The *ugh* 2024 US Election Thread

[Dr. Medulla]

At their debate, I yearn for her to Jack McCoy the hell out of Trump. Just rip out whatever is left of his brain stem and drop it on the floor in front of him.

[Dr. Medulla]

Also, while I've been yammering about echoes of '68, this DNC was a complete 180. The party emerged unified and enthusiastic and the protests ended up being a toot of a fart.

[Mimi]

At their debate, I yearn for her to Jack McCoy the hell out of Trump. Just rip out whatever is left of his brain stem and drop it on the floor in front of him.

*crosses fingers and prays*

[Dr. Medulla]

This is Nixon-level inability to do small talk:


I can't remember where I read it—it was somewhat recently, I think—or the precise details, but there was the story of Nixon while running for president in '60 or '68 and a motorcycle cop in his motorcade takes a spill, so the whole thing stops while an ambulance is called. In the meantime, trying to simulate human empathy, Nixon tries to make small talk with this cop, asking him whether he'd always wanted to be a police officer, did he like football. Like an alien trying to pass for an earthling.

[Mimi]

If Trump gets re-elected and something happens to him which, considering his age and health, is a strong possibility we'll be stuck with Vance as president. *shudders* The horror.

[matedog]

This is Nixon-level inability to do small talk:


I can't remember where I read it—it was somewhat recently, I think—or the precise details, but there was the story of Nixon while running for president in '60 or '68 and a motorcycle cop in his motorcade takes a spill, so the whole thing stops while an ambulance is called. In the meantime, trying to simulate human empathy, Nixon tries to make small talk with this cop, asking him whether he'd always wanted to be a police officer, did he like football. Like an alien trying to pass for an earthling.

"I'm JD Vance, I'm running for Vice President."
"Umkay."

That woman is great.

And to your point:

[Dr. Medulla]

And to your point:

I will never not love that clip. It also manages to allude to JFK's handsome guy/empty suit appeal.

[Sparky]

This is Nixon-level inability to do small talk:


I can't remember where I read it—it was somewhat recently, I think—or the precise details, but there was the story of Nixon while running for president in '60 or '68 and a motorcycle cop in his motorcade takes a spill, so the whole thing stops while an ambulance is called. In the meantime, trying to simulate human empathy, Nixon tries to make small talk with this cop, asking him whether he'd always wanted to be a police officer, did he like football. Like an alien trying to pass for an earthling.

"I'm JD Vance, I'm running for Vice President."
"Umkay."

That woman is great.

And to your point:

Best response ever!

[oliver]

Is that just a trick of the light at 0:55 that makes it seem like Vance has a wig perched on top of his head?

[Flex]

Is that just a trick of the light at 0:55 that makes it seem like Vance has a wig perched on top of his head?

When I first saw his haircut I thought it was a Photoshop job, but it's real.

[matedog]

Is that just a trick of the light at 0:55 that makes it seem like Vance has a wig perched on top of his head?

When I first saw his haircut I thought it was a Photoshop job, but it's real.

[Dr. Medulla]

You mock, but that haircut has seduced couches from 34 different states.

[revbob]

Is that just a trick of the light at 0:55 that makes it seem like Vance has a wig perched on top of his head?

When I first saw his haircut I thought it was a Photoshop job, but it's real.

I've given myself better haircuts.

[revbob]

This is Nixon-level inability to do small talk:


I can't remember where I read it—it was somewhat recently, I think—or the precise details, but there was the story of Nixon while running for president in '60 or '68 and a motorcycle cop in his motorcade takes a spill, so the whole thing stops while an ambulance is called. In the meantime, trying to simulate human empathy, Nixon tries to make small talk with this cop, asking him whether he'd always wanted to be a police officer, did he like football. Like an alien trying to pass for an earthling.

"I'm JD Vance, I'm running for Vice President."
"Umkay."

That woman is great.

And to your point:

Best response ever!

Like he assumed she didn't know. Like most normal people she probably cant stand him but isnt in a position to tell him to fuck off.

[JoseUnidos]

Is that just a trick of the light at 0:55 that makes it seem like Vance has a wig perched on top of his head?

When I first saw his haircut I thought it was a Photoshop job, but it's real.

I've given myself better haircuts.

It's the second-worse haircut on the Republican presidential ticket.