Such a proud day to be an American (1 Viewer)

[timschochet]

The first ever congresswoman of Somali descent just tweeted a picture from two decades ago when she and her parents came to the airport in Washington DC to eventually become citizens. This morning she and her parents arrived at the same airport to witness her swearing in to the Congress. 

Somali Americans. Muslim Americans. Lesbians. Women. Today is historic. It’s the new America and I am really proud. Just wanted to stop the usual political discussion and make that point. It’s a wonderful, amazing day. 

 

[timschochet]

Forgot to mention 2 Native American congresspeople too, I think that’s the first time ever for that as well. 

 

[ffldrew]

Forgot to mention 2 Native American congresspeople too, I think that’s the first time ever for that as well. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Nighthorse_Campbell

 

[timschochet]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Nighthorse_Campbell

Thank you, I stand corrected. 

 

[TobiasFunke]

The first ever congresswoman of Somali descent just tweeted a picture from two decades ago when she and her parents came to the airport in Washington DC to eventually become citizens. This morning she and her parents arrived at the same airport to witness her swearing in to the Congress. 

Somali Americans. Muslim Americans. Lesbians. Women. Today is historic. It’s the new America and I am really proud. Just wanted to stop the usual political discussion and make that point. It’s a wonderful, amazing day. 

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[NREC34]

Lee Greenwood is pumped beyond belief over this

 

[SoBeDad]

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell from Miami is the first Ecuadorean-American to serve in Congress. She knows alot about healthcare and gun violence. She can help Trump deal with Assange. She's replacing Curbelo. 

I voted for Donna Shalala, who is replacing retiring Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. Shalala may be the most qualified Representative ever. Health care policy wonk and longest serving HHS Secretary, Peace Core, Iran, academic administration. She's done it all at a high level. 

Both supported Pelosi from the beginning. Like Tim, I'm truly proud to be an American today. On Jan 8, I'll be a little less proud when Medicare fraudster Rick Scott is sworn in.

 

[The Fearless]

The first ever congresswoman of Somali descent just tweeted a picture from two decades ago when she and her parents came to the airport in Washington DC to eventually become citizens. This morning she and her parents arrived at the same airport to witness her swearing in to the Congress. 

Somali Americans. Muslim Americans. Lesbians. Women. Today is historic. It’s the new America and I am really proud. Just wanted to stop the usual political discussion and make that point. It’s a wonderful, amazing day. 

I, for one, get excited about electing the most qualified candidates to do the best work for our country.

If that's her, great! But I certainly hope she didn't get voted in on the fact of her minority status. That would not be the best outcome for the majority.

 

[Skoo]

I, for one, get excited about electing the most qualified candidates to do the best work for our country.

If that's her, great! But I certainly hope she didn't get voted in on the fact of her minority status. That would not be the best outcome for the majority.

Ever worry that a white guy was hired just because he was a white guy?

I highly doubt it.

 

[The Fearless]

Ever worry that a white guy was hired just because he was a white guy?

I highly doubt it.

I don't worry about that because if he's running against other white guys, there's no potential bias for voters to make a bad decision.

If it's 10 white guys against a Somali Lesbian Muslim, hot chance there's bias towards the latter. Especially in this political climate.

 

[Snotbubbles]

Forgot to mention 2 Native American congresspeople too, I think that’s the first time ever for that as well. 

Wait, I thought Elizabeth Warren was Native American?

 

[joffer]

Wait, I thought Elizabeth Warren was Native American?

good one

 

[Skoo]

I don't worry about that because if he's running against other white guys, there's no potential bias for voters to make a bad decision.

If it's 10 white guys against a Somali Lesbian Muslim, hot chance there's bias towards the latter. Especially in this politcal climate.

This is so incredibly false I don't even know where to begin.

Completely and utterly detached from reality.

 

[apalmer]

This is so incredibly false I don't even know where to begin.

Completely and utterly detached from reality.

Looks like I need to update the notebook again.  Which recently banned poster is The Fearless?

 

[Insomniac]

This is so incredibly false I don't even know where to begin.

Completely and utterly detached from reality.

In other words, similar to a typical comment made  by the POTUS. Around 40% of the people in this country remain all in on this thinking.

 

[joffer]

This is so incredibly false I don't even know where to begin.

Completely and utterly detached from reality.

i'm getting really good at nailing an ignore candidate after like 2 posts.

 

[timschochet]

In other words, similar to a typical comment made  by the POTUS. Around 40% of the people in this country remain all in on this thinking.

I’m proud to be one of the 60%. 

And we won. 

 

[Sinn Fein]

At least I know I am free.

 

[The Fearless]

I’m proud to be one of the 60%. 

And we won. 

I'm proud to be an American, undivided.

 

[timschochet]

At least I know I am free.

As cheesy as Greenwood’s lyrics are (and that song really does make me ill at times) when he mentions the men who died for this country, THIS is what they died for. So that a woman from Somolia  could come here and be one of us, and eventually lead us. 

That probably sounds sappy but I’m in a sappy mood. 

 

[TobiasFunke]

I, for one, get excited about electing the most qualified candidates to do the best work for our country.

If that's her, great! But I certainly hope she didn't get voted in on the fact of her minority status. That would not be the best outcome for the majority.

IMO this is a very short-sighted perspective both on Congress (it's not a sports team, it's a representative body that almost certainly can't do its best work for the country without a diversity of experiences and viewpoints) and the value of diverse representation in the broader sense.

