American Politics 4.0 - Orangeyou Glad He’s Back?

[missdpuck]

I keep thinking that “thank you for your attention/assistance whatever is a movie quote, but I can’t find it so no idea.

Someone said Dr Strangelove, which is great to rewatch at this time of course.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by missdpuck

I keep thinking that “thank you for your attention/assistance whatever is a movie quote, but I can’t find it so no idea.

Someone said Dr Strangelove, which is great to rewatch at this time of course.

The only times I've ever seen that phrase uttered was by attention seeking incels at work, just complete failures of adult human beings by any metric

[missdpuck]

At my old job we were always getting all these “warnings”, so we made these fake PSA signs “Another Warning!” It was hilarious.

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

Just as predicted. What a communist country.

Or it's the predictable end game for democracies when capitalism is allowed and even encouraged to run rampant and the wealthy elite few end up running the government and country, tuning the various "checks and balances" for their own benefit while transfering the wealth of the majority to themselves slowly but surely. Give the masses freedom of speech, along with the right to protest knowing none of it will change anything.

[nfotiu]

Originally Posted by ResAlien

I like how the people choosing a brown Muslim just to run for NY Mayor has every major media outlet losing their minds while the coverage of the political assassinations in Minnesota lasted about as long weak fart in a strong windstorm. Can't figure out why. Spose it will forever remain a mystery

Oh but when one CEO got smoked they hunted Luigi down like Seal Team 6 and trotted him around like Hannibal lecter. Funny how that works.

Where is this happening? I get most of my news from left of center major sources, and see a few articles about the Minnesota lawmakers today and nothing about NYC Mayor election.

[Swift]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

The only times I've ever seen that phrase uttered was by attention seeking incels at work, just complete failures of adult human beings by any metric

His tweets that end with that sentence usually have far less random capitalisation than usual so I always figured someone else on his team writes those ones. That Steven Cheung chode has always been my assumption, so you might be right with loser incel types.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by activeStick

Or it's the predictable end game for democracies when capitalism is allowed and even encouraged to run rampant and the wealthy elite few end up running the government and country, tuning the various "checks and balances" for their own benefit while transfering the wealth of the majority to themselves slowly but surely. Give the masses freedom of speech, along with the right to protest knowing none of it will change anything.

Yep, this about sums it up. America is done. What's left is how the pieces fall apart and how they affect us here in Canada and in the US.

It's funny because me and a friend of mine had "joking" plans about where to go in rural Alberta if society went south suddenly. We have an amazing "prepper" plan of where to meet, what we've accumulated (bought a bunch of stuff while drunk) and who's coming and how we'd get there if technology ceases.

It seemed so silly and fun at the time a few years ago. But at this point we've got a network of 20+ people that have a group, a spot and major supplies and an understanding to head to a specific spot west of Calgary if things suddenly took a turn and technology and supplies were gone for the average person. What used to be goofy has now turned to a bit of comfort.

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by jayswin

Yep, this about sums it up. America is done. What's left is how the pieces fall apart and how they affect us here in Canada and in the US.

It's funny because me and a friend of mine had "joking" plans about where to go in rural Alberta if society went south suddenly. We have an amazing "prepper" plan of where to meet, what we've accumulated (bought a bunch of stuff while drunk) and who's coming and how we'd get there if technology ceases.

It seemed so silly and fun at the time a few years ago. But at this point we've got a network of 20+ people that have a group, a spot and major supplies and an understanding to head to a specific spot west of Calgary if things suddenly took a turn and technology and supplies were gone for the average person. What used to be goofy has now turned to a bit of comfort.

20 more people to Canmore!

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

20 more people to Canmore!

Start growing your beard and top knot, jayswin! If you can work on fostering a holier-than-thou do0sh vibe, it's a big help. Toss in some cross country ski roller blade things and scoot around like you own the place and you'll fit right in.

Bonus points if you call Calgarians 'weekend warriors' while rolling your eyes and shaking your head.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

20 more people to Canmore!

Originally Posted by Sliver

Start growing your beard and top knot, jayswin! If you can work on fostering a holier-than-thou do0sh vibe, it's a big help. Toss in some cross country ski roller blade things and scoot around like you own the place and you'll fit right in.

Bonus points if you call Calgarians 'weekend warriors' while rolling your eyes and shaking your head.

Yeah, Canmore would be the last place we'd go. We're nicely settled away from civilization but accessible for decent vehicles. We have maps, plans and a reandaveau if all electronics suddenly go down, and a group that consists of hunters, chefs, experienced hikers etc. And best of all, it's all awesome people. If any wants to join the group let me know.

[BigThief]

lmao even in the American politics thread Silver is triggered hard by just the presence of Canmore.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Start growing your beard and top knot, jayswin! If you can work on fostering a holier-than-thou do0sh vibe, it's a big help. Toss in some cross country ski roller blade things and scoot around like you own the place and you'll fit right in.

Bonus points if you call Calgarians 'weekend warriors' while rolling your eyes and shaking your head.

In the Pass they are called “Citi-ots.”

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by troutman

In the Pass they are called “Citi-ots.”

nope we aren't letting that be a thing.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by BigThief

lmao even in the American politics thread Silver is triggered hard by just the presence of Canmore.

"triggered hard"

You are truly unlikeable lol.

[DownInFlames]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

nope we aren't letting that be a thing.

Why not? You can call them Pass Holes.

[the-rasta-masta]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

nope we aren't letting that be a thing.

It’s been a thing for 100 years.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by the-rasta-masta

It’s been a thing for 100 years.

Everything that has a beginning has an end

[Fuzz]

Speaking of holes...

The Trump administration has codified its efforts to strip some Americans of their US citizenship in a recently published justice department memo that directs attorneys to prioritize denaturalization for naturalized citizens who commit certain crimes.

The memo, published on 11 June, calls on attorneys in the department to institute civil proceedings to revoke a person’s United States citizenship if an individual either “illegally procured” naturalization or procured naturalization by “concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation”.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/...e_iOSApp_Other

Trump has the opportunity to do the funniest thing possible here. Revoke Musk's citizenship. Shouldn't be hard, since his brother admitted they were in the US illegally, and all the evidence supports that.

The directive gives justice department attorneys wider discretion on when to pursue denaturalization, including in instances of lying on immigration forms, cases where there is financial fraud or medical fraud against the US or against private individuals; and cases referred by a US attorney’s office or in connection with pending criminal charges.

Elon lied about his visa status.


https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/28/us/el...ngton-post-cec

[BigThief]

Originally Posted by Sliver

"triggered hard"

You are truly unlikeable lol.

You're actually a big fan of mine you just don't like when I make fun of you a little

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by BigThief

You're actually a big fan of mine you just don't like when I make fun of you a little

My fangirling over you comes and goes, it's true.