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#4911 Re: The Garden » 2016 Presidential Election Thread » 532 weeks ago
Question to the democrats/independents here....
In an alternate universe of 2016 and Reagan entered the race with the country in the current shape its in.....would you vote for him?
Oh geez....ya know....this is a tough one James....
I was born in the midst of the Reagan era....but I do have concerns....
First, I do not believe that the president has that much control over the economy....I do believe their reactions to the "good times" and the "bad times" yield consequences decades beyond their respective eras.
Things I give him credit for (as I would give any president).....
1) Any president who actually tries to compromise with the minority party is a true leader to me. Those who do not actually cause their own parties' long term harm. Obama did this.
2) He had the balls and the chance to implement a tax policy that was an immediate catalyst for growth. Which it was....but the long term consequences were unintended at best....I've been reading lately that, ironically, the 1964 Republican nominee started this wave in motion. At the moment, I cannot recall his name....but I watched his speech on TV the other night. Honestly, makes me feel this whole thing is cyclical....but I digress.... Maybe Bernie could have the same effect? Coincidentally, the last Republican to lose in an extreme way....so in about a decade we'll have the next Nixon?
3) Almost everyone looks back on the 1980s quite fondly.....I must admit.....it appears to be a decade bursting with creativity artistically. I will forever be grateful for that 
My criticisms:
1) The economic policy he implemented was short sighted....most economists agree that there are times to raise taxes....the economy is booming....eventually the private sector is flooded with currency that was once controlled by the government. Eventually, even saturated. Then shit occurs in the private sector that is every bit as corrupt as the communists. Sub-cultures form that are every bit as destructive as any repressive government. Problem? Conservatives herald corruption in the private sector and scream from the mountain tops when it comes from government. An unfortunate blind spot....
2) I cannot reconcile this idea that deficit spending, tax cuts, and defense spending is a conservative idea. Reagan won the elections convincingly, only to engage in policies that are the opposite of what we were supposed to expect based on what he said. A big reason I bring this up is, Republicans are constantly guilty of accusing Dems of doing this....when in fact, Reagan did the same thing. It's a policy that yielded great results for him and his era....but an hypocrisy that I do not yet forgive or forget. Especially in these times when I've witnessed the Republicans engage in 8 consecutive years worth of tantrums that resulted in federal government shut downs, down grades in government credit ratings and normal, regular people suffering. The Repubs have shown me over the last 8 years that they stand for nothing.
Off the cuff....those are some of my thoughts....
#4912 Re: The Garden » 2016 Presidential Election Thread » 532 weeks ago
It's over. When a candidate is already speaking in such terms, they're not even trying to win but instead wanting to just hurry up and lose.
Donald Trump told CNBC on Thursday he will either win with his frank and uncensored style of campaigning or
enjoy a "very, very nice long vacation."Republicans have long hoped Trump will pivot on his behavior, but in the "Squawk Box" interview, he said:
"I'm a truth teller. All I do is tell the truth. And if at the end of 90 days, I've fallen short because I'm somewhat
politically correct even though I'm supposed to be the smart one and even though I'm supposed to have a lot of
good ideas, it's OK. I go back to a very good way of life."http://www.cnbc.com/2016/08/11/gop-pres … trump.html
Today's gaffe was claiming Obama is the founder of ISIS.
What's tomorrow's gaffe? Claiming Hillary was the second gunman on the grassy knoll?'
He's intentionally tanking the election.
I have thought that for a long time now....I think Trump got what he wanted out of all of this...he never had any intention of winning. This gives him more notoriety, makes him relevant again for when he goes back to private life. Can you imagine the next reality show he's a part of?
I've only been eligible to vote since the Kerry/Bush election...and I've never voted Republican....but he really that party serious harm. Maybe this is what the needed....and undeniable reset button.
#4913 Re: The Garden » 2016 Presidential Election Thread » 532 weeks ago
Simplistic point of view. Hilarious. You dream of having half of the intelligence I have. Someone in love with Hillary thinks I'm simplistic. Classic. Thanks for the laugh. Really.
You're starting to sound like Trump.
#4914 Re: Guns N' Roses » On this day in 1988... » 532 weeks ago
Good album for it`s time but overrated as shit Nighrain, Brownstone, SCOM and RQ are songs I would call " great", Jungle, Easy and PC are catchy, the rest ranges from mediocre to completely forgettable.
