#11 Facts state facts...

#9 Yeah. The facts presented.

For example, two of the "facts" presented would seem to indicate that the voters in Georgia should not vote for Ossoff this November (too AIPAC), and the voters in Georgia shouldn't have voted for Raphael Warnock last election (also, too AIPAC).

One is left with the only conclusion that Caius Marcius Coriolanus wishes that Herschel Walker had defeated Warnock in 2022...

#5 "I think that those folk give a good reason why the Democrats should not be so giddy about the mid-term elections."

100% correct.

"I also think that their opinions and views they express here have been helpful for me to learn."

Perhaps.

But, take for example their favorite whipping boy, the dreaded DNC: The Democratic National Committee.

To hear them tell it, all of the faults of the country are not Trump or MAGA or the Republican Party.

Nope.

To hear them tell it, all of the faults of the country are 100% on the "DNC" and, of course, AIPAC (natch).

But, will they ever acknowledge these facts about their deraded DNC

Zohran Mamdani is a member of the Democratic National Committee. (the "dreaded" "DNC")

Xavier Becerra is a member of the Democratic National Committee (the "dreaded" "DNC")

#62 "Tariffs? They sounded tough, but in practice they've backfired more than they've helped."

Posted by:

#1 Agreed, Lamp.

Democrats have three (3) enemies this November:

1. Overconfidence;

2. A Trump/GOP "October surprise"; and,

3. Internecine warriors.

Can't do --- about #2.

As for #3, I can understand these posters intent on destroying the Democratic Party:

shrimptacodan
fortfisher
oneironaut
scotts
robson
sheepleschism
visitor_
bellringer
lfthndthrds
thebull

I can understand why those people would want to cripple/damage/destroy the Democratic Party.

But, what is the motivation of these people...

ClownShack
SpeakSoftly
Caius Marcius Coriolanus

With "friends" like these ...

snip ...

Also sharing this interview we did with Democratic National Committee (the dreaded DNC member) Maine Chair Dingman last November right after Maine Dems - with this community's support - defeated a terrible GOP ballot initiative that would have restricted voting this November

#52 "Whataboutism....the only play liberals have anymore."

So says the representative of the party that controls the US House, the US Senate, the Oval Office, and 2/3rds of SCOTUS.

Woe is you...

... right, bi boi?

#48 "No you didn't read that, bell boi."

Don Rickles was famous for his "Mr. Warmth" persona, where he would brutally, yet lovingly, roast celebrities regarding their marriages, ages, and personal lives.

Here are a few notable examples of Rickles' "May-December" (large age gap) or marriage-related jokes from his roasts:

To Frank Sinatra & Mia Farrow: While referencing Frank Sinatra's marriage to the much younger Mia Farrow, Rickles often joked about the age difference, implying Frank needed to keep up.

To Johnny Carson: When Johnny Carson was married to his much younger third wife, Joanna Holland, Rickles frequently teased him, saying, "Johnny, she doesn't want your money... she wants your life!".

Roasting Barbra Streisand: In a 1960s roast, Rickles joked about her rapid rise to fame and public perception, often telling her, "You're a dummy... and now everyone's schmeckling [messing with] her," in his signature absurd, non-PC style.The "Pretty Girl" Routine: Rickles would often brag about being with a very young, beautiful woman in the front row, only to immediately yell, "Frank [Sinatra], not now! Can't you see I'm with somebody!" to turn the joke back on his own, often older, reputation.Rickles often joked that his own wife, Barbara, was younger and trying to keep up with him, playing on the theme that he was the "old, tired" one.

#40 "His joke was inappropriate regardless how to want to look at it."

Don Rickles was famous for his "Mr. Warmth" persona, where he would brutally, yet lovingly, roast celebrities regarding their marriages, ages, and personal lives.

Here are a few notable examples of Rickles' "May-December" (large age gap) or marriage-related jokes from his roasts:

To Frank Sinatra & Mia Farrow: While referencing Frank Sinatra's marriage to the much younger Mia Farrow, Rickles often joked about the age difference, implying Frank needed to keep up.

To Johnny Carson: When Johnny Carson was married to his much younger third wife, Joanna Holland, Rickles frequently teased him, saying, "Johnny, she doesn't want your money... she wants your life!".

Roasting Barbra Streisand: In a 1960s roast, Rickles joked about her rapid rise to fame and public perception, often telling her, "You're a dummy... and now everyone's schmeckling [messing with] her," in his signature absurd, non-PC style.

The "Pretty Girl" Routine: Rickles would often brag about being with a very young, beautiful woman in the front row, only to immediately yell, "Frank [Sinatra], not now! Can't you see I'm with somebody!" to turn the joke back on his own, often older, reputation.Rickles often joked that his own wife, Barbara, was younger and trying to keep up with him, playing on the theme that he was the "old, tired" one.

#40 If you don't see this as suggesting a Trump assassination, you are an ignorant fool with manure for brains.

So says the guzzler ...

#25 Morris, you are really good people.

Thank you for your posts here.

#12 ...beat the ---- out of a Trump effigy."

Oh? Beating the --- out of an inanimate object?

"The back says "do unto others as you would have done to you!" ....."

Are you advocating that inanimate objects, such as effigies, start fighting back?

#6 What about those of us who are ignostics?

#42 Rudy Giuliani was leading the polling of R's at this time.

Wes Clark was leading the polling of D's at the time.

Paul Tsongas was leading the polling of D's at this time.

Gary Hart was leading the polling of D's at this time.

Get back to me when such polls serve as anything more than cautionary tales.

Posted by Corky at 2026-05-01 06:52 PM

Has anyone else seen a thread/the entire Retort silent for over an hour on a Friday evening?

#37 An inspiration, my dear friend Dutch46!

Perhaps we can give STD ...

#6 In a way, Left Hind Turds has accidentally stumbled on the success of the American military-industrial-complex:

Have "defense" production - of whatever flavor or variety - in all 435 Congressional districts and, therefore, all 50 states.

From direct grants/salaries to adjunct businesses and, finally, support infrastructure (hospitals, restaurants, car lots, barbers ....).

'Tis genius ...

#7 I wish I had but more than a single Newsworthy flag for this excellent post.

#199 Flag:

#196 I provide both the quote and the direct citation.

Or are you trying the Donald John "believe me not your lying eyes" Trump "technique," Clown?

#194 2016? How about 2024?

Live in the now, Clown.

Now, WTF are you here and not here:

#192 Perhaps.

Barney Frank warns Democrats to stay away from that which is "beyond what's politically acceptable."

#189 Oh? The majority of voters did just that, Clown.

Or are you one of those people who believes in election integrity only when you win?