I want to just throw this out there....What about a Bernie and Beto ticket for 2020?

Freedompath comments on Dec 28, 2018:

I would vote for them...I do have a little reservation about Bernie’s age.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 28, 2018:

That is my main concern.

I want to just throw this out there....What about a Bernie and Beto ticket for 2020?

Dale2006 comments on Dec 28, 2018:

I actually like Bernie and Beto is interesting. My thought, though, is that Bernie is just too liberal to sell to the general public. I would vote for them though.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 28, 2018:

Bernie's positions are slightly to the right of Eisenhower. On any given position you will find at least two thirds of the American electorate agrees with Bernie.

It appears that to thrive on this site one must hate our President....

Amisja comments on Dec 28, 2018:

You fail to recognise that this site is not only for Americans. I am British and there are a number of us, in addition to Canadians or Australians. Saying that...Trump is a plonker

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 28, 2018:

I love your British restraint and propriety. Here in California one of the nicest things we call him is an asshole.

Wonderful photo, but didn't know where to share it

escapetypist comments on Dec 26, 2018:

Why are those clouds growing horizontally?

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 27, 2018:

Thermal updraft.

For all members of agnostic !

Xanadutoo comments on Dec 24, 2018:

Thanks and the same to you. Every mouthful of Christmas dinner or glass of booze I have, I will be thinking of someone else.lol

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 25, 2018:

@VAL3941, yes. Thank you.

For all members of agnostic !

Xanadutoo comments on Dec 24, 2018:

Thanks and the same to you. Every mouthful of Christmas dinner or glass of booze I have, I will be thinking of someone else.lol

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 25, 2018:

@VAL3941, what kind of party poop are you?

Must be a drunk tourist in Mexico!

IamNobody comments on Dec 24, 2018:

Dude that's racist, that sand could be the Sahara ????????

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 25, 2018:

At the risk of sounding like a racist when it comes to sand, that sand is to dark to be the Sahara.

It would be interesting to see some sort of official party-neutral government review of estimated ...

mcgeo52 comments on Dec 24, 2018:

We need to also take into account environmental impact on migrating animals.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 25, 2018:

@kmaz, quantification is fairly easy using a census of the animals. Placing a dollar value on them is a different issue.

[marketwatch.

Elganned comments on Dec 23, 2018:

In your list you forgot Religions Conservatives, who backed the Trumpsterfire to get some conservative judges, and he delivered in spades. DeVos at Education was just a bonus. And if Ginsburg has to retire, we're all fucked.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@Mofo1953, why should people continue to enable an abusive relationship? Hillary had done her absolute best to alienate every last person who had supported Bernie Sanders. That is NOT the way to win an election. And in case you haven't checked lately, we do (at least purportedly) live in a democracy. It was people like you who unquestioningly supported Hillary in her theft of the nomination who share the blame. Until you admit that, you deserve tRump. Anything you have to say other than a mea culpa is a complete waste of breath. Talk to the hand.

I do not know of this source.

KKGator comments on Dec 24, 2018:

It's a site based in Austria. They're always had their own troubles with reich-wingers. You know, birthplace of Hitler and all. I wouldn't place any credence on anything they say.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@KKGator, unlike most right wing groups, the Mises Institute tries to get their facts straight.This report is very legit.

GoFundMe page for Ladders to Get Over Trump's Wall [wkrg.

TheGreatShadow comments on Dec 24, 2018:

Posted this. Trump won't get the gofundme to work. Needs to get it from the treasury.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@TheGreatShadow, the money goes to a non-profit doing good work to help immigrants with their legal rights.

I do not know of this source.

joe1334us comments on Dec 24, 2018:

This is Right Wing Nut Austrians running a 501c (3) Tax Free and in Alabama Fucking around in Politics in the USA! Where was Hitler Born? Austrian Orthodox bull shit!

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

They are not Austrians. They are Americans promoting the economic theories developed by Ludwig von Mises. His theories are commonly referred to as the Austrian school of economics. And while they are right wing, this particular post is 100% accurate.

I do not know of this source.

KKGator comments on Dec 24, 2018:

It's a site based in Austria. They're always had their own troubles with reich-wingers. You know, birthplace of Hitler and all. I wouldn't place any credence on anything they say.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@KKGator, the Mises Institute promotes Austrian Economics but is based in Auburn, Alabama.

