he obviously didn't mean "nothing" literally. he meant "nothing on the scale of how much could get done".
Thank you for clarifying the obvious. I should have known better.
And yea, nothing drives people out to vote like infrastructure.
As one who's body gets the shit beat out of it on particular stretches of road in select areas in the performance of my job DAILY , yes infrastructure is fucking huge for me. Yea it can be a pain in the ass navigating construction zones with fucking dumbasses, I'll take repair/progress any day of the week.
And can you imagine the kind of progress that could've been made on this front, and many others, had so many people not stayed home in November of 2016?
he obviously didn't mean "nothing" literally. he meant "nothing on the scale of how much could get done".
Then maybe Nick should have said that, or should readers assume what he means? Honest debate is difficult enough without having to assume what someone meant to say. They could just say what they mean. Would you write an email to your boss or colleagues claiming nothing works around here and assume that they knew you were talking about the printer being down again? As an example. Ever hear the expression, “say what you mean, mean what you say?”
Carry on.
you often take things extremely literally, pretty standard for you. I've mentioned this many times. I don't know if it's a flaw, or you pick at things to jump on to somehow "score points".
you could always try to embrace a little nuance in conversations.
My standards are a tad different when sending out formal correspondence to those I work professionally with than they are on a rock band's message board.
Mine are not. Sure, there are often times that I’m flip and I wouldn’t use that in a work communication but you’ll still know where I stand.
While I’m criticized for my views, approach and other aspects of my posts, I don’t think anyone has to assume where I stand or what my position is. Posting “nothing gets done” when you meant “not enough gets done” are two completely different viewpoints. As such, they may lead to two different paths of discussion. I find not being specific to be intellectually dishonest, as in, “I’ll say ‘nothing gets done’ because typing what I’m really pissed/disappointed/disgusted with is too much work.” Should I assume that when Nick said “nothing gets done” in the context of politics that he’s equating both sides are the same? Because to me, currently, dems are getting shit done, whereas in the previous administration and it’s congress, little got done other than tax cuts for the wealthy, a bungled Covid response and a partial wall that Mexico still owes us for.
he obviously didn't mean "nothing" literally. he meant "nothing on the scale of how much could get done".
Thank you for clarifying the obvious. I should have known better.
And yea, nothing drives people out to vote like infrastructure.
As one who's body gets the shit beat out of it on particular stretches of road in select areas in the performance of my job DAILY , yes infrastructure is fucking huge for me. Yea it can be a pain in the ass navigating construction zones with fucking dumbasses, I'll take repair/progress any day of the week.
Biden had four huge legislative accomplishments (to add to tempo’s list), infrastructure (as you mentioned), chips and science act, IRA (climate bill), and gun safety bill. The same old same old point that started this brouhaha is inaccurate when Biden had a dem congress, but when the GOP takes control, they do everything they can to start a fight over the budget and both parties get blamed.
all these legislative accomplishments have not occurred in decades, and when the Dems controlled congress last year, this $hit got done. Yet to independents and those who “hate politics” the current budget fight appears as if it’s business as usual. yet the fact that progress is stalled now simply because republicans are the party searching for problems is completely lost to those hating politics independents.
it’s like blaming Ukraine for the war they are waging.
he obviously didn't mean "nothing" literally. he meant "nothing on the scale of how much could get done".
Then maybe Nick should have said that, or should readers assume what he means? Honest debate is difficult enough without having to assume what someone meant to say. They could just say what they mean. Would you write an email to your boss or colleagues claiming nothing works around here and assume that they knew you were talking about the printer being down again? As an example. Ever hear the expression, “say what you mean, mean what you say?”
Carry on.
you often take things extremely literally, pretty standard for you. I've mentioned this many times. I don't know if it's a flaw, or you pick at things to jump on to somehow "score points".
you could always try to embrace a little nuance in conversations.
My standards are a tad different when sending out formal correspondence to those I work professionally with than they are on a rock band's message board.
Mine are not. Sure, there are often times that I’m flip and I wouldn’t use that in a work communication but you’ll still know where I stand.
While I’m criticized for my views, approach and other aspects of my posts, I don’t think anyone has to assume where I stand or what my position is. Posting “nothing gets done” when you meant “not enough gets done” are two completely different viewpoints. As such, they may lead to two different paths of discussion. I find not being specific to be intellectually dishonest, as in, “I’ll say ‘nothing gets done’ because typing what I’m really pissed/disappointed/disgusted with is too much work.” Should I assume that when Nick said “nothing gets done” in the context of politics that he’s equating both sides are the same? Because to me, currently, dems are getting shit done, whereas in the previous administration and it’s congress, little got done other than tax cuts for the wealthy, a bungled Covid response and a partial wall that Mexico still owes us for.
Carry on.
I would think someone saying "nothing gets done" would be completely obvious not to be taken absolutely literally. come on.
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he obviously didn't mean "nothing" literally. he meant "nothing on the scale of how much could get done".
