U.S. politics isolation tank

[Keroin]

Couple of friends of mine went to the Rally To Restore Sanity and/or Fear. After seeing their photos and hearing the stories, I wish I would've gone.

I'm not even American and I wanted to go!

 

[intothewoods]

Yeah, I read that article. Very interested in that era. I'm reading a book called "The Triumph of Conservatism" which shows that the Progressive agenda at the turn of the century was largely driven by industrialists who were looking for ways to shut out competition. It makes me want to know more about Roosevelt and the Gilded Age in general.

I think it started farther back than Clinton. At least Carter, who appointed Paul Volcker.

I'll have to check that out. Right after I finish the sucktastic sequel to the Girl With a Dragon Tatoo.

I'm not even American and I wanted to go!

Whoa - just because we want to behave sanely doesn't mean we want to let go of our perfectly rational fear of a Canadian invasion!

Ha ha ha. I am weirdly amused by faux anti-Canadian humor.

 

[rosco rathbone]

I'll have to check that out. Right after I finish the sucktastic sequel to the Girl With a Dragon Tatoo.

Eh, don't bother, it's extremely dry.

Read "Nixonland" if you want very informative history that sucks you in like a good novel.

 

[intothewoods]

Eh, don't bother, it's extremely dry.

Read "Nixonland" if you want very informative history that sucks you in like a good novel.

I have to stop reading or watching anything about Nixon or that time period. I've even read Haldeman's diaries which are just riveting (kidding). It's like a crack addiction.

 

[rosco rathbone]

I have to stop reading or watching anything about Nixon or that time period. I've even read Haldeman's diaries which are just riveting (kidding). It's like a crack addiction.

If you are really into that period and you haven't read the Perlstein book, you have to read it.

 

[intothewoods]

If you are really into that period and you haven't read the Perlstein book, you have to read it.

Fine, twist my arm! I actually hadn't read much in the last couple of years, but then I was watching this documentary on Daniel Ellsberg and started salivating a little.

 

[Keroin]

Whoa - just because we want to behave sanely doesn't mean we want to let go of our perfectly rational fear of a Canadian invasion!

Ha ha ha. I am weirdly amused by faux anti-Canadian humor.

When we invade...and we will...we'll make sure to bring gifts of maple syrup and we'll wipe the snow off our boots first. Promise.

 

[intothewoods]

When we invade...and we will...we'll make sure to bring gifts of maple syrup and we'll wipe the snow off our boots first. Promise.

Hmmm, make it maple syrup candies and you might have yourself a deal!

 

[rosco rathbone]

Fine, twist my arm! I actually hadn't read much in the last couple of years, but then I was watching this documentary on Daniel Ellsberg and started salivating a little.

Yeah, there's a lot about the Pentagon Papers in it. The main centerpiece is the events of 1968: riots, assassinations, crazy conventions.

I think it's the best book of history I ever read. Definitely as far as understanding the rise of the right.

 

[intothewoods]

Yeah, there's a lot about the Pentagon Papers in it. The main centerpiece is the events of 1968: riots, assassinations, crazy conventions.

I think it's the best book of history I ever read. Definitely as far as understanding the rise of the right.

Hawt.

 

[midwestyankee]

Those who will want to explain away the likely transfer of some congressional seats from the Democrats to the Republicans as a "referendum on President Obama" will have to first explain why it is that in every election since 1950, shifts in Congressional balance of power have reflected similar shifts in state legislatures in almost perfect synchrony.

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[WriterDom]

Those who will want to explain away the likely transfer of some congressional seats from the Democrats to the Republicans as a "referendum on President Obama" will have to first explain why it is that in every election since 1950, shifts in Congressional balance of power have reflected similar shifts in state legislatures in almost perfect synchrony.

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America fucking loves Obama. Hell, we haven't counted the votes yet, dude. I expect him to do better than George W. Bush in 2002. Don't give up the ship yet. There is still time to vote!

 

[rosco rathbone]

America fucking loves Obama. Hell, we haven't counted the votes yet, dude. I expect him to do better than George W. Bush in 2002. Don't give up the ship yet. There is still time to vote!

Lol @ WD breaking balls.

 

[rosco rathbone]

Hawt.

Come to find out you're a history geek. Who knew.

 

[midwestyankee]

America fucking loves Obama. Hell, we haven't counted the votes yet, dude. I expect him to do better than George W. Bush in 2002. Don't give up the ship yet. There is still time to vote!

You've been calling this a referendum on Obama for three months, WD. Cut the shit and discuss like a man.

 

[WriterDom]

You've been calling this a referendum on Obama for three months, WD. Cut the shit and discuss like a man.

Hells bells, I can't even spell referendum.

Go rent a couple of movies. The sun will come up tomorrow.

 

[intothewoods]

Forgive me for posting this but I can't believe you're all arguing about something petty like politics when the question of female ejaculate -- pee or no -- has not been resolved in Talk.

 

[00Syd]

Forgive me for posting this but I can't believe you're all arguing about something petty like politics when the question of female ejaculate -- pee or no -- has not been resolved in Talk.

lolz.

 

[intothewoods]

Come to find out you're a history geek. Who knew.

A little bit but I'm really a freak for the late 60s. I think it's because my parents made it sound so amazing. And then I don't know what it is about Nixon and Watergate. I can't get enough. The Nixon tapes are the best. Actually, LBJ's tapes are pretty awesome too. A close third are the Monica Lewinsky - Linda Tripp tapes. A great listen for new interns in DC.

 

[JMohegan]

Looks like the guy who always has to play the Nazi in his war games lost. Sucks to be him.

 

[BiBunny]

Saw this on my Facebook feed and thought of everyone who likes politics more than I do. It may be old as the hills for all I know, but it's the first time I've ever seen it. What The Fuck Has Obama Done?

 

[JMohegan]

Forgive me for posting this but I can't believe you're all arguing about something petty like politics when the question of female ejaculate -- pee or no -- has not been resolved in Talk.

Ha. It's actually a good night to discuss the absurd.


ETA - BiBunny, nice link.

 

[Netzach]

Why the fuck are we so slooooow. Results nao please old ladies up north.

CNN has spun Oberstar's race as him losing, but the early reporting from 8 shows a likely win. I'll be very surprised if I wake up with an Emmer headache. God I want to bitchslap John King who's looking ancient and talking like a man coked for the night.

And I think Christine O'Donnell will be a referendum on the tea party more than Rand Paul will. Most of the US bears more resemblance to DE than KY.

confidential to the 41 percent of normal people held hostage in MN 6 - MOVE there's nothing in St Cloud that's not here. I'm beginning to think they're electing her just for the potential for good TV parody.

 

[Netzach]

Those who will want to explain away the likely transfer of some congressional seats from the Democrats to the Republicans as a "referendum on President Obama" will have to first explain why it is that in every election since 1950, shifts in Congressional balance of power have reflected similar shifts in state legislatures in almost perfect synchrony.

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they were vomiting out that this was unheard of in 60 years on CNN, but I don't remember what, I think someone losing the house before the second term or something?

Massive congressional clusterfuck is pretty much biz as usual. I just think I want to find a bunker and drink scotch with Paul Krugman for the next 4 years.

 

[Netzach]

Amusing anecdote:

I may be too stupid to vote. I filled in all those judges on the reverse, you know the candidates with no one running against. I'm sitting there with this little carpal tunnel coloring book rather than leaving anything blank. Tempted to write in my cat, but I get through it. M is like "you dork, you can leave them blank" Really? Are you sure it will read it right?