 

[Shoot_Me_Now]

Looks like I need to update the notebook again.  Which recently banned poster is The Fearless?

He's posting quarter NBA plays in the wagering thread and the above in here. There's one guy with that history to my knowledge. Em

 

[Dedfin]

Looks like we've got another one, folks. Adjust your ignore lists accordingly. Thanks.

 

[The Fearless]

IMO this is a very short-sighted perspective both on Congress (it's not a sports team, it's a representative body that almost certainly can't do its best work for the country without a diversity of experiences and viewpoints) and the value of diverse representation in the broader sense.

I'm sure it will be fine. It's a perspective thing. I'm all for progress. 

Hope she does a great job.

 

[butcher boy]

Looks like we've got another one, folks. Adjust your ignore lists accordingly. Thanks.

Yes, squelch all dissenting opinions and really make this an echo chamber!

 

[JuniorNB]

Looks like I need to update the notebook again.  Which recently banned poster is The Fearless?

Does it even matter? Aren't they all plugged into the exact same motor controller?

 

[sho nuff]

Yes, squelch all dissenting opinions and really make this an echo chamber!

It’s not dissenting opinions that are being squelched.  You’d think after being told that and shown that over and over it would sink in.

 

[NREC34]

The right absolutely abhors echo chambers!

 

[apalmer]

He's posting quarter NBA plays in the wagering thread and the above in here. There's one guy with that history to my knowledge. Em

That would have been my guess based on what I've seen of his work.

 

[Jackstraw]

I, for one, get excited about electing the most qualified candidates to do the best work for our country.

If that's her, great! But I certainly hope she didn't get voted in on the fact of her minority status. That would not be the best outcome for the majority.

Republicans elected 30 white males and one white female. That is CLEARLY based on race based decisions. No way that happens by accident. They should be the ones doing some explaining. 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/nov/14/congress-diversity-democrats-republicans-photo

 

[Amused to Death]

"Democrats elected 8 scientists during the mid-terms.  Republicans elected 3 felons and a dead pimp"

 

[The Football Freak]

"Democrats elected 8 scientists during the mid-terms.  Republicans elected 3 felons and a dead pimp"

Ouch

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

"Democrats elected 8 scientists during the mid-terms.  Republicans elected 3 felons and a dead pimp"

lol

 

[Don't Noonan]

Yes, squelch all dissenting opinions and really make this an echo chamber!

It really is amazing that there are a lot that think like this on here.  I read a lot of stupid comments from posters on here but have never ignored anyone.  

 

[Leroy Hoard]

"Democrats elected 8 scientists during the mid-terms.  Republicans elected 3 felons and a dead pimp"

This belongs in the greatest sentences thread.

 

[Henry Ford]

Mike Pence had to swear in a bisexual woman on a law book instead of a bible. 

 

[sho nuff]

"Democrats elected 8 scientists during the mid-terms.  Republicans elected 3 felons and a dead pimp"

I posted the  at this...because it’s funny.  And received a warning.  Thats pretty funny too.

 

[Amused to Death]

I posted the  at this...because it’s funny.  And received a warning.  Thats pretty funny too.

Took it no other way.

 

[sho nuff]

Took it no other way.

Im sure most didn't...but we have a few who got mad that mods cracked down on them trolling with it...so now we get warned for laughing at funny posts.

 

[Amused to Death]

Im sure most didn't...but we have a few who got mad that mods cracked down on them trolling with it...so now we get warned for laughing at funny posts.

Sounds like the same group of people who might get upset seeing a young girl dance innocently on a rooftop.

 

[apalmer]

Oh Ill report him then. Em was never supposed to post here under any alias ever again.

Missed that. What did he do this time?

 

[James Daulton]

Hey now, the Republicans in Congress are only 80% white males.

Seems about right. 

 

[cubd8]

Wait, I thought Elizabeth Warren was Native American?

I'd have a beer with her in a silent car.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Yes, squelch all dissenting opinions and really make this an echo chamber!

He wasn't squelched, he was ignored. Permanently ignored. He can continue to post stupid/hateful/ignorant remarks, but another poster is choosing to ignore it.

 

[KickinT]

I’m new to the forums. I don’t get the ignore or reporting stuff. Maybe I just haven’t been here long enough to be that frustrated. It reminds me of someone in charge surrounding himself with yes men. Maybe I’m not so important and have the time some others don’t, but I love all the different reading material.

 

[Henry Ford]

30 years of progress- women in the House of Representatives:

1989:

16 Democrats

13 Republicans

2019:

89 Democrats

13 Republicans

 

[stlrams]

Republicans elected 30 white males and one white female. That is CLEARLY based on race based decisions. No way that happens by accident. They should be the ones doing some explaining. 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/nov/14/congress-diversity-democrats-republicans-photo

So your conclusion here is the Republicans are a party of and for racists and white men?  

 

[Skoo]

So your conclusion here is the Republicans are a party of and for racists and white men?  

That's your conclusion.

But to be fair, the facts seem to back up your assertion.

 

[stlrams]

That's your conclusion.

But to be fair, the facts seem to back up your assertion.

What’s your conclusion then?

 

[Dedfin]

What’s your conclusion then?

Well, we can be sure that what the party stands for does not interest people other than white males nearly as much as the Ds. Why is this? That could be a great topic for a new thread. I think we could both agree that just based on any polling numbers, Rs appeal to white males and very little else.