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#221 Re: Guns N' Roses » Update from Izzy Stradlin » 498 weeks ago
Anyway, just my two cents. I do hope Izzy shows up for at least a couple of songs in Vegas and I'm most certain he didn't want to take part on this regroup not because Adler's absence but because it is a follow up to what Axl has been doing. To me Izzy is only up to rejoining full time if everything post his departure is erased and the band resumes from where he left it in 91.
No.
First, how does one erase the past? You can't.
Second, Izzy has had no problem being involved with the band since 2006 on various tours.
#222 Re: The Garden » 2016 Presidential Election Thread » 499 weeks ago
I really like Kasich. Seems like a good, genuine,noble man.
Yea.
Its too bad republicans are drawn to psychos like Ted Cruz and blowhards like Donald Trump.
Kasich is their best candidate and would be the toughest in a general election against Hillary or Bernie.
#223 Re: The Garden » 2016 Presidential Election Thread » 499 weeks ago
congress should consider Obamas view of this issue circa 2006.........Obama: "As we all know, there has been a lot of discussion in the country about how the Senate should approach this confirmation process. There are some who believe that the President, having won the election, should have complete authority to appoint his nominee and the Senate should only examine whether the Justice is intellectually capable and an all-around good guy; that once you get beyond intellect and personal character, there should be no further question as to whether the judge should be confirmed. I disagree with this view. I believe firmly that the Constitution calls for the Senate to advise and consent. I believe it calls for meaningful advice and consent and that includes an examination of a judge’s philosophy, ideology, and record. [Congressional Record]" He then urged all senators to reject Alito's nomination.
That's fine.
At least the nomination was brought up for debate and Alito was ultimately confirmed.
McConnell has pretty much said that there won't even be a vote.
#224 Re: Guns N' Roses » GUNS N' ROSES Rumor: IZZY STRADLIN To Take Limited Role In Reunion Rea » 500 weeks ago
When did Slash say he wanted to collab with Fortus?! Cool, curious as to what was said.
I think VR was better off going for a vocalist. Weiland did the job just fine for them. I'm not sure they could have found anyone else who was better at that time (c. 2004).
An Izzy/Duff lead vocal would be cool for us hardcore fans, but not appeal to the masses, which is obviously what Slash and Co wanted to do.
#225 Re: The Garden » 2016 Presidential Election Thread » 500 weeks ago
We need some atheists/agnostics/non-religious on the court, and in government in general. We are over 20% of the population (who knows how many more are in the closet).
#226 Re: Guns N' Roses » Any chance Slash and Axl attend Grammys? » 500 weeks ago
Slash maybe
Axl, not a chance.
#227 Re: The Garden » 2016 Presidential Election Thread » 500 weeks ago
If Schumer said that in 2007, he was wrong. I know both sides play petty politics and I'm sick of it.
I would not consider Barack Obama a progressive necessarily. He has been a fine President, all things considered. I am happy with Kagan and Sotomayor, so hopefully he can get someone in who votes like them.
#228 Re: The Sunset Strip » The Walking Dead » 500 weeks ago
Some of the action in the scenes was kinda like 'no fuckin way'.
but was cool to see the whole community band together and deal with the situation.
#229 Re: The Garden » 2016 Presidential Election Thread » 500 weeks ago
Justice Scalia's death was a present for the left. To say we did not like him, is an understatement.
Condolences to his family and loved ones, but certainly no tears here. Perhaps this is a consequence of lifetime appointments. If the President can get someone to fill his place, this will really change things. The balance of the court will no longer be conservative. Its huge.
Republicans will look really bad if they spend an entire year blocking nominees.. just reinforces the left's narrative that they are the Party of No. They don't govern, they obstruct.
The rumors are the nominee will be Judge Sri Srinivasan.. certainly not the progressive the left wants, but will no doubt more reasonable than Scalia. The senate approved his last appointment in 2013 unanimously 97-0.. so rejecting him now will expose the petty politics for what it is..
#230 Re: The Garden » 2016 Presidential Election Thread » 500 weeks ago
So what is everyone's take on the aftermath of Justice Scalia's death?
The left is saying, nominating a justice is the President's job and Scalia should be replaced as soon as possible. If President Obama chooses his replacement, he will almost certainly be far to the left of Scalia, who was probably the most conservative vote on the Supreme Court.
The right is saying that the nomination should not occur until after the election and be done by the next President. They are obviously banking on a Republican winning the nod, but if it were to be Sanders, he would clearly nominate someone more progressive than Obama would.
I don't see any reason why President Obama should not do the job he was elected to do and fill the vacancy on the court. Republicans are playing dirty politics here in basically refusing to approve anyone the President nominates.
This is why the election matters and why I will never vote Republican. The judges that a right wing President choose will set this country back on issues like women's health, gay rights, campaign finance, etc.
