
@asymmetricinfo
5h
This is what meat looks like in its natural state. It's just that some immigrant in a slaughterhouse plucked and gutted yours so you don't have to think about what the animal looked like before you ate it.

Posted by: m at September 10, 2024 02:48 PM (64Zez)

274 "I'm just so, so tired. After this election, I think I'm done. They can all go fuck themselves."

If the election goes the wrong way, you can count on me to fill my moat with alligators, raise the drawbridge, and say "Toodles" to the world.

Posted by: itzWicks at September 10, 2024 02:48 PM (6bHrD)

275 261 Ignorant slut. HTF did she achieve a scintilla of prominence, anyway?
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 10, 2024 02:42 PM (YqDXo)

Think she had a job on the WTC side after the collapse and blogged about it.
Posted by: Oldcat at September 10, 2024 02:45 PM (n7h9X)

She was a blogger from way back. Her Jane Galt persona had some interesting insights in her heyday. Ended up meeting her out in LA at a fancy conference. She's smart, but she knows that a girl needs to make a living in the public intellectual space, and there are not many lily ponds to land on if you want to make rent. Bloomberg and The Atlantic's checks clear.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at September 10, 2024 02:48 PM (mMrkq)

276 I saw Inorganic Goose open for...someone.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:48 PM (v6JzV)

277 In a fully-clothed interview with Playboy magazine, Meghan McCain said she's a fan of the late author Hunter S. Thompson:

-

I must say Playboy knows their audience.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at September 10, 2024 02:49 PM (lTGtQ)

278 F*ck the Republican's and their limp dicks.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at September 10, 2024 02:47 PM (/U5Yz)

Since they are limp, it will be difficult to proceed with your suggested course of action.

Posted by: DoublySymmetric at September 10, 2024 02:49 PM (9mfKN)

279 273 egan McArdle
@asymmetricinfo
5h
This is what meat looks like in its natural state. It's just that some immigrant in a slaughterhouse plucked and gutted yours so you don't have to think about what the animal looked like before you ate it.
Posted by: m at September 10, 2024 02:48 PM (64Zez)

======

I guess this isn't directed at people worried about immigration, but at people worried about the mistreatment of animals.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, going full throttle with Tony Scott at September 10, 2024 02:49 PM (GBKbO)

280 All western government is about treating the symptoms of a problem without touching the problem itself. All western politics is about placing yourself into a position to benefit, personally, from that.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 10, 2024 02:47 PM (IUd0M)

Yeah, we rant about government incompetence and all that. But I think the better view is that the failure to fix the problem is the proper function of government, from government's perspective.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 10, 2024 02:50 PM (AYCXd)

281 This is what meat looks like in its natural state. It's just that some immigrant in a slaughterhouse plucked and gutted yours so you don't have to think about what the animal looked like before you ate it.

Posted by: m

And gave you Listeria that killed you.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at September 10, 2024 02:50 PM (lTGtQ)

282 In a fully-clothed interview...

Thank the Lord.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at September 10, 2024 02:50 PM (/U5Yz)

283 5h
This is what meat looks like in its natural state. It's just that some immigrant in a slaughterhouse plucked and gutted yours so you don't have to think about what the animal looked like before you ate it.
Posted by: m at September 10, 2024 02:48 PM (64Zez)

It's funny. I read this comment right when ZZ Top's TV Dinners came up on the playlist.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:50 PM (Zz0t1)

284 273 egan McArdle
@asymmetricinfo
5h
This is what meat looks like in its natural state. It's just that some immigrant in a slaughterhouse plucked and gutted yours so you don't have to think about what the animal looked like before you ate it.

Posted by: m at September 10, 2024 02:48 PM (64Zez)

What's the definition of a non sequitur?

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at September 10, 2024 02:50 PM (KbCG3)

285 >>egan McArdle
@asymmetricinfo
5h
This is what meat looks like in its natural state. It's just that some immigrant in a slaughterhouse plucked and gutted yours so you don't have to think about what the animal looked like before you ate it.

It's a Canadian Goose, looks like a Lesser.

You can't buy those.

Posted by: garrett at September 10, 2024 02:52 PM (uXHpV)

286 Swalwell spazzes out over GOP tweeting a meme of Trump protecting a duck and a kitten.

http://tiny.cc/ygilzz

Posted by: bonhomme at September 10, 2024 02:52 PM (Odg76)

287
What's the definition of a non sequitur?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at September 10, 2024 02:50 PM (KbCG3)

The period of time the female sasquatch isn't in heat.

