American Politics X: Is There A Reset Button Around Here?

[The Jamesian Republic]

Still I wouldn’t want to hurt people. Or at the very least make them feel as little pain as possible.

No need, just rob the blood banks!
Work smarter not harder

That could work. Besides if Washington gains some of my personality he will become a very nice person. Like me. Unless of course compromise doesn’t work and the proper channels fail…

[American Legionaries]

and Biden and the leftists Democrats want to pack the US Supreme Court to favor their leftists polices on all Americans. Since you say you are a conservative Republican you should be against this, I am.

And the appointment of Marjorie Taylor Greene was something other than trying to favor far-right policies?

The... what?

[Hemakral]

Besides if Washington gains some of my personality he will become a very nice person.

Until he eats a serial killer, that is. That might be a bit problematic

[The Jamesian Republic]

Besides if Washington gains some of my personality he will become a very nice person.

Until he eats a serial killer, that is. That might be a bit problematic

Yeah…

This thread went from politics to George Washington as a vampire a little too fast.

[Hemakral]

Until he eats a serial killer, that is. That might be a bit problematic

Yeah…

This thread went from politics to George Washington as a vampire a little too fast.

yeah I probably ought to let you get on with the "on-topic" nonsense huh
Such is life.

[Thermodolia]

Last time someone tried to bring balance to the court it didn’t work out so well.

Oh wait, that was bring balance to the force.

Never mind.

As a historic aside, FDR’s court-packing shenanigans are not the last time someone tried to push the court (that sort of worked, mind, even though the actual push failed to add more justices, the court straightened up its act), but rather, LBJ, who got a Supreme Court justice to quit by appointing him UN ambassador (Arthur Goldberg) and another (Thomas Clark) to quit by making his son Attorney General and creating a conflict of interest

So what your saying is that Biden should make Thomas the Ambassador to France and then fire him once he’s been confirmed as such. And then make Roberts the AG and then fire him

[Thermodolia]

How did you know?!

Psychic powers! ~\(o.o)/~

Anyway I would expect he makes his victims feel as little pain as possible. That’s what I would do as a vampire while also searching for a cure for my affliction.

cons of being vampire: drink blood, no sunlight, no garlic
cons of being human: die

Wearwolves are better.

[Big Bad Blue]

With most population growth happening in the Cities* and suburbs I harbor some hope they'll be more favorable for the only remaining political party that believes in representative democracy. On a personal level, somewhat weird, our house in the south suburbs stays in the same state legislative districts but those districts having been shifted westward we're on the eastern borders of them rather than the western ones...

* Minneapolis and St. Paul

Aren't suburbs going red? Did I make that up? Why do I think that...dammit thread, quit making my have to google shit...

EDIT: No, I'm high (metaphorically and otherwise), the complete opposite.

Unfortunately the Minnesota judges' panel settled for a "status quo" map that probably won't change the partisan makeup of districts all that much. It does however helpfully pair a bunch of Republicans including the state House minority leader and a former secretary of state who's one of their biggest advocates for the Big Lie.

In other state politcs news, a Republican Governor candidate is calling for a "full forensic audit" -- of his own party's caucuses. It seems more than 35000 folks showed up but they only counted less than 18000 votes...those pesky Italian satellites again? Hugo Chavez? Dominion? Where's the Pillow Guy when you need him?

[Big Bad Blue]

Psychic powers! ~\(o.o)/~


cons of being vampire: drink blood, no sunlight, no garlic
cons of being human: die

Wearwolves are better.

Wearwolves? There wolves. There castle.

[The United Penguin Commonwealth]

And the appointment of Marjorie Taylor Greene was something other than trying to favor far-right policies?

Wait when was there a proposal to put MTG on the SCOTUS lol?

Wat no, wrong person, sorry. Amy Coney Barrett.

[Big Bad Blue]

Wait when was there a proposal to put MTG on the SCOTUS lol?

Wat no, wrong person, sorry. Amy Coney Barrett.

In your defense they're hard to tell apart. For instance they both act like the Gazpacho.

[Corrian]

I'm pretty sure by the end of the month/shortly into next month, most states, if not all will have their mask mandates lifted. This will be interesting.

[Shrillland]

I'm pretty sure by the end of the month/shortly into next month, most states, if not all will have their mask mandates lifted. This will be interesting.

We certainly will on the 28th. And I'm honestly not sure how it will turn out. I think Omicron's been widespread enough that as long as people keep getting boosted(please God) we might not see a massive upswing in cases or deaths again barring the arrival of Omega or some such.

[Skelly Man Dan]

I'm pretty sure by the end of the month/shortly into next month, most states, if not all will have their mask mandates lifted. This will be interesting.

We certainly will on the 28th. And I'm honestly not sure how it will turn out. I think Omicron's been widespread enough that as long as people keep getting boosted(please God) we might not see a massive upswing in cases or deaths again barring the arrival of Omega or some such.

