The Insane Rationalizations, Bigotry And Hypocrisy Of The Right

[Murph]

20 hours ago, urbanoid said:

Persuaded

Let me know how you like or dislike it please?

[urbanoid]

3 minutes ago, Murph said:

Let me know how you like or dislike it please?

I'll check whether they have it in 'my' supermarket on Friday (they have damn good selection of alcohols), if not I'll most likely order it online.

[Stargrunt6]

This one's a bit old.

True confession: I was pro-war back then. What made it hard for some cons like myself to not be was it was such a partisan issue The opposition was mainly fueled by "not-our-guy"-ism than any real concern for losses of life, treasure and regional stability.

But Gore would've done the same thing.

https://www.theamericanconservative.com/why-the-paleos-were-right-about-iraq/

 

[sunday]

3 minutes ago, Stargrunt6 said:

This one's a bit old.

True confession: I was pro-war back then. What made it hard for some cons like myself to not be was it was such a partisan issue The opposition was mainly fueled by "not-our-guy"-ism than any real concern for losses of life, treasure and regional stability.

But Gore would've done the same thing.

https://www.theamericanconservative.com/why-the-paleos-were-right-about-iraq/

 

For my sins, I disagreed with Pope St. John Paul II in the matter too. I was wrong.

[Stargrunt6]

26 minutes ago, sunday said:

For my sins, I disagreed with Pope St. John Paul II in the matter too. I was wrong.

Ya know, even back then it was hard to find a dissenting voice. And who thinks THESE people are right about anything?

 

[Ivanhoe]

32 minutes ago, Stargrunt6 said:

This one's a bit old.

True confession: I was pro-war back then. What made it hard for some cons like myself to not be was it was such a partisan issue The opposition was mainly fueled by "not-our-guy"-ism than any real concern for losses of life, treasure and regional stability.

But Gore would've done the same thing.

https://www.theamericanconservative.com/why-the-paleos-were-right-about-iraq/

 

I have only started to read that article, but at first blush the author is kinda fast and loose with the term "liberalism."

Is his word usage based on the 18th century definition, or the late 20th century?

I think the theme of that article is excellent, and AFAIK unique in the opinionsphere. However, the author needs to be much more explicit and precise in word/term usage.

Criticisms aside for the moment, props to the author for reminding us of Robert Novak, who I always thought was the one honest journo in Swampville. IMHO he was wrong on some stuff, but never for partisan motives. I did a quick web search, he published an autobiography right before he passed away.

[urbanoid]

On 3/12/2025 at 8:56 PM, Murph said:

Let me know how you like or dislike it please?

Finally remembered to buy it, it's good.

[Murph]

I am glad you like it.  It has a very interesting flavor profile that, to me, is enjoyable.

[Ivanhoe]

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/05/totally-worthless-gop-controlled-house-senate-sent-fewer/
 

Quote

 

Americans overwhelmingly voted for President Donald Trump and his agenda.

Unfortunately, this means nothing to the US GOP-controlled House and US GOP-controlled Senate.

According to Amuse and Leading Report on X the current GOP-controlled Congress sent fewer bills to President Trump to sign into law than any Congress in 70 years!

 

The biggest part of this, IMHO, is that Speaker Johnson's constituency is Congress, not America.

[JWB]

Completely false. The First son needs to stop getting pnkt.

[urbanoid]

Ziggers gonna zig

https://x.com/TZDTODAY/status/1928291122360484245

 

[Stargrunt6]

On 5/12/2025 at 12:12 PM, JWB said:

Completely false. The First son needs to stop getting pnkt.

She's looking more and more like her real dad as the years go by.

Speaking of GOP hypocrisy,  how about them shooting down budget cuts?

[rmgill]

1 hour ago, Stargrunt6 said:

Speaking of GOP hypocrisy,  how about them shooting down budget cuts?

The problem is that a lot of voters don't want to see THEIR favorite oxen gored...

[Stargrunt6]

1 hour ago, rmgill said:

The problem is that a lot of voters don't want to see THEIR favorite oxen gored...

Tragedy of the commons...

 

[Ivanhoe]

4 hours ago, Stargrunt6 said:

Speaking of GOP hypocrisy,  how about them shooting down budget cuts?

I have no doubt that some of the neverTrumpers in Congress are voting against budget cuts in order to extort favors from the WH. 

[urbanoid]

Pretty much, btw Alex Jones just went to Moscow to take part in some conference. 

 

[urbanoid]

Well, lolbertarians are usually considered to be on the right.

Also common Stephen Miller W.

https://x.com/StephenM/status/1940387606463992082

 

Edited July 2 by urbanoid

[JWB]

 

[Murph]

Who is that douche nozzle?

[sunday]

Looks like the kind of gay the Nazis would slaughter.

[NickM]

46 minutes ago, sunday said:

Looks like the kind of gay the Nazis would slaughter.

Does the symbology mean anything? My eyesight ain't what it used to be 

[sunday]

6 minutes ago, NickM said:

Does the symbology mean anything? My eyesight ain't what it used to be 

Main gate of Auschwitz camp.

Edited to add:

Cries of antisemitism from the usual suspects:

https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-862394

But, as Mr. Langford is a R would be candidate to California Governor, it seems more likely that was directed to Mexicans and others of South American origin.

Edited July 30 by sunday

[NickM]

5 hours ago, sunday said:

Main gate of Auschwitz camp.

Edited to add:

Cries of antisemitism from the usual suspects:

https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-862394

But, as Mr. Langford is a R would be candidate to California Governor, it seems more likely that was directed to Mexicans and others of South American origin.

I mean I didn't see any Mex flags or anything noting conservatives....I didn't even know Cali had any "Rs" left, what with it being a one party supermajority. 

Suffice to say that I saw the 'Arbeit Macht Frei' sign and I know where that's found. 

Edited July 30 by NickM

[Ivanhoe]

The R party consistently underperforms, given the values and mood of the electorate. Here is a great example why;

 

[Murph]

The Republicans never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity.