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VideoGameVet posted:Remember LBJ's Daisy Ad? '"Daisy" aired only once, during a September 7, 1964, telecast of David and Bathsheba on The NBC Monday Movie.' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daisy_(advertisement) FWIW, the Daisy ad competed against only two other channels of programming for air time, and was hugely successful in the changing the zeitgeist. Times they are a changing.
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Otteration posted:'"Daisy" aired only once, during a September 7, 1964, telecast of David and Bathsheba on The NBC Monday Movie.' News Shows covered it extensively. It was like the Apple 1984 Ad. Shown over and over again. "The ad was immediately pulled, but the point was made, appearing on the nightly news and on conversation programs in its entirety. Jack Valenti, who served as a special assistant to Johnson, later suggested that pulling the ad was a calculated move, arguing that "it showed a certain gallantry on the part of the Johnson campaign to withdraw the ad."[13] Johnson's line "We must either love each other, or we must die" echoes W. H. Auden's poem "September 1, 1939" in which line 88 reads, "We must love one another or die." The words "children" and "the dark" also occur in Auden's poem." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daisy_(advertisement) Yeah, I'm that old. My write up on this: https://www.theclimatetrail.com/development-blog/new-political-ad-reflects-the-climate-apocalypse-of-the-climate-trail VideoGameVet fucked around with this message at 18:16 on Dec 18, 2019 |
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Democratic Senators are Tweeting Photos of the Giant Pile of 'Dead' House-Passed Bills on Mitch McConnell's Desk newsweek.com/12/18/19 "The pile of more than 275 bipartisan bills that stymie on Senator Mitch McConnell's desk is photographed on December 18, 2019 in the U.S. Capitol." Disparate group of Republican senators worry White House and GOP leaders ahead of impeachment trial cnn.com/December 17, 2019 "Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's high-profile push for witnesses to testify in the Senate's expected impeachment trial of President Donald Trump shifted attention and political pressure on Monday to a handful of Republican senators who have worked diligently to avoid the spotlight. The disparate group's views on the trial are a concern to the White House and GOP leaders, who are worried some could break and vote with Democrats on key trial-related issues, sources tell CNN. If four of them were to buck calls from GOP leaders for a short, witness-free trial, it could upend the process and create the kind of wild uncertainty Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he has been carefully "coordinating" to avoid in ongoing talks with top White House officials." No One in the Senate Is Going to Follow the Rules on Impeachment. Try This Instead. slate.com/Dec 18, 2019 "Mitch McConnell is a nihilist who is impossible to hold to account. But John Roberts may yet be swayed." .... 'Lawyerly Democrats and principled Republicans have already expressed their outrage at McConnell’s decision to marry the Senate impeachment trial to the president’s tactical defense effort. A close reading of the special oath senators must take, as provided in the Constitution itself, underscores the right to outrage—Rule XXV of the Senate rules in impeachment trials states “I solemnly swear (or affirm) that in all things appertaining to the trial of ____, now pending, I will do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws, so help me God.” Yes, there it is, right there, in the rules. And therein lies the problem we seem to be having. Three years after Merrick Garland was denied a hearing and vote, we continue to believe that the norms, or even the rules mean anything. Yes, Senate “rules” suggest that senators should behave as unbiased jurors. But rules are not enforceable if nobody cares to enforce them, which is why McConnell has just announced that the Bill Clinton impeachment rules will not govern the Trump impeachment trial.' Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wants you to know that it’s not only women who get pregnant pinknews.co.uk/December 17, 2019 "US Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has shown how simple it is to include trans people in conversations about pregnancy during a speech about maternity leave." Appeals court says Obamacare individual mandate unconstitutional and sends law back to lower court cnn.com/December 18, 2019 "A federal appeals court has found the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate unconstitutional but did not invalidate the entire law, which remains in effect. The 2-1 decision by the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals likely pushes any Supreme Court action on Obamacare until after the 2020 election but again thrusts the issue of health care into the forefront of the campaign -- and extends the uncertainty surrounding the future of the landmark law, long a political target for President Donald Trump and other Republicans." Pro-impeachment protests swelled in cities across the country — but there’s still no real impeachment movement vox.com/Dec 18, 2019 "Protest organizers said over 200,000 people attended an evening of national protest, but it isn’t clear whether this momentum will be built upon."
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VideoGameVet posted:News Shows covered it extensively. It was like the Apple 1984 Ad. Shown over and over again. Agree and forgot to mention that (thanks for the reminder!). What a single ad does now might be less effective though.
