cybercoma Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 (edited) . Edited January 30, 2017 by cybercoma Quote
Guest Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 Safe spaces shouldn't exist. Unless it's the one where women go to not get raped. I wasn't aware of that one. Quote
TimG Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 Silliness on the part of Trump (I assume we will get a lot of it from him given the clown he is). The VP is on the record that he had no issue with it. Quote
DogOnPorch Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 It doesn't occur to the OP that Trump is making-fun of the Snowflakes. 'Safe spaces' were a constant joke at Trump rallies... Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
kimmy Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 Mike Pence's response: "It’s just an incredible production and incredibly talented people. It was a real joy to be there. When we arrived, we heard a few boos, and we heard some cheers, and I nudged my kids and reminded them: That’s what freedom sounds like. But at the end, I did hear what was said from the stage, and I can tell you, I wasn’t offended by what was said. I’ll leave to others whether that was the appropriate venue to say it. But, I do want to say that the basic element is the center of that message is one that I want to address, and that is I know this is a very disappointing time for people that did not see their candidate win in this national election… And, I just want to reassure people that what President-Elect Donald Trump said on election night, he absolutely meant from the bottom of his heart. He is preparing to be the President of all of the people of the United States of America, and to watch him bringing together people of diverse views, bringing together people that differed with him strongly, seeing him talk to leaders around the world, I just want to reassure every American that in the days ahead, I am very confident that they are going to see President-Elect Donald Trump be a President for all of the people, and we embrace that principle, and we are going to work hard to make that principle every day that we serve." Donald Trump's response: "Trump ANGRY! Trump SMASH! APOLOGIZE!!!" -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
msj Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 Yes, Trump has developed such a keen sense of sarcasm that he comes across as stupid. No other possible explanation. Quote If a believer demands that I, as a non-believer, observe his taboos in the public domain, he is not asking for my respect but for my submission. And that is incompatible with a secular democracy. Flemming Rose (Dutch journalist) My biggest takeaway from economics is that the past wasn't as good as you remember, the present isn't as bad as you think, and the future will be better than you anticipate. Morgan Housel http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/01/14/things-im-pretty-sure-about.aspx
DogOnPorch Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 You two are going to believe what you like. ...and not believe what you like. The joke wasn't meant for you. Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
msj Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 Yes, Trump's humour is so sophisticated that only non-college educated people can truly understand it. Quote If a believer demands that I, as a non-believer, observe his taboos in the public domain, he is not asking for my respect but for my submission. And that is incompatible with a secular democracy. Flemming Rose (Dutch journalist) My biggest takeaway from economics is that the past wasn't as good as you remember, the present isn't as bad as you think, and the future will be better than you anticipate. Morgan Housel http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/01/14/things-im-pretty-sure-about.aspx
DogOnPorch Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 That must be it... Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
msj Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 Yes, his use of only the best words, with so few syllables, confuses me. Quote If a believer demands that I, as a non-believer, observe his taboos in the public domain, he is not asking for my respect but for my submission. And that is incompatible with a secular democracy. Flemming Rose (Dutch journalist) My biggest takeaway from economics is that the past wasn't as good as you remember, the present isn't as bad as you think, and the future will be better than you anticipate. Morgan Housel http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/01/14/things-im-pretty-sure-about.aspx
msj Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 And that syntax! Terrific! The Best! Quote If a believer demands that I, as a non-believer, observe his taboos in the public domain, he is not asking for my respect but for my submission. And that is incompatible with a secular democracy. Flemming Rose (Dutch journalist) My biggest takeaway from economics is that the past wasn't as good as you remember, the present isn't as bad as you think, and the future will be better than you anticipate. Morgan Housel http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/01/14/things-im-pretty-sure-about.aspx
Wilber Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 Not only that but half of them are guilty of cultural appropriation. They should apalo gize. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC
DogOnPorch Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 I look forward to the next 4-8 years...perhaps more. You do not. Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
dialamah Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 Although, as some talking head pointed out - Trump's tweet is discussed, while the $25 million settlement made on the Trump University fraud case is barely noticed. Quote
