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NFL 2016 Week 10 |OT| - The Dream is Dead.
- Thread starter BigAT
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Those fuckers. When will they stop?
Goro Majima
Kitty Genovese Member
I understand that people are bummed out. I've been glued to the internet the whole week reading all about this election and what the fuck happened.
I've seen lots of stuff about Hail Mary ideas like faithless electors, revolution and rioting, #calexit, etc. I don't think any of that will actually work beyond acting as a means of catharsis.
I also see lots of platitudes about "resisting" (still not sure what that means exactly) and uniting together, etc. etc. Then there's the countless long winded Facebook posts with lots of armchair politicking to predict the future. My new favorite one is "the GOP will resist Trump and hold hearings on Merrick...because reasons and the GOP hates Trump!"....guess they didn't see Paul Ryan acting like he just won the lottery and a two week stay at the Playboy mansion.
For me personally, I just wanted to vent that I'm kinda tired of the platitudes from the left. I'd really much rather people bottle all that shit up and save it for 2018 by going out to fucking vote this time. Making your voice heard is great and all but the biggest agent of change that every one person has is at the ballot box....and people fucking failed at it a week ago.
When the shit from Trump goes down (and it will all be legal sadly...therefore enforced with the full backing of the courts and police), people will protest and maybe riot and white American will sit in their homes and simply shake their heads at the crazies in the streets. If they're lucky, they'll be able to slightly impact the political dialogue even though identity politics has proven to take a back seat to economic politics time and time again (which is why the 99%/1% thing caught on so hard). All of that pales in comparison to people just getting out and voting. A democratic congress in 2018 is the only actual thing that can stop Trump and right wing legislation.
I've seen lots of stuff about Hail Mary ideas like faithless electors, revolution and rioting, #calexit, etc. I don't think any of that will actually work beyond acting as a means of catharsis.
I also see lots of platitudes about "resisting" (still not sure what that means exactly) and uniting together, etc. etc. Then there's the countless long winded Facebook posts with lots of armchair politicking to predict the future. My new favorite one is "the GOP will resist Trump and hold hearings on Merrick...because reasons and the GOP hates Trump!"....guess they didn't see Paul Ryan acting like he just won the lottery and a two week stay at the Playboy mansion.
For me personally, I just wanted to vent that I'm kinda tired of the platitudes from the left. I'd really much rather people bottle all that shit up and save it for 2018 by going out to fucking vote this time. Making your voice heard is great and all but the biggest agent of change that every one person has is at the ballot box....and people fucking failed at it a week ago.
When the shit from Trump goes down (and it will all be legal sadly...therefore enforced with the full backing of the courts and police), people will protest and maybe riot and white American will sit in their homes and simply shake their heads at the crazies in the streets. If they're lucky, they'll be able to slightly impact the political dialogue even though identity politics has proven to take a back seat to economic politics time and time again (which is why the 99%/1% thing caught on so hard). All of that pales in comparison to people just getting out and voting. A democratic congress in 2018 is the only actual thing that can stop Trump and right wing legislation.
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
the problem is too many people on the left are like "well.. you have to EARN my vote! i'm not just going to vote!" even though the alternative to NOT voting is a million times worse (as those who did not vote are soon to learn)
CrocMother
Banned
I'm super hopeful for 2018, however much of a mistake that is.
Goro Majima
Kitty Genovese Member
Barry O wasn't kidding when he said "Don't boo, vote!"
I dunno just kinda annoyed with all the slacktivism going on. You'd think he world ended on Wednesday with the shit I read on social media but where was this fucking outburst of emotion on Tuesday? How the hell did he get elected?
The people who bother me most are those two voted 3rd party, or who wrote in Bernie, and are pissed on social media that Trump won.
Goro Majima
Kitty Genovese Member
Yeah like I get it if you voted 3rd party/Bernie Sanders write in because you hated both and thought Hilary was a shoe in due to the polls so whatever. Or maybe you live in a deep blue or red state to begin with.
But maybe you shouldn't be acting outraged on social media when you were kinda part of the problem.
yankeehater
Member
Mitch McConnell was walking right with Trump on his white house visit grinning ear to ear. The Republicians just won the lottery, no way are they going to pick a fight with Trump.
sf2fanatic
Member
lol Mexico beating U.S in soccer
Nemesis121
Member
For Woldcup qualifying too, final stage..still lots of games to be played..
FloydtheFathead
Member
Good morning everyone
2018 (if people show up, they should given all the numbers and general political history) should lead to a bounce back.. problem is.. most of the seats up are in blue states and deep red states..
And God help us if Ginsburg dies..
I'm not...