Then maybe Nick should have said that, or should readers assume what he means? Honest debate is difficult enough without having to assume what someone meant to say. They could just say what they mean. Would you write an email to your boss or colleagues claiming nothing works around here and assume that they knew you were talking about the printer being down again? As an example. Ever hear the expression, “say what you mean, mean what you say?”
Carry on.
you often take things extremely literally, pretty standard for you. I've mentioned this many times. I don't know if it's a flaw, or you pick at things to jump on to somehow "score points".
you could always try to embrace a little nuance in conversations.
My standards are a tad different when sending out formal correspondence to those I work professionally with than they are on a rock band's message board.
Mine are not. Sure, there are often times that I’m flip and I wouldn’t use that in a work communication but you’ll still know where I stand.
While I’m criticized for my views, approach and other aspects of my posts, I don’t think anyone has to assume where I stand or what my position is. Posting “nothing gets done” when you meant “not enough gets done” are two completely different viewpoints. As such, they may lead to two different paths of discussion. I find not being specific to be intellectually dishonest, as in, “I’ll say ‘nothing gets done’ because typing what I’m really pissed/disappointed/disgusted with is too much work.” Should I assume that when Nick said “nothing gets done” in the context of politics that he’s equating both sides are the same? Because to me, currently, dems are getting shit done, whereas in the previous administration and it’s congress, little got done other than tax cuts for the wealthy, a bungled Covid response and a partial wall that Mexico still owes us for.
Carry on.
I would think someone saying "nothing gets done" would be completely obvious not to be taken absolutely literally. come on.
It’s left to the reader then to “assume” what the poster thinks or believes “what was done” and “what was left undone” or incomplete or what they have issues with. Lazy.
I’ll assume Nick is upset that Eric hasn’t abolished the police yet because “nothing” gets done.
Just another Democrat doing Democrat things.... Foreign Relations Committee Chair..... This is his second indictment yet the Democrats still give him these powerful positions.
Just another Democrat doing Democrat things.... Foreign Relations Committee Chair..... This is his second indictment yet the Democrats still give him these powerful positions.
Have you read anyone here defending him? Maybe appoint him senator for life. I think I heard the DNC and Chuck float this.
Just another Democrat doing Democrat things.... Foreign Relations Committee Chair..... This is his second indictment yet the Democrats still give him these powerful positions.
If he is convicted I will agree with you he is wrong. I have yet to hear a single Republican call out all the valuables Justice Thomas received. A Supreme Court Justice FFS.
Just another Democrat doing Democrat things.... Foreign Relations Committee Chair..... This is his second indictment yet the Democrats still give him these powerful positions.
let us know when democrats start calling this fake news and a witch hunt, mmmkay? thanks.
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As I said on the other thread, as a former NJ resident I've long assumed Menendez is dirty AF. Yes, he's absolutely entitled to a fair trial with a jury not composed of me.
In general, I don't think grifters, criminals, or con artists belong in any branch of government, be it Congress, the Supreme Court, the White House.
That's surprisingly easy to say. :shrug:
All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it.
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you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
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is he trying to defend his actions by claiming his race? i am not sure how the two correlate. is he blaming his race? it is quite simple. if he is corrupt, he is corrupt, no matter his race.
"You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry." - Lincoln
is he trying to defend his actions by claiming his race? i am not sure how the two correlate. is he blaming his race? it is quite simple. if he is corrupt, he is corrupt, no matter his race.
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While I’m criticized for my views, approach and other aspects of my posts, I don’t think anyone has to assume where I stand or what my position is. Posting “nothing gets done” when you meant “not enough gets done” are two completely different viewpoints. As such, they may lead to two different paths of discussion. I find not being specific to be intellectually dishonest, as in, “I’ll say ‘nothing gets done’ because typing what I’m really pissed/disappointed/disgusted with is too much work.” Should I assume that when Nick said “nothing gets done” in the context of politics that he’s equating both sides are the same? Because to me, currently, dems are getting shit done, whereas in the previous administration and it’s congress, little got done other than tax cuts for the wealthy, a bungled Covid response and a partial wall that Mexico still owes us for.
Carry on.
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all these legislative accomplishments have not occurred in decades, and when the Dems controlled congress last year, this $hit got done. Yet to independents and those who “hate politics” the current budget fight appears as if it’s business as usual. yet the fact that progress is stalled now simply because republicans are the party searching for problems is completely lost to those hating politics independents.
it’s like blaming Ukraine for the war they are waging.
-EV 8/14/93
I’ll assume Nick is upset that Eric hasn’t abolished the police yet because “nothing” gets done.
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Just another Democrat doing Democrat things.... Foreign Relations Committee Chair..... This is his second indictment yet the Democrats still give him these powerful positions.
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another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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a) hello! and
b) please compare and contrast the Dems response to the Menendez case vs the republicans response to the Rep Santos case…
THANKS!
Or that Rep R from Upstate NY from last year? in the recent past anyway
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another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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