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ChrisHansen59 04/06/17 2:00:59 PM #1:	Gorsuch will be confirmed Friday --- http://i.imgtc.com/jZY2MqX.png <cite>ChrisHansen59 posted [p:876665387] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote>Gorsuch will be confirmed Friday</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Caution999 04/06/17 2:01:39 PM #2:	Good. --- "Impossible is just a word to let people feel good about themselves when they quit." - Vyse, Skies of Arcadia <cite>Caution999 posted [p:876665433] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote>Good.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheVipaGTS 04/06/17 2:02:07 PM #3:	Caution999 posted... Good. What do you like about him? <cite>TheVipaGTS posted [p:876665458] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>Caution999 posted...</cite> <quote>Good.</quote> What do you like about him?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
frozenshock 04/06/17 2:03:36 PM #4:	TheVipaGTS posted... Caution999 posted... Good. What do you like about him? He doesn't eat children. He hasn't flayed his entire family either. I think he's pretty good. --- I don't hate people, people hate me. <cite>frozenshock posted [p:876665576] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheVipaGTS posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Caution999 posted...</cite> <quote>Good.</quote> What do you like about him?</quote> He doesn't eat children. He hasn't flayed his entire family either. I think he's pretty good.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PrinceDBF 04/06/17 2:03:44 PM #5:	originialism is just about the dumbest concept ever --- that's just wrong, princedbf. <cite>PrinceDBF posted [p:876665585] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote>originialism is just about the dumbest concept ever</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darklit_Minuet 04/06/17 2:05:02 PM #6:	TheVipaGTS posted... Caution999 posted... Good. What do you like about him? I don't like him at all, but nuking the filibuster is good. This means that in 4 years, nothing will stop the dems from putting in some young liberals on the court <cite>Darklit_Minuet posted [p:876665677] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheVipaGTS posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Caution999 posted...</cite> <quote>Good.</quote> What do you like about him?</quote> I don't like him at all, but nuking the filibuster is good. This means that in 4 years, nothing will stop the dems from putting in some young liberals on the court</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Questionmarktarius 04/06/17 2:06:37 PM #8:	PrinceDBF posted... originialism is just about the dumbest concept ever http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-judiciary/327298-critics-of-originalism-dont-know-their-history-or-founding <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:876665800] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>PrinceDBF posted...</cite> <quote>originialism is just about the dumbest concept ever</quote> http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-judiciary/327298-critics-of-originalism-dont-know-their-history-or-founding</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darklit_Minuet 04/06/17 2:07:39 PM #9:	Questionmarktarius posted... PrinceDBF posted... originialism is just about the dumbest concept ever http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-judiciary/327298-critics-of-originalism-dont-know-their-history-or-founding Originally, the Founding Fathers intended for the constitution to be regularly rewritten. <cite>Darklit_Minuet posted [p:876665876] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote><cite>PrinceDBF posted...</cite> <quote>originialism is just about the dumbest concept ever</quote> http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-judiciary/327298-critics-of-originalism-dont-know-their-history-or-founding</quote> Originally, the Founding Fathers intended for the constitution to be regularly rewritten.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 04/06/17 2:19:44 PM #10:	Darklit_Minuet posted... Questionmarktarius posted... PrinceDBF posted... originialism is just about the dumbest concept ever http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-judiciary/327298-critics-of-originalism-dont-know-their-history-or-founding Originally, the Founding Fathers intended for the constitution to be regularly rewritten. Yes. That's what Article 5 is there for. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:876666772] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote><cite>PrinceDBF posted...</cite> <quote>originialism is just about the dumbest concept ever</quote> http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-judiciary/327298-critics-of-originalism-dont-know-their-history-or-founding</quote> Originally, the Founding Fathers intended for the constitution to be regularly rewritten.</quote> Yes. That's what Article 5 is there for.