jarl the climber Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Maybe John McCain, since he's full of fucking opinions on the use of America's military. I'd be shocked if he was willing to take the job at this point. Obama should do the unexpected, and actually nominate a Democrat to hold the office. Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanteGabriel Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I'd be shocked if he was willing to take the job at this point. 'Twas a joke. I don't actually want to see McCain as SecDef, and I don't think anyone else does either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprincethatwasntpromised Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Obama should do the unexpected, and actually nominate a Democrat to hold the office. This would be a shock to who exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 This would be a shock to who exactly? Token Republican cabinet members, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceluby Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 This would be a shock to who exactly? Anyone who actually pays attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprincethatwasntpromised Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I figured this was a move to get a democrat SoD before the new guys get to Washington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shryke Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Nestor, Thanks for the breakdown of the justices positions on the ACA decision. I'd forgotten all about that. Or maybe didn't know the specifics in the first place. To your question:Honestly, in terms of general perception and the general public, I don't even really know what the difference is supposed to be between a "tax" and a "penalty" other than meaningless political rhetoric. In terms of public perception?A tax is something people pay to fund the government. There's basically no reason other then that.A penalty is a fine you pay for doing something wrong. If you think when it comes to the government, these two overlap heavily, you'd be right. But language is ambiguous like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shryke Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Maybe John McCain, since he's full of fucking opinions on the use of America's military. Doesn't work. John McCain is already too busy being a permanent news correspondent and occasional politician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I came across this post on Fark and couldn't resist reposting it. The thread is about Sen. Lindsey Graham's response to the latest Benghazi investigation... http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/23/politics/lindsey-graham-benghazi-report/index.html (Protip for those not wanting to bother to read the link: Lindsey thinks the new report is BS) So one poster posts this response: They should make it a permanent committee to investigate. Maybe make every future thing -ghazi instead of -gate./and let senators CCW in the Capitol Which then leads to this post... This is actually a fantastic idea. The Joint Committee on Executive Oversight, or something like that. All the idiotic "Gubmint is taking over" would get sent there. Some right wingers would take it seriously, but for people with brains, it would be the Congressional version of the kiddie table, where elected idiots are sent to make sure they can't interfere with actual important stuff.Plus, 10 years from now, a shiatty suspense thriller novel will come out about one young but earnest Senator from, let's say North Carolina. He's too honest and uncorruptable, so the senior legislators try and get him out of the way by assigning him to the Joint Committee, where he is deluged with tin-foil bullshiat all day. Then, just as he's giving in to morose depression because he's being shut out for not playing along with corruption, he finds a REAL CONSPIRACY. Only now, no one will believe him, so he has to SAVE THE COUNTRY by himself, even as the dark forces of the hidden rulers try and stop him. There's pretty good shiatty-movie potential there too. I would watch the fuck out of that movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuellar Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Seems odd to me given there are only 2 years left, wars are winding down, and Republicans have control of congress. Unless there is a senator/congressman that just lost, who can they pick without damaging their # seats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castel Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I came across this post on Fark and couldn't resist reposting it. The thread is about Sen. Lindsey Graham's response to the latest Benghazi investigation... http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/23/politics/lindsey-graham-benghazi-report/index.html (Protip for those not wanting to bother to read the link: Lindsey thinks the new report is BS) So one poster posts this response: They should make it a permanent committee to investigate. Maybe make every future thing -ghazi instead of -gate./and let senators CCW in the Capitol I think that poster just stole a line from Alpha House. (Great show, go watch etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry of the Lawn Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I think that poster just stole a line from Alpha House. (Great show, go watch etc.) And isn't the rest of that the plot from Mr. Smith Goes to Washington? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 And isn't the rest of that the plot from Mr. Smith Goes to Washington? Good point. Kind of a Dark Comedy version of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. I think that has possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee baby Shamus Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Kids 'Thank' Michelle Obama for 'Mystery Mush' School Lunches https://www.yahoo.com/parenting/kids-thank-michelle-obama-for-mystery-mush-school-103464148251.html Now that is funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Notorious Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Seems odd to me given there are only 2 years left, wars are winding down, and Republicans have control of congress. Unless there is a senator/congressman that just lost, who can they pick without damaging their # seats?Whatever happens next, I hope the Obama administration plays it smart and forces the Republicans to publicly vote on respective resolutions on what to do with syrIA and isis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsay Gimp Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Doesn't work. John McCain is already too busy being a permanent news correspondent and occasional politician. He's the war lobby's main spokesman, taking a job with the Administration of Weaknesstm would get in the way of that gig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsay Gimp Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Whatever happens next, I hope the Obama administration plays it smart and forces the Republicans to publicly vote on respective resolutions on what to do with syrIA and isis. Rand Paul is introducing a formal declaration of war - will be interesting to see the partisan reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wise Fool Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Kids 'Thank' Michelle Obama for 'Mystery Mush' School Lunches https://www.yahoo.com/parenting/kids-thank-michelle-obama-for-mystery-mush-school-103464148251.html Now that is funny. Whiny, entitled teen brats complain about their free lunches. Hilarious and newsworthy, by which I mean neither. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kouran Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Whiny, entitled teen brats complain about their free lunches. Hilarious and newsworthy, by which I mean neither.Do you even know why the school lunch program was started? It was found that boys who were drafted were to malnourished to actually serve in WW2. In some ways it's actually worse now, instead of being calorie deprived kids are nutrient deprived, they might be little butter balls but they are unhealthy as fuck. This country needs free school lunches that are healthful, nutritious, and tasty. That lunch could be the only healthful meal kids get in a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee baby Shamus Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Whiny, entitled teen brats complain about their free lunches. Hilarious and newsworthy, by which I mean neither. I guess you just posted a whitty response instead of reading the article or doing research yourself. As expected. One of the locations quoted in the article is Richland Center, Wisconsin and by doing a basic google search I discovered that the average income for that area per household is under $40,000.00 a year. I wouldn't consider a teen whose family earns under $40,000.00 a year "entitled". To help you in your next whitty response here is the link that I found for the average income. http://www.city-data.com/city/Richland-Center-Wisconsin.html#b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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