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Post by aubergine on Aug 30, 2023 21:44:41 GMT
Mitch McConnel had another of his space-outs when asked if he’d run for the next election, which is the most succinct answer. I like to think that, when questioned about his immediate future like this, in his mind, he sees his immanent death, and the tentacled maw of hell opening before him, flaming tongue beckoning him to join the others who voted against public healthcare. youtu.be/MLcYAy3xOJk?feature=shared |
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Post by Whizzo on Aug 30, 2023 21:52:21 GMT
What Mitch McConnell sees in his mind during his freezes.
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Post by Aunt Alison on Aug 30, 2023 21:55:23 GMT
Opening this thread was a confusing few seconds
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Post by Whizzo on Aug 30, 2023 21:56:08 GMT
You are Mitch McConnell and I claim my five pounds!
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Post by aubergine on Aug 31, 2023 0:06:17 GMT
What Mitch McConnell sees in his mind during his freezes.
Brilliant. We have the technology to shop McConnel and Trump’s faces in there and edit the scene into his press conferences. Such a video would go so viral Fauci would denounce it. |
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Post by Leolian'sBro on Sept 1, 2023 1:16:16 GMT
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Post by Danno on Sept 1, 2023 4:57:12 GMT
I'm not sure if that's good or bad. I guess at this point there are very, very few minds left that can be changed. |
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Post by MolarAm🔵 on Sept 1, 2023 5:03:10 GMT
It's going to be the biggest shitshow the world has ever seen. Like the OJ Simpson trial but far worse. I'm already exhausted.
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Post by manfromdelmonte on Sept 1, 2023 8:31:39 GMT
It's another thing that leads me to believe that there's a lot of thought and preparation gone into this Georgia indictment (which is a good and proper situation). They've looked at the other cases and are cutting off Trump's strategies. He won't be able to act repentant in court, then claim the opposite to his supporters. If he tries to grandstand in court , he'll purger himself.
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Post by Nanocrystal on Sept 1, 2023 9:42:40 GMT
Judge. Jury. Defendant. Camera. TV.
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Post by JuniorFE on Sept 1, 2023 9:45:21 GMT
So... The revolution will be televised after all? |
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Post by X201 on Sept 1, 2023 10:07:56 GMT
He won't be able to act repentant in court, then claim the opposite to his supporters. He will do this and they will believe him.
He'll spin it to his advantage " I had to say that in court it because the system is corrupt and they want to take me down"
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Post by Jambowayoh on Sept 1, 2023 10:08:34 GMT
GIVE ME MORE MONEY!
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 4, 2023 9:08:27 GMT
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Post by MolarAm🔵 on Sept 4, 2023 11:40:33 GMT
It's a stupid idea and it won't work. And even if it did stop his name from appearing on the ballots, couldn't people just write it in?
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 4, 2023 12:47:31 GMT
I don't know about its viability, but I disagree that it's a stupid idea - insofar as I'm concerned, the Democrats need to chuck everything at the wall in a bid to stop Trump from winning a second term, and no (legal) idea should be overlooked.
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Post by MolarAm🔵 on Sept 4, 2023 13:06:48 GMT
They need to stop him by beating him in a democratic election. Saying "nuh uh, you can't vote for the person you want because we're taking his name off the ballot" is the opposite of democratic, even if was legally possible.
Of course it's not like the guy himself really cares about the democratic process. But that's exactly why it should be valued imo.
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 4, 2023 14:16:18 GMT
Refusing to put his name on the ballot *because he contravened the Constitution's prohibition on insurrectionist behaviour* doesn't seem undemocratic to me (although I do agree with you about the need to value the democratic process).
This isn't some underhanded jiggery-pokery about late registration fees, misfiled paperwork, or any other chicanery designed to circumvent the wishes of American voters - the guy literally incited an insurrection, which the Constitution formally prohibited in 1868.