[marketwatch.

Elganned comments on Dec 23, 2018:

In your list you forgot Religions Conservatives, who backed the Trumpsterfire to get some conservative judges, and he delivered in spades. DeVos at Education was just a bonus. And if Ginsburg has to retire, we're all fucked.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@Mofo1953, if you give people a choice between cancer or AIDS, don't blame them if they choose not to play.

It works! Have to say it out loud.

mcgeo52 comments on Dec 24, 2018:

In an American accent say, "Whale oil beef hooked," to hear an Irish phrase.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@RavenCT, thanks. It's an original design that goes with a song I wrote: https://geomccalip.bandcamp.com/track/santa-claus-is-coming

It works! Have to say it out loud.

mcgeo52 comments on Dec 24, 2018:

In an American accent say, "Whale oil beef hooked," to hear an Irish phrase.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@silverotter11, say it quickly.

[marketwatch.

Elganned comments on Dec 23, 2018:

In your list you forgot Religions Conservatives, who backed the Trumpsterfire to get some conservative judges, and he delivered in spades. DeVos at Education was just a bonus. And if Ginsburg has to retire, we're all fucked.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@Mofo1953, and Hillary could have won if she had listened to the Sanders supporters who tried to warn her that she was losing key states, and wanted to help her. She was so upset with them for even challenging her "right" to the nomination that she would not even listen to them, much less accept their help. As I said, Worst. Possible, Candidate. Her damned sense of entitlement was even worse than Trumps; he never expected to win. How bad do have to be to lose to Donald tRump? I still blame HRC, DWS, and the DNC for not letting America have the President they wanted and needed. It is on their heads whether you acknowledge that or not.

President Obama is playing Santa Claus. [facebook.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Dec 23, 2018:

More decency in his little finger than in the entirety of the tRump family.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@TheGreatShadow, 45 *might* do that on the 7th Thursday of January three years after hell froze over for the 13th time. But only if it's raining so he can't play golf.

[marketwatch.

Elganned comments on Dec 23, 2018:

In your list you forgot Religions Conservatives, who backed the Trumpsterfire to get some conservative judges, and he delivered in spades. DeVos at Education was just a bonus. And if Ginsburg has to retire, we're all fucked.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@Mofo1953, thank HRC, DWS, and the DNC for stealing the primaries and giving the Democrats the Worst. Candidate. Ever.

Another reason this holiday is bullshit.

273kelvin comments on Dec 23, 2018:

Are wrapping up the whole building?

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@Mokvon, DIY and Dollar Tree would save you at least 90% of that.

My cousin's playing Christmas music by the Carpenters.

Lavergne comments on Dec 23, 2018:

If I have to listen to Christmas music I can think of plenty worse than the Carpenters....

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@ugly, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

My cousin's playing Christmas music by the Carpenters.

SleeplessInTexas comments on Dec 23, 2018:

I like Christmas music. I don't like the religious chorus on some of them, but I'm not going to hate on the music.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 24, 2018:

@SleeplessInTexas, I always liked the Carpenters. But maybe there is some prejudice involved since I live in Long Beach.

Just wanted to share one of my favorite Xmas songs. [youtu.be]

SukiSue comments on Dec 23, 2018:

Nice! Thanks! And I share one back... https://youtu.be/P37xPiRz1sg

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 23, 2018:

I've had the great privilege of seeing both Robert Earl and John live a number of times. You guys have good taste.

silverotter11 comments on Dec 21, 2018:

The big question is will Mueller have the hard evidence, will the Congress/Senate act on it?

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 22, 2018:

Depends on a number of factors. tRump has McConnell unhappy (ok, extremely pissed) about the continuing resolution. And Mitch was already not happy about withdrawing the troops from Syria. A couple more boneheaded moves like that between now and January 2 and McConnell will be calling Pelosi askig jus how soon she can get the articles of impeachment passed by the House and delivered to the Senate.

What a douche! [cnn.com]

daylily comments on Dec 20, 2018:

What a fuck nut! Where the hell are his handlers?!

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 20, 2018:

@daylily, the adults have left the building.

What a douche! [cnn.com]

PolyWolf comments on Dec 20, 2018:

It's my personal belief that Trump is intentionally devaluing the stock market and U.S. credibility generally, and certainly general confidence in the government and possibly in all governing methods. This would be great for Russia, as U.S. instability allows them to make basically any moves they ...