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AlephZero 04/06/17 2:23:37 PM #11:	papa bless --- "There is value in segregation." - qwertyman2002 01001100 01010101 01000101 00100000 00110100 00110000 00110010 <cite>AlephZero posted [p:876667035] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote>papa bless</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PiOverlord 04/06/17 2:26:49 PM #12:	Our freedoms are over. Gorsuch is good, but now we are going to get the worst Supreme Court in history with the following justices. Y'all might as well rip up this Constitution because it is as valuable as a piece of Toilet Paper now. --- Number of legendary 500 post topics: 26, 500th posts: 15; PiO ATTN: 2 Thank the lord, the PiOverlord! RotM wins 1 <cite>PiOverlord posted [p:876667263] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote>Our freedoms are over. Gorsuch is good, but now we are going to get the worst Supreme Court in history with the following justices. Y'all might as well rip up this Constitution because it is as valuable as a piece of Toilet Paper now.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gojak_v3 04/06/17 2:27:50 PM #13:	PrinceDBF posted... originialism is just about the dumbest concept ever lol imagine thinking this. Especially since the liberal philosophy of interpreting the constitution is "whatever I feel like." lol --- http://i.imgtc.com/rIZcfGBEt8.png <cite>Gojak_v3 posted [p:876667355] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>PrinceDBF posted...</cite> <quote>originialism is just about the dumbest concept ever</quote> lol imagine thinking this. Especially since the liberal philosophy of interpreting the constitution is "whatever I feel like." lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 04/06/17 2:27:58 PM #14:	PiOverlord posted... Y'all might as well rip up this Constitution because it is as valuable as a piece of Toilet Paper now. Do you even know what "originalist" means? <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:876667364] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>PiOverlord posted...</cite> <quote>Y'all might as well rip up this Constitution because it is as valuable as a piece of Toilet Paper now.</quote> Do you even know what "originalist" means?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
frozenshock 04/06/17 2:30:00 PM #15:	When I die, I want my genitals to be taxidermied so that Trump can use it as a paper weight for his desk. --- I don't hate people, people hate me. <cite>frozenshock posted [p:876667503] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote>When I die, I want my genitals to be taxidermied so that Trump can use it as a paper weight for his desk.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CowboyDan 04/06/17 2:31:27 PM #16:	Shortsighted fools --- She said, "oh my vote is as red as my blood"... <cite>CowboyDan posted [p:876667609] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote>Shortsighted fools</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hollow_shrine 04/06/17 2:35:19 PM #17:	Color me surprised. 2018 can't come soon enough. --- https://i.imgtc.com/72JF7CA.jpg (by mark2000) "Fighting for what's right is always worth it." - A 'Nasty Woman' <cite>hollow_shrine posted [p:876667842] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote>Color me surprised. 2018 can't come soon enough.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SideshowBob311 04/06/17 3:04:49 PM #18:	If you don't like it, blame Harry Reid. After what he did in 2013, this was inevitable. You can't un-** that pig. --- "Whether or not you can handle it, you have just heard another statement of the TRUTH." [WoT] - [Evil Republican] <cite>SideshowBob311 posted [p:876669880] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote>If you don't like it, blame Harry Reid. After what he did in 2013, this was inevitable. You can't un-** that pig.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 04/06/17 3:06:21 PM #19:	CowboyDan posted... Shortsighted fools Given that the Democrats would likely obstruct the Republicans from getting anybody in for the next 4-8 years, it might be necessary in this age of overly partisan politics. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:876669971] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>CowboyDan posted...</cite> <quote>Shortsighted fools</quote> Given that the Democrats would likely obstruct the Republicans from getting anybody in for the next 4-8 years, it might be necessary in this age of overly partisan politics.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PlsGodDontBanMe 04/06/17 3:20:10 PM #20:	SideshowBob311 posted... If you don't like it, blame Harry Reid. After what he did in 2013, this was inevitable. You can't un-** that pig. Zeus posted... CowboyDan posted... Shortsighted fools Given that the Democrats would likely obstruct the Republicans from getting anybody in for the next 4-8 years, it might be necessary in this age of overly partisan politics. These tbqh. Reid started this bullshit, democrats have no one to blame but themselves on this unfortunately. Hopefully kennedy doesnt retire and sticks it out --- Paintballreturns:Jesus Christ Raptor you're a terrible Mod stop banning me because you're butthurt. <cite>PlsGodDontBanMe posted [p:876670901] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>SideshowBob311 posted...