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Post by Jambowayoh on Sept 4, 2023 14:20:36 GMT
They need to stop him by beating him in a democratic election. Saying "nuh uh, you can't vote for the person you want because we're taking his name off the ballot" is the opposite of democratic, even if was legally possible. Of course it's not like the guy himself really cares about the democratic process. But that's exactly why it should be valued imo. They already beat him in a democratic election. It didn't seem to stop him or his insane cult attempting to destroy the democratic process again, and again, and again and again. Beating him in another democratic process will make no difference. |
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Post by apollo on Sept 4, 2023 15:50:55 GMT
You know what is sad, Mitch McConnell had that breakout role in pan's labyrinth and never followed it up
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Post by aubergine on Sept 5, 2023 9:45:33 GMT
Are you sure? Maybe we’re all extras in a Pan’s Labyrinth sequel. Fascists are in charge. It’s hard to know what’s real. But this time it’s straight-to-Netflix.
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Post by JonFE on Sept 5, 2023 13:30:11 GMT
Ulythium Jambowayoh I'm afraid all this as well as a televised trial will make him more of a martyr in the eyes of his followers...
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Post by MolarAm🔵 on Sept 5, 2023 13:57:16 GMT
They need to stop him by beating him in a democratic election. Saying "nuh uh, you can't vote for the person you want because we're taking his name off the ballot" is the opposite of democratic, even if was legally possible. Of course it's not like the guy himself really cares about the democratic process. But that's exactly why it should be valued imo. They already beat him in a democratic election. It didn't seem to stop him or his insane cult attempting to destroy the democratic process again, and again, and again and again. Beating him in another democratic process will make no difference. So you think the solution is to just make it so that people can't vote for him? I get wanting him to stop and go away, but do you really think making him more of a martyr is a good idea? |
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Post by JuniorFE on Sept 5, 2023 14:13:19 GMT
They already beat him in a democratic election. It didn't seem to stop him or his insane cult attempting to destroy the democratic process again, and again, and again and again. Beating him in another democratic process will make no difference. So you think the solution is to just make it so that people can't vote for him? I get wanting him to stop and go away, but do you really think making him more of a martyr is a good idea? How much more of a martyr can he become, though? He already had enough pull to stir up a fucking Capitol raid, and his fans are becoming professional contortionists with how much they're bending over backwards trying to kiss his arse... If someone has as little respect for the democratic process as he's demonstrated time and time again, there has to be a point where enough is enough and he can no longer be a part of it. Keeping him in it in spite of everything seems like the type of "When they go low we go high" thing that has worked... pretty much never with recent Republicans AFAIK... |
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Post by Jambowayoh on Sept 5, 2023 14:21:26 GMT
They already beat him in a democratic election. It didn't seem to stop him or his insane cult attempting to destroy the democratic process again, and again, and again and again. Beating him in another democratic process will make no difference. So you think the solution is to just make it so that people can't vote for him? I get wanting him to stop and go away, but do you really think making him more of a martyr is a good idea? I don't see where I proposed that as a solution. I mean we can talk about the democratic process in America and how much lip service is paid to it in regards to the massive amounts of gerrymandering in black majority areas, the demonising of postal voters, voter ID being brought into areas specifically to disenfranchise specific communities. It's a fucking joke is what it is. Trump will make and is making himself a martyr no matter what, he lost the election last time and hasn't shut the fuck up about it nor have people adjacent to him, the Republican party that exists now is an uncontrollable beast with a large amount of people who will never accept the legitimacy of a Democratic president, senator, governor, councillor and lawmaker no matter who is it. If Biden wins the election Trump isn't going to just stop. I don't have a solution because why do I need to suggest one, but let's not think the democratic process that currently exists is the panacea to the issue. |
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 5, 2023 14:56:29 GMT
If the powers that be determine that the 14th Amendment applies to Trump, then *he* has "[made] it so people can't vote for him." Him, and no-one else.
How? By breaching the Constitution, the cornerstone of American democracy, and disqualifying himself from the presidency in the process.
His cultist fanbase wouldn't be able to vote for him in the same way they can't vote for those who weren't born in the USA, those who are under the age of 35, and many other groups besides. |
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Post by Danno on Sept 5, 2023 22:07:25 GMT
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Post by Jambowayoh on Sept 5, 2023 22:17:20 GMT
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Post by Whizzo on Sept 5, 2023 22:24:36 GMT
"Damn you consequences of my actions as I'm off to prison for 22 years for trying to start an insurrection."
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Post by Danno on Sept 5, 2023 22:39:02 GMT
Ahh, all my tears in the thoughts, and all my repressed stuff in the prayers. Perfect. |
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