The Politics Thread

[Vee]

I hope Ari gets some more work out of this, at least. I guess that's crass to say but it will raise her profile as an actor. She deserves that at the least.

 

My stomach turned for her. It oddly felt like a violation closer to home, and I know I wasn't the only soap fan, castmember, crew hand or production staffer to feel that way. As silly as that is.

[Vee]

The beat goes on.

[Vee]

No, seriously.

 

 

 

Meanwhile, Carl's beloved Jeff Zucker feels mistakes were made, but shouldn't Billy Bush keep his job? (He won't) 

Edited October 15, 2016 by Vee

[Juliajms]

^ I feel like we've reached maximum levels of despicable.  Someone in the thread said they don't know how any non white can vote for Trump, but really, how can anyone? I know there are blue collar white men who think Trump is on their side, but damn, that's just desperate thinking. Why would you think this rich man who has never shown an ounce of empathy for another living creature (that I can recall) would be on your side? I'll be the first to say that Hillary is a member of the elite now, she's talked about it herself. However, at least she has middle class roots, self awareness and has shown compassion and understanding for other people.

[Vee]

Hillary's worked for people her whole adult life. Whatever else you can say about her, she believes in public service. The only thing Trump believes in is himself, and even that is a constant struggle to not be laughed at and overcome doubt.

[DRW50]

That F.ucker article leads to an interesting one about the man who came forward to defend Trump about the alleged assault on Jessica Leeds. It sounds like the man is a lifelong publicity seeker and con.

 

Trump really is bringing all the refuse out into the light, isn't he.

Edited October 15, 2016 by DRW50

[Ms. Quartermaine]

This is an interesting read. Hillary, on selfies and connecting with people... 

 

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[Vee]

[Juliajms]

Yeah, I hear her surrogates say that all the time, but any career politician can say the same. I guess I'm cynical, but I don't really see any of these people as particularly altruistic. Not that I need them to be, but at this level of politics, it's about power, not public service.  Frankly, I think it's kind of refreshing to see this kind of raw ambition in a woman. In her position, I would have retired to a beach town to spend my millions long ago, but she just keeps on trucking.

[Vee]

 

You can be both ambitious and altruistic, and you can find extremes at either end at many points in your life. I think her record since college speaks for itself, both good and bad, and I think it's mostly on balance good. You don't. That's your prerogative.

 

For anyone who hasn't seen it, please watch:

 

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Edited October 15, 2016 by Vee

[DeeeDee]

The Familiar Insanity of Blaming Beyoncé

[Juliajms]

I've never said that. I simply don't think she's above criticism. I don't have to pretend she's perfect to support her overall. That's the beauty of democracy.

[Vee]

LOL, I'm definitely not pretending she is perfect. But the relentless demonization from elements of the media and both far ends of the political spectrum only shines her up in my eyes.

Meanwhile, this is amazing.

 

[quartermainefan]

Of course he is guilty.   His own video admits to what they are accusing him of, but this ex-reality show star I am a little skeptical of.   Her perfectly timed tears, the fact she decided to have a press conference, the celebrity attorney...its all a little much.   Call me biased, but the moment someone is a reality star means that fame and press is always their number one concern. 

 

Trump's character witness for the airplane story is pretty funny.  Apparently he has a history of being in the fringes of sex scandals.

Edited October 15, 2016 by quartermainefan

[Roman]