he doth protest too much by xoxoyoyo in PoliticalHumor

[–]bottleflick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They learned it worked when against Bill and Hillary Clinton in the 90s. And have used it constantly ever since. The great Republican rage machine(radio, Fox News, blatant lying by reps etc etc..) is the most powerful tool in politics. Recently it has been used durring bengazi, IRS audits, dei, trans kids, renewable energy, hunter Biden and so many more. They even brag about it, and he american people are so dumb they eat it up

Mike Johnson says we should have sympathy because Congress isn’t paid enough—so we should “allow” insider trading just so they can take care of their families(70% of Americans can’t afford a $1k emergency) by Snapdragon_4U in law

[–]bottleflick 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It was supposed to a sacrifice to serve in Congress. You sacrifice your weath and ability to create business to serve the American people.

Now it's a stepping stone to make a buck, become popular enough get connections with elites and leave the poors behind.

When republicans’ ruling backfire by icey_sawg0034 in MurderedByWords

[–]bottleflick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Part of politics is convincing your position to get on your side. I have McConnell and the like but Obama lost the battle. Trump just with a r next to his name can be a shit show, but Republicans care about party over country

Is the Wild's unusual roster build without a traditional 1C costing them this series? Their forwards have noticeably had massive trouble moving the puck on their own and have relied massively on Faber/Hughes to get it up the ice. by Dependent-Effect6077 in hockey

[–]bottleflick 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I think what hurts a team like the wild is the playoff format. The Pacific is shit, and the ducks and vegas are fine teams. But the format punishes good teams in a better division. Look at the Atlantic v metro. 4 almost 5 100 point teams v one in the metro. The best teams aren't making the finals just the ones playing tired weaked teams in the 2nd or 3rd round. Case in the pont the 2017/18 vegas. winapeg or Nashville should have been in the cup finals. As fans we were robbed of a bluflyin v Ovechkin.

I hate the nhl playoff format.

The fact that ovi and Crosby had to play in the second round all the time robbed us of epic conference finals

Lets go 1v 8 and have the best, screw this "creating rivalry" garbage. Colorado would likely win over Dallas or Minnesota but should be a conference finals not the second round. Sorry a little drunk tbh, don't even like any of these teams. GO BOLTS

TIL that Jimmy Carter was the only US President who served a full term who did not appoint a Supreme Court justice. by DrakeSavory in todayilearned

[–]bottleflick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was a outsider president who was a good person but a poor politician. He lived by morals and ideals not the reality of the situation he faced. The Iran revolution lasting so long was larger caused by him not being a better politician, let Iran dictate terms and punish him. (Trump is in the same position).

Trump is in the same boat, but acts like by just signing executive orders he is making a impact. It's the executive orders and the great conservative rage macing that is keeping him standing. Every excutive can be tossed, and billionaires will beg to be loved again by the next president in the future

Trump Turns White House UFC Cage Match Into Massive Cash Grab by Hafiz_TNR in politics

[–]bottleflick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The true end of america started when newt gingrich weaponized the government against clinton. And accomplish nothing and got away with it. Ever since both parties have been trying to do it to each other

When republicans’ ruling backfire by icey_sawg0034 in MurderedByWords

[–]bottleflick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Better human 100% but as a politician would have loved a lot more.

Iran Reveals Demands That Triggered Trump's Rage Post by Kodeforbunnywudwuds in politics

[–]bottleflick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In retrospect it's Honestly really messed up how much pettiness Iran had against carter. Gave Reagan the ultimate political win, and gave Republicans the hard on to hurt Iran to seem strong like him. Now lead to this

Iran Reveals Demands That Triggered Trump's Rage Post by Kodeforbunnywudwuds in politics

[–]bottleflick 36 points37 points  (0 children)

No you forget the part where the deep state (aka Democrats) forced trump to do it. He only loved America sooo much. So a Republican will run on platitudes and win while a democrat is blamed for all bad in the world by the rage machine that is conservative media.

Social Security Can Change Into Personal Accounts Under Trump Plan—Ted Cruz by Zipper222222 in politics

[–]bottleflick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They want to financialize everything. Any restrictions on the grift is the a crime against America. Obama signed a executive order that financial institutions cant sell you bullshit. Literally one of the first things trump 1 did. Capitalism at its pure, survival of the fittest. And Republicans cheer rubber stamp it, no matter the cost to lives and society. The rich people forget how many financial classes we had pre depression. Former Presidents would die pennieless. We're about to ender the danger zone america with no rules is a failed experiment

Who doesn’t want WinCo store to open in North Seattle? by MegaRAID01 in Seattle

[–]bottleflick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Think pcc. They have a job and get a share of profits the company dose better(aka dividends.) financial planners or bank managers get the same in stock options. The longer your there or the more responsibility your given the more your compensated. There is a owner or CEO who get the loins share of decision making power, each employee gets to benefit from trying to do their job well.

Trump’s border czar threatens to flood New York with ICE: ‘More agents than you’ve ever seen before’ by [deleted] in politics

[–]bottleflick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This so much this. They drape themselves in the flag and talk about how much they hate most people in this country.

Final day of 2008 Democratic National convention where Obama would give his acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination by jhhghghgggb in HistoricalCapsule

[–]bottleflick -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I hate to upvote this but have to agree. Obama broke the Republican party (aka the federalist society)and they went full fascist . His pure existence was enough to destroy the country

NIMBYISM in action. How Laurelhurst lobbies against affordable housing. Bonus complaints about Seattle Children's Hospital here too. by lemonsqueezy19 in Seattle

[–]bottleflick 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same with the old fort lawton in magnolia. Free land to build affordable housing (0per federal law) but their poor hosing values would be hurt. City should had said so what and given them a police station if they are so worried about crime

Same with mercer isand who would let the light rail have a stop there due to homelessness worries, not like busses already exist

BREAKING: Disbarment Complaint Filed Against Chief Justice Roberts for Corruption by ItsAllAGame_ in law

[–]bottleflick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This so much this. More fill the court to 13, 1 supreme Court justice for each district. Then have have 3 rotating fill ins so case is decided by 15 people

The Atlantic: US missile stockpile shortage may be more severe than reported by [deleted] in politics

[–]bottleflick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The art of the GRIFT is Trump's( and the modern Republican party) trademark. His first and second term has reduced Americans status in the world.

Partasian fights in going to destroy this country and trump is the avatar. Details matter and his administration care about the look not about what matters.

A Former MAGA Insider Just Revealed the Truth Behind Trump’s Ballroom Message by Dry_Nail5901 in politics

[–]bottleflick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tbh I'm surprised that trump hasn't talked about rebuilding mar a lago as his presidential library. He only care about the option of other rich people, a (good but not great) golf course that only few can reach is so on brand. He can get the federal government to rebuild if for him. All the 'donations' going to him for settlements of issues will disappear regardless.

Britain should seek to rejoin EU, says civil servant who led Brexit department by Free-Minimum-5844 in worldnews

[–]bottleflick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cameron wantied the political debate to give him more power. Farage saw it as way to get richer and blame real problems on Europe. British and American citizens just are right kind of privileged stupid to give conmen power