The USA Politics Thread
#7941
Posted 08 November 2018 - 12:50 AM
Well, I ended up voting for Pritzker, despite the shithole Democrats have put this state in. And today he says he wants to legalize marijuana and vacate arrests dealing with marijuana.
Hopefully his promises don’t.....go up in smoke.
Hopefully his promises don’t.....go up in smoke.
I've always been crazy but its kept me from going insane.
#7942
Posted 08 November 2018 - 03:29 AM
HoosierDaddy, on 08 November 2018 - 12:05 AM, said:
Ummmm..... We did. It was literally called in history "Reconstruction."
It ended in 1876? (Not so sure). Due to an agreement to a tied election to let the Republicans win the Presidency if they'd stop Reconstruction (troops) in the South.
Due to the death of Lincoln and the ascent of Johnson, Reconstruction was never anything like the treatment of Germany post WW2, even with the hushing up of Nazi ties.
The history of Jim Crow is the history of how Reconstruction failed to genuinely give agency to the formerly enslaved and remove the entrenched racism/subjugation.
And you see the effects of that today in Nicodemus's posts here, even if he lives in Arizona.
This post has been edited by amphibian: 08 November 2018 - 03:30 AM
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#7943
#7944
Posted 08 November 2018 - 03:59 AM
Well they are now saying Acosta assaulted the female staffer and have revoked his press pass despite everyone seeing that this is not the case. This is nothing short than active government censorship! Even BK and Nico have to see that!
https://thehill.com/...rom-cnns-acosta
https://thehill.com/...rom-cnns-acosta
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#7945
Posted 08 November 2018 - 04:21 AM
Don't worry, they're just genuinely concerned about this man-monster's rampage.
They came with white hands and left with red hands.
#7946
Posted 08 November 2018 - 05:22 AM
Posting doctored video? I'm glad they're not more technically savvy (so far), this could get much worse.
Maybe with Russia's help by 2020... ugh, what Trump would do if he could manufacture audio and video to validate his lies.
Maybe with Russia's help by 2020... ugh, what Trump would do if he could manufacture audio and video to validate his lies.
This post has been edited by Azath Vitr (D'ivers: 08 November 2018 - 05:24 AM
#7947
Posted 08 November 2018 - 05:28 AM
Did Florida really ban offshore oil drilling?
#7948
Posted 08 November 2018 - 05:35 AM
Yah, it was a single amendment that simultaneously banned offshore drilling AND most indoor workplace vaping.
They came with white hands and left with red hands.
#7949
Posted 08 November 2018 - 10:50 AM
Fairly sure that Acosta has legal grounds to sue the administration and Sanders for libel. That video is clear Acosta didn’t touch her. If anything, SHE (the intern) could get nabbed for assault as she tries to grab the mic from him. I mean, he likely won’t, but he should.
All because he asks Trump some confrontational questions he didn’t like. That press conference should have been titled “President Triggered”.
What a shitshow.
Good on you Acosta. Hold these clowns responsible for their actions. The whole White House press Corp should show Sanders her clear LIE the next time they have a briefing....I mean it’s on video that she’s lying FFS!
reagarding another moment...It’s also really insane that when asked about nationalism by Yamiche Alcindor, he calls her question racist. It’s like...what? What low won’t he sink to?
All because he asks Trump some confrontational questions he didn’t like. That press conference should have been titled “President Triggered”.
What a shitshow.
Good on you Acosta. Hold these clowns responsible for their actions. The whole White House press Corp should show Sanders her clear LIE the next time they have a briefing....I mean it’s on video that she’s lying FFS!
reagarding another moment...It’s also really insane that when asked about nationalism by Yamiche Alcindor, he calls her question racist. It’s like...what? What low won’t he sink to?
This post has been edited by QuickTidal: 08 November 2018 - 10:50 AM
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#7950
#7951
Posted 08 November 2018 - 12:56 PM
https://www.theguard...y-minority-rule
Ugh, some voting systems really need to get updated with the times. Same for the UK system. I'm sure it worked fine 50-100 years ago, but times change.
Ugh, some voting systems really need to get updated with the times. Same for the UK system. I'm sure it worked fine 50-100 years ago, but times change.
This post has been edited by Gorefest: 08 November 2018 - 12:58 PM
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#7952
Posted 08 November 2018 - 02:19 PM
Tiste Simeon, on 08 November 2018 - 03:59 AM, said:
Well they are now saying Acosta assaulted the female staffer and have revoked his press pass despite everyone seeing that this is not the case. This is nothing short than active government censorship! Even BK and Nico have to see that!
https://thehill.com/...rom-cnns-acosta
https://thehill.com/...rom-cnns-acosta
I expect both BK and Nico to be in here talking about how mean Acosta is and why the liberals something something MeToo movement something something.
At least thats the line from the Bots on Reddit.