2018 (if people show up, they should given all the numbers and general political history) should lead to a bounce back.. problem is.. most of the seats up are in blue states and deep red states..
And God help us if Ginsburg dies..
FloydtheFathead
Member
VeryGooster
Banned
coffee
FloydtheFathead
Member
Getting old? Greg could probably outdrink you..
In coffee or beer?
We are all getting old. The only exception is Dwayne Wade's wife apparently.
VenomousCoffee
Member
I just ... the level of stupidity required to think that America isn't the most powerful country in the world and that we don't already put our interest first in every single thing we do ...
I can't, friends. I just can't with this shit.
I can understand it if you are a poor white family who lives in flyover country and politicians on both sides ignored you for the last 30+ years to some degree. I live in a different world then those people so I can't judge them too harshly (though I can be pisses at the result).
What I can not understand or forgive is anyone with money, education or substance openly supporting this orange Hitler wannabe.
They just want their taxes lowered.
Trump could round up and export all the Mexicans that clean the NFL players yards and they wouldn't care.
I honestly don't get where people think that America gets pushed around? Is it because the EU is a pain to deal with? Is it because we are trying to to get involved with Syria?
It was hard enough to force myself to like Big Ben in the past, now that I know he's friendly with Trump it just makes me sick.
I honestly wonder if racial tensions and protests and riots contributed to the election.
People felt like they had to take a side and they chose they side that most refelects their local ethnic population.
I wonder if Obama regrets not making an Oval Address or tackeling tensions more directly instead of passing the issues to his press Secretary?
People felt like they had to take a side and they chose they side that most refelects their local ethnic population.
I wonder if Obama regrets not making an Oval Address or tackeling tensions more directly instead of passing the issues to his press Secretary?
FloydtheFathead
Member
It's because we worry about people's feelings and police language..
Let's not pretend otherwise why he and others feel that way.. we know.
That's possible..
The early look at the numbers is white American voted as a minority block this time..
Why? There are certainly smart NFL players, but a lot of them are meatheads. They respond to the alpha male thing that Trump is giving off (see Incognito), and they're among the richest people in the country, who Trump is going to give massive tax breaks to.
Right wing media has being saying that America is weak, no one respects us, and Obama is incompetent since day 1 of his presidency. And there's no real left wing version of that saying, no everything is actually pretty good. And if there is, no one watches that except for liberals who already know that. And racism aside, the media has been saying things have been getting better (which they have been, we were literally on the brink in 08), but a lot of that recovery hasn't gone to middle America. So when they hear someone say things are shitty, and look at their own situation, they agree.
If true yeah that is really fucked.
He is at least smart enough not to make it obvious by writing Trump a love letter, wearing his hat or giving Obama the middle finger.
How do the players stand these assholes?
Zvonimir Boban
Banned
The thing that gets me is HOW is Trump tough or an alpha male when he's so clearly a tangerine faced buffoon who gets butthurt over every tiny bit of criticism?
It's like I'm living in fucking bizarro world.
It's like I'm living in fucking bizarro world.
FloydtheFathead
Member
Why did NBA players tolerate Donald Sterling for so long?
Because it's a job and a possible way to gain some measure of human decency Bionic..
I think it was Tavis Smiley that said something along these lines that when he walked into work on Wednesday that when white liberals walked into work horrified and afraid after the results..
For Black America.. it was just another Wednesday.. they have had to deal with this shit for centuries and still do.. and now will continue to do so.
Because he's not PC and speaks from the gut..
It's truthiness Boban.. Gingrich proved it in the 90s and this proves that again.. we live in the post factual world.. where feeling governs.
Pop summed it up perfectly.
Even if Trump doesn't double down on his tirades that won him office, I cannot look past those tirades. I don't have to. You got in front of millions and blasted one minority group after another. As a son of legal immigrants, I can't get behind him. Yes I hope the US looks good under him, but no matter what it's a bad look. Nothing like feeling somewhat ignored. I just wish Trump was held accountable.
Even if Trump doesn't double down on his tirades that won him office, I cannot look past those tirades. I don't have to. You got in front of millions and blasted one minority group after another. As a son of legal immigrants, I can't get behind him. Yes I hope the US looks good under him, but no matter what it's a bad look. Nothing like feeling somewhat ignored. I just wish Trump was held accountable.
Oddly enough this and the statement about Trump actually gave me a little hope.
https://youtu.be/Q8Que0eQTv0
With the retraction of the complete removal of Obamacare maybe Trump is one of those people that just wants to be liked.
He seeks to be publicly liked and praised such at his events and with a global stage maybe public perception will sway him more than any other president. It's not always great to have a President worried about his image but maybe that prevents him from changing policy that would directly relate to the day to day living and working conditions of People fearing for their lives.