I only knew one person who has ever said something like this and he was a HUGE Nirvana/Cobain fan.
I have to ask if appetite doesn't do it for you 1) what does? 2) why are you here?
Hard choice Loften, I also chose it's so easy in part bc of the unreleased video and that amazing intro that makes you want to smash something.
#4915 Re: The Garden » Awkward story » 532 weeks ago
It would be hilarious if it was a misspell or autocorrect and the whole thing was a misunderstanding.
#4916 Re: The Garden » 2016 Presidential Election Thread » 533 weeks ago
misterID wrote:monkeychow wrote:I think the thing that offended people wasn't that she was a white woman who felt sorry for a black person
It was that the same message also included a photography of her drinking wine, in a sexy bikini, on a yacht in the ocean.
So it's like in the same message where she purports to feel for others she couldn't resist a chance to demonstrate visually how much wealth and sex appeal she has!
Imagine if you posted a bereavement card to me to sympathise about my dead relative but included a shot of you flexing your new gym muscles kicking back in your ferrari. What is out of touch was the social appropriateness of instragram-style self promotion during a social/political uproar.
That's a dumb reason for people to be offended and a big reason social media is the septic tank of humanity, meant for sanctimonious, asshat losers who feel they have a level of power at their slimy little fingertips. They're upset over the "context" of a fucking actresses tweet? Jesus H. Christ.
Justin Timberlake was even more disgusting. Jesse Williams went on an anti white racist rant (yes, racist, his poor mother), basically calling us all evil whitey assholes. I do wonder about his feelings on Jews...Justin actually applauded his speech, a big mistake for a myriad of reasons, and he was attacked by vapid, wannabe activists for ripping off black artists. So...what music are we allowed to like, to be inspired by and to perform? Fuck them in their fake ass, no talent, no contribution to soceity or their race, self absorbed selves. Fuck them in the ear. They have no fucking problem taking all that money from white kids, do they?
Yeah its like monkey and all the others outraged expected her to pour out her champagne, pour herself a cup of milk, put some pants on, and head back to shore to tweet her opinions on that tragedy.
All she did was speak her mind on the subject....where she is at while doing it is irrelevant. When black actors/singers were outraged by that shooting and commented, did they go to some dark alley in Compton to tweet their thoughts? No, they did it from their mansions and most of them have a shit load more money than Mischa.
As far as I'm concerned fuck em all...we never asked for or wanted their opinions or condolences. I tell you one thing...I don't have time to share 99 percent of my opinions. Those who have the time must be living a luxury.
As for people tweeting out condolences - I have an extra special fuck you for that crowd.
#4917 Re: The Garden » 2016 Presidential Election Thread » 533 weeks ago
Randall, Mole....try this thought on for size see how it fits you....
It's a relatively simple idea, but I think it has some traction.
Let me take you to my home state of Wisconsin (I now live in Illinois). In Wisconsin, they elected Scott Walker around 2010. He was elected essentially over emotions. I consider them to be very negative emotions. He said it himself, he used "divide and conquer" politics in his campaign and legislative decisions.
After talking to some folks that supported him, I found that they were much more motivated to "hurt them" than help themselves.
Now I can't say who "them" was established to be. It was a bit of a slight of hand trick. Walker had convinced enough people that someone was getting more than their fair share and of course this had to end.
This negativity and anger towards Wisconsinites from other Wiscosinites really picked up steam over the past half-decade. Now, in 2016, Wisconsin is suffering from a near 1 billion dollar deficit in its budget. This is far worse than Walkers predecessor who saw Wisconsin through 2008 and 2009.
I guess I wonder though if any economic or political philosophy can truly survive when it required so much anger and negativity to implement in the first place. It sure is entertaining during campaign season, but when it really counts and we need a governor, it hardly serves anyone.
#4918 Re: The Garden » 2016 Presidential Election Thread » 533 weeks ago
Cramer wrote:Neither one of you are paying attention to what is happening right now. This is not about the DNC. This is not about what the Khans may or may no believe about gay marriage. This is not about the NFL publicly stating that Trump is lying again. This is not about the GOP primaries (which polling showed conclusively that he would win btw.)
