The Republicans did win a great many elections including the big one. But I still gain a good deal of satisfaction by watching for example the Sessions confirmation hearing. Listen to how he has to answer. Every primate with opposable thumbs knows his true feelings about race. Yet he has to make statements that make him seem a shining light of social justice. He may believe what he believes. He may vote what he votes. But publicly he has to wear a much different mask to survive. America is not the America of his youth. We've progressed. We are not going back. He can eke out his political existence, hold high office, but he will always have to engage in that specious double dutch that we are getting so much of this year. Because his world view is scorned by thinking people. Like a cockroach he can get an occasional feast but he has to scatter when the light switch clicks on.

The Republicans did win a great many elections including the big one. But I still gain a good deal of satisfaction by watching for example the Sessions confirmation hearing. Listen to how he has to answer. Every primate with opposable thumbs knows his true feelings about race. Yet he has to make statements that make him seem a shining light of social justice. He may believe what he believes. He may vote what he votes. But publicly he has to wear a much different mask to survive. America is not the America of his youth. We've progressed. We are not going back. He can eke out his political existence, hold high office, but he will always have to engage in that specious double dutch that we are getting so much of this year. Because his world view is scorned by thinking people. Like a cockroach he can get an occasional feast but he has to scatter when the light switch clicks on.





very eloquently put ... uumm thanks!

I think I would know a lot more about my IQ than you do. I'm the opposite of a moron. And why is it every time someone says they are conservative or lean conservative, the liberals always play the race card and call us racists? All they have is name calling and they have no substance. I was published in my hometown newspaper and was also published in a couple of national newspapers as well. That was back in the days before everyone went to the internet, and everyone was buying and reading paper publications. Now the paper publications, for obvious reasons, are doing very poorly. I was also published in some magazines, including the National Review. NOT the KKK Daily, you moron.
Sessions will be confirmed. The GOP has control of the Senate, and the Democrats don't have the votes to stop him. The other appointments will be easily confirmed as well. Trump will have at least three Supreme Court appointments, and they will be confirmed. Regarding Sessions, again, there is ZERO proof that he is a racist. The Democrats (they are the only ones doing this) are twisting statements he made and making up a lot of lies about him. That is their typical MO. Sessions has said that it isn't the job of AG to MAKE law, it is only his job to enforce the law, which he will do as AG. Just like it isn't the job of Supreme Court justices to MAKE the law, they are supposed to interpret the law and the Constitution. There is nothing wrong with what Sessions has said so far.

I think I would know a lot more about my IQ than you do. I'm the opposite of a moron. And why is it every time someone says they are conservative or lean conservative, the liberals always play the race card and call us racists? All they have is name calling and they have no substance. I was published in my hometown newspaper and was also published in a couple of national newspapers as well. That was back in the days before everyone went to the internet, and everyone was buying and reading paper publications. Now the paper publications, for obvious reasons, are doing very poorly. I was also published in some magazines, including the National Review. NOT the KKK Daily, you moron.
Sessions will be confirmed. The GOP has control of the Senate, and the Democrats don't have the votes to stop him. The other appointments will be easily confirmed as well. Trump will have at least three Supreme Court appointments, and they will be confirmed. Regarding Sessions, again, there is ZERO proof that he is a racist. The Democrats (they are the only ones doing this) are twisting statements he made and making up a lot of lies about him. That is their typical MO. Sessions has said that it isn't the job of AG to MAKE law, it is only his job to enforce the law, which he will do as AG. Just like it isn't the job of Supreme Court justices to MAKE the law, they are supposed to interpret the law and the Constitution. There is nothing wrong with what Sessions has said so far.


aaahhh back in the day huh? well that explains a lot ...sorry forget the IQ being questionable it is the obvious signs of dementia setting in ... Sessions, just another ignorant bigot ... blah blah blah

I was published in my hometown newspaper and was also published in a couple of national newspapers as well.
Yes, the personal ads, "Fartbag seeking someone to listen."

Sounds charming.

very eloquently put ... uumm thanks!

My pleasure.

It is a shame more Americans don't have the patience to listen to all the testimony. There is also plenty of discussion in the various media. The Civil Rights community gave a clear message that he can't be relied upon, to say the least, to protect voting rights. You had some people who worked with him saying what a great guy he is but not really able to defend his record which is what it is. You had the deserved disgust of the LBGTQ community communicated very clearly. All groups in that formal setting basing most of their claims on his record and an occasional statement he made during the recent campaign. He can't complain about his treatment in that hearing. Nor can his opposition complain that every concern was not raised. You should all see how your senator behaved with such a candidate before him/her and you damned well should note how they vote.

