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It's a twisted sinister plan, alright.
Author: Raine    Date: 05/07/2015 13:04:49

Today there is literally nothing I feel I can write about without sounding repetitive.

A bunch of people actually believe that the federal government is going to take over Texas and politicians are pretending to take them seriously. A woman gives a bunch of people crayons to mock a religion and is proclaiming herself a victim

Roman politicians passed laws in 140 B.C. to keep the votes of poorer citizens, by introducing a grain dole: giving out cheap food and entertainment, "bread and circuses", became the most effective way to rise to power.

… Already long ago, from when we sold our vote to no man, the People have abdicated our duties; for the People who once upon a time handed out military command, high civil office, legions — everything, now restrains itself and anxiously hopes for just two things: bread and circuses


source.

Take a look around at those that are running for the Republican nomination. This is what they are offering. Replace bread with cheap malnutritious fast food and unregulated reality TV and there is little difference.
 

32 comments (Latest Comment: 05/07/2015 20:30:57 by Raine)
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Comment by Mondobubba on 05/07/2015 13:38:17
Grrrr that is almost two hours of my life I am not getting back. f%&king useless meats acks that we call customers.

Comment by TriSec on 05/07/2015 13:38:18
I really hope the US Military does overthrow the government of Texas. Like I said the other day, no other state has done more damage to the Union - if they can't play by the rules, maybe they shouldn't be on the team.



Comment by Mondobubba on 05/07/2015 13:50:02
Quote by TriSec:
I really hope the US Military does overthrow the government of Texas. Like I said the other day, no other state has done more damage to the Union - if they can't play by the rules, maybe they shouldn't be on the team.




"One union, indivisible."

Comment by Scoopster on 05/07/2015 13:58:33
Mornin' all..

Comment by wickedpam on 05/07/2015 14:01:53
Morning

Comment by Scoopster on 05/07/2015 14:16:20
OKAY EVERYONE... REMAIN CALM!

Rick Snyder (asshat guv of MI) is not running for president.

I repeat, stay calm.

Comment by Raine on 05/07/2015 14:24:44
Quote by Scoopster:
OKAY EVERYONE... REMAIN CALM!

Rick Snyder (asshat guv of MI) is not running for president.

I repeat, stay calm.



Comment by Mondobubba on 05/07/2015 14:28:15
Quote by Scoopster:
OKAY EVERYONE... REMAIN CALM!

Rick Snyder (asshat guv of MI) is not running for president.

I repeat, stay calm.



<---Carrot bits.

Comment by Mondobubba on 05/07/2015 14:29:22
Quote by Scoopster:
OKAY EVERYONE... REMAIN CALM!

Rick Snyder (asshat guv of MI) is not running for president.

I repeat, stay calm.



Neither is (P)Rick Scott.

Comment by Raine on 05/07/2015 15:02:17
Comment by Raine on 05/07/2015 15:16:28
Sue in Rockville thankfully is bring sense to the show.


Comment by Raine on 05/07/2015 15:47:32
Santorum is tossing himself in the ring…

Comment by Mondobubba on 05/07/2015 15:54:02
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/07/2015 15:54:39
Quote by Raine:
Santorum is tossing himself in the ring…



Let the jokes about froth begin!

Comment by TriSec on 05/07/2015 16:10:21
Working from home, ordinarily I'd sneak a wee dram at lunch. But since I've got a meeting tonight...I never touch a drop before.

After the meeting is a different story, though.

Comment by Raine on 05/07/2015 16:10:31
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by Raine:
Santorum is tossing himself in the ring…



Let the jokes about froth begin!
I hope he goes to Kansas and asks for Brownback.

Comment by Mondobubba on 05/07/2015 16:13:11
Quote by Raine:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by Raine:
Santorum is tossing himself in the ring…



Let the jokes about froth begin!
I hope he goes to Kansas and asks for Brownback.





Comment by Raine on 05/07/2015 16:31:47
Comment by TriSec on 05/07/2015 16:44:03
Dear EDI Helpdesk,

I recently got an email with my account details. However, I am confused by the large device sitting on my desk that looks like a TV. I typed in my name and password, but it's telling me it's incorrect. What do I do?



Comment by TriSec on 05/07/2015 17:10:59
I am now the proud owner of a Nomination Packet for the office of School Committee in this city.

Vote for me!



Comment by BobR on 05/07/2015 17:28:06
Quote by TriSec:
I am now the proud owner of a Nomination Packet for the office of School Committee in this city.

Vote for me!


Stuff the ballot box!!

Seriously, though - this is awesome

Comment by Mondobubba on 05/07/2015 17:31:36
Oh FFS! This idiot can't understand a Canadian accent.


Comment by wickedpam on 05/07/2015 17:45:38
Quote by BobR:
Quote by TriSec:
I am now the proud owner of a Nomination Packet for the office of School Committee in this city.

Vote for me!


Stuff the ballot box!!

Seriously, though - this is awesome





Comment by TriSec on 05/07/2015 17:51:18
There is some revolution afoot that I think I could cash in on...

We've just had the 6th superintendent in 10 years, what's up with that?

The outgoing superintendent just terminated the contract of the middle school principal (where Javi goes) for no apparent reason - there's a backlash, students are unhappy and have protested in the caf, and the parents are unhappy and there's a petition circulating to retain her.

The 3 incumbents up for re-election were running unopposed until this morning.

So....think I might get some traction?

(And I'm going to see about campaigning with my friend Counselor Stanley, who is running for Mayor this time around. His father was mayor of this city for 25 years, and did much to save it in the 80s and 90s...so it's a good coattail to ride on.)



Comment by Scoopster on 05/07/2015 18:13:38
So yeah. That nutjob lady who submitted this as a lawsuit against all the gays just got laughed out of federal court.

Comment by Scoopster on 05/07/2015 18:44:05
Comment by Raine on 05/07/2015 18:46:48
So, what do I make that my conservative friends and liberal friend on TBoF are sharing this?

https://scontent-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11148443_10153279206014090_1891128190438491527_n.jpg?oh=a12c361afeaa7a72b3576e57e9b7b017&oe=55DCDF24


Comment by Raine on 05/07/2015 18:57:46
You know, I love Bernie Sanders. I like Hillary Clinton.

I listen to Momma, and it is the Clinton Show.

I listen to Thom and it's the Sanders show.

Good god, I miss Rhandi Rhodes.

Comment by wickedpam on 05/07/2015 19:40:35
Quote by Raine:
You know, I love Bernie Sanders. I like Hillary Clinton.

I listen to Momma, and it is the Clinton Show.

I listen to Thom and it's the Sanders show.

Good god, I miss Rhandi Rhodes.



Ikr

Comment by Mondobubba on 05/07/2015 20:12:15
Quote by Raine:
You know, I love Bernie Sanders. I like Hillary Clinton.

I listen to Momma, and it is the Clinton Show.

I listen to Thom and it's the Sanders show.

Good god, I miss Rhandi Rhodes.



She could have been the undeclared former governor of Maryland show.


Comment by Raine on 05/07/2015 20:29:39
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by Raine:
You know, I love Bernie Sanders. I like Hillary Clinton.

I listen to Momma, and it is the Clinton Show.

I listen to Thom and it's the Sanders show.

Good god, I miss Rhandi Rhodes.



She could have been the undeclared former governor of Maryland show.
I'll admit it. I thought that myself.

I am listening to the interview I posted earlier, and I swear to you, O'Malley is right in the middle of Clinton and Sanders.




Comment by Raine on 05/07/2015 20:30:57
Quote by Raine:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by Raine:
You know, I love Bernie Sanders. I like Hillary Clinton.

I listen to Momma, and it is the Clinton Show.

I listen to Thom and it's the Sanders show.

Good god, I miss Rhandi Rhodes.



She could have been the undeclared former governor of Maryland show.
I'll admit it. I thought that myself.

I am listening to the interview I posted earlier, and I swear to you, O'Malley is right in the middle of Clinton and Sanders.


Although I want to make it clear, Randi never made her intentions or loyalties clear until after Obama was the nominee. She was terribly fair about all candidates.

Even Edwards.