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Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:07 am
by VictorG
Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/01/politics/ ... index.html
Very interesting article. I especially like .....
6. "Too often, we observe the unfolding drama along with the rest of the country, passively, all but saying, 'Someone should do something!' without seeming to realize that that someone is us."
Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 10:41 am
by kalm
Wow!
Well said.

Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 10:57 am
by Col Hogan
I am liking the jr Senator from Arizona the more I learn about him...
Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 11:15 am
by Silenoz
RHINO. DRAIN THE SWAMP, #TRUMPTRAIN - Trump zombies
Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 11:21 am
by 89Hen
Distancing himself for his next election.
Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 11:38 am
by Grizalltheway
89Hen wrote:Distancing himself for his next election.
Does that also mean he isn't making good points?
Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 11:39 am
by 89Hen
Grizalltheway wrote:89Hen wrote:Distancing himself for his next election.
Does that also mean he isn't making good points?
Of course not, but you have to keep in mind motive.
Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 11:59 am
by CID1990
Amash is another one talking sense these days
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Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 12:44 pm
by Ivytalk
89Hen wrote:Distancing himself for his next election.
Nailed it.
Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 12:59 pm
by Grizalltheway
89Hen wrote:Grizalltheway wrote:
Does that also mean he isn't making good points?
Of course not, but you have to keep in mind motive.
No doubt. Just checking.

Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:31 pm
by kalm
CID1990 wrote:Amash is another one talking sense these days
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And Ben Sasse. He was impressive on Maher's show
Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 3:08 pm
by Chizzang
It's pretty easy to appear sane and rational
Whist in the midst of the random chaos that is this administration...
Trump is proving to be nothing more than a very loud bumbling fool
Who can't seem to reach low enough to find anybody to dance with
None of the Conservative Thinkers seem to be able to just say it...
They prance around it nimbly avoiding saying it by a hair
They won't just say it - which is the thing I find fascinating
Even CID can't seem to find it in himself to just announce what the whole world sees
Instead we get "everybody else in politics is doing it too"
and
It's the right kind of incompetence
and
Go run to your fainting chair
Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 3:46 pm
by CID1990
Chizzang wrote:It's pretty easy to appear sane and rational
Whist in the midst of the random chaos that is this administration...
Trump is proving to be nothing more than a very loud bumbling fool
Who can't seem to reach low enough to find anybody to dance with
None of the Conservative Thinkers seem to be able to just say it...
They prance around it nimbly avoiding saying it by a hair
They won't just say it - which is the thing I find fascinating
Even CID can't seem to find it in himself to just announce what the whole world sees
Instead we get "everybody else in politics is doing it too"
and
It's the right kind of incompetence
and
Go run to your fainting chair
I call it like I see it
and it's a fainting couch
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Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 3:54 pm
by Chizzang
CID1990 wrote:Chizzang wrote:It's pretty easy to appear sane and rational
Whist in the midst of the random chaos that is this administration...
Trump is proving to be nothing more than a very loud bumbling fool
Who can't seem to reach low enough to find anybody to dance with
None of the Conservative Thinkers seem to be able to just say it...
They prance around it nimbly avoiding saying it by a hair
They won't just say it - which is the thing I find fascinating
Even CID can't seem to find it in himself to just announce what the whole world sees
Instead we get "everybody else in politics is doing it too"
and
It's the right kind of incompetence
and
Go run to your fainting chair
I call it like I see it
and it's a fainting couch
If by "calling it as you see it" you mean "nimble apologetics" then yes...

Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 6:35 am
by ALPHAGRIZ1
I love how its not a possibility that Trump is doing the right thing and ALL the senators and congressmen are wrong.
Simply laughable
Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 6:47 am
by kalm
ALPHAGRIZ1 wrote:I love how its not a possibility that Trump is doing the right thing and ALL the senators and congressmen are wrong.
Simply laughable
Of course it's a possibility...that everyone else is wrong and he's right. He could simply be misunderstood and instead of appreciating him for his genius the world is instead out to get him.
Reminds me of one of my sisters....
Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 9:40 am
by Silenoz
kalm wrote:ALPHAGRIZ1 wrote:I love how its not a possibility that Trump is doing the right thing and ALL the senators and congressmen are wrong.
Simply laughable
Of course it's a possibility...that everyone else is wrong and he's right. He could simply be misunderstood and instead of appreciating him for his genius the world is instead out to get him.
Reminds me of one of my sisters....
Did you have to shower her with praise every morning and tell her she's a good girl and that mommy and daddy are proud of her?
Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 9:52 am
by dbackjon
CID1990 wrote:Amash is another one talking sense these days
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Amash is another one that while I don't agree with everything he says, has always had well-thought out positions, and a willingness to listen to concerns and go against his party when he feels it necessary.
Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 9:53 am
by dbackjon
Silenoz wrote:kalm wrote:
Of course it's a possibility...that everyone else is wrong and he's right. He could simply be misunderstood and instead of appreciating him for his genius the world is instead out to get him.
Reminds me of one of my sisters....
Did you have to shower her with praise every morning and tell her she's a good girl and that mommy and daddy are proud of her?
And make up fake calls from the Boy Scout President telling her she gave the greatest speech?
Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 10:10 am
by Chizzang
dbackjon wrote:Silenoz wrote:
Did you have to shower her with praise every morning and tell her she's a good girl and that mommy and daddy are proud of her?
And make up fake calls from the Boy Scout President telling her she gave the greatest speech?
That is one I can't figure out ^ right there... The pure pathological insanity of it
The president announces (after making a completely bizarre speech) that the boy scouts called him the next day and told him it was the best speech ever...
To which the boy scouts announce "No we did not call the President"
and further more they went on to denounce the speech
Trump would literally lie about the time of day - it's a level of insanity that is beyond nutty
Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 4:58 pm
by OL FU
Chizzang wrote:It's pretty easy to appear sane and rational
Whist in the midst of the random chaos that is this administration...
Trump is proving to be nothing more than a very loud bumbling fool
Who can't seem to reach low enough to find anybody to dance with
None of the Conservative Thinkers seem to be able to just say it...
They prance around it nimbly avoiding saying it by a hair
They won't just say it - which is the thing I find fascinating
Even CID can't seem to find it in himself to just announce what the whole world sees
Instead we get "everybody else in politics is doing it too"
and
It's the right kind of incompetence
and
Go run to your fainting chair
I know. You even seem sane and rational

Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 5:41 pm
by Chizzang
OL FU wrote:Chizzang wrote:It's pretty easy to appear sane and rational
Whist in the midst of the random chaos that is this administration...
Trump is proving to be nothing more than a very loud bumbling fool
Who can't seem to reach low enough to find anybody to dance with
None of the Conservative Thinkers seem to be able to just say it...
They prance around it nimbly avoiding saying it by a hair
They won't just say it - which is the thing I find fascinating
Even CID can't seem to find it in himself to just announce what the whole world sees
Instead we get "everybody else in politics is doing it too"
and
It's the right kind of incompetence
and
Go run to your fainting chair
I know. You even seem sane and rational

Indeed,
Which in itself would be odd but somehow now not...
(how about that awkward sentence)

Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 5:49 pm
by OL FU
Chizzang wrote:OL FU wrote:
I know. You even seem sane and rational

Indeed,
Which in itself would be odd but somehow now not...
(how about that awkward sentence)

I love it. Wish we could share a beer or coffee again sometime!
Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 7:33 am
by Chizzang
OL FU wrote:Chizzang wrote:
Indeed,
Which in itself would be odd but somehow now not...
(how about that awkward sentence)

I love it. Wish we could share a beer or coffee again sometime!
Man you know it...
It's difficult for me now to get south of NYC with this latest company
Work is becoming more like work every year
Re: Jeff Flake's devastating indictment of his Republican Party, in 11 quotes
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 7:40 am
by 89Hen
Chizzang wrote:If by "calling it as you see it" you mean "nimble apologetics" then yes...

You rarely disappoint.