This is about Trump's campaign starting to fall apart. Trump's demagoguery is finally coming back to bite him on the ass. Prominent Republicans are beginning to endorse Hillary Clinton. They're calling Trump out for his dangerous rhetoric and will do anything they can to stop him. A new poll (from an A rated polling group) from Georgia...GEORGIA has him in a dead heat with Hillary. Trump's GOP convention made him less likable in the eyes of Americans. On and on...you're welcome to pivot to something else, but you'd only be shielding yourselves from the truth.
The true battleground states have it dead even or a point or two. He was actually ahead in Florida the last poll I saw. All your ranting and you haven't once explained why Hillary is a better candidate or excuse all of her lies and anti-progressive positions. Obama's brother is voting for Trump. Does that mean anything? FUCK NO IT DOESN'T. I don't care what some no name congressman from nowhere, USA is supporting. You're trying to pretend like there's some GOP exodus for Clinton, yet how many people that voted for Obama in 08 and 12 are now going for Trump. You ignore that aspect and think because some actor or no name congressmen endorsed Clinton, it has some meaning. Who are these "prominent" Republicans. Did you even know who they were before MSNBC or Huff Po ran an article?
I'm not backing Trump. I've said that 100 times here and on your forum. But this hypocrisy you and others have when it comes to the history of lies with Clinton and all of her deception, yet all you want to focus on is the dumb shit Trump says.
Fuck Kahn. He sacrificed shit for his country and his sons actions reflect on him no more than his father's actions reflect on him. You guys want to prance out victims to silence any discussion on issues because you know immigration is a loser. You're scared to death that when Hillary is forced to face her comments and actions, she won't be able to run backstage and converse with her advisers. Maybe she can just decline to answer every question she doesn't like.
Have a fucking backbone. Either admit you give a fuck about transparency and electing a competent person who isn't the definition of corruption, or back Jill Stein or some other 3rd party candidate. Your constant attacks on Trump while a refusal to acknowledge any of the numerous faults of Clinton is telling. You're a cheerleader and Clinton could advocate 18th trimester abortions and you'd still support her.
This post went a bit far in my opinion. They both lie. You cannot point to one and not other. Hillary has done some questionable things and so has Trump.
I just assume they all lie. Paul Ryan used social security to get through college but now he condemns the program. John Edwards was a rising star in the Democratic Party and he did some outlandish things morally and should never hold higher office ever again.
Randall, it does appear that you support Trump. I don't buy your comments to the contrary. For god sake, all I ask is that they hold both candidates to the same standard. It seems like every election gets worse. What do we all even base our votes on anymore? Who we hate less?
The American voter has become so fickle.
#4919 Re: Guns N' Roses » Guns N' Roses tour to continue through 2017(and beyond) » 534 weeks ago
The somewhat negative posts on this thread are indicative of the somewhat abusive relationship we've had with this band.
Here the thing though, there are some many things going on right now (and have been going on for months now) that should lead you to believe we're not in the same pattern here.
1) The reunion
2) Taking the stage on time or even early
3) The amazing set list including coma, estranged and so many others
4) Absolutely no negative press about the shows, or individual band members themselves (except for that whole thing about Axl not liking his google pics)
5) Adler on stage with the band
6) We're what....a dozen shows into the tour and now they are announcing dates into next year (this could lead you to believe that they are earning the trust of promoters and management again)
You could add more to this list....but the point is that there is plenty of reason that things are different right now. My hope/guess is that when you start seeing VR songs in the set list that the band is building confidence and good will. My hope is that they can parlay this momentum into a snowball and then who knows what could happen.
#4920 Re: The Garden » Guitar basics » 536 weeks ago
Stew Mac is a great resource...but if the neck is starting to a twist then it might be time to find a new instrument...thats a bit beyond my skill or knowledge...I'd take the guitar to a local guitar centre type of guitar shoplayer and have them look at it
For electric guitars I taught myself a bunch of stuff for basic maintenance...basically I unknowlingly fucked up the setup on my guitar when changing strings...I brought it into Long & McQuade in Canada and I hated the setup I got back
From there I researched and learned how to do my own basic setups...intonation, action, neck relief, pickup swaps, wiring etc etc
After spending some time, I picked up a Gibson with an Austin neck. Picked up a sweet practice amp....almost makes me sound pro sometimes.
I'm having trouble with the puck up settings - treble vs rhythm or both.
I don't know if I like the sound I get so far with the treble. Am I doing something wrong? Rhythm pick ups make me cum in my pants.
