Everything posted by Tuco
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Way too early, down and dirty 2024 House elections thread
You can accurately describe it as blackface. That is not editorializing. Wearing dark makeup to look like a black person is wearing blackface. I agree there are various levels associated with blackface that affect how bad it is, as is the timing. I agree that this doesn’t seem egregious, particularly since any parody of Michael Jackson has little overlap with black stereotypes. But, considering the historical association with blackface, it’s pretty much assumed offensive today, unless there is a very good reason.
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Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Body in Congress? Oh you mean Marjorie!
She doesn't like Italian food.
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Running Through Walz to Fix America - Democratic VP Nominee
A rather long article on Walz's trip to China. For a bonus, you get a front page picture of him trying to tear down the goalposts when Nebraska beat OU.
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2024 Presidential Election Thread - Let's keep the party going.
What's cool about that is I doubt they suddenly realized that Democratic policies are better for the economy than Republican policies. That would take considerable reprogramming. Instead this is an indictment of his competence.
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2024 Presidential Election Thread - Let's keep the party going.
I can't say I actually like James Carville. It's been 30 years and I am still figuring it out. But he has to be one of my top five people I'd like to get drunk with. "We've had engineers weigh in; the man is incapable of wiping his ass."
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A story about a pathetic man's downfall [34 Felony Convictions]
Right, they could avoid the handling fees by just tweeting the Red Cross link and a plea to donate. That would make sense, unless you really like handling fees.
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A story about a pathetic man's downfall [34 Felony Convictions]
So, they are hoping he will utilize his position as president in a way that benefits him (and them) personally. Awesome.
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Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Body in Congress? Oh you mean Marjorie!
Yeah, let's talk math here. If she is not primaried by 2026, that means at least 25% of the voting citizens in a congressional district believes she is the best they could do. Because, this isn't just about voting party lines. In a safe district, the real election is at the primary, and half of those voters picked her. That is how shitty the Republican Party is.
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2024 Presidential Election Thread - Let's keep the party going.
Dude, I cannot handle this kind of stress every four years. We are one Wall Street crash away from that semi-sentient turd having the keys to the White House, again. I long for the days that having someone like John McCain in the office is my biggest fear.
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The situation in Springfield, Ohio- Haitians, Cats, and High Minded Rhetoric
At which pointed JD Vance pointed out the government overreach and stifling regulations inflicted on the poor, white citizens of Springfield.
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Русский корабль - иди нахуй
If that's the case, it would make sense to nationalize the the company. Private companies either make money or cut head count.
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2024 Presidential Election Thread - Let's keep the party going.
I think a lot of it will depend on how the election goes. If they pick up the Senate and stay close in the House, they may continue with the nonsense. But if they don't win the Senate and lose a bunch of seats in the House, there will need to be a change. Losing is the biggest sin in politics.
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2024 Presidential Election Thread - Let's keep the party going.
I think she is just trying to sell a book. She does not give a shit about the election.
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2024 Presidential Election Thread - Let's keep the party going.
The original version. My youtube had a Harris commercial ahead of it.
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2024 Presidential Election Thread - Let's keep the party going.
"Don't count the lies, count the I's" Edit to add, this was originally a superbowl commercial talking about how awesome and holy farmers are right? I am curious if any of them are annoyed that he just bumped them out of their slot.
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2024 Presidential Election Thread - Let's keep the party going.
I am a little concerned this will do more harm with the labor and others than it will help with those it helps.
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2024 Presidential Election Thread - Let's keep the party going.
What's weird about it is that I don't think it plays particularly well to his base. I don't think the residents of Bumfuck, USA are looking for another city.
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2024 Presidential Election Thread - Let's keep the party going.
I agree. But I think it's stupid. It's not something the undecided voter is going to notice. The pro-choicers won't give a shit. The only group that will notice and care is the prolife faction, and to them it will be another gut punch. This is a topic that Trump should be avoiding, not evolving his image on. And while the prolife faction is not near a majority, they are sizable and they aren't prone to nuance.
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Wyoming forfeits Volleyball matchup with San Jose State
132 years ago, Nebraska beat Missouri 1-0. Missouri forfeited because Nebraska had a black player, George Flippin. I am pretty proud of that victory. (I had as much to do with it as I have with any victory since.)
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2024 Presidential Election Thread - Let's keep the party going.
"The former first lady stated it was a position she has held for years, but has been reinforced by getting to know Eric and Don, Jr."
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2024 Presidential Election Thread - Let's keep the party going.
IIRC, that is how it got its name. Probably started in the US, but censored. The first reporting was from Spain.
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2024 Presidential Election Thread - Let's keep the party going.
I would be interested in seeing a comparison of the Spanish Flu vs. Covid 19. I would imagine that it was more uniformed 100 years ago, despite the lack of general science literacy. But that is just a guess.
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2024 Senate Elections
Got me. Tom Osborne endorsed Fischer, so that's not helpful. I figured he would stay out of it. After Tom retired, he served as a Congressman one or two cycles. Pissed off the party because he wouldn't spend 40 hours a week fundraising. Then he ran for governor, losing the primary in part because he supported in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants. I haven't paid that close of attention, but I figured he was generally turned off by the current Republican politics. Unfortunately, his endorsement will affect a lot of Nebraskans.
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The Veep Debate - Walz v. Vance, 9pm EST Tuesday, Oct 1st
Oh, so she probably murdered dozens of babies, if you believe the prolifers.
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The Veep Debate - Walz v. Vance, 9pm EST Tuesday, Oct 1st
Trump is going to lose this debate, too.