"I did credential a male prostitute once for the White House press room, but those were weird times." https://t.co/iJMVjopRyW
— Bob Schooley (@Rschooley) March 30, 2016
Rove blasts Trump: 'Of course, I never manhandled a reporter or anyone else' https://t.co/KllEZTvgak | AP photo pic.twitter.com/p5yJohwfdz
— POLITICO (@politico) March 30, 2016
The Repubs have been just this bad for a loooong time. But in Dubya’s day, they could get away with being less public about their non-stop venality.
Apart from adjusting the signal-to-noise ratio, what’s on the agenda for the evening?
Lol remember how the Republicans have this deep, formidable bench this cycle hahahahahhahaha
— Josh Barro (@jbarro) March 30, 2016
David ?Canadian Anchor Baby? Koch
“only the little people feel pain”
piratedan
and remember, there are still MILLIONS of people that are going to vote for these folks…. that simply makes me sad.
Baud
@David ?Canadian Anchor Baby? Koch:
Baud! is the Status No! candidate!
BillinGlendaleCA
@David ?Canadian Anchor Baby? Koch: The status quo seems to be working for Susan.
debbie
@Baud:
Three exclamation marks in a 6-word post? You’re getting perilously close to Jeb! territory.
Arclite
The Republicans have been left behind by the rest of America. Amazing how the Southern Strategy has painted them into this corner.
BillinGlendaleCA
@Baud: We all know the Baud!2016 campaign slogan: “Hey everybody, we’re gona get laid!”.
MattF
Rove wants to be believed now, but after all those lies… it’s not so easy. Just for grins and giggles, I looked up some old predictions about the Obama/Romney race. Reality’s a bitch, Karl.
David ?Canadian Anchor Baby? Koch
The Baud! campaign is one political scientists will study and write about for decades in virtual history books.
BillinGlendaleCA
@debbie: Baud!’ll fixit!
Baud
@debbie:
Proper punctuation represents status quo grammar.
Villago Delenda Est
A deep bench of marginal graduates from the Howard Fine Academy of Clowning Arts.
BillinGlendaleCA
@Villago Delenda Est:
Aka, Trump University.
WarMunchkin
The sane one.
burnspbesq
Between the Berniacs and the Clinton-email-scandal true believers, I’m about this close to getting off Facebook until after the election.
Thank God baseball season starts on Sunday, and i will have Bartolo Colon helping to keep me sane.
Major Major Major Major
It’d be funny if they didn’t hold the fate of the world in their hands.
Got a nice green one of those Japanese hangy curtain thingies with a radish on it (I know, it’s called a noren) for the bedroom doorway. so that’s nice.
Tonight, dinner with the still not ex husband, so, we’ll see how that goes. Off to Warby Parker in the mean time.
Shameless plug: new chapter! https://imjustthisguyyouknow.wordpress.com/2016/03/29/the-fish-2-17/
LAO
If I wasn’t such a natural pessimist (especially when counting on democrats), I would be enjoying the republican implosion more. Don’t get me wrong, I’m enjoying it but I could be enjoying it more.
David ?Canadian Anchor Baby? Koch
@BillinGlendaleCA:
Yup. Her name is Ramona and she only gets Saturdays off.
Baud
@burnspbesq:
Agree.
BillinGlendaleCA
@Baud: Meh.
Smedley Darlington Prunebanks (formerly Mumphrey, et al.)
Shit, I know it’s cheesy to knock people for their looks, but damn if Karl Rove isn’t a repellent looking creature. Sometimes the outside truly does betray what lives beneath. Greasy, shiny, oily piglike piece of shit…
Baud
@BillinGlendaleCA: You can continue watching MSNBC.
LAO
For all you fellow Bundy enthusiasts, today the Oregon judge relaxed Shawna Cox’s conditions of release to remove the requirement of home detention, but barred her from taking part in protests and general tomfoolery on social media regarding Malhuer.
So what did Mrs Cox do today? Attend a press conference given by the widow Finicum. But she did not address the media. So there’s that.
BillinGlendaleCA
@Baud: I only hate watch that.
AkaDad
I was disappointed he grabbed that reporter. He should have pulled a Cheney and shotgunned her face.
David ?Canadian Anchor Baby? Koch
This year’s “opening day” will be one remembered for a long time.
(Photo #1)
(Photo #2)
David ?Canadian Anchor Baby? Koch
WASHINGTON — (AP) President Barack Obama commuted the prison sentences of 61 drug offenders on Wednesday including more than a third serving life sentences, working to give new energy to calls for overhauling the U.S. criminal justice system.
The latest tranche of commutations brings to 248 the total number of inmates whose sentences Obama has commuted — more than the past six presidents combined.
In a bid to call further attention to the issue, Obama met for lunch Wednesday with people whose sentences were previously commuted to hear about the challenges of re-entering society.
“Their stories are extraordinary,” Obama said after dining at a Washington eatery. “We’re all imperfect. We all make mistakes.”
a hip hop artist from Idaho (fka Bella Q)
@LAO: For the love of G*d, have you forgotten the subjunctive?
Jacel
Sorry, but the Republican’s are too busy using their deep bench for waterboarding.
lamh36
Video: https://twitter.com/TheObamaDiary/status/715295531795357696
LAO
@a hip hop artist from Idaho (fka Bella Q): Clearly.
Brachiator
@Smedley Darlington Prunebanks (formerly Mumphrey, et al.):
Remember that according to Dubya this is what a turd that has blossomed looks like.
