Mr. Heartbreak Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I will say that the one nice thing about this whole ordeal was that after they won the vote the republicans and president were humble and respectful and didn't act like dicks. //Good one! Link to post Share on other sites
ih8music Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Well I guess those French pricks get to act all superior and shit for a few more years.... Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Did anyone else watch Obama's speech last night at the JFK library? He phoned it in. It was super boring and monotone. Maybe he was trying to show that he can deliver a speech while falling asleep and still be more coherent than this new guy. Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Probably didn't pay as much as the recent Wall Street gig. Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Or maybe he was reeling from the bombshell announcement that...SPOLIER ALERT: Turn away now unless you want your opinion of Obama to be permanently sullied... ...he had a girlfriend before he met Michelle. And (NSFW material below. Steel yourself for this).... ...they had sex. Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 You know it's possible to both admire Obama AND be critical of him, right? Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 You know it's possible to both admire Obama AND be critical of him, right? You know the conversation we're having right now began with me, an admirer of Obama, criticizing him, right? Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 You know the conversation we're having right now began with me, an admirer of Obama, criticizing him, right?OK? Guess you didn't approve of mine then. Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 OK? Guess you didn't approve of mine then. What was your criticism, again? That he's giving a speech for money? I honestly couldn't care less about that, and neither should anyone else. Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 What was your criticism, again? That he's giving a speech for money? I honestly couldn't care less about that, and neither should anyone else.I appreciate you dictating how I should care about it. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I appreciate you dictating how I should care about it. Thank you. You're the one who got sanctimonious right off the bat. But feel free to explain what the concern is with taking money for speeches. Also, learn the definition of dictate. Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I think it's unfortunate. I think there's a lot of Wall Street rich people who gamble with other peoples money, who should have gone to jail when Obama was in office, and they didn't. Now he's collecting a huge paycheck from them. dic·tateverb ˈdikˌtāt,ˌdikˈtāt/ 1. lay down authoritatively; prescribe. Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I think it's unfortunate. I think there's a lot of Wall Street rich people who gamble with other peoples money, who should have gone to jail when Obama was in office, and they didn't. Now he's collecting a huge paycheck from them. dic·tateverb ˈdikˌtāt,ˌdikˈtāt/ 1. lay down authoritatively; prescribe. Stating an opinion of what people should do or think is in no way authoritative. If it is, then I'm the world's least effectual dictator. Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 I don't think either side of this argument should be all that hard to fathom. 1. Wall Street is one of the most powerful, and at times predatory entities in American business and politics. They have lobbyists, and have stuffed the pockets of so many politicians to serve their interests and not those of the citizens/economic health. Having a dignified figure such as Obama take large sums of money from them is disappointing. 2. Most former presidents embark on lucrative speaking engagements, including speaking for Wall Street. Why shouldn't Obama cash in? His speech now doesn't change any of his history as a president. You guys can be mad at me (or just clarify) if I'm reductionist on either side, or misreading things. Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I'm not mad at anyone. Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 I'm not mad at anyone. I can tell that, sorry I was kind of kidding at the end of my post and it probably came off as passive-aggressive. See how well I moderate a good debate? Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 You guys have done an excellent job of moderating yourselves. Three cheers for civility, even in political discourse! And a huge raspberry blown in the direction of FrogFace Trump, in honor of the Very Bad Day he is having. Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Sally Yates bitch slapping Ted Cruz. It's a beautiful thing. Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Sally Yates bitch slapping Ted Cruz. It's a beautiful thing. As a Georgia resident, I hope I'll get to vote for her for senator or governor in the very near future. Link to post Share on other sites
chisoxjtrain Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Trump fired FBI Director Comey today. Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 In his statement about Comey's firing trump said he's not under investigation. Well not anymore I guess. Will Jared Kushnir now head the FBI also? Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Putin really pulling the puppet strings now Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 I wonder what legal channels are available to keep the investigation on track. It would be awesome if Comey just published everything damning he had on his way out the door. Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I wonder what legal channels are available to keep the investigation on track. It would be awesome if Comey just published everything damning he had on his way out the door. Congress has to step up. Meaning we, the people, need to step up... Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Don't worry. Trump sent a certified letter to Lindsey Graham stating that there's no connection to Russia, so that settles everything, Link to post Share on other sites
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