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Forum: USA Politics 21st April 2021, 05:45 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
I find nothing wrong with his manner of speaking....

I find nothing wrong with his manner of speaking. It just seems forthright and from the heart. I do notice tiny little fights against his stutter, sometimes accompanied with rapid blinking, but that...
Forum: USA Politics 31st March 2021, 06:23 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
You keep forgetting the first rule of BRAIN...

You keep forgetting the first rule of BRAIN Drugtm.
Forum: USA Politics 30th March 2021, 05:59 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
“Stupid is as stupid does.” I think Trump...

“Stupid is as stupid does.”

I think Trump is stupid.

There are just too many examples of him saying stupid things.

My favorite is when he was shown a nighttime aerial photo of North and...
Forum: USA Politics 26th March 2021, 07:43 PM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
The first rule of Brain Drug is you don’t talk...

The first rule of Brain Drug is you don’t talk about Brain Drug.

Edited to add: I see I was d’ajnin by Kcin!
Forum: USA Politics 26th March 2021, 05:39 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
Far from the most vicious I came across, but...

Far from the most vicious I came across, but along these lines...



https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51073434796_f8de4bc10a.jpg
Forum: USA Politics 26th March 2021, 05:29 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
I watched or listened to most of the press...

I watched or listened to most of the press conference.

He did fine. Nothing particularly memorable in his performance, but just a solid “State of the COVID” address followed by fairly forthcoming...
Forum: USA Politics 20th March 2021, 05:19 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
Not to derail too much, but... In the U.S.,...

Not to derail too much, but...

In the U.S., one qualifies for Medicare at age 65. There’s a “Medicare Wellness Test” that doctors are encouraged to give their patients, though it seems not all do....
Forum: USA Politics 20th March 2021, 05:05 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
Re: “...if that were Trump, The Trump haters on...

Re: “...if that were Trump, The Trump haters on here would have been all over it like a rash.”



Definitely yes.
Forum: USA Politics 19th March 2021, 03:13 PM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
I think I saw the winds were about 14 kts. Should...

I think I saw the winds were about 14 kts. Should have been no factor. Seems like a pretty lame excuse.
Forum: USA Politics 19th March 2021, 10:56 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
There's fresh video of Biden stumbling twice, and...

There's fresh video of Biden stumbling twice, and then falling on his way up the steps to Air Force One. Not a big deal, and possibly due to his recently sprained ankle.

Only worth mentioning...
Forum: USA Politics 16th March 2021, 05:18 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
As far as racist, we did elect Obama, so there’s...

As far as racist, we did elect Obama, so there’s that.

As far as misogynistic, that’s possible, but I think selecting a woman VP as a running mate was likely a net positive. And more than 50% of...
Forum: USA Politics 15th March 2021, 05:44 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
One can never know, but Biden strikes me as the...

One can never know, but Biden strikes me as the kind of man who would voluntarily and gracefully step down if and when real cognitive impairment reared it’s ugly head. I think the 25th Amendment is...
Forum: USA Politics 13th March 2021, 03:50 PM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
“There are some who call him.....Tim!” And,...

“There are some who call him.....Tim!”

And, more on point, I just now couldn’t remember his last name for the life of me, which I know like my own. Maybe at 71 that’s par for the course. I guess...
Forum: USA Politics 13th March 2021, 05:51 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
Can you prove they weren’t? I know I may be...

Can you prove they weren’t?

I know I may be treading on thin ice here, but Caroline13’s posting style is highly reminiscent of a prior member’s. Just an observation, not an accusation.
Forum: USA Politics 12th March 2021, 05:43 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
Probably for the best.

Probably for the best.
Forum: USA Politics 10th March 2021, 08:05 PM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
And where did he find all those HOT nurses??? :D

And where did he find all those HOT nurses??? :D
Forum: USA Politics 7th March 2021, 07:09 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
“ Not a single Republican in Congress voted for...

