So now that we know the bombs were essentially intentional duds, and were never capable of exploding or designed to, will the nut jobs who were screaming this was an assassination attempt apologize?

https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/26/politics … index.html

It's clear to anyone who doesn't think 9/11 was an inside job that these "bombs" were sent to create hysteria and get the media to continue to go full retard.  They were never sent to harm anyone.  The bomber's motives are still unknown, but in my humble opinion, this is becoming more and more likely to have originated from some liberal looking to create drama and a story.  I'm sure the truther will continue to lecture us on the dangers of speech though.

Hopefully the bomber is found soon and is paraded on national TV.

Huh?  I stated that offering people free shit is a great way to attract voters, and used the fact that despite 1920s era Democrats supporting Jim Crow and Segregation, black Americans left the Republican party to join the Democratic because Democrats embraced legislation that gave them "free" shit.  You can certainly argue the promise of strong labor unions, and worker's rights is a more accurate representation of their platform than "free" shit, but you can't deny that the racist beliefs of the party were overlooked in favor of those worker friendly policies. I never said that the party of 1850 is the same of 2018, but you didn't post to make a counterpoint or engage in discussion.  You posted to attack me, because reality doesn't fit your talking points. 

The military does offer a signing bonus to many job specialties, just as the private sector does.  I had my college paid for under an ROTC scholarship.  You can attack me and by proxy the main driver of how the US Military recruits its officer corps.  I'm not offended by your rhetoric, because I don't take you seriously.  You're clearly acting out, and posting on this forum to insult me provides you with enjoyment.  I personally think that a young American who enlists into the military in a time of war is certainly entitled to some financial compensation and recruitment incentives.  I do make the distinction between a youth who chooses to serve and one who chooses to get blazed and work a McJob.  That's the kind of society I want, and what we're all supposed to be working for.  If you want to do your own thing, go for it, just don't expect me or anyone to pretend some kid living at home with his parents is equal to the 19 year old dodging bullets in Afghanistan.

Yea, you schooled me Mitch.  You're the only person on this forum to take 6th grade social studies. 

What are you talking about?  When did I ever mention anything about a right to vote?  You literally created an argument with me just so you could insult me.  C'mon dude.

I went to Iraq because I was ordered to.  Everyone knows you're just swinging low because you're using me as a proxy for all of your anger  from your perception of how the country is being governed.  I enlisted, went to basic training, and eventually received an ROTC scholarship all before 9/11.  In our Military Science 101 class 2 days after 9/11, I said I thought we shouldn't go to Afghanistan because it would be another Vietnam.  I was fucking 19 years old and didn't know my ass from a hole in the ground, but that was my position.  A year later when Iraq was on the horizon, I said we shouldn't attack Saddam just because he has WMDs.  Iraq was a sovereign nation, and so long as they weren't actively trying to engage the US in conflict or our allies, we have no right to invade them.  I'm consistent.  Or at least I was developing those critical thinking skills in college while all of this occured.  You seem to have never developed them.

I joined the Army in the peace time.  I had no idea 9/11 and Iraq were going to happen.  But it would be pretty fucking shitty to sign up, and then refuse to deploy when war was declared. 

But sure, post this nonsense and show how unhinged you are.  You don't know me, Mitch.  I'm not the boogieman you make out to be.  If this is what you're going to post, I'm going to ignore you.  I have no interest in playing a part in your fetish.

I guess I was wrong.  It's not confirmed to be at least 50-50, with Manchin and Collins stating they'll vote "yes", meaning Pence will break the tie.  Only question is will Flake vote "no" as a final insult before he leaves congress permanently.  It certainly won't help him in 2020 if the rumors of him challenging Trump or going 3rd party are true.

So you equally agreed that regardless of the report, Democrats were going to vote no?  And you’re ok with that?

It’s not over yet. They have 3 cloture votes that may not be yes tomorrow. If they lose more than 1 of those 3, he’s done.

I’m expecting it to be 48-52 against tomorrow. Especially if Collins announces a “no” at 3.