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Shbobdb posted:Less of a hotline and more of a batphone, because I'm right and I'm calling the hero we need. lol you got owned
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Here’s how long Pelosi should hold onto the articles of impeachment washingtonpost.com/opinions/Dec. 19, 2019 '“[House Speaker Nancy] Pelosi discussed the idea of holding the articles in the House during a private caucus meeting on Thursday morning. Multiple lawmakers and aides present said she framed it as a strategic move, with one lawmaker summarizing it as a way to ensure Democrats are ‘picking the right players to put on the field.’ ” At her weekly news conference, she reiterated that the articles would be sent and the impeachment managers named once it’s clear what sort of process the Senate would take up. She said she certainly hoped the process would be fair, making the point that the Founders envisioned a “rogue president” but perhaps not a “rogue president and a rogue leader in the Senate” at the same time. All of this followed her declaration Wednesday night, reportedly backed by dozens of House members, to hold back the articles from the Senate, refusing to guarantee the articles would not be delayed indefinitely. Republicans, including Rep. Douglas A. Collins (R-Ga.), Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), are already squawking about the delay." McConnell declares 'impasse' in talks with Democrats over Trump trial in Senate nbcnews.com/Dec. 19, 2019 "Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Thursday that he has reached an “impasse” with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., over moving forward with the rules governing a Senate trial of President Donald Trump, who was impeached by the House on Wednesday. McConnell and Schumer have openly feuded in recent days over their competing views of what a Senate trial of Trump — who became just the third-ever president to be impeached — should look like. House Democrats have said they may not submit the articles of impeachment to the Senate unless McConnell agrees to rules that ensure a fair trial, which Schumer has said should include witnesses who did not give testimony to the House. A continuing impasse could mean that Trump will have to wait indefinitely to be acquitted by the Republican-controlled Senate." [Looks like we do not know what the final Senate rules look like yet.] Nancy Pelosi: I Don’t Give a Rat’s rear end What Mitch McConnell Has to Say About Impeachment vanityfair.com/December 19, 2019 Trump Lawyers Ask If Pelosi Delay Means He Isn’t Impeached Yet bloomberg.com/December 19, 2019 "Lawyers close to President Donald Trump are exploring whether House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to temporarily withhold articles of impeachment from the Senate could mean that the president hasn’t actually been impeached." [No sir, you're free to continue, drive on.] Impeachment isn’t Democrats vs. Republicans. It’s right vs. wrong. washingtonpost.com/Dec. 18, 2019 'Historic rebuke': what the US papers say about Trump's impeachment theguardian.com/19 Dec 2019 Evangelical magazine Christianity Today says it’s time to dump Trump nydailynews.com/Dec 19, 2019 Boris Johnson to ‘stop tens of thousands voting’ by making photo ID mandatory at polling stations independent.co.uk/8 hours ago Redding Mayor Moves to Create Concentration Camps for Homeless Folks streetsheet.org/December 17, 2019 "On November 19, 2019, Mayor Julie Winter of Redding, CA sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom asking him to sign a State of Emergency classification that would allow the city to create a megashelter for homeless people that would essentially operate as a concentration camp. In an interview with Jefferson Public Radio that same week, Winter said, “it’s not a facility you could just leave because you wanted to.” Although all other City Council members signed the letter, when further interviewed, they were unaware of the comments that Mayor Winter had made and distanced themselves from her comments."
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https://twitter.com/DMRegister/status/1208051793772593157 This is in my town (a suburb of Des Moines). The police put out a press release in English and Spanish condemning it, and all the reactions I've seen have been supportive of the victim.
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VideoGameVet posted:First, they came for the Hispanics ... 
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happyhippy posted:What kind of golf competition would Trump would win you think? Half the things on that shelf are just paperweights and poo poo and not even real trophies or awards. That one is either fake or a tourney he ran himself
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happyhippy posted:What kind of golf competition would Trump would win you think? The kind where he is in a position to determine who wins.
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happyhippy posted:What kind of golf competition would Trump would win you think? Donald is well known for awarding himself trophies, or ordering employees to declare him the winner of club competitions based entirely on his word.
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The Bloop posted:Half the things on that shelf are just paperweights and poo poo and not even real trophies or awards. That one is either fake or a tourney he ran himself Don't overlook the desk drawer full of sudafed! Lambert fucked around with this message at 18:13 on Dec 21, 2019 |
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Isn't he also confirmed to cheat like a motherfucker at tournaments, especially the ones he runs? Like he'll shoot first, then get in his cart and zoom on ahead and move his ball
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Pelosi should block impeachment trial until White House is forced to reveal all cnn.com/December 21, 2019 Most Voters Want Senate to Call More Witnesses for Trump’s Impeachment Trial morningconsult.com/December 20, 2019 White House threatened to veto funding bill if Ukraine aid requirement was included thehill.com/12/20/19 AG Barr: Soros-funded Dem prosecutor candidates will lead to increased crime, fewer police officers foxnews.com/23 hours ago Jeff Flake urges former GOP colleagues to "put country over party" in impeachment axios.com/23 hours ago Stephen Miller floated plan to embed ICE agents in refugee agency: report thehill.com/12/20/19 Deaths in custody. Sexual violence. Hunger strikes. What we uncovered inside ICE facilities across the US usatoday.com/Dec. 20, 2019 "A USA TODAY Network investigation revealed sex assaults, routine use of physical force, poor medical care and deaths at facilities overseen by ICE." How L.A. Activists and Allies Are Fighting to End Violence Against Sex Workers lamag.com/December 18, 2019 "Gathered in a meeting room at an East Los Angeles healthcare center, activists pass around a cellphone from which they read names, one by one. There are a lot of names on the list they’re looking at—over 200—and it takes more than 20 minutes to memorialize the each of the sex workers who’ve died around the world this year. It’s an emotional ritual, you can hear it in voices that grow quieter as the remembrance continues. In the end, there are hugs and tears." The year in protests: From Chile to Lebanon, what happened next? bbc.com/2 hours ago
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Data Graham posted:Isn't he also confirmed to cheat like a motherfucker at tournaments, especially the ones he runs? Like he'll shoot first, then get in his cart and zoom on ahead and move his ball https://www.esquire.com/sports/a26454538/donald-trump-rick-reilly-commander-in-cheat/ https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/donald-trump-the-serial-golf-cheat-in-the-white-house https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/mar/31/trump-golf-cheats-new-book https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/04/donald-trump-made-golf-gross-again/586633/ "The sport means a lot to Trump—which hasn’t stopped him from cheating outrageously at it." Etc. Edit: The people that support him and funnel vast amounts of money at him probably play golf, and and know all of this, and would normally give a drat. Throw it at your golf-playing MAGA contacts. Christmas only comes once a year after all. Otteration fucked around with this message at 04:20 on Dec 22, 2019 |
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Otteration posted:Jeff Flake urges former GOP colleagues to "put country over party" in impeachment This loving guy. Profile in courage.
