California Über Alles :: The Golden State's Trump Resistance

Discussion in 'Politics & Current Events' started by Knave, Jan 27, 2017.

  1. beerslinger23

    beerslinger23 Member+

    Jun 26, 2010
    They are going to kill the filibuster no matter what so dems might as well die on their feet than beg on their knees get laughed at and then slapped around and then killed. I wouldn't even give him a hearing until after the midterms and let the chips fall where they may. If Rs kill the filibuster, they will totally own the consequences of that decision. Trump gets one justice in his first term, no more.
     
  2. ceezmad

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    Mar 4, 2010
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    Are you good with the SC justices doctors?

    They are old, he could get more than 1 opening over the next 4 years.
     
  3. beerslinger23

    beerslinger23 Member+

    Jun 26, 2010
    Not going to happen. Ruth and Breyer will be wheeled into their offices with a mobile heart and lung machine if necessary. If the argument was that Obama got two SCOTUS appointments for his two terms and there would be no more because it would shift the court too far to the left then the same should apply. I am ok with Trump getting one per term. Even if RBG and Kennedy move into the next life or retire, I would leave seats vacant on the same logic the Senate GOP used to deny Garland hearings. Even a hard right winger can appreciate that what's good for the goose is good for the gander. Trump will not seat centrist or liberal justices. He could have gone a long way to making inroads with centrists and liberals if he were to nominate Garland but he did not and I think his nominations will only be strict/conservative from here on in.
     
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  4. argentine soccer fan

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    True. Most of the disasters in New Jersey are man-made.
     
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  5. Cascarino's Pizzeria

    Apr 29, 2001
    New Jersey, USA
    First Rambozo the Clown and then this guy

    arnold_0.jpg
     
  6. beerslinger23

    beerslinger23 Member+

    Jun 26, 2010
    Why has this thread evolved into CA vs NJ?
     
  7. Cascarino's Pizzeria

    Apr 29, 2001
    New Jersey, USA
    Cause Calbrexit is more ridiculous?
     
  8. Knave

    Knave Member+

    May 25, 1999
    This thread has too many people griping about California, and too few people expounding upon California's greatness!

    If we're this under-appreciated, maybe we shouldn't bother saving America from Donald Trump. Maybe we really should just take our almonds, our grapes, and our marijuana and secede.
     
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  9. chaski

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    Mar 20, 2000
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    NJ jealous because it has no suede denim secret police.
     
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  10. roadkit

    roadkit Greetings from the Fringe of Obscurity

    Jul 2, 2003
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    You must be mistaking me for a Trump voter. Sorry to disappoint you.
     
  11. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
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    ******** them all.
     
  12. ceezmad

    ceezmad Member+

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    So you are all ready to leave so you are having a big American burning flag party in Berkley?

    That is the best way to win elections :rolleyes:
     
  13. chaski

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    Mar 20, 2000
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    Wrong.
    Will be wearing the happy face :)
     
  14. luftmensch

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    May 4, 2006
    Petaluma
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    Yeah bruh, we're all there right now!

    (Berkeley)
     
  15. White/Blue_since1860

    Orange14 is gay
    Jan 4, 2007
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    California should join together with Mexico and apply for EU membership as New Spain. Worked well before
     
  16. roadkit

    roadkit Greetings from the Fringe of Obscurity

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    Yeah, but it's only a matter of time before the enviro-nazis kill off agriculture to save the snail darter.

    Then you'll just have homeless people and taxes to offer.
     
  17. roadkit

    roadkit Greetings from the Fringe of Obscurity

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    "Should"? LOL. You've never been to California, have you?
     
  18. White/Blue_since1860

    Orange14 is gay
    Jan 4, 2007
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    Rocky Beach for life, bro
     
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  19. Cascarino's Pizzeria

    Apr 29, 2001
    New Jersey, USA
    Not saying they're all Californians in this clip...but I don't hear any Jersey accents

     
  20. beerslinger23

    beerslinger23 Member+

    Jun 26, 2010
    I could cut a tape of New Jersey people that would paint them in a bad light too.

    These videos mean nothing.

    They leave the educated people on the cutting room floor and much of the time the people you see are out of work actors looking to get some screen time so they play a role.
     
  21. Knave

    Knave Member+

    May 25, 1999
    McClintock likely to draw big crowds over Obamacare repeal, travel ban
    So, this is my congressman. It's one of the most GOP friendly districts in California, with a Cook rating of R+10. If they get hundreds at this thing, I'll be pretty impressed.
     
  22. White/Blue_since1860

    Orange14 is gay
    Jan 4, 2007
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    Yeah you should fix this cause a state has to guarantee universal healthcare or you cant apply for EU membership
     
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  23. Naughtius Maximus

    Jul 10, 2001
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  24. Boloni86

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  25. Knave

    Knave Member+

    May 25, 1999
    Let's not go overboard. I mean, I did start this one.

    Yes, the other thread is both narrow and goofy.

    I started this thread to catalogue and discuss the ongoing, genuine efforts to resist Trump in California, particularly by the state government and other public officials. None of that has anything to do with the #CalExit silliness. Again, I believe California will be uniquely important and active on this point in the coming years.

    In the meantime, people just like to kvetch.
     

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