State of the Union...
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State of the Union...
I’m not watching. Discuss...
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Better to follow Jefferson's example of sending a report to Congress rather than emulate the egoism of that old racist Wilson holding court.
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What do you think of Joe Kennedy giving the rebuttal? I’ve liked him for a couple of years, but I’ve seen some criticism because he’s seen (by some) as the same old, same old. I really like him, though.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 8:48pmBetter to follow Jefferson's example of sending a report to Congress rather than emulate the egoism of that old racist Wilson holding court.
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He’s got some incredibly gross ties to the pharma industry and is hideously bad on any illegal drug issues. He can take a leap.WestwayKid wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 9:12pmWhat do you think of Joe Kennedy giving the rebuttal? I’ve liked him for a couple of years, but I’ve seen some criticism because he’s seen (by some) as the same old, same old. I really like him, though.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 8:48pmBetter to follow Jefferson's example of sending a report to Congress rather than emulate the egoism of that old racist Wilson holding court.
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I read that and thought it was a weird thing to say and presumed you must have some javelin prejudice or something.
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Rebuttal stuff isn't especially meaningful. It's theatre that speaks more to immediate political maneuvering than anything of significance.WestwayKid wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 9:12pmWhat do you think of Joe Kennedy giving the rebuttal? I’ve liked him for a couple of years, but I’ve seen some criticism because he’s seen (by some) as the same old, same old. I really like him, though.
Despite my adherence to the left—a jaundiced anarchist, perhaps—I still have an affection for Robert Kennedy and his identification with and empathy for the people most marginalized by power and modern life. I recognize that he had the virtue of dying without having to test those sympathies, but so be it—he remains a weak spot for me. Otherwise, I don't have much use for the Kennedy clan. The first generation of the dynasty makes the money, the second generation achieves power, those that follow squander it.
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Good to know and somewhat sad. Oh well...Wolter wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 9:15pmHe’s got some incredibly gross ties to the pharma industry and is hideously bad on any illegal drug issues. He can take a leap.WestwayKid wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 9:12pmWhat do you think of Joe Kennedy giving the rebuttal? I’ve liked him for a couple of years, but I’ve seen some criticism because he’s seen (by some) as the same old, same old. I really like him, though.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 8:48pmBetter to follow Jefferson's example of sending a report to Congress rather than emulate the egoism of that old racist Wilson holding court.
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I can admit to being somewhat less informed than I should be. Between being a dad for two small humans and working a full time job - I can be guilty of not digging into the details. I’ve heard some of Kennedy’s rebuttals to the GOP and they make for good soundbites. I really kind of wanted to believe in him and to be honest - I’ll do my own digging tomorrow - but really too bad.WestwayKid wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 9:22pmGood to know and somewhat sad. Oh well...Wolter wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 9:15pmHe’s got some incredibly gross ties to the pharma industry and is hideously bad on any illegal drug issues. He can take a leap.WestwayKid wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 9:12pmWhat do you think of Joe Kennedy giving the rebuttal? I’ve liked him for a couple of years, but I’ve seen some criticism because he’s seen (by some) as the same old, same old. I really like him, though.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 8:48pmBetter to follow Jefferson's example of sending a report to Congress rather than emulate the egoism of that old racist Wilson holding court.
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I keep thinking the thread title says "Union of the Snake" and get my hopes up we have a dedicated Duran Duran thread.
There's a tiny, tiny hopeful part of me that says you guys are running a Kaufmanesque long con on the board
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A song when Simon LeBon made his claim for winning an award for "Most Singing."
The song you're really thinking of is New Order's "State of the Nation" (which has decent claim to being their weakest single).
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Dedicated DD thread? I’m a hard core Duranie. My very first concert!
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I saw them in 83, love the first coupla albums.WestwayKid wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 9:52pmDedicated DD thread? I’m a hard core Duranie. My very first concert!
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Last album was really good. Might be some technology involved...but Simon’s voice has aged very well. They’re like a rollercoaster: some real weak spells...but always find a way back up. Even the comeback album were hit and miss. Astronaut was okay, Red Carpet had moments...but All You Need Is Now and Paper Gods were really good. They were always a weird hybrid of Berlin-era Bowie, Chic, Roxy, Kraftwerk, Pistols...but they created something unique and through the decades they’ve been able to still sound current. Pressure Off with NIle and Janelle was a great single.Heston wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 9:59pmI saw them in 83, love the first coupla albums.WestwayKid wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 9:52pmDedicated DD thread? I’m a hard core Duranie. My very first concert!
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That must be some technology because he couldn’t sing for shit.WestwayKid wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 10:09pmLast album was really good. Might be some technology involved...but Simon’s voice has aged very well. They’re like a rollercoaster: some real weak spells...but always find a way back up. Even the comeback album were hit and miss. Astronaut was okay, Red Carpet had moments...but All You Need Is Now and Paper Gods were really good. They were always a weird hybrid of Berlin-era Bowie, Chic, Roxy, Kraftwerk, Pistols...but they created something unique and through the decades they’ve been able to still sound current. Pressure Off with NIle and Janelle was a great single.Heston wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 9:59pmI saw them in 83, love the first coupla albums.WestwayKid wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 9:52pmDedicated DD thread? I’m a hard core Duranie. My very first concert!
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Lol.101Walterton wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 10:31pmThat must be some technology because he couldn’t sing for shit.WestwayKid wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 10:09pmLast album was really good. Might be some technology involved...but Simon’s voice has aged very well. They’re like a rollercoaster: some real weak spells...but always find a way back up. Even the comeback album were hit and miss. Astronaut was okay, Red Carpet had moments...but All You Need Is Now and Paper Gods were really good. They were always a weird hybrid of Berlin-era Bowie, Chic, Roxy, Kraftwerk, Pistols...but they created something unique and through the decades they’ve been able to still sound current. Pressure Off with NIle and Janelle was a great single.Heston wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 9:59pmI saw them in 83, love the first coupla albums.WestwayKid wrote: ↑30 Jan 2018, 9:52pmDedicated DD thread? I’m a hard core Duranie. My very first concert!
Not sure about that, I think he was ok but had some unflattering moments. He was certainly better than Tony Hadley.
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