The Future of the Republican Party

[Dr. Medulla]

Franken got booted very quickly, tho in a state with a Democratic governor, so there was no vote loss.

Yeah, I think popular wisdom is that if there had been any chance the seat would have flipped he would not have been asked to resign. Also, to the point about tribalism, there are ton of people both in the party apparatus and just regular voters who think it was a mistake, despite it having absolutely no policy consequences.

Was Franken well regarded as a senator at the time? I couldn't help but think at the time that he must not be taken that seriously by Democrats that they'd push him out so quickly.

[Flex]

Franken got booted very quickly, tho in a state with a Democratic governor, so there was no vote loss.

Yeah, I think popular wisdom is that if there had been any chance the seat would have flipped he would not have been asked to resign. Also, to the point about tribalism, there are ton of people both in the party apparatus and just regular voters who think it was a mistake, despite it having absolutely no policy consequences.

Was Franken well regarded as a senator at the time? I couldn't help but think at the time that he must not be taken that seriously by Democrats that they'd push him out so quickly.

I don't have any idea what national Dems said behind closed doors, but I think generally he was considered fine, if basically fungible (as we saw with his resignation). There's sort of this myth that's grown up around his supporters that he was some unique statesman but he was just... fine (I mean, I guess one could say to his credit he just acted like a normal, replacement level senator in office and didn't try to tap into his showbiz chops or something). Absolutely not someone you go die on a hill for unless he represents a loss of power with his exit.

[Dr. Medulla]

Franken got booted very quickly, tho in a state with a Democratic governor, so there was no vote loss.

Yeah, I think popular wisdom is that if there had been any chance the seat would have flipped he would not have been asked to resign. Also, to the point about tribalism, there are ton of people both in the party apparatus and just regular voters who think it was a mistake, despite it having absolutely no policy consequences.

Was Franken well regarded as a senator at the time? I couldn't help but think at the time that he must not be taken that seriously by Democrats that they'd push him out so quickly.

I don't have any idea what national Dems said behind closed doors, but I think generally he was considered fine, if basically fungible (as we saw with his resignation). There's sort of this myth that's grown up around his supporters that he was some unique statesman but he was just... fine (I mean, I guess one could say to his credit he just acted like a normal, replacement level senator in office and didn't try to tap into his showbiz chops or something). Absolutely not someone you go die on a hill for unless he represents a loss of power with his exit.

It suggests something that the most I can think about him as a politician is his line that he liked Ted Cruz than most people in Washington, and he fucking hated Ted Cruz.

[matedog]

Franken got booted very quickly, tho in a state with a Democratic governor, so there was no vote loss.

Yeah, I think popular wisdom is that if there had been any chance the seat would have flipped he would not have been asked to resign. Also, to the point about tribalism, there are ton of people both in the party apparatus and just regular voters who think it was a mistake, despite it having absolutely no policy consequences.

Was Franken well regarded as a senator at the time? I couldn't help but think at the time that he must not be taken that seriously by Democrats that they'd push him out so quickly.

I don't have any idea what national Dems said behind closed doors, but I think generally he was considered fine, if basically fungible (as we saw with his resignation). There's sort of this myth that's grown up around his supporters that he was some unique statesman but he was just... fine (I mean, I guess one could say to his credit he just acted like a normal, replacement level senator in office and didn't try to tap into his showbiz chops or something). Absolutely not someone you go die on a hill for unless he represents a loss of power with his exit.

For what it's worth, I do remember him shining a light on Devos' ineptitude as particularly enjoyable:

[Flex]

Missouri having an extremely normal one, I see:

[Dr. Medulla]

As has been observed by others, wearing masks to limit the spread of a potentially fatal virus signals the death of the republic, but, dammit, women in public gotta cover up their arms for the sake of decency!

[Sparky]

Missouri having an extremely normal one, I see:

So the Taliban are in Missouri now?

[Sparky]

Losing Republican candidate arrested for shooting up 4 prominent Democrats homes in New Mexico.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/losin ... 882fcec7a3

[JennyB]

Missouri having an extremely normal one, I see:

I can't.

[revbob]

Missouri having an extremely normal one, I see:

I can't.

The American Burqa is still in the design phase but should be available by the start of next years session

[Dr. Medulla]

Missouri having an extremely normal one, I see:

I can't.

The American Burqa is still in the design phase but should be available by the start of next years session

Wouldn't the easier solution be to not allow women to hold office or vote? If they need instructions on how to dress in public, clearly they shouldn't have a say in public matters.

[Dr. Medulla]

There really doesn't seem to be a bottom here, huh?
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2023/01 ... how-kitara

Would you blink if he were announced as a suspect in a string of unsolved murders on the east coast over the course of two decades?

[revbob]

George Santos claims he survived ‘assassination attempt,’ had shoes stolen off his feet

https://nypost.com/2023/01/24/george-sa ... n-attempt/

[Dr. Medulla]

George Santos claims he survived ‘assassination attempt,’ had shoes stolen off his feet

https://nypost.com/2023/01/24/george-sa ... n-attempt/

I think I've said this already, but he's a goddamned Veep character.

[Mimi]

George Santos claims he survived ‘assassination attempt,’ had shoes stolen off his feet

https://nypost.com/2023/01/24/george-sa ... n-attempt/

Swear to dog but he reminds me of my ex-husband and his family. They'd go out for a gallon of milk and come back with tales of adventure. They were the biggest, and shittiest, liars/story-tellers. It was so scary how they could tell you what was clearly bs with a straight face. lol I laugh now, but it was painful af at the time. I can't wait to see what happens to this guy.