On the plus side, two new DK's fans were just minted.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑23 Feb 2019, 7:32amhttps://splinternews.com/dianne-feinste ... 1832833216
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The Future of the Democratic Party
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Actual quote :Rat Patrol wrote: ↑23 Feb 2019, 9:57amOn the plus side, two new DK's fans were just minted.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑23 Feb 2019, 7:32amhttps://splinternews.com/dianne-feinste ... 1832833216
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“Well, you didn’t vote for me,” Feinstein replied"
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Term limits?revbob wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 9:11amActual quote :Rat Patrol wrote: ↑23 Feb 2019, 9:57amOn the plus side, two new DK's fans were just minted.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑23 Feb 2019, 7:32amhttps://splinternews.com/dianne-feinste ... 1832833216
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“Well, you didn’t vote for me,” Feinstein replied"
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I agree that many Dems today like to talk about lofty goals - but then lack the will or desire to actually follow through...but I think there was a time where they actually did aim high and then actually do their best to follow through and I hope we can get back to that point.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑23 Feb 2019, 7:32amhttps://splinternews.com/dianne-feinste ... 1832833216
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WestwayKid wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 11:23amI agree that many Dems today like to talk about lofty goals - but then lack the will or desire to actually follow through...but I think there was a time where they actually did aim high and then actually do their best to follow through and I hope we can get back to that point.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑23 Feb 2019, 7:32amhttps://splinternews.com/dianne-feinste ... 1832833216
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Without being too cynical about his motives - LBJ pushed through his civil rights agenda at a big (known) political price for Democrats. I wouldn't mind seeing that type of political backbone these days.Silent Majority wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 12:24pm300px-Thure_de_Thulstrup_-_L._Prang_and_Co._-_Battle_of_Gettysburg_-_Restoration_by_Adam_Cuerden_(cropped).jpgWestwayKid wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 11:23amI agree that many Dems today like to talk about lofty goals - but then lack the will or desire to actually follow through...but I think there was a time where they actually did aim high and then actually do their best to follow through and I hope we can get back to that point.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑23 Feb 2019, 7:32amhttps://splinternews.com/dianne-feinste ... 1832833216
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Very difficult to argue with the bulk of LBJ's domestic agenda. Love seeing an absolute ruthless arsehole on the side of the angels. Overseas, of course...WestwayKid wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 1:27pmWithout being too cynical about his motives - LBJ pushed through his civil rights agenda at a big (known) political price for Democrats. I wouldn't mind seeing that type of political backbone these days.Silent Majority wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 12:24pm300px-Thure_de_Thulstrup_-_L._Prang_and_Co._-_Battle_of_Gettysburg_-_Restoration_by_Adam_Cuerden_(cropped).jpgWestwayKid wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 11:23amI agree that many Dems today like to talk about lofty goals - but then lack the will or desire to actually follow through...but I think there was a time where they actually did aim high and then actually do their best to follow through and I hope we can get back to that point.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑23 Feb 2019, 7:32amhttps://splinternews.com/dianne-feinste ... 1832833216
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He's a beloved figure in my family.Silent Majority wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 1:35pmVery difficult to argue with the bulk of LBJ's domestic agenda. Love seeing an absolute ruthless arsehole on the side of the angels. Overseas, of course...WestwayKid wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 1:27pmWithout being too cynical about his motives - LBJ pushed through his civil rights agenda at a big (known) political price for Democrats. I wouldn't mind seeing that type of political backbone these days.Silent Majority wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 12:24pm300px-Thure_de_Thulstrup_-_L._Prang_and_Co._-_Battle_of_Gettysburg_-_Restoration_by_Adam_Cuerden_(cropped).jpgWestwayKid wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 11:23amI agree that many Dems today like to talk about lofty goals - but then lack the will or desire to actually follow through...but I think there was a time where they actually did aim high and then actually do their best to follow through and I hope we can get back to that point.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑23 Feb 2019, 7:32amhttps://splinternews.com/dianne-feinste ... 1832833216
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Fascinating, compelling dude, man. Caro's still unfinished bio of him is one of my favourite ever reading experiences of my life. And I don't disagree with your opinion that the post-McGovern turning away from FDR's New Deal is what fucked the Democratic Party from whatever limited use it may have had in the 20th century.WestwayKid wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 1:39pmHe's a beloved figure in my family.Silent Majority wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 1:35pmVery difficult to argue with the bulk of LBJ's domestic agenda. Love seeing an absolute ruthless arsehole on the side of the angels. Overseas, of course...WestwayKid wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 1:27pmWithout being too cynical about his motives - LBJ pushed through his civil rights agenda at a big (known) political price for Democrats. I wouldn't mind seeing that type of political backbone these days.Silent Majority wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 12:24pm300px-Thure_de_Thulstrup_-_L._Prang_and_Co._-_Battle_of_Gettysburg_-_Restoration_by_Adam_Cuerden_(cropped).jpgWestwayKid wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 11:23am
I agree that many Dems today like to talk about lofty goals - but then lack the will or desire to actually follow through...but I think there was a time where they actually did aim high and then actually do their best to follow through and I hope we can get back to that point.
