Everything posted by Khan
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The Politics Thread
And if we hit back with actual, proven facts, all they will do is shrug and say, "So what?". Truth doesn't matter anymore in this country. This is what we have to celebrate tomorrow. It's disgusting.
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The Politics Thread
I don't know whether to laugh or shake my damn head at social media users. Seriously, people need to get their facts clear before getting outraged and cancelling celebrities. This is just like when those "Christians" petitioned Netflix about not renewing "Good Omens" without realizing that Netflix doesn't even carry the damn show!
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The View
This is why I can't take conservatives seriously whenever they call liberals and progressives "snowflakes." They are too quick to cut-and-run when they know they are outnumbered and in the wrong.
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What Are You Watching/Binging/Streaming Now?
Yeah, "Farscape" was one series (of many) whose appeal remains lost on me. It's a shame, too, because Ben Browder is one delicious piece of eye candy. IKR? Usually, the supporting characters can be a series' saving grace. With "Bones," however, I found them to be only slightly less annoying than Emily Deschanel.
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The Politics Thread
My first thought: "John Void says he will abolish time and space? Well, look who's feeling his oats, now that Leon Russell's gone?" But seriously. I feel like Void is meant to be whichever other candidate you want it to be. From my perspective, Warren appears to be the one candidate thus far to have sat down (either by herself, or with her advisers) and thought out what reforms she'd like to institute as president, as well as how she'd go about instituting them. While every other candidate has offered either vague and sketchy plans, or pie-in-the-sky ones that aren't the least bit doable. (And that's not including Marianne Williamson, who, like Charlie Brown, has just a rock.)
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The Politics Thread
It's like what Cadwalladr says in the clip: in these populist times, how do you hold a liar to account? Neither Trump nor his team ever admit any wrongdoing; and those who support and defend the loser either don't believe what you're telling them, or they say it doesn't matter. Add to this the fact that the media is basically in the tank for him -- because, at best, they see Trump as an endless source for copy; and at worst, they see him as their best tool for engaging the rest of the country with their dangerous and destructive ideologies -- and many otherwise well-meaning journalists just believe it's all pointless. Agree. When the Democrats regained the House, many probably felt the Trump administration FINALLY had someone, or someones, to keep them in check and make them accountable. Unfortunately, when House Democrats said they weren't going to seek impeachment charges against Trump -- even though their arguments for doing so are perfectly sound! -- people felt once again that "the system" had failed them. Barring any dramatic developments between now and the next elections, I'm afraid that sentiment will cost the Democratic Party big-time at the polls.
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The Politics Thread
Isabel Oakeshot is such a damn tool that she makes me want to scream. In fact, I am so literally overcome with hatred toward that woman and the views she expressed that I'm rendered speechless. There is so much I want to say, but I can't, because she just makes me so [!@#$%^&*] angry.
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The Politics Thread
LOL! Thank you, @ReddFoxx, for the much-needed laugh! As long as Mitch McConnell remains in the Senate, House and Senate Democrats are dead in the water.
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The Politics Thread
His team could try, but I'm afraid it'll all be for naught. Biden's like Trump in that he possesses this curious knack of saying the wrong thing at the wrong time; and if enough are convinced that Biden will be another Trump (only one who swings to the left...for the most part), then either they'll vote third party again or just stay home (again). And yet, I still think he's the best shot we have at getting Trump out of the WH. This is going to be one rough ride, folks.
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The Politics Thread
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I'm not necessarily talking about the run-up to the election. Presidential races are hardly ever civil, lol. But, if Biden were to defeat Trump, I do believe some measure of civility would return to the actual presiding over our nation.- The Politics Thread
Word. But, OTOH, I can't blame us for being gun shy (for lack of a better word). Trump is in the WH, because America couldn't handle a Black man being their president for eight years. Plain and simple. And the GOP is stooping to new, all-time lows to keep us out of positions of power for generations to come. That's plain and simple as well. Pitting another POC against Trump could result in another, far greater b(l)acklash from white America that just might close the lid on the United States' coffin but good. (Seriously, there are people right now in this country who are happy to let the republic burn than let another POC or woman become president). So, if we have to get behind another straight, old, white guy in order to stem some of that tide and restore some civility to American democracy -- well, that's what we'll have to do. You know, it's easy to laugh at someone like Marianne "I WILL MEET YOU ON THE FIELD WITH LOVE!" Williamson. But remember: we laughed at Donald Trump, too, once upon a time. Now look where we are.- The Politics Thread
Well, I just hope this gets her the boost in book sales that she clearly wanted. Meanwhile, I don't have an article to link to (maybe someone else does?), but apparently, even Biden's staff are freaking out about his performance at the debates.- The Politics Thread
I'm just sitting here, laughing at the thought of a potential president having a past as an owner of a metaphysical bookstore. It's like the ladies of "Designing Women" finding out that whoever ran Psychic World Bookstore was running for office. (Oh, Julia Sugarbaker would be livid at the thought of having to vote for someone like that, lol.)- The Politics Thread
MW proves that not every bestselling author who appears on Oprah should involve him- or herself in politics.- Netflix: One Day at a Time
I say Netflix should just stick to movies, documentaries and specials, and let the others produce series. Cue really offensive "Planet of the Apes" remark from MAGAt who totally isn't joking.- The Politics Thread
That's usually the way it goes for us, I think. If a sitting president decides to run for a second term of office, then his getting his party's nomination is virtually automatic. (Which is probably why I think limiting each president to one, six-year term might not be such a bad idea after all). Regardless, though, even if there were other men (and women) who wished to contest Trump for the GOP nomination, no one in the party is brave enough to face Trump's legions of followers supporters. Sorry, Carl, but I'd have to disagree. At this point, even with all the amazing "performances" at the debates, I still believe the nomination will come down to between Bernie and Biden, the two candidates with the loudest group of supporters in the (proverbial) room. BUT, I DO think whichever man lands the nomination would be doing himself absolutely no favors if they overlook Kamala and/or Warren for the VP slot. How do you bring up the subject of race relations in this country and not expect the lone Black woman on the stage to say anything? Seriously, Chuck? He makes Y&R's Joshua Morrow look like a Rhodes scholar!- The Politics Thread
Exactly. White communities were dragging their collective, proverbial feet on integrating public schools after the Brown vs. Board of Education decision, so SCOTUS basically told 'em, "Integrate now, or else!". Which makes their decision NOT to hear the three lawsuits pending against partisan gerrymandering, claiming they have no authority in the matter and sending them back to the states, all the more blatantly partisan.- The Politics Thread
It is! It truly is! But I am so very glad Kamala DID bring it up! If she doesn't get the nomination, at the very least, the nominee should make her his (or her) VP.- Y&R: Old Articles
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And here my own mother, a Trump apologist, suspects Netflix is becoming "pro-Obama."- The Politics Thread
For some reason, I thought Marianne Williamson was a romance novelist.- Y&R: Old Articles
- Guiding Light Discussion Thread
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