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HomerJS

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Feb 6, 2002
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If they won't accept election results, they sure as hell will not respect the other aspects of law and order.
They do not seek justice, rather, Republicans want the use of force against their enemies.
Fox News's propaganda is to prepare their base for wanting said violence.
Them calling Jan 6 a "tourist event" proves they don't really give a shit about law and order
 
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Lanyap

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Dec 23, 2000
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I stopped by fox news last night and watched it for awhile. Kilmeade was on talking about 90 miles an hour slinging BS. He and his guests brought up everything they could think of especially Hillary's buttery emails. It was crazy. I couldn't take it too long so I had to switch to Netflix and watch FUBAR.
 
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kage69

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Jul 17, 2003
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I thought 2016 would be a slaughter. Never underestimate the power of the mind to rationalize last minute when staring at a ballot. "I know Republicans are a threat to my livelihood but my great-grandpappy told me Democrats are evil and he's watching me from heaven right now."

I bet you thought that before James Comey's little show, or before you were aware of how much Russia and fascists at home tipped the scale in Trumps favor.

2016 didn't involve anyone running who had a history of treason, insurrection, espionage and blatant obstruction of justice. No one running in 2016 was responsible for >700k Americans dying from a preventable disease. Feels like a crappy comparison to me, though I agree the attention span and sense of patriotism in many Americans could use a lot of work.

The moderates and independents have had it with this guy. GenZ wants to take turns pissing on his grave. I thought Biden was going to spank Trump in 2020 and he did. I really think 2024 will look more like savage kicking, one that ends with a curb stomp.
 
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dank69

Lifer
Oct 6, 2009
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I bet you thought that before James Comey's little show, or before you were aware of how much Russia and fascists at home tipped the scale in Trumps favor.

2016 didn't involve anyone running who had a history of treason, insurrection, espionage and obstruction of justice. No one running in 2016 was responsible for >700k Americans dying from a preventable disease. Feels like a crappy comparison to me, though I agree the attention span and sense of patriotism in most Americans could use a lot of work.
I remember Republicans en masse wanting the RNC to refuse to certify DJT as their candidate because they knew he was a disaster, and then most of those same Republicans getting right fucking behind him once he was officially their candidate. Trump's unfavorability didn't stop the GOP from gaining seats in 2020 despite Trump and the GOP being indistinguishable from each other policy and morality-wise.
 
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kage69

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Jul 17, 2003
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I remember Republicans en masse wanting the RNC to refuse to certify DJT as their candidate because they knew he was a disaster, and then most of those same Republicans getting right fucking behind him once he was officially their candidate. Trump's unfavorability didn't stop the GOP from gaining seats in 2020 despite Trump and the GOP being indistinguishable from each other policy and morality-wise.

The slim majority they eeked out in the House back in 2020 was large part due to redistricting and gerrymandering in a couple states IIRC. Not to mention a lot of voter suppression.

The repug penchant to shrug and vote for an absolute piece of shit because of an (R) is noteworthy though. Even people that wouldn't follow him into illegal territory admit they'd vote for him if he is the candidate. Georgia's Sec of State Brad Raffensberger comes to mind. Pathetic stuff.
 
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hal2kilo

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Feb 24, 2009
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I remember Republicans en masse wanting the RNC to refuse to certify DJT as their candidate because they knew he was a disaster, and then most of those same Republicans getting right fucking behind him once he was officially their candidate. Trump's unfavorability didn't stop the GOP from gaining seats in 2020 despite Trump and the GOP being indistinguishable from each other policy and morality-wise.
But, they should have done a lot better. They barely won the HOR.
 
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nakedfrog

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Apr 3, 2001
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Well, the new National Enquirer of television "news" did respond and said that it was "inappropriate" and they are addressing the situation internally. Just what they are doing "internally'' was not addressed. Probably firing the one who typed it but not whoever ordered it. That one's just laughing.

I'm not sure they'd even fire someone, maybe just not them leave early the Friday before July 4th weekend or something.
 

GodisanAtheist

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Nov 16, 2006
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I guess right wing media is tired of satirists making money off their API and decided to lock that shit down.

Why do the Onion and South Park and the rest of those clowns get to soak up liberal dollars when Fox News can sell the same headline in earnest to conservatives and as rage bait / comedy to liberals?

Frankly, this is brilliant and whoever wrote that headline needs a promotion and a raise.
 

skyking

Lifer
Nov 21, 2001
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The slim majority they eeked out in the House back in 2020 was large part due to redistricting and gerrymandering in a couple states IIRC. Not to mention a lot of voter suppression.

The repug penchant to shrug and vote for an absolute piece of shit because of an (R) is noteworthy though. Even people that wouldn't follow him into illegal territory admit they'd vote from him if he is the candidate. Georgia's Sec of State Brad Raffensberger comes to mind. Pathetic stuff.
I look at 2020 and then the spotty panty liner that was supposed to be the red wave of 2022, and the trajectory is clear.
They really have no idea how badly Trump has fucked them.
 

FelixDeCat

Lifer
Aug 4, 2000
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Trump is a madman who will hopefully lose the primary, but the OP made me guffaw because Biden is a wannabe president not wannabe dictator. 😉
 
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