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#3551

Politico is reporting Scalise only got the majority vote in caucus because of the support of 3 delegates who don’t even get a vote on the floor. Congrats on getting 50.7% of the caucus, but 3 of them don’t have a vote on the floor 😂

Scalise owes some kickbacks to American Samoa, Guam and PR

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#3552
13 minutes ago, Js1 said:

The Republican Party is 99% MAGAtards and like, a few dozen mainstream GOP that haven't fully converted yet or been tossed out on their ass (basically just Phil Scott, Susan Collins and like 3 House reps)

There is a substantial minority who are single-issue voters, mostly abortion or guns.  They hold their nose and pull the lever.  I'm not absolving them of their actions, but I'm also not calling all of them MAGAts.

#3553
1 hour ago, Nice Guy Eddie said:

I’ve noticed that my friends who have been long term republicans, think 80s college republicans type, have given up talking politics

No they still do talk politics, they just don't want to own or defend the opinions and policy they've found themselves backing. See: DT and 6stJ

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#3554
1 minute ago, jimmyjazz said:

There is a substantial minority who are single-issue voters, mostly abortion or guns.  They hold their nose and pull the lever.  I'm not absolving them of their actions, but I'm also not calling all of them MAGAts.

Nope, Can't vote GOP and not be Trumpkin/Magat

They aren't holding their nose.  They like it, they just know better than to admit it.  Which kinda makes them worse.

#3555
3 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

There is a substantial minority who are single-issue voters, mostly abortion or guns.  They hold their nose and pull the lever.  I'm not absolving them of their actions, but I'm also not calling all of them MAGAts.

They vote R, they are MAGAts. 

#3556
10 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

There is a substantial minority who are single-issue voters, mostly abortion or guns.  They hold their nose and pull the lever.  I'm not absolving them of their actions, but I'm also not calling all of them MAGAts.

Those are Vichy Republicans.  

#3557
13 minutes ago, Js1 said:

Politico is reporting Scalise only got the majority vote in caucus because of the support of 3 delegates who don’t even get a vote on the floor. Congrats on getting 50.7% of the caucus, but 3 of them don’t have a vote on the floor 😂

Scalise owes some kickbacks to American Samoa, Guam and PR

Seriously, if George Soros was spending money to make the Republicans look incompetent in the face of another major crisis (that affects Israel of all things) as we head into an election year, he is getting so much value for the money spent.

compete bon appetit GIF

#3558

I don't see anything useful accomplished in a big room with a hundred people. Deals are simply not done that way.  They are all done in 1:1 backrooms and the only reason to assemble as a group is to reach a foregone conclusion. These republicans may be even dumber than I thought.

#3559
20 minutes ago, locodos said:

Nope, Can't vote GOP and not be Trumpkin/Magat

They aren't holding their nose.  They like it, they just know better than to admit it.  Which kinda makes them worse.

Well, that's just wrong, but whatever.

Notice I didn't say ALL single issue voters are characterized that way.  Some are.

#3560
1 hour ago, Nice Guy Eddie said:

I don’t know if anyone is actually a Republican these days because there is no party or definition.

Oh there’s a definition. Craven greed, no adherence to anything within the Constitution and last but not least make everyone hurt economically that cannot fight back. That’s the definition of the party and anyone choosing to vote for that is a pretty sad human being because you are willingly hurting fellow Americans. 

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#3561
Just now, jimmyjazz said:

Well, that's just wrong, but whatever.

Notice I didn't say ALL single issue voters are characterized that way.  Some are.

Just stay with me on this for a minute...  Big thematic questions, none of minutiae of "policy and deeds"

  • Is there ANY American of voting age that doesn't remember the Trump presidency?
  • Did they see ANY coverage of Jan 6th?
  • Are ANY republicans nominated for election that aren't/haven't vocally paid fielty to Trump?
  • Isn't Trump the defacto (if not outright) head of the GOP?
  • Are GOP policies set/endorsed by Trump?