“ Not a single Republican in Congress voted for the rescue package now headed for final approval in the House and a signature from Mr. Biden, as they angrily denounced the legislation and the way in...
Forum: USA Politics 4th March 2021, 06:02 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
That’s not surprising - the 2020 Republican...

That’s not surprising - the 2020 Republican Convention did not even put forward a party platform, something an informed voter can usually contrast with the Democratic platform, and weigh one against...
Forum: USA Politics 2nd March 2021, 02:26 PM
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Views: 274,130
Posted By Fast Eddie B
When will the Democrats realize they're in the...

When will the Democrats realize they're in the majority and start acting that way?
Forum: USA Politics 20th February 2021, 11:42 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
The point of my analogy was not to equate college...

The point of my analogy was not to equate college debt with slavery. That would be ridiculous.

The point was to show that one should not begrudge others for getting a benefit “for free” that you...
Forum: USA Politics 20th February 2021, 06:50 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
Not to say emotions are necessarily logical, but...

Not to say emotions are necessarily logical, but I sense some sort of fallacy that I can’t put my finger on.

Imagine someone had been a slave, and worked hard to buy their way out of servitude...
Forum: USA Politics 7th February 2021, 06:15 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
Never underestimate the ability of Democrats to...

Never underestimate the ability of Democrats to blow an opportunity.

That said, means testing does make some sense. Get the money to people who need it. That would allow the logic: not giving...
Forum: USA Politics 4th February 2021, 09:57 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
I sure got the impression they were talking about...

I sure got the impression they were talking about the upcoming vote, but if you’re sure, I’ll yield on that point.
Forum: USA Politics 4th February 2021, 08:11 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
I think CNN just said it’s a secret ballot, where...

I think CNN just said it’s a secret ballot, where Representatives don’t have to publicly acknowledge their vote one way or the other. That would certainly free up any Republicans with consciences to...
Forum: USA Politics 3rd February 2021, 08:48 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
Sssshhhhhh... Or pretty soon everybody’s...

Sssshhhhhh...

Or pretty soon everybody’s going to want one!
Forum: USA Politics 2nd February 2021, 07:41 PM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
I agree. I think what we had as policy was...

I agree.

I think what we had as policy was “The cruelty is the point”, as part of an anti-immigrant stance and to discourage immigrants from even trying to come to the U.S.

I think Biden truly...
Forum: USA Politics 31st January 2021, 07:26 PM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
He allegedly signed 17 on his first day. Q...

He allegedly signed 17 on his first day.

Q is the 17th letter in the alphabet.

Coincidence?


Seriously, this was mentioned on CNN as a theory that Biden is in on the QAnon deal and was...
Forum: USA Politics 26th January 2021, 06:02 AM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
A friend of mine sent me this from Israel, which...

A friend of mine sent me this from Israel, which I framed:

https://live.staticflickr.com/1638/26288865740_fa6dbbb8d3.jpg
Forum: USA Politics 25th January 2021, 03:44 PM
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Views: 274,130
Posted By Fast Eddie B
I see that that is not the case. From Daniel...

I see that that is not the case.

From Daniel Dale:

“This viral claim is wrong. The President's watch was a Christmas gift from the First Lady.

This is a trivial one - I hope it is my last...
Forum: USA Politics 25th January 2021, 12:26 PM
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Posted By Fast Eddie B
Exactly. Tempest, meet Teapot.

Exactly. Tempest, meet Teapot.
Forum: USA Politics 25th January 2021, 10:08 AM
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Views: 274,130
Posted By Fast Eddie B
The whole Rolex thing is idiotic on its face. ...

The whole Rolex thing is idiotic on its face.

I did see a mention that the watch belonged to his dead son, Beau, and he wears it in his honor. Have to verify that’s the case.
Forum: USA Politics 22nd January 2021, 07:52 AM
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Views: 274,130
Posted By Fast Eddie B
Just popped up on my Twitter feed. “Joe...

Just popped up on my Twitter feed.

“Joe Biden is the worst president in history and he’s turning my dog into a socialist”...
...
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