Then again he's got a who's who of Fox News Analysts as his cabinet so who knows.
https://youtu.be/Q8Que0eQTv0
With the retraction of the complete removal of Obamacare maybe Trump is one of those people that just wants to be liked.
He seeks to be publicly liked and praised such at his events and with a global stage maybe public perception will sway him more than any other president. It's not always great to have a President worried about his image but maybe that prevents him from changing policy that would directly relate to the day to day living and working conditions of People fearing for their lives.
Then again he's got a who's who of Fox News Analysts as his cabinet so who knows.
Zvonimir Boban
Banned
Republicans control everything and this campaign has normalised open racism and bigotry.
There's no reason for any minorities to have hope.
Why is that a good thing? How many people are going to get a disease so men can jerk off when we probably have so much free porn that no one could ever watch it?
Anyways on to better news.
Nvidea, who almost never lie (except like those 7 times), just confirmed that the Switch is going to turn that frown upside down and blow everyone's balls off! BG was wrong about Cleve but you can trust me on this! It's going to happen and then soon enough it's going to be happening and after that we can say we were a part of it when it happened! All forms of tenses up in this bitch!
Zvonimir Boban
Banned
I'm glad to see Bionic uphold that centuries old tradition of lawyers being naive and easily duped.
FloydtheFathead
Member
That and
1) that fuck doesn't and didn't want the job.. that was one of things that arose at the meeting with Barry (probably why Barry looked as morose and downtrodden as Trump after their meeting) why this matters is He HATES Ryan and fears being manipulated constantly.. Who do you think he turns to? The one man on the planet who can reasonably sympathize with him.. the guy who sat in the office before him.
And Trump will listen to Barry if he turns to Barry.. Why? Because Barry is the most charismatic motherfucker.. and Barry will manipulate Trump with the biggest flaw (out of his many..) his ego.. Barry with stroke that shit like a champ and Trump will reach out.. why? Because the man who demonized him and embarrassed him now giving him full credit and respect? Shit.. that's the ultimate ego trip..
2)The complete underestimation of what will be need by the Trump Administration. Kushner reportedl asked "how many staffers from the previous administration will stay on and work for us" They are going to go into this completely blind and even if Priebus joins as Chief of Staff.. Trump doesn't trust anyone.. it's clear to see that.
I mean all of this is just possible hopeless hope.. but it's possible.. We really really need RBG to make it 2-4 years.. so.. say a prayer for that woman if you believe in God (even you don't.. try and fake it just a tiny bit)
the only thing people can do is keep fighting in their own way and capacity Boban.. it's shitty and horrible and it's not fair and heartbreaking that people still have to fight for basic decency in this age..
If anyone needs to talk to someone and rage.. pls pm me.. we all need to stick together as much as we can..
And with that.. Go Browns!!
You are confusing lawyers with Americans. You can question our humanity but don't call us naive.
I will remember your words after the Switch launch. It can't miss! I did the math and scientists (up to the 11th grade) agree!
Zvonimir Boban
Banned
Come on man, Nintendo haven't made a great system since the DS Lite. I have no reason to think they're going to reverse that trend.
There at least 7 U owners and they all love the system. Many saying it has the best exclusives this gen (cannot confirm nor deny).
I can say the 3DS was the best portable this gen and had an amazing library. It pales next to the legendary DS but so does every other system ever made not called the PS2.
The Wii also had a ton of amazing games.
If you have fine tastes you have to be excited about Nintendo supporting a single platform. No one is on their level when it comes to games.
It's happening Boban. You can either get on board or get out of the way. Nothing stops this train!
You could print out a picture of Olivia.
Alligatorjandro
Banned
Don't blame you one bit
sexy toes
Alligatorjandro
Banned
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Zvonimir Boban
Banned
I would love this to be true but I don't really have any reason to be optimistic. It's not worth buying a console if it's only going to have three or four worthwhile games during its lifespan.
Also, at what point do we start entertaining the possibility that Brady and Belichick framed Hernandez because they didn't want a Puerto Rican dude on the team?
BlackGhost
Banned
Hmmmm *moves Floy Up in Browns gaf rankings
Damn these are dark times -__-
Edit: it appears many of you are speculating I have not done it in any ways. .... But! I purchased Titanfall 2 for 35 dollars. So in ways that are not paying 60 dollars for a new game I have done it.
Damn these are dark times -__-
Edit: it appears many of you are speculating I have not done it in any ways. .... But! I purchased Titanfall 2 for 35 dollars. So in ways that are not paying 60 dollars for a new game I have done it.
Zvonimir Boban
Banned
Goddammit Bread...