Really basic questions... so if they vote(d) GOP, they knowingly voted for Trump and his policies.  Making them a....???

#3562
33 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

There is a substantial minority who are single-issue voters, mostly abortion or guns.  They hold their nose and pull the lever.  I'm not absolving them of their actions, but I'm also not calling all of them MAGAts.

Every R I know who is "pro-life" and/or a 2A fan are almost all pretty loony and pro-Trump.   I doubt there are very many single issue Rs.

#3563
3 minutes ago, Macanudo said:

Every R I know who is "pro-life" and/or a 2A fan are almost all pretty loony and pro-Trump.   I doubt there are very many single issue Rs.

I know a couple personally.  They won't vote Trump in primary, and will talk shit about him, but probably still vote for him if push came to shove because he will stack the court accordingly.  S.C. nominations are all they care about.   Because, that's literally the definition of a single issue voter. Maybe they abstain this time, who knows, but those people exist.

#3564
4 minutes ago, Macanudo said:

I doubt there are very many single issue Rs.

I agree.  I'm just saying non-MAGAts are more than 1% of the party, which was the claim.

For instance, I know several Catholics who are staunchly anti-abortion but who truly hate Trump.  They're not liars.  They get it.  They just think their compromise is better than the alternative.  I think it's lunacy, and not just because I'm pro-choice, but there you have it.

I knew I shouldn't have made the comment, but I stand by it.  Let's move on.

#3566
5 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

 

For instance, I know several Catholics who are staunchly anti-abortion but who truly hate Trump.  They're not liars.  They get it.  They just think their compromise is better than the alternative.  I think it's lunacy, and not just because I'm pro-choice, but there you have it.

Yep.  This.  And same.

#3567
1 hour ago, The Dog said:
They are so afraid to conduct this important business for the country out in the open for the public to see because they know they will look like fools.

 

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#3569
12 minutes ago, Js1 said:

 

Potentially an incredible move, with perfect timing. Many were against this previously, for good reasons. I was advocating for it, but now realize I was too early. It was a very good idea to let them fail first, then offer an olive branch. It increases the leverage. 

#3570
Now Newsmax is reporting that Steve Scalise is going to drop out and other people are jumping in. These people can’t get the most basic things accomplished.

 

#3571
8 minutes ago, yoladu said:

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i was so cool in this jacket, along with my chevy camaro with the spoiler on the back.

#3572

They're gonna need to fail more unless the pressure of the Israel situation has moved up the timeline.

#3574
10 minutes ago, immamac said:

the universe is healing.

The return of early 80s fashion is the surest sign.  When the skinny tie reappears, the Redemption shall be upon us.

#3576
My money's on the lettuce.

 

#3578
1 hour ago, Chuckie Finster said:

There is no Republican party anymore.  They have no collection of ideas, no platform, no tangible beliefs.

It's the Democratic party and a group of people hellbent on stopping them.  That's it.

Yup it's completely social now for people like my parents who are college educated and would formerly be known as country club Republicans.

They refuse to talk politics with their kids and in-laws and just break out with the "both sides are crazy" talk whenever we bring something up. They could never support the Democratic Party as lifelong WASP Texans in their 60s even if they sympathize with things like Gay rights and hate book banning. It's just not even in the realm of possibility for them no matter how shitty Trump and the rest are or what horribleness they bring to the country because it's not what they do. 

#3579
6 minutes ago, SimonBolivar said:

Yup it's completely social now for people like my parents who are college educated and would formerly be known as country club Republicans.

They refuse to talk politics with their kids and in-laws and just break out with the "both sides are crazy" talk whenever we bring something up. They could never support the Democratic Party as lifelong WASP Texans in their 60s even if they sympathize with things like Gay rights and hate book banning. It's just not even in the realm of possibility for them no matter how shitty Trump and the rest are or what horribleness they bring to the country because it's not what they do. 

Taxe$$$$$$$

#3580
42 minutes ago, The Dog said:
Now Newsmax is reporting that Steve Scalise is going to drop out and other people are jumping in. These people can’t get the most basic things accomplished.

