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07-26-2017 , 04:39 PM

#48126

wheatrich

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those R house members really don't like the R senate women
first dueling collins, now hitting murkowski

07-26-2017 , 04:42 PM

#48127

FlyWf

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I'm old enough to remember when Republicans blamed town hall protesters and people saying repealing Obamcare was a bad idea for the Scalise shooting. So violence against political opponents is good again? Hell yeah just when Bud's Guns put Savage's entry level AR-15 on clearance for $500

07-26-2017 , 04:42 PM

#48128

AllTheCheese

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Namath12

Just FYI, if Kaitlyn Jenner's figure of 15,000 transgenders in the military is correct, then that works out to $560 per transgender per year.

Last edited by AllTheCheese; 07-26-2017 at 04:45 PM. Reason: PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE LDO

07-26-2017 , 04:42 PM

#48129

aflametotheground

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Namath12

Is the implication here that Trump is trying to tie liberals to Lebanon or are you just misspelling it repeatedly?

Misspell.

07-26-2017 , 04:45 PM

#48130

Sighsalot

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Inso0

I think the play here is attempting to have some talking heads explode on national television, like a bad sci-fi movie where someone stimulates an android to the point of meltdown.

Will Rachel Maddow survive the opening monologue on her show tonight?

My favorite clip was the dem from CA who says, "We don't care who you love!" in response to the no Trans in the military thing. Even he can't keep all the oppressed minority groups straight, implying that all trans people are gay or some other "not normal" sexual orientation. It's a perfect example of what politics has become on both sides. Gotta stick to the script.

Does anyone have any actual stats on the number of people affected by this decision? Was the military ever really a "safe space" for people with gender dysphoria in the first place? I'd be shocked if it were more than a tenth of a percent of the overall military.

I think Trump had this meeting about the upcoming deadline for modifying military policy to accommodate gender reassignment surgeries, modifications to physical requirements, and policy changes for run of the mill personnel problems related to intolerant behaviors in the barracks, and while nobody was on board with making the changes, nobody actually wanted to be the guy in the room to suggest we just don't do it. Trump was probably bored with the awkward silence and just said, "**** it, I'll ban them. The media loves to hate me anyway, so it's fine" and got up and walked out of the room to find his phone.

Finally, LOL at the "Trump said God!!" people ITT. Atheist zealots are the worst kind of religious zealots from a rhetoric standpoint, AINEC.

What a truly spectacular ****show this has been so far. I can't wait for the 2020 campaign. Trump v. Chelsea Clinton.

really glad that you're gleefully watching and enjoying the collapse of the country you claim to love. The guy you voted for has attacked every institution in the country, has now shown himself to be a bigot, and on top of all else is highly likely to be impeached in the future for high crimes. Enjoy the show.

Hilary was right, you really are a basket of deplorables. justifying the shunning of a group of people due to a perceived illness is a slippery slope. If tomorrow your orange fuhrer wakes up and decides that jews really are not good for the military and bans them. I am assuming you will be marching in support.

07-26-2017 , 04:45 PM

#48131

TiltedDonkey

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Quote:

Originally Posted by uDevil

If we held a 2+2 Trumper v nonTrumper LSAT competition, what would the average score difference be?

Differently worded but equivalent question:

If we had all the 2+2 nonTrumpers take the LSAT, what would the average score be?

07-26-2017 , 04:46 PM

#48132

AllTheCheese

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Snatch a knot in their ass? Wat.

07-26-2017 , 04:46 PM

#48133

goofyballer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyWf

I'm old enough to remember when Republicans blamed town hall protesters and people saying repealing Obamcare was a bad idea for the Scalise shooting.

In P7 they blame Kathy Griffin and opposition to Trump generally.

07-26-2017 , 04:46 PM

#48134

OneEyedPoker

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ScreaminAsian

it would benefit unit cohesion if all soldiers shared the same religious faith, so if a small % get cut loose who cares?

TIL transgender is a religious faith and if they are removed there's only 1 religion serving as soldiers....

