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2016 VP Debate Open Thread

Filed in National by on October 4, 2016 28 Comments
2016 VP Debate Open Thread

Have at it!

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My Bet Is That Trump Will Go “There”

Filed in National by on September 28, 2016 26 Comments
My Bet Is That Trump Will Go “There”

In fact, he already has: “Hillary is hitting me with tremendous commercials, some of it said in entertainment, somebody who’s been very vicious to me, Rosie o’donnell, I said very tough things to her, and I think everybody would agree she deserves it, and nobody feels sorry for her. I was going to say something […]

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My thoughts On Last Night’s… Debate?

Filed in National by on September 27, 2016 73 Comments
My thoughts On Last Night’s… Debate?

Let me start by saying, if Hillary had behaved and said the things Trump said and did last night this election would be over. There would be no spin. It would be done. Talk about double standards. Hats off to her. She did an amazing job. Yep, amazing. She kept her cool and played him like a fiddle. That was no easy task. Don’t believe me? Then you should try debating an unhinged liar who constantly interrupts and interjects like a three year old who missed their nap – one who has no qualms about saying anything. How do you even prepare for that? In every other Presidential debate the candidates prepared by knowing each others policy positions and then pointed out why their policies were better. Trump has no policies.

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Presidential Debate Open Thread

Filed in National by on September 26, 2016 101 Comments
Presidential Debate Open Thread

Have at it. I have no idea what’s going to happen tonight.

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Democratic Convention – July 27, 2016

Filed in National by on July 27, 2016 16 Comments
Democratic Convention – July 27, 2016

Are you ready for another convention thread? Have at it!

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Bill Clinton’s Speech

Filed in Featured, National by on July 27, 2016 13 Comments
Bill Clinton’s Speech

This started out as a comment, but morphed into a post. Last night I was asked a question on the DNC Convention post, “Was Bill Clinton’s speech sexist?”

No.

Oh, you want more? Ok.

Here are my thoughts on Bill’s speech. I disagree with Maddow. It wasn’t sexist, but it was a fascinating gender role reversal. Bill Clinton was the first man to give the traditional First Lady speech.

The role of the First Lady speech is to share personal stories of her and the candidate’s life together, to show what a good and loving parent the candidate is, to remind everyone of their spouses accomplishments, their strengths, etc.. Basically, the First Lady speech is an reminder and introduction to the candidate by the person who knows them best.

Bill did just that.

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Democratic Convention – July 26, 2016

Filed in National by on July 26, 2016 85 Comments
Democratic Convention – July 26, 2016

Here’s your convention thread!

4:56 – Beginning nominating speeches and then onto Roll call votes.

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Democratic Convention – July 25, 2016

Filed in National by on July 25, 2016 64 Comments

If you’re watching, this thread’s for you!

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Trump Can’t Help Himself

Filed in National by on July 22, 2016 6 Comments
Trump Can’t Help Himself

Trump goes after Cruz because… well… we knew he would. Via TPM (go read the whole thing!): “Somebody got booed the hell out of a place by thousands and thousands of people,” Trump said. “There wasn’t one person in the room — not one. And then they said there may not be unity. Unity? There […]

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Holy &#*$!

Filed in National by on July 21, 2016 14 Comments
Holy &#*$!

Via Slate: “Conservative radio personality Laura Ingraham closed her Republican National Convention speech this way.”  I have no words.

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Warren And Clinton Meet Today

Filed in National by on June 10, 2016 17 Comments
Warren And Clinton Meet Today

Via The Hill: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) will meet privately with presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Friday, the Washington Post reported. The meeting comes one day after Warren formally endorsed Clinton, and amid rampant speculation that Warren is being considered as a possible running mate for Clinton. The two women have spoken several […]

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A Victim Speaks Out

Filed in National by on June 6, 2016 81 Comments
A Victim Speaks Out

This is one of the most powerful things I’ve ever read. I’m going to highlight some passages, but you should read the whole thing.

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Trump Rally Turns Violent – We Are Becoming Trump

Filed in National by on June 3, 2016 82 Comments
Trump Rally Turns Violent – We Are Becoming Trump

Congratulations! We’ve finally succeeded in making the “Both sides do it” claim a reality. Via TPM (Be sure to watch the videos): At the end of a Donald Trump rally in San Jose, California, on Thursday night, protesters began throwing eggs and punches at Trump supporters leaving the event, according to several news reports. […] […]

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