Hmmm...Sounds like we have to choose between necessary medical care for the citizens and hundreds of billions in annual profits for the corporations.

This story is packed. This story has everything:

And if all of these strategies fail, then a nice sharp elbow to the temple usually cuts an annoying conversation short right quick.

Not sure there is a “most of America” any more.

The decision seems to have been inspired by Trump’s visit to Panama City, FL earlier this month, when he promised to give the state $448 million for Hurricane Michael recovery efforts.

This is a comment from the Splinter AOC/Biden feud thread. Frankly, I thought this was a bit idealistic, as I’m 50, and the hopeful “children are our future/kids are alright” trope is well worn, and...(cough, cough) dubious!

IMO.

Despite what some in the online left may think, Obama is by far the most popular Democratic figure—both generally, and particularly with the actual base who votes in the primaries.

Lifelong coffee and caffeine addict here. At one time I was up to 12-cups a day. (I know.)

...and then cry about how they where right and nobody else understands.

By strict definition, no.

Fuck Joe Biden.

“So? What’s the big deal?”

Note: This was in reply to the comment about all US Presidents being war criminals. I realize this is an old thread with a ton of posts.

related:

We (America) are usually okay with dictators as long as we have business ties with them.

Okay, true. And that’s why I starred it.

Dennis may have been making a bold and powerful statement here; a statement about the anomaly of capitalism, the emptiness of collecting “stuff” to impress fellow superficial travelers that one may encounter along our spiritual journey on this short time on this giant rock.

The variable of race does overlap quite a lot with the powerful/powerless framework, agreed.

I know, I know.