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Post by jaygee on Feb 7, 2019 22:20:37 GMT -6
Or what @heartbot said. 🤣
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Post by jaygee on Feb 7, 2019 22:28:01 GMT -6
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Post by Minerva on Feb 7, 2019 22:55:35 GMT -6
A heartfelt tribute for Dingell from President Obama. /
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Post by leatherpants on Feb 7, 2019 23:19:00 GMT -6
Oh Lindsay Graham for sure. Like one look at that man and I’d bet my pension he has some big ol skeletons in his closet.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2019 5:02:29 GMT -6
I read an article a few months ago about John G Roberts that was relatively favorable and implied that he would likely be the voice of reason on the court of crazy. I was skeptical then, and I am skeptical still, but please, please let this be the case.
The thought that roe v wade could actually be overturned is one that I legitimately can’t believe the 21st century is actually entertaining.
Also obligatory eff you to Susan Collins. And of course all of those others that confirmed Kavanaugh.
And finally an eff you to Clarance Thomas and everyone who didn’t care about what he did to Anita Hill. And confirmed him anyway as well.
Why these men with no regard for women are given the right to make these kinds of decisions...it’s maddening. It’s beyond me.
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Post by RajahMD on Feb 8, 2019 5:10:54 GMT -6
Of course you guys would start planning a Meetup after I leave Richmond! Well if any of you fall in love with the city I've got a lovely 4 bed 1940s Tudor on a double lot going on the market this weekend! Also dc2london cap ale House is fine, but that's like 10th on the list of delicious restaurants I'd grab lunch at when I worked downtown. Rva food scene is srsbsns. Holy hell yes to the food scene here. So. Many. Restaurants. And we're like the capital of food trucks. I even saw a cupcake food truck once!
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Post by ladybrienne on Feb 8, 2019 5:17:51 GMT -6
I'm not able to put this eloquently but is it really about Bezos being "too rich" to care? This extortion has probably happened to people that are plenty rich. How rich do you have to be where it's too much to care? Is it more that he's just confident enough in himself and what is already out there that he can hold his head high and deal with the embarassment? I think people's own pride is probably what has caused them to cave to prior extortion attempts moreso than being "too rich to care". I'm tired, it's been a long week, I don't know if that even makes sense. He's the richest man on the planet, he's already getting divorced, and a powerful man's dick pic is never going to be damaging in the way that leaking any woman's nudes is. The National Enquirer critically miscalculated how much leverage this would have over Bezos. I mean, just look at how this is panning out. Absolutely no one gives a fuck about Jeff's dick. Exactly. And if they published his dick pics, I’m still placing my amazon prime pantry order. So. Yeah.
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Post by euphony on Feb 8, 2019 6:20:42 GMT -6
Who knew John Robert's would be the final wall between us and Gilead Supreme Court on 5-to-4 vote blocks restrictive Louisiana abortion law wapo.st/2SvHe75It doesn't surprise me at all. I had this conversation with my father and speculated that his position would shift now that he is the swing vote. Roberts votes conservative when he has the luxury to do so without upending precedent, but I don't believe he actually wants a hand in overturning Roe. He was probably happier when he didn't have to make a meaningful decision.
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Post by richard on Feb 8, 2019 6:43:34 GMT -6
Ronan Farrow says he also faced blackmail attempts by AMI.
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Post by PandaWatch on Feb 8, 2019 6:57:15 GMT -6
Who knew John Robert's would be the final wall between us and Gilead Supreme Court on 5-to-4 vote blocks restrictive Louisiana abortion law wapo.st/2SvHe75I feel like Roberts is coming to realize that in this environment, he no longer has the luxury of being conservative for the sake of forwarding conservative ideals. This shit has real world consequences, and I hope to hell the weight of the responsibility he has given the balance of the court not only influenced his position here, but continues to influence his position. yes, I think he cares, first and foremost, about SCOTUS as an institution and as a check on the other two branches of government. Thank god he’s taking that seriously since the Republican Congress forgot that they are also meant to be a check. I think he also understands that, as the Chief Justice, the legacy of SCOTUS during this time period will always be associated with him in this history books. This is the Roberts Court. He doesn’t want to responsible for delegitimizing the Court and everything it is meant to reperesemt.
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Post by PandaWatch on Feb 8, 2019 7:03:39 GMT -6
Fun fact: both Justice Stevens and Justice Souter were Republican appointees to the Court. Both ended up in the “liberal wing” of the Court. Stevens claims his positions did not evolve over time, but instead, the Republican Party moved much further to the right. (I don’t fully buy that, but I’m sure there is some degree to truth to it).
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2019 7:10:22 GMT -6
I read an article a few months ago about John G Roberts that was relatively favorable and implied that he would likely be the voice of reason on the court of crazy. I was skeptical then, and I am skeptical still, but please, please let this be the case. The thought that roe v wade could actually be overturned is one that I legitimately can’t believe the 21st century is actually entertaining. Also obligatory eff you to Susan Collins. And of course all of those others that confirmed Kavanaugh. And finally an eff you to Clarance Thomas and everyone who didn’t care about what he did to Anita Hill. And confirmed him anyway as well. Why these men with no regard for women are given the right to make these kinds of decisions...it’s maddening. It’s beyond me. Oh Susan Collins wants Roe overturned. She just wants to pretend she doesn't. I'd bet money on it.
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Post by dc2london on Feb 8, 2019 7:18:14 GMT -6
I will shank anyone who messes with Ronan
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Post by dc2london on Feb 8, 2019 7:46:06 GMT -6
So AMI's non prosecution agreement is toast now, right?
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Post by jkjacq on Feb 8, 2019 7:52:17 GMT -6
So AMI's non prosecution agreement is toast now, right? I think it depends if they were doing this for Potus or for Saudi Arabia...
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Post by dc2london on Feb 8, 2019 8:01:41 GMT -6
So AMI's non prosecution agreement is toast now, right? I think it depends if they were doing this for Potus or for Saudi Arabia... I'm not sure it does. Didn't Skippy's dad go to prison for sextortion?
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Post by jkjacq on Feb 8, 2019 8:06:22 GMT -6
I think it depends if they were doing this for Potus or for Saudi Arabia... I'm not sure it does. Didn't Skippy's dad go to prison for sextortion? I dont know how he tampered with witnesses.
But if the non prosecution agreement only covers dealings with trump, then extorting on behalf of SA certainly wouldnt fall under that.
I think the Bezos thing is more connected to Khashoggi than the administration.
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Post by dc2london on Feb 8, 2019 8:16:42 GMT -6
I'm not sure it does. Didn't Skippy's dad go to prison for sextortion? I dont know how he tampered with witnesses.
But if the non prosecution agreement only covers dealings with trump, then extorting on behalf of SA certainly wouldnt fall under that.
I think the Bezos thing is more connected to Khashoggi than the administration.
The AMI deal says "any crime"
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Feb 8, 2019 8:22:15 GMT -6
I dont know how he tampered with witnesses.
But if the non prosecution agreement only covers dealings with trump, then extorting on behalf of SA certainly wouldnt fall under that.
I think the Bezos thing is more connected to Khashoggi than the administration.
The AMI deal says "any crime" oh well hmmmmm
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Post by dc2london on Feb 8, 2019 8:23:18 GMT -6
So how many times do you reckon we will hear Peter Strzock's name out of the minority party today
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Post by jkjacq on Feb 8, 2019 8:25:26 GMT -6
So how many times do you reckon we will hear Peter Strzock's name out of the minority party today 458 is my conservative estimate.
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Post by dc2london on Feb 8, 2019 8:31:24 GMT -6
Hot damn! Have you seen this?
Check out @sayshummingbird’s Tweet:
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Post by dc2london on Feb 8, 2019 8:34:57 GMT -6
I'm watching the HJC hearing BECAUSE I CAN NOT KICK THIS STUPID COLD but I'm going to make a separate thread for news that comes out of it as to not clutter up this thread
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Feb 8, 2019 8:35:33 GMT -6
Nadler comes out of the gate swinging.
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Post by JukEboX on Feb 8, 2019 8:53:31 GMT -6
Nadler comes out of the gate swinging. I have been watching. What a flaming cry baby. Those trying to cover up crap are doing everything they can. it makes me think government is sooooo dirty.
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Post by JukEboX on Feb 8, 2019 8:54:56 GMT -6
Why does he say OPPORTUNITY. Bitch they told you to get your ass to court or we will come get you.
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Post by jkjacq on Feb 8, 2019 9:04:49 GMT -6
JukEboX, Me and DC are in its own thread come join
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Post by RajahMD on Feb 8, 2019 9:07:12 GMT -6
I dont know how he tampered with witnesses.
But if the non prosecution agreement only covers dealings with trump, then extorting on behalf of SA certainly wouldnt fall under that.
I think the Bezos thing is more connected to Khashoggi than the administration.
The AMI deal says "any crime" Dun dun dunnnnnnnnn!
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Post by notblanche on Feb 8, 2019 9:18:30 GMT -6
I feel like Roberts is coming to realize that in this environment, he no longer has the luxury of being conservative for the sake of forwarding conservative ideals. This shit has real world consequences, and I hope to hell the weight of the responsibility he has given the balance of the court not only influenced his position here, but continues to influence his position. yes, I think he cares, first and foremost, about SCOTUS as an institution and as a check on the other two branches of government. Thank god he’s taking that seriously since the Republican Congress forgot that they are also meant to be a check. I think he also understands that, as the Chief Justice, the legacy of SCOTUS during this time period will always be associated with him in this history books. This is the Roberts Court. He doesn’t want to responsible for delegitimizing the Court and everything it is meant to represent. Yes, this. A few of his recent decisions make it clear he's thinking beyond liberal/conservative, about the institution, and about his legacy.
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Post by dc2london on Feb 8, 2019 9:36:53 GMT -6
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