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#9081 User is offline   Aptorian 

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Posted 02 July 2019 - 06:36 PM

View PostTiste Simeon, on 02 July 2019 - 05:45 PM, said:

View PostQuickTidal, on 02 July 2019 - 05:26 PM, said:

Pence has seemingly been SUMMONED back to the White House, cancelling ann event in New Hampshire. The WH is heading off things at the pass and implying that nothing is up with the POTUS....but the VP getting summoned is not "business as usual" either.

Could be nothing.

Interesting. A lot of so called Christians I know justified their support of Trump because he had a "true" Christian like Pence at his side. If they fire Pence will that change their minds about Trump?

Doubt it, but might be fun to watch.

My other thought is that if the WH is saying that there's nothing going on, there's definitely something going on.


I think the implication is a health scare. Trump accidentally swallowed his iPhone or something and the thought they might need pence to be sworn in.

Can a vice president even be fired?
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Posted 02 July 2019 - 06:42 PM

View PostTiste Simeon, on 02 July 2019 - 05:45 PM, said:

View PostQuickTidal, on 02 July 2019 - 05:26 PM, said:

Pence has seemingly been SUMMONED back to the White House, cancelling ann event in New Hampshire. The WH is heading off things at the pass and implying that nothing is up with the POTUS....but the VP getting summoned is not "business as usual" either.

Could be nothing.

Interesting. A lot of so called Christians I know justified their support of Trump because he had a "true" Christian like Pence at his side. If they fire Pence will that change their minds about Trump?

Doubt it, but might be fun to watch.

My other thought is that if the WH is saying that there's nothing going on, there's definitely something going on.


You literally can't fire the vice president.
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Posted 02 July 2019 - 07:03 PM

View PostObdigore, on 02 July 2019 - 06:42 PM, said:

View PostTiste Simeon, on 02 July 2019 - 05:45 PM, said:

View PostQuickTidal, on 02 July 2019 - 05:26 PM, said:

Pence has seemingly been SUMMONED back to the White House, cancelling ann event in New Hampshire. The WH is heading off things at the pass and implying that nothing is up with the POTUS....but the VP getting summoned is not "business as usual" either.

Could be nothing.

Interesting. A lot of so called Christians I know justified their support of Trump because he had a "true" Christian like Pence at his side. If they fire Pence will that change their minds about Trump?

Doubt it, but might be fun to watch.

My other thought is that if the WH is saying that there's nothing going on, there's definitely something going on.


You literally can't fire the vice president.


But he can resign.
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Posted 02 July 2019 - 07:14 PM

Oh my God. Is Kim Jong Un America's next Vice President?
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Posted 02 July 2019 - 07:19 PM

I did not know that you can't fire him.
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Posted 02 July 2019 - 07:26 PM

Ladies and gentleman, the Vice President has diarrhea. This is not a drill.
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Posted 02 July 2019 - 07:33 PM

View PostAbyss, on 02 July 2019 - 07:03 PM, said:

View PostObdigore, on 02 July 2019 - 06:42 PM, said:

View PostTiste Simeon, on 02 July 2019 - 05:45 PM, said:

View PostQuickTidal, on 02 July 2019 - 05:26 PM, said:

Pence has seemingly been SUMMONED back to the White House, cancelling ann event in New Hampshire. The WH is heading off things at the pass and implying that nothing is up with the POTUS....but the VP getting summoned is not "business as usual" either.

Could be nothing.

Interesting. A lot of so called Christians I know justified their support of Trump because he had a "true" Christian like Pence at his side. If they fire Pence will that change their minds about Trump?

Doubt it, but might be fun to watch.

My other thought is that if the WH is saying that there's nothing going on, there's definitely something going on.


You literally can't fire the vice president.


But he can resign.


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Posted 03 July 2019 - 02:58 AM



Well when ya say it that way (accurately and concisely), of course it sounds bad!
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Posted 03 July 2019 - 06:51 PM

Ok, Americans, how crazy should we expect Trump's freedom party to get tomorrow?
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Posted 03 July 2019 - 07:24 PM

View PostAptorian, on 03 July 2019 - 06:51 PM, said:

Ok, Americans, how crazy should we expect Trump's freedom party to get tomorrow?


