The Wow I Can't Believe That News Story Thread

[OccultHawk]

I’m not even trying to be nihilistic or start **** but the more I think about the Democrats the more I realize I hate them pretty much the same as Trump

That goes for Yang too

They’re all repulsive-

I can’t really hate anyone anymore than wishing they were dead

I don’t want to torture Trump I just wish he didn’t exist. And that goes for afaik everyone who’s ever been elected to anything.

Let me ask elph

Even if Sanders is by far the best candidate and his policies would greatly improve your life don’t you still... wouldn’t it be gratifying to bring a tire iron against his cranium?

Or not?

[OccultHawk]

Originally Posted by elphenor

Sanders is not even a Democrat

Sure. I mean fine. Whatever he is. Don’t you hate him just for being him?

[Anteater]

Politicians by definition are completely useless in most respects. Especially all the lifetime bureaucrats who sit in Congress and on the Senate.

I only want to vote for Yang because I hate him a lot less than the other Democrats running and he's not a doofus like Trump. He's also the only person who has extensively documented what solutions he'd actually bring to the table if elected. He doesn't flip flop like Bernie or is pushing to be some kind of non-technical centrist like Pate Buttplug or Beta O' Cuck.

[OccultHawk]

Originally Posted by elphenor

you don't have respect for someone who, even when it's way unpopular with the American people, will give the straight answer of "yes all felons should be able to vote" because it's principled regardless of whether it's politically convenient?

Not in the least, tbh

[Anteater]

Originally Posted by elphenor

on what issues has Bernie flip flopped on?

the one thing he's praised for universally is consistency

Back in the mid 70's, Bernie said that nobody should make over $1 million a year in annual revenue. Even if you adjust that for inflation, Bernie Sanders back then would look at the Bernie Sanders of today and wonder wtf happened.

I'd probably be happier if Sanders held some other position in the next administration than as POTUS. He's just too old and out of touch to have any real understanding of how to deal with challenges that most Americans will actually be facing over the next decade or so. Especially when it comes to automation, AI and other things emerging in the private sector.

[OccultHawk]

Originally Posted by Anteater

Back in the mid 70's, Bernie said that nobody should make over $1 million a year in annual revenue. Even if you adjust that for inflation, Bernie Sanders back then would look at the Bernie Sanders of today and wonder wtf happened.

For real. I hope someone burns his Lake Champlain house down with him in it.

[OccultHawk]

Originally Posted by elphenor

he's advocating for that money to be taxed

his position has not changed, it's probably adjusted for inflation though

it's not supposed to be a choice

I don't believe in charity either

I’ve known people who intentionally stay below the poverty line.

I mean, I knew two really well educated capable people in Portland who did that so they wouldnt be forced to finance the war machine.

[OccultHawk]

Originally Posted by elphenor

plus he basically accidentally made the money because his book did well

it's not like it's ****ing venture capitalist Bernie... jesus

Really? The US Senate? For how ****ing long?

It’s ok to hate him. Vote for him anyway of you want. Just remember what he is.

[OccultHawk]

Originally Posted by elphenor

again, donate whatever you're spending on WiFi

I’ve been damn near perfectly consistent in declaring myself a piece of **** and part of the problem

Quit redirecting the conversation

Why do you love your masters?

[OccultHawk]

Originally Posted by elphenor

why did you cry when John Lennon got shot

mother****er was rich (and kind of a dick)

Who cares about me? Asking me a question doesn’t answer a question