Posted by: Megan McArdle at September 10, 2024 02:52 PM (Zz0t1)

288 I really can't recall the last time I saw Canadian Goose at the meat market.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at September 10, 2024 02:52 PM (lTGtQ)

289 So we should pass a trillion dollar bill funding our treasonous government just because it contains a voter ID provision that:
- will never get through the House
- will never get through the Senate
- will never be signed into law
- will have an injunction against it from Day One, making it useless in the 2024 election

The GOP had nearly two years to pass voter ID. Massie is 100% right: this is failure theater. Sorry, Ace, but I disagree. Mike Johnson is the cuck here.

Posted by: Lurker at September 10, 2024 02:52 PM (FC8SQ)

290 Unfortunately, that is true for more than just DC. If your job depends upon fundraising to fix a problem, it's not in your interests to have the problem solved.

Posted by: Darrell Harris

*Pfizer has entered the chat.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at September 10, 2024 02:52 PM (IFeV+)

291 I really can't recall the last time I saw Canadian Goose at the meat market.
Posted by: Thomas Paine

It's over by the poutine.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:53 PM (v6JzV)

292 This is what meat looks like in its natural state.

Pangolin in a Chinee wet market?

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at September 10, 2024 02:53 PM (5NDhQ)

293 I really can't recall the last time I saw Canadian Goose at the meat market.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at September 10, 2024 02:52 PM (lTGtQ)

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You want a Canadian goose? MN golf courses during fall will supply you with every goose your little heart might desire.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 10, 2024 02:53 PM (tT6L1)

294 Swalwell spazzes out over GOP tweeting a meme of Trump protecting a duck and a kitten.

http://tiny.cc/ygilzz
Posted by: bonhomme at September 10, 2024 02:52 PM (Odg76)

Holy shit. I was waiting for him to pass out.

Oh the humanity........

What a maroon......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:53 PM (Zz0t1)

295 Oh good, Megan's going to expertsplain to all the hunters what meat looks like in its natural state. Well, dead natural state.

Posted by: spindrift at September 10, 2024 02:53 PM (OguvZ)

296 See at Google news the NC Governor says if Harris wins NC she wins the President

Posted by: Skip at September 10, 2024 02:53 PM (OlxUv)

297 Megan McArdle
@asymmetricinfo
5h
This is what meat looks like in its natural state. It's just that some immigrant in a slaughterhouse plucked and gutted yours so you don't have to think about what the animal looked like before you ate it.

And then are 1000 comments, and she's active in the thread.

Posted by: m at September 10, 2024 02:53 PM (64Zez)

298 Way to insult the entire butchering profession there, lil' miss ivory tower.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at September 10, 2024 02:54 PM (kdsFl)

299 This is what meat looks like in its natural state.

A Haitian on the lawn, full of buckshot?

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at September 10, 2024 02:54 PM (5NDhQ)

300 Marjorie Taylor Greene Blasts Speaker Mike Johnson for “Fake Fight” Over SAVE Act, Warns GOP Could Lose House

This woman should be the Speaker.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at September 10, 2024 02:54 PM (/U5Yz)

301 294 Swalwell spazzes out over GOP tweeting a meme of Trump protecting a duck and a kitten.

http://tiny.cc/ygilzz
Posted by: bonhomme at September 10, 2024 02:52 PM (Odg76)

Holy shit. I was waiting for him to pass out.

Oh the humanity........

What a maroon......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:53 PM (Zz0t1)

This the dude who was banging a Chinese spy and telling the world that Trump was an asset of Russia?

That guy is upset about a tweet?

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at September 10, 2024 02:55 PM (KbCG3)

302 You want a Canadian goose? MN golf courses during fall will supply you with every goose your little heart might desire.

Posted by: blake

Great. Now twelve thousand Haitians are on the way to Minneapolis for an outdoor banquet.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at September 10, 2024 02:55 PM (lTGtQ)

303 I saw Inorganic Goose open for...someone.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:48 PM (v6JzV)

The Black Crowes. C'mon -- it's not that difficult!!!

Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 02:55 PM (RhGG0)

304 >>Megan McArdle
@asymmetricinfo
5h
This is what meat looks like in its natural state.

Did she post a pic of her snatch or something?

