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Snarkoleptic
Snarkoleptic's Journal
Snarkoleptic's Journal
March 28, 2016
The Bird is the Word! (Birdie Sanders vid)
March 26, 2016
Live Now (4pm CST) : Bernie Sanders Rally Madison WI.
March 13, 2016
Hoax- Black Trump supporter shot and killed by Chicago protesters.
OK, now they're making shit up to play the victim.
I won't link to their site, but here's the debunk-
http://www.snopes.com/black-trump-supporter-shot/
March 11, 2016
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They screwed you by holding down the minimum wage.
They screwed you by almost completely eliminating overtime pay.
They screwed the union that used to defend your interests.
The screwed you out of the pension on which the middle-class once retired.
They screwed you a thousand ways on trade, and exported your job.
They screwed you on tax policy by lowering taxes on the rich.
They screwed you on infrastructure and education investment.
They screwed you by deregulating the banks.
They screwed you out of your home during the housing bubble and subsequent collapse.
They screwed you on health care costs.
They screwed you on the cost of college and on student debt.
They screwed you (and sent your kids to die) in the Iraq war.
And then they also screwed you on abortion, and gay marriage, and the War on Drugs, and womens rights, and minority rights, and Obamacare repeal, and all the other things you culturally care about, by delivering absolutely nothing.
Reflections on the end of the GOP by Nick Hanauer
http://civicskunkworks.com/the-end-of-the-gop/The Republican Party is coming apart, and if this disintegration wasnt endangering our country and the world, it would be amusing. Much has already been said and written about this, so I am aware that this rant may add nothing to the conversation. But I think this political event was more predictable and is easier to understand than most people realize. And I think that Donald Trump himself has far less to do with the fall of the GOP than the GOP itself
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If there is one thing the Republican Party stands for and has effectively delivered on, it is trickle down economics. Trickle down economics has three major elements tax cuts for the rich, deregulation of the powerful, and wage suppression for everyone else all in the name of growth. And the Republican Party (with unfortunate cooperation from some Democrats), has been extraordinarily effective in the promulgation of these ideas. Over the last 35 years, middle-class voters from both parties bought this scam hook, line, and sinker.
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They screwed you by holding down the minimum wage.
They screwed you by almost completely eliminating overtime pay.
They screwed the union that used to defend your interests.
The screwed you out of the pension on which the middle-class once retired.
They screwed you a thousand ways on trade, and exported your job.
They screwed you on tax policy by lowering taxes on the rich.
They screwed you on infrastructure and education investment.
They screwed you by deregulating the banks.
They screwed you out of your home during the housing bubble and subsequent collapse.
They screwed you on health care costs.
They screwed you on the cost of college and on student debt.
They screwed you (and sent your kids to die) in the Iraq war.
And then they also screwed you on abortion, and gay marriage, and the War on Drugs, and womens rights, and minority rights, and Obamacare repeal, and all the other things you culturally care about, by delivering absolutely nothing.
March 11, 2016
In debate, Republicans replace bad behavior with bad answers
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/debate-republicans-replace-bad-behavior-bad-answers?cid=sm_fb_maddow#discussionsIts honestly difficult to think of any area of public policy the Republicans candidates described accurately. They were wrong about basic, factual details regarding the economy, the environment, foreign policy, the budget, Social Security, education, and defense spending, among other things.
When presidential candidates say wrong things in a calm demeanor, its hardly a triumph. Our collective expectations for the GOP field have fallen to such a low level that watching them make bogus claims about reality for two hours seems impressive because no one held up their hands to show how big they are.
As for the broader political context, its unlikely last nights debate will have a significant impact on the race overall. Trumps rivals not only kept the gloves on, they seemed to pull every punch, making no real effort to take the frontrunner down a peg. The New York Republican, meanwhile, shifted his tone, presenting himself as the likely nominee who no longer feels the need to knock the rivals hes already defeating.
When presidential candidates say wrong things in a calm demeanor, its hardly a triumph. Our collective expectations for the GOP field have fallen to such a low level that watching them make bogus claims about reality for two hours seems impressive because no one held up their hands to show how big they are.
As for the broader political context, its unlikely last nights debate will have a significant impact on the race overall. Trumps rivals not only kept the gloves on, they seemed to pull every punch, making no real effort to take the frontrunner down a peg. The New York Republican, meanwhile, shifted his tone, presenting himself as the likely nominee who no longer feels the need to knock the rivals hes already defeating.
March 10, 2016
Trump supporter punches protester in the face, appears to get a pass from cops.
Is it fascism yet?
There appear to be 5 or more uniformed officers within 10-feet and the offender seems to get a free pass.
February 25, 2016
http://samuel-warde.com/2016/02/and-then-insanity-set-in/
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And Then Insanity Struck The Republican Campaign Trail – 8 Mind-Numbing Examples
http://samuel-warde.com/2016/02/and-then-insanity-set-in/
Mitt Romney Warns of Possible Bombshell in Trumps Taxes While I get that establishment Republicans want to go all-out in their efforts to destroy Donald Trumps campaign couldnt they get someone without Mitt Romneys history of controversy regarding tax returns to lead the charge? Seriously!
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Will U.S. Conservatives Mount a Third-Party Challenge If Trump Is the Nominee? There is speculation that key members of the conservative movement, including financiers like the Koch brothers, are willing to lead a third-party challenge if Trump wins the nomination for the sole purpose of guaranteeing his loss to Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders, whichever ends up winning the nomination.
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5. Rubio Endorser Stumped When Asked To Name One Thing Hes Done Thats Presidential A recent Marco Rubio endorser, freshman Rep. Cresent Hardy (R-NV), drew a blank when asked by MSNBC host Thomas Roberts Is there one thing you can name, over the last year, you have seen firsthand on the Hill that he has done that demonstrates presidential character? To be able to get things done? Hardy responded, On the Hill, I have not seen that. Hes been running for a presidential race most of this year. Rubio has drawn heavy criticism for his record of absenteeism in his first Senate term, including mockery from former Gov. Jeb Bush (R-FL) for adopting a French work week. Hardy went on to note that Rubios prior record was not all that much better. As far as his policies in the past, he continued, I know hes done some things that might even be a little frustrating for a individual like myself, at times.
February 25, 2016
Why I'm voting for the Democratic candidate in November.
https://vimeo.com/153723787
February 16, 2016
Samantha Bee Humiliates ‘Chinless Dildo’ Mitch McConnell .... NSFW
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