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Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:22 am
by 93henfan
Man, those are going to be some great memes.
Driver of truck is dead. Only bumps and bruises among train riders.
http://www.cnn.com/2018/01/31/politics/ ... index.html
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:27 am
by 93henfan
The encouraging thing about all of this from my perspective is that I am now guaranteed pay for any shutdown through Sep 30th, there’s another shutdown imminent next week, and these yahoos are off to party in the mountains (MT translation: hills).
When they get back, the Dems have a similar retreat in Cambridge MD set up. So, Congress has three working days to avoid the next shutdown.
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics ... n-calendar
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:44 am
by BDKJMU
Were headed to the Greenbriar. The Greenbriar, in the most pro Trump state (68.6% in election) is one high falutin place, at least by WV standards.
http://www.greenbrier.com/
Open since 1778, 11k acres, 710 rooms, visted by 26 presidents..
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:11 am
by ∞∞∞
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:41 am
by 93henfan
BDKJMU wrote:Were headed to the Greenbriar. The Greenbriar, in the most pro Trump state (68.6% in election) is one high falutin place, at least by WV standards.
http://www.greenbrier.com/
Open since 1778, 11k acres, 710 rooms, visted by 26 presidents..
It also had some pretty secretive bunkers, meeting spaces, and living quarters during the Cold War. You know, all the shit that’s now under the Denver Airport.
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:52 am
by Ivytalk
∞∞∞ wrote:
Mandingo the Tank Engine?
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 12:06 pm
by 89Hen
Our company annual meeting has been at the Greenbrier the last two years. It's actually scheduled for next week, but different location this year. GB is a pretty cool place, but it looks like Laura Ashley threw up everywhere.

Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 12:09 pm
by Skjellyfetti
Is a metaphor or did this actually happen?
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 3:37 pm
by dbackjon
Skjellyfetti wrote:Is a metaphor or did this actually happen?
It actually happened - The GOP in Congress, a trainwreck, and garbage.
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 3:37 pm
by dbackjon
RIP to the truck driver.
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 3:53 pm
by 89Hen
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01 ... wreck.html
Minutes after the train slammed into the dump truck on Wednesday morning, Kansas GOP Rep. Roger Marshall tweeted that he was OK but was delivering first aid to victims.
“We are on our way to our annual GOP retreat, the train carrying members and spouses hit something. … I am helping those that are injured,” the physician tweeted.
Marshall, along with another doctor-lawmaker, Tennessee Rep. Phil Roe, went on to perform CPR on the driver of the garbage truck, Marshall's office said.
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:54 pm
by Ivytalk
Skjellyfetti wrote:Is a metaphor or did this actually happen?
You wouldn’t know a metaphor if it kicked you in the snatch.
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:55 pm
by Ivytalk
dbackjon wrote:Skjellyfetti wrote:Is a metaphor or did this actually happen?
It actually happened - The GOP in Congress, a trainwreck, and garbage.
Thanks, Joy Behar.
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 8:12 pm
by 93henfan
89Hen wrote:http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01 ... wreck.html
Minutes after the train slammed into the dump truck on Wednesday morning, Kansas GOP Rep. Roger Marshall tweeted that he was OK but was delivering first aid to victims.
“We are on our way to our annual GOP retreat, the train carrying members and spouses hit something. … I am helping those that are injured,” the physician tweeted.
Marshall, along with another doctor-lawmaker, Tennessee Rep. Phil Roe, went on to perform CPR on the driver of the garbage truck, Marshall's office said.
Tweeting while giving CPR. That is some serious multitasking right there.
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:33 pm
by houndawg
89Hen wrote:Our company annual meeting has been at the Greenbrier the last two years. It's actually scheduled for next week, but different location this year. GB is a pretty cool place, but it looks like Laura Ashley threw up everywhere.

Better wait until the mescaline wears off before you go in there...
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:34 pm
by houndawg
89Hen wrote:http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01 ... wreck.html
Minutes after the train slammed into the dump truck on Wednesday morning, Kansas GOP Rep. Roger Marshall tweeted that he was OK but was delivering first aid to victims.
“We are on our way to our annual GOP retreat, the train carrying members and spouses hit something. … I am helping those that are injured,” the physician tweeted.
Marshall, along with another doctor-lawmaker, Tennessee Rep. Phil Roe, went on to perform CPR on the driver of the garbage truck, Marshall's office said.
..and the driver died....

Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:08 am
by 89Hen
Way to keep your undefeated title of asshole of the board.

You take lessons from Nancy Pelosi?
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:14 am
by Ibanez
While I don't agree with many GOP policies, i'm glad the casualties and injuries were minimal - considering how tragic this could have ended.
CC to Jon - that's how you show class.
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:07 am
by CAA Flagship
Ibanez wrote:While I don't agree with many GOP policies, i'm glad the casualties and injuries were minimal - considering how tragic this could have ended.
CC to Jon - that's how you show class.
What policies do you not agree with?
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:14 am
by 89Hen
Spandos hard at work.
http://www.businessinsider.com/gop-amtr ... ory-2018-1
Some of the conspiracy theories claimed the train incident was perpetrated by so-called "deep-state" actors — a term used by fringe right-wing groups to describe rogue government employees who secretly attempt to manipulate US policy.
"If you think that that truck just stalled there by itself, and somebody didn't kill that guy and park it up there on the tracks, that's how they like to do it," InfoWars host Alex Jones said on Wednesday. "It's a classic CIA tactic too."
"You'll kill somebody, have them in the car, and remote control it into the next vehicle. That is the standard assassination tool right now," Jones continued. "This is standard dump truck ... that is CIA playbook 100%."
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:36 am
by Ibanez
CAA Flagship wrote:Ibanez wrote:While I don't agree with many GOP policies, i'm glad the casualties and injuries were minimal - considering how tragic this could have ended.
CC to Jon - that's how you show class.
What policies do you not agree with?
Gay marriage, bathroom laws, marijuana, immigration - mostly their social issues. They want to be party of limited government - but can't stop themselves from trying to legislate morality or interject themselves into peoples private lives.
And i'm not saying the Democrats are better. They aren't. Both parties are equally awful.
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:40 am
by 89Hen
Ibanez wrote:Who cares who takes a dump next to you in the bathroom or is in the bathroom. Mind your own damn business.
These "dreamers" are here, let's not make their lives more difficult. Let's be smart - give them a path to citizenship, let them come out of the shadows and pay taxes.
I see potential problems with #1 and isn't #2 what was offered but the Libs are turning down?
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:41 am
by CAA Flagship
Ibanez wrote:CAA Flagship wrote:
What policies do you not agree with?
Gay marriage, bathroom laws, marijuana, immigration - mostly their social issues. They want to be party of limited government - but can't stop themselves from trying to legislate morality or interject themselves into peoples private lives.
And i'm not saying the Democrats are better. They aren't. Both parties are equally awful.
Well the good thing for you is that the Trump administration is not "worsening" the situation on any of these....yet.
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:43 am
by Ibanez
89Hen wrote:Ibanez wrote:Who cares who takes a dump next to you in the bathroom or is in the bathroom. Mind your own damn business.
These "dreamers" are here, let's not make their lives more difficult. Let's be smart - give them a path to citizenship, let them come out of the shadows and pay taxes.
I see potential problems with #1 and isn't #2 what was offered but the Libs are turning down?
I think so, but historically that hasn't been the GOPs position on immigration.
And for the bathrooms - it's a ridiculous issue, completely unenforceable and a waste of money.
Re: Amtrak Carrying GOP to WV Retreat Hits Truck
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:44 am
by Ibanez
CAA Flagship wrote:Ibanez wrote:
Gay marriage, bathroom laws, marijuana, immigration - mostly their social issues. They want to be party of limited government - but can't stop themselves from trying to legislate morality or interject themselves into peoples private lives.
And i'm not saying the Democrats are better. They aren't. Both parties are equally awful.
Well the good thing for you is that the Trump administration is not "worsening" the situation on any of these....yet.
I truly don't understand why marijuana hasn't been legalized yet. I can kill myself on Big Macs, Jack Daniels and Pall Malls but heaven forbid I smoke a joint.
