Marquette Wearing Black in Honor of Jacob Blake

[vogue65]

Yeah. Here is the good news. Both political parties are totally corrupt and are useless liars
Time to start over

I understand your position.
However, I respectfully disagree with all politician's being totally corrupt.

[wadesworld]

Is it politics now, Rocky?

That's the problem with America. Should black people have equal rights is a political debate. America is definitely Great.

[vogue65]

What am I doing reading this thread?
Oh yeah, I wanted to see how it got to 13 pages without being locked.

You are curious, but uncofortable with political conversation, I understand that.
If you are capable, you might try expressing yourself and joining in.  It's fun, not exactly what is on T.V.,  sometimes great insight and informative.
Take what you can use, ignore the rest. 

[vogue65]

That's the problem with America. Should black people have equal rights is a political debate. America is definitely Great.

Back to philosophy 101.
Define your terms.

There is good politics and bad politics, politics and somethng else we call politics

Good politics is resolving disagreement by using debate, comprimise, and civility.

Bad politics is viewing everything as war, all or nothing extreme positions.  Winning by any means possible, uncivilized behavior.   Extreme rhetoric,  poitics by street fights, distortions, propaganda,
riots all considered as politics is not in my view politics.  It is a failure of politics.

Why is BLM the topic?

The topic should be police reform, white privlege, health care, regressive tax policy, job creation, offshoring and downsizing, mergers and acquisitions, distribution of wealth, Wall Street regulations, work place safety, the list is long and good politics would help resolve the issues.

But no, we debate  and fight over three letters, BLM.  We call that intellectual rigor or politcs.  The game, so-called politics, is for no useful purpose other than winning and gaining power to stay in power. 

Our culture accepts and demands it.  Politics now is entertainment, photo opps., drama and not problem solving.  The probem has become politics itself.

[Eye]

I've moved from center-right to libertarian over the last 10 months, and I'd wear a BLM T-shirt to drive Wojo to the airport right now.

[tower912]

Well, if it was a MU BLM t-shirt and you were a recruit, that would be an NCAA violation.    Or something like that.   

[The Lens]

Well, if it was a MU BLM t-shirt and you were a recruit, that would be an NCAA violation.    Or something like that.

Everyone's answer is Wojo should hire an older assistant coach (people are in complete denial that Rob Judson is employed by MU) so I propose we hire the grizzled 56 year old Scott Monarch. 

[cheebs09]

Everyone's answer is Wojo should hire an older assistant coach (people are in complete denial that Rob Judson is employed by MU) so I propose we hire the grizzled 56 year old Scott Monarch.

He does have head coaching experience at Virginia Tech.


https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sportingnews.com/us/amp/ncaa-basketball/news/virginia-tech-buzz-williams-new-hokie-head-coach-marquette-golden-eagles-college-basketball0-bald-fake-picture-website/16v2t3xt27x5i1d6erfnaadggz

[The Sultan]

Everyone's answer is Wojo should hire an older assistant coach (people are in complete denial that Rob Judson is employed by MU) so I propose we hire the grizzled 56 year old Scott Monarch. 

And in denial that Lavin hiring Gene Keady ultimately failed.

[The Lens]

And in denial that Lavin hiring Gene Keady ultimately failed.

hANk wAS oLDer thAN AL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TSmith34, Inc.]

His message to those listening was he wanted the people to benefit from America not just the politically connected.

LOL

[The Sultan]

His message to those listening was he wanted the people to benefit from America not just the politically connected.

Of course he then governed in the exactly opposite manner, but hey let's not be too nitpicky here.

[monkeyman34]

Thanks...I was under some crazy rock where people, many with ties to racist hate groups, stormed the capitol after being told to do so by Trump...and then Trump failed to call in the National Guard, so Pence finally did after 90 minutes, while Trump released a video saying he loved those patriots.  I clearly need to get out more.  I saw "proud boys" shirts, "6mwe" shirts (6 million jews killed weren't enough), confederate flags, nazi gear, etc.  Then I heard Trump say he loved them and they were very special.

And since when does losing the black vote by roughly 80 % points signal a success?

Blacks can and should be Republicans if they choose...that's obvious.  Racism is alive and well in both parties, in law enforcement, in education, etc.  To act like Trump hasn't stoked racial flames is simply insane.

There's good people on both sides.  Stand down and stand by buddy.  I love you...you are very special. 

