Let's pretend for one moment that he does die before the election, just for the funsies. What happens then? Will the nomination revert to option number 2, aka Bernie Sanders? Or will his running mate automatically replace him just the way Vice-President is supposted to step in after the Big Man in the White House chokes on a piece of matzo? Does he even have a running mate yet?
US Joe Biden News Megathread - The Other Biden Derangement Syndrome Thread (with a side order of Fauci Derangement Syndrome)
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Who woulda thunk that pushing for FDR/LBJ-tier social engineering legislation without either the FDR/LBJ-tier electoral mandate or Congressional majorities wouldn't work out?Ver archivo adjunto 2812602
Manchin says he 'cannot vote' for Build Back Better: 'I've done everything humanly possible'
Sen. Joe Manchin, declared Sunday that there is no way he can support the massive social spending bill known as the Build Back Better Act.www.foxnews.com
Hahahahaha get fucked Biden, Merry Christmas from the Mountaineer state you sack of shit
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IIRC it was mentioned earlier in the thread, too. I think it originated when the ebola scare happened.
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Wait, I did it. I'm free, the usurious likes will finally let me return to society.
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I wish for the days of the Ebola scare.
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Things seemed simpler back in those days.
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I been vaccinated. But Seriously fuck you. I'm not going to be a douche like that
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I'm sure its been posted already but that recent Kamala Harris interview was something else....WOW!
I've seen some cringy shit in my day, but this takes the cake.
It goes to show that the Democrats have been softballed by the media for so long that they can't handle even the slightest question that is outside of their comfort zone.
I've seen some cringy shit in my day, but this takes the cake.
It goes to show that the Democrats have been softballed by the media for so long that they can't handle even the slightest question that is outside of their comfort zone.
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AOC pushed back on Nancy Pelosi's stance against banning congressional stock-trading: 'We write major policy and have access to sensitive information'
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In a series of tweets on Friday evening, Ocasio-Cortez reiterated her prior opposition to members trading individual stock while in office, writing that the practice is inappropriate when members "write major policy and have access to sensitive information."
Earlier this week, Insider's "Conflicted Congress" investigation identified the myriad ways members of the US House and Senate have undermined their own ethical standards, skirted consequences, and, as Insider's Dave Levinthal reported, blinded Americans to the many moments when lawmakers' personal finances clash with their public duties.
The investigation revealed that 15 lawmakers tasked with shaping US defense policy actively invest in military contractors, over a dozen environmentally-minded Democrats invest in fossil fuel companies or other corporations with concerning environmental track records, and many members regularly chide "the media" but personally pour their money into at least one of the nation's largest news media or social media companies, including Facebook, Twitter, Comcast, Disney, and the New York Times Co.
Ocasio-Cortez pointed to other ways in which members could still invest without running into conflicts of interest, including thrift savings plans or index funds. Ocasio-Cortez has previously co-sponsored a bill to ban the practice, while several members of Congress have touted "blind trusts" as another avenue to avoid ethical quandaries.
The New York lawmaker went on to tie congressional stock-trading to the issue of inadequate compensation for members of Congress, writing that they will vote against increasing pay for members and staffers alike in the name of "fiscal responsibility" only to "compensate by engaging in this highly questionable trading."
"It incentivizes this bad behavior," she added.
While members of Congress aren't exactly strapped — both senators and House members make at least $174,000 per year — Ocasio-Cortez pointed out that the job comes with unique burdens as well.
"Many don't know it requires paying 2 rents," she wrote. She went on to say that members of congress are "trading stock to make up for" not being compensated enough to do the job without engaging in ethically dubious practices.
That same logic also applies to high-level congressional staffers, who are often privy to the same sensitive, privileged information as their bosses. Earlier this year, Insider examined the issue of inadequate pay for congressional staffers, including how many are forced into taking second jobs to make up for it.
All of this comes in the wake of Insider's own five-month "Conflicted Congress" investigation, which has found that dozens of members of congress have violated the insider-trading prevention law known as the "Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge" (STOCK) Act, which requires timely disclosure of these stock trades.
Insider also found that at least 182 senior congressional staffers violated that law. And just this week, Insider identified 2 more Democrats in Congress who have failed to properly comply with the STOCK Act.
'It cannot be a perk of the job'
Pelosi made headlines on Wednesday after Insider asked her whether she would support banning members of Congress and their spouses from trading individual stock while serving in Congress.
"We are a free-market economy. They should be able to participate in that," she responded, rejecting the idea. She also said that she had not heard of Insider's investigation.
Pelosi's husband, investor Paul Pelosi, frequently trades significant numbers of stocks. With her husband's assets considered, Pelosi ranks among the wealthiest members of Congress, an Insider analysis found.
"The speaker does not own any stocks," spokesman Drew Hamill told Insider on Wednesday. "As you can see from the required disclosures, with which the speaker fully cooperates, these transactions are marked 'SP' for spouse. The speaker has no prior knowledge or subsequent involvement in any transactions."
In addition to Ocasio-Cortez, Pelosi's remarks caught the ire of several members of her own caucus. Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey said that he "strongly" disagreed with the speaker, writing that "we need to show we serve the people, not our personal/political self-interest." Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia said that "it cannot be a perk of the job for Members to trade on access to information."
Ocasio-Cortez's fellow "Squad" member, Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York, said that members holding stock "fuels corporate interests" in congress.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, who has also introduced bills to ban stock-trading by members of Congress, told Insider on Tuesday that "the American people should never have to guess whether or not an elected official is advancing an issue or voting on a bill based on what's good for the country or what's good for their own personal financial interests."
