Re: Conservativism and a new Marxism

MaverickM11 wrote:

You still holding onto that charade? When was the last time a republican pushed for increased immigration? ...Other than blue eyed blond aryans from Norway

Re: Favorite Quotes

Come on one of the most famous!

"Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country” JFK

Re: Favorite Quotes

"I've found out how overwhelming the media is and the way it drills things into your head, it's almost like a mind control. If I could control people's minds, I'd like to put something useful in."

Natalie Merchant

Re: Biden Signs Anti Lynching Law

LCDFlight wrote:

I I am not sure crimes between different identity groups should necessarily be a more serious crime than crimes within a single identity group. That seems to violate equal protection.

Re: Conservativism and a new Marxism

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-04-04/big-business-and-new-conservatives-are-headed-for-divorce?srnd=premium "The central idea of the new doctrine is that the common good must be forged by active government policy rather than allowed to emerge from the play of market forces.&qu...

Re: Favorite Quotes

There are many. "Just win baby!" Al Davis "It ain't over till it's over." Yogi Berra "Standing in the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by the traffic from both sides." Margaret Thatcher "If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to...

Re: Pilot caught taking pics of FA

VDemerest wrote:

The actions in this video are disturbing, unprofessional and perverse. This profession employs a fair number of oddballs, this guy included.

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - *Discussion* Thread

I don't understand why this comes as a surprise to anyone. This is the Russian way of war. This has also been their modus operandi in Chechnya and Syria Only difference is, that it is all now in plain view for all to see, unlike when it happend in Syria. Think of any kind of possible warcrime, and ...

Re: China Eastern 737-800 crashes in Guangxi, southern ChinauNd

Is it just me or is this getting weird(er)? My only worry is that the boxes have been found for a few days now and we have nothing so far. That’s raising serious suspicions in my mind. This is a investigation being run by China not the NTSB they won't release info quickly if at all. They have both ...

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - *Discussion* Thread

lightsaber wrote:

We need to increase sanctions until Russia pulls out of Ukraine. I'm curious what sanctions increases people would recommend.

Re: Will Smith assaults Chris Rock at the Oscars

Will Smith making a bald joke in 1991. Interpret this as you will: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7u9_z7ZSnk Do you think it's possible that Smith and the acceptability of "body shaming" jokes may have changed a little in the intervening 30+ years? Just wondering. You can't censor or ex...

Re: Word Game Q2 2022

Right

Re: Bruce Willis stepping away from acting career due to diagnosis of Aphasia causing cognitive issues

Sucks I just watched Die Hard 1, 2 and 3. Pure greatness.

Re: Trump seeks help from Putin ... even now.

What evidence do you have he’ll support anyone who supersedes him in a primary? :lol: I get the feeling he isn't running for president and he will support the nominee. You don't think he's going to run himself? Until it gets closer I don't think he is going to run for president. I can see another o...

Re: Trump seeks help from Putin ... even now.

scbriml wrote:

Unfortunately, Trump and his deranged support base will ensure that doesn't happen.

Re: Which nation has the best National Anthem?

AirbusCheerlead wrote:

My votes goes to France and Italy

Re: US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

Aaron747 wrote:

Don’t keep up on SCOTUS beyond MSM coverage do ya. There are whole blogs devoted to decision mix and who crossed over when.

Re: US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

Brown will rule based on the Constitution and not her own personal moral code backed by a fantasy book. She will put Americans first, not a few extremists. Oh please the only Justice that has been ruling without being extreme is Roberts who was nominated by a Republican. Let me know when a Liberal ...

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - *Discussion* Thread

Agreed. He just said what needed to be said. Putin needs to go. It is what every civilized person that consider themselves part of humanity see as self evident. To think or play up to some inpression that this is, or should be a controversial thing to say, is paying the fascist russians way too muc...

Re: Will Smith assaults Chris Rock at the Oscars

I think he handled himself very professionally. As for will smith he should be thrown out of that place yet he was allowed to stay. This was up for the organizers to act on and they failed miserably. Everybody in that crowd always hashtag cries about violence and anything they can put their face on...

Re: Will Smith assaults Chris Rock at the Oscars

No different from a political rally where speakers encourage violence. Groupthink emboldens idiocy and acceptance of lower moral quality. Everyone in attendance of the Oscars is part of the same club and nobody's going to be the nail standing out from the board in that room. Remember how aghast the...

Re: Will Smith assaults Chris Rock at the Oscars

How was Will Smith not removed from the venue by security? I guess violence is acceptable now. What a disgrace.