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One of the greatest natural politicians in American history. His skills were undeniable, but he was such an insecure, needy bastard, which is partly how he got rooked into Vietnam. The last Democrat of significance who genuinely thought big.Silent Majority wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 1:51pmFascinating, compelling dude, man. Caro's still unfinished bio of him is one of my favourite ever reading experiences of my life. And I don't disagree with your opinion that the post-McGovern turning away from FDR's New Deal is what fucked the Democratic Party from whatever limited use it may have had in the 20th century.WestwayKid wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 1:39pmHe's a beloved figure in my family.Silent Majority wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 1:35pmVery difficult to argue with the bulk of LBJ's domestic agenda. Love seeing an absolute ruthless arsehole on the side of the angels. Overseas, of course...WestwayKid wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 1:27pmWithout being too cynical about his motives - LBJ pushed through his civil rights agenda at a big (known) political price for Democrats. I wouldn't mind seeing that type of political backbone these days.Silent Majority wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 12:24pm300px-Thure_de_Thulstrup_-_L._Prang_and_Co._-_Battle_of_Gettysburg_-_Restoration_by_Adam_Cuerden_(cropped).jpg
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He had a giant cock too! He'd show you if given the chance and called it Jumbo.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 2:48pmHe had a giant cock too! He'd show you if given the chance and calling it Jumbo.Silent Majority wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 1:51pmFascinating, compelling dude, man. Caro's still unfinished bio of him is one of my favourite ever reading experiences of my life. And I don't disagree with your opinion that the post-McGovern turning away from FDR's New Deal is what fucked the Democratic Party from whatever limited use it may have had in the 20th century.WestwayKid wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 1:39pmHe's a beloved figure in my family.Silent Majority wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 1:35pmVery difficult to argue with the bulk of LBJ's domestic agenda. Love seeing an absolute ruthless arsehole on the side of the angels. Overseas, of course...WestwayKid wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 1:27pm
Without being too cynical about his motives - LBJ pushed through his civil rights agenda at a big (known) political price for Democrats. I wouldn't mind seeing that type of political backbone these days.
One of the greatest natural politicians in American history. His skills were undeniable, but he was such an insecure, needy bastard, which is partly how he got rooked into Vietnam. The last Democrat of significance who genuinely thought big.
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That must have been another thing that drove him nuts about JFK, that he got so many women with, as I understand it, nothing special at all.BostonBeaneater wrote: ↑26 Feb 2019, 12:40amHe had a giant cock too! He'd show you if given the chance and called it Jumbo.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 2:48pmHe had a giant cock too! He'd show you if given the chance and calling it Jumbo.Silent Majority wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 1:51pmFascinating, compelling dude, man. Caro's still unfinished bio of him is one of my favourite ever reading experiences of my life. And I don't disagree with your opinion that the post-McGovern turning away from FDR's New Deal is what fucked the Democratic Party from whatever limited use it may have had in the 20th century.WestwayKid wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 1:39pmHe's a beloved figure in my family.Silent Majority wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 1:35pm
Very difficult to argue with the bulk of LBJ's domestic agenda. Love seeing an absolute ruthless arsehole on the side of the angels. Overseas, of course...
One of the greatest natural politicians in American history. His skills were undeniable, but he was such an insecure, needy bastard, which is partly how he got rooked into Vietnam. The last Democrat of significance who genuinely thought big.
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That must have been another thing that drove him nuts about JFK, that he got so many women with, as I understand it, nothing special at all.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑26 Feb 2019, 7:33amHe had a giant cock too! He'd show you if given the chance and called it Jumbo.BostonBeaneater wrote: ↑26 Feb 2019, 12:40am...
He had a giant cock too! He'd show you if given the chance and calling it Jumbo.
One of the greatest natural politicians in American history. His skills were undeniable, but he was such an insecure, needy bastard, which is partly how he got rooked into Vietnam. The last Democrat of significance who genuinely thought big.
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I used to work with this old Mainer who would tell this story about so.e dude in the LBJ administration who like to swim in the nude and LBJ would say the guy was "trolling for corksuckers". I forget where he got his info from but I worked with this guy for like 15 years or more and I heard that story/anecdote at least a dozen times.
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I could see that being LBJ himself.revbob wrote: ↑26 Feb 2019, 8:19amI used to work with this old Mainer who would tell this story about so.e dude in the LBJ administration who like to swim in the nude and LBJ would say the guy was "trolling for corksuckers". I forget where he got his info from but I worked with this guy for like 15 years or more and I heard that story/anecdote at least a dozen times.
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On Inauguration Day (January 20, 1969), Johnson saw Nixon sworn in, then got on the plane to fly back to Texas. When the front door of the plane closed, Johnson pulled out a cigarette—his first cigarette he had smoked since his heart attack in 1955. One of his daughters pulled it out of his mouth and said, "Daddy, what are you doing? You're going to kill yourself." He took it back and said, "I've now raised you girls. I've now been President. Now it's my time!" From that point on, he went into a very self-destructive spiral - Historian Michael Beschloss
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