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

I'm talking about the politics of their proposal, not policy. I don't think the legislation is going anywhere. They don't have enough Republican votes -- conservatives want to push it one way, and moderates wanted to push it the other. A strong President might be able to bring the party around, but Trump is the opposite of this. Also, he doesn't really care about the policy and is figuring out that the proposal is a loser. Legislators aren't going to sign on if they think he's going to jump ship. But if and when it fails, there'll be a price to pay. Does Ryan lose his job over this?

Greedy,Greedy,Greedy

03-16-2017 03:15 PM

Re: Quick, Blame Somebody!

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Originally Posted by Tyrone Slothrop (Post 506282)

That's what I'm talking about. They will be looking for someone to blame. Blame Obama. Blame the Dems. Blame the Press.

The problem with Ryan losing his job is, who is going to take it? The bills is being hit from all sides, it's not like it's getting trounced because the Freedom Caucus is feeling its oats.

Icky Thump

03-16-2017 03:34 PM

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

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Originally Posted by Tyrone Slothrop (Post 506278)

How do the Republicans handle their healthcare mess?

Blame Obama.

Not Bob

03-16-2017 03:39 PM

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

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Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield (Post 506272)

The hardcore Rust/Coal/Bible/Oxycontin Belt Trump voters love their govt benefits. Trump is playing with serious fire here.

If the Dems were serious gamers, they'd let the bill pass as it is. Don't touch it. Let it be all his, and Paul Ryan's, and let it sink both the GOP Congress and Trump.

Great idea (but for all the people dying because, although they have "access" to life-sustaining drugs and whatnot, they can't actually afford them).

Not Bob

03-16-2017 03:42 PM

Trying hard to look like Gary Cooper.

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Originally Posted by greatwhitenorthchick (Post 506279)

If past practice is any indication, with dignity and aplomb.

And a jaunty, devil-may-care smile - like Hank's avatar.

Tyrone Slothrop

03-16-2017 03:43 PM

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

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Originally Posted by Icky Thump (Post 506284)

Blame Obama.

Hey, it got them this far.

Pretty Little Flower

03-16-2017 05:08 PM

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

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Originally Posted by Not Bob (Post 506285)

Great idea (but for all the people dying because, although they have "access" to life-sustaining drugs and whatnot, they can't actually afford them).

God damn, you are such a moist empathy pussy.

It's James Brown Thursday on the Daily Dose. Here is a sprawling riff workout called "More Peas."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW6SW5GUCzE

Hank Chinaski

03-16-2017 06:30 PM

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

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Originally Posted by Pretty Little Flower (Post 506288)

God damn, you are such a moist empathy pussy.

It's James Brown Thursday on the Daily Dose. Here is a sprawling riff workout called "More Peas."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW6SW5GUCzE

I met notbob once. At a bar on ____. We each ordered a bourbon. My wife ordered a bourbon.

Halfway through our drinks I had the sense NB wanted to compliment my wife's hairdo, but he didn't. So then I was pissed. When the manic was in charge, why was he coming onto to her? Then, the depressive took over, and I'm like, why didn't he compliment her? I was packing and thought about getting on a train, and seeing where it ended up, you know the feeling, I know you do, but instead I ordered another drink.

Pretty Little Flower

03-16-2017 08:46 PM

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

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Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski (Post 506289)

I met NotBob once. At a bar on _____. One of the original craft cocktail bars. Some other lawyer chatting board riff raff were there.

He was amiable but distant. I became preoccupied trying to determine what was causing him to be this way. It was fascinating how he could be superficially the most pleasant guy in the room, and yet at the same time be completely disengaged with everyone and everything around him. Later in the evening, I caught him with his guard down. He was looking into his drink, with a big, hand-chipped ice cube floating in it, half-singing, half-muttering, "You killed the cat, burned it in antifreeze. Dumped in the truck with the rest of the cattle feed." Then I saw his eyes, and instantly knew he had a head full of mescaline. Which he later confirmed at the after party while applying nipple clamps to a more-than-willing 5YS.

Not Bob

03-16-2017 09:57 PM

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

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Originally Posted by greatwhitenorthchick (Post 506279)

If past practice is any indication, with dignity and aplomb.

Gwink, why do I want to punch Brad Marchant in the face every time I see him? I don't even dislike the Bruins.

greatwhitenorthchick

03-17-2017 10:13 AM

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

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Originally Posted by Not Bob (Post 506291)

Gwink, why do I want to punch Brad Marchant in the face every time I see him? I don't even dislike the Bruins.

He's got one of those punchable faces. Like Bobby Valentine's. And because this is the PB, like Paul Ryan's.

(it's Marchand)

Not Bob

03-17-2017 11:36 AM

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

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Originally Posted by greatwhitenorthchick (Post 506292)

He's got one of those punchable faces. Like Bobby Valentine's. And because this is the PB, like Paul Ryan's.

(it's Marchand)

Doh! I should have known that. I apologize to you, but Not Him, for the error.

Agreed. Paul Ryan definitely has a punchable face - especially here:

https://timedotcom.files.wordpress.c...ality=85&w=366

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