</cite> <quote>If you don't like it, blame Harry Reid. After what he did in 2013, this was inevitable. You can't un-** that pig.</quote> <cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>CowboyDan posted...</cite> <quote>Shortsighted fools</quote> Given that the Democrats would likely obstruct the Republicans from getting anybody in for the next 4-8 years, it might be necessary in this age of overly partisan politics.</quote> These tbqh. Reid started this bullshit, democrats have no one to blame but themselves on this unfortunately. Hopefully kennedy doesnt retire and sticks it out</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PrinceDBF 04/06/17 3:23:18 PM #21:	Questionmarktarius posted... PrinceDBF posted... originialism is just about the dumbest concept ever http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-judiciary/327298-critics-of-originalism-dont-know-their-history-or-founding that was a dumb article that tried to feign intelligent thought with lusty vocabulary and phrasing but skipped out on actual logic. originalism gives you certainty in interpreting law, but it's a certainty of an incredibly outdated way of thinking. --- that's just wrong, princedbf. <cite>PrinceDBF posted [p:876671125] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote><cite>PrinceDBF posted...</cite> <quote>originialism is just about the dumbest concept ever</quote> http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-judiciary/327298-critics-of-originalism-dont-know-their-history-or-founding</quote> that was a dumb article that tried to feign intelligent thought with lusty vocabulary and phrasing but skipped out on actual logic. originalism gives you certainty in interpreting law, but it's a certainty of an incredibly outdated way of thinking.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MattSFfrd 04/06/17 3:28:19 PM #22:	by the time Trump is out of office there will be only two liberal judges left, lol. what a great time to be alive. --- http://i.imgur.com/DHLvJ5Q.gif https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQy5giAUsAAUXXa.jpg <cite>MattSFfrd posted [p:876671460] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote>by the time Trump is out of office there will be only two liberal judges left, lol. what a great time to be alive.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lilORANG 04/06/17 3:31:33 PM #23:	Questionmarktarius posted... PrinceDBF posted... originialism is just about the dumbest concept ever http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-judiciary/327298-critics-of-originalism-dont-know-their-history-or-founding most people criticize judges who pretend to use originalism for their own politics, rather than the practice itself although it is kinda dumb in practice too. --- #FeelTheBern http://i.imgur.com/q5z4CUu.jpg http://i.imgur.com/6B9oFXh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/sy42Dlf.jpg <cite>lilORANG posted [p:876671689] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote><cite>PrinceDBF posted...</cite> <quote>originialism is just about the dumbest concept ever</quote> http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-judiciary/327298-critics-of-originalism-dont-know-their-history-or-founding</quote> most people criticize judges who pretend to use originalism for their own politics, rather than the practice itself although it is kinda dumb in practice too.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PrinceDBF 04/06/17 3:40:34 PM #24:	Gojak_v3 posted... PrinceDBF posted... originialism is just about the dumbest concept ever lol imagine thinking this. Especially since the liberal philosophy of interpreting the constitution is "whatever I feel like." lol whatever you say. if you identify as far left or far right, you're probably wrong on many things regardless. you're not going to undo every screw with the same kind of screwdriver. --- that's just wrong, princedbf. <cite>PrinceDBF posted [p:876672320] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>Gojak_v3 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>PrinceDBF posted...</cite> <quote>originialism is just about the dumbest concept ever</quote> lol imagine thinking this. Especially since the liberal philosophy of interpreting the constitution is "whatever I feel like." lol</quote> whatever you say. if you identify as far left or far right, you're probably wrong on many things regardless. you're not going to undo every screw with the same kind of screwdriver.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mal_Fet 04/06/17 3:56:20 PM #25:	The filibuster is dumb. Literally blocking a vote because a guy won't shut up. Good riddance. --- Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear. -George Orwell <cite>Mal_Fet posted [p:876673445] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote>The filibuster is dumb. Literally blocking a vote because a guy won't shut up. Good riddance.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
