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factotum started the topic in Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 at 11:12am

Septic Tanks are going to Septic Tank

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adam12 Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 9:26pm

@Sypkan,
Fuck my brain's starting to hurt thinking about all this.
Yep Nancy is a fkn stooge, gone now. But in terms of fkn loopy Congressional politicians, she's small beer, and most of the ones I see are GOP. MTG, Cruz and Gaetz spring to mind.
And so it looks like we've got one candidate that can't tell the Korea's apart and another that thinks Namibia is a country called Nambia, and it's all getting a bit like the South Park douche versus shit sandwich from 2016. I get it.
But I stand by my post.
And I'm focusing on the Qld. election results now, still no winner yet.
Will chat about all this again soon, you definitely challenge my thoughts about all this though, get me questioning myself.
And I like that.

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Jelly Flater Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 9:28pm

;);)

https://m.

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sypkan Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 9:30pm

you're an idiot julian

sorry, but I'm not interrsted

we've been over it all

your bubble is too deep

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basesix Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 9:34pm

good convos, here's a break for you @adam12, I found this instructive video quite useful - two-party systems; two-dimensional politics; and polarisation leading to homogenous dysfunction:

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southernraw Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 9:34pm

Syp, I think Kamala's far from clueless.
In fact she'd outclass any of us common punters here throwing down our two cents worth on a thread.
She's highly intelligent in my opinion. Partially hamstrung to a party line, yep, but thank fuck it's not the Republicans. I reckon her smarts will shine if given the chance. As much as they can in that environment.
You're quick to point out the hysterical Trump haters, but then go and call her fucken clueless.
Any difference?

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Juliang Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 9:57pm
sypkan wrote:

you're an idiot julian

sorry, but I'm not interrsted

we've been over it all

your bubble is too deep

Yes I know how sensitive you guys are
when confronted with reality ,
Just pretend you’re not interested anymore
Because you take any praise of Kamala
as a personal insult to you.
Definitely some ongoing issues there.

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sypkan Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 9:57pm

I AM interested in reality

that's the difference...

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Juliang Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 10:03pm
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I AM interested in reality

that's the difference...

The reality of one and only debate ,
Because Trump refused to cop another shellacking,
Your not interested in that reality,
I can see some Tony Abbot issues
resurfacing here.

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sypkan Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 10:01pm

"She's highly intelligent in my opinion."

I'm sure she's intelligent as a prosecutor...

with rehearsed lines, and a smart arse passive aggressive demeanor

she's just not versatile

totally incapable of thinking on her feet

clueless about foreign relations

she's a one trick pony

stretched beyond capacity

I actually think her super taut rubber band might snap before the election is even sorted...

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Juliang Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 10:28pm

Well Kamala was quite effective at taking Trump apart
And he was a previous world leader
But yeah you’re right that wasn’t really fair was it , with Kamala’s ability to remember what to say , and Trumps inability to do that .
But your not interested in that reality
And you think all these world leaders meetings take place without any advisors , advising the world leaders?

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blackers Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 10:24pm

Ah you were on the money before there, Juliang. Deep seated.

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basesix Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 10:25pm

haha, yeh, that was a funny edit, hey?

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southernraw Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 10:30pm
sypkan wrote:

"She's highly intelligent in my opinion."

I'm sure she's intelligent as a prosecutor...

with rehearsed lines, and a smart arse passive aggressive demeanor

she's just not versatile

totally incapable of thinking on her feet

clueless about foreign relations

she's a one trick pony

stretched beyond capacity

I actually think her super taut rubber band might snap before the election is even sorted...

So Trump haters, bad, to be scorned...
Syp the Kamala hater, good?
You didn't really answer that key question.
You're bunching all who don't particularly like Trump as hysterical...
yet you're consistently the most hysterical on here about Kamala and the Dems.

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Juliang Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 10:35pm
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haha, yeh, that was a funny edit, hey?

Yeah I don’t want to be too offensive
But can see some Tony Abbot reactivity there
Spykans usually runs off , when you mention the M word .