msj Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 (edited) I look forward to the next 4 years as it will provide much comedic relief at the expense of American taxpayers. The graft is going to be yuuuuugggge! Edited November 21, 2016 by msj Quote If a believer demands that I, as a non-believer, observe his taboos in the public domain, he is not asking for my respect but for my submission. And that is incompatible with a secular democracy. Flemming Rose (Dutch journalist) My biggest takeaway from economics is that the past wasn't as good as you remember, the present isn't as bad as you think, and the future will be better than you anticipate. Morgan Housel http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/01/14/things-im-pretty-sure-about.aspx
msj Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 3 minutes ago, dialamah said: Although, as some talking head pointed out - Trump's tweet is discussed, while the $25 million settlement made on the Trump University fraud case is barely noticed. I don't understand this line of thought. Everybody knows Trump settled. They either believe he did because he is now POTUS- elect and had little choice or because he is guilty as only the con man that he is can be. What else is there to discuss about it? Quote If a believer demands that I, as a non-believer, observe his taboos in the public domain, he is not asking for my respect but for my submission. And that is incompatible with a secular democracy. Flemming Rose (Dutch journalist) My biggest takeaway from economics is that the past wasn't as good as you remember, the present isn't as bad as you think, and the future will be better than you anticipate. Morgan Housel http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/01/14/things-im-pretty-sure-about.aspx
DogOnPorch Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 Perhaps Obama will issue a pardon. Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
dialamah Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 Just now, msj said: I don't understand this line of thought. Everybody knows Trump settled. They either believe he did because he is now POTUS- elect and had little choice or because he is guilty as only the con man that he is can be. What else is there to discuss about it? The point is that his stupid tweet got a lot more coverage than did this settlement. It seems to me that ignoring the outcome of a legal action against the president-elect in favor of focusing on a petty tweet is part of what's wrong with the public and the media. Quote
msj Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 38 minutes ago, dialamah said: The point is that his stupid tweet got a lot more coverage than did this settlement. It seems to me that ignoring the outcome of a legal action against the president-elect in favor of focusing on a petty tweet is part of what's wrong with the public and the media. Proof? I have not done an analysis of how many inches of space this got in the paper editions of the NYT and WP as who actually gets real paper newspapers anymore, but it seems to me that more people are talking about one issue over the other and for the simple reason that the fraud settlement is not worthy of being discussed. It is a binary without nuance: either you support Trump on it or you don't. I doubt it has changed anyone's mind one way or the other. The tweets for safe/special spaces, however, have all kinds of story lines: comedic, hypocritical, serious, etc.... Much more interesting hence more people discussing it (in social media in particular). Quote If a believer demands that I, as a non-believer, observe his taboos in the public domain, he is not asking for my respect but for my submission. And that is incompatible with a secular democracy. Flemming Rose (Dutch journalist) My biggest takeaway from economics is that the past wasn't as good as you remember, the present isn't as bad as you think, and the future will be better than you anticipate. Morgan Housel http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/01/14/things-im-pretty-sure-about.aspx
?Impact Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 44 minutes ago, dialamah said: The point is that his stupid tweet got a lot more coverage than did this settlement. It seems to me that ignoring the outcome of a legal action against the president-elect in favor of focusing on a petty tweet is part of what's wrong with the public and the media. Yes, nothing wrong with the President elect writing petty tweets. Quote
dialamah Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 24 minutes ago, msj said: Proof? I have not done an analysis of how many inches of space this got in the paper editions of the NYT and WP as who actually gets real paper newspapers anymore, but it seems to me that more people are talking about one issue over the other and for the simple reason that the fraud settlement is not worthy of being discussed. It is a binary without nuance: either you support Trump on it or you don't. I doubt it has changed anyone's mind one way or the other. The tweets for safe/special spaces, however, have all kinds of story lines: comedic, hypocritical, serious, etc.... Much more interesting hence more people discussing it (in social media in particular). You're right; not worth discussing any more. Quote
Boges Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 At least Pence didn't go to a showing of Our American Cousin, this all might have gone differently. Quote
Moonlight Graham Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 (edited) Oh man the next four years are going to be so damn annoying, this is going to suck.... Edited November 21, 2016 by Moonlight Graham really bad spelling Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
Moonlight Graham Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 Wasn't Hamilton like the biggest douchebag of all the founding fathers? Does that make this whole thing terribly ironic? Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
Moonlight Graham Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 Oh and how about we stick to shaming people for being douchebags, instead of shaming all white people because a bunch of them are douchebags, eh cybercoma? Hurray for racism. Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
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