I used to be disgusted, and now I try to be amused.

[Adder]

Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy

I've been thinking about writing up my recollections of a youth on the campaign trail. I mean, think of all the colorful, exciting stories I could share about being on the campaign trail with the likes of Fritz Mondale and Mike Dukakis....

Yeah, we'll keep that one in the drawer.

Don't even pretend to act like Fritz didn't party...

[taxwonk]

Originally Posted by Not Bob

In all seriousness, I wish Teddy White was still around to write "The Making of the President - 2016." And while I think that Hunter Thompson's "Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail 1972" is his best work, I think that Teddy's Everyman style would probably make for a better read on this saga.

Instead we'll just get something like "Game Change 3 - The Wrath of Khan" by Heilemann and Halperin, filled with breathless awe and after the fact self-justifications and rationalizations. (John, why do you hang out with that idiot?) Maybe someone will ask Elizabeth Drew will write a book again.

If Hunter hadn't already blown his head off, a week on the bus with the Donald would make him do it.

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

So, Hank, how's it doing in the Big Titty there?

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski

The closest political equivalent I can think of is Rush attacking Michelle Obama's anti-obesity campaign by saying she was overweight. First, she wasn't, but second even if she was, how could the party of "family values" attack the build of a woman with two youngish children? It's just a sickening thing to hear.

How long after the last pregnancy must one wait?

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy

I've been thinking about writing up my recollections of a youth on the campaign trail. I mean, think of all the colorful, exciting stories I could share about being on the campaign trail with the likes of Fritz Mondale and Mike Dukakis....

Yeah, we'll keep that one in the drawer.

“I never said he was (taking ibogaine), I said there was a rumor in Milwaukeee that he was. Which was true, and I started the rumor in Milwaukee. If you read that carefully, I’m a very accurate journalist.”

This was brilliant regarding Muskie. Regarding Trump, it'd be met with, "That probably IS true! It'd explain everything!"

Oddly, Trump might be the first Gonzo candidate. The line between the lunatic/fabulous and the factual is irrelevant. It's heresy to apply the adjective in public, however, as Trump's agenda is deeply unfun.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall

This right here is some dumb shit. There are plenty of people who are angry for no good reason. Angry that a Kenyan Muslim is President. Angry that they are suffering from reverse racism. Angry that they have to put some effort into calling people what they want to be called instead of how white people used to define people. Angry at the government because their company moved their jobs to Mexico so that stockholders could increase their return on investment, which is taxed at a lower rate.

Yeah. There's always a reason, but that's not saying anything when those reasons are often demented.

Also, after your criticism of Obama's "lack of action" on imbalanced drug laws, your silence on this is telling: https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2016...itional-people

TM

I'll skip the first part. Your point there, if there is one, is too blunt and silly to address. (And the last sentence of it contradicts the first part of it.)

Regarding Obama commuting sentences, I applaud it. But it's not enough. The laws that cause these stupid sentences remain largely unchanged. Holder asked for serious reform, but so far as I see, it hasn't resulted in what's needed. Even if Obama commutes 1000 before his departure, it's not undoing the moronic codes by which these people were wrongly jailed for extraordinary periods of time for non-violent crimes.

But thanks for citing that article. I'm glad to hear of it, and I give him huge praise for it.

When Hillary's elected, she'd better follow through with not only more of that, but also a serious push to free all individuals incarcerated for non-violent drug crime.

And rest assured, I'll bitch about her lack of effort on that part as well.

[taxwonk]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

How long after the last pregnancy must one wait?

Are you still sore "down there?"

[taxwonk]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

“I never said he was (taking ibogaine), I said there was a rumor in Milwaukeee that he was. Which was true, and I started the rumor in Milwaukee. If you read that carefully, I’m a very accurate journalist.”

This was brilliant regarding Muskie. Regarding Trump, it'd be met with, "That probably IS true! It'd explain everything!"

Oddly, Trump might be the first Gonzo candidate. The line between the lunatic/fabulous and the factual is irrelevant. It's heresy to apply the adjective in public, however, as Trump's agenda is deeply unfun.

Trump is the epitome of Gonzo Campaigning. Everything in the campaign and post-election days is about him personally. Look for Trump casinos and golf courses ("beautiful courses!") to gain Historic Landmark status.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally Posted by taxwonk

Trump is the epitome of Gonzo Campaigning. Everything in the campaign and post-election days is about him personally. Look for Trump casinos and golf courses ("beautiful courses!") to gain Historic Landmark status.

I tell a story about getting my dad (working class guy who golfed, but on beat public courses) out to play a pro course.

"you've heard of 8 mile Road, i live near 11 Mile, on 15 mile is Oakland Hills, one of the best courses in the world, all the major tournaments have been played there..... I suppose if Trump wins we'll get an executive order that his courses are now the best in the world, but for now Oakland Hills is still up there......"

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

So the party of Lincoln will end as the party of John Wilkes Booth.

Why is any sane person still a Republican?

[SEC_Chick]

Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy

So the party of Lincoln will end as the party of John Wilkes Booth.

Why is any sane person still a Republican?

Good question. At this point he appears to be devoting himself to establishing the legitimacy of the Never Trump movement.

My favorite recent account of Trump refers to him as "whistling the tune of lunatics as loudly as possible like a douchebag pied-piper drawing the worst of America out of their holes to come out and vote for a border wall."

But things like Sean Hannity getting into a Twitter war with a WSJ editor have been keeping it light.

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally Posted by SEC_Chick

Good question. At this point he appears to be devoting himself to establishing the legitimacy of the Never Trump movement.

My favorite recent account of Trump refers to him as "whistling the tune of lunatics as loudly as possible like a douchebag pied-piper drawing the worst of America out of their holes to come out and vote for a border wall."

But things like Sean Hannity getting into a Twitter war with a WSJ editor have been keeping it light.

I'm actually enjoying the twitter account of Amanda Carpenter, who came to fame spreading manure on behalf of Ted Cruz.

The heavy-duty schadenfreude mixed with occasional glimpses of a realization that this is HER monster as much as anyone's are priceless.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

I'll skip the first part. Your point there, if there is one, is too blunt and silly to address. (And the last sentence of it contradicts the first part of it.)

Right. Too blunt. My response is what's too silly. Oh yeah, and contradictory. Sure.

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

Regarding Obama commuting sentences, I applaud it. But it's not enough. The laws that cause these stupid sentences remain largely unchanged. Holder asked for serious reform, but so far as I see, it hasn't resulted in what's needed. Even if Obama commutes 1000 before his departure, it's not undoing the moronic codes by which these people were wrongly jailed for extraordinary periods of time for non-violent crimes.

I honestly do not know what the fuck you expect him to do to change state laws. I don't think you know either, so I'm going to drop it.

TM

[Pretty Little Flower]

Originally Posted by Pretty Little Flower

Speaking of James Brown, let's do some of that. Of all of his funk, there is something about the tune Get On The Good Foot that grabs me every time. The way that chirpy guitar line propels you forward, walking up and down those same three notes. Or when the horns hit, drop, and then build back in, over and over. Or maybe the message of unity: "Said the long-hair hippies and the afro blacks, they all get together across the tracks, and they party." Whatever, it is funk most worthy of the Daily Dose:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgGwI12zMJg

I'm back on the organ funk. Long intro on this one, but it is worth waiting it out. The Daily Dose is by Larry Ellis and the Black Hammer. Funky Thing, Pt. 1:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfe2qTYfleo

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

I think perhaps Secret Service should reassign some of the folks protecting Trump to protect Clinton.

After his statement, she clearly needs more protection, and I don't see why our government should have to go to additional expense.