Jump to content

The Politics Thread


Toups

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 45.8k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

  • Vee

    6816

  • DRW50

    5988

  • DramatistDreamer

    5521

  • Khan

    3458

Top Posters In This Topic

Posted Images

  • Members

Only conservatives ever thought FOX was a new organization. Study after study (whenever this topic is studied) shows that FOX viewers are the least informed viewers of any media outlet. Even people who get their news from Jon Stewart are able to more correctly identify names and facts when tested. The fact that republicans embrace this propaganda operation speaks to the ethical and intellectual bankruptcy of republicans, all eager to trick every fundie and hick as long as it gets a vote.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Members

I wouldn't think so, given that Kirk was never hyped up to anywhere near the extent Edwards was.

A shitty jobs report today, which is par for the course in the Obama economy. Barry, in a display of extraordinary leadership skills, absolves himself and blames Congress (apparenty, the president doesn't realize that the Democrats control one-half of Congress):

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/president-obama-blames-congress-weak-jobs-report-190622529.html

The number of jobs created in April has also been revised downward, and the Dow had its worst day of the year (closing down some 274 points). Of course, when Obama loses, the far-left will say the real reasons for his defeat were SuperPACs (which Obama also uses), "racism," and "homophobia."

In other news, Michael Bloomberg will ban all super-sized sodas in New York City. If this isn't nanny state politics, I don't know what is!

http://news.yahoo.com/york-mayor-ban-super-size-sodas-185400967.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CZoQslPNVMAeNbQtDMD

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Members

I highly doubt that Donald Trump's support will be helpful to Romney. It's likely to do a lot more harm than good. Even George Will cannot see any upside for Romney choosing Trump as a surrogate.

Edited by Max
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Members

Doesn't that make Romney clinging to him even more bizarre?

Some in the media are even praising Romney for this strategy, saying that he gets to appeal to the base without having to say the words himself.

The main problem with the economy is that as long as we keep focusing on what we have to cut, nothing will ever improve. That's all we ever hear about. Cut, cut, cut, cut. Both parties do this. Where has it gotten us? Where has it gotten Europe?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Members

What in the hell is the man supposed to do when these vile, disgusting Republicans won't even bring the jobs bill to a vote. You get tired of hearing what he's supposed to do...when the same people gave W. a pass. "You can't blame it on him. It's Congress fault." Now it turns the other way.

And let's spend our time as Republicans passing bills that curtail a women's right to do anything, voter suppression (Since they're so gung ho aboput winning, why cheat?) banning whatever they don't like and then lying to the American, or as Mitt says, Amercia, people.

And if the Democrats had any semblace of a spine, maybe this crap wouldn't be happening.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Members

If Democratic voters could be counted upon to turn out to vote, the Republican party would have been voted into oblivion over a decade ago, or at least forced to redefine itself to not be so psycho. Democrats are forced to pander to the middle because liberals suck at voting, whereas conservatives are quite good at it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Members

It's pretty sobering what has become acceptable and highly praised behavior for a politician. I think those who spent years tiring against "PC" helped create this culture, where you can just be blatantly racist and have this passed off as bravery.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.



