July 22, 2024Jul 22 comment_2955107 43 minutes ago, unclevlad said: This is why I dislike Reich. Bold mine. Uhhh...really? Trump isn't that self-aware, IMO. Trump spews vitriol because he can't tolerate competition, or even attention. "Projection" is not related to self-awareness, because it isn't a conscious choice. It's an unconscious defense mechanism against stress or anxiety, attributing that person's thoughts, feelings, or behaviors to someone else.
July 22, 2024Jul 22 comment_2955111 16 hours ago, Armitage said: He seems to have mellowed since getting shot. Just a month ago this would have been all caps and full of rage-induced misspellings. Maybe it's whatever pain killers the doctors gave him?
July 22, 2024Jul 22 comment_2955112 4 minutes ago, slikmar said: Maybe it's whatever pain killers the doctors gave him? I'm reminded of a line from Real Genius "Up the voltage"
July 22, 2024Jul 22 Author comment_2955113 2 minutes ago, Hermit said: I'm reminded of a line from Real Genius "Up the voltage" In the immortal words of Socrates: "I drank what?!?"
July 22, 2024Jul 22 comment_2955114 7 minutes ago, Simon said: In the immortal words of Socrates: "I drank what?!?" I think those words were very mortal.......
July 22, 2024Jul 22 comment_2955117 The speaker was. We remember the words over two millennia later, so...
July 22, 2024Jul 22 comment_2955134 2 hours ago, unclevlad said: Uhhh...really? Trump isn't that self-aware, IMO. Trump spews vitriol because he can't tolerate competition, or even attention. Trump does 'project' in the sense that he accuses his opponents of everything he himself is guilty of. The good news is that the Democratic party managed to coalesce behind Harris in a matter of hours, save a couple of crackpots like Manchin. I was expecting the Hunger Games with Trump casually stepping over the 'victor' into the Oval Office. Harris will still have to overcome the inevitable lawsuits to keep her off the ballots, but perhaps the mere threat of God King Biden taking action against the openly corrupt SCOTUS members will keep them in line.
July 22, 2024Jul 22 comment_2955141 I just wish that we could have a presidential debate where they actually used the rules of debates and, ya know, actually discussed the questions being asked. I am not sure, if I were running, I would agree to debate Trump, since he ignores any questions actually asked.
July 22, 2024Jul 22 comment_2955146 The presidential debate that can be, unburdened by what has been? It should be a marked improvement
July 22, 2024Jul 22 comment_2955147 18 minutes ago, slikmar said: I just wish that we could have a presidential debate where they actually used the rules of debates and, ya know, actually discussed the questions being asked. I am not sure, if I were running, I would agree to debate Trump, since he ignores any questions actually asked. Kamala Harris was a prosecuting attorney. I don't think Trump will get away with that as much with her as he did with Joe Biden.
July 22, 2024Jul 22 comment_2955150 2 hours ago, Simon said: In the immortal words of Socrates: "I drank what?!?" 2 hours ago, unclevlad said: I think those words were very mortal....... 2 hours ago, Lord Liaden said: The speaker was. We remember the words over two millennia later, so... Should we tell him?
July 22, 2024Jul 22 comment_2955154 4 hours ago, unclevlad said: This is why I dislike Reich. Bold mine. Uhhh...really? Trump isn't that self-aware, IMO. Trump spews vitriol because he can't tolerate competition, or even attention. I do agree with his point that Manchin trying to 'return' to the Democrats, and mount a challenge to Harris, would be awful. Manchin's played both sides against each other for too long. And from several standpoints? His suggestion of Mark Kelly as Harris' running mate certainly looks well-considered. My only mild concern is whether this would cost a Senate seat. This is where I disagree with you. Trump can be extremely sneaky, so underestimating him is dangerous. I would be happy to see Mark Kelly as VP. If he also keeps his seat, the governor of Arizona, Democrat Katie Hobbs, would assign one, so we won't lose a seat, assuming Hobbs is still governor.
July 22, 2024Jul 22 comment_2955158 Article about potential running mate Roy Cooper: https://www.theassemblync.com/politics/cooper-vice-president-north-carolina-kamala-harris
July 23, 2024Jul 23 comment_2955164 And he can't run for the same position again due to a state law anyway. He might be an EXCELLENT Pick. Dems don't want to lose an active governor or senate seat
July 23, 2024Jul 23 comment_2955171 3 hours ago, slikmar said: I just wish that we could have a presidential debate where they actually used the rules of debates and, ya know, actually discussed the questions being asked. I am not sure, if I were running, I would agree to debate Trump, since he ignores any questions actually asked. Hear me out: Presidential debates should take the form of a game show, like Jeopardy or Family Feud or Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. * Enforced super short or multiple choice answers, and a point total that determines the winner. * Or, if you prefer, the Hunger Games.
July 23, 2024Jul 23 comment_2955174 3 hours ago, Ranxerox said: Should we tell him? Yeah, I know. But Socrates left us other words, according to Plato. 53 minutes ago, Old Man said: Hear me out: Presidential debates should take the form of a game show, like Jeopardy or Family Feud or Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. * Enforced super short or multiple choice answers, and a point total that determines the winner. * Or, if you prefer, the Hunger Games. Edited July 23, 2024Jul 23 by Lord Liaden
July 23, 2024Jul 23 comment_2955177 Sounds like a perfect game show for TruTV, actually. The politics version...yeah, any time the politician fails to actually answer the question...WHAP! Great against most pro athletes, who frequently give their prepared, pat, frequently vapid answer...regardless of the question.
July 23, 2024Jul 23 comment_2955178 I've always teased the democratic party for being disorganized at the worst times but... Harris has delegate support for the nomination as DNC moves forward with virtual vote And she is bringing out her years as a prosecutor to use against Trump. Quote “In those roles, I took on perpetrators of all kinds. Predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain. So hear me when I say: I know Donald Trump's type,” she said. Okay. I would vote for a turnip over Trump, but I'm liking how she's coming out of the gate with this!
July 23, 2024Jul 23 comment_2955180 35 minutes ago, Hermit said: Okay. I would vote for a turnip over Trump, but I'm liking how she's coming out of the gate with this! What about Trump vs. canned spinach?
July 23, 2024Jul 23 comment_2955187 2 hours ago, L. Marcus said: How about Buttigieg as VP pick? Wouldn't be a bad choice. Other than Buttigieg, it looks like the short list is Cooper (NC), Kelly (AZ), Shapiro (PA), Whitmer (MI), Walz (MN) + Pritzker (IL). Ladies and gentlemen, I bring you... Spoiler ...the 2024 Vice Presidential Hunger Games!!
July 23, 2024Jul 23 comment_2955203 Top Sinclair anchor resigned over concerns about biased and inaccurate content
July 23, 2024Jul 23 comment_2955206 10 hours ago, unclevlad said: What about Trump vs. canned spinach? That spinach would beat Trump. Now let's put him against the grit in your shoes.
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