What was that thing about old, dementia, stumbling, etc. Biden just slips in there again and wins. The things the Rs think they got, well, there are switches built in that Joe can just flip and change it. And so the IRS gets $80 billion out of the $100 billion it was getting, that means they can still dust up and in two years get their other $20 billion.
McC: holds the interminable blank look, then says, Okay.” But he of course forgets to strap in. A few miles down the road, Loser asks “W-where’re we going, J-J-Joe?” Dark Brandon pats him on the knee and says in his fatherly voice, “Buckle up, son, while I tell you a story ...” as he shifts into plaid. The End
Holy Fuck Jeff! You are so right, but the media is all, oh no, will this deal ever pass the house? They don't give Biden any credit for eating Kev's lunch, but he sure did. It's like watching a Vegas card shark playing with a 12 year old.
This 'media' income, that is expressed in dollars per minute of advertising, is a result of ratings numbers.
The higher the ratings, the more expensive the air time to buy advertising availabilities ("Avails").
So. The way one increases ratings is by creating longer time spent watching (TSW) and numbers (Cume). And the way time spent watching and cume is increased, is by exploiting conflict.
In this instance the question of "Will this deal ever pass" is a construct which is designed to promote the illusion of conflict and uncertainty. This draws in a larger Cume and longer TSW. See?
Backed into a corner, the hillbilly fuckface was, since the only grown-up option remains to revoke unconscionable tax cuts and restore at least half of the reasonable tax rates on the wealthy (and on passive income) of the postwar consensus that once helped make this country a place where good shit can happen.
Somehow, fiscal policy became entangled with the culture nonsense.
McCarthy is so unequipped to lead Congress that his flop sweat makes him an obvious target for ridicule. But no one, no one, could handle these congressional Republicans. They are either insane -- or skillful at portraying themselves as insane -- or corrupt -- or too dumb to realize it -- and committed to burning it down. The GOP base is shrinking, but they are still happiest being part of the Rat King.
They sure made it seem as though the 14th amendment was discovered a week ago. At least one legislator saw it coming and filed the necessary motion (forgive me please, the specifics went by, and I didn't memorize them) which filing would have been necessary in order to be able to raise the 14th.
Why then are the people who are sworn to uphold the Constitution so reluctant to USE it? What's the use in having a constitution if it's treated as though it's a can of obsolete bug spray?
Yes, yes, yes. This is what I have been thinking. Never underestimate Dark Brandon. He has been thru too much in his ling life to get this wrong. I have been around a lot of dementia and I can tell you there is none in Joe. He just needs our support.
Biden has been in the senate since 1973. Elected in 1972, he took office in 1973. Before that he was in politics as well. He was city council member on New Castle City Council in 1971 until he went to the Senate. I also would not bet against Joe Biden, because I believe in complex thinking that comes with experience, at least for some. Biden is such a person. I assume that Kevin McCarthy was promised something like, "If you make this budget ceiling deal happen, the Democrats in the House will ensure that the MAGAts cannot vote you out of power." Since, Kevin McCarthy's biggest power is that he can be anyone's patsy, depending on who is offering him more. I guess he also does not want to see his personal investments tanked and a global economic crisis laid at his feet. There is no 100% guarantee that that would not backfire. Now, he has established some credentials with the people who get things done. That would be Biden and his two assistant negotiators Shalanda Young and Steve Ricchetti, as well as Hakeen Jeffries and perhaps the anti-MAGAt faction amongst the Republicans.
That is why you have your loyal readers. For full disclosure, I had thought he took office in 1972, but that was actually the year he won. So, I was also off by a year, until looking for it now.
I'm breaking out my Dark Brandon shades again.
What was that thing about old, dementia, stumbling, etc. Biden just slips in there again and wins. The things the Rs think they got, well, there are switches built in that Joe can just flip and change it. And so the IRS gets $80 billion out of the $100 billion it was getting, that means they can still dust up and in two years get their other $20 billion.
The better thing than having your enemies underestimate your strengths, is having them overestimate your weaknesses.
“Get in loser, we’re going negotiating.”
McC: holds the interminable blank look, then says, Okay.” But he of course forgets to strap in. A few miles down the road, Loser asks “W-where’re we going, J-J-Joe?” Dark Brandon pats him on the knee and says in his fatherly voice, “Buckle up, son, while I tell you a story ...” as he shifts into plaid. The End
very nice scenario.
So grateful Joe's in charge. We have to keep him there through 2024, too!
He hired intelligent capable people and he listens to them
I bet he even allows them to contradict him.
Which rocks.
And nobody's throwing anything against the wall ever.
Holy Fuck Jeff! You are so right, but the media is all, oh no, will this deal ever pass the house? They don't give Biden any credit for eating Kev's lunch, but he sure did. It's like watching a Vegas card shark playing with a 12 year old.
I think the votes are there. I'm guessing that most Democrats and enough Republicans will vote for it.
YES.
This 'media' income, that is expressed in dollars per minute of advertising, is a result of ratings numbers.
The higher the ratings, the more expensive the air time to buy advertising availabilities ("Avails").
So. The way one increases ratings is by creating longer time spent watching (TSW) and numbers (Cume). And the way time spent watching and cume is increased, is by exploiting conflict.
In this instance the question of "Will this deal ever pass" is a construct which is designed to promote the illusion of conflict and uncertainty. This draws in a larger Cume and longer TSW. See?
Backed into a corner, the hillbilly fuckface was, since the only grown-up option remains to revoke unconscionable tax cuts and restore at least half of the reasonable tax rates on the wealthy (and on passive income) of the postwar consensus that once helped make this country a place where good shit can happen.
Somehow, fiscal policy became entangled with the culture nonsense.
McCarthy is so unequipped to lead Congress that his flop sweat makes him an obvious target for ridicule. But no one, no one, could handle these congressional Republicans. They are either insane -- or skillful at portraying themselves as insane -- or corrupt -- or too dumb to realize it -- and committed to burning it down. The GOP base is shrinking, but they are still happiest being part of the Rat King.
I am wondering if the 14th amendment was Biden’s ace up his sleeve and McCarthy knew it.
me too.
They sure made it seem as though the 14th amendment was discovered a week ago. At least one legislator saw it coming and filed the necessary motion (forgive me please, the specifics went by, and I didn't memorize them) which filing would have been necessary in order to be able to raise the 14th.
Why then are the people who are sworn to uphold the Constitution so reluctant to USE it? What's the use in having a constitution if it's treated as though it's a can of obsolete bug spray?
Yep ole man Biden has saved the best for last in this war with hate and stupidity.
I am going to buy some aviator sunglasses for myself as a war prize!!!
Pick up a yellow Corvette convertible while you're at it.
BIDEN IS WAY SMARTER THAN DUMBASS McCARTHY.
Lord. Is this really true?
McCarthy looks like an animated mannequin. But I think an unanimated one would make a better Speaker.
I would have loved to have been Pence's fly on the wall for a couple of those meetings.
Tee-he-he.
Ah ha! A new meme! First Dark Brandon now Mike Pence’s fly!
With aviators!
yes! and maybe driving a tiny convertible.
Yes, yes, yes. This is what I have been thinking. Never underestimate Dark Brandon. He has been thru too much in his ling life to get this wrong. I have been around a lot of dementia and I can tell you there is none in Joe. He just needs our support.
Ineffectual is used more to describe people, ineffective to describe processes. Yes the meaning comes across either way.
Call me a pain in the ass if you like.
And find a better dictionary
you enjoy arguing for the sake of arguing.
I enjoy not engaging
No. I like accuracy. Ineffectual is the better word there.
You talk of “transphobia.”
… who knows a lot about words
Dark Brandon slays McCarthy again! 😎Another way to say it is that Dark Brandon slays Big Marge’s Beyotch! Either way, Joe won the negotiations. 🎉
I love this so much! Biden talking to the kids video; classic!!
Biden has been in the senate since 1973. Elected in 1972, he took office in 1973. Before that he was in politics as well. He was city council member on New Castle City Council in 1971 until he went to the Senate. I also would not bet against Joe Biden, because I believe in complex thinking that comes with experience, at least for some. Biden is such a person. I assume that Kevin McCarthy was promised something like, "If you make this budget ceiling deal happen, the Democrats in the House will ensure that the MAGAts cannot vote you out of power." Since, Kevin McCarthy's biggest power is that he can be anyone's patsy, depending on who is offering him more. I guess he also does not want to see his personal investments tanked and a global economic crisis laid at his feet. There is no 100% guarantee that that would not backfire. Now, he has established some credentials with the people who get things done. That would be Biden and his two assistant negotiators Shalanda Young and Steve Ricchetti, as well as Hakeen Jeffries and perhaps the anti-MAGAt faction amongst the Republicans.
guilty as charged. I typed "1974" and then made a mental note to fact check it before posting and then never did
That is why you have your loyal readers. For full disclosure, I had thought he took office in 1972, but that was actually the year he won. So, I was also off by a year, until looking for it now.