- AOC pushed back on Pelosi after she rejected the idea of banning members of congress from owning stock.
- AOC says it should be banned because members "write major policy and have access to sensitive information."
- Insider recently found that 52 members of congress and 182 senior staffers have violated the STOCK Act.
In a series of tweets on Friday evening, Ocasio-Cortez reiterated her prior opposition to members trading individual stock while in office, writing that the practice is inappropriate when members "write major policy and have access to sensitive information."
Earlier this week, Insider's "Conflicted Congress" investigation identified the myriad ways members of the US House and Senate have undermined their own ethical standards, skirted consequences, and, as Insider's Dave Levinthal reported, blinded Americans to the many moments when lawmakers' personal finances clash with their public duties.
The investigation revealed that 15 lawmakers tasked with shaping US defense policy actively invest in military contractors, over a dozen environmentally-minded Democrats invest in fossil fuel companies or other corporations with concerning environmental track records, and many members regularly chide "the media" but personally pour their money into at least one of the nation's largest news media or social media companies, including Facebook, Twitter, Comcast, Disney, and the New York Times Co.
Ocasio-Cortez pointed to other ways in which members could still invest without running into conflicts of interest, including thrift savings plans or index funds. Ocasio-Cortez has previously co-sponsored a bill to ban the practice, while several members of Congress have touted "blind trusts" as another avenue to avoid ethical quandaries.
The New York lawmaker went on to tie congressional stock-trading to the issue of inadequate compensation for members of Congress, writing that they will vote against increasing pay for members and staffers alike in the name of "fiscal responsibility" only to "compensate by engaging in this highly questionable trading."
"It incentivizes this bad behavior," she added.
While members of Congress aren't exactly strapped — both senators and House members make at least $174,000 per year — Ocasio-Cortez pointed out that the job comes with unique burdens as well.
"Many don't know it requires paying 2 rents," she wrote. She went on to say that members of congress are "trading stock to make up for" not being compensated enough to do the job without engaging in ethically dubious practices.
That same logic also applies to high-level congressional staffers, who are often privy to the same sensitive, privileged information as their bosses. Earlier this year, Insider examined the issue of inadequate pay for congressional staffers, including how many are forced into taking second jobs to make up for it.
All of this comes in the wake of Insider's own five-month "Conflicted Congress" investigation, which has found that dozens of members of congress have violated the insider-trading prevention law known as the "Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge" (STOCK) Act, which requires timely disclosure of these stock trades.
Insider also found that at least 182 senior congressional staffers violated that law. And just this week, Insider identified 2 more Democrats in Congress who have failed to properly comply with the STOCK Act.
'It cannot be a perk of the job'
Pelosi made headlines on Wednesday after Insider asked her whether she would support banning members of Congress and their spouses from trading individual stock while serving in Congress.
"We are a free-market economy. They should be able to participate in that," she responded, rejecting the idea. She also said that she had not heard of Insider's investigation.
Pelosi's husband, investor Paul Pelosi, frequently trades significant numbers of stocks. With her husband's assets considered, Pelosi ranks among the wealthiest members of Congress, an Insider analysis found.
"The speaker does not own any stocks," spokesman Drew Hamill told Insider on Wednesday. "As you can see from the required disclosures, with which the speaker fully cooperates, these transactions are marked 'SP' for spouse. The speaker has no prior knowledge or subsequent involvement in any transactions."
In addition to Ocasio-Cortez, Pelosi's remarks caught the ire of several members of her own caucus. Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey said that he "strongly" disagreed with the speaker, writing that "we need to show we serve the people, not our personal/political self-interest." Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia said that "it cannot be a perk of the job for Members to trade on access to information."
Ocasio-Cortez's fellow "Squad" member, Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York, said that members holding stock "fuels corporate interests" in congress.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, who has also introduced bills to ban stock-trading by members of Congress, told Insider on Tuesday that "the American people should never have to guess whether or not an elected official is advancing an issue or voting on a bill based on what's good for the country or what's good for their own personal financial interests."
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I'm actually okay with this because it means I never have to associate with a branch covidian ever again. Employers nd contractors on the other hand...
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At this point, I'm wishing for actual Ebola to put things back in perspective
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I wish Ebola had been much worse because obviously people forgot what a real lethal virus looks like.
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I feel bad for Cali farmers, but if this kills every almond tree in the state it'll be worth.
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Remember all those Jews that violated the lockdown orders? Don’t think New York forgot…
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Yes. "Reaganism" isn't needed anymore in American politics because he accomplished what he set out to do. The USSR was defeated, the Berlin Wall fell, socialism was very literally dead in America for decades after his presidency. He changed the game of fiscal policy, no more top marginal tax rates of 90% as it was in the 60s and no Democratic president will ever reverse that. Unions can't take the piss like they used to.
GOP leaders learned the wrong lessons from him. Actually run on popular issues and do what you promise instead of talking the talk and stale issues from the 80s.
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I remember Cuomo's comment about forcibly closing the synagogues. Still the most based thing he's ever said.
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Have you seen Trump lately? The man's been hitting the gym, hard. He looks 20 years younger.
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Hahaha, holy shit, AOC is going after Pelosi's grift. Forget primarying or redistricting AOC, at this rate they're going to suicide her via two to the back of the head, Clinton style.
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Dear Fauxi:
I'm going to see my Momma this Christmas, whether you feel "comfortable" about it, or not. The pandemic is officially over, as far as I'm concerned. I hope you get all of the coal in your stocking this Christmas.
Fuck you,
A Very Pissed Off
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Godspeed. Don't let evil dictators tell you what to do.
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