Brassmouth
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iknorite? Explaining it around here feels as tedious and painstaking as the chapter in "Man, Economy, And State" where Murray takes the time to break down all the definitions and etymologies of "monopoly".

Toobs or it didn't happen.

I'm right there with you. I'd +rep you if I could.

You forgot "vote often."

This sounds an aweful lot like the promises Republicans made back in 1994 when they were basically begging Americans to give them control of both houses in spite of the fact that they'd just stabbed us in the back by collaborating in the passage of both the 94 assault weapons ban and the Brady Act, the latter they went so far as to engage in late night holiday sessions in order to help rewrite the bill to include the instant background check, rendering it de facto federal registration of all new gun sales. They got their wish. Big red wave in today's terms. Majorities in both houses. How many of the promises above did they actually keep, among many others? NONE. NADA. ZIP. A BIG FAT ZERO. Typical. Go Republicans.

Cool, I've never followed Bellator, but love Feodor. Post toobz when they're up, plz. :)

Or Trump made it official government policy.

One authoritarian sounds very much like another. At least we're not getting stabbed in the back by the "left wing nuts."

Better to be ignored by bloodthirsty individuals so filled with hate and rage they've lost all sense of reason or prportion, methinks.

Ignore him till the time comes to throw him out of a helicopter, right?

Now THAT'S some "American exceptionalism" right there! I'd +rep you if I could.

He's been doing this right along. Copsucking on a truly epic scale, more military weapons to and militarizatiom of the police, encouraging cops to be tougher and rougher with suspects. Cheerleading universal surveillance. A true "law and order" authoritarian. Trump is an authoritarian "strong man" in the same vein as those the people in banana republics south of the border are stereotypically accused of favoring. And, judging by their reactions to his actions, that's exactly what most Trump supporters want.

Really beginning to feel like the season toady! :D Chilly breeze this evenin' and pitch dark by 6:15-ish.

Nice bump! It doesn't feel like autumn here till next month, so I'd forgotten about this thread. :/ Kurwa.

So, THIS is one of those "better deals" we're constantly being told we can rely upon Trump to deliver? THIS is "moving the ball in the right direction"? THIS is Trump being "something different"? Sure feels a lot like the same old rape we've all seen a thousand times before. And Trump supporters would have us bend over, grab our ankles and say "Thank you sir! May I have another?"

Well thank you Nostradamus for that edifying glimpse into what is sure to be a bright future. But even if your attempt at prognostication proves correct, and past experience tends to indicate that the reverse is more likely, it does precisely NOTHING to exonerate Trump for his actions on this matter. Trump used the bully pulpit of the presidency to promote a ban on not only bump stocks, but a whole category of firearms accessories, as well as to promote other gun laws. Trump directed hi AG to do whatever was necessary to get it done, through executive fiat no less. Now we're told that we're weeks from it coming to pass, and Trump is working with Congress on " 'a lot of different things' regarding gun legislation." That's usually Washington speak for BOHICA.

I HAZ A NEW LIFESKILL-SPINACH LASANGNE. IT'S COOKING NAO. HOPEFULLY IT TURNS OUT NICELY. :D ALSO USED MY ZUCCHINI HASH BROWN MAKING LIFESKILL.

ROTFL! I'd +rep you if I could.

Haven't you heard? According to many around here this is some sort of major victory for the cause of liberty. I'm sure we'll all feel a whole lot more free while languishing in some hellhole like Gitmo for our crimes against the state. Between waterboardings, of course.

+rep @ OP :D

The swamp confirms another swamp dweller? Shocking.

Ah yes. The same kinds of rationalizations and justifications for evil acts I've been hearing from round-heeled compromisers and collaborators within the so-called "liberty movement" for over half a century now. Spare me.