Everybody has blind spots man, including you. Everybody makes mistakes, and if Kaines biggest mistake is being inadequately woke as a teen in the 70s, perhaps he should get a pass. Its also worth keeping in mind that, when 2050 rolls around, a bunch of snot-nosed college kids are gonna label you and I both as…

The serious topic in question being Tim Kaine’s blind spots regarding racism in Kansas in the mid 70s? Not his participation in it, mind you, but his lack of awareness of it as a teen? That’s important to you? Jesus dude, get a hobby

And I’m aware that nobody here is defending racism. Neither me, nor any other commenters, nor Tim Kaine. I’m also aware that your overwhelming sense of outrage is grossly misplaced and, frankly, awfully fucking embarrassing. With everything going on in the world, you choose to spend your time getting worked into a…

He hasnt sunk himself. If you’d care to take your blinders off for a few minutes and read the room, you’d notice that the only people wringing their hands over this are you and our esteemed author. Nobody else cares, and even a cursory glance at the comments reveals as much:

There's a big difference between a boilerplate statement about broken trust and calling somebody a racist, especially in politics, and particularly when the disgraced is a member of your own party. Admitting a colleague is racist (and think of the Fox News headline: "Senator Kaine admits Democratic Party is racist")…

Are you serious? Are you aware that Northam is a Democrat, as well as the candidate that Kaine endorsed? Admitting you endorsed a racist is typically a bad look for politicians

Jesus, cut the guy some slack. You think anybody in Virginia politics wants to talk about blackface right now? He’d rather have multiple root canals done than discuss this stuff, especially when he’s never worn it. Besides, if he says “I didnt wear blackface cuz Im not racist,” the obvious follow-up question is “Do…

What in the actual fuck is the point of this piece? He never wore blackface, but his reasons why arent sufficiently compelling for you?

“Just seems like too big of a coincidence to be true...”

“Centrism” is the platform Democrats adopt when they find themselves running for office in swing states. Selling progressive policies to voters in liberal enclaves like NYC is a lot easier than it is in Arizona...

Ive been a professional firefighter for 15 years, the last five of those in a major metropolitan area with legal weed and a homeless population that’s quadrupled in the past four years. Everything I wrote has happened to me since moving to Denver five years ago.

Complaining about homelessness doesnt make you a part of the problem. I cant believe I even have to say that...

Im not saying people should or shouldnt help. Buy a homeless man a sandwich, or put a family up in a motel for a night. Ive done both those things. Im saying that most people arent eager to support someone else’s poor choices in life, and using drugs is still a choice...

You’re right, HamNo’s piece is about their stories. Your comment (to paraphrase) about it being unfortunate that drug-free homeless have to identify themselves as such, as if addicts deserve no help, is what I was commenting on. 

Asthma and diabetes are also diseases, yet somehow those sufferers are able to show up to work most days. Hell, most alcoholics (approx 40 million Americans at last talley) are able to hold down jobs. If you want to give a homeless drug addict money, go right ahead, but you are better off buying him a turkey sandwich

Perhaps people are just more willing to give when they dont believe their money is gonna go straight towards somebody’s drug habit?

She met with Abbas Hamideh at a dinner party shortly after her swearing in. He’s responsible for a few juicy quotes, though whether they are extremist depends on your politics:

Proposing other union members go on a strike which you have no intention of joining is never a good idea, period. Full stop. Theres an ocean of difference between supporting another union’s choice to strike, and unilaterally advocating they do what you yourself are unwilling to do. That’s called “leading from the…

He’s been a union member for 3.5 years, so he’s totally in a position to lecture other union members about what’s best for them. Totally.

To which most gun owners would reply, “Fuck off, you coward. Your problem is that you’re scared of guns, and as such, you’re really gonna have a hard time taking my gun from me. But by all means, keep whining about them—given that the Supreme Court is gonna lean conservative for decades to come, whining is all you…