This might be the best post I've ever read on this board, thank you Avid1010 (100% seriousness, no sarcasm)

[The Lens]

Imagine going to the political rally of a mainstream candidate and wearing a Camp Auschwitz tee shirt with no fear of condemnation.  It's really incredible, indefensible and would seem impossible pre 2015.

[4everwarriors]

I'm glad I have the fortitude to avoid these political discussions.

Thanks man, needed a good laugh today, hey?

[jesmu84]

Imagine going to the political rally of a mainstream candidate and wearing a Camp Auschwitz tee shirt with no fear of condemnation.  It's really incredible, indefensible and would seem impossible pre 2015.

That mindset has been stoked and instigated and normalized. And there is no accountability for those who did so and continue to do so because they want those votes in the future.

[Jockey]

One of the funniest things I have ever seen. If I didn't know better, I would swear it is a skit from Portlandia.


https://crooksandliars.com/2021/01/karen-and-chad-go-rioting

[Galway Eagle]

One of the funniest things I have ever seen. If I didn't know better, I would swear it is a skit from Portlandia.


https://crooksandliars.com/2021/01/karen-and-chad-go-rioting

Really hope SNL does a parody this weekend though can't get much funnier than it already is

[TSmith34, Inc.]

One of the funniest things I have ever seen. If I didn't know better, I would swear it is a skit from Portlandia.


https://crooksandliars.com/2021/01/karen-and-chad-go-rioting

Dude, I already used that line.


Of course it was in a now locked thread so you might have missed it.

[Jockey]

Dude, I already used that line.


Of course it was in a now locked thread so you might have missed it.

Great minds, my brother.

[willie warrior]

I understand your position.
However, I respectfully disagree with all politician's being totally corrupt.

I said both political parties. Still stand by it. Government at the federal level is corrupt.

[vogue65]

I've moved from center-right to libertarian over the last 10 months, and I'd wear a BLM T-shirt to drive Wojo to the airport right now.

Interesting.
Are they anarchists?
Every year they show up at my Post Office, set up their table and are against whomever is president.
They were against Clinton, Bush, Obama and now Trump. 
You can never please them.

[Viper]

Have you been under a rock for four years?  Trump's message was to rise everyone up . People of color did far better the last four than anytime in history that' swhy they voted for him in record numbers.  His message to those listening was he wanted the people to benefit from America not just the politically connected.

amen. Black unemployment under Trump at record lows. Job participation rates for all classes at all-time highs. Border security. Rebuilt military...peace thru strength. Middle East peace accords. USMCA. NATO pay-up. Energy independence. Pro life, Pro law enforcement etc etc. Yeah, I'd say Trump is pro America. Tweet too much? Sure. As for the MUScooper under the  moniker BLM, well, he's never let facts dissuade him from not being ignorant. I mean, he went off for about 273 posts on Duane Wilson not being a leader of TxA&M. Like, who cares?

[vogue65]

amen. Black unemployment under Trump at record lows. Job participation rates for all classes at all-time highs. Border security. Rebuilt military...peace thru strength. Middle East peace accords. USMCA. NATO pay-up. Energy independence. Pro life, Pro law enforcement etc etc. Yeah, I'd say Trump is pro America. Tweet too much? Sure. As for the MUScooper under the  moniker BLM, well, he's never let facts dissuade him from not being ignorant. I mean, he went off for about 273 posts on Duane Wilson not being a leader of TxA&M. Like, who cares?

You don't have to defend Trump anymore, he's history.

Next up, Ted Cruz, let's hear about how smart he is, what a great debater he is, what a leader he is,  and how Texas is the best, bigest, wealthiest, most christian, best educated, least Covid infected state in the Union and how Ted Cruz can take credit for most of it.

[wadesworld]

amen. Black unemployment under Trump at record lows. Job participation rates for all classes at all-time highs. Border security. Rebuilt military...peace thru strength. Middle East peace accords. USMCA. NATO pay-up. Energy independence. Pro life, Pro law enforcement etc etc. Yeah, I'd say Trump is pro America. Tweet too much? Sure. As for the MUScooper under the  moniker BLM, well, he's never let facts dissuade him from not being ignorant. I mean, he went off for about 273 posts on Duane Wilson not being a leader of TxA&M. Like, who cares?

Wait. You saw what happened on 1/6/2021 and you're STILL telling yourself that Donald Trump is "pro America?" Good god the crazy that is shared on here is incredible.