I dated a person who lied constantly, and it took me years to realize it wasn’t just everyone else she lied to, it was me, too! It was so much easier to rationalize away her behavior than it was to confront it.

They’ve already practiced the emotional response, so the whole hoopla doesn’t need to be repeated - just say “crisis actor” and they go “oh yeah, like Sandy Hook? Carry on then.” It doesn’t have to make sense, it just has to feel a little better than the truth.

He’s so rich he’s literally asking for ideas on how to spend his money, while his employees can’t survive without government aid. This is what happens when you let the free market determine what people are worth.

“The DACA program — which provides work permits and myriad government benefits to illegal immigrants en masse — is clearly unlawful.”

I think there are reasonable arguments to be made about whether it’s the best solution to the problem, but I absolutely agree that the people taking it as some kind of personal affront are embarrassing.

Copypasta from my reply above:

The halo tested better against big debris, and the decision was made that something like a wheel and tire were more likely to cause harm than something small that could fit through the gap. There were also concerns that a dirty/rainy windscreen would actually be worse for visibility.

He doesn’t need an excuse, he drives for Ferrari

Spoiler alert?? Just kidding!

Top sheet, fleece blanket, fleece blanket, fleece blanket. I’m excited whenever I get to go to bed. Also because I’m lazy.

Why are you so angry at the strawman leftist in your head?

National Rifles Are For White Men Association

They lean so hard on the White Savior fantasy, all in service to their gun manufacturer overlords.

The “good guy with gun” fantasy hero is also always well trained, rested, alert, sober, and most of all - prepared to instantly deploy force decisively but without prejudgment in a manner that causes no harm to life or property of the innocent. We try to train police to do that... ask Philando Castile how well that…

Shhhh he’s speaking internet

And if you’ve gotten to the point where shooting at the government seems like a good idea, how much do you care about getting their permission first?

Hey Dana, I think you dropped this: