Vox Populi – 12-11-2015

Hey, Ad. Is it just me and you tonight? How are you?

glenn

So, what’s new with you?

glenn

Are you shopping now? Most of mine is done. Have to get a few more little things, but the things that had to be shipped are done, at least.

glenn

Me too. Speaking of shopping, I think the RNC wants to “return” Trump ’cause he’s on the “naughty” list. Who do you think is on the “nice” list? Cruz? Rubio? Bush? What about Kasich?

glenn

I want a brokered cornvention and a Palin – Bachmann ticket for jebus!

Harleigh

True dat! His supporters love him, though. I cannot imagine that man (and I use that term loosely) being POTUS. What a nightmare for the US. Most of our allies, even the ones with far right leaders, have condemned him. And, yet, his supporters still love him. Such short-sighted, hateful people. And, meanwhile, here in GA, our governor is refusing to process applications of refugees who have been settled here. Another “compassionate conservative”.

glenn

clean coal?? LMAO

Harleigh

Hey Harleigh. How are you?

glenn

tired. started a new job and will work this weekend.

Harleigh

Harleigh–glad you made it here, then. I always love your humorous take on politics.

glenn

Those two dummies are not as bad as some of the current whackdooddles sadly enough.

Harleigh

Ad–Cheney/Jeb? That’s a good one. At least this time, the bush would be in the right place! Then Trump can nominate Ben Carson for his vp in an independent run. Because all the blacks love trump! And carson too!

glenn

Ad–I know; I read an article today that is telling people to relax. Latest polls show that 59% of likely voters are against trump. Don’t know why we don’t hear that from the “liberal media”, though.

glenn

“read an article online”

glenn

LOL Hi folks… without latinos, blacks and women the only election would be for Grand wizard of the klan. holy shit!

Harleigh

Harleigh–you may have to be more specific about which two dummies/wackadoodles you’re talking about.

glenn

Harleigh–well trump is increasing membership for all the white supremacy groups. That’s his base!

glenn

Hey Kes–how are you doing tonight?

glenn

Happy Friday, kids! Just home from the Fave 14 year old’s dance recital, so I’ve missed all the news. What’s happening on the GOP good ship “Titanic”?

kesmarn

Palin/Bachmann. I been pushing that as satire since late November 2007. bimbo ticket.

Harleigh

Ad–even before trump, it was good to be a Dem, but yeah, it’s sweeter now!

glenn

Palin banned all muslim from enering Bristol!

Harleigh

So he and ISIS have that in common then?

kesmarn

Love the “Feels good to be a Demster” vid!

kesmarn

Harleigh–yeah, but does Bristol know that? Isn’t she due soon?

glenn

She’ll continue to have kids and get paid for preaching abstinence. It’s the repubrlieklan way.

Harleigh

Ad-yes, I saw that video. Must admit I watched it several times because I couldn’t stop laughing! What a putz!

glenn

That eagle’s name is actually Uncle Samir, and he’s a Muslim-American eagle.

kesmarn

LOL surprised he didn’t shoot it and claim ‘stand my ground’.

Harleigh

I believe that’s how trump would look when faced with another world leader; especially if that leader called him out on his lies.

glenn

Kes–good one!

glenn

Next thing you know, trump will ban all eagles.

glenn

Thanks, glenn! You’re right — Putin would probably cause The Donald to require a change of Depends.

kesmarn

Kes–and the thing on top of trump’s head would probably start spinning!

glenn

he would shit his pants like a Nugent.

Harleigh

Right! I don’t think I’ve ever seen Putin laugh, but that might do it.

kesmarn

Ad–LOL!

glenn

well i have to get some sleep and work tomorrow. nite folks

Harleigh

What annoys me is the faux-outrage and sanctimony from people like Paul Ryan now. As if they hadn’t created Trump.

kesmarn

Ad–did you see Jon Stewart on Colbert with his trump imitation? It was hysterical! And, mcconnell says he’ll now bring the Zagroda Act to the Senate floor, or attach it to something. As someone on one of the blogs said, the repubs will probably attach it to a poison bill.

glenn

Good night, Harl! Don’t work too hard!

kesmarn

Hey Peeps, what’s the rumpus?

KillgoreTrout

‘Nite, Harleigh. Sleep well, and don’t work too hard tomorrow!

glenn

Hey, Homie! Just discussing The Donald and his latest.

kesmarn

Kes–Can’t believe we typed the same thing to Harleigh!

glenn

Not much, doing well. Hey Homie!

KillgoreTrout

Hey KT–glad to hear you’re doing well.

glenn

I know, glenn! We do tend to do that!

kesmarn

How bout you glenn?

KillgoreTrout

Does anybody still think Trump can win the nomination?

