OOTB's Political Thread . ..

[heelmanwilm]

If I were trying to appeal to the undecideds out there this would be my message if I were trump;

“Biden/harris idea of fixing the border crisis was to send Kamala (mispronounced) to central America to “get at the root of the problem”. We see how good a job she did. Threw some money at it as if the countries would magically become fun to live in and told people the migration trip was hard. Meanwhile she never actually visited the border.”

That’s it. Accurate yet snarky. Withstands verification which I believe the undecideds are more prone to do than your typical voter. Just my theory.

 

[nctransplant]

The dept of homeland security is in charge of the border. That authority was never transferred to Harris as claiming she was “in charge of the border” would entail. She was tasked with some specefic responsibilities to “get at the root” of the problem and she failed. But she was never “in charge of the border in its entirety” as was claimed earlier. That’s all I’m saying.

She should be great at anything dealing with roots. Lots of experience.

 

[bluetoe]

The dept of homeland security is in charge of the border. That authority was never transferred to Harris as claiming she was “in charge of the border” would entail. She was tasked with some specefic responsibilities to “get at the root” of the problem and she failed. But she was never “in charge of the border in its entirety” as was claimed earlier. That’s all I’m saying.

nope. The claim is valid.

And just FYI, Homeland Security is an executive function. They report to the president through his cabinet. The prez can tell whoever he wants to look after it in any way he desires.

 

[nctransplant]

Looks like Oprah ditched Weight Watchers for Ozembic...

 

[bluetoe]

If I were trying to appeal to the undecideds out there this would be my message if I were trump;

“Biden/harris idea of fixing the border crisis was to send Kamala (mispronounced) to central America to “get at the root of the problem”. We see how good a job she did. Threw some money at it as if the countries would magically become fun to live in and told people the migration trip was hard. Meanwhile she never actually visited the border.”

That’s it. Accurate yet snarky. Withstands verification which I believe the undecideds are more prone to do than your typical voter. Just my theory.

we appreciate the help

 

[Heels Noir]

Crime is up, inflation is up, the border is wide open, foreign relations are terrible.

Wrong, wrong, wrong, and wrong again. Tell us another lie, Arch.

 

[Heels Noir]

Is this the actor/comedian from SNL fame? They had him do a skit? Was it at least funny?

Let's just say his his DNC writers might be funnier than his SNL writers. Keep in mind, MAGA members will like it about as much as gay people like gay jokes. Here's a little taste:

https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/21/politics/video/kenan-thompson-project-2025-dnc-chicago-digvid

 

[heelmanwilm]

And just FYI, Homeland Security is an executive function. They report to the president through his cabinet. The prez can tell whoever he wants to look after it in any way he desires.

And just fyi Harris was never told to “look after it”

 

[Heels Noir]

The board is killing it today! Thank you, DNC.

I can't wait until tomorrow when the MAGA crowd will be here venting their fear and frustration following Kamala's speech tonight. Be sure to tune in!

This is getting more enjoyable every day, listening to the Trumpies bitch and moan with shaky voices. I hear alcohol does great things for rattled nerves. Bring on November! (but not too quickly -- politics will never be this much fun again).

 

[heelmanwilm]

we appreciate the help

Well you obviously need it looking at the polls. J/S

 

[heelmanwilm]

Looks like Oprah ditched Weight Watchers for Ozembic...

If you’re rich there’s really no excuse to be fat any more

 

[nctransplant]

The board is killing it today! Thank you, DNC.

I can't wait until tomorrow when the MAGA crowd will be here venting their fear and frustration following Kamala's speech tonight. Be sure to tune in!

This is getting more enjoyable every day, listening to the Trumpies bitch and moan with shaky voices. I hear alcohol does great things for rattled nerves. Bring on November! (but not too quickly -- politics will never be this much fun again).

Will she be talking about her policies, I mean joy, tonight?

 

[nctransplant]

It says all you need to know about people when they blindly follow someone, like sheep, and they have no idea what they stand for. The only thing you sheep know is she's not Trump. You can't name an accomplishment, policy idea, nothing. The only thing you can be pretty sure about is she gives good head according to Willie.

 

[Heels Noir]

The trending presidential polls, better known as the intelligence gap, continues to grow:

Harris lead over Trump
July 24 - +0.8
July 31 - +1.2
August 7 - +1.9
August 14 - +2.6
August 21 - +3.3

National : President: general election : 2024 Polls

The latest political polls and polling averages from FiveThirtyEight.

projects.fivethirtyeight.com

 

[nctransplant]

The trending presidential polls, better known as the intelligence gap, continues to grow:

Harris lead over Trump
July 24 - +0.8
July 31 - +1.2
August 7 - +1.9
August 14 - +2.6
August 21 - +3.3

National : President: general election : 2024 Polls

The latest political polls and polling averages from FiveThirtyEight.

projects.fivethirtyeight.com

What I see in what you've presented is that not only did the pandemic make our kids dumber, it made some adults dumber as well.

 

[blazers]

This is getting more enjoyable every day, listening to the Trumpies bitch and moan with shaky voices. I hear alcohol does great things for rattled nerves. Bring on November! (but not too quickly -- politics will never be this much fun again).

It's like a bunch of dookies who perceived a solid lead, then someone off our bench caught fire and has sent it into overtime. Now they're freaked out, itching to JCD and b!tch about the refs.

Whether they admit it or not, it seems they know the election is a toss-up with lots of momentum and advantages in Kamala's court.