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adam12 Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 10:40pm

@Sypkan,
Biden was too old, Trump was...well Trump, Obama drew a red line and then let Putin and Assad walk over it, Bush the younger was dumb as a post, lied to the world /WMD, that went well, Clinton had his dick out half the time, Bush the elder couldn't keep his dinner down, and one termed, Ronnie Reagan was dribbling in the corner at the end and Nancy was defacto President, Jimmy Carter crashed the rescue choppers, one termed, Gerald Ford was also dumb as a post, wasn't ever even elected, Nixon was a crook, LBJ quit, not up for it.
You've got to go back a long way, to the year I was born to reach Kennedy, and before that Ike.
They are all flawed.
And human.
She's no different.
Another reason why I'd vote for Kamala, nothing to do with politics or Trump, it's time for a woman.
Hillary wasn't the one for mine, but this one might be.
Trump had his go, it ended in insurrection and mayhem, doesn't deserve another one after what he did in my book. The fkn GOP should have seen him off after he lost them the House and the Presidency and come up with a new candidate, but they are power mad and would put up Lucifer himself if they thought they could win.
I think she could make a good President.
Cometh the moment and all that.
And it'd be good for the women of this world.
It's way past their turn.
just my thoughts.

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Juliang Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 11:07pm

Despite all these differing opinions,
Trump might still win though.

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southernraw Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 11:15pm

Just tried to watch a bit more of that Rogan shit.
Him fawning over Trump and tickling his balls has actually induced a bit of mouth vomit.

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basesix Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 11:23pm
Juliang wrote:

Despite all these differing opinions,
Trump might still win though.

either way, a tight little 'battle' of banality like this, while polly systems are stilll skeksis, and not yet urRu, my only personal interest is to see how people behave afterwards.. gloaters, conceders, rebuilders, smashers, snivellers, repositioners..

gives some insights into why we care more about this OS carnival, and pan global maybes, rather than our extinctifying more mammals than any other country, or the thousand other pressing issues, and million good news stories that will only be on our minds when the i-news says so. which is quite often, never.

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sypkan Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 11:23pm
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Ah you were on the money before there, Juliang. Deep seated.

so so far from the truth...

it's ridiculous

and you wouldn't believe me if I explained why...

don't feel the need to anyway

back to sniping dude

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southernraw Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 11:29pm
basesix wrote:
Juliang wrote:

Despite all these differing opinions,
Trump might still win though.

either way, a tight little 'battle' of banality like this, while polly systems are stilll skeksis, and not yet urRu, my only personal interest is to see how people behave afterwards.. gloaters, conceders, rebuilders, smashers, snivellers, repositioners..

gives some insights into why we care more about this OS carnival, and pan global maybes, rather than our extinctifying more mammals than any other country, or the thousand other pressing issues, and million good news stories that will only be on our minds when the i-news says so. which is quite often, never.

I can give you an exclusive look into the future @basesix.
Just go back to pages 10 onwards of this thread and you'll see exactly how this plays out.
Same commenters (bar the dearly departed from bans), same rigid opinions, same hystericals commenters (syp stll waiting for your answer), and.....yet here we are still are. ;-)
So if you'd like to see how everyone will 'pull up' after the result. Read page 10-20 and then read the last few pages.
Just alot of bullshit. But probably the most entertaining thread on Swellnet and great for a bit of a laugh and some pontification!! Probably because we don't really have any skin in the game so we can properly sink the boot into that fleshy shin bone of the United States of A.

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sypkan Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 11:28pm

"You're quick to point out the hysterical Trump haters, but then go and call her fucken clueless.
Any difference?"

she is fucken clueless though...

she displays it with every interview

this isn't a predisposed position, it comes from watching her for four years...

I was actually talking her up for a while

you can go back and check if don't believe me

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sypkan Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 11:32pm

"...Bush the younger was dumb as a post,..

...Gerald Ford was also dumb as a post..."

funny you say that...

you're not mel gibson incognito are you?

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southernraw Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 11:32pm

ok Syp.
Kamala Bad. OK. Your opinion.
Trump Bad. You hysterical hyenas! (wokist, leftist, etc etc)
Got it.

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basesix Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 11:35pm
southernraw wrote:

some pontification!!

being on task and time management, not my strong suits either @SR.. feelin' for ya!

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southernraw Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 11:39pm
basesix wrote:
southernraw wrote:

some pontification!!

being on task and time management, not my strong suits either @SR.. feelin' for ya!

Studies finished today. But maybe i missed the joke?

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basesix Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 11:42pm

there was no joke.
just saying g'day.

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Juliang Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 11:50pm
southernraw wrote:
sypkan wrote:

"She's highly intelligent in my opinion."

I'm sure she's intelligent as a prosecutor...

with rehearsed lines, and a smart arse passive aggressive demeanor

she's just not versatile

totally incapable of thinking on her feet

clueless about foreign relations

she's a one trick pony

stretched beyond capacity

I actually think her super taut rubber band might snap before the election is even sorted...

So Trump haters, bad, to be scorned...
Syp the Kamala hater, good?
You didn't really answer that key question.
You're bunching all who don't particularly like Trump as hysterical...
yet you're consistently the most hysterical on here about Kamala and the Dems.

You should have realised by now,
there’s nothing unhypocritical
about the whole cult .
I think they must get some power from their hypocrisy.

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southernraw Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 11:51pm
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there was no joke.
just saying g'day.

haha gday gday big dog.
Always good to hear from you :-)

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southernraw Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 11:52pm
Juliang wrote:
southernraw wrote:
sypkan wrote:

"She's highly intelligent in my opinion."

I'm sure she's intelligent as a prosecutor...

with rehearsed lines, and a smart arse passive aggressive demeanor

she's just not versatile

totally incapable of thinking on her feet

clueless about foreign relations

she's a one trick pony

stretched beyond capacity

I actually think her super taut rubber band might snap before the election is even sorted...

So Trump haters, bad, to be scorned...
Syp the Kamala hater, good?
You didn't really answer that key question.
You're bunching all who don't particularly like Trump as hysterical...
yet you're consistently the most hysterical on here about Kamala and the Dems.

You should have realised by now,
there’s nothing unhypocritical
about the whole cult .
I think they must get some power from their hypocrisy.

Well that's just as extreme @juliang.
Seek the common ground brother.
Noight.

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sypkan Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 11:58pm

I didn't say she was bad...

I have said trump is bad...

worse...

the media's reaction to him is nothing short of hysterical

if you're peddling their talking points, with your own hysterical language...

well...

I get it, I've got mates who are compulsive trump haters... we chat... we talk... argue... I've even convinced them of a thing or two...

some now totally agree with me

but given any opportunity, they still always wish for his demise...

even in the two most recent, most serious, of ways...

I get it

but I don't get it...

he's a loathsome man... but he is also quite possibly the most left wing republican candidate ever

so why the hate, at a level that far surpasses that of reagan and the bushes?

it's irrational

whether that's a result of media or predisposed positions...

it's often hysterical

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southernraw Saturday, 26 Oct 2024 at 11:59pm

Well that hates not mine @syp.
Rogan, yeah, that guy sucks.
But Trump. I'm more fascinated than hateful.
Cheers for the reply. Not really clarification, more of the same, but at the end of the day, you seem to have a better grasp on it than me, so i'll best sit back and enjoy the show from here on.
Here's to a Princess Leah victory (a mere formality) over the Sith Lord. Yew!

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adam12 Sunday, 27 Oct 2024 at 12:31am

@Sypkan,
"funny you say that...

you're not mel gibson incognito are you? "

Haha, funny you said that.
I had a big night on the piss once with our Mel. Back in the 80's, I had a promotion office that used to hunt down the management of visiting celebs and offer to take them out on the town, we'd get the photos and all that, celeb cred. Fkn Mel was/is a fkn wild man, not dumb as a post our Mel but mad as a cut snake, especially with some piss in him. Frightening really. I remember he kept telling me he had an abnormally large adrenal gland or something that enabled him to cope with the kind of drinking he was doing. I got so pissed that night and was so crook the following day(s), it was one of the ones that made me knock the grog on the head not long after. Haven't really had a drink since those days, and in part our Mel takes some credit for that.
But he is one scary MF when he gets going, or he was back then.

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Juliang Sunday, 27 Oct 2024 at 2:08am

Any presidential candidate , who won’t do
any interviews or debates, that are going
to be fact checked ,
Is really a blatant admission , that they
are going to lie ,as part of their campaign.
Why is this not a significant difference
between the two candidates ?
And why should this be acceptable,
and not even considered by the media or voters ?