KillgoreTrout

KT–doing okay. Will be attending my mom’s memorial service this weekend, so…..

glenn

What annoys me is the faux-outrage and sanctimony of people like Paul Ryan. As if they hadn’t created Trump.

kesmarn

Oh damn glenn. So sorry to hear that.

KillgoreTrout

We have the doppelganger crew on Vox tonight!

kesmarn

KT–if trump does win the nomination, I hope he loses by a yuuuge margin! And, if he does win the nomination, America is doomed; we might as well call ourselves the united states of dumasses!

glenn

glenn — I’m sorry to hear that this weekend will be a sad one for you. Many condolences.

kesmarn

Thanks, all. I so appreciate your kind thoughts.

glenn

Interesting times, for sure. It’s quite sad though to realize that so many people support a person like Trump. I shouldn’t really be surprised, though.

KillgoreTrout

I don’t think he can win either, but one writer (I forget which — everyone’s been writing about him) said that although Trump might go away, Trumpism is here for the duration.

kesmarn

Ad–question. If trump does decide to run as an independent, would he have time after the repub convention to get on all the states’ ballots?

glenn

If Trump wins the presidency, it’s will only be because of a major shift in the space/time continuum.

KillgoreTrout

Carson is now threatening to leave the GOP if there’s a brokered convention. There seem to be about 18 million cracks in their cardboard ceiling.

kesmarn

Kes–I agree, trumpism is here for the duration. Many pundits are saying that now that he has let the crazies all the way out of the bag, anyone else will seem “moderate” by comparison. Which, IMO, was the RNC’s plan all along. It just backfired on them. Poor babies.

glenn

Trumpism. Wow, that’s a depressing thought.

KillgoreTrout

glenn, that is positively diabolical.

KillgoreTrout

Right, glenn, the crazies are out of the bag. And there is a subset of poorly educated whites who are primed to go in that direction.

kesmarn

Kes–carson also says he won’t run as an independent, even if he does leave the gop. Just so sad (not).

glenn

I hear Carson doesn’t care for Hummus!

KillgoreTrout

KT–no more diabolcal than the conspiracy plans the right is always hatching. OMG! It’s spreading!

glenn

True dat.

KillgoreTrout

Oh wow, AdLib! Somehow I’d missed that wacko with the monkey at the Palin rally. Creepy!

kesmarn

Kes–I think the primer has gone off! They’re no longer primed, they’re fired up!

glenn

glenn, I didn’t know Carson had said he wouldn’t run as an independent. That’s good. Although he wouldn’t have had a chance anyway.

kesmarn

Ad and Kes–palin probably gave that monkey to the audience member.

glenn

Carson never had a chance to begin with. The GOPers would NEVER elect a black man.

KillgoreTrout

Right, glenn. Either that or the woman who told McCain Obama was a Mooslem.

kesmarn

Ad–you really think the gop will endorse trump as a candidate? WOW! If they do, they have really gone off the deep end!

glenn

Is Carson black, Homie?

kesmarn

Well, I hear ICES can give you brain freeze. That hurts, man!

KillgoreTrout

Yeah Kes. He’s the black Mr. Rodgers. Won’t you be my neighbor?

KillgoreTrout

Homie! I feel the need to defend Mr. Rogers now!

kesmarn

My apologies to Fred.

KillgoreTrout

LOL! Fred would never get mad anyway. Donald should have watched a little more Mr. Roger’s and a little less Three Stooges.

kesmarn

Ad–if trump wins the gop nom, and Hillary wins the Dem nom, it will be a shit-filled campaign. Also, I think a lot of Dems will stay home if Hillary is the nom, so trump might come closer that predicted to winning. After all, repubs took Congress because of Dem voters’ apathy.

glenn

Dems do tend to come out more in presidential elections, though…

kesmarn

oops, “closer than predicted”.

glenn

Kes–maybe. But a lot of Dems are not enamored of Hillary. And, if she beats out Bernie, his supporters may stay home out of spite. As my grandmother used to say, they’ll cut off their noses to spite their face!

glenn

glenn, all this rabid hatred of Hillary by so many “progressives,” does worry me. These idiots are willing to let the country go to shit by letting a repub win. All for ideological purity. Stupid, stupid, stupid.

KillgoreTrout

Has anyone seen this Amazon series, “The Man In The High Castle”? About how the US would have looked if Hitler had won WWII? Very timely.

kesmarn

Have you seen any of it kes?

KillgoreTrout

glenn, my grandmother used to say the same thing! (Nose/face)

kesmarn

My mom used to say it a lot.