 

[Heels Noir]

It's like a bunch of dookies who perceived a solid lead, then someone off our bench caught fire and has sent it into overtime. Now they're freaked out, itching to JCD and b!tch about the refs.

Great analogy! Here's another: Trump is the Coach K of politics.

 

[gunslingerdick]

The dept of homeland security is in charge of the border. That authority was never transferred to Harris as claiming she was “in charge of the border” would entail. She was tasked with some specefic responsibilities to “get at the root” of the problem and she failed. But she was never “in charge of the border in its entirety” as was claimed earlier. That’s all I’m saying.

I think that's parsing words. For all intents and purposes, claiming Kamala was "in charge' of the border crisis is accurate.

Biden tasks Harris with 'stemming the migration' on southern border

The vice president is expected to focus on both curbing the current flow of migrants and coordinating with countries in the region to address the root causes of migration.

www.nbcnews.com

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he has appointed Vice President Kamala Harris to lead efforts to stem migration across the U.S.-Mexico border, as the administration faces growing political pressure to address a surge in undocumented migrant children unaccompanied by parents.

 

[gunslingerdick]

It's like a bunch of dookies who perceived a solid lead, then someone off our bench caught fire and has sent it into overtime. Now they're freaked out, itching to JCD and b!tch about the refs.

Imagine Ed Geth comes off the bench, throws up airball after airball only to have the refs call phantom fouls and give Geth FTs he didn't earn.

There, I fixed your analogy.

 

[gunslingerdick]

Wrong, wrong, wrong, and wrong again. Tell us another lie, Arch.

 

[gunslingerdick]

Who would have thought Trump becomes the betting favorite again in the week of the Democratic convention. Lol.

Trump pulls ahead of Harris in betting market during Dem convention

Former President Trump has regained his position as the frontrunner in the presidential race against Vice President Kamala Harris in at least one betting market.

www.foxbusiness.com

 

[Heels Noir]

Imagine Ed Geth comes off the bench, throws up airball after airball only to have the refs call phantom fouls and give Geth FTs he didn't earn.

There, I fixed your analogy.

I knew it. You're a dookie.

 

[gunslingerdick]

I knew it. You're a dookie.

Sure. Keep telling yourself that despite me knowing infinitely more about our basketball program than you.

 

[nctransplant]

Dana Bash said it best, "The DNC appeals to the opposite of testosterone-laden men."

This board is concrete proof of that.

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Any man who waves with both hands loses his man card.

Anybody who uses the phrase "man card" ....

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Great analogy! Here's another: Trump is the Coach K of politics.

Let hope not. K mostly won.

 

[gunslingerdick]

Anybody who uses the phrase "man card" ....

…has one?

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

The trending presidential polls, better known as the intelligence gap, continues to grow:

Harris lead over Trump
July 24 - +0.8
July 31 - +1.2
August 7 - +1.9
August 14 - +2.6
August 21 - +3.3

National : President: general election : 2024 Polls

The latest political polls and polling averages from FiveThirtyEight.

projects.fivethirtyeight.com

The Dems need to push Trump over the cliff. This trend - this slide - is encouraging, but he can claw back from it. It's not enough to make the rats start fleeing the ship. Yet. But once they do, it will be hard to reverse.

What can the Dems do to push him over the cliff?

 

[gunslingerdick]

Anybody who uses the phrase "man card" ....

Dems mocked as ‘low-T soy boys’ after CNN anchor says DNC appeals to opposite of 'testosterone-laden men'

CNN's Dana Bash said the Democratic National Convention is trying to reach men who are less "testosterone-laden," with Gov. Tim Walz and second gentleman Doug Emhoff.

www.foxnews.com

 

[nctransplant]

The Dems need to push Trump over the cliff. This trend - this slide - is encouraging, but he can claw back from it. It's not enough to make the rats start fleeing the ship. Yet. But once they do, it will be hard to reverse.

What can the Dems do to push him over the cliff?

How about stating her policy stances?

 

[nctransplant]

Let hope not. K mostly won.

Excuse him, he's very low T. He hates sports.

 

[blazers]

Sadly Trump has proven that just lying and making up goofy names can provide amazing grifting opportunities including being the US president. We're broken for a looong time.

I still miss his expanded range of buffoonery since all the L's.

 

[nctransplant]

Sadly Trump has proven that just lying and making up goofy names can provide amazing grifting opportunities including being the US president. We're broken for a looong time.

I still miss his expanded range of buffoonery since all the L's.

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That is a truly stupid idea. When have we ever tried to buy territory???

 

[gunslingerdick]

That is a truly stupid idea. When have we ever tried to buy territory???

Seward's Trump's Folly!

 

[tarheel0910]

That is a truly stupid idea. When have we ever tried to buy territory???

I'm going to assume you mean recently, because WTF if you mean historically.

 

[blazers]

That is a truly stupid idea.

Yes, it was a truly stupid idea from Trump or one of his co-grifters. One of many.

 

[gunslingerdick]

Yes, it was a truly stupid idea from Trump or one of his co-grifters. One of many.

Why was it stupid? Be specific please.

 

[nctransplant]

I'm going to assume you mean recently, because WTF if you mean historically.

Sarcasm anyone?

 

[Heels Noir]

Sure. Keep telling yourself that despite me knowing infinitely more about our basketball program than you.

I accept that challenge.

 

[nctransplant]

Yes, it was a truly stupid idea from Trump or one of his co-grifters. One of many.

Yeah it's not like Greenland is rich in resources that would benefit the US.