I like Stephen Colbert's take.
via NY Times: “Trump reportedly said, ‘Why are we having all these people from [expletive] countries come here?’ Sir, they’re not [expletive] countries: For one, Donald Trump isn’t their president.” Alex "There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge." -- Isaac Asimov |
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And also Vicente Fox.
via Huff Post “Your mouth is the foulest shithole in the world,” Fox tweeted directly at Trump. “With what authority do you proclaim who’s welcome in America and who’s not. America’s greatness is built on diversity, or have you forgotten your immigrant background, Donald?” Alex "There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge." -- Isaac Asimov |
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And a cartoon to match.
Charlotte Observer Kevin Sears: Should have had the Drumpf hairdo to make it complete. Alex "There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge." -- Isaac Asimov |
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Oh.. it's there -->
but just as in real-liff: it doesn't quite cover to-the-edges (of that flat-top roof, eh?) |
There are “shithole countries,” and then there’s
- (rcareaga)
- (31)
- Jan. 11, 2018, 09:48:55 PM EST
Since it is hearsay which countries but lets examine the list shall we?
- (boxley)
- (12)
- Jan. 11, 2018, 10:07:42 PM EST
Why shall we examine the list, box?
- (rcareaga)
- (11)
- Jan. 11, 2018, 10:18:18 PM EST
so you obviously equate haiti, somalia, nigeria and el salvador having the same grace
- (boxley)
- (10)
- Jan. 11, 2018, 10:46:36 PM EST
unless I misremember (and I may have)
- (rcareaga)
- (6)
- Jan. 11, 2018, 11:13:19 PM EST
what has that got to do with the price of milk?
- (boxley)
- (4)
- Jan. 11, 2018, 11:33:08 PM EST
“I have no objection to them being called that”
- (rcareaga)
- (2)
- Jan. 11, 2018, 11:53:41 PM EST
so once again please describe why there are not
-NT
- (boxley)
- Jan. 12, 2018, 12:04:29 AM EST
Because people from Norway would rather be in Norway!
- (crazy)
- Jan. 12, 2018, 06:54:36 AM EST
The umbrage is from the implication that the people are shit as well.
-NT
- (malraux)
- Jan. 12, 2018, 01:09:44 PM EST
ok, maybe you were not here when I expressed my views about capitalism
- (boxley)
- Jan. 12, 2018, 12:02:38 AM EST
Grace charm and friendliness?
- (pwhysall)
- (2)
- Jan. 14, 2018, 02:21:06 PM EST
I have been to minnesota, pretty similar
-NT
- (boxley)
- Jan. 14, 2018, 04:15:07 PM EST
Isn't your claim about the "average Norwegian" virtually universal?
-NT
- (mmoffitt)
- Jan. 15, 2018, 08:29:25 AM EST
He wants to exclude *the people* from those countries. That's the issue, of course.
- (Another Scott)
- (13)
- Jan. 11, 2018, 11:23:50 PM EST
yay! you hit the point right on the head
- (boxley)
- (10)
- Jan. 11, 2018, 11:35:15 PM EST
"Anything not required is prohibited, and vice versa."
-NT
- (drook)
- Jan. 12, 2018, 12:29:50 AM EST
BOx: Do you honestly think you're being intellectually honest in your discussions here?
- (CRConrad)
- (8)
- Jan. 15, 2018, 09:07:08 AM EST
you are confused
- (boxley)
- (7)
- Jan. 15, 2018, 12:13:32 PM EST
Context matters, and you know that.
- (Another Scott)
- (2)
- Jan. 15, 2018, 12:31:07 PM EST
Context matters, yes it does, What does DACA have to do with haitian earthquake refugees?
- (boxley)
- (1)
- Jan. 15, 2018, 03:00:24 PM EST
The time constraint is a result of him trying to break DACA.
- (Another Scott)
- Jan. 15, 2018, 05:23:56 PM EST
Top story on CNN right now:
- (malraux)
- (2)
- Jan. 15, 2018, 02:00:29 PM EST
maybe more important is reports that he said it deliberately to inflame his base
- (boxley)
- (1)
- Jan. 15, 2018, 03:04:15 PM EST
Is that what you were doing?
-NT
- (drook)
- Jan. 15, 2018, 04:35:18 PM EST
Way to avoid the point.
- (CRConrad)
- Jan. 16, 2018, 04:11:35 AM EST
We DAMNED WELL SHOULD HAVE been more scrupulous admitting Soviets.
- (mmoffitt)
- (1)
- Jan. 12, 2018, 08:15:17 AM EST
Yes, it's a puzzlement (inside an indictment/per fan.)
-NT
- (Ashton)
- Jan. 12, 2018, 06:49:35 PM EST
I like Stephen Colbert's take.
- (a6l6e6x)
- (3)
- Jan. 12, 2018, 12:22:20 PM EST
And also Vicente Fox.
- (a6l6e6x)
- (2)
- Jan. 12, 2018, 11:22:31 PM EST
And a cartoon to match.
- (a6l6e6x)
- (1)
- Jan. 14, 2018, 11:13:21 PM EST
Oh.. it's there -->
- (Ashton)
- Jan. 15, 2018, 04:20:11 PM EST