Posted by: garrett at September 10, 2024 02:55 PM (uXHpV)

305 293 I really can't recall the last time I saw Canadian Goose at the meat market.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at September 10, 2024 02:52 PM (lTGtQ)

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You want a Canadian goose? MN golf courses during fall will supply you with every goose your little heart might desire.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 10, 2024 02:53 PM (tT6L1)

I never thought about eating Canada Goose until yesterday. Looked up whether they were actually good eatin'. Turns out that you need to brine them bigly before they get to a point where they're not stinky and gamey. And even then you have to cook them carefully. The juice isn't worth the squeeze.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at September 10, 2024 02:55 PM (mMrkq)

306
That guy is upset about a tweet?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at September 10, 2024 02:55 PM (KbCG3)

Judging by his lightloafer speech, there, he spends a LOT of time on X reading other people's Xcrements.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:56 PM (Zz0t1)

307 Geese are nasty filthy bastards that make a lot of noise and shit all over the place. But they are protected. If a rich white guy with a lakefront property killed one, there would be hell to pay. It happened to my client. But degenerate hobos from the asshole of the world can do whatever they want, of course.

Posted by: Doctor Elric the Blade at September 10, 2024 02:56 PM (iFTx/)

308 She was a blogger from way back. Her Jane Galt persona had some interesting insights in her heyday. Ended up meeting her out in LA at a fancy conference. She's smart, but she knows that a girl needs to make a living in the public intellectual space, and there are not many lily ponds to land on if you want to make rent. Bloomberg and The Atlantic's checks clear.
Posted by: Darrell Harris
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Most intellectuals in democracies are generally despised and broke for most of their life because their thoughts upset those in charge of a particular society. Intellectuals, like artists, that praise their worthy well off patrons get paid.

This is why DeTocqueville thought that on the balance, constitutional monarchies tended to produce better idiosyncratic thinkers. Course, his leaving of France for the relatively uncivilized US due to political reasons might also have colored his thinking.

Posted by: whig at September 10, 2024 02:56 PM (kW+z9)

309 Talk to me Goose.

Posted by: Minnfidel at September 10, 2024 02:56 PM (ewjUl)

310
The Black Crowes. C'mon -- it's not that difficult!!!
Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 02:55 PM (RhGG0)

An incredibly underrated band, IMHO.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:56 PM (Zz0t1)

311 After this election, I think I'm done. They can all go fuck themselves.

Oh but wait until the existential crisis we create for the next election.

You will be made to care.

Posted by: Twenty Three at September 10, 2024 02:56 PM (Vu7A1)

312 Ahhh, I'm dead.

Posted by: Goose at September 10, 2024 02:57 PM (i24o9)

313 311 Oh but wait until the existential crisis we create for the next election.

You will be made to care.
Posted by: Twenty Three at September 10, 2024 02:56 PM (Vu7A1)

======

Go Team Red.

Or Team Blue will win.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, going full throttle with Tony Scott at September 10, 2024 02:57 PM (GBKbO)

314 I would love for someone to show me an inorganic goose.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden

Just like the have furries (mentally ill people that dress up as animals), there are scalies (ones that dress as reptiles) and featheries (ones that dress as birds).

Don't you love modern, no-judgement America?

Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at September 10, 2024 02:57 PM (JCZqz)

315 I saw Inorganic Goose open for...someone.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:48 PM (v6JzV)

The Black Crowes. C'mon -- it's not that difficult!!!
Posted by: Doof

I don't know enough rock-band names to pull these off.

What would the venue be?

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:57 PM (v6JzV)

316 Round here we call them Sky Carp.

Posted by: Minnfidel at September 10, 2024 02:57 PM (ewjUl)

317 Go Team Red.

Or Team Blue will win.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, going full throttle with Tony Scott at September 10, 2024 02:57 PM (GBKbO)

You spelled And wrong.

Posted by: ... at September 10, 2024 02:57 PM (zlPHs)

318 All western government is about treating the symptoms of a problem without touching the problem itself.
_________________

See, e.g., the "homeless" (read: "vagrant") problem.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 10, 2024 02:57 PM (YqDXo)

319 You want a Canadian goose? MN golf courses during fall will supply you with every goose your little heart might desire.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 10, 2024 02:53 PM (tT6L1)

There's an episode of Letterkenny about attempts to rid a golf course of "Canada gooses"

Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 02:58 PM (RhGG0)

320 Posted by: Darrell Harris at September 10, 2024 02:55 PM (mMrkq)

Yeah. Goose would be something to keep you from starving. I would think the best way to eat it is simmer in a stew for several days, then keep it going with whatever else might help it taste better.

Found some onions!

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Telling War Stories at September 10, 2024 02:58 PM (xPJvm)

321 I don't know enough rock-band names to pull these off.

What would the venue be?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:57 PM (v6JzV)

Any actual venue on the planet....or a made up one. Depends on your goal of accuracy.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:58 PM (Zz0t1)

322 It's not just killling geese, it's also what you do with them after you kill them.

Just want to take the Breasts? Then you are getting a citation for Wanton Waste of a Game Animal...

There are 2 (or more) systems of Justice in this country.

Posted by: garrett at September 10, 2024 02:58 PM (uXHpV)

323 I really can't recall the last time I saw Canadian Goose at the meat market.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at September 10, 2024 02:52 PM (lTGtQ)

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

You want a Canadian goose? MN golf courses during fall will supply you with every goose your little heart might desire.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 10, 2024 02:53 PM (tT6L1)

I never thought about eating Canada Goose until yesterday. Looked up whether they were actually good eatin'. Turns out that you need to brine them bigly before they get to a point where they're not stinky and gamey. And even then you have to cook them carefully. The juice isn't worth the squeeze.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at September 10, 2024 02:55 PM (mMrkq)
____

They are generally not fit for human consumption. But when they are allowed to be killed, the meat is used for pet food and stuff like that. That's what happened re my comment above.

Posted by: Doctor Elric the Blade at September 10, 2024 02:58 PM (iFTx/)

324 305 293 I really can't recall the last time I saw Canadian Goose at the meat market.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at September 10, 2024 02:52 PM (lTGtQ)

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You want a Canadian goose? MN golf courses during fall will supply you with every goose your little heart might desire.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 10, 2024 02:53 PM (tT6L1)

I never thought about eating Canada Goose until yesterday. Looked up whether they were actually good eatin'. Turns out that you need to brine them bigly before they get to a point where they're not stinky and gamey. And even then you have to cook them carefully. The juice isn't worth the squeeze.
Posted by: Darrell Harris
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Migratory Bird Treaty Act has Canadian Geese as protected species. Golfer killed one in the DC area with a putter after the goose disturbed his putt. Guy got a felony conviction and a 50k fine as I remember it.

Posted by: whig at September 10, 2024 02:58 PM (kW+z9)

325
There's an episode of Letterkenny about attempts to rid a golf course of "Canada gooses"
Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 02:58 PM (RhGG0)

LORD I tried to get into that show. I really tried.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:58 PM (Zz0t1)

326 There's an episode of Letterkenny about attempts to rid a golf course of "Canada gooses"
Posted by: Doof at

Is that what ya 'preciate bout me?

Posted by: BruceWayne at September 10, 2024 02:59 PM (CIS44)

327 >>The Black Crowes. C'mon -- it's not that difficult!!!

A Flock of Seagulls?

Posted by: garrett at September 10, 2024 02:59 PM (uXHpV)

328 > If a rich white guy with a lakefront property killed one, there would be hell to pay.

There was a golfer in my area who lost his mind over a goose messing with his ball on the green. He killed the goose by hitting it with his club. From what I heard, he had to beg not to be charged with a violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Posted by: bonhomme at September 10, 2024 02:59 PM (Odg76)

329 325
There's an episode of Letterkenny about attempts to rid a golf course of "Canada gooses"
Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 02:58 PM (RhGG0)

LORD I tried to get into that show. I really tried.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:58 PM (Zz0t1)

Most bipolar show on TV.

Would have scenes that would make you piss yourself laughing. Then you'd get to the end of the episode and wonder why you're still watching.

The hot younger sister. That's why.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at September 10, 2024 02:59 PM (KbCG3)

330 Great. Now twelve thousand Haitians are on the way to Minneapolis for an outdoor banquet.
Posted by: Thomas Paine

We have plenty more for you!!!

Posted by: Ohio at September 10, 2024 02:59 PM (JCZqz)

331 An incredibly underrated band, IMHO.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:56 PM (Zz0t1)
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And a front man who could give Axl Rose a run for his money.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 10, 2024 02:59 PM (tT6L1)

332 I'm always when I'm walking near Canada geese, especially those with chicks. They can be very belligerent, and their heads are at just the right level for attacking certain features of the male anatomy.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 03:00 PM (v6JzV)

333 I saw Inorganic Goose open for...someone.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:48 PM (v6JzV)

The Black Crowes. C'mon -- it's not that difficult!!!
Posted by: Doof

I don't know enough rock-band names to pull these off.

