American Politics VII: Virginia Reel

[Shrillland]

Because Californians don’t want radical Trumpist Larry Elder to become their governor.

no I don't that's why I voted for caitlyn jenner

At this moment, she's in 12th place with just under 50,000 votes.

[Jeriga]

Because Californians don’t want radical Trumpist Larry Elder to become their governor.

no I don't that's why I voted for caitlyn jenner

That was also dumb

[Tarsonis]

That we know of. Remember this is the guy that wanted to nuke hurricanes.

I feel like we'd be quite aware if he decided to go long with the nuclear football.

Only if he pulled the trigger. We won't know about all the times he had to be talked out of nuking the hippo, until its declassified in 75 years.

That's not necessarily a bad thing. In quite a few ways, it could be the most patriotic act one could do.

Elaborate.

If giving the Chinese advanced warning can reduce casualties, limit the scope of return fire/the level of conflict, it's a far more patriotic act than quietly standing by as the president launches a full volley.

[Odreria]

no I don't that's why I voted for caitlyn jenner

At this moment, she's in 12th place with just under 50,000 votes.

more proof that the democratic party is institutionally transphobic

[Jeriga]

At this moment, she's in 12th place with just under 50,000 votes.

more proof that the democratic party is institutionally transphobic

Or, and this may be a Longshot, former gold medalists and celebrities don't usually make good candidates?

[Tarsonis]

Lanceros for me because Starbuck in Battlestar Galactica and Hannibal from A-Team smoked them. Sort of throws a spanner into insisting that I wasn't influenced in smoking cigars.

Ever meet her? She is cooool! She admitted she smokes them every so often.

Katee Sachoff is Sci-fi royalty. Right up there with Amanda Tapping and Sigourney Weaver.

[Cannot think of a name]

Stupid streaming service...they haven't said shit.

Well, chalk one up for sanity.

I'm streaming it too. They just put a note on the side of their screen. Nothing verbal

I just saw that. I don't know if I have lag or just didn't notice it because their screen is really fucking busy. Oh, here's Newsom speechifying.

[Picairn]

no I don't that's why I voted for caitlyn jenner

> Keeping up with the Kardashians participant

Nope.

[The Black Forrest]

why tf is newsom winning...

Well? California doesn’t care to have a 45 clone?

[Cannot think of a name]

At this moment, she's in 12th place with just under 50,000 votes.

more proof that the democratic party is institutionally transphobic

wakka wakka wakka!

[Jeriga]

no I don't that's why I voted for caitlyn jenner

> Keeping up with the Kardashians participant

Nope.

I just killed a fella named picairn in AC3...

[Picairn]

I just killed a fella named picairn in AC3...

Assassin's Creed? Never played it.

[Tarsonis]

You heard it first here folks. Democracy is, indeed, not a football.

[Odreria]

no I don't that's why I voted for caitlyn jenner

> Keeping up with the Kardashians participant

Nope.

this u?

I regret to inform you that Maoism does not defend trans rights in any way, shape or form. Under Mao, homosexuality and trans rights were criminalized and persecuted. You would have been among the first to be interned into reeducation camps or humiliated by the fanatic Red Guards for being a "degenerate" in the Cultural Revolution.

[Jeriga]

I just killed a fella named picairn in AC3...

Assassin's Creed? Never played it.

You should

[Jeriga]

You heard it first here folks. Democracy is, indeed, not a football.

It's more like a, uh, antique vase!

[Picairn]

this u?

I regret to inform you that Maoism does not defend trans rights in any way, shape or form. Under Mao, homosexuality and trans rights were criminalized and persecuted. You would have been among the first to be interned into reeducation camps or humiliated by the fanatic Red Guards for being a "degenerate" in the Cultural Revolution.

Oh no I'm cancelled

[Tarsonis]

You heard it first here folks. Democracy is, indeed, not a football.

It's more like a, uh, antique vase!

Newsome: "Democracy is not a football, you don't throw it around."

The World: obviously you kick it.

[Antipatros]

https://www.electelder.com/

Livestream. Currently there's some lady saying it's not over yet.

[Proctopeo]

I feel like we'd be quite aware if he decided to go long with the nuclear football.

Only if he pulled the trigger. We won't know about all the times he had to be talked out of nuking the hippo, until its declassified in 75 years.

Fair point.

Elaborate.

If giving the Chinese advanced warning can reduce casualties, limit the scope of return fire/the level of conflict, it's a far more patriotic act than quietly standing by as the president launches a full volley.

The most likely outcome of an advanced warning is that the Chinese get their nukes out faster.

[Tarsonis]

Only if he pulled the trigger. We won't know about all the times he had to be talked out of nuking the hippo, until its declassified in 75 years.

Fair point.

If giving the Chinese advanced warning can reduce casualties, limit the scope of return fire/the level of conflict, it's a far more patriotic act than quietly standing by as the president launches a full volley.

The most likely outcome of an advanced warning is that the Chinese get their nukes out faster.

We have countermeasures and so do they.

[Cannot think of a name]

Lanceros for me because Starbuck in Battlestar Galactica and Hannibal from A-Team smoked them. Sort of throws a spanner into insisting that I wasn't influenced in smoking cigars.

Ever meet her? She is cooool! She admitted she smokes them every so often.

I have not. The spread of sci fi people I've met is sporadic. (Doug Jones looks like an alien in person as well). Also not working at the special effects shop anymore cut off one of the biggest methods.

Influence wise I was talking the original Starbuck, but I would love to have a cigar adjacent to Sachoff. I can't imagine a scenario where she's having one specifically with me.

(adjacent is how I define the only actual random celebrity encounter I've had since moving here, DL Hugley came into the lounge I hang out in and watched his former road manager/bodyguard? Their relationship was hard to pin down...anyway I watched that dude either energetically wingman Hugley or try to use his famous friend to make time with this chick. Either way I got called 'badass' by a guy who could crush my head like a grape. Usually actual tough guys don't mistake me for a tough guy, so it was odd. I live literally in the middle of the actual studios, like the physical space the studios occupy and unless I'm working I never see famous people. Or maybe I do and my inability to recognize people makes me think I don't. I think the tall black character actor with beautiful eyes that does a lot of sci fi tipped me $20 once when I was busking but it could have just been another impossibly good looking tall bald black dude.)

[Cannot think of a name]

We have countermeasures and so do they.

The fact that I sung this post in a Rick Astley voice means that I really should get the fuck off the internet...

[Jeriga]

I'm really quite surprised that you guys are taking the position that if America launches an unprovoked attack, it's better to warn the enemy so they can repulse it rather than support your own country once the war starts.

[Cannot think of a name]

I'm really quite surprised that you guys are taking the position that if America launches an unprovoked attack, it's better to warn the enemy so they can repulse it rather than support your own country once the war starts.

Not wanting to support an unjust war...crazypants.