Here’s to hoping. Honestly, I think that if people aren’t following recommendations and looking out for their own health by now, not much is going to change that. Not that I’m opposed to the vaccines, just that I expect there to be two parallel groups: the ones who are prepared and do stuff like get the boosters, and the ones that don’t.

[The Jamesian Republic]

We certainly will on the 28th. And I'm honestly not sure how it will turn out. I think Omicron's been widespread enough that as long as people keep getting boosted(please God) we might not see a massive upswing in cases or deaths again barring the arrival of Omega or some such.

Here’s to hoping. Honestly, I think that if people aren’t following recommendations and looking out for their own health by now, not much is going to change that. Not that I’m opposed to the vaccines, just that I expect there to be two parallel groups: the ones who are prepared and do stuff like get the boosters, and the ones that don’t.

I could expect that too. I personally think it’s too early but if the experts believe that it is okay then I’ll trust that. Anyway this isn’t the thread for this.

[Hemakral]

Oh, it is okay? Yes, of course when we look around we see the location that I want to look for does not die, see the blood of the sun in the morning? Oh yeah don't know where to go! Thanks, some good friends.

google translate be like

[Untecna]

Wat no, wrong person, sorry. Amy Coney Barrett.

In your defense they're hard to tell apart. For instance they both act like the Gazpacho.

The soup police are here, and ready to... what is it soup secret police do?

[Celritannia]

In your defense they're hard to tell apart. For instance they both act like the Gazpacho.

The soup police are here, and ready to... what is it soup secret police do?

Define the difference between a soup and a stew?

[Untecna]

The soup police are here, and ready to... what is it soup secret police do?

Define the difference between a soup and a stew?

Right, right... and "disappear" anyone that mixes the two up.

I heard that the Big Cooking Industry was behind the Gazpacho.

[Greater Miami Shores 3]

and Biden and the leftists Democrats want to pack the US Supreme Court to favor their leftists polices on all Americans. Since you say you are a conservative Republican you should be against this, I am.

Biden would say he's trying to bring balance to a court that was stacked during the last administration.

Which brings us back to the point you glossed-over to make it about Biden instead.

The GOP stopping Obama's last SC nomination was wrong, wasn't it? And the Trump administration deliberately trying to make the court political for the next 4 years was bad wasn't it?

Or is it ONLY bad when it's the party that votes the opposite way to you?

The leftist Democrats, tried to destroy Brett Kavanaugh's qualified reputation, personally, politically and professionally. A right wing majority on the US Supreme Court is important to the Republicans. A leftist majority on the US Supreme Court is important to the Democrats.

You say you are a Conservative Republican, but you never support the Republicans, you support the Democrats?

[Untecna]

Biden would say he's trying to bring balance to a court that was stacked during the last administration.

Which brings us back to the point you glossed-over to make it about Biden instead.

The GOP stopping Obama's last SC nomination was wrong, wasn't it? And the Trump administration deliberately trying to make the court political for the next 4 years was bad wasn't it?

Or is it ONLY bad when it's the party that votes the opposite way to you?

You say you are a Conservative Republican, but you neve support the Republicans, you support the Democrats?

Because he realizes that they have a double standard and that the Republicans in the last 4-6 years have done terrible...

[Kowani]

lmfao
NYT journo nick kristof (famous for defending sweatshops) leaves job to run for Governor of Oregon
Supreme Court of Oregon rules him ineligible to run

In other court news, A NY state court hearing is kicking off on the NY Attorney General’s motion to compel testimony from former president Trump, Don Jr., and Ivanka, who've all moved to quash their subpoenas

[Greater Miami Shores 3]

You say you are a Conservative Republican, but you neve support the Republicans, you support the Democrats?

Because he realizes that they have a double standard and that the Republicans in the last 4-6 years have done terrible...

So you think the Democrats don't have a double standard on the US Supreme Court and other political issues?

[The Alma Mater]

Biden would say he's trying to bring balance to a court that was stacked during the last administration.

Which brings us back to the point you glossed-over to make it about Biden instead.

The GOP stopping Obama's last SC nomination was wrong, wasn't it? And the Trump administration deliberately trying to make the court political for the next 4 years was bad wasn't it?

Or is it ONLY bad when it's the party that votes the opposite way to you?

The leftist Democrats, tried to destroy Brett Kavanaugh's qualified reputation, personally, politically and professionally. A right wing majority on the US Supreme Court is important to the Republicans. A leftist majority on the US Supreme Court is important to the Democrats.

You say you are a Conservative Republican, but you never support the Republicans, you support the Democrats?

So,.. are you ever going to stop dodging and start answering questions ?

[Untecna]

Because he realizes that they have a double standard and that the Republicans in the last 4-6 years have done terrible...

So you think the Democrats don't have a double standard on the US Supreme Court and other political issues?

Comparing the two parties and their records over the years from around 2000 to now, yes, yes I do. It's quite clear cut that the Republicans, especially under Trump, were and are hypocrites, far more than politicians of other parties. Liers as well.