Politics Thread

[Muskie in dayton]

Amazing, we are living in Orville Redenbacher's 1984.

I think you're confusing visionary novelists with snack food makers. Either that or you have an insatiable desire to watch Footloose with a large bowl of popcorn.

[tacopizza885]

I think you're confusing visionary novelists with snack food makers. Either that or you have an insatiable desire to watch Footloose with a large bowl of popcorn.

Given bobbie's "the earth is round. two plus two equals four..." quote from the lawsuit, my comment is an obvious failed attempt at satire. I know a few people that use Orwell's 1984, "sheeple", and many Alex Jones theories in discussions involving politics. I believe a lot of us do.

[Muskie in dayton]

Given bobbie's "the earth is round. two plus two equals four..." quote from the lawsuit, my comment is an obvious failed attempt at satire. I know a few people that use Orwell's 1984, "sheeple", and many Alex Jones theories in discussions involving politics. I believe a lot of us do.

Well, they do pop up lighter and fluffier than the other brands. And nearly every cornel pops. So you certainly have that going for you.

[boozehound]

Given bobbie's "the earth is round. two plus two equals four..." quote from the lawsuit, my comment is an obvious failed attempt at satire. I know a few people that use Orwell's 1984, "sheeple", and many Alex Jones theories in discussions involving politics. I believe a lot of us do.

I enjoyed your satire.

[xubrew]

Qanon believers, Alex Jones listeners, OAN viewers, and everyone else from that ilk being tired of "fake news" SHOULD be sarcastic (or perhaps ironic). Unfortunately, it's reality. Letting stupid batshit beliefs become the accepted norm is why cults can be so dangerous. The fact that elected leaders are actually placating to this, and in some cases are just full blown going along with it, should be far more concerning than what it actually is.

[noteggs]

Well before the shit show starts tomorrow with all the hyperbole from both sides of aisle, wanted to get a quick sense from others on Joe’s governing style so far.

My two cents, if the first 3 weeks are indicative of what we can see moving forward, don’t see a lot of unity and heeling. Using record amount of executive orders and utilizing budget reconciliation to get his massive spending bill through doesn’t give me a lot of hope.

[boozehound]

Well before the shit show starts tomorrow with all the hyperbole from both sides of aisle, wanted to get a quick sense from others on Joe’s governing style so far.

My two cents, if the first 3 weeks are indicative of what we can see moving forward, don’t see a lot of unity and heeling. Using record amount of executive orders and utilizing budget reconciliation to get his massive spending bill through doesn’t give me a lot of hope.

I think it's way to early to tell.

I do agree that there isn't much chance of healing, but I don't think it has much of anything to do with Biden or his governing style. Neither the Democrats nor the Republicans can unify their own parties right now, much less working across the aisle with the other side. The Democrats will never be progressive enough for the 'woke wing' of the party and the Republicans won't be sane as long as Donald Trump has any role in their party.

[STL_XUfan]

Well before the shit show starts tomorrow with all the hyperbole from both sides of aisle, wanted to get a quick sense from others on Joe’s governing style so far.

My two cents, if the first 3 weeks are indicative of what we can see moving forward, don’t see a lot of unity and heeling. Using record amount of executive orders and utilizing budget reconciliation to get his massive spending bill through doesn’t give me a lot of hope.

The significant decrease in activity of this thread, at least seems to comport with his governing style being boring. And I think that is a change for the better.

[bigdiggins]

Well before the shit show starts tomorrow with all the hyperbole from both sides of aisle, wanted to get a quick sense from others on Joe’s governing style so far.

My two cents, if the first 3 weeks are indicative of what we can see moving forward, don’t see a lot of unity and heeling. Using record amount of executive orders and utilizing budget reconciliation to get his massive spending bill through doesn’t give me a lot of hope.

Apparently his governing style is no-one should actually be responsible for their own life choices. The government's role is to absolve you of your responsibility to pay your own debts, live within your means and still support your children, have a reason to come to the US other than wanting to get on the US welfare system etc. As the mythical "rich" can't possibly pay for it, the upper middle class who have tried to make the right decisions and get ahead will pay for it instead.

[noteggs]

The significant decrease in activity of this thread, at least seems to comport with his governing style being boring. And I think that is a change for the better.

As for activity of thread, think is just the ebb and flow on here. People get heated and some say wild stuff and posting stops only to start back up a week or two later. Yes his characteristic style is boring which is a good thing vs the last four years. But his style on creating policy is a bit concerning at this point. Go alone President and party is not exactly a good form of government IMO. Oh well, at least we know Democrats can’t use the budget reconciliation again this year.