Iowa Old Lady
I know Josh Barro thinks he’s a republican because of his economic positions, but how long has it been since the party actually followed those positions. Barro is too smart to keep this up.
WaterGirl
@lamh36: Hey, I’m crying, too! When do I get to meet POTUS???
a hip hop artist from Idaho (fka Bella Q)
@LAO: Pedants gotta pedantify, and it is nearly the only thing I’ve managed to do competently this week. I hope we will remain close Juicepals, as well as fellow addicts.
@Smedley Darlington Prunebanks (formerly Mumphrey, et al.): Counsel for pigs would like a retraction. They are generally pleasant animals, and very intelligent. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation.
debbie
@lamh36:
Good for her!
David ?Canadian Anchor Baby? Koch
@Iowa Old Lady: Barro’s parents are republican, so he was indoctrinated. He’s also gay and jewish and his comments are filled with wingnut bigots saying the ugliest things. It’s hard for him. He’s trying to stay tethered to a family he loves but he’s clearly uncomfortable.
LAO
@a hip hop artist from Idaho (fka Bella Q): I don’t know. I’m rethinking our relationship. ?
Did you hear the latest Shawna Cox tomfoolery.
Smedley Darlington Prunebanks (formerly Mumphrey, et al.)
@a hip hop artist from Idaho (fka Bella Q): I am indeed sorry. I should have thought how this vicious smear would cut all decent pigs deeply, and I humbly as their forgiveness.
WaterGirl
@David ?Canadian Anchor Baby? Koch:
And I bet he actually believes in science and facts and data, which is way worse than being gay!!!
LAO
@WaterGirl: I hate to perpetuate the objectification of men, but we belong to the same gym and he is way hotter in real life than on tv.
WaterGirl
@LAO: I think he is seriously attractive, but I confess I thought he looked hotter when he had his facial hair. Now he looks like a young pup!
Edit: I think that smart is very sexy, which also doesn’t hurt my assessment of Josh Barro.
a hip hop artist from Idaho (fka Bella Q)
@Smedley Darlington Prunebanks (formerly Mumphrey, et al.): Apology accepted, with a request that future comparisons be made thoughtfully. Sadly, such defamatory language had been standard in the US for decades, and it is a difficult reflexive habit to break.
@LAO: The last I heard was that the court, after releasing her from electronic monitoring, admonished her to shut the fuck up about the pending criminal action. Which condition I predict will be violated by about the middle of April.
David ?Canadian Anchor Baby? Koch
@WaterGirl: yup.. he supports ACA and every time he provides a rational explanation of it’s benefits, he gets trashed
LAO
@a hip hop artist from Idaho (fka Bella Q): today. She appeared ( but did not speak) at a press conference held by the widow Finicum.
Kathleen
@debbie: Baud needs to use “Jazz Hands” instead of Jeb’s Exclamation! It will strengthen his “brand”.
MattF
Via TPM, Der Trump is underwater in Wisconsin:
ETA: Pardon me, the quote is from Slate.
Kathleen
@MattF: Southwestern Ohio Exurban Legend says that during the full moon folks still see Karl Rove wandering through Warren, Butler and Clermont Counties looking for those Romney votes.
WaterGirl
@David ?Canadian Anchor Baby? Koch: They are nothing if not predictable.
Kathleen
@Smedley Darlington Prunebanks (formerly Mumphrey, et al.): Rumor has it Ted Cruz sprang from his forehead fully formed.
lollipopguild
@BillinGlendaleCA: Baud!2016!Dangerfield!
Mnemosyne
@Villago Delenda Est:
It’s the deep bench of the 1962 Mets.
opiejeanne
@burnspbesq: oh man, Bartolo Colon? You are cursed for sure.
MattF
@Kathleen: This one? ?
LAO
@efgoldman: hey now, don’t disrespect the 42 year old fat guy. He’s an inspiration.
lollipopguild
@Kathleen: You can hear the chains that he forged in life clanking.
opiejeanne
@efgoldman: which was a few years back.
SiubhanDuinne
@burnspbesq:
I had that once, but those terrific gut bacteria probiotic supplements cleared things right up.
LAO
@efgoldman: trust me, I know. As a mets fan, I’m sure that the first time he gives up 6 runs in two innings, I will be howling to dump him.
SiubhanDuinne
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Pogonip
@Major Major Major Major: Your bedroom is a restaurant?
Mine is too, but only for the neighbor’s dog; I have a bad habit of munching in here and Taffy (who has a standing reservation–we booted Donald Trump for her the other night) comes in and slurps up any dropped crumbs.
Pogonip
For those with Tunch-like figures, may I tecommend the Sick Relative Diet. I’ve lost 12 pounds in the 3 weeks since Dad went first to the hospital and then to the rehab.
Citizen Scientist
@WarMunchkin: what a creep!
Dmbeaster
Deep bench….. but no starters
GregB
By deep bench they mean a two legged stool made from actual stool.
AnotherBruce
@burnspbesq: I know, right. There’s about 4 people I know and love that are posting shit about Clinton. I’m keeping quiet because I want to have friends, and it’s convenient that Hillary is going to win.
If for some reason she doesn’t win, I’m going to tear into my friends. With the caveat that I will vote for Sanders. So STFU.
satby
@Pogonip: Those of us who are stress eaters gain weight on that diet.
PurpleGirl
@Smedley Darlington Prunebanks (formerly Mumphrey, et al.): When I first saw the picture I couldn’t remember his first name BUT I did remember that GWB did nickname him Turdblossom.