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 20, 2018:

@Redheadedgammy

What a douche! [cnn.com]

Tommy19 comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Hes a selfish bastard.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 20, 2018:

@Freedompath, since when did his intelligence rise to the level of stupid? Or are you just in the holiday spirit and being generous?

What a douche! [cnn.com]

RobertNappi2 comments on Dec 20, 2018:

What did you expect from a self-serving egomaniac...with the I.Q. of a fucking ROCK!!!!!

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 20, 2018:

Any rock smart enough to fuck has a higher IO than tRump.

First off we should have never been in Iraq! That is my opinion! We are the root cause of ...

Leafhead comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Only hemp can stop him now

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 20, 2018:

@Leafhead, @of-the-mountain

I'd Unplug to Charge my CellPhone

Cutiebeauty comments on Dec 19, 2018:

Yes , cell phones important for the presidential alerts lmao

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 19, 2018:

Touché!

Trump bans bumpstocks. Thoughts?

mcgeo52 comments on Dec 19, 2018:

Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 19, 2018:

@TheGreatShadow, I'm thinking Trump is more like a stuck calendar page.

[cnn.

TheGreatShadow comments on Dec 19, 2018:

Saw it. He also lied about restricting gun laws! Lie after lie, after lie...

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 19, 2018:

@phxbillcee, but only on days ending in "y".

Here's some interesting background on tRump's new Chief of Staff: [nymag.com]

Diogenes comments on Dec 16, 2018:

That article hit the nail on the head. Yes, all this corruption is taking place openly- there is not the least bit of effort to cover it up. The money that is being funneled into "White House South", Mar-a-Lago, must be huge. And it goes directly into Trump's pocket. Yes, he does have a bonafied ...

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 16, 2018:

@Diogenes, he considers Camp David too low class. But he does use it for extremely secure family meetings.

Here's some interesting background on tRump's new Chief of Staff: [nymag.com]

TheGreatShadow comments on Dec 15, 2018:

That was from April 24th, but there is so many things that don't get brought up until now. At least again.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 16, 2018:

I know it was from April, but for some reason it seems especially timely right now.

Trump Tower

Cutiebeauty comments on Dec 15, 2018:

Looks funny ... Ummm .. Who are they?

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 15, 2018:

@Cutiebeauty, it was one of the all time great cartoon shows.

Zinke is out! [huffp.st]

TheGreatShadow comments on Dec 15, 2018:

Am I the only person that is having a hard time remembering all the people that have been fired, resigned, charged with a crime, or even people suspected of a crime in this admin? Makes my head hurt.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 15, 2018:

Now that there is NO Doubt that trump stole the election and use campaign monies illegally and ...

EMC2 comments on Dec 14, 2018:

I believe they are investigating Pence and that is why he is soooooo quiet. Pence is definitely at the core of this mess. Come January the shit is hitting the fan like never before. Not even Watergate had this volume of conspiracy.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 14, 2018:

@EMC2, "Not even Watergate had this volume of conspiracy"? I'm nominating this for understatement of the year.

Am I just getting old or is the holiday season just becoming more in your face.

mcgeo52 comments on Dec 13, 2018:

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 14, 2018:

@Cutiebeauty, https://geomccalip.bandcamp.com/track/santa-claus-is-coming

Do you think 45 sleeps at night without seeing Mueller?

IamNobody comments on Dec 13, 2018:

Say all you want but the one milking tax money to his pockets for the longest time is Muller. Clearly he is not in a hurry by any means. He understands better than anybody how everyone's judgement is so clouded by hate that no one will question why is taking him forever to do whatever everyone think...

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 13, 2018:

@IamNobody, you are sooo ignorant it hurts. So far Mueller has collected in confiscation of illegal gains over twice what the investigation has cost. As a taxpayer I have absolutely no problem with paying Mueller's salary. As for it taking so long, you are too ignorant of what Mueller is really after to understand just how quickly this investigation is really moving. When it is complete, maybe you will understand.

oh the irony!!!

steve148 comments on Dec 13, 2018:

Excellent, The walls are closing in on 45

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 13, 2018:

Yes, they are excellent walls. Believe me. Only the best walls.

oh the irony!!!

glennlab comments on Dec 13, 2018:

When your lawyer goes to jail for things you did together, you might want to start packing.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 13, 2018:

You wont need much more than a toothbrush.

