Chachie

30 minutes ago, Rdskns2000 said:

Kevin McCarthy won’t be speaker. He won’t have votes. The speaker will be a maga idiot.

He's not a MAGA idiot?

3 minutes ago, Jumbo said:

but just think of how broad and deep that pool of sick stupid ill-tempered minds there is to tap in trumpland and how quick and willing they are to part with their money, in many cases no matter their income level, if they think the libs are going to suffer when they 'inevitably' win

 

'political views' built on dumb-brain spite and grievances that manifest like a firehose spraying malevolent infantile whining and hateful actions

 

 

that's trumpland

 

 

they'll make hundreds of millions

The scary part is even if his supporters begin to really suffer under him, they'll never admit it. Not to him, not to democrats, and not to themselves. They could go homeless and still blame Biden, Hillary, Obama, Jumbo, and Chachie while casting their next ballot for more Trump. Defies logic but that's the name of Donnie's game.

I guess we were a lot better off "finding our identity." Now that we've found it, we're awful. 

15 minutes ago, LadySkinsFan said:

 

Trump's latest grift. Can't imagine much success with Nunes as CEO.

You can't? I think it depends on what we define as "success." If he can keep The Base believing and donating, I can't imagine much failure. 

14 hours ago, China said:

'Absolute liars': Ex-D.C. Guard official says generals lied to Congress about Jan. 6

 

In a 36-page memo to the Capitol riot committee, Col. Earl Matthews also slams the Pentagon's inspector general for what he calls an error-ridden report.

 

 

This illustrates how deeply-seated and strategically-placed the members of our govt/military are in regard to who wants Donald Trump to succeed in taking back something he legitimately lost and who wants a fascist in the oval office. It's terrifying and increasingly indicative of how hopeless it is becoming to combat it. Honestly, what can be done about it?

I'm losing faith in our ability to maintain a free and open election process (and so much more) because SO many of us on the inside simply have the upper hand. If our national guard (essentially our Minute Men) can't be relied upon to react at a moment's notice to something as blatantly apparent as a bum rush on the Capitol of the USA, we're f***ed in the long run. Anything goes.

I can't claim to know what the jan 6 commission has up their sleeves in the coming weeks/months to put this thing down but I haven't seen any method historically over the past 5-6 years that gives me any confidence. Half of our govt and half of our population want it and they just seem to me to be willing to play dirty enough to win. If one side can break all the rules and the other refuses to because they want the "moral high ground," it's over.

This crap is happening in stark daylight, right before our naked eyes and it just seems like there's no way to snuff it. 

11 hours ago, China said:

January 6 was opposite of 1776, judge tells rioter who carried revolutionary flag into US Capitol

 

I may have stated this sentiment somewhere in the Tailgate before, but it's worth repeating after seeing this article...

It chaps my azz that Trump devotees have (somewhat successfully) "monopolized" the american flag in all its incarnations. The very people that do NOT stand for civil rights, separation of church/state, or voting rights, and who ultimately led a revolt against what this flag stands for operate under the banner of stars and stripes as though the rest of us are not american citizens and patriots. They've made it THEIR brand. That's repulsive. 

1 hour ago, Larry said:

They want to shut down the government, because they firmly believe that it will hurt the country, and that they can convince people that Biden Did It. 
 

They've done it before. (To Obama). And it didn't work, and they had to walk it back. But they absolutely believe that they'll get away with it the second time. 

That's their big play. Vote against anything a democratic prez wants, no matter how much damage it causes the country. If the bill passes, they claim they pushed it through. If it doesn't and the country suffers without it, they blame the dem prez. It actually does "work" for them because their voters fall for it every time. Short memories are precious to them.

On 11/22/2021 at 11:59 AM, thegreaterbuzzette said:

Affirmative. 
 

but it’s not a swingers show. You know, just like TWD isn’t a zombie show. 
 

 

what’s everyone’s thought on Dead to Me season 2? Season 1 I liked, but I haven’t been able to bring myself to do the next season. 

