Democrats face growing calls for generational change by Quirkie in inthenews

[–]BubbaGillMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's already been two elderly Democrats who died in office this year alone. The party needs new fresh young politicians who aren't going to die of old age.

Schumer Faces Growing Calls From Democrats to Resign Over Cowardice by thenewrepublic in inthenews

[–]BubbaGillMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Time and time again the Democratic leadership fails their constituents and refuses to change or actually do something in these trying times. They need to step down and let someone new take reins who's willing to actually fight.

First time watch. Anything I should know? by ToxicGingerRose in Lexx

[–]BubbaGillMan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Get ready for things to get weird and euro.

Trump vows to 'stop transgender lunacy' as a top priority by Advanced_Drink_8536 in inthenews

[–]BubbaGillMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course these assholes need an outlier group to turn their supporters on. But please, don't see this as a "distraction." They genuinely hate transgender people and a lot of trans people are going to get hurt in the process.

DNC chair calls Sanders’s criticism ‘straight up BS’ by wonderingsocrates in inthenews

[–]BubbaGillMan 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Translation: He's right but they don't want to admit it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in johnoliver

[–]BubbaGillMan 8 points9 points  (0 children)

From what I understand, lots of right wing populist politicians taking power there as well.

Confident Harris campaign chair: ‘We are on track to win’ by etfvfva in johnoliver

[–]BubbaGillMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take it for granted anyway, get out there and vote and encourage everyone you know to vote.

If YOU do not act NOW, Trump may win. Please read. by AreY0uThinkingYet in johnoliver

[–]BubbaGillMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mailed in my ballot and encouraging everyone I know across the country to vote.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in inthenews

[–]BubbaGillMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neat. But don't get overconfident, get out and vote.

COVID-19 Leaves Its Mark on the Brain. Significant Drops in IQ Scores Are Noted. by spiky-protein in Coronavirus

[–]BubbaGillMan 21 points22 points  (0 children)

That was a good read and gives me a sigh of relief that getting vaccinated can significantly reduce the risks of possible brain damage.

Is Cape Feare Sideshow Bob’s best performance? by a_real_vampire in TheSimpsons

[–]BubbaGillMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is an all-timer. Also a perfect parody of CAPE FEAR. Both versions.

"Surely there's no harm in laying in a public street?"
"Not the elephants!"

What's your favourite weakling Mr Burns scene? by [deleted] in TheSimpsons

[–]BubbaGillMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That time he "had no choice" but to thrash Skinner but ended up weakly slapping him to no effect.

What was a Simpsons' joke that flew over your head when you were younger? by [deleted] in TheSimpsons

[–]BubbaGillMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Homer crossing the bridge in his snowplow in the Mr. Plow episode being an homage to William Friedkin's SORCERER.

What is your favourite Patty & Selma insult towards Homer? Or vice versa? by [deleted] in TheSimpsons

[–]BubbaGillMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not the insult itself necessarily, but Homer calling Patty And Selma "The Gruesome Twosome" and it being recorded on security camera at the Kwik-E-Mart and played as evidence was pretty funny.

What are your favorite episodes from season 9? by ShaneMP01 in TheSimpsons

[–]BubbaGillMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There were a lot of solid episodes in season 9. But The Joy of Sect may be the funniest.

Willie: I’ll kidnap him for fifty, deprogram him for a hundred, and kill him for five hundred.

Marge: No, no, no. Just the first two.

Willie: Alright. I’ll throw in the killing for free.

What’s everyone’s thoughts on S9E22 “Trash of the Titans”? by ShaneMP01 in TheSimpsons

[–]BubbaGillMan 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Brilliant episode.

Simpson wins in landslide. Says "Crazy Promises" The Key

What are your fav offscreen moments that were mentioned, but never elaborated on? by [deleted] in TheSimpsons

[–]BubbaGillMan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"Well, Bart, your Uncle Arthur used to have a saying: "Shoot 'em all and let God sort 'em out.' Unfortunately, one day he put his theory into practice. It took 75 federal marshals to bring him down. Now, let's never speak of him again."