Haven’t read Adam 12 story yet
Looks interesting

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Juliang Sunday, 27 Oct 2024 at 2:51am

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Juliang Sunday, 27 Oct 2024 at 3:04am

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Pop Down Sunday, 27 Oct 2024 at 6:17am

A lot of chat about a War with China over Taiwan .

Gosh , how about we hope Trump can stop the War in Ukraine first .

He Gave his View on how HE would help stop THIS War , clearly .

Check Kamala's answer 2 the same question , bon chance making that clear .

Trump explained clearly , how he Stopped China buying Iranian Oil , sending Iran broke .

He has a Huge stick called a TARIFF , that he waved at them .

It scares the Shit out of them , as they love 2 play in the US Market .

He made Macron have a migraine saying 100% Tariffs on Champagne are a US option , if France doesn't play ball .

One Candidate WILL Fight 4 Peace and its not Kamala .

The Contrast is Startling .

If U want War 2 Stop . it's a very easy choice .

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thermalben Sunday, 27 Oct 2024 at 8:31am

Don't think I've posted in this thread before.

But once again, Jon Stewart brings everything into sharp relief (as he's done every single week since he got back on the Daily Show horse).

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Pop Down Sunday, 27 Oct 2024 at 8:46am

The Chinese and Russians know the potential Power , of a US President Leading the Mighty Republic . Westerners , not so much .

A Strong Leader anywhere , can get things Done , anytime , anywhere .

Diplomats can stuff things up , do things by consensus and are 2 fn SLOW , often .

The French Diplomats screwed the US Diplomats and Trump was NOT happy and told his Diplomats to Change the DEAL .

They said it would take time so Trump called Emmanuel ( he likes the name ) .

Mate , he said , WTF ?

Ohhhh , Monsieur Don , Bon Jour , We We We , We did get a good deal but Cele La Vi , how is Madame Melania ?

U know my wife and I look Up 2 you both , relied Macca friendly .

My wife's not a madman and stop pissing all over the US .

It's too late , our Minions have Sealed the Deal , La Donald , Macron was getting serious .

The Don Knows the Power of a President , 2 Change Anything .

Bull shit , if this Deal isn't changed , Your French Bubbles will cop a 100% Tariff and NO US Consumer will Touch a Moet . We will Toast U with Bud Lite !

Oh La la , Monsieur , Oh lala . Let me get back 2 u .

Ok , but don't act like some Garlic Infused Escargot . Don hung up .

Macron called back in minutes , the Deal was changed and things moved on .

Both Men had the Power , to DO the Deal !

Kamala will be unable to change any Deal , without checking with someone .

Not since Carter , have I seen 2 candidates in US , have such Different Personalities .

Their views are different 2 .

A very Clear choice 4 the US Voters .

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thermalben Sunday, 27 Oct 2024 at 8:41am

Hmm, I think I'm going to quietly slip out the back door and hope no-one notices.

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Juliang Sunday, 27 Oct 2024 at 8:59am

Trumps idea of stopping the war in Ukraine is by conceding to Putin , the invader .

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Roadkill Sunday, 27 Oct 2024 at 9:08am
thermalben wrote:

Don't think I've posted in this thread before.

But once again, Jon Stewart brings everything into sharp relief (as he's done every single week since he got back on the Daily Show horse).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5KWZL1blWc

Syppy and PD. Best you look waaaay over there. Quick change the subject…don’t watch this.

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Juliang Sunday, 27 Oct 2024 at 9:12am
thermalben wrote:

Don't think I've posted in this thread before.

But once again, Jon Stewart brings everything into sharp relief (as he's done every single week since he got back on the Daily Show horse).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5KWZL1blWc

Where would we be without YouTube
explaining everything to us ?

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Pop Down Sunday, 27 Oct 2024 at 9:14am

You are right Jules .

Trump WLL concede some Things 2 Putin and Putin WILL concede some Things to Trump .

The Things conceded WILL be revealed , when The Deal is Done .

Trump knows how 2 throw his weight around when wheeling and dealing .