 

Donald Glover Reaction GIF

#3581
15 minutes ago, Js1 said:

Taxe$$$$$$$

Yet the obliviousness of "oh I would retire now but you know how expensive it is to buy health insurance"

 

working until you die to own the libs.

#3582
2 minutes ago, SimonBolivar said:

Yet the obliviousness of "oh I would retire now but you know how expensive it is to buy health insurance"

 

working until you die to own the libs.

Or living in a state with massive property taxes. I've enjoyed various conversations with people my age where they insist retiring to a Red State has to be cheaper than a Blue State. Sure, no amount of logic of facts will avail them. Have fun in Texas heat motherfuckers, I'll be in Cali or Oregon. 

#3583
46 minutes ago, Dbeasy said:

i was so cool in this jacket, along with my chevy camaro with the spoiler on the back.

Mine didn't have the spolier.  It looked almost exactly like this.  I miss that car:

1973 Chevrolet Camaro Type LT | Robin'7t4 | Flickr

 

 

#3584
Just now, jimmyjazz said:

Mine didn't have the spolier.  It looked almost exactly like this.  I miss that car:

1973 Chevrolet Camaro Type LT | Robin'7t4 | Flickr

 

 

I believe your past the traditional age for a mid-life crisis, but don't let that stop you, sir. Maybe get an earring while you're at it. 

#3585
1 minute ago, jimmyjazz said:

Mine didn't have the spolier.  It looked almost exactly like this.  I miss that car:

1973 Chevrolet Camaro Type LT | Robin'7t4 | Flickr

 

 

My Dad had the firebird version of this car in white with a red velour interior. 

#3586
1 minute ago, SydneyCarton said:

I believe your past the traditional age for a mid-life crisis, but don't let that stop you, sir. Maybe get an earring while you're at it. 

Don't think I haven't considered it.  (The restomod Camaro, not the earring.  I had that when I was 20 and I looked like a bigger idiot than I actually was.)

#3587
1 hour ago, Skipper said:

I know a couple personally.  They won't vote Trump in primary, and will talk shit about him, but probably still vote for him if push came to shove because he will stack the court accordingly.  S.C. nominations are all they care about.   Because, that's literally the definition of a single issue voter. Maybe they abstain this time, who knows, but those people exist.

Sorry,

But if your "single issue" friend votes for Trump because of their religious extremism, they are part of Trump's coalition.  They don't get to have it both ways.  Also if they are so heavily anti abortion, I wonder what their thoughts are on other social issues?   I bet they dove tail nicely with the GOP's thoughts and ideas.  If they are voting for MAGA nominated court appointees, then they are voting for a WHOLE RAFT of Maga policies.

They are like the "undecided" voters, they don't need more info, they just don't want to admit it.

#3589
2 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Don't think I haven't considered it.  (The restomod Camaro, not the earring.  I had that when I was 20 and I looked like a bigger idiot than I actually was.)

Big George Michael Fan?

18 Earrings For Men: How To Choose And Wear - Mens Haircuts

 

Or just more of a "Snakes Mean I'm Dangerous" vibe?

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#3590
2 minutes ago, locodos said:

Sorry,

But if your "single issue" friend votes for Trump because of their religious extremism, they are part of Trump's coalition.  They don't get to have it both ways.  Also if they are so heavily anti abortion, I wonder what their thoughts are on other social issues?   I bet they dove tail nicely with the GOP's thoughts and ideas.  If they are voting for MAGA nominated court appointees, then they are voting for a WHOLE RAFT of Maga policies.

They are like the "undecided" voters, they don't need more info, they just don't want to admit it.

Ah.  So you know everything about everybody.  Got it.  I should have asked you first.

Groups of people aren't monolithic.  Maybe wake the fuck up.  Consider this a virtual neg rep, because you're being stupid.