07-26-2017 , 04:49 PM

#48135

AllTheCheese

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Quote:

Originally Posted by OneEyedPoker

TIL transgender is a religious faith and if they are removed there's only 1 religion serving as soldiers....

lol

google.com

define: analogy

07-26-2017 , 04:50 PM

#48136

eyebooger

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AllTheCheese

Snatch a knot in their ass? Wat.

Glad I'm not the only one confused.

What the **** does that mean?

07-26-2017 , 04:50 PM

#48137

master3004

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Quote:

Originally Posted by OneEyedPoker

TIL transgender is a religious faith and if they are removed there's only 1 religion serving as soldiers....

Yeah... that's not what was said.

07-26-2017 , 04:56 PM

#48138

fatkid

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Haha shut up fo I snatch a knot up in this ****. It means back hand the woman. Like hit them hard in the face or gut.

snatch a knot
To hit someone, usually used in a threat of punishment or retribution. A knot is generally snatched in one's ass, though variants include the neck and the head.
"Boy, if I ever catch you looking around under my mattress again, I'm'a snatch a knot in your ass!"

07-26-2017 , 04:57 PM

#48139

Jules22

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Quote:

Originally Posted by eyebooger

Glad I'm not the only one confused.

What the **** does that mean?

Thirded

07-26-2017 , 05:01 PM

#48140

OmgGlutten!

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trump is going to start playing up to his base big time as he tries to get rid of sessions.

07-26-2017 , 05:01 PM

#48141

slidey1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Namath12

In other words about 4 trips to Mar A Lago

07-26-2017 , 05:05 PM

#48142

Inso0

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Combining survey evidence from multiple states and adjusting for the male/female distribution in the military provided midrange estimates of 2,450 transgender personnel in the active component and 1,510 in the Selected Reserve.
http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand...AND_RB9909.pdf

Then they estimate between 40 and 190 people would likely seek transition, 30-140 would seek hormone therapy, and 25-130 would seek surgical treatment.

You can buy two sets of genitals per Hellfire missile. So maybe you guys are right and the cost to defend the inevitable lawsuits will be more than just handing out free penises. Or maybe we make them choose between a new vag and breast implants OR a free college degree via the GI Bill. Doesn't seem fair to foot the bill for both.

Why is this the job of the US Military again?

07-26-2017 , 05:07 PM

#48143

Rococo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AllTheCheese

Snatch a knot in their ass? Wat.

Southern colloquialism, often directed by parents at misbehaving children.

07-26-2017 , 05:09 PM

#48144

Rococo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fatkid

Haha shut up fo I snatch a knot up in this ****. It means back hand the woman. Like hit them hard in the face or gut.

snatch a knot
To hit someone, usually used in a threat of punishment or retribution. A knot is generally snatched in one's ass, though variants include the neck and the head.
"Boy, if I ever catch you looking around under my mattress again, I'm'a snatch a knot in your ass!"

Bolded is incorrect.

07-26-2017 , 05:11 PM

#48145

otatop

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Inso0

No problem with spending 8 times as much money on boner pills though, huh?

Quote:

Why is this the job of the US Military again?

Because they're these people's employer and insurance provider.

07-26-2017 , 05:12 PM

#48146

Namath12

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Quote:

Originally Posted by aflametotheground

Misspell.

Oh lol I thought Trump was doing some kind of lame word play and you were mocking it

07-26-2017 , 05:13 PM

#48147

AllTheCheese

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Inso0: How do you lay out a "we won't pay for transgender services" plan which:

(1) Isn't blatantly a discriminatory **** you to transgender people
(2) Doesn't necessitate hugely unpopular cuts to other treatments for non-transgender military and vets. For example, refusing to pay for ED meds which costs the government way more.

07-26-2017 , 05:23 PM

#48148

Riverman

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Stop taking the bait people

Health Care

Corruption

Stay focused

07-26-2017 , 05:23 PM

#48149

AllTheCheese

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You have to admire the complete about-face.

Libs: We don't want to spend unlimited tax dollars to fund a massive war machine.

GOP: These leftwing terrorists hate our troops and by extension America. No price can be put on the sacrifice of a soldier going to war.

News: The military is spending 8 million a year for a few thousand transgendered troops.

GOP: We can't abide by this excessive spending. We're not made of money here.