This post has been edited by Obdigore: 08 November 2018 - 02:20 PM
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#7953
Posted 08 November 2018 - 02:32 PM
Gorefest, on 08 November 2018 - 12:56 PM, said:
https://www.theguard...y-minority-rule
Ugh, some voting systems really need to get updated with the times. Same for the UK system. I'm sure it worked fine 50-100 years ago, but times change.
Ugh, some voting systems really need to get updated with the times. Same for the UK system. I'm sure it worked fine 50-100 years ago, but times change.
Come on Gorefest! Its easier to win the popular vote!
#7954
Posted 08 November 2018 - 02:47 PM
....aaaaaaand fuck.
RBG took a spill after feeling discomfort last night. Is in hospital.
I swear to crap if Trump gets to fill a 3rd goddamned SCOTUS seat...your country is broken irreparably for the next century.
RBG took a spill after feeling discomfort last night. Is in hospital.
I swear to crap if Trump gets to fill a 3rd goddamned SCOTUS seat...your country is broken irreparably for the next century.
This post has been edited by QuickTidal: 08 November 2018 - 02:48 PM
"When the last tree has fallen, and the rivers are poisoned, you cannot eat money, oh no." ~Aurora
“Someone will always try to sell you despair, just so they don't feel alone.” ~Ursula Vernon
“Someone will always try to sell you despair, just so they don't feel alone.” ~Ursula Vernon
#7955
Posted 08 November 2018 - 03:00 PM
Oh, and it sounds like potentially thousands of uncounted absentee ballots in Florida have been found.
"When the last tree has fallen, and the rivers are poisoned, you cannot eat money, oh no." ~Aurora
“Someone will always try to sell you despair, just so they don't feel alone.” ~Ursula Vernon
“Someone will always try to sell you despair, just so they don't feel alone.” ~Ursula Vernon
#7956
Posted 08 November 2018 - 05:18 PM
And Georgia has enough votes uncounted that they can call for a recount.
And Kemp finally stepped down from his role at administering the election he was a candidate in....
Can Stacey Abrams still win Georgia?
And Kemp finally stepped down from his role at administering the election he was a candidate in....
Can Stacey Abrams still win Georgia?
"When the last tree has fallen, and the rivers are poisoned, you cannot eat money, oh no." ~Aurora
“Someone will always try to sell you despair, just so they don't feel alone.” ~Ursula Vernon
“Someone will always try to sell you despair, just so they don't feel alone.” ~Ursula Vernon
#7957
Posted 08 November 2018 - 07:11 PM
"When the last tree has fallen, and the rivers are poisoned, you cannot eat money, oh no." ~Aurora
“Someone will always try to sell you despair, just so they don't feel alone.” ~Ursula Vernon
“Someone will always try to sell you despair, just so they don't feel alone.” ~Ursula Vernon
#7958
Posted 08 November 2018 - 07:28 PM
Briar King, on 08 November 2018 - 05:44 PM, said:
Obdigore, on 08 November 2018 - 02:19 PM, said:
Tiste Simeon, on 08 November 2018 - 03:59 AM, said:
Well they are now saying Acosta assaulted the female staffer and have revoked his press pass despite everyone seeing that this is not the case. This is nothing short than active government censorship! Even BK and Nico have to see that!
https://thehill.com/...rom-cnns-acosta
https://thehill.com/...rom-cnns-acosta
I expect both BK and Nico to be in here talking about how mean Acosta is and why the liberals something something MeToo movement something something.
At least thats the line from the Bots on Reddit.
Yeah I mean that sounds just like me...
To Tiste: yes. My feelings haven't changed a single bit though on Acosta.
He isn't doing his job, asking hard questions?
Screw you all, and have a nice day!
#7959
Posted 08 November 2018 - 07:57 PM
Primateus, on 08 November 2018 - 07:28 PM, said:
Briar King, on 08 November 2018 - 05:44 PM, said:
Obdigore, on 08 November 2018 - 02:19 PM, said:
Tiste Simeon, on 08 November 2018 - 03:59 AM, said:
Well they are now saying Acosta assaulted the female staffer and have revoked his press pass despite everyone seeing that this is not the case. This is nothing short than active government censorship! Even BK and Nico have to see that!
https://thehill.com/...rom-cnns-acosta
https://thehill.com/...rom-cnns-acosta
I expect both BK and Nico to be in here talking about how mean Acosta is and why the liberals something something MeToo movement something something.
At least thats the line from the Bots on Reddit.
Yeah I mean that sounds just like me...
To Tiste: yes. My feelings haven't changed a single bit though on Acosta.
He isn't doing his job, asking hard questions?
No, you fool, he viciously attacked that poor intern. Didn't you know Acosta is a kung-fu master and his karate chop can break a brick wall?
/s in case that needs to be said.
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#7960
Posted 08 November 2018 - 08:23 PM
Uh, looks like the Florida election ain't over....recounts likely for both Nelson vs. Rick Scott (Senate race) and even Gillum vs. DeSantis. I don't know if either is likely to flip, but the Senate race in particular has some very hinky details.
They came with white hands and left with red hands.