Since we are circled around to this Wall BS again and again! Good Morning My Agnostic Free thinking...

Freedompath comments on Dec 13, 2018:

I want to see trump/pence put up their defense...their answers to questions under oath!

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 13, 2018:

As if being under oath would make a gnat's ass of difference to Trump.

tRump IS going to jail.

paul1967 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

IF and that's a huge if the okay comes down to arrestTrump he will be pardoned. I guarantee it. Even if Hillary Clinton somehow became President Trump will be Pardoned. (Hillary will never become President I used her to push my point)

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 13, 2018:

@paul1967, there is a case in front of the court right now that could determine if a Presidential pardon includes state crimes. That was one of the reasons that McConnell was so determined to push through the Kavanaugh nomination.

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Our_existence comments on Dec 12, 2018:

Pence is next

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 13, 2018:

@Our_existance, just because Pence was covering for Flynn, and Flynn has been singing like a canary, what make you think Pence is next?

tRump IS going to jail.

ArdentAtheist comments on Dec 12, 2018:

If he does I want to visit him in prison... I wouldn’t say anything, just want to stand there and look at him in disgust, maybe where my agnostic.com shirt. I’ll put, “I don’t really care, do you!” on the back so he’s sees it as I walk away shaking my head.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 13, 2018:

tRump IS going to jail.

paul1967 comments on Dec 12, 2018:

IF and that's a huge if the okay comes down to arrestTrump he will be pardoned. I guarantee it. Even if Hillary Clinton somehow became President Trump will be Pardoned. (Hillary will never become President I used her to push my point)

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 13, 2018:

Trump may be pardoned for federal crimes. He will not be pardoned for state crimes, and Letitia James, the AG elect of NY has made it clear that her priority is going after the Trump crime family. If Trump is smart (don't hold your breath), he will cut a plea bargain with the feds and take a stay in Club Fed on the condition that he not do any state time. About his only other choice may be to decide whether he wants to die in Sing Sing or the maximum security facility in Clinton, NY (yes, there really is one; the irony boggles the mind).

Seems “titanic” Maria Butina to plead guilty to conspiracy, accused Russian agent flips to ...

mcgeo52 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

She has a lot more on the Republicans in Congress (especially the leadership) than she does on Trump himself. This should have McConnell really worried. And Ryan can't be all that happy about it either. BTW, looks like Comrade Dana Rohrabacher may be retiring behind bars instead of to the beach.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 11, 2018:

@Freedompath, I suspect it will come out that he had help from Ryan and McConnell in staying under the radar. As long as he was delivering the goods (i.e., the rubles) they were willing to let him be the bag man and help keep it all hidden.

Seems “titanic” Maria Butina to plead guilty to conspiracy, accused Russian agent flips to ...

mcgeo52 comments on Dec 11, 2018:

She has a lot more on the Republicans in Congress (especially the leadership) than she does on Trump himself. This should have McConnell really worried. And Ryan can't be all that happy about it either. BTW, looks like Comrade Dana Rohrabacher may be retiring behind bars instead of to the beach.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 11, 2018:

@Freedompath, that's one of the nicer things I could say about him. The good news is we finally got rid of him. I use the "we" advisedly. He is from the next district over from where I live in Long Beach, and knowing that our Representative was very safe, I focused on helping get rid of Dana.

Get your guns ready! ;)

Redheadedgammy comments on Dec 10, 2018:

I am so sick of these ignorant assholes threatening people with their guns. I guess they don't realize us Liberals have guns too.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 10, 2018:

It's not just the liberals that have guns. The idiots are going to be up against law enforcement, and if necessary, the National Guard. Maybe the herd needs thinning.

So FINALLY the media is floating impeachment.

Looking4-Others comments on Dec 10, 2018:

Makes me wonder if Pence is named Co-conspirator in one of Mueller's indictments.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 10, 2018:

Given that Pence was covering for Flynn, and Flynn cooperated to the extent that Mueller recommended NO prison time... Do the math.

Bottomless Pinocchios. The false claims that Trump keeps repeating. [wapo.st]

kenriley comments on Dec 10, 2018:

The only thing I know is the bar is super low for the next president.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 10, 2018:

Shouldn't take a good back hoe operator more than an hour or so to reach it.

There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.

