Dem Watch 2020

That was one of the cheery ones.  There another one where Bloomberg told an employee who got pregnant to "kill it".

That's just good advice.

And just like that Bloomberg has captured the Bullwinkle vote!

Any male over 50 probably said alot of sexist things in their lives.

That isn't true.

Any male over 50 probably said alot of sexist, racist, homophobic and otherwise offensive things in their lives.
So I wouldn't be shocked.

Fixed, because I personally remember the backlash to the political correctness movement back in the '80s or so when a lot of people went out of their way to offend as many people as possible.  "F* 'em if that can't take a joke" was a popular saying at the time.  Most grew out of it while a few didn't.

We're fucking doomed.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/politics/michael-bloomberg-women/

"It's a fucking baby!  All it does is eat and shit!  It doesn't know the difference between you and anyone else!  All you need is some black who doesn't even have to speak English to rescue it from a burning building!"  -Mike Bloomberg

I'm going to have to consider the possibility that Bloomberg might not be the lesser of two evils between him and Donald Trump.  Further research required.

I mean, Bloomberg was a democrat, then he became a republican, then he was an independent, and now he decided he is a democrat again. He doesn't care much, he just wants power, he's Trump but less dumb. It's gonna be an awesome choice if he gets the nomination (which I doubt, I still have some faith in democrat voters...). "Pick your favorite racist billionaire asshole from New York!".

It's gonna be Trump for most people btw. At least Trump has some sort of charisma.

Any male over 50 probably said alot of sexist things in their lives.
So I wouldn't be shocked.

This isn't just sexist. It's also racist and sociopathic.

I think my favorite is this:

On various occasions, Bloomberg commented "I'd do her", regarding certain women, some of whom were coworkers or employees. Bloomberg later said that by "do", he meant that he would have a personal relationship with the woman.

Lol ok.

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On various occasions, Bloomberg commented "I'd do her", regarding certain women, some of whom were coworkers or employees. Bloomberg later said that by "do", he meant that he would have a personal relationship with the woman.

That sound like something that every male who has gone through puberty has said or thought countless times.

Then again, I'm sure that most women have said or thought that about men (or even other women) too.

The way I see it, women are pigs too.  They just don't like to admit it. 

That sound like something that every male who has gone through puberty has said or thought countless times.

Βloomberg just now going through puberty would explain his height I guess.

We're fucking doomed.

Pretty much the only sentiment that has been swirling around in my head for months.

I can literally only envision 4 more years of MAGA at the rate/quality of the Dem opponents out there.

Quote from: Pezevenk on February 19, 2020, 10:24:57 AM

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On various occasions, Bloomberg commented "I'd do her", regarding certain women, some of whom were coworkers or employees. Bloomberg later said that by "do", he meant that he would have a personal relationship with the woman.

That sound like something that every male who has gone through puberty has said or thought countless times.

Then again, I'm sure that most women have said or thought that about men (or even other women) too.

The way I see it, women are pigs too.  They just don't like to admit it. 

Bloomberg would make a better president than Trump,  but then again so would my dog,  it's just that my dog doesn't have a few billion to spend on advertising.

I wish the dem candidates would save their attacks for Trump rather than each other...

I mean, Bloomberg was a democrat, then he became a republican, then he was an independent, and now he decided he is a democrat again. He doesn't care much, he just wants power, he's Trump but less dumb. It's gonna be an awesome choice if he gets the nomination (which I doubt, I still have some faith in democrat voters...). "Pick your favorite racist billionaire asshole from New York!".

It's gonna be Trump for most people btw. At least Trump has some sort of charisma.

Why is switching Parties such a big issue?
Should the premise not be to make a better country? Or do people not really give a crap if the place burns down so long their favorite party wins?

Quote from: Pezevenk on February 19, 2020, 10:23:00 AM

I mean, Bloomberg was a democrat, then he became a republican, then he was an independent, and now he decided he is a democrat again. He doesn't care much, he just wants power, he's Trump but less dumb. It's gonna be an awesome choice if he gets the nomination (which I doubt, I still have some faith in democrat voters...). "Pick your favorite racist billionaire asshole from New York!".

