Notable that major obituaries, NYT for example, are erasing his participation in the attempt to overturn the 2020 election. Feels like that's a relevant thing to include, and its absence must be...
Notable that major obituaries, NYT for example, are erasing his participation in the attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
Feels like that's a relevant thing to include, and its absence must be intentional
I don't know why NYT feels the need to do those sorts of things. I feel like they think they are some sort of "unifying" institution for the country. They're not and shouldn't try to be. They...
I don't know why NYT feels the need to do those sorts of things. I feel like they think they are some sort of "unifying" institution for the country. They're not and shouldn't try to be. They should also appreciate the extent to which many of these people stay in power not as a function of democratic will but from moneyed interest.
In case anyone is wondering, it’s covered in Wikipedia. Search on “Reaction to 2020 presidential election results.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindsey_Graham
In case anyone is wondering, it’s covered in Wikipedia. Search on “Reaction to 2020 presidential election results.”
Sharing because you called more attention to the originator by making the attribution vague: it seems no famous person actually said that, but Clarence Darrow did popularize the idea that it's...
Sharing because you called more attention to the originator by making the attribution vague: it seems no famous person actually said that, but Clarence Darrow did popularize the idea that it's expressing, though his version kinda implies that he actually would have liked to have killed some people if he could bring himself to do it.
As the vitriolic writer Christopher Hitchens once said of a different loudly religious hypocrite, "You could give him an enema and bury what's left in a matchbox". I don't want to belittle the...
As the vitriolic writer Christopher Hitchens once said of a different loudly religious hypocrite, "You could give him an enema and bury what's left in a matchbox". I don't want to belittle the grief of Graham's family, but can't say most Americans will miss him.
Also, cue the conspiracy theorists. Graham was the loudest public advocate for assassinating Iranian leaders and cheerleader for the Iran war. He dropped dead a day after returning from a trip to Ukraine to give license for manufacturing Patriot missiles.
It would be interesting if it ended up not being a conspiracy but actuality. Wonder what would happen if Iran claimed credit for it? Presumably the administration would claim it as justification...
Also, cue the conspiracy theorists. Graham was the loudest public advocate for assassinating Iranian leaders and cheerleader for the Iran war. He dropped dead a day after returning from a trip to Ukraine to give license for manufacturing Patriot missiles.
It would be interesting if it ended up not being a conspiracy but actuality. Wonder what would happen if Iran claimed credit for it? Presumably the administration would claim it as justification for boots on the ground, or for blindly attacking all Iran civilian infrastructure.
Lindsey found the only loophole how US senators can leave the Senate after two decades. I was about to say that at 71 his death would increase the average age, but that's not true. Only barely though.
Lindsey found the only loophole how US senators can leave the Senate after two decades.
I was about to say that at 71 his death would increase the average age, but that's not true. Only barely though.
As a central European one thing I appreciated about him was his pro-Ukraine stance, which is unfortunately far from a given in a republican these days. This is a big topic for us, so I'm worried...
As a central European one thing I appreciated about him was his pro-Ukraine stance, which is unfortunately far from a given in a republican these days. This is a big topic for us, so I'm worried about who's going to take his place.
In general, I think it's bad taste to gloat over someone's death, even someone you deeply disagree with. But Lindsay Graham was known to celebrate killing and murder, so I won't feel bad about it.
In general, I think it's bad taste to gloat over someone's death, even someone you deeply disagree with. But Lindsay Graham was known to celebrate killing and murder, so I won't feel bad about it.
Someone said this is a sign of the absolute lack of other consequences that people are facing. If we can't see them prosecuted or disgraced we can only see them dead. And if that's the only source...
Someone said this is a sign of the absolute lack of other consequences that people are facing. If we can't see them prosecuted or disgraced we can only see them dead. And if that's the only source of any catharsis for their impunity then yeah, the positive emotions will outweigh the social norms that these same people also shattered.
Somewhere, someone who placed a Kalshi bet on Mitch McConnell dying before any other member of Congress is freaking the fuck out.
We're going to get video proof from his death last week because of a bet that needs to be proven.
Black Mirror needs to make an episode on this
I'm having a hard time feeling bad about this.
A man who's legacy is doing tremendous harm to his country and countrymen, and an enabler to Trump and his ilk.
Notable that major obituaries, NYT for example, are erasing his participation in the attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
Feels like that's a relevant thing to include, and its absence must be intentional
I don't know why NYT feels the need to do those sorts of things. I feel like they think they are some sort of "unifying" institution for the country. They're not and shouldn't try to be. They should also appreciate the extent to which many of these people stay in power not as a function of democratic will but from moneyed interest.
In case anyone is wondering, it’s covered in Wikipedia. Search on “Reaction to 2020 presidential election results.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindsey_Graham
"I've never wished a man dead, but there are some obituaries I've read with pleasure."
-a famous person
Clarance Darrow is the earliest known (though often incorrectly attributed to Mark Twain):
Sharing because you called more attention to the originator by making the attribution vague: it seems no famous person actually said that, but Clarence Darrow did popularize the idea that it's expressing, though his version kinda implies that he actually would have liked to have killed some people if he could bring himself to do it.
https://quoteinvestigator.com/2011/05/05/darrow-obituary/
As the vitriolic writer Christopher Hitchens once said of a different loudly religious hypocrite, "You could give him an enema and bury what's left in a matchbox". I don't want to belittle the grief of Graham's family, but can't say most Americans will miss him.
Also, cue the conspiracy theorists. Graham was the loudest public advocate for assassinating Iranian leaders and cheerleader for the Iran war. He dropped dead a day after returning from a trip to Ukraine to give license for manufacturing Patriot missiles.
It would be interesting if it ended up not being a conspiracy but actuality. Wonder what would happen if Iran claimed credit for it? Presumably the administration would claim it as justification for boots on the ground, or for blindly attacking all Iran civilian infrastructure.
Lindsey found the only loophole how US senators can leave the Senate after two decades.
I was about to say that at 71 his death would increase the average age, but that's not true. Only barely though.
Whelp, I was going to save my cake for Mitch, but I guess I'll have some today too.
As a central European one thing I appreciated about him was his pro-Ukraine stance, which is unfortunately far from a given in a republican these days. This is a big topic for us, so I'm worried about who's going to take his place.
In general, I think it's bad taste to gloat over someone's death, even someone you deeply disagree with. But Lindsay Graham was known to celebrate killing and murder, so I won't feel bad about it.
Someone said this is a sign of the absolute lack of other consequences that people are facing. If we can't see them prosecuted or disgraced we can only see them dead. And if that's the only source of any catharsis for their impunity then yeah, the positive emotions will outweigh the social norms that these same people also shattered.
Somewhere out there is a democrat voter with a magic lamp who's saving their last wish for trump.
They say these things come in 3's....
Let the karmic dominos fall.
Goodnight, ladybug.