Re: US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

Aaron747 wrote:

They feel differently because they are triggered by emotional sound bites and are too lazy to look into/outright ignore the facts.

Re: US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

Can you honestly say this person lacks the judgment or temperament for SCOTUS? Never said that in fact I have said she should be confirmed. She is basically another RBG type very liberal and that is way it goes when a Dem President is in office etc. I just took issue with some of the things she sai...

Re: 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualification

scbriml wrote:

Second consecutive WC without Italy.

Re: US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

You have to wonder if the GOP is going to love being on the wrong side of history here. What history? Every SCOTUS hearing will be a circus like this, the hearings for the last two was some of the worst behavior we have ever seen from congress. The votes are already there before the hearings ever s...

Re: RIP Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins

Unbelievable. One of the best bands!

Re: US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

I’m not seeing what’s causing you so much pain here. You have political appointees to the SC then you whine when they make political decisions. Suck it up, the SC is still dominated by conservatives. No pain I was just wondering how a woman who says she can't say what a woman is will adjudicate the...

Re: 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualification

marcelh wrote:

David and Goliath:
No Italy at World Cup tournament in Qatar!

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/60869125

Re: US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

I called out the post because by only mentioning the biology of sex, you denied the psychological gender element. That is not an honest depiction of where the science is. Has nothing to do with the story, the problem is not the mental aspect it's the physical aspect. That is why the swimmers are ge...

Re: US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

Can't find the NCAA policy, and you can't find a study? NCAA rules were written how long ago? Study? Really? If you have been paying attention to the story you would know who feels what way and what party they are from. You project your feelings about how judges will react to some fake lawsuit in y...

Re: US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

I had to blink twice at the wild claims about science. What wild claim? So saying a male is stronger physically than a female is a wild claim? Really? Do me a favor when you are going to refer to something I supposedly said use my actual quoted post. Thanks Be more specific about that part because ...

Re: US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

Fascinating...can you be more specific? It's easy to understand, but please don't tell me that when the first case of the female athletes vs the NCAA comes in front of her that she is going to side with the female swimmers? Really? How is the left picking and choosing? How is the left ignoring scie...

Re: US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

A Potential Victim? Really? Give me my money. I am a potential Lottery 500 Million dollar winner. Guess you supported the no bail law in NYC too. Didn't think there were going to be any potential victims when the criminal hit the street again. There are some people in NYC that would disagree with y...

Re: US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

Soft on crime? OMG go back and read my post before you respond. I didn't say that did I? I don't share the GOP "soft on crime" and think and most of her sentences for people convicted of kiddie porn were ok but the one sentence of 3 months was alarming especially since a Judge is the last...

Re: US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

Thinks what exactly? That sentencing should fit the crime committed? Not one that exists in prejudiced minds? Did you read my post #217? Everything including source is there but since you neglected to do so I will repeat she is of the opinion that someone who watches kiddie porn (which is usually p...

Re: US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

Setting aside the obvious that you clearly have no idea what you're talking about... You unwaveringly supported the nomination of man who is known to have sexually assaulted a minor for the same position. Now you care about children? Your position would be hilarious if it was not horrible... Yawn, ...

Re: US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

Just been watching a bit of the hearing… Gotta admit, Ted Cruz is at least consistent in his apparent obsession with children’s books. Read Dr. Seuss (to an empty chamber) during his maniacal government shutdown a few years ago and today ranting about some books Judge Jackson had nothin to do with....

Re: The Lia Thomas Trans Swimming Controversy

... this problem. It is difficult for me to get behind an issue when its most vocal proponents are horrible people. While I agree that something should be done about the issue, I also note that we have been getting better at starving out the oxygen from the deplorables category lately. The last thi...

Re: The Lia Thomas Trans Swimming Controversy

It's a sad state of affairs but at this point the only thing that will cut any wood is a total boycott by the female swimmers until this gets fixed.

Re: Permanent Daylight Saving Time in the US Getting Closer to Reality

seb146 wrote:

Everyone hates switching times. Finally something every American can agree on!

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - *Discussion* Thread

I don't know why people are claiming the right isn't supporting Ukraine. When I look at the news (which I normally don't), it is quite supportive to get arms to Ukraine: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/bidens-timid-leadership-in-ukraine-on-full-display-in-poland-mig-fiasco/ar-AAV4c4U?ocid=Bing...

Re: Gasoline prices, it hurts.

Mortyman wrote:

NIKV69 wrote:

Paid the most I ever have for a gallon today. $4.99 hows that hopey changey stuff working for ya?

You have nothing to complain about. Compared to prices in Norway / Europe, that is cheap.