It's gonna be Trump for most people btw. At least Trump has some sort of charisma.

Why is switching Parties such a big issue?
Should the premise not be to make a better country? Or do people not really give a crap if the place burns down so long their favorite party wins?

Its the idea that ONLY their favorite party can make the country better.  The other party (there's only 2) is what causes the fires, even if they aren't in power.

 The other party (there's only 2) . . .

Over 50:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_parties_in_the_United_States

Quote from: Lorddave on February 20, 2020, 12:38:43 AM

 The other party (there's only 2) . . .

Over 50:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_parties_in_the_United_States

And every single one caucuses with one of the two major parties.  So while we have alot technically, its realistically only 2.  Hell, the political system is designed for only two.  Remember the Tea Party?  Republicans.

Quote from: Pezevenk on February 19, 2020, 10:23:00 AM

I mean, Bloomberg was a democrat, then he became a republican, then he was an independent, and now he decided he is a democrat again. He doesn't care much, he just wants power, he's Trump but less dumb. It's gonna be an awesome choice if he gets the nomination (which I doubt, I still have some faith in democrat voters...). "Pick your favorite racist billionaire asshole from New York!".

It's gonna be Trump for most people btw. At least Trump has some sort of charisma.

Why is switching Parties such a big issue?
Should the premise not be to make a better country? Or do people not really give a crap if the place burns down so long their favorite party wins?

Because the republicans have been hell bent on burning the place down for decades now. The Democrats too but supposedly less so.

I haven't seen the entire debate yet but apparently bloomberg did not do well.

This is interesting because supposedly he was preparing for weeks.  This makes me think that the people preparing him were afraid of pissing him off.

I haven't seen the entire debate yet but apparently bloomberg did not do well.

First Dem debate I watched.
He should just drop out. I almost felt sorry for him.
Dear in the headlights.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/pigeons-make-america-great-again-hats-glued-their-head-released-n1138556

Pigeons with 'Make America Great Again' hats glued to their heads released in Las Vegas
A group calling itself P.U.T.I.N., "Pigeons United To Interfere Now," claimed responsibility for the stunt with the MAGA-hat-wearing birds.

LAS VEGAS — Pigeons with tiny Make American Great Again hats glued to their heads were released in downtown Las Vegas this week in what appears to be a sarcastic statement of loyalty to President Donald Trump and a mock protest of Nevada's coming Democratic presidential caucuses.

A group calling itself P.U.T.I.N., Pigeons United To Interfere Now, claimed responsibility for the stunt. The pigeons were set loose Tuesday, according to the group.

We're definitely living in a simulation.

Makes sense to me,  Bernie is going to be an easy target for Trump.

https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house/watch/u-s-officials-told-bernie-sanders-that-russia-is-attempting-to-help-his-campaign-79174213595

Not sure how that makes him an easy target.

Not sure how that makes him an easy target.

Simple the Russians are setting him up.   For example, Russian trolls pretending to be "Bernie Bros"  generating outrage.

Quote from: Crouton on February 21, 2020, 07:29:22 PM

Not sure how that makes him an easy target.

Simple the Russians are setting him up.   For example, Russian trolls pretending to be "Bernie Bros"  generating outrage.

Maybe.  However when they say that Russia is attempting to help his campaign, we have no idea what that means.  Is it a few facebook ads?  Is it a massive effort to hack every voting machine?  Or are they reading the Secret and making a vision board?

Quote from: Crouton on February 21, 2020, 07:29:22 PM

Not sure how that makes him an easy target.

Simple the Russians are setting him up.   For example, Russian trolls pretending to be "Bernie Bros"  generating outrage.

I think Russia also likes to use the elections to divide America. The elections over the years have become far more toxic. It's not even about truth or policy anymore

Perhaps Russia isn't all that fussed who wins. Trump getting across the line may only be a secondary objective. The main one is to make the people of America hate each other. Regardless of who wins the election, all the bullshit flung throughout this year will ensure that America divides itself even further.