We've got fucking tanks on the National Mall. Just another instance of Trump not giving a shit about precedence. I'm sure his speech will be unifying, lol.
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Posted 03 July 2019 - 08:31 PM

Not gonna lie, and you can call me on it if I'm wrong, but I kinda have the feeling that the President of the United States -- an adult man in his 70s -- is gonna use the 4th of July celebration as an opportunity to whine about how unfair people are being to him.
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Posted 04 July 2019 - 12:00 PM

View Postworry, on 03 July 2019 - 08:31 PM, said:

Not gonna lie, and you can call me on it if I'm wrong, but I kinda have the feeling that the President of the United States -- an adult man in his 70s -- is gonna use the 4th of July celebration as an opportunity to whine about how unfair people are being to him.


Probably, although I'd argue the use of the words 'adult' and 'man' when describing him - technically maybe, but not intellectually, ethically, morally or spiritually.
He needs something to make him feel like a big man after all. The guy who can make an expensive suit look cheap has now devalued even basic patriotism.
He's taking cues from Putin and "Rocket Man" (his own words) Kim Jong-Un. What a fuckhead.

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What a bunch of ... I can't even think of a term vile enough. Not even allowing siblings to hug each other for comfort. FFS.

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Posted 04 July 2019 - 08:57 PM

Oh wow, do I understand correctly that Trump is going to do a full on military display parade like you normally see in nations like Russia and North Korea? I wonder where he gets his inspiration from. Must be proud times to be American, with all that military might on display. Is he going to roll out a nuclear warhead as well? Good photo op for the whole family.

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Posted 04 July 2019 - 09:07 PM

Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash floods predicted for the parade. So much for the fighter jets and fireworks?... If the thunderstorms and floods make it enough of a shit show I might actually be tempted to watch a bit.

No doubt evangelicals will say something like, 'Look, God's joining in! Thunder and floods are clearly signs he's happy with Trump, and angry with liberals! He's hugging the tanks, and promising the apocalypse we've been waiting for is just around the corner.'

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Posted 04 July 2019 - 09:14 PM

Call me a Millennial all you want, but I would like to see the president being struck by lightning become a meme.
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Posted 04 July 2019 - 09:14 PM

View PostBfuckinK, on 04 July 2019 - 09:12 PM, said:

Boo. I wanted to see the Blue Angels and other jets. I don't even know what time all that supposed to be happening. I keep tuning on news but all they showing is Cali quake when I check.


There are several live-streams on Youtube. Right now it's apparently just light rain or occasional drops, only a few people holding umbrellas.

If it doesn't rain heavily Trump will probably declare it's a miracle and/or the National Weather Service is fake news, just like climate change....

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Posted 04 July 2019 - 09:19 PM

The rain has picked up a bit. Here's a link to one of the active live-streams:

https://www.youtube....h?v=03K5VZj0NNk

Lol just noticed there's also a live comments section scrolling at the bottom and it's pretty ridiculous (or... typical for political Youtube?...).....

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Posted 04 July 2019 - 09:32 PM

'One fatality reported after lightning strike hits 12 people during Independence Day celebration'

Not Washington DC though: 'As many as 12 people were struck by lightning, four of which were unresponsive, according to the Emergency Management report. The incident occurred on a beach near Lawshee Plantation in Georgetown County, South Carolina, around 2:10 p.m.'

... but Trump supporters are taking shelter under trees....

Maybe sweet baby Jesus is just zapping them up to Heaven?

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Posted 04 July 2019 - 09:51 PM

Aw man, that sucks.
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Posted 04 July 2019 - 10:07 PM

If Trump did get killed by a lightning bolt... it would be terrible: the evangelicals would be certain that Pence is the Chosen One... and he might really believe in the 'End Times (coming soon! and let's help them along!)' bullshit.

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