The Wow I Can't Believe That News Story Thread

~~Cuthbert~~ · 08-28-2018, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista

I always get caught up in this.

Frowny, since I can't put you on ignore, I'm just going to try my damnedest at not replying to you anymore. At this point, I've pretty much decided I really, really, dislike you.

A purely generic **** OFF.

Just needed to get it out.

Does this mean that the three of us are not meeting in California for cheeseburgers and 66.45% ABV coffee and chocolate infused organic pale ale now?

**Frownland** · 08-28-2018, 02:17 PM

Sorry for trying to get you to think.

OccultHawk · 08-28-2018, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista

I always get caught up in this.

Frowny, since I can't put you on ignore, I'm just going to try my damnedest at not replying to you anymore. At this point, I've pretty much decided I really, really, dislike you.

A purely generic **** OFF.

Just needed to get it out.

Why do different opinions upset you so much?

The Batlord · 08-28-2018, 02:43 PM

I'll fly in and we'll joyride Chula's RV and go see the Grand Canyon and hookers and ****.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 08-28-2018, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 66Sexy

I'll fly in and we'll joyride Chula's RV and go see the Grand Canyon and hookers and ****.

Bring some Steel Reserve.

**Frownland** · 08-28-2018, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Fluff

Bring some Steel Reserve.

No need. We have plenty of gas stations here.

The Batlord · 08-28-2018, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluff

Bring some Steel Reserve.

I'll bring the stolen RV, you bring the booze. That's clearly fair.

Lisnaholic · 08-29-2018, 10:14 AM

To me, British politics lately has been depressing, dull and complicated; endless discussion about Brexit with no politician admitting that no-one knows how it'll turn out. That's partly why I find US politics much more compelling, and I'm grateful that people here let me pontificate about the US situation, even though it's not my country. With that in mind:-

John McCain: I learnt on this very forum that he is not quite the all American hero that the mainstream media paint him out to be. Nonetheless, he voted against repealing Obamacare and he was a member of an endangered species; a Republican with a spine. For that he wins my respect.

Trump: something that really bugged me was when he sullied a very rare moment in which Native American Indians were honoured for their service to the USA. Did anyone see those old guys? So dressed up, so proud to be in the WhiteHouse; their one moment in the limelight. Trump, with a thoughtless and irrelevant remark about Pocahontas, deflated that once-in-a-lifetime moment, and the media, hypnotised by Trump's every utterance, focused on Trump instead.
Well, death is also a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and even if Trump doesn't like McCain he could've done the simple expected thing with the flag and a prompt statement. He could've let McCain's family (and apparently the nation) have their special moment, free of his crass behaviour, but he didn't.

Devin Nunes: In your face, Devin! At American taxpayers' expense, DN, the Head of the House Intelligence Committee, flew to London and came back with nothing but a Tower of London ashtray

Key · 08-29-2018, 10:16 AM

Thr hate for McCain at this forum isn't surprising tho he's one of the very few Republicans I had any respect for. The man is considered a war hero imo. I understand that's not popular opinion but yknow.

Lisnaholic · 08-29-2018, 11:04 AM

^ Yes, on here there was a debate which I'd hate to re-open about the morality of fighting as a soldier. That's why I didn't mention McCain's military record.

08-28-2018, 02:17 PM	#13402 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	Sorry for trying to get you to think. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

08-29-2018, 10:14 AM	#13408 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	To me, British politics lately has been depressing, dull and complicated; endless discussion about Brexit with no politician admitting that no-one knows how it'll turn out. That's partly why I find US politics much more compelling, and I'm grateful that people here let me pontificate about the US situation, even though it's not my country. With that in mind:- John McCain: I learnt on this very forum that he is not quite the all American hero that the mainstream media paint him out to be. Nonetheless, he voted against repealing Obamacare and he was a member of an endangered species; a Republican with a spine. For that he wins my respect. Trump: something that really bugged me was when he sullied a very rare moment in which Native American Indians were honoured for their service to the USA. Did anyone see those old guys? So dressed up, so proud to be in the WhiteHouse; their one moment in the limelight. Trump, with a thoughtless and irrelevant remark about Pocahontas, deflated that once-in-a-lifetime moment, and the media, hypnotised by Trump's every utterance, focused on Trump instead. Well, death is also a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and even if Trump doesn't like McCain he could've done the simple expected thing with the flag and a prompt statement. He could've let McCain's family (and apparently the nation) have their special moment, free of his crass behaviour, but he didn't. Devin Nunes: In your face, Devin! At American taxpayers' expense, DN, the Head of the House Intelligence Committee, flew to London and came back with nothing but a Tower of London ashtray __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953 Last edited by Lisnaholic; 08-29-2018 at 11:06 AM.

08-29-2018, 11:04 AM	#13410 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	^ Yes, on here there was a debate which I'd hate to re-open about the morality of fighting as a soldier. That's why I didn't mention McCain's military record. __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

08-29-2018, 10:16 AM	#13409 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Thr hate for McCain at this forum isn't surprising tho he's one of the very few Republicans I had any respect for. The man is considered a war hero imo. I understand that's not popular opinion but yknow.