Finished Season 3 last night. For the first couple episodes I was wondering if I was "You'd out." Sometimes even a good show can get old, especially in the age of the binge. It picked up quickly and I was riveted.

The "other" couple was fantastic. They both annoyed me early in the season (I know- they were supposed to) but great character arc/growth for both of them. I wish a certain big character wasn't killed off because I am such a fan. There's another season in the works.

2 hours ago, TryTheBeal! said:

Trez will be a 28YO free agent after this year.  The “contract year” phenomenon among NBA players of that age is fairly well understood.  Somebody is gonna end up with a 32/33 YO Trez riding the pine at $20M per, and I’d rather it not be us.

 

Caveat Emptor.

Copy. You're looking ahead, which is not bad. I was thinking about how Harrell's stat line is probably equal to Deni/Rui's combined... last season, anyway. 

3 hours ago, TryTheBeal! said:

A fully-formed Rui/Deni combo will make Trez expendable.  Just enjoy this year and don’t fall for the contract year glitter Trez is throwing out here nightly…even if it is very appealing glitter.

Before I agree or disagree with this, can you explain more?

1 hour ago, China said:

(Right Wing Watch tweet)

"The Patriots"  threatening to not support Trump is laughable. He's the GOP juggernaut and if they think they'll follow through supporting some other candidate, they're delusional or willing to LOSE.

17 hours ago, Burgold said:

Short term, I fear you are right, but I think everything is on the pendulum. Right now, the right has swing pretty high on the crazy side. At some point, they'll swing back towards actual "conservativism." I don't know what will trigger the change. It's hard to imagine something more cataclysmic than losing close to a million lives because your side decided to push the lie that a disease was a fraud and a liberal plot. But at some point, the Right will embrace facts, reality, and care more about making things better than power for power's sake and screwing the other side.

 

Conservativism isn't dead. Half of the most liberal members on this board consider themselves conservative or would have been labeled conservative twenty years ago.

You are probably right, Burg. At least I hope you are.

My observance is that "The Base" holds current and near-future candidates hostage. They can't win without the crazies. They can't win without the idiots. They can't win without the militia-minded, racist, civil war fantasizers and those that can't see beyond a Donald Trump society that encourages their world view. 

COVID's not going away, so they can perpetually "fight for their rights." The Big Lie is now their biggest weapon and a part of the future process of all elections.  Rittenhouse just won them a huge banner to carry for a long time. The republican politicians are chained to all this. Extreme right is now THE Right. I'm having trouble focusing beyond that brand of political opponent. Truly a frightening phenomenon. 

2 hours ago, Warhead36 said:

WUJ has already proven he's a real good coach with how much he's turned around our defense. Its not like we're gonna go 72-10, if the team finishes with 50 wins that's a huge success but even that would mean 32 losses.

I think I'm jaded from experience but if we get 50 wins I'll soil myself. Even the success we're having right now does not allow me to dream of a 50 win season. I think we're on pace for 48 as it stands today and if I had to make a prediction right now I'd go with 45. 

35 minutes ago, NoCalMike said:

I am not sure if Kinzinger is on the record on the issue  but Liz Cheney has already come out and pretty much refused to attach this huge post-2020 election voter ID/voting laws push to the big lie.  She refuses to connect the two which to me shows that while she may view Trump himself as a threat to democracy, she isn't so concerned about the tactics to put the next less-Trumpian GOP member in the same position. 

The way I see things now, we may never see a "less-Trumpian" candidate from the GOP. If you're a republican politician, the only way you're getting the necessary votes to move up (or even move in) is to go all Trump all the time. The base isn't budging.

On 11/24/2021 at 10:24 PM, Destino said:

WUJ honeymoon over?

In the sense that he's the "new guy," maybe so. I don't think a few losses dim his glow though so my short answer is "No."

We're going to lose games. (I know you know these things, just mentioning the obvious.) I'm of the notion that as long as we go .500 or better this season, it's a success for him. The honeymoon ends for me when his first season is over. 

