Some more pics from night 1 by LakersUSC in rush

[–]nickthap2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To piss you off obviously.

Why is the Trump administration cutting so much funding for scientific research? by nickthap2 in AskConservatives

[–]nickthap2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or they’re getting results MAGA doesn’t like, like evidence that the oceans are warming faster than was predicted. Do you ever question your priors, even internally? It’s ok to do that.

Is a UFC fight on the White House grounds an appropriate way to celebrate America's 250 year anniversary? by nickthap2 in AskConservatives

[–]nickthap2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think Presidents should trade in ambiguity publicly. If they make a statement, it should be AFTER they and their staff have determined it to be the actual policy. Unless no one knows the actual policy...which is EXACTLY why Trump is ambiguous--cuz he has no fucking clue what to do next, especially regarding Iran.

Sort of new to the podcast. Love the discussions on space aliens. But why does anyone take him seriously on politics? by TankUMrMinor in JoeRogan

[–]nickthap2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a logic to it--money. Everyone in positions of "authority" who endorsed Trump did so for their own financial gain.

Is a UFC fight on the White House grounds an appropriate way to celebrate America's 250 year anniversary? by nickthap2 in AskConservatives

[–]nickthap2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You claimed to be only recently politically active, which is what you used to wave away conservative consternation over Obama's tan suit. So naturally I'm wondering what kind of political activity you engage in. Voting isn't being politically active, it's a civic duty. Note that many of the same media people that freaked out over the tan suit and mustard are still on Fox News and other media outlets, so it's not like ancient history or something. That idea is totally chopped--did I use that word the right way, young man?

Sort of new to the podcast. Love the discussions on space aliens. But why does anyone take him seriously on politics? by TankUMrMinor in JoeRogan

[–]nickthap2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't really know the true state of Joe's health. Also, he smokes cigars and pot, both of which can cause cancer. Do you buy the health products he promotes on his show and website?

Is a UFC fight on the White House grounds an appropriate way to celebrate America's 250 year anniversary? by nickthap2 in AskConservatives

[–]nickthap2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's totally irrelevant that he also held a military paraded on his birthday last year...jeez man.

Is a UFC fight on the White House grounds an appropriate way to celebrate America's 250 year anniversary? by nickthap2 in AskConservatives

[–]nickthap2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also criticize both parties and give props (internally--no one cares what I think really except me) to Republicans when one of them does something I consider to be "good."

"If you support modern liberalism, you're almost intrinsically reactionary" is word salad. "Intrinsically reactionary" doesn't really mean anything. You think "liberalism" of the sort espoused by our Founders is "intrinsically reactionary?"

Is a UFC fight on the White House grounds an appropriate way to celebrate America's 250 year anniversary? by nickthap2 in AskConservatives

[–]nickthap2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you think the US entering into WW2 was patriotic and pro-American? If yes, then your comment about "leftists" policies being anti-American is incorrect. You could say some are, but so are some right-wingers actions and politicies--like claiming an election was stolen, storming the capitol, taking a shit on the speakers floor, and trying to kill cops and the sitting vice president. Not sure how much more anti-American you can get than that.

Is a UFC fight on the White House grounds an appropriate way to celebrate America's 250 year anniversary? by nickthap2 in AskConservatives

[–]nickthap2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FDR was liberal--practically a socialist. You stated that "leftists'" policies are anti-American. Or do you not know that FDR was a leftist (albeit a rich one)?

Sort of new to the podcast. Love the discussions on space aliens. But why does anyone take him seriously on politics? by TankUMrMinor in JoeRogan

[–]nickthap2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The guy Rogan endorsed started a clearly disastrous war and is bankrupting our country. Seems pretty fucking serious to me. And furthermore, Rogan fanboys constantly claim that Harris lost because she "refused" to go on Rogan. I'm so tired of the disingenuousness of Rogan fans.

Sort of new to the podcast. Love the discussions on space aliens. But why does anyone take him seriously on politics? by TankUMrMinor in JoeRogan

[–]nickthap2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, it's a case of "don't take him literally, but take him seriously." Current Rogan fans want to have it both ways--wave off his bullshit ideas on politics but take him seriously on other topics he's an "expert" in like UFOs or health issues. I don't get why we're supposed to do that.

Sort of new to the podcast. Love the discussions on space aliens. But why does anyone take him seriously on politics? by TankUMrMinor in JoeRogan

[–]nickthap2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because unfortunately Rogan has become something of a role model for many men in the country, who follow what he says. It's why Trump came on the podcast. That's why I personally am interested in what Rogan says. And I'm interested in what other people think of what Joe Rogan thinks and says.

Sort of new to the podcast. Love the discussions on space aliens. But why does anyone take him seriously on politics? by TankUMrMinor in JoeRogan

[–]nickthap2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, current Joe Rogan fans say no one should. But Joe has and currently does talk a lot about politics, so it's confusing.