#3591
28 minutes ago, SimonBolivar said:

They refuse to talk politics with their kids and in-laws and just break out with the "both sides are crazy" talk whenever we bring something up. They could never support the Democratic Party as lifelong WASP Texans in their 60s even if they sympathize with things like Gay rights and hate book banning. It's just not even in the realm of possibility for them no matter how shitty Trump and the rest are or what horribleness they bring to the country because it's not what they do. 

Same/same, except it's usually "I'm just so sick and tired of ALL of them." Both of my parents have a gay sibling but that hasn't stopped them from continuing to support the loons. It's damn hard to de-program 30 years of Rush Limbaugh's bullshit being injected into the brain.

#3592
3 minutes ago, locodos said:

Sorry,

But if your "single issue" friend votes for Trump because of their religious extremism, they are part of Trump's coalition.  They don't get to have it both ways.  Also if they are so heavily anti abortion, I wonder what their thoughts are on other social issues?   I bet they dove tail nicely with the GOP's thoughts and ideas.  If they are voting for MAGA nominated court appointees, then they are voting for a WHOLE RAFT of Maga policies.

They are like the "undecided" voters, they don't need more info, they just don't want to admit it.

This.  There are no real "single issue" voters.  They'll tell you that they are but when you get past that single issue, they seem to fall in line with everyone else.  Find me a single issue pro life voter who favors rational gun control.

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#3593
59 minutes ago, The Dog said:
Now Newsmax is reporting that Steve Scalise is going to drop out and other people are jumping in. These people can’t get the most basic things accomplished.

 

In a strange twist of irony, he never really had a shot.

#3594
1 hour ago, Skipper said:

I know a couple personally.  They won't vote Trump in primary, and will talk shit about him, but probably still vote for him if push came to shove because he will stack the court accordingly.  S.C. nominations are all they care about.   Because, that's literally the definition of a single issue voter. Maybe they abstain this time, who knows, but those people exist.

Stack the court to rule on the various issues they care about? 

#3595
8 minutes ago, Aqua Buddha said:

  Find me a single issue pro life voter who favors rational gun control.

I know one!    I know it's not fathomable to those on this forum (where almost 90% of the posters are largely aligned) but we live in a big old country with lots of different opinions.

#3596
15 minutes ago, locodos said:

Sorry,

But if your "single issue" friend votes for Trump because of their religious extremism, they are part of Trump's coalition.  They don't get to have it both ways.  Also if they are so heavily anti abortion, I wonder what their thoughts are on other social issues?   I bet they dove tail nicely with the GOP's thoughts and ideas.  If they are voting for MAGA nominated court appointees, then they are voting for a WHOLE RAFT of Maga policies.

They are like the "undecided" voters, they don't need more info, they just don't want to admit it.

This is just as ignorant as my wife's MAGA family that thinks we are Ultra Libs because we vote for Biden.  Unfortunately we live in a 2 party system.  It is what it is.

#3597
16 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Ah.  So you know everything about everybody.  Got it.  I should have asked you first.

Groups of people aren't monolithic.  Maybe wake the fuck up.  Consider this a virtual neg rep, because you're being stupid.

Well,

One of us needs to wake up.  I hope it is me, this dream sucks.

#3598
21 minutes ago, Aqua Buddha said:

This.  There are no real "single issue" voters.  They'll tell you that they are but when you get past that single issue, they seem to fall in line with everyone else.  Find me a single issue pro life voter who favors rational gun control.

How about anti-abortion but for medical care for trans kids... (The ones who commit suicide >80% of the time with out care)  Soooo pro life bro!

 

These posters seem to really know some basic bitches.  Only care/think/vote for one thing only!  I need to get out more.

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#3599
As she enters House GOP closed-door meeting about Speaker standoff, Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) says she won’t check her cellphone at the door. (That’s been the rule). She says “I’m not a 14-year-old”

 

#3600
12 hours ago, Aqua Buddha said:

That’s why she goes in the fuck bucket.

Duh.

She's got a fuck pad ready and waiting for you to show up.

Mace's former communications director 👇 https://t.co/kSXjyGlsvY

 

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