What would the venue be?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 02:57 PM (v6JzV)

The Garden
Skydome
Riverfront Stadium

Perhaps you should leave these to the experts!!!

Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 03:00 PM (RhGG0)

334 >>An incredibly underrated band, IMHO.

The first gen band was amazing. Later, they kinda softened up a bit.

But the 1st 2 LPs were amazing.

Posted by: garrett at September 10, 2024 03:00 PM (uXHpV)

335 And a front man who could give Axl Rose a run for his money.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 10, 2024 02:59 PM (tT6L1)

Not withstanding.....

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 03:00 PM (Zz0t1)

336 "The Habitat of the Canadian Goose" by H.M. Stationary Office plays an important part in future history.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at September 10, 2024 03:00 PM (WPL6O)

337 You want a Canadian goose? MN golf courses during fall will supply you with every goose your little heart might desire.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at September 10, 2024 02:53 PM

Buddy of mine has a "course dog" he trained. Black lab, dog has the best job in the world. He roams the course free all day chasing them off, eventually they give up until a new pack of sky carp try and move in. He also gets plenty of belly rubs and snacks from golfers.

Posted by: Minnfidel at September 10, 2024 03:00 PM (ewjUl)

338 Posted by: Maj. Healey at September 10, 2024 02:54 PM (/U5Yz)

You want a crazy bitch to be speaker? She’s still pissed that they kicked McCarthy out and has been on a revenge tour ever since.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at September 10, 2024 03:01 PM (B1dzx)

339 >>And a front man who could give Axl Rose a run for his money.

Neither was Lux Interior.

Posted by: garrett at September 10, 2024 03:01 PM (uXHpV)

340 There's an episode of Letterkenny about attempts to rid a golf course of "Canada gooses"
Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 02:58 PM (RhGG0)

LORD I tried to get into that show. I really tried.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:58 PM (Zz0t1)

Most bipolar show on TV.

Would have scenes that would make you piss yourself laughing. Then you'd get to the end of the episode and wonder why you're still watching.

The hot younger sister. That's why.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at September 10, 2024 02:59 PM (KbCG3)

Katie is a hottie but needs to eat some sammiches!!!

Much better show is the hockey-themed spinoff Shoresy.

Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 03:01 PM (RhGG0)

341 There are some thoughtful comments over there.

garbage
@oscarstolemycan
4h
Replying to @asymmetricinfo
Guess how much "wildlife" you will find roaming around Haiti? Or forestation?

The stark difference between Haiti and DR is all the evidence you need to understand the difference in culture and governance.

Casually defending the poaching of protected wildlife for consumption in order to avoid dealing with an uncomfortable reality is just sad.

Posted by: m at September 10, 2024 03:02 PM (64Zez)

342 How is Nickleback the brunt of overrated jokes when U2 exists?

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at September 10, 2024 03:02 PM (B1dzx)

343 Much better show is the hockey-themed spinoff Shoresy.
Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 03:01 PM (RhGG0)

"Hey cuteness. What's your favorite kind of pizza? Mine's pizza ass."

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 03:02 PM (Zz0t1)

344 Is that what ya 'preciate bout me?
Posted by: BruceWayne at September 10, 2024 02:59 PM (CIS44)

Your sister's hot, Wayne! There -- I said it!!!

Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 03:02 PM (RhGG0)

345 Much better show is the hockey-themed spinoff Shoresy.

Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 03:01 PM (RhGG0)

I find that the ratio of times when it's perfect to say "give your balls a tug" and the people who get that reference is basically zero.

Total bummer.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at September 10, 2024 03:02 PM (KbCG3)

346 Migratory Bird Treaty Act has Canadian Geese as protected species. Golfer killed one in the DC area with a putter after the goose disturbed his putt. Guy got a felony conviction and a 50k fine as I remember it.

Posted by: whig at September 10, 2024 02:58 PM (kW+z9)
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For a GD goose? Murderers are treated more kindly.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at September 10, 2024 03:03 PM (YqDXo)

347 The hot younger sister. That's why.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at September 10, 2024 02:59 PM (KbCG3)

And Bonnie McMurray.

Posted by: spindrift at September 10, 2024 03:03 PM (OguvZ)

348 Haitians will be happy to eat crickets and mealworms. That's why we're replacing you with them.

- WEF under secretary for nutritional equality

Posted by: Thomas Paine at September 10, 2024 03:03 PM (lTGtQ)

349 New thread above.

Posted by: Dad of Six at September 10, 2024 03:04 PM (VpZau)

350 >>For a GD goose? Murderers are treated more kindly.

ANY Migratory Bird. And some that don't Migrate. Game Species or not.

Posted by: garrett at September 10, 2024 03:04 PM (uXHpV)

351 310
The Black Crowes. C'mon -- it's not that difficult!!!
Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 02:55 PM (RhGG0)

An incredibly underrated band, IMHO.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:56 PM (Zz0t1)

The UK has Oasis. The US has The Black Crowes. Similar family dynamics.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at September 10, 2024 03:04 PM (mMrkq)

352 Migratory Bird Treaty Act has Canadian Geese as protected species. Golfer killed one in the DC area with a putter after the goose disturbed his putt. Guy got a felony conviction and a 50k fine as I remember it.

Posted by: whig at September 10, 2024 02:58 PM (kW+z9)
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For a GD goose? Murderers are treated more kindly.

Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara

Tells you where their priorities are.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at September 10, 2024 03:04 PM (lTGtQ)

353 The Black Crowes. C'mon -- it's not that difficult!!!
Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 02:55 PM (RhGG0)

An incredibly underrated band, IMHO.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 02:56 PM (Zz0t1)

I'm gonna have to give their full catalog a try based on you saying that. I was never able to stomach their radio hits. For instance -- She Talks to Angels gives me the dry heaves

Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 03:04 PM (RhGG0)

354
The UK has Oasis. The US has The Black Crowes. Similar family dynamics.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at September 10, 2024 03:04 PM (mMrkq)

Yeah, but Oasis SUUUUUUUUUCCCKKKKKKEDDDDDD.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 03:05 PM (Zz0t1)

355 > How is Nickleback the brunt of overrated jokes when U2 exists?

You have spoke with the tongue of angels

Posted by: YouTwo at September 10, 2024 03:05 PM (Odg76)

356 Anyone who doesn't vote for citizens required proof of voting is a communist and shouldn't be in the government. Throw them out.

Posted by: TJ Jackson at September 10, 2024 03:05 PM (bXvrr)

357 "If there are seven men with seven wives and each man and each wife have seven children, what is the total number of people?"
.....

I don't know... what time did the west bound train leave the station?

Posted by: wth at September 10, 2024 03:05 PM (v0R5T)

358 349 New thread above.
Posted by: Dad of Six at September 10, 2024 03:04 PM (VpZau)

Posted by: m at September 10, 2024 03:06 PM (64Zez)

359 I'm gonna have to give their full catalog a try based on you saying that. I was never able to stomach their radio hits. For instance -- She Talks to Angels gives me the dry heaves
Posted by: Doof at September 10, 2024 03:04 PM (RhGG0)

They vary the style between albums. I mean, you know it's the Crowes, but it's not Shake Your Money Maker all the way through.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at September 10, 2024 03:06 PM (Zz0t1)

360 Perhaps you should leave these to the experts!!!
Posted by: Doof

Yes, probably. Sigh. I'll never be one of the cool kids on this here blog.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at September 10, 2024 03:07 PM (v6JzV)

361 Condolences to She Hobbit and her family.

Posted by: Mrs JTB at September 10, 2024 03:08 PM (zudum)

362 After this election, I think I'm done.

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COBs' pension and medical benefits benefits plans hardest hit ...

Posted by: ShainS -- Join Bush/Cheney in War Criminals For Kommie-la! at September 10, 2024 03:16 PM (+xvnT)

363 Swalwell spazzes out over GOP tweeting a meme of Trump protecting a duck and a kitten.

http://tiny.cc/ygilzz
Posted by: bonhomme at September 10, 2024 02:52 PM (Odg76)

Idiot advertising the meme even more. And the ship that illegals are all fleeing death at home sailed decades ago.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 10, 2024 03:41 PM (n7h9X)

364 "Some vulnerable Republicans had reservations about attaching the SAVE Act to the funding bill, arguing that the possibility of a shutdown could impede their chances of reelection."

You know what else could impede your chances of reelection? Unfair elections where the Democrats can cheat with impunity.

Posted by: JTSmith at September 10, 2024 03:50 PM (ZazCK)

365 Time to defend the Homeland and Close the Borders no Bridges just a wall without Gates

Posted by: Tamaa the Drongo Bird at September 10, 2024 04:23 PM (wGqjj)

366 "I'm just so, so tired. After this election, I think I'm done. They can all go fuck themselves."

No, don't do it, Ace, don't leave me

Posted by: Kimo Loka at September 10, 2024 06:01 PM (rbcSc)

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