He wrote The Art of the Deal .

This Deal will be the most Scrutinised Deal of the Century , nearly .

Trump hates doing a Bad Deal and Will ensure The Deal is a Good 1 .

His Ego is 2 big to do a Deal that doesn't make sense .

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goofyfoot Sunday, 27 Oct 2024 at 9:16am
thermalben wrote:

Hmm, I think I'm going to quietly slip out the back door and hope no-one notices.

Ha ha, wise move. This thread is bananas.

Pop has gone gonzo TBB and has Juliang been posting for 24 hours straight now? No sleep?

Wild scenes.

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Roadkill Sunday, 27 Oct 2024 at 9:21am
Pop Down wrote:

You are right Jules .

Trump WLL concede some Things 2 Putin and Putin WILL concede some Things to Trump .

The Things conceded WILL be revealed , when The Deal is Done .

Trump knows how 2 throw his weight around when wheeling and dealing .

He wrote The Art of the Deal .

This Deal will be the most Scrutinised Deal of the Century , nearly .

Trump hates doing a Bad Deal and Will ensure The Deal is a Good 1 .

His Ego is 2 big to do a Deal that doesn't make sense .

However there are 3 parties involved…you think the Ukraine will just roll over and acquiesce quietly? You think the Ukraine is just a nothing for Putin/Trump to divide up as they both negotiate to get outcomes best for them only?

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Juliang Sunday, 27 Oct 2024 at 9:35am
goofyfoot wrote:
thermalben wrote:

Hmm, I think I'm going to quietly slip out the back door and hope no-one notices.

Ha ha, wise move. This thread is bananas.

Pop has gone gonzo TBB and has Juliang been posting for 24 hours straight now? No sleep?

Wild scenes.

That’s 6 hours between posts der, how is that 24 hours straight
And I was actually listening to music not election mongering

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Juliang Sunday, 27 Oct 2024 at 9:53am
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Pop Down wrote:

You are right Jules .

Trump WLL concede some Things 2 Putin and Putin WILL concede some Things to Trump .

The Things conceded WILL be revealed , when The Deal is Done .

Trump knows how 2 throw his weight around when wheeling and dealing .

He wrote The Art of the Deal .

This Deal will be the most Scrutinised Deal of the Century , nearly .

Trump hates doing a Bad Deal and Will ensure The Deal is a Good 1 .

His Ego is 2 big to do a Deal that doesn't make sense .

However there are 3 parties involved…you think the Ukraine will just roll over and acquiesce quietly? You think the Ukraine is just a nothing for Putin/Trump to divide up as they both negotiate to get outcomes best for them only?

More than 3 parties involved, plus the
N A T O countries

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old-dog Sunday, 27 Oct 2024 at 10:15am

Didn't Stormy Daniels say Trump has a tiny toadstool shaped penis, this could explain a lot.

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poo-man Sunday, 27 Oct 2024 at 10:25am

Like Ben I haven't posted on this thread either. But just landed in Houston yesterday and have spent the day driving through Texas up to Waco and sifting around some small towns. I know this state is a trump lover but thought the polls were running close in Texas. But trump signs everywhere and hardly any Kamala ones. I've got no skin in the game either way but that's the beauty of democracy. It's the American people who get to decide their new president and none of us. It's fascinating to watch though

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AlfredWallace Sunday, 27 Oct 2024 at 10:47am
Juliang wrote:
thermalben wrote:

Don't think I've posted in this thread before.

But once again, Jon Stewart brings everything into sharp relief (as he's done every single week since he got back on the Daily Show horse).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5KWZL1blWc

Where would we be without YouTube
explaining everything to us ?

We’d be way better off as a society if we didn’t have YouTube. Young people may actually participate in humanly activities, stop flashing their body parts for money, rid the globe of mass advertising, because when you break it down , that’s all it is.

People post, it attracts an audience, YouTube charges advertisers, simple formula really.
YouTube pay uploaders peanuts. Stooged the lot of us.

Older folk upload as well, more fool them also. We dont need AI, we are already living ‘artificial lives’.

Have you heard of these things, books, they’re amazing. AW

Edit. It’s a flat lake on my coast today hence the dribble.