So for all the fartbags and dementia-ridden individuals like David and Uumm, I will post my reply. They, just like Session's enemies, have to resort to name calling since that's all they have.
Session's enemies are lying about him and his record. Sessions never supported the KKK in any capacity and in fact fought against them in Alabama. You need to watch Senator Cruz's speech when he had the opportunity to question Sessions. Cruz was right on the money. If you want to see the abuse of power and abuse of the office of AG, remember the last eight years of this current administration. Hopefully your dementia is not so bad you can't remember it. To use the office of AG to target your political opponents just because you disagree with them is UNCONSTITUTIONAL. To have them audited just because you hate what they say when they speak on any issue is UNCONSTITUTIONAL. Holder and Lynch should be in prison. Cruz mentioned everything this corrupt AG has done for the last eight years, and when all of this was going on, the Democrats were completely silent. And they were silent because they agreed with all of the unconstitutional actions of Obama's AG. I call this current DOJ the Anti-justice Justice Department. Why don't you pay attention to all of the criminal activity of this Justice Department before you criticize Jeff Sessions, who did absolutely nothing wrong?
Also, the Democrats twist what Sessions thinks about voting rights. Sessions never said he didn't want minorities to vote. If you didn't get in line and go through the proper channels to become a citizen of this country (illegal aliens), then you can't vote. It's plain and simple and common sense. If you have to provide a photo ID to purchase specific items at a store and for many other things, of course you need to provide a photo ID to vote in elections. Obama's Executive Order on this issue will be reversed, by the way.
Sessions is a good man who is being smeared and lied about. But he will be confirmed by at least 52 votes.

Spert, don't have to, and shouldn't talk down on anyone. We all have our own opinion on things. It shouldn't matter if the person, or people started something, or not. If people don't have anything pleasant, and worthwhile to say, then they shouldn't say anything, and keep it to themselves. Usually, I wouldn't say anything, but when I read a person, or people looking like they are cutting down on the individual, or them, then I have the right to say a little something. Some people should realize that first without having to say anything.

Ted Cruz is the Anti Christ and a BIG Bully.



lol

Exactly Derek. That's what THEY are doing. So tell THEM that, not me. IF you don't have anything good or positive to say, don't say anything at all.

Spert, maybe, I'll say something more to them, too. I decided to say a little something to you because you are one person. Would you like to try to start on me? Just try it. Not, when it might pertain to webcam models, too, it doesn't. When I feel I want, and should say something even if it is a little, then I'll say it. Anyways, it's a new year, so it might be a smarter, and wiser move to start anew, and ignore what some people might look, and sound like what they are saying instead of trying to continue, and with what was said before.

Trump`s presence at the White House reminds me of an old movie, `Idiocracy`, let`s just hope he acts wise, that US and the rest of the world finds only nice words for him when he`s finished his mandate and that the statements he made in his campaign all forgotten, as they say ``Barking dogs seldom bite ``

Well this election proved Winston Churchill right when he said. "The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conservation with the average voter." I just wonder if the trump administration will manage to pass Nixon for the most convictions of White House officials or Cabinet members.

Trump can't fire the American people.

It will take him a while to get used to his new job. He'll have to be satisfied with churning his cabinet when he inevitably steps in it.

This and having to do thera-pee-ewww-tic exercises for his poor ol' twitter finger (repetitive motion induced pain) will keep him well occupied.

Not sure exactly what you are saying with some of your statements there, Derek. But if you'd like to start on me, I can start and finish if you like. It is a new year and a new, much better administration as well. Trump hasn't been sworn in yet and he's already doing fantastic things for our nation. It looks like he meant what he said during the campaign. A thousand jobs NOT going to Mexico, and new car companies establishing businesses in Michigan and other places. Trump's actually keeping his word. Scalia's seat should be filled in Feb, and this administration is going to hit the ground running. This administration will be filled with conviction (as in good ethics and morals), a lot better than Obama and Clinton, that's for sure. The way that Trump responded during his press conference was encouraging and heartening. He refused to even address members of the press who spread lies and fake news, and only calls on certain people. He tells it like it is. That is MUCH different from the Bush administration, who wouldn't even address the lies being spread. My guess is that once he is in office, Trump will not have so much time to tweet from his twitter account.
Trump's hair style is very strange, and he looked a lot better when he was in his thirties. But as long as he does the right things policy-wise, what he looks like physically is not an issue to me.

Just would like to take a moment and give a thank you to the dedicated members of the press who work so hard to keep us informed. The stories break hard and fast. During election time the pace is especially fast.

You are an essential part of our democracy. You have some spectacular achievements in your past. Some really memorable moments and some legends have graced your ranks.