KillgoreTrout

KT–I agree. IMO, those for “ideological purity” are no different than tea partiers. I thought Dems were supposed to be reasonable and willing to compromise to look at the bigger issues.

glenn

Homie, I’ve seen four episodes. It’s very good.

kesmarn

Thanks Homie, I’ll have to check it out. It is an interesting concept.

KillgoreTrout

Ad–hope you’re right about Dems coming out of the woodwork. It would also be nice to see indies supporting a Dem nom, too.

glenn

Fascinating. I got an offer for a free 30 trial of Amazon Prime — otherwise I wouldn’t be able to afford it!

kesmarn

Just the smart ones glenn. Unfortunately, there seems to be some cry babies in the dem party too.

KillgoreTrout

Ad–in a betting mood tonight, aren’t you? I hope you’re right.

glenn

I’m a Bernie person, at this point and most (but not all) of my friends say they’ll vote for Hillary if she’s the nominee.

kesmarn

Ad, that has not quite been my experience. I have seen a lot of comments from normally progressive views swear they’ll never vote for Hillary. It’s a bit troubling.

KillgoreTrout

Alright, folks. Time for me to call it a night. Hope everyone has a good weekend. Hopefully, I’ll see you all next week. Take care!

glenn

Good night glenn. Sorry for your troubles.

KillgoreTrout

G’night, glenn. Peace and blessings at that memorial service.

kesmarn

Kids, I may have to call it a day as well, It’s supposed to be in the mid-60s here! So this weekend might be the time to get some outdoor Christmas decorations up. Have a wonderful weekend!

kesmarn

Later Homie. Good plan.

KillgoreTrout

kesmarn

Not the commenters I’m referring to. They are normally quite progressive. I’m familiar with many of them.

KillgoreTrout

Oh, no doubt. They remind me of a lot of gay people who were pissed at Obama because they thought he wasn’t doing enough for their cause. It’s the same childish attitude. What worries me is that they don’t seem to realize just how important it is to keep the white house.

KillgoreTrout

It wouldn’t take a whole lot of them to screw up a dem victory, I’m afraid.

KillgoreTrout

I hope you’re right Ad. A republican victory would be catastrophic, literally.

KillgoreTrout

Well, it seems the party is over for this evening. Have a great weekend Ad.

KillgoreTrout

That’s encouraging.

KillgoreTrout

Hey money men

funksands

Anyone still rattling around in here/

funksands

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funksands

hey yourself! Sorry I’m so late. Been pretty crazy around here. Happy holidays

funksands

Thanks man. How’s the fan?

funksands

Fam?

funksands

Very true. I’d planned on stopping by for 15-20 minutes myself. You and the family staying around for xmas or traveling?

funksands

I feel you. Well…..just got my wife back from 4 days in the hospital….at the exact same time my oldest was in the hospital for 3 days. I must have violated a tomb at some point in the recent past.

funksands

But they are all well-ish and in no danger. It’s great to have the house full of people again.

funksands

Yep. Esophageal Hernia surgery for the wife, collapsed lung for the son. He was able to avoid surgery. Hers wasn’t complex or dangerous, just very painful.

funksands

Had to call in some favors to figure out how to be in three places at once for a few days.

funksands

But they knew what they signed up for when they married me and the MMA life…

funksands

Ad, it was very sudden for both. One night she’s sitting on the couch and then starts complaining of pain more intense than childbirth, next thing I know she’s slated for surgery to repair her digestive track. The next night the son starts complaining of intense pain in his ribcage, next thing I know he’s in the hospital with a chest tube. So damn inconsiderate of both of them.

funksands

Anyway, glad I could catch you briefly. Have a great weekend and hope to see you next friday!

funksands

Hey, ad! Looks like I’ve missed the main event. anything interesting, other than Hitler 2.0?

pinkpantheroz

Oh, how I wish that man would just GO AWAY!

pinkpantheroz

Holiday?

pinkpantheroz

there is that, but destroying the credibility of the US is too high a price to pay.

pinkpantheroz

He’s just a circus Barker, full of bumph and brio, but utterly empty

pinkpantheroz

Saw Peggy Noonan on CBS this morning spouting that Trump actually has a point about immigration examinations.

pinkpantheroz

Pity about your daughter. She would enjoy herself here. It’s great for young people.

pinkpantheroz

She didn’t do a very good job, thank God!

pinkpantheroz

well, I’ll let you hit the hay. Hope to contribute more next week in my own little way. take care.

pinkpantheroz

Where I live!

pinkpantheroz

Awwww, shoot. Well, if she ever makes it down under to this neck of the woods, let me know in time so maybe we can meet up. Gotta see what sort of lady you’ve produced!

pinkpantheroz

never in a mill! the fruit’s fallen not far from the tree, obviously. Well better go. Good night and take care

pinkpantheroz