The Politics Thread

[Khan]

 

Last night, I watched an episode of "Touched by an Angel" about the panic surrounding the 1938 "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast, and it occurred to me: "fake news" is nothing new, nor is human beings' blind faith in it.

[DramatistDreamer]

Amanda Bynes did a pretty memorable impersonation of Ross Perot.  Given the fact that it was a kid's show and the sketches lacked sophistication (to put it mildly) but to me, at such a young age, Bynes somewhat floored me in what she was able to do then.

 

 

So Twitter is saying that that wasn't Amanda Bynes but someone named Katrina Johnson?? Oops!

Edited July 9, 2019 by DramatistDreamer

[Khan]

I don't know how good Amy McGrath's chances are, but I'm glad someone figured out that Mitch McConnell has to be removed from office as well, if we stand any chance at surviving.

[DRW50]

 

The Democrats tried in 2014, but the candidate they ran, who on paper seemed strong, turned out to be a disaster (she wouldn't even say whether she voted for Obama). I don't think they'll have much luck this time either, given that Kentucky is a hate state, but I hope I'm wrong. 

 

It looks like another female Republican candidate who was getting push from the media, and from some in the party who want to elect women, went down in flames.

 

https://www.politico.com/story/2019/07/09/north-carolina-gop-women-candidates-1402263

 

https://www.politico.com/story/2019/07/09/greg-murphy-wins-north-carolina-runoff-1577764

 

It's time for everyone to just admit the GOP hates women. Even most of the women in the party hate women. The party is built off the corpses of girls and women. 

Edited July 10, 2019 by DRW50

[I Am A Swede]

The British ambassor in Washington, Sir Kim Darroch, has resigned his post after the turbulence of the last few days.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-48937120

 

[Khan]

Well, once again, our Bully-in-Chief got what he wanted.

[DRW50]

 

It's down to Boris Johnson, the British Trump (although he's probably smarter - which isn't saying much). What a toxic duo they will be.

[Juliajms]

Thank God there still people with the stamina to call this kind of thing out.

 

There was never a doubt he would. While that ambassador told nothing but the truth, it just wouldn't be possible for him to continue on after the leak. 

[Khan]

 

I said Trump would win the election, and I was rebuked.  I said Boris Johnson would be England's next prime minister -- and again, I was rebuked.  You know, boys and girls, things would go so much more smoothly if y'all would [!@#$%^&*] listen to me, lol.

Edited July 10, 2019 by Khan

[I Am A Swede]

Well, if you would start saying things we want to hear then maybe we will start to listen!  

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[Juliajms]

This is just unbelievable.

 

 

 

[I Am A Swede]

I wish I could say that I'm surprised, but sadly I can't. 

There's just so much ugliness in the world now. Everywhere you look.

 

[Vee]

Antisemitism is big on the left these days. I've been saying it awhile now.

[DRW50]

The BBC carries so much water for the right and the attacks against Corbyn were so absurd for so long that it's made him something of a god to many on the left. There doesn't seem to be anyone in the UK to turn to, as the Lib Dems are mostly opportunistic vipers. 

[Vee]