Quote from: JerkFace on February 21, 2020, 10:10:24 PM

Quote from: Crouton on February 21, 2020, 07:29:22 PM

Not sure how that makes him an easy target.

Simple the Russians are setting him up.   For example, Russian trolls pretending to be "Bernie Bros"  generating outrage.

I think Russia also likes to use the elections to divide America. The elections over the years have become far more toxic. It's not even about truth or policy anymore

Perhaps Russia isn't all that fussed who wins. Trump getting across the line may only be a secondary objective. The main one is to make the people of America hate each other. Regardless of who wins the election, all the bullshit flung throughout this year will ensure that America divides itself even further.

That is their goal.  And if America goes to civil war again, Russia can do anything it wants without worry.

Quote from: Crouton on February 21, 2020, 07:29:22 PM

Not sure how that makes him an easy target.

Simple the Russians are setting him up.   For example, Russian trolls pretending to be "Bernie Bros"  generating outrage.

Oh god not the Russian 11d chess again...

Quote from: JerkFace on February 21, 2020, 10:10:24 PM

Quote from: Crouton on February 21, 2020, 07:29:22 PM

Not sure how that makes him an easy target.

Simple the Russians are setting him up.   For example, Russian trolls pretending to be "Bernie Bros"  generating outrage.

Maybe.  However when they say that Russia is attempting to help his campaign, we have no idea what that means.  Is it a few facebook ads?  Is it a massive effort to hack every voting machine?  Or are they reading the Secret and making a vision board?

Seriously.  This is an important point in what this means.  If it's just a bunch of shitty facebook ads then I'm not going to waste my time worrying about it.

Quote from: Crouton on February 22, 2020, 12:04:34 AM

Quote from: JerkFace on February 21, 2020, 10:10:24 PM

Quote from: Crouton on February 21, 2020, 07:29:22 PM

Not sure how that makes him an easy target.

Simple the Russians are setting him up.   For example, Russian trolls pretending to be "Bernie Bros"  generating outrage.

Maybe.  However when they say that Russia is attempting to help his campaign, we have no idea what that means.  Is it a few facebook ads?  Is it a massive effort to hack every voting machine?  Or are they reading the Secret and making a vision board?

Seriously.  This is an important point in what this means.  If it's just a bunch of shitty facebook ads then I'm not going to waste my time worrying about it.

Memes make people more extreme.  And are often believed.

Memes make people more extreme.  And are often believed.

. . . by children and democrats.

Quote from: Crouton on February 22, 2020, 12:04:34 AM

Quote from: JerkFace on February 21, 2020, 10:10:24 PM

Quote from: Crouton on February 21, 2020, 07:29:22 PM

Not sure how that makes him an easy target.

Simple the Russians are setting him up.   For example, Russian trolls pretending to be "Bernie Bros"  generating outrage.

Maybe.  However when they say that Russia is attempting to help his campaign, we have no idea what that means.  Is it a few facebook ads?  Is it a massive effort to hack every voting machine?  Or are they reading the Secret and making a vision board?

Seriously.  This is an important point in what this means.  If it's just a bunch of shitty facebook ads then I'm not going to waste my time worrying about it.

It's a lot more subtle than a few facebook ads or memes,  it's weaponized social media.  They are very good at it and getting better all the time. 

Here's a test for you,  the next time you read something on-line that is outrageous,  and gets you hopping.  Stop reacting, go digging and see who is pulling your strings. 

Remember the facebook group called "Heart of Texas" they used to post anti-islamic stuff and anti-immigrant,  you know the stuff,  pro 2A, strong christian, and so it goes...  they heard an islamic group was organizing a rally in Houston so they organized an armed counter rally.   Guess what?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/democracy-post/wp/2017/10/17/how-the-russians-pretended-to-be-texans-and-texans-believed-them/

The sad truth is that Americans are gullible,  and the Russians know how to play the game better than anyone else at the moment.