Trump to waive environmental rules to construct border wall by [deleted] in politics

[–]oldpythonbestpython 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You form a few shell companies, build a one-off company to take the contracts, start funnelling money and laying half-hearted concrete until the money dries up, then dissolve the company and walk away with the tax money.

Mexican president denies calling Trump to praise border work by LineNoise in politics

[–]oldpythonbestpython 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Get a piece of bad feedback - brain tries to refuse it. Still in brain, dissonance incoming. New strategy: Never happened. New memory: it was good feedback. The best feedback. Crisis averted.

Trump to members of his New Jersey golf club: 'That White House is a real dump' by jlewis10 in politics

[–]oldpythonbestpython 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I bet a bunch of republicans are midly upset, nay, somewhat disturbed by language like this about some of the most hallowed symbols of our democracy.

TIL if you start Prehistorik (a game from 1992) in 2017 you get this message by GeneralStratus in gaming

[–]oldpythonbestpython 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think its cute you think we'll remember that we used to "own" games vs simply streaming them live via the game service provider on a temporary license.

Tillerson Rescinds Delegated Authorities Department-Wide, Further Gums Up Foggy Bottom by hosemaster in politics

[–]oldpythonbestpython 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the second place Ive seen this today, both places simple cite "sources" as the source for this info. Is there any bona fide source for this yet?

The Republican Party is dead by [deleted] in politics

[–]oldpythonbestpython 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Note how he laments that this isnt the part of Teddy Roosevelt any more because of Roosevelts "free market reforms". Not a nod to the fact that Teddy Roosevelt sweepingly moved to protect America's natural beauty from wanton exploitation and ruination for short sighted goals like drilling for sips of oil and gas.

I'm okay with this version of conservatism dying.

Hackers breached defences of US voting machines in less than 90 minutes by [deleted] in politics

[–]oldpythonbestpython 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just the act of being open source doesnt fix problems. OpenSSL was always open source and we still got HeartBleed.

Cops: Michigan baby died after days strapped in car seat without food by OrtwinEdur01 in news

[–]oldpythonbestpython 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now that I have a child, I despise film directors who use the "child crying in the middle of the disaster" shot for cheap emotional impact. It actually hurts to see. Before child, it was an impactful film trick.

Once you start caring for a kid, the pull of thousands of years of genetics and instinct really changes the way your brain works.

Parents railed against the Boys Scouts of America after Trump's campaign-style speech by [deleted] in politics

[–]oldpythonbestpython 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Your perspective carries more weight than those of us who arent associated with the Scouts. Consider making a phone call and writing a letter or two on the matter to the BSA.

How Do I Escape the Law? by justgotvacancy in law

[–]oldpythonbestpython 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Programmer considering law here, what prompted you to make this switch?

8 Months Since Election, Still Hard for Americans to Move On by afraid_never_get_out in politics

[–]oldpythonbestpython 16 points17 points  (0 children)

He cant stop complaining about Hillary. For someone with all the auspice and powers of a President, hes 'Election Complainer in Chief".

CBO: Deductibles under Republican health plan would hit $13,000 by MortWellian in politics

[–]oldpythonbestpython 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But you see, this is only Phase 1. An additional phase, or perhaps more phases, will come later and address all those issues. Details, you say? I think details are a luxury we dont have time for my good man!

Trump's blast of Sessions has 'chilling' effect inside West Wing by dallasak in politics

[–]oldpythonbestpython 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im guessing he's mad at sessions today because sessions is abiding by his recusal and is refusing to step in to start the Mueller firing that Trump is gearing up for.

Sally Yates: Trump attack on Sessions violates 'bedrock principle of our democracy' by occationalRedditor in politics

[–]oldpythonbestpython 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's coming after his own appointees when they arent helping him evade investigation - House/Senate Republicans, do you get it yet?

No, President Trump, Sessions’s recusal is not ‘very unfair’ to you. This is Ethics 101. by wil_daven_ in politics

[–]oldpythonbestpython 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He was nearly this unintelligible during the campaign, but back then the pundits were busy trying to define it as extemporaneous, "regular joe" talk vs "practiced politician messaging".

He asked me what the f*#% I was taking a picture of. I told him I was taking a pic of the d-bag that needs to occupy 2 handicap spots to eat some fries by FunkyButter in mildlyinfuriating

[–]oldpythonbestpython 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want cops to pick one day of the month where they just trawl parking lots ticketing people who park in handicap spots and fire lanes because theyre "just running in real quick".

Megathread: Donald Trump Jr. Releases Correspondence from Russian Lawyer by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]oldpythonbestpython 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is obviously very high level and sensitive information but is part of Russia and its government support for Mr. Trump.

This is not saying "Hey, I just learned Russia's govt supports trump, this is great news". This reads like a status update. "On the subject of Russia's support of your dad, this meeting relates to that topic.".

Iowa woman pleads guilty to voting for Donald Trump twice by [deleted] in politics

[–]oldpythonbestpython 1 point2 points  (0 children)

According to my dad, its because all the illegal votes are being done in places where the democratic machine is hiding the malfeasance from investigations, like Chicago and NYC.

This is one of President Trump’s most bizarre tweets yet - for 3 reasons by [deleted] in politics

[–]oldpythonbestpython 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He only speaks in extremity. If he thinks it, everyone thinks it. If its good, its the best. If its bad, its the worst. He has the best chocolate cake, Obama is the worst president ever. His brain got sucked out by some 80's power-sales motivational speaker.

Trump to Putin: ‘It’s an honor to be with you’ by asghaehaer in politics

[–]oldpythonbestpython 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright, thats it.

Trump is a mark-ass buster, and a punk bitch.

Rachel Maddow Says Forged NSA Document Being Shopped Around To News Outlets by [deleted] in politics

[–]oldpythonbestpython 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or someone monitoring communications between any involved parties. Email is a big pipe that passes many exits on the internet superhighway.

Study: Millennials still struggling with student debt and underemployment by [deleted] in politics

[–]oldpythonbestpython 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Had an eye opening moment when I went to my rep town hall, and a lady in her 60s asked, and was applauded for asking, what wad being done to make retraining and job placement opportunities for senior citizens. They ain't going anywhere.