MojoDave comments on Dec 10, 2018:

I'd like to add sex to the list, along with a quote: I don’t know the question, but sex is definitely the answer. – Woody Allen

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 10, 2018:

@MojoDave, I believe the question in his case was, "What do you do with your step daughter to get a divorce from your wife?"

This article on immigration is not specific to Canada.

mcgeo52 comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Everything said here applies to The US as well. The relevant US law is 8 USC 1158. Trump's Executive Order requiring anyone seeking asylum to enter at a specific point flies directly in the face of 8 USC 1158 (a)(1): "Any alien who is physically present in the United States or who arrives in ...

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 9, 2018:

@Science-guy, you're right. I don't play fair.

He’s scared

Cutiebeauty comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Spank his fat ass!

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 9, 2018:

@TheGreatShadow, pay her $140K to stand there with the magazine and refuse to spank him.

Drinking game: Every time the news says "unprecedented" related to Trump, his campaign, or the ...

Cutiebeauty comments on Dec 9, 2018:

No thanks... That'll make me an alcoholic...

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 9, 2018:

@cutiebeauty, no chance of becoming an alcoholic. You would die of alcohol poisoning first.

Trump thinks the Paris Accord is about Paris vs.

Amzungu comments on Dec 9, 2018:

He's a fucking imbecile.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 9, 2018:

Given what @Mofo1953 wrote, and one other reason, I'm definitely sticking with Fucking idiot. The other reason? Trump has a prodigious talent for conning people and demagoguery. I honestly believe that he is a savant. As far as I know there is no such thing as a moron savant or an imbecile savant.

Trump thinks the Paris Accord is about Paris vs.

Amzungu comments on Dec 9, 2018:

He's a fucking imbecile.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 9, 2018:

@Amzungu, thank you for adding a third option. Rex Tillerson said fucking moron. Roger Ailes said fucking idiot. The only minor disagreement I have with you or Tillerson on this is that, and I'm shocked to say so, I agree with Roger Ailes on this.

Family photo time

HippieChick58 comments on Dec 8, 2018:

This is all I want for Christmas.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 8, 2018:

https://youtu.be/RpkfV5kX-_M

Uhhh.... No, you go ahead.

Kafirah comments on Dec 8, 2018:

He could play "NOISE".

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 8, 2018:

The best play, other than VENISON (92 points), is VINES (36 points). Tough call. For those not familiar with how this is scored, start with the V on the Double Letter space four squares to the right of center. VENISON: (8 points for the V + 1 point each for the other six) x 3 for triple word + 50 for all seven tiles = 14 x 3 + 50 = 42 + 50 = 92 VINES: (8 points for the V + 1 point each for the other four) x 3 for triple word = 12 x 3 = 36

Tillerson says Trump doesn't know the rules and gets mad when he can't have things his way.

Lady-DebianLinux comments on Dec 7, 2018:

Trump has Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Yeah the world revolves around his head. Which head? You decide.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 8, 2018:

Considering that one is up his ass and the other is so small it can't be that far away, I would assume the answer is both.

GROSS Pig!

Redheadedgammy comments on Dec 7, 2018:

The man has NO CLASS WHAT SO EVER!!! Come on Mueller we need you to take him out!

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 7, 2018:

If it were not for third class I'd agree that Trump has none.

GROSS Pig!

Frctnal comments on Dec 7, 2018:

No class

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 7, 2018:

Way too much class. All third.

Good Morning to All my Agnostic Friends! Happy Friday to all I just want everyone to start today ...

Charlene comments on Dec 7, 2018:

So that's how you become ambassador under drump?.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 7, 2018:

The key word being "under".

He can feel the noose tightening!

Freedompath comments on Dec 7, 2018:

We hope! And SOON!

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 7, 2018:

@glennlab, we know that Flynn cooperated **fully** with Mueller, given the sentencing recommendation of no prison time. Who was Pence covering for? I seem to remember it was Mike Flynn. Do the math. Pence goes down first.

The bookends, Trump and Carter, both proclaimed Christians, one who gave up his business and ...

TheDoubter comments on Dec 5, 2018:

carter got a bad rap for Iran hostage deal

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 5, 2018:

I believe what you are referring to is the treason committed by that guy in the casket.

Interesting way to collect data [globalnews.ca]

SeeCanU comments on Dec 2, 2018:

i wonder how do they distinguish between any bong water that's flushed

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 2, 2018:

They measure the metabolites produced by the body.

Dementia vs senior moment: [youtu.be]

altschmerz comments on Dec 2, 2018:

The rest of the world must think we’re so stupid for electing him.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 2, 2018:

"Must think"? Try "knows".

Just heard the news about Dana Carvey.

of-the-mountain comments on Dec 1, 2018:

He was the last president since Eisenhower to have actually served in the Military and actually in Combat! He was naval pilot who was shot down over the Pacific during WWII fighting against Japan! Carter served in the Navy as an Naval Nuclear Officer! They knew who were our enemies and still are!...

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 2, 2018:

@of-the-mountain, getting shot at by the Japanese while on a recon mission doesn't qualify as being in combat? That's what Johnson's Army Star was for. Only differences I see between him and Bush are Johnson wasn't the pilot and Bush's plane went down. I'll grant you Nixon was an REMF, with emphasis on the MF.

Just heard the news about Dana Carvey.

of-the-mountain comments on Dec 1, 2018:

He was the last president since Eisenhower to have actually served in the Military and actually in Combat! He was naval pilot who was shot down over the Pacific during WWII fighting against Japan! Carter served in the Navy as an Naval Nuclear Officer! They knew who were our enemies and still are!...

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 2, 2018:

@of-the-mountain, check your facts on Nixon and Johnson. Neither deserves to be compared to Shrub, the deserter. Nixon served as Aide to the Executive Officer at Naval Reserve Aviation Base in Ottumwa, Iowa until May of 1943, when he volunteered for sea duty and reported to Commander Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. He was assigned as Officer in Charge of the South Pacific Combat Air Transport Command at Guadalcanal in the Solomons and later at Green Island. His unit prepared manifests and flight plans for C-47 operations and supervised the loading and unloading of the cargo aircraft. For this service he received a Letter of Commendation from the Commander South Pacific Area and South Pacific Force for "meritorious and efficient performance of duty as Officer in Charge of the South Pacific Combat Air Transport Command... " While on active duty besides the Letter of Commendation, Nixon earned the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. He is entitled to two engagement stars on the Asiatic- Pacific Campaign Medal for supporting air action in the Treasury- Bougainville operations from 27 October to 15 December 1943 and for consolidation of the northern Solomons from 15 December 1943 to 22 July 1944. Johnson was Navy Reserve in 1941. Three days after Pearl Harbor, he was ordered to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Department, Washington, D.C. He was eventually assigned to inspection duty in the pacific. Stationed in New Zealand and Australia, he participated as an observer on a number of bomber missions in the South Pacific. He was awarded the Army Silver Star Medal by General Douglas MacArthur for one of the missions. In addition to the Army Silver Star Medal, Johnson earned the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

With all the talk of Beto O'Rourke possibly running for president (or VP) in 2020 I felt inspired ...

silverotter11 comments on Nov 12, 2018:

Nice!! It will be very interesting seeing who decides to run in 2020.

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 2, 2018:

What is going to be more interesting is seeing who the incumbent is in 2020.

Just heard the news about Dana Carvey.

of-the-mountain comments on Dec 1, 2018:

He was the last president since Eisenhower to have actually served in the Military and actually in Combat! He was naval pilot who was shot down over the Pacific during WWII fighting against Japan! Carter served in the Navy as an Naval Nuclear Officer! They knew who were our enemies and still are!...

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 2, 2018:

@of-the-mountain, Nixon and Johnson both saw active duty in the South Pacific.

Trump Is Sure He’ll Get Robbed of a Nobel, Just Like He Did at the Emmys [vanityfair.

LucyLoohoo comments on Dec 1, 2018:

"Robbed" of an award means someone deserved it. WRONGWRONGWRONGWRONGWRONG! He deserves a hefty kick in his enormous ASS!

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 1, 2018:

Which would most likely cause a concussion,

Just heard the news about Dana Carvey.

of-the-mountain comments on Dec 1, 2018:

He was the last president since Eisenhower to have actually served in the Military and actually in Combat! He was naval pilot who was shot down over the Pacific during WWII fighting against Japan! Carter served in the Navy as an Naval Nuclear Officer! They knew who were our enemies and still are!...

mcgeo52 replies on Dec 1, 2018:

Kennedy definitely knew what combat was,. Even Nixon served in WW II, although you would be hard pressed to prove it by his Viet Nam policy.

Anderson Cooper suggests Trump visit NASA kids' site to learn about climate vs.

Freedompath comments on Nov 27, 2018:

I wouldn’t want kids anywhere around trump! He is like poison!

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 27, 2018:

Been smoking almost 25 yrs.

Captnron59 comments on Nov 27, 2018:

NORML Texas... they even have lawyers who are experts in Texas MJ laws. I'm personally leaving Texas in March.

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 27, 2018:

@Captnron59, where are you headed?

Apparently, it's not just the far right here, in America, vilifying George Soros.

nvrnuff comments on Nov 27, 2018:

Attack all liberals, everywhere, all the time. That's the plan.

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 27, 2018:

@Condor5, I can imagine the evil brainstorming and the panic at the realization that people under 30 don't think that being a socialist is automatically evil.

It's not just me - is it?

phxbillcee comments on Nov 27, 2018:

Sure looks like AT-ATs. Do you know what they really are, or where this was taken?

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 27, 2018:

@phxbillcee, it probably has something to do with living within two miles of the port for the last 15 years, and a total of at least another 10 yers prior to that.

It's not just me - is it?

phxbillcee comments on Nov 27, 2018:

Sure looks like AT-ATs. Do you know what they really are, or where this was taken?

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 27, 2018:

Cargo cranes at a port..

Some Trump memes to share. Enjoy!

of-the-mountain comments on Nov 26, 2018:

trump is an all out pure pathological Criminal along with his criminal Family!

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 27, 2018:

My family talked politics over Thanksgiving and thankfully all of us are on the same page.

mcgeo52 comments on Nov 24, 2018:

I recently replied to a poll taken by my U.S. Representative about the most important issue we need to address. He had the standard list including health care, education, jobs, immigration, gun violence, etc. I said that, while I agreed that the items on the list deserved attention, I thought the ...

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 24, 2018:

@Alw314, we have quite a few of us around here judging by the turn out at his town halls and the comments I hear from friends of mine. We are fortunate to have a really decent Representative, Alan Lowenthal (CA 47).

Our POS-POTUS has proven once again to the world that he is mentally ill and delusional by thanking ...

mcgeo52 comments on Nov 24, 2018:

Three points: 1) I agree with @Science-guy that the Cuban comment was unnecessary and uncalled for. 2) McConnell is Majority Leader; the House has a speaker, the Senate doesn't. 3) Your assessment is way too kind.

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 24, 2018:

@Mofo1953, Mexico is also a country but referring to "Mexicans" is still a sign of prejudice. And it was a good try, especially given the immensity of the task.

Moving right along: A New York judge on Friday denied a request from President Donald Trump and his...

EMC2 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Oh it is coming . Mueller is ready to stir the pot.

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 24, 2018:

@EMC2, Wesselberg has been cooperating with SDNY, as have Michael Cohen and David Pecker. They have also, obviously, been working with the NY AG. I understand they are also cooperating with Cyrus Vance, Jr., the Manhattan DA. Mueller, meanwhile, has been more than busy with other matters, including getting a plea bargain out of Jerome Corsi, Roger Stone's associate. Something tells me that we are in for a happy new year; tRump not so much.,

Moving right along: A New York judge on Friday denied a request from President Donald Trump and his...

EMC2 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Oh it is coming . Mueller is ready to stir the pot.

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 24, 2018:

@MrTallman, actually I would be just as happy with them being very smug and complacent. The fall would be that much faster and harder for them.

Moving right along: A New York judge on Friday denied a request from President Donald Trump and his...

mcgeo52 comments on Nov 24, 2018:

It wasn't just a judge. It was the NY State Supreme Court. Let the games begin!!!

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 24, 2018:

@MrTallman, a Justice on the NY State Supreme Court, which means no appeal for Trump.

And nothing has changed . Really . [youtu.be]

DenoPenno comments on Nov 23, 2018:

These days that seems to be the attitude of Donald Dump.

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 24, 2018:

@AngryAF, El Salvador, San Salvador and Lebanon all came to a head during the Reagan years and probably would have come to a head earlier (i.e., during the Carter years) were it not for Carter's commitment to peace and democratic process for all people. The man is the only President in the history of the country not to have a hostile shot fired during his administration. He deserves some credit for that.

Moving right along: A New York judge on Friday denied a request from President Donald Trump and his...

EMC2 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Oh it is coming . Mueller is ready to stir the pot.

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 24, 2018:

This is actually a civil case in state court. But there are allegations that money from the "charitable foundation" went to Trump's campaign. That may have been a violation of federal campaign finance laws.

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kmdskit3 comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Good! Get their asses!

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 24, 2018:

I believe you mean "Seize their assets!"

Day after breakfast. Thumbs up or Down?

CourreurDeBois comments on Nov 23, 2018:

The Egg came second......!

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 24, 2018:

@GuyKeith, I never have any leftover deviled eggs.

Quote of the day from Dorothy Parker.

IamNobody comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Ahhhh....a small office is the secret??!!!.... Eureka !!!!! ???????

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 23, 2018:

@IamNobody, and you are sued for sexual harassment.

And nothing has changed . Really . [youtu.be]

DenoPenno comments on Nov 23, 2018:

These days that seems to be the attitude of Donald Dump.

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 23, 2018:

@AngryAF, Carter???

Do you think the Tyrant tRump will still occupy our White House a year from now?

Condor5 comments on Nov 22, 2018:

Purely speculative, but yes, I think he'll finish out his term. I actually think it may be in the best interest of the country, as there are too many of his supporters just looking for any reason to start another civil conflict. He has unleashed that monster, and should he find himself being ...

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 22, 2018:

@Condor5, I'm not advocating violence, but if any of his supporters are stupid enough to try it, they are the part of the herd that needs thinning.

Who or what do you hate but you still hate trump more?

Leafhead comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Trump and his entire family need to be shot as traitors

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 20, 2018:

I have read the speaker of the house does not have be a member of the house.

shockwaverider comments on Nov 17, 2018:

Awesome idea. I love it! We need new blood - how about Beto?

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 20, 2018:

@shockwaverider, as I said, "I know she would have been a much better President than tRump, but she was the Worst. Candidate. Ever."

The States That Elected Trump Have Turned Against Him | The Nation

Sticks48 comments on Nov 20, 2018:

And he has a couple of years left to piss off some more. I believe he can do it.

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 20, 2018:

@Sticks48, it reaches a point where he has pissed off so many that they will get rid of him. I will be surprised if he finishes a four year term in the White House. I won't be surprised if he serves a four year term in the big house.

I have read the speaker of the house does not have be a member of the house.

shockwaverider comments on Nov 17, 2018:

Awesome idea. I love it! We need new blood - how about Beto?

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 20, 2018:

@shockwaverider, if Hillary had not gone out of her way to absolutely alienate anyone who supported Bernie they probably would have voted for her. Don't kid yourself, she can be just as petty and vindictive as tRump, and it cost her.

A meming paradise [diyphotography.net]

BeeHappy comments on Nov 19, 2018:

Brilliant! Can you imagine the cumulative hours in nature it took to get each of these photos? Wow.

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 20, 2018:

@BeeHappy, just to get the sigle shot of the hummingbird not in flight is a major achievement.

I have read the speaker of the house does not have be a member of the house.

shockwaverider comments on Nov 17, 2018:

Awesome idea. I love it! We need new blood - how about Beto?

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 20, 2018:

@LucyLoohoo, I would take arguments in favor of Hillary a lot more seriously if she had actually listened to the Sanders supporters telling her that she was in danger of losing exactly the key states she lost. They tried to help her and she shut them out completely. If she had not felt so damned entitled that she "knew" she couldn't lose, she might have actually been a decent candidate. I know she would have been a much better President than tRump, but she was the Worst. Candidate. Ever.

Hasn’t aged well

SheBeSecular comments on Nov 19, 2018:

Monster

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 19, 2018:

And those are his better qualities.

I have read the speaker of the house does not have be a member of the house.

shockwaverider comments on Nov 17, 2018:

Awesome idea. I love it! We need new blood - how about Beto?

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 19, 2018:

@LucyLoohoo, he was holding bigger rallies than tRump in the solid red states. Some of his biggest wins against Hillary were in the states she really needed to carry.

Whose gotta rake? The stupid is seriously PAINFUL.

mcgeo52 comments on Nov 18, 2018:

"It's almost like Trump is a total fucking idiot." I'm not familiar with that usage of "almost."

mcgeo52 replies on Nov 19, 2018:

@LucyLoohoo