Lord Liaden Posted July 22 Report Share Posted July 22 43 minutes ago, unclevlad said: This is why I dislike Reich. Bold mine. Uhhh...really? Trump isn't that self-aware, IMO. Trump spews vitriol because he can't tolerate competition, or even attention. "Projection" is not related to self-awareness, because it isn't a conscious choice. It's an unconscious defense mechanism against stress or anxiety, attributing that person's thoughts, feelings, or behaviors to someone else. assault 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlord Posted July 22 Report Share Posted July 22 You want to win? Taylor Swift for VP Ternaugh, wcw43921, Old Man and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slikmar Posted July 22 Report Share Posted July 22 16 hours ago, Armitage said: He seems to have mellowed since getting shot. Just a month ago this would have been all caps and full of rage-induced misspellings. Maybe it's whatever pain killers the doctors gave him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted July 22 Report Share Posted July 22 4 minutes ago, slikmar said: Maybe it's whatever pain killers the doctors gave him? I'm reminded of a line from Real Genius "Up the voltage" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted July 22 Author Report Share Posted July 22 2 minutes ago, Hermit said: I'm reminded of a line from Real Genius "Up the voltage" In the immortal words of Socrates: "I drank what?!?" Old Man, Lord Liaden, assault and 3 others 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted July 22 Report Share Posted July 22 7 minutes ago, Simon said: In the immortal words of Socrates: "I drank what?!?" I think those words were very mortal....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted July 22 Report Share Posted July 22 The speaker was. We remember the words over two millennia later, so... Doc Democracy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted July 22 Report Share Posted July 22 2 hours ago, unclevlad said: Uhhh...really? Trump isn't that self-aware, IMO. Trump spews vitriol because he can't tolerate competition, or even attention. Trump does 'project' in the sense that he accuses his opponents of everything he himself is guilty of. The good news is that the Democratic party managed to coalesce behind Harris in a matter of hours, save a couple of crackpots like Manchin. I was expecting the Hunger Games with Trump casually stepping over the 'victor' into the Oval Office. Harris will still have to overcome the inevitable lawsuits to keep her off the ballots, but perhaps the mere threat of God King Biden taking action against the openly corrupt SCOTUS members will keep them in line. Hermit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slikmar Posted July 22 Report Share Posted July 22 I just wish that we could have a presidential debate where they actually used the rules of debates and, ya know, actually discussed the questions being asked. I am not sure, if I were running, I would agree to debate Trump, since he ignores any questions actually asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iuz the Evil Posted July 22 Report Share Posted July 22 The presidential debate that can be, unburdened by what has been? It should be a marked improvement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted July 22 Report Share Posted July 22 18 minutes ago, slikmar said: I just wish that we could have a presidential debate where they actually used the rules of debates and, ya know, actually discussed the questions being asked. I am not sure, if I were running, I would agree to debate Trump, since he ignores any questions actually asked. Kamala Harris was a prosecuting attorney. I don't think Trump will get away with that as much with her as he did with Joe Biden. Iuz the Evil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranxerox Posted July 22 Report Share Posted July 22 2 hours ago, Simon said: In the immortal words of Socrates: "I drank what?!?" 2 hours ago, unclevlad said: I think those words were very mortal....... 2 hours ago, Lord Liaden said: The speaker was. We remember the words over two millennia later, so... Should we tell him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted July 22 Report Share Posted July 22 4 hours ago, unclevlad said: This is why I dislike Reich. Bold mine. Uhhh...really? Trump isn't that self-aware, IMO. Trump spews vitriol because he can't tolerate competition, or even attention. I do agree with his point that Manchin trying to 'return' to the Democrats, and mount a challenge to Harris, would be awful. Manchin's played both sides against each other for too long. And from several standpoints? His suggestion of Mark Kelly as Harris' running mate certainly looks well-considered. My only mild concern is whether this would cost a Senate seat. This is where I disagree with you. Trump can be extremely sneaky, so underestimating him is dangerous. I would be happy to see Mark Kelly as VP. If he also keeps his seat, the governor of Arizona, Democrat Katie Hobbs, would assign one, so we won't lose a seat, assuming Hobbs is still governor. Cygnia and Old Man 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattern Ghost Posted July 22 Report Share Posted July 22 Article about potential running mate Roy Cooper: https://www.theassemblync.com/politics/cooper-vice-president-north-carolina-kamala-harris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 And he can't run for the same position again due to a state law anyway. He might be an EXCELLENT Pick. Dems don't want to lose an active governor or senate seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 3 hours ago, slikmar said: I just wish that we could have a presidential debate where they actually used the rules of debates and, ya know, actually discussed the questions being asked. I am not sure, if I were running, I would agree to debate Trump, since he ignores any questions actually asked. Hear me out: Presidential debates should take the form of a game show, like Jeopardy or Family Feud or Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. * Enforced super short or multiple choice answers, and a point total that determines the winner. * Or, if you prefer, the Hunger Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 (edited) 3 hours ago, Ranxerox said: Should we tell him? Yeah, I know. But Socrates left us other words, according to Plato. 53 minutes ago, Old Man said: Hear me out: Presidential debates should take the form of a game show, like Jeopardy or Family Feud or Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. * Enforced super short or multiple choice answers, and a point total that determines the winner. * Or, if you prefer, the Hunger Games. Edited July 23 by Lord Liaden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 Sounds like a perfect game show for TruTV, actually. The politics version...yeah, any time the politician fails to actually answer the question...WHAP! Great against most pro athletes, who frequently give their prepared, pat, frequently vapid answer...regardless of the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 I've always teased the democratic party for being disorganized at the worst times but... Harris has delegate support for the nomination as DNC moves forward with virtual vote And she is bringing out her years as a prosecutor to use against Trump. Quote “In those roles, I took on perpetrators of all kinds. Predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain. So hear me when I say: I know Donald Trump's type,” she said. Okay. I would vote for a turnip over Trump, but I'm liking how she's coming out of the gate with this! Pariah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 35 minutes ago, Hermit said: Okay. I would vote for a turnip over Trump, but I'm liking how she's coming out of the gate with this! What about Trump vs. canned spinach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 If you can't pour ketchup on it, he won't share a stage with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 How about Buttigieg as VP pick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 2 hours ago, L. Marcus said: How about Buttigieg as VP pick? Wouldn't be a bad choice. Other than Buttigieg, it looks like the short list is Cooper (NC), Kelly (AZ), Shapiro (PA), Whitmer (MI), Walz (MN) + Pritzker (IL). Ladies and gentlemen, I bring you... Spoiler ...the 2024 Vice Presidential Hunger Games!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 Top Sinclair anchor resigned over concerns about biased and inaccurate content Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asperion Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 10 hours ago, unclevlad said: What about Trump vs. canned spinach? That spinach would beat Trump. Now let's put him against the grit in your shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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