  • Recent Posts

    • Dani had a flashback of Dani getting ready for an event with Bill. The gown she wore in the flashback was light green and elegant and gorgeous. The light green flashback dress was quite different than the red/orange/lilac swirling print beaded gown that Dani is wearing to Nicole's anniversary party.   But there was clearly the show's intention to have the Dupree women (except for Nicole) wearing shades of red.   I love Anita but the red gown that she's wearing to the anniversary party -- not flattering.
    • I think you can find them here https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/OLTL What's there is recaps from SOD at the times it shows which is usually from way back up till 2003. Most if not all of this is due to Matt Smith who you may recall from his AW playlists on YoutTube. 
    • Party wardrobe color theme: Good Queen Nicole is in a solid gold gown. The other Dupree women (plus Smitty) are wearing shades of red/pink (with purple accents) -- Anita, Dani, Chelsea, Kat, in dresses. -- Smitty in white shirt and maroon jacket. (did not see Naomi?) "The help" Eva and Mona are in black. Antagonist queen Leslie/Dana in a black/gold gown. The men (except for Smitty) are wearing black. Ted - white shirt, black tie, black jacket. (Ted's jacket was shiny or velvet or a textured fabric - I couldn't quite tell, but the jacket color was solid black) Vernon - black turtleneck, white dress shirt over it, black jacket (no tie). Andre - black T-shirt, gold chain, black jacket. Martin - black shirt, black tie, black jacket. Dr. Carlton Fitzgerald - white shirt, black tie, black jacket. (did not see Jacob?) I didn't see Naomi and Jacob at the party, but perhaps they arrive later? The evening is not over yet.
    • Tate seems to love throwing punches now

      Please register in order to view this content

      I enjoyed his scenes with Johnny. Both of their perspectives make perfect sense to me and are completely relatable. There’s no right or wrong person in this situation and I like that. LH  does pretty well when Tate is angry too, but I also liked the way that he comforted Johnny in the end. Days is finally remembering that they’re cousins. And, Johnny looked hot in the beginning   Btw, Johnny going to work for Xander? That could be interesting. And, also can cause some more animosity between him and EJ.  And again, Marlena/Belle were great. Scenes like theirs really seem to be commonplace under Paula/Jeanne and I couldn’t be happier that they are. It’s helps us get a much better understanding of these characters and why they do the things that they do and feel the way that they feel. Marlena supporting Belle was a bit of surprise, considering her insane reaction when she walked in on EJ and Belle, but I also feel that it’s totally in character for her, both as a psychiatrist and as Belle’s mother.  As for Sophia and Amy… I miss the first Sophia lol but I can’t help but think that Amy suddenly being so nice is foreshadowing of something. Either that, or Paula/Jeanne aren’t biased against her
    • @alwaysAMC Great mini-review as always.  That Gilly story is...certainly one I could not forget... I imagine a number of viewers were shocked with the temporary recast. It was revealed in the soap magazines, as was the news about Frank Beaty's breakdown, I think. I think Wolf had some statements or an interview at the time but very little. I wish someone could interview him. He did a good job under extremely tough circumstances.  For some reason I have a vague memory of him in the Marian getup but that's probably not right.  I'm glad you have appreciated the material with Susan after a shaky start. I always enjoyed her, and she was the only love interest I liked Nick with. 
    • How did this come to be?

      Please register in order to view this content

      Btw, if he’s on again, you should apply to be a contestant
    • https://www.instagram.com/p/DJJTEW8J5EA/ 1989 Daytime Emmys Victoria Wyndham gives moving tribute to Douglas Watson, AW's Mac Cory Harding "Pete" Lemay created the character Mac Cory & then Doug Watson played him for 15 years. When Doug died on May 1st, 1989, it was a huge loss to the show, the other actors & also to the fans.  

      Please register in order to view this content

    • Jonathan Kellerman is definitely the most EON/Slesar-like writer in the business right now.  Unfortunately, he's almost 80 years old.  Interestingly, he has a son (Jesse Kellerman) who's about 45, who's been studying under him.  I believe what makes the Kellermans such effective mystery & crime writers is their background in psychology.  
    • I never understood the point of Marchetti. Summer left the show for a job there in Italy. OK. When she returned they had Jack buy the company. Why couldn't Summer have returned and simply stated it was not a good fit, she missed her home , family/friends etc It was absurd that this internationally successful fashion empire could just be bought by a US cosmetics firm at the drop of a hat. What was the point when they never did anything with it at all? Summer simply could have gone to work at Jabot. And wasn't there some nonsense about an offshhoot called Marchetti Home? Was Phyllis attached to that at some point? This show...
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy