thegeneral 2,895 Posted December 20, 2024 Just now, Maximum Overkill said: Don't be a hippie. Elon Musk provides thousands of good paying jobs for AMERICAN citizens. A stadium is a friggin stadium I'd rather give my money to an Elon Musk Again not sure the circumstances of the stadium stuff but that does provide a lot of cheddar to all involved! Builds up an area where it is, makes a destination, etc. I am all for businesses getting tax breaks BTW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nomad99 699 Posted December 20, 2024 I'll be honest....not going to delve into multiple pages of responses....just here to recognize a complete douchnozzle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,186 Posted December 20, 2024 Just now, The Phantom's Phantom said: Actually the Republicans did since they have the majority. 30 Republicans voted against it. I'll ask you the same thing I asked two of your brethren, who refused to answer: Quote How many Dems voted against it, and what percentage of each party voted for/against? And it was 38. Learn to read or something. GutterAlias Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,895 Posted December 20, 2024 1 minute ago, Strike said: You didn't answer any of my questions. Not surprised. I gave you the link to answer all your questions. I’m not your errand boy The point is that the majority didn’t get this deal through and a number of their own party jumped on board against it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadrap 220 Posted December 20, 2024 9 minutes ago, thegeneral said: Look maga lovers…embrace that the government is perhaps getting shutdown tomorrow. It’s what you voted for. The shtick that Elon / Trump didn’t kill the bill that was ready to pass is good stuff OMG-government shut down! the Horror. shut it down. big to do over nothing. everyone will get paid. nobody is thrown on the street. retired people get their S.S. & medicare. Ooops, I can't go to the federal park for a few weeks. Disaster! The horror of it all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,186 Posted December 20, 2024 Just now, thegeneral said: I gave you the link to answer all your questions. I’m not your errand boy The point is that the majority didn’t get this deal through and a number of their own party jumped on board against it. And a number of the other party voted for it. So what? I got news for you. That happens with just about EVERY bill. That's why you look at how many and use, wait for it.....critical thinking when determining why a bill didn't pass. The fact that almost ALL of the Dems voted against this is the reason this bill didn't pass, not the fact that a fairly small percentage of Republicans voted against it. HTH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,895 Posted December 20, 2024 1 minute ago, shadrap said: OMG-government shut down! the Horror. shut it down. big to do over nothing. everyone will get paid. nobody is thrown on the street. retired people get their S.S. & medicare. Ooops, I can't go to the federal park for a few weeks. Disaster! The horror of it all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There you go. Own it. This has been one of my points all night! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,186 Posted December 20, 2024 1 minute ago, shadrap said: OMG-government shut down! the Horror. shut it down. big to do over nothing. everyone will get paid. nobody is thrown on the street. retired people get their S.S. & medicare. Ooops, I can't go to the federal park for a few weeks. Disaster! The horror of it all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! These guys really are clowns. They didn't pass our bill - It's their fault. We didn't pass their bill - It's their fault. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom's Phantom 253 Posted December 20, 2024 41 minutes ago, Strike said: Then you shouldn't have denounced Trump/Elon/Vivek/GOP for opposing last night's bill. They opposed all the pork in the bill. Be consistent. If you understand why the Dems opposes this simply extension of the status quo then you should understand why the GOP opposed the bill last night. That's why you're a hack. Your bias is clear and you look for any reason to denounce Trump/GOP and any reason to excuse the same behavior from the Dems. The GOP didn't oppose the bill last night. The GOP members in Congress negotiated with the Democrats and they agreed on a bill. Then musk didn't like it and we know the rest. This bill had a 2 year no limit and lots of reps didn't want that, both r and d. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,895 Posted December 20, 2024 3 minutes ago, Strike said: And a number of the other party voted for it. So what? I got news for you. That happens with just about EVERY bill. That's why you look at how many and use, wait for it.....critical thinking when determining why a bill didn't pass. The fact that almost ALL of the Dems voted against this is the reason this bill didn't pass, not the fact that a fairly small percentage of Republicans voted against it. HTH. This is all fine. What started this off is that we are here at this point because Trump and Elon killed the deal that would have been passed. You seemed to think this was impossible or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadrap 220 Posted December 20, 2024 2 minutes ago, thegeneral said: There you go. Own it. This has been one of my points all night! owned & proud of it. the way government works now is why we are here. to think they wanted a raise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom's Phantom 253 Posted December 20, 2024 41 minutes ago, Strike said: I am fine with the government shutting down. Won't change my life much, if at all. How will it change yours? It's all about you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,895 Posted December 20, 2024 Just now, shadrap said: owned & proud of it. the way government works now is why we are here. to think they wanted a raise. Sure. Strike was flabbergasted at the idea that Trump did this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom's Phantom 253 Posted December 20, 2024 2 minutes ago, thegeneral said: Sure. Strike was flabbergasted at the idea that Trump did this But Trump has no authority! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lickin_starfish 1,890 Posted December 20, 2024 They're inching closer. Get the next bill down to one page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom's Phantom 253 Posted December 20, 2024 Somewhere in Russia Putin is laughing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,739 Posted December 20, 2024 7 minutes ago, The Phantom's Phantom said: It's all about you! You ok BOYO, you're extra spun out on the deal. This is good for all of us. That bill was everything that was wrong with the government Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom's Phantom 253 Posted December 20, 2024 President elect musk is already crying on x, blaming Democrats like strike. What a b1tch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,926 Posted December 20, 2024 4 minutes ago, The Phantom's Phantom said: President elect musk is already crying on x, blaming Democrats like strike. What a b1tch You’re not gonna make it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,739 Posted December 20, 2024 4 minutes ago, The Phantom's Phantom said: President elect musk is already crying on x, blaming Democrats like strike. What a b1tch Sounds like there's only one biatch in here. All you've done is cry like a little girl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom's Phantom 253 Posted December 20, 2024 Lots of Republicans calling for Elon musk to be the new speaker of the house What a circus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lickin_starfish 1,890 Posted December 20, 2024 1 minute ago, The Phantom's Phantom said: Lots of Republicans calling for Elon musk to be the new speaker of the house What a circus. It would be hilarious to see liberals cry about that, but I'd rather see Gaetz as Speaker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,803 Posted December 20, 2024 1 minute ago, The Phantom's Phantom said: Lots of Republicans calling for Elon musk to be the new speaker of the house What a circus. Tell me why it's bad. Knowing full well how corruptable all politicians are. Think any special interest or lobbying group could buy Musk like they do to politicians today? You immediately laugh without at least thinking and considering 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 5,182 Posted December 20, 2024 1 hour ago, Maximum Overkill said: How did the Commanders new stadium sneak into that bill?? Who's idea was that? That was my idea. Every now and then, my biolab will requires access to 65000 people in close proximity to each other. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,926 Posted December 20, 2024 14 minutes ago, The Phantom's Phantom said: Lots of Republicans calling for Elon musk to be the new speaker of the house What a circus. Even funnier is lots of democrats are calling for Hakeem Jeffries to be speaker. Now that’s funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom's Phantom 253 Posted December 20, 2024 34 minutes ago, supermike80 said: Tell me why it's bad. Knowing full well how corruptable all politicians are. Think any special interest or lobbying group could buy Musk like they do to politicians today? You immediately laugh without at least thinking and considering You want a very large govt contractor to be in charge of where the govt spends its money? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,803 Posted December 20, 2024 1 minute ago, The Phantom's Phantom said: You want a very large govt contractor to be in charge of where the govt spends its money? Hmmm. Well lets see. Most politicians are bought by big pharma, oil, unions, corporations. I get your concern about someone having an agenda, but why is Musk laughable in this case? How is he any worse than what we have now, yet you laugh at the idea? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 3,094 Posted December 20, 2024 Gonna be a long 4 years gutterboy, might wanna pace yourself.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,895 Posted December 20, 2024 Might as well go full nuts since we elected Trump twice. Fock it put Elon in Speaker spot. Put Chuck E Cheese on the Supreme Court. My wife and I are set and have no kids. Let’s get crazy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom's Phantom 253 Posted December 20, 2024 5 minutes ago, supermike80 said: Hmmm. Well lets see. Most politicians are bought by big pharma, oil, unions, corporations. I get your concern about someone having an agenda, but why is Musk laughable in this case? How is he any worse than what we have now, yet you laugh at the idea? Because he has no idea what he's doing, no govt experience, and it's just corruption waiting to happen. What is wrong with you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 3,094 Posted December 20, 2024 1 minute ago, thegeneral said: Might as well go full nuts since we elected Trump twice. Fock it put Elon in Speaker spot. Put Chuck E Cheese on the Supreme Court. My wife and I are set and have no kids. Let’s get crazy You voted a vegetable and a cackling hyena into office, excuse us if we don't care what you're opinion is 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,926 Posted December 20, 2024 Buying twitter changed the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,926 Posted December 20, 2024 Just now, Reality said: You voted a vegetable and a cackling hyena into office, excuse us if we don't care what you're opinion is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,895 Posted December 20, 2024 3 minutes ago, Reality said: You voted a vegetable and a cackling hyena into office, excuse us if we don't care what you're opinion is My personal wealth almost doubled. I’m pretty happy with how last four years worked out. Hopefully bozo the orange clown and his collection of dipshet nuthuggers can do as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,926 Posted December 20, 2024 1 minute ago, thegeneral said: My personal wealth almost doubled. I’m pretty happy with how last four years worked out. Hopefully bozo the orange clown and his collection of dipshet nuthuggers can do as well! Why don’t you go spend some of it instead of hanging out here all day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,803 Posted December 20, 2024 4 minutes ago, The Phantom's Phantom said: Because he has no idea what he's doing, no govt experience, and it's just corruption waiting to happen. What is wrong with you? Oh my. You really believe government is this wonderful world of no corruption, where politicians are dedicated civil servants who just wanna do the right thing? Its literally nothing like that there. As far as he has no idea what hes doing and has no govt experience. Yeah ok. But hes smart as fock. There is no way anyone can deny that. The govt experience? To me that is knowing how the processes work. Pretty sure he could out negotiate a gigantic percentage of congress. There are plenty of other politicians who can help with that. So i ask again. You laughed at his nane being mentioned and i acknowledged your issues, however i countered with theyre no different than what's there now. So whats so laughable about him taking that role? Please please remember that just because someone gets elected to office, it doesn't mean they are automatically smarter than everyone else Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,895 Posted December 20, 2024 1 minute ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Why don’t you go spend some of it instead of hanging out here all day? Solid point! Watching the game, drinking a cocktail, my Chinese food just got delivered. This is a lame hobby but what can you do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseman 2,357 Posted December 20, 2024 26 minutes ago, The Phantom's Phantom said: Because he has no idea what he's doing, no govt experience, and it's just corruption waiting to happen. What is wrong with you? Tiny Brain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom's Phantom 253 Posted December 20, 2024 The CR they tried to pass cut out $200M for childhood cancer research. Checks out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,926 Posted December 20, 2024 9 minutes ago, The Phantom's Phantom said: The CR they tried to pass cut out $200M for childhood cancer research. Checks out. Yeah, they could never put that in an actual budget next session. I guess they stop researching now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites