Sex & Shenanigans

[aussiegeekygal]

As someone who comes from what is arguably the strongest democracy in the world due to three factors;
1. Healthy independent party representation
2. Mandatory voting
3. Rank choice voting
I can attest, America is an oligarchic hell.

 

[UnquietDreams]

For all you ‘Mericans out there …. With your two party system, do you feel that democracy is working or is it all a big dumpster fire?

Yes.

The last ten years would have been a great time for an actual 3rd party to make a valid attempt, but they can't be arsed.

 

[UnquietDreams]

Awwww poor girl.

It's rough on both of us. My ex refuses to deal with her on firework days, so I get the duty. Which means I miss out on the non-firework parts of the holiday as well. But I get to read, so ...

 

[Bry1313]

Yes.

The last ten years would have been a great time for an actual 3rd party to make a valid attempt, but they can't be arsed.

The binary nature of our elections makes a third party almost impossible. Winner take all elections aren’t great compared to proportional representation, and don’t get me started on the Electoral College.

 

[UnquietDreams]

The binary nature of our elections makes a third party almost impossible. Winner take all elections aren’t great compared to proportional representation, and don’t get me started on the Electoral College.

True but in 2016 the major parties ran the two candidates with the lowest positive polling numbers ever. It was a singular moment, and there was an actual chance for a third party to get any traction. Not winning, but real numbers. The three largest ran a man who wouldn't know foreign policy from pro wrestling, an anti-vaxer, and a man who made eating notebook paper look spicy.

And I quit politics.

 

[Bry1313]

True but in 2016 the major parties ran the two candidates with the lowest positive polling numbers ever. It was a singular moment, and there was an actual chance for a third party to get any traction. Not winning, but real numbers. The three largest ran a man who wouldn't know foreign policy from pro wrestling, an anti-vaxer, and a man who made eating notebook paper look spicy.

And I quit politics.

One party could run Stalin, the other party could run Pol Pot and each would still get 40% even if you had Lincoln running 3rd party.

 

[Qky75]

One party could run Stalin, the other party could run Pol Pot and each would still get 40% even if you had Lincoln running 3rd party

New red flag of the revolution with a smashed tomato under a boot and the motto: KETCHUP BITCH!!

 

[UnquietDreams]

One party could run Stalin, the other party could run Pol Pot and each would still get 40% even if you had Lincoln running 3rd party.

 

[Qky75]

Someone who's name I won't call out but their initials are @crazychemgirl decided potatoes wasn't trendy anymore and decided to do some shit stirring this morning.

 

[Bry1313]

New red flag of the revolution with a smashed tomato under a boot and the motto: KETCHUP BITCH!!

I don’t want to make this the politics thread so I’m not gonna state my politics, but I’m not middle ground. Also the first leader of the revolution always gets killed, so no thank you there as well.

 

[UnquietDreams]

New red flag of the revolution with a smashed tomato under a boot and the motto: KETCHUP BITCH!!

"Just Not on Fish Finger Sandwiches."

 

[Qky75]

I don’t want to make this the politics thread so I’m not gonna state my politics, but I’m not middle ground. Also the first leader of the revolution always gets killed, so no thank you there as well.

I just wanted to say ketchup bitch. I'll likely be saying it all day

 

[UnquietDreams]

I don’t want to make this the politics thread so I’m not gonna state my politics, but I’m not middle ground. Also the first leader of the revolution always gets killed, so no thank you there as well.

Trying to stay systemic rather than specific as well.

 

[aussiegeekygal]

You can't fix this from the top down. It needs to be from the bottom up. Third parties need to take root in local and state elections before they'll ever stand a chance of infiltrating federal spheres.

It can be done though. I'm still an optimistic believer (and I spend far too much time in DC with feds ... )

 

[Whiskeyjack]

I, too, am an optimistic believer.
Specifically, I'm optimistic that the lasagna I'm going to make for dinner tonight will be delicious. Even with the necessary cheeses (but also with a whole lot of meat in there to drown out the cheese flavor).

 

[aussiegeekygal]

Alright, last day

First off, WHY are stockings like this?!?

And the outfit du jour

I'm ready to go home!!

 

[Qky75]

Alright, last day

First off, WHY are stockings like this?!?

And the outfit du jour

I'm ready to go home!!

Over the top control top...lol wow...on the other hand....wow

 

[lavendersilk]

Alright, last day

First off, WHY are stockings like this?!?

I know. Do they make petite(short torso) ones? Probably not.

 

[LustfulIntentions2]

Alright, last day

First off, WHY are stockings like this?!?



And the outfit du jour



I'm ready to go home!!

You don't even need a bra with those!!

I mean, at least you know they are plenty stretchy?

 

[Bry1313]

Alright, last day

First off, WHY are stockings like this?!?

And the outfit du jour

I'm ready to go home!!

2 in 1 stocking/bra?

 

[crazychemgirl]

Alright, last day

First off, WHY are stockings like this?!?

And the outfit du jour

I'm ready to go home!!

Are you fun sized?

 

[johnsmith190812]

Are you fun sized?

 

[crazychemgirl]

So being as it’s Thanksgiving this weekend .., what is a better accoutrement to Turkey …

Gravy.
Cranberries
Both.

 

[crazychemgirl]

Also … what is a bigger red flag …


someone who doesn’t like dogs
someone who doesn’t like cats

 

[Bry1313]

So being as it’s Thanksgiving this weekend .., what is a better accoutrement to Turkey …

Gravy.
Cranberries
Both.

Gravy is a topping and cranberries are a side dish. Gravy goes on the turkey (and the potatoes and stuffing) and cranberries are next to them on the plate. Both are necessary.

Also