E32005 04/06/17 3:57:03 PM #26:	Mal_Fet posted... The filibuster is dumb. Literally blocking a vote because a guy won't shut up. Good riddance. you dont care when republicans do it. --- http://i.imgur.com/LAvnefi.gif http://i.imgur.com/6kW9fXL.gif <cite>E32005 posted [p:876673491] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mal_Fet posted...</cite> <quote>The filibuster is dumb. Literally blocking a vote because a guy won't shut up. Good riddance.</quote> you dont care when republicans do it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RebelElite791 04/06/17 3:57:57 PM #27:	100% guarantee Mal was probably shitposting about his hero Rand during his past filibusters --- http://i.imgur.com/MS5SvzN.gif https://i.imgur.com/ahQpG57.jpg <cite>RebelElite791 posted [p:876673548] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote>100% guarantee Mal was probably shitposting about his hero Rand during his past filibusters</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheVipaGTS 04/06/17 4:01:43 PM #28:	E32005 posted... Mal_Fet posted... The filibuster is dumb. Literally blocking a vote because a guy won't shut up. Good riddance. you dont care when republicans do it. He's just going to quote you and say "yes I did. I criticized them. I'm not a republican or a trump shill"...it's best to just ignore Mal. <cite>TheVipaGTS posted [p:876673800] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>E32005 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Mal_Fet posted...</cite> <quote>The filibuster is dumb. Literally blocking a vote because a guy won't shut up. Good riddance.</quote> you dont care when republicans do it.</quote> He's just going to quote you and say "yes I did. I criticized them. I'm not a republican or a trump shill"...it's best to just ignore Mal.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
E32005 04/06/17 4:03:04 PM #29:	TheVipaGTS posted... E32005 posted... Mal_Fet posted... The filibuster is dumb. Literally blocking a vote because a guy won't shut up. Good riddance. you dont care when republicans do it. He's just going to quote you and say "yes I did. I criticized them. I'm not a republican or a trump shill"...it's best to just ignore Mal. i know his gimmick. i just like to throw the shit back at him. he is quite terrible at maintaining it --- http://i.imgur.com/LAvnefi.gif http://i.imgur.com/6kW9fXL.gif <cite>E32005 posted [p:876673889] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheVipaGTS posted...</cite> <quote><cite>E32005 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Mal_Fet posted...</cite> <quote>The filibuster is dumb. Literally blocking a vote because a guy won't shut up. Good riddance.</quote> you dont care when republicans do it.</quote> He's just going to quote you and say "yes I did. I criticized them. I'm not a republican or a trump shill"...it's best to just ignore Mal.</quote> i know his gimmick. i just like to throw the shit back at him. he is quite terrible at maintaining it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unsugarized_Foo 04/06/17 4:11:44 PM #30:	In order to save the planet, only one man stands in the way. He's equipped with a mind of ideas, time, talking points, and an adult diaper. His name is 'Buster (D). --- "All I have is my balls and my word, and I don't break them for anyone!"-Tony Montana <cite>Unsugarized_Foo posted [p:876674504] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote>In order to save the planet, only one man stands in the way. He's equipped with a mind of ideas, time, talking points, and an adult diaper. His name is 'Buster (D).</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fart_Tzar 04/06/17 4:12:47 PM #31:	It's about time we got rid of the filibuster. Both sides have been bitching about it for years. Just because a republicans are getting rid of it, everyone getting all partisan politics up in here. --- 5820k (H100i) \| 32gb DDR4 \| Asus X99-A \| EVGA 980 SC \| 512gb 840 pro + 2gb WD Black \| Nvidia Surround \| Ducky Shine 5 <cite>Fart_Tzar posted [p:876674577] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote>It's about time we got rid of the filibuster. Both sides have been bitching about it for years. Just because a republicans are getting rid of it, everyone getting all partisan politics up in here.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheVipaGTS 04/06/17 4:14:31 PM #32:	Fart_Tzar posted... It's about time we got rid of the filibuster. Both sides have been bitching about it for years. Just because a republicans are getting rid of it, everyone getting all partisan politics up in here. No it's just calling out hypocrisy. Why didn't they try to get rid of it before? They had the opportunity to for awhile. They kept it because at the time it benefitted them. And you can say "but liberals would do it too!" And and they should be held to the same standards...but that isn't what happened here. Hold the ones who did it accountable. Don't say "they would have done it too!"...that just gives both sides more power to do shit like this. <cite>TheVipaGTS posted [p:876674696] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>Fart_Tzar posted...</cite> <quote>It's about time we got rid of the filibuster. Both sides have been bitching about it for years. Just because a republicans are getting rid of it, everyone getting all partisan politics up in here.</quote> No it's just calling out hypocrisy. Why didn't they try to get rid of it before? They had the opportunity to for awhile. They kept it because at the time it benefitted them. And you can say "but liberals would do it too!" And and they should be held to the same standards...but that isn't what happened here. Hold the ones who did it accountable. Don't say "they would have done it too!"...that just gives both sides more power to do shit like this.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fart_Tzar 04/06/17 4:17:13 PM #33:	We don't live in a perfect world. At least the fillibuster is going away. Take what positives you can from a situation. At this point people are crying because the people doing it have a little (r) next to their name. Politics isn't about winning or losing, it's about compromise. If you're incapable of this, you shouldn't be anywhere near the political realm. --- 5820k (H100i) \| 32gb DDR4 \| Asus X99-A \| EVGA 980 SC \| 512gb 840 pro + 2gb WD Black \| Nvidia Surround \| Ducky Shine 5 <cite>Fart_Tzar posted [p:876674857] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote>We don't live in a perfect world. At least the fillibuster is going away. Take what positives you can from a situation. At this point people are crying because the people doing it have a little (r) next to their name. Politics isn't about winning or losing, it's about compromise. If you're incapable of this, you shouldn't be anywhere near the political realm.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ChrisHansen59 04/06/17 4:17:46 PM #34:	Fart_Tzar posted... Politics isn't about winning or losing, it's about compromise. If you're incapable of this, you shouldn't be anywhere near the political realm. the Republicans sure did compromise on that Merrick Garland hearing --- http://i.imgtc.com/jZY2MqX.png <cite>ChrisHansen59 posted [p:876674904] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>Fart_Tzar posted...</cite> <quote>Politics isn't about winning or losing, it's about compromise. If you're incapable of this, you shouldn't be anywhere near the political realm.</quote> the Republicans sure did compromise on that Merrick Garland hearing</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Axiom 04/06/17 4:18:43 PM #35:	I'm shocked. Republicans already nuked the white house so might as well do the same to the senate <cite>Axiom posted [p:876674975] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote>I'm shocked. Republicans already nuked the white house so might as well do the same to the senate</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fart_Tzar 04/06/17 4:20:29 PM #36:	ChrisHansen59 posted... Fart_Tzar posted... Politics isn't about winning or losing, it's about compromise. If you're incapable of this, you shouldn't be anywhere near the political realm. the Republicans sure did compromise on that Merrick Garland hearing This argument falls flat, unless you're ok with both sides being scum because every so often one side is shit, then the other side goes "b-b-b-but these other guys did it, so it's totally ok, right??" Politics shouldn't be a race to the bottom, but you guys sure do a great job of making excuses for your favored sports team in doing so. --- 5820k (H100i) \| 32gb DDR4 \| Asus X99-A \| EVGA 980 SC \| 512gb 840 pro + 2gb WD Black \| Nvidia Surround \| Ducky Shine 5 <cite>Fart_Tzar posted [p:876675091] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>ChrisHansen59 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Fart_Tzar posted...</cite> <quote>Politics isn't about winning or losing, it's about compromise. If you're incapable of this, you shouldn't be anywhere near the political realm.</quote> the Republicans sure did compromise on that Merrick Garland hearing</quote> This argument falls flat, unless you're ok with both sides being scum because every so often one side is shit, then the other side goes "b-b-b-but these other guys did it, so it's totally ok, right??" Politics shouldn't be a race to the bottom, but you guys sure do a great job of making excuses for your favored sports team in doing so.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nomadic View 04/06/17 4:21:04 PM #37:	Ex-Kefiroth posted... Bad news. Kennedy is rumored to be retiring later this year I heard that rumor too. I would expect him to wait out Trump's term. RGB is in her 80's, she could go any day. --- {}\\{}(o){}\\//{}//=\\{})){}(< \\//{}{{-{}//\\{} {}xxxxxxxx{};;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;> <cite>Nomadic View posted [p:876675135] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>Ex-Kefiroth posted...</cite> <quote>Bad news. Kennedy is rumored to be retiring later this year</quote> I heard that rumor too. I would expect him to wait out Trump's term. RGB is in her 80's, she could go any day.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
