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Cirsium

(799 posts)
51. We are all learning
Wed Nov 13, 2024, 05:39 PM
Nov 13

We should all be learning all the time, and yes, some of us are old.

By the way, I added to my previous post after you replied.

I'm right where you are. I'm watching Biden welcoming Trump to the W.H. Greybnk48 Nov 13 #1
Democracy In America Is Finished SoCalDavidS Nov 13 #2
BRAVO, SoCalDavid................ DENVERPOPS Nov 13 #32
There are problems with that quotation Cirsium Nov 13 #44
Thx DENVERPOPS Nov 13 #45
No problem Cirsium Nov 13 #46
I know these things as facts DENVERPOPS Nov 13 #49
We are all learning Cirsium Nov 13 #51
The only thing DENVERPOPS Nov 13 #50
Very good Cirsium Nov 13 #53
Thx DENVERPOPS Nov 13 #59
Is this the Tocqueville quote you meant? lees1975 Nov 13 #63
No Cirsium Nov 13 #64
But, in a way, he warned us that despotism was coming at some point. lees1975 Nov 13 #70
Yah cilla4progress Nov 13 #56
You're not alone dickthegrouch Nov 13 #3
I can't even say out loud what I'm thinking Clouds Passing Nov 13 #4
I share a lot of your feelings. BlueKota Nov 13 #5
You beat me to posting. I was going to ask, "Was this an existential election or was that hyperbole?" UniqueUserName Nov 13 #6
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 13 #8
And Merrick Garland? Is he showing up every day at the Justice Department, still? lees1975 Nov 13 #13
I think you're correct. Sometimes you have to bend the rules such as they are. harumph Nov 13 #40
I think it was at least partially hyperbole EdmondDantes_ Nov 13 #11
new poster promoting the notion that a Trump presidency won't be so bad bigtree Nov 13 #21
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 13 #25
Did you forget to change accounts? W_HAMILTON Nov 13 #36
It was a concept of an election. BattleRow Nov 13 #19
Think about that. John Shaft Nov 13 #24
They don't want the american people finding out what all of them have been up to. onecaliberal Nov 13 #29
They are preparing to focus on policies. Frasier Balzov Nov 13 #30
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 13 #7
This is correct Zeitghost Nov 13 #28
I'm right there with you and so is everyone that I know. 1WorldHope Nov 13 #9
The idea that Biden dropping out was a conspiracy is really MadameButterfly Nov 13 #10
I don't think so. lees1975 Nov 13 #12
I have a number... 2naSalit Nov 13 #14
Right there with you orangecrush Nov 13 #15
Rolling Stone magazine, not a right-leaning publication SCantiGOP Nov 13 #16
Now I am wondering if they r just getting us ready for China. Saudi overlords Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #17
it's just one smack at the Democratic party after the other in this screed bigtree Nov 13 #18
You really missed the point. lees1975 Nov 13 #43
not wading through party bashing to try and find the point bigtree Nov 13 #48
Show me someone with guts, in the face of this disaster, and I'll stop saying it. lees1975 Nov 13 #54
it's not you bigtree Nov 13 #60
Well, damn, how perceptive of you. lees1975 Nov 13 #67
you should ask questions to the people that represent you. stillcool Nov 13 #55
I live in Illinois. No need for a recount here. lees1975 Nov 13 #68
Somewhat off topic,but where in the world is JD Vance? BattleRow Nov 13 #20
probably off training soldiers to shoot at us... Ysabel Nov 13 #23
Peter Thiel bought him one of those fancy massage chairs as a congratulatory gift. ECL213 Nov 13 #26
I don't recall hearing a lot from any Vice Presidential-elect in the first weeks after an election. onenote Nov 13 #39
I feel the same way... Ysabel Nov 13 #22
I think getting people to believe they didn't steal it.... ananda Nov 13 #27
I agree. Mr.Bee Nov 13 #31
Well said. Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. harumph Nov 13 #41
Right there with you. (nt) Richard D Nov 13 #33
I can't blame any of us for feeling this way Erda Nov 13 #34
Thank you! crud Nov 13 #61
Too many are cowards in the face of Frankenstein bullies. GreenWave Nov 13 #35
His biggest stress was what they were doing to his son Hunter Bev54 Nov 13 #37
Biden was "pushed out" because he couldn't win. onenote Nov 13 #38
Donors always conspire to influence candidates. Its part of the transactional nature of American politics. jaxexpat Nov 13 #42
During the 2000 election Biden "indicated" he would only run for one term. Intractable Nov 13 #47
All I will say on that question... FBaggins Nov 13 #52
It does seem as if a deal has been made... polichick Nov 13 #57
After more thought, I think we lost people to the couch ecstatic Nov 13 #58
Yeah, you sound like a conspiracy theorist who thinks life happens like a bad 70s TV movie thebigidea Nov 13 #62
Agree SCantiGOP Nov 13 #65
Yep, it was simple but not enough people cared enough to vote for Harris. Fish700 Nov 13 #69
I just can't wrap my head around how a RAPIST & CONVICTED FELON is going to be in the Oval Office Blue Owl Nov 13 #66
Trump Will Fix the Election Mr.Bee Thursday #71
I only read your subject line, but both of those things can be true at the same time. Iggo Thursday #72
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