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LeeMajors posted:This loving guy. Profile in courage. Every little bit may help. There's some data point where one purple-state Senator goes, "yep, I'm out". One purple-state gently caress may lead to a domino effect. Not saying it will happen, just that it can.
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Data Graham posted:Isn't he also confirmed to cheat like a motherfucker at tournaments, especially the ones he runs? Like he'll shoot first, then get in his cart and zoom on ahead and move his ball He cheated against a 10 year old https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-golf-cheating-10-year-old-boy-mar-a-lago-a8909011.html?amp
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Missouri lawmaker at impeachment goes viral with cash poking out of pocket ktvo.com/December 18th 2019 Philly’s oldest black-owned bookstore doesn’t need to compete with Amazon inquirer.com/December 17, 2019 23 dead as protests grow against India citizenship law nbcnews.com/Dec. 21, 2019 "Nine people died Saturday during clashes between demonstrators and police in northern India, raising the nationwide death toll in protests against a new citizenship law to 23, police said." .... 'The “majority of the dead are young people," Singh said. “Some of them died of bullet injuries, but these injuries are not because of police fire. The police have used only tear gas to scare away the agitating mob.”'
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Otteration posted:Missouri lawmaker at impeachment goes viral with cash poking out of pocket
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Otteration posted:23 dead as protests grow against India citizenship law My co-workers in Hyderabad are having issues getting to work and getting stuck at home with no internet. poo poo is dark over in India right now.
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Dirt Road Junglist posted:My co-workers in Hyderabad are having issues getting to work and getting stuck at home with no internet. poo poo is dark over in India right now. Hm. I'd better uh, check in Thanks for the heads up
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Trump administration opposing Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctions bill after meeting with Kremlin official rawstory.com/December 21, 2019 Observers Mystified After Trump Delivers 'Moronic' and 'Unhinged' Diatribe Against Wind Power commondreams.org/December 23, 2019 After two years, Trump's tax cuts have failed Americans cnn.com/December 20, 2019 Top scientists warn of an Amazon ‘tipping point’ washingtonpost.com/Dec. 20, 2019 Mindanao Pride's loud message in silent protest: 'Human rights for all' rappler.com/December 22, 2019 "Veering away from the usual vibrant festivities, the 2019 Mindanao Pride March is a silent protest that highlighted issues involving the LGBTQ+ community " The Gestapo Points to Guernica and Asks Picasso, “Did You Do This?;” Picasso Replies “No, You Did!” openculture.com/May 31st, 2017 Iowa facility accused of human experiments on people with disabilities ktiv.com/December 18, 2019 "The U.S. Department of Justice is already investigating and sent a letter to Gov. Kim Reynolds last month, saying it is specifically looking into claims that the facility performed sexual arousal and optimal hydration studies on residents. " Fresh Protests Grip India as Government Digs Its Heels In on Citizenship Law wsj.com/December 23, 2019 "Thousands of people demonstrated in the capital, the southern city of Chennai and elsewhere, adding to protests that have left more than 20 people dead. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, meanwhile, said it planned to hold hundreds of press conferences and rallies this week to persuade Indians that the new law won’t marginalize Muslims." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDcYiyF5eLc "And I am not going to sit here and be an idle spectator..." Otteration fucked around with this message at 04:25 on Dec 24, 2019 |
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Otteration posted:Observers Mystified After Trump Delivers 'Moronic' and 'Unhinged' Diatribe Against Wind Power This is one people really should just read for themselves: quote:"I never understood wind. You know, I know windmills very much. It's very expensive. They're made in China and Germany mostly—very few made here, almost none. But they're manufactured tremendous, if you're into this, tremendous fumes, gases are spewing into the atmosphere.
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Megillah Gorilla posted:This is one people really should just read for themselves: Zaphod paused to chew a little gum.
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