You have learned to deal with attacks upon you. By those who would like to silence you. Manipulate you. I hope you will stand up for each other. Not be divided by calculated strategies against you. I have faith in you. Am proud of you. And wish you luck in the coming year. It will be a busy one!

To kind of wrap up and give some discussion appropriate to the American holiday celebrated this weekend...

It is typical to do a too quick shoddy job of it when discussing racism in this kind of setting or even a Senate hearing. The problem is understanding what is meant by the word itself. Because there are degrees of it. In my own family, for example, there are members that I would guess have similar level as many of the figures in question. They aren't Klansman level. They have black friends and have acted positively on some matters in the area. I don't despise them. But I'd never let them have a responsible position, if it were in my power, where this weakness or blind spot is especially damaging to themselves or others. There is a desire to make it clear that use of tactics that take advantage of racial differences for the sake of political gain are despicable and to give a hard consequence for their brazen use. It takes discipline and care to make sure that this desire does not lend itself to abuse that is unacceptable in its own right but also can allow the opposition wiggle room to skirt the issue.

There was a moment in the Sessions hearing that I wish had gone differently. Lindsey Graham took a line of sophist questioning against one of the men testifying against the nomination. His argument was flawed and could have been dealt with easily and forcefully. Unfortunately it wasn't. He chose the particular speaker to use it upon well. It wouldn't have worked on some of the others whose ability in those kinds of situations is better. It went like this: Tell me sir, your organization gives a score for voting rights and conduct in the area of civil rights, and Senator Sessions scored very low ( I believe it was something like 11 out of 100 ) Could you tell me how I scored? Could you tell me how Ted Cruz scored? etc etc All the republicans he asked had scores in the teens and low twenties. He then asked about the scores of individual democrats. They all scored very high most 100%. Now there are of course two main ways to interpret this result which is exactly what Graham's point was. Either the republicans as a party have a problem in this area, or there is something partisan about the scoring. Graham's tactic of course was to assert that it was the latter because how could all the republicans score so poorly. He rolled his eyes and said he doubted it was their problem. But lol this is the whole effing point of people like myself who think this issue is more important than getting a few more points of GDP growth. The republicans do not worry enough about their score. They don't give enough importance to the issue. They don't protect minorities rights as vigorously as they should.

Trump of course is just terrible in the tactics he has used. A low point in the recent history of this issue. We want there to be a consequence. Even as we concede we don't have to worry about the very worst acts. We don't want this approach to be used by either party ever again.

Not sure exactly what you are saying with some of your statements there, Derek. But if you'd like to start on me, I can start and finish if you like. It is a new year and a new, much better administration as well. Trump hasn't been sworn in yet and he's already doing fantastic things for our nation. It looks like he meant what he said during the campaign. A thousand jobs NOT going to Mexico, and new car companies establishing businesses in Michigan and other places. Trump's actually keeping his word. Scalia's seat should be filled in Feb, and this administration is going to hit the ground running. This administration will be filled with conviction (as in good ethics and morals), a lot better than Obama and Clinton, that's for sure. The way that Trump responded during his press conference was encouraging and heartening. He refused to even address members of the press who spread lies and fake news, and only calls on certain people. He tells it like it is. That is MUCH different from the Bush administration, who wouldn't even address the lies being spread. My guess is that once he is in office, Trump will not have so much time to tweet from his twitter account.
Trump's hair style is very strange, and he looked a lot better when he was in his thirties. But as long as he does the right things policy-wise, what he looks like physically is not an issue to me.


...bulling companies into keeping their manufacturing within the country is one thing (and not very hard to do, simply threaten them with more tax ...GENIUS!) ... getting workers to work for the wages comparable to those paid in Mexico in order to compete with foreign makes will be another, keeping those companies profitable will be another, getting consumers to pay more for home made will be another and on and on and on .... (your reply Spurt will be something along the lines of "but the tax breaks will fix it all" ... and no it won't, not unless u have a fully subsidized auto industry, which is not affordable). Trump has a ridiculous way of plugging stupidly single faceted solutions in to complex problems, the proof of this will take time to be borne out, but it will be. Getting short term results to impress the gullible is easy, setting up the for future is another all together. Trump is no better than a bad second hand car salesman putting his buyers behind the wheel of a shiny lemon which will make the owner feel like he just bought a Ferrari ... until 2 miles down the road the wheels fall off and the paint peels away to reveal a rust bucket. Be impressed Spurt, and enjoy what will be a short lived feeling of triumph and hope, its all gonna come crashing down in your lap, wait and see, time will tell. You are to say at very best naive.