10 hours ago, China said:

Ted Cruz Suddenly Denies Talking To Trump As The 1/6 Committee Closes In

 

On Sunday, Ted Cruz disputed detailed reporting about his conversations with Trump on  January 6th, as the 1/6 Committee is closing on Trump’s call logs.

 

 

It's not illegal for him to lie to the media. He needs to be subpoenaed and forced to lie to the committee. 

7 minutes ago, stevemcqueen1 said:

I missed the game, did they use a zone defense on us again?

Yep. Teams are learning to keep us shooting from the perimeter and we'll beat ourselves. 

#makeshots #getinthepaint 

18 hours ago, thegreaterbuzzette said:

So

 

@TheGreatBuzz and I finally started Squid Games. 
 

I'm slightly more impressed than I expected. 

Watched it about a month ago and that was the last time I was interested in anything new that Netflix had to offer. I just haven't had a desire to watch what they've offered lately. I tried the new season of Narcos and quickly realized I'm "Narcosed out." Tried the new season of You and realized I'm "You'ed out." Tried that new korean show Hellbound. Couldn't get into it. I'm frustrated! 

On 11/20/2021 at 9:35 PM, Destino said:

Kuz didn’t have a great game but the Heat singled him out to hit free throws and he didn’t miss any.

 

edit.  and now he misses.  Lol

Kyle seems to need a half to warm up. Always plays well late.

1 hour ago, BatteredFanSyndrome said:

If only there was a way to actually tie that back as Chachie described it.  Imagine all the conservative pearl clutching...

 

Their favorite thing to do is pretend Epstein was killed because of his ties to libs.

Oh, they got RIGHT out in front of it per their "projection model." 

If you're guilty of something, immediately blame your enemy. Say it early, loud, and often. Make it your narrative.

I hope we see Andrew Garfield and Toby Macguire. I'd love to see this meme referenced in the movie...  😁

5 minutes ago, Dan T. said:

 

He sought out the spotlight to become the face of the insurrection.  He entered the House chamber and sat in the Speaker's chair.  His high-profile presence there emboldened others. He left a note threatening the Vice President of the United States. 

 

Yeah, he is an attention whore, a goofball, and an a-hole.  He is ALSO a destructive criminal and a terrorist.

I was not aware he left a threat note for the VP. Don't know how I missed that in all this time.

On 11/16/2021 at 10:58 AM, Spaceman Spiff said:

 

I mean, what'd you expect?  That was the official cause of what took place.  No one believes it, but they're not going to go off on a tangent that says "After disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide behind bars - but let's be real here, everyone thinks he was whacked - ....

I'll say it loudly and proudly...

US Attorney General William Barr had Jeffrey Epstein WHACKED under direct orders from President Donald J. Trump. I'm sure Bill Clinton was just as much at risk of any Epstein testimony but he wasn't POTUS at the time and Barr would never have done him any favors anyway. This was about keeping Donnie T safe. No way a spoiled, mega-rich guy with all that damning info commits suicide. He had too many cards to play and too grand a life to just check out. Especially since he didn't know the prison cameras were down right when he supposedly did it.

WHACKED.

1 hour ago, Dan T. said:

"QAnon shaman" gets 3+ years in prison.  

 

 

 

Good.

 

 

Emotionally I'm also in the "good" camp.

However, I see the guy as an attention whore, a goofball, and an a-hole... but not a violent, destructive criminal or terrorist. I actually think HIS sentence is harsh. There were many there that day that deserve a lot more prison time but won't even get what he got. 

Don't get me wrong- I have zero care for any of those idiots and zero sympathy for QAnon Shaman but I really didn't see him do much more than disrespect the chamber with his antics. Personally I'm not sure it warraned 3+ years.

(But anyway, GOOD.)  😁

16 hours ago, China said:

After disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide behind bars, a judge invited his accusers to court to vent their anger at a man they called a coward for taking his own life to escape accountability for sexually abusing them.

 

 

Oh cut the crap. 🙂