3rd_Best_Master 04/06/17 4:21:13 PM #38:	Fart_Tzar posted... Politics isn't about winning or losing, it's about compromise. If you're incapable of this, you shouldn't be anywhere near the political realm. How is comprise even a necessity now that the filibuster is gone? What's there to compromise when the minority party might as well not even be there? --- Posted with GameRaven 3.2 <cite>3rd_Best_Master posted [p:876675139] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>Fart_Tzar posted...</cite> <quote>Politics isn't about winning or losing, it's about compromise. If you're incapable of this, you shouldn't be anywhere near the political realm.</quote> How is comprise even a necessity now that the filibuster is gone? What's there to compromise when the minority party might as well not even be there?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CruelBuffalo 04/06/17 4:21:14 PM #39:	ChrisHansen59 posted... Fart_Tzar posted... Politics isn't about winning or losing, it's about compromise. If you're incapable of this, you shouldn't be anywhere near the political realm. the Republicans sure did compromise on that Merrick Garland hearing <cite>CruelBuffalo posted [p:876675140] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>ChrisHansen59 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Fart_Tzar posted...</cite> <quote>Politics isn't about winning or losing, it's about compromise. If you're incapable of this, you shouldn't be anywhere near the political realm.</quote> the Republicans sure did compromise on that Merrick Garland hearing</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AlephZero 04/06/17 4:22:39 PM #40:	but republicans --- "There is value in segregation." - qwertyman2002 01001100 01010101 01000101 00100000 00110100 00110000 00110010 <cite>AlephZero posted [p:876675229] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote>but republicans</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fart_Tzar 04/06/17 4:23:47 PM #41:	3rd_Best_Master posted... How is comprise even a necessity now that the filibuster is gone? What's there to compromise when the minority party might as well not even be there? I'd make an argument saying in the long term getting rid of the weapon of shutting the gov't down is good, but it seems you would argue against it either way. It looks like we're done here. --- 5820k (H100i) \| 32gb DDR4 \| Asus X99-A \| EVGA 980 SC \| 512gb 840 pro + 2gb WD Black \| Nvidia Surround \| Ducky Shine 5 <cite>Fart_Tzar posted [p:876675298] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>3rd_Best_Master posted...</cite> <quote>How is comprise even a necessity now that the filibuster is gone? What's there to compromise when the minority party might as well not even be there? </quote> I'd make an argument saying in the long term getting rid of the weapon of shutting the gov't down is good, but it seems you would argue against it either way. It looks like we're done here.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Fart_Tzar 04/06/17 4:27:58 PM #43:	I wonder how many people ITT would be arguing on the other side of this when Harry Ried was going to get rid of it when the dems had a supermajority. --- 5820k (H100i) \| 32gb DDR4 \| Asus X99-A \| EVGA 980 SC \| 512gb 840 pro + 2gb WD Black \| Nvidia Surround \| Ducky Shine 5 <cite>Fart_Tzar posted [p:876675562] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote>I wonder how many people ITT would be arguing on the other side of this when Harry Ried was going to get rid of it when the dems had a supermajority.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lilORANG 04/06/17 4:29:10 PM #44:	Fart_Tzar posted... I wonder how many people ITT would be arguing on the other side of this when Harry Ried was going to get rid of it when the dems had a supermajority. there's sort of a difference between a side using it in bad faith to troll the current admin, and a side using it to preserve a stolen seat. --- #FeelTheBern http://i.imgur.com/q5z4CUu.jpg http://i.imgur.com/6B9oFXh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/sy42Dlf.jpg <cite>lilORANG posted [p:876675651] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>Fart_Tzar posted...</cite> <quote>I wonder how many people ITT would be arguing on the other side of this when Harry Ried was going to get rid of it when the dems had a supermajority.</quote> there's sort of a difference between a side using it in bad faith to troll the current admin, and a side using it to preserve a stolen seat.