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Post by Bookshelves on Oct 16, 2017 12:41:27 GMT -6
Like the Vegas "multiple shooter" theory can be fairly easily explained by the fact that he broke out two windows, had more than one gun, and it was from a distance with lots of hard surfaces creating echoes. But I've seen people so desperate to believe it was a conspiracy.
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Post by jkjacq on Oct 16, 2017 12:43:05 GMT -6
I'm still so angry at that farce of a press conference.
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Post by dc2london on Oct 16, 2017 12:48:00 GMT -6
did they cancel Sarah's briefing?
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Post by jkjacq on Oct 16, 2017 12:49:07 GMT -6
did they cancel Sarah's briefing? Seems like it. Usually CNN has the little thing in the corner saying its coming up and thats gone.
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Post by dc2london on Oct 16, 2017 12:53:17 GMT -6
ICYMI: April D. Ryan is a national treasure
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2017 12:56:45 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2017 12:58:39 GMT -6
Also, can anyone explain to me what is going on with the 60 Minutes story on Tom Marino? I can't watch video right now.
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Post by shadesofgold on Oct 16, 2017 13:05:24 GMT -6
he's going to go meet with Duterte? Yiiiiiikes WHAT THE FUCK?
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Post by jkjacq on Oct 16, 2017 13:08:43 GMT -6
he's going to go meet with Duterte? Yiiiiiikes WHAT THE FUCK? This doesnt surprise me. He craves approval from authoritarian figures. He thinks that they are 'strong leaders' and able to lead their country without resistance. So yeah, not shocked.
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Post by Uncaripswife on Oct 16, 2017 13:10:51 GMT -6
Also, can anyone explain to me what is going on with the 60 Minutes story on Tom Marino? I can't watch video right now. WaPo reports the drug czar nominee steered legislation for "a targeted lobbying effort [that] helped weaken the Drug Enforcement Administration's ability to go after drug distributors, even as opioid-related deaths continue to rise."
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2017 13:14:27 GMT -6
Also, can anyone explain to me what is going on with the 60 Minutes story on Tom Marino? I can't watch video right now. WaPo reports the drug czar nominee steered legislation for "a targeted lobbying effort [that] helped weaken the Drug Enforcement Administration's ability to go after drug distributors, even as opioid-related deaths continue to rise." This is what I’m most angry about today.
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Post by jkjacq on Oct 16, 2017 13:15:07 GMT -6
Obamas dep CoS slapped back
Alyssa Mastromonaco
that's a fucking lie. to say president obama (or past presidents) didn't call the family members of soldiers KIA - he's a deranged animal.
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Post by shadesofgold on Oct 16, 2017 13:17:28 GMT -6
This doesnt surprise me. He craves approval from authoritarian figures. He thinks that they are 'strong leaders' and able to lead their country without resistance. So yeah, not shocked. Of course you're right. I just.. the intellectual gymnastics his staff has to do to pretend this is normal or appropriate.. but, again, how am I still shock-able?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2017 13:20:11 GMT -6
Also, can anyone explain to me what is going on with the 60 Minutes story on Tom Marino? I can't watch video right now. WaPo reports the drug czar nominee steered legislation for "a targeted lobbying effort [that] helped weaken the Drug Enforcement Administration's ability to go after drug distributors, even as opioid-related deaths continue to rise." Huh. Huh.
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Post by ktg on Oct 16, 2017 13:44:23 GMT -6
I just had to go read a full history of the Obamas' law licenses bc there's a moronic meme circulating that they surrendered them to avoid ethics charges The amount of stupid shit I have researched because of some conspiracy theory that has no basis in reality is mind-boggling.
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Post by dc2london on Oct 16, 2017 14:25:53 GMT -6
Like the Vegas "multiple shooter" theory can be fairly easily explained by the fact that he broke out two windows, had more than one gun, and it was from a distance with lots of hard surfaces creating echoes. But I've seen people so desperate to believe it was a conspiracy. One of MH's friend is a Vegas truther. I've dismantled so many of his posts about it and asked him, repeatedly, what he thinks the truth is and why the gov't would have any interest in covering it up. Why some of the theories surrounding it would even be something anyone would do (having shooters 20 floors apart but then saying there was only 1 shooter? why?). They have no answers. They just want to believe. The dumbest thing about Vegas truthers is that Trump would never be able to keep the secret
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Post by jkjacq on Oct 16, 2017 14:31:22 GMT -6
One of MH's friend is a Vegas truther. I've dismantled so many of his posts about it and asked him, repeatedly, what he thinks the truth is and why the gov't would have any interest in covering it up. Why some of the theories surrounding it would even be something anyone would do (having shooters 20 floors apart but then saying there was only 1 shooter? why?). They have no answers. They just want to believe. The dumbest thing about Vegas truthers is that Trump would never be able to keep the secret Sure he would, he'd just hide in his tax returns.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2017 14:32:10 GMT -6
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Post by jkjacq on Oct 16, 2017 14:34:53 GMT -6
Claire McCaskill just stated that turnips budget zeroed out the drug control office, the one where he nominated Marino for.
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Post by athn64 on Oct 16, 2017 14:39:03 GMT -6
One of MH's friend is a Vegas truther. I've dismantled so many of his posts about it and asked him, repeatedly, what he thinks the truth is and why the gov't would have any interest in covering it up. Why some of the theories surrounding it would even be something anyone would do (having shooters 20 floors apart but then saying there was only 1 shooter? why?). They have no answers. They just want to believe. The dumbest thing about Vegas truthers is that Trump would never be able to keep the secret It would have been on Twitter before it even happened
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2017 14:47:29 GMT -6
This made me smile.
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Post by justkeepmoving on Oct 16, 2017 14:54:20 GMT -6
Thank you for this. I need this smile/warm feeling.
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Post by justkeepmoving on Oct 16, 2017 14:54:58 GMT -6
I listened to Trump’s presser in the car and I was raging. I have not despised a person more than him.
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Post by shadesofgold on Oct 16, 2017 15:29:20 GMT -6
Uplifting sight in DC: 3 white dudes petitioning to rebrand the Washington football team.
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Post by JukEboX on Oct 16, 2017 15:53:51 GMT -6
I am choosing my words carefully today. Not much time to check boards today.
I see just a while ago 45 has pretty much insulted the families of the green berets that were killed by claiming Obama never called the families and then backtracking. I assume most of his base are families of military who have been lost. How can they still support him as he continues to do this?
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Post by elle on Oct 16, 2017 16:06:20 GMT -6
well I just had to report a Las Vegas truther on Twitter .... there are Vegas truthers? JFC. I don't know why I'm so surprised by this. My BIL is one. It's disgusting.
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Post by JukEboX on Oct 16, 2017 17:30:57 GMT -6
Caught a clip of Nancy Pelosi on ABC this week and watching her try to make sense of everything, she is starting to sound like Trump. I am starting to see how old the Dems are now. I can agree its time for some new blood but they need to know what they are doing. Don't get me wrong I like Nancy Pelosi but IDK can they hold out for another 3 years like this one?
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Post by dc2london on Oct 16, 2017 19:00:26 GMT -6
Caught a clip of Nancy Pelosi on ABC this week and watching her try to make sense of everything, she is starting to sound like Trump. I am starting to see how old the Dems are now. I can agree its time for some new blood but they need to know what they are doing. Don't get me wrong I like Nancy Pelosi but IDK can they hold out for another 3 years like this one? The thing about Pelosi is that she can whip votes. Better than anyone. My H and I were talking, though, about McConnell and his age/status within the party and wondering if maybe Graham's golf game with Trump this weekend was a sly grab at the Leadership
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Post by dc2london on Oct 16, 2017 19:05:58 GMT -6
I just saw a video of an 8 year old with special needs handcuffed above his elbows and a group of people who think the Hanoi Hilton was an actual hotel and now I don't want to live on this planet anymore. Also, that little boy being handcuffed is making me cry my eyes out.
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Post by enchanted on Oct 16, 2017 19:07:52 GMT -6
I just saw a video of an 8 year old with special needs handcuffed above his elbows and a group of people who think the Hanoi Hilton was an actual hotel and now I don't want to live on this planet anymore. Also, that little boy being handcuffed is making me cry my eyes out. I saw that and I just want to hug that poor child.,
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