Political Roundtable Part XII

closg00 · Post #861 » by **closg00** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 5:49 pm

Watch Trump pinch Melanie's fingers at the debate when she goes to hold his hand.

Post #862 » by **montestewart** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 6:06 pm

Notice the way the "secret service agent" on the right (Next to Melania Trump) is holding his hand the entire time, as if it's not really a hand but some sort of multi-function weapon, perhaps similar to Predator technology?

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Post #863 » by **montestewart** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 6:15 pm

Watch on YouTube

closg00 · Post #864 » by **closg00** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 6:54 pm

montestewart wrote:Notice the way the "secret service agent" on the right (Next to Melania Trump) is holding his hand the entire time, as if it's not really a hand but some sort of multi-function weapon, perhaps similar to Predator technology?

Watch on YouTube

Weird!!! The right arm is clearly fake, underneath he's got an Uzi ready to go in split second, that seems plausible.

gtn130 · Post #865 » by **gtn130** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 7:30 pm

FAKE NEWS!

Post #866 » by **nate33** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 7:41 pm

closg00 wrote:Watch Trump pinch Melanie's fingers at the debate when she goes to hold his hand.

Watch on YouTube

I gotta admit that there sure does seem to be some tension between Melania and Trump. It's a huge stretch to assume abuse, but there may not be much love left in the relationship and it's now only being kept up for appearances.

Or perhaps it's simply that they just had a fight over the color of the drapes.

AFM · Post #867 » by **AFM** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 8:00 pm

Anyone smarter than me have an opinion of Trump's SCOTUS pick?

I need someone to tell me what to think, and Alex Jones hasn't made a video yet.

Post #868 » by **montestewart** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 8:07 pm

AFM wrote:Anyone smarter than me have an opinion of Trump's SCOTUS pick?

I need someone to tell me what to think, and Alex Jones hasn't made a video yet.

Seems ideologically like a near straight up Scalia replacement, based on his published comments, but I don't know how their rulings line up. Republicans probably love him. Some Democrats likely still feel like this was Obama's appointment to make, and Trump could have extended an olive branch by nominating Obama's choice, Merrick Garland, widely characterized as a judicial moderate. But to the winners go the spoils, eh? I assume Gorsuch will be confirmed eventually.

Post #869 » by **montestewart** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 8:08 pm

montestewart wrote:
AFM wrote:Anyone smarter than me have an opinion of Trump's SCOTUS pick?

I need someone to tell me what to think, and Alex Jones hasn't made a video yet.

Seems ideologically like a near straight up Scalia replacement, based on his published comments, but I don't know how their rulings line up. Republicans probably love him. Some Democrats likely still feel like this was Obama's appointment to make, and Trump could have extended an olive branch by nominating Obama's choice, Merrick Garland, widely characterized as a judicial moderate. But to the winners go the spoils, eh? I assume Gorsuch will be confirmed eventually.

PS: Sorry, you're smarter than Alex Jones. Funnier too.

gtn130 · Post #870 » by **gtn130** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 8:35 pm

AFM wrote:Anyone smarter than me have an opinion of Trump's SCOTUS pick?

I need someone to tell me what to think, and Alex Jones hasn't made a video yet.

It's the GOP's pick, 100%

Induveca · Post #871 » by **Induveca** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 10:14 pm

Post #872 » by **montestewart** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 10:24 pm

Good planning

Induveca · Post #873 » by **Induveca** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 10:26 pm

montestewart wrote:Good planning

Very objective planning at that!

AFM · Post #874 » by **AFM** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 10:30 pm

Stop Richard Pryor?

payitforward · Post #875 » by **payitforward** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 10:31 pm

Zonkerbl wrote:
nate33 wrote:
Zonkerbl wrote:No, Trump is flat out wrong about trade.

We have been doing it wrong though. For society to really benefit, the winners have to compensate the losers.

What we need is unfettered trade and MORE SOCIALISM. Or fund the trade adjustment assistance program. One of those.

Yeah, but high amounts of wealth distribution doesn't work either. The recipients lose their work ethic and morale, and descend into despair and drug abuse.

Haha god your mind is twisted with prejudice and bias.

First of all what the hell with the tired old stereotypes about ethics and drug abuse? You sound like my sister.

Second, just because ALL YOU IDIOTS don't know how to implement wealth distribution in a way that doesn't distort incentives is YOUR PROBLEM.

Unconditional cash transfers to workers in sectors that qualify. No conditions on finding a job, nothing. Everybody who asks for it gets it, no questions asked, no STUPID JUDGEMENTS ABOUT HOW UNETHICAL AND DESPAIRING THEY ARE.

Yay, welcome back Zonk!!!! :rockon:

pcbothwel · Post #876 » by **pcbothwel** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 10:38 pm

montestewart wrote:
AFM wrote:Anyone smarter than me have an opinion of Trump's SCOTUS pick?

I need someone to tell me what to think, and Alex Jones hasn't made a video yet.

Seems ideologically like a near straight up Scalia replacement, based on his published comments, but I don't know how their rulings line up. Republicans probably love him. Some Democrats likely still feel like this was Obama's appointment to make, and Trump could have extended an olive branch by nominating Obama's choice, Merrick Garland, widely characterized as a judicial moderate. But to the winners go the spoils, eh? I assume Gorsuch will be confirmed eventually.

It's Scalia's seat, so I had no doubt it was going to an constitutional originalist. I think there is a good chance he goes with a more moderate pick when Ginsberg hangs it up. Still conservative, but more moderate.

AFM · Post #877 » by **AFM** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 10:45 pm

Real shame you can't put a former moderator or administrator on ignore. Getting real phukking tired of the "ALL YOU IDIOTS" and "I'M A PROFESSIONAL ECONOMIST, WITH A PHD", in every. phukking. post. You remind me of my mom's uncle, who mailed her a copy of his phd diploma with a letter saying "call me 'Dr.", not "Mr."'. Dr. Douchebag.
Newsflash: no one cares you went to sleep away camp for adults and got a PhD in the easiest major there is. Congratulations, you extended your adolescence into your late 20's. Please stop with the appeals to authority, because I can't ignore you, and your unbearable posts.

closg00 · Post #878 » by **closg00** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 10:49 pm

closg00 wrote:Watch Trump pinch Melanie's fingers at the debate when she goes to hold his hand.

Watch on YouTube

Shocker, Melania will probably stay in NYC. Hopefully she will gain in strength and confidence while away from her sweet husband.
http://nypost.com/2017/02/01/melania-trump-might-not-move-to-the-white-house/

verbal8 · Post #879 » by **verbal8** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 11:31 pm

montestewart wrote:
Benjammin wrote:I guess we need to rewrite that old, outdated, musty thinking: "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." No pursuit needed, just passively wait for happiness to be delivered to you. Where do I sign up for that deal?

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Is that one of Trump's programs? Cool!

Only corporations or the already very rich are eligible.

AFM · Post #880 » by **AFM** » Thu Feb 2, 2017 1:25 am

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