All-purpose news and politics thread: Two Steps Beyond!

[JBatmanFan05]

well since i'm in houston right now and my street is underwater

Sorry to hear, I hope you and your property remain in tact and safe enough.

[InformationGeek]

Also, one other thing to point out about Trump and his hatred for Obama and everything he did, he revoked an Obama Executive Order for higher standards for flood protection rights right before Hurricane Harvey hit. Just to remind you about the kind of man he is.

[JCAll]

Here's a hint:
The new thing among some Bernie supporters is to ask people if they're "Labor Progressives" or "Identity Progressives."

That's basically them saying that minority issues should be on the back burner because they don't really care about minority pain.

I...can't even figure out what that's supposed to mean...

[TheInvisibleMan]

Here's a hint:
The new thing among some Bernie supporters is to ask people if they're "Labor Progressives" or "Identity Progressives."

That's basically them saying that minority issues should be on the back burner because they don't really care about minority pain.

they never did, at least its out in the open

I swear, during the election, I got more stick from Bernie supporters than any other group out there

if only I would listen to the old white man, because he clearly knows better

[Kevinroc]

I...can't even figure out what that's supposed to mean...

Only white people count as "working class."

[crimsonspider89]

Yes Hilary is going to get more votes when there is a higher population. I swear some of you need to take statistics again.

You have to look at the percentage when dealing with population statistics. That is like 101.

And we say put economic issues first so you can trick the racist/sexist/homophobic into voting democratic so we can win, then can implement those plans in a gridlock way they can't overturn.

Quit playing checkers, play chess.

[JBatmanFan05]

if only I would listen to the old white man, because he clearly knows better

Doesn't everyone like to remind that he caucused with the Dems like forever? Yes, his old white man thing might have helped, but he caucused with the Dems and had a very resonate message.

[Dalak]

Sorry to hear, I hope you and your property remain in tact and safe enough.

I'll take this to mean "Screw your overloaded septic, Dalak!" then.

[Tami]

I'll take this to mean "Screw your overloaded septic, Dalak!" then.

Hey! You know I'm here for you. Wishing you, master of read and everyone else in the area that they stay safe. Property damage is bad, loss of life is even worse.

[JBatmanFan05]

I'll take this to mean "Screw your overloaded septic, Dalak!" then.

Looking back I just saw it wasn't just your friend that was affected, but you as well. I seriously do hope you and your property are ok. I live in an area where we don't get any real type of severe weather/natural disasters, so I can only imagine the fear and anxiety it generates. If my comics or DVDs were in jeopardy, I would go berserk in petty selfish fear.

[KNIGHT OF THE LAKE]

they never did, at least its out in the open

I swear, during the election, I got more stick from Bernie supporters than any other group out there

if only I would listen to the old white man, because he clearly knows better

The old white man that had more credibility in advancing POC interests than anybody running?

[Jackmando7]

Maybe its just me... But doesn't George W Bush look completely reasonable compared to whats going on now?

[Dalak]

Hey! You know I'm here for you. Wishing you, master of read and everyone else in the area that they stay safe. Property damage is bad, loss of life is even worse.

Oh yes, I can't agree with that enough.

Looking back I just saw it wasn't just your friend that was affected, but you as well. I seriously do hope you and your property are ok. I live in an area where we don't get any real type of severe weather, so I can only imagine the fear and anxiety it generates. If my comics or DVDs were in jeopardy, I would go berserk in selfish fear.

I was teasing hence the smiley, but thanks for this nonetheless.

[JCAll]

Yes Hilary is going to get more votes when there is a higher population. I swear some of you need to take statistics again.

You have to look at the percentage when dealing with population statistics. That is like 101.

And we say put economic issues first so you can trick the racist/sexist/homophobic into voting democratic so we can win, then can implement those plans in a gridlock way they can't overturn.

Quit playing checkers, play chess.

The Democrats were already the party of the Klan once upon a time, a stink they still haven't been able to completely wipe off. Mostly because the GOP and the Klan itself take great pleasure in undermining the Dems by reminding everyone. I don't think chess is the right metaphor, chess requires 2 sides both playing by the same rules. I say we treat it more like whack-a-mole, just just grab a hammer and knock that **** back down whenever it pops up until you win enough tickets to afford the giant novelty lava lamp...and I've sort of lost where this analogy was going...

[Kevinroc]

As Hurricane Harvey’s Aftermath Slams Texas, Trump Tweets A Storm Of Self-Congratulations And Grievances
Trump brags about the response to the storm, in between other missives and even as massive flooding threatens Texas.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/...ushpmg00000009