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RebelElite791 04/06/17 4:31:35 PM #45:	Fart_Tzar posted... I wonder how many people ITT would be arguing on the other side of this when Harry Ried was going to get rid of it when the dems had a supermajority. Reid invoked it after 79 appointments were filibustered. McConnell after 1. --- http://i.imgur.com/MS5SvzN.gif https://i.imgur.com/ahQpG57.jpg <cite>RebelElite791 posted [p:876675822] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>Fart_Tzar posted...</cite> <quote>I wonder how many people ITT would be arguing on the other side of this when Harry Ried was going to get rid of it when the dems had a supermajority.</quote> Reid invoked it after 79 appointments were filibustered. McConnell after 1.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mal_Fet 04/06/17 4:33:37 PM #46:	E32005 posted... Mal_Fet posted... The filibuster is dumb. Literally blocking a vote because a guy won't shut up. Good riddance. you dont care when republicans do it. In which specific instance do you think I defended the filibuster? TheVipaGTS posted... He's just going to quote you and say "yes I did. I criticized them. I'm not a republican or a trump shill"...it's best to just ignore Mal. It's almost like I don't let you strawman me and you don't like it, lol. --- Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear. -George Orwell <cite>Mal_Fet posted [p:876675963] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>E32005 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Mal_Fet posted...</cite> <quote>The filibuster is dumb. Literally blocking a vote because a guy won't shut up. Good riddance.</quote> you dont care when republicans do it.</quote> In which specific instance do you think I defended the filibuster? <cite>TheVipaGTS posted...</cite> <quote>He's just going to quote you and say "yes I did. I criticized them. I'm not a republican or a trump shill"...it's best to just ignore Mal.</quote> It's almost like I don't let you strawman me and you don't like it, lol.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kim Kusanagi 04/06/17 4:38:21 PM #47:	You don't understand what strawman means Mal. Just like the other day when you used the term circumstantial evidence without knowing what it means. --- Live to train. Train to fight. Fight to live. When you retire, think only on fighting. Take me away, I don't mind, but you better promise I'll be back in time! <cite>Kim Kusanagi posted [p:876676271] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote>You don't understand what strawman means Mal. Just like the other day when you used the term circumstantial evidence without knowing what it means.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mal_Fet 04/06/17 4:40:24 PM #48:	Kim Kusanagi posted... Just like the other day when you used the term circumstantial evidence without knowing what it means. Oh look, another lie. If it was just the other day, the topic must still be up, right? Give us the link. --- Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear. -George Orwell <cite>Mal_Fet posted [p:876676414] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kim Kusanagi posted...</cite> <quote>Just like the other day when you used the term circumstantial evidence without knowing what it means.</quote> Oh look, another lie. If it was just the other day, the topic must still be up, right? Give us the link.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ROD 04/06/17 4:41:50 PM #49:	Kim Kusanagi posted... You don't understand what strawman means Mal. Just like the other day when you used the term circumstantial evidence without knowing what it means. #REKT --- Nov. 3 = best day in Gamefaqs history! ~I don't have any alternate accounts~ Welcome to the Minus World!: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1247-the-minus-world <cite>ROD posted [p:876676490] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kim Kusanagi posted...</cite> <quote>You don't understand what strawman means Mal. Just like the other day when you used the term circumstantial evidence without knowing what it means.</quote> #REKT</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mal_Fet 04/06/17 4:46:48 PM #50:	ROD posted... Kim Kusanagi posted... You don't understand what strawman means Mal. Just like the other day when you used the term circumstantial evidence without knowing what it means. #REKT lol shut up ROD --- Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear. -George Orwell <cite>Mal_Fet posted [p:876676827] in Republican... [t:75205548]...</cite> <quote><cite>ROD posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Kim Kusanagi posted...</cite> <quote>You don't understand what strawman means Mal. Just like the other day when you used the term circumstantial evidence without knowing what it means.</quote> #REKT</quote> lol shut up ROD</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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