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BobTheSubgenius

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50. Too often, those Nerf balls are an apt metaphor for Democratic response.

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Thu Nov 12, 2020, 12:31 PM

Nov 2020

Democrats are so focused on appearing reasonable and calm that they often bring Nerf balls to a gunfight.

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KELLY O'DONNELL. I am now throwing nerf balls at the TV. This person says we have [View all] Demsrule86 Nov 2020 OP

The remote works pretty well Sherman A1 Nov 2020 #1

But throwing things is deeply satisfying... Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #21

I may need to get me drmeow Nov 2020 #98

Right...yelling at the TV while throwing balls...really hits the sweet spot. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #103

He should exit how others who lost an election have .. CatMor Nov 2020 #2

Why does he need a 'special' exit which is what she said? Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #22

Because hes the Snowflake Avatar. Volaris Nov 2020 #56

Wah wah ...poor little baby...kick his carcass down Pennsylvania avenue. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #57

I'm on my phone so I cant repost it, but see if you can search DU for the Volaris Nov 2020 #63

I saw it...it was hilarious...I saved it. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #104

This one of them? Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2020 #113

No; search DU for Michael Rapaport, it's in here somewhere... Volaris Nov 2020 #121

'Cause she's full of shite! Tell Cha Nov 2020 #99

Yeah today was not a good day for Herr Trump...people came out and said he lost...not enough Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #105

Good on the CNN Doctor.. instead Cha Nov 2020 #114

Are you one of those who don't understand who this creature is? fwvinson Nov 2020 #47

We won actually. And the poster said what should happen and is correct. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #58

Maybe he can't grow a beard. JohnnyRingo Nov 2020 #48

Hahah...right you are. Nice to see you! Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #59

Kelly O'Donnell jcgoldie Nov 2020 #3

+1 n/t Spazito Nov 2020 #6

Is she the one who isn't a witch that ran for Biden's seat? nt sweetloukillbot Nov 2020 #7

no obamanut2012 Nov 2020 #8

She's a political journalist Rorey Nov 2020 #9

Not a witch? She turned me into a NEWT! (nt) mr_lebowski Nov 2020 #11

Did you get better? n/t Laelth Nov 2020 #15

Well, yeah ... but she has got a wart! nt mr_lebowski Nov 2020 #18

Does she float, though? nt Grasswire2 Nov 2020 #100

Not sure if she weighs the same as a duck ... but we did build a bridge outta her! nt mr_lebowski Nov 2020 #101

Too funny...haha Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #36

Christine O'Donnell. No relation. tanyev Nov 2020 #13

Christine O'Donnell went after Biden with the idea he made some inappropriate comment Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #111

Christine O'Donnell is totally not a witch IronLionZion Nov 2020 #45

As crazy as she was, DeeDeeNY Nov 2020 #54

Agreed. But she was backed by Tea Party as the more conservative candidate in GOP primaries IronLionZion Nov 2020 #81

True DeeDeeNY Nov 2020 #89

She went on Bill Maher's show and said some truly crazy stuff... Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #110

Yes. Disgustingly so. hlthe2b Nov 2020 #12

I can't stand her honestly. She was really feeling his pain. It was palpable. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #23

100% correct. Snackshack Nov 2020 #49

THIS malaise Nov 2020 #53

Yes she has...and I think she did it with the GOP when Obama was president also. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #107

I think they need to quit talking about it so much Rorey Nov 2020 #4

+1000. Yes he is a classless bore...and I don't care if they drag his ass out of the White House. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #24

Kelly O'Donnell is not street smart. madaboutharry Nov 2020 #5

I have not seen much of her lately. I wonder how she even got this job. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #25

She has been Rebl2 Nov 2020 #44

I know. I never liked her. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #68

Exiting the White House shackled, and being led by burly men would be a 'new way' ... mr_lebowski Nov 2020 #10

I love that...it would be fitting for the murderer in chief who has killed 250,000 Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #27

I've never taken to her.... Upthevibe Nov 2020 #14

Definitely. Duppers Nov 2020 #26

She is always about the the both 'siderism'. And she is trying to make Trump sympathetic which Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #30

She has been doing that for years...Dems must bend over backwards while th GOP gets Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #69

Is she the one on MSNBC? LiberalFighter Nov 2020 #16

Yes she is older and red haired. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #31

k. I don't like her. She is smug and puts in her own opinion. LiberalFighter Nov 2020 #85

Yup...she is a Trumper ...almost seems shocked he lost. And the give him time to come to terms Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #93

Nope MustLoveBeagles Nov 2020 #115

Maybe she can be the greeter ... GeorgeGist Nov 2020 #17

😂 Duppers Nov 2020 #28

She would be more useful in that job than the one she has. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #32

While cleaning house while W was president, I was listening Hortensis Nov 2020 #19

She has to be a Republican. And that is an interesting story... She really feels sorry for Trump. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #33

Hmm. Now I'm curious. :) Katie Tur? She became famous Hortensis Nov 2020 #41

Yes it was Katy Tur...could not think of her name...maybe his looks got to her...don't remember Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #80

Do you mean Casey Wilson? FakeNoose Nov 2020 #51

No it was Katy Tur...and I have not seen it repeated to be fair. As I told Jackie, this was a Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #82

:) Reminds me of that "You've Got Mail" TV interview scene. nt Hortensis Nov 2020 #87

I don't care about Trump's feelings. He certainly never cared about any of ours. Lonestarblue Nov 2020 #20

The Republican Senate and those in his cabinet are playing with fire leaving Trump in office Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #34

Pence Will Never Cross Trump NonPC Nov 2020 #38

Considering that his presidency is mostly thousands of tweets, his library can be in cloud storage. Lonestarblue Nov 2020 #52

I think Kasie Hunt and Halle Jackson had crushes Polly Hennessey Nov 2020 #42

I agree...Paul Ryan was a POS but he certainly worked out and if he wasn't a jerk would be Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #102

DRAG HIM OUT! Then Lock Him Up! After a speedy trial of course.. Evolve Dammit Nov 2020 #29

I hope he is locked up and the entire criminal family is brought down. They must be stopped from Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #35

Amen Evolve Dammit Nov 2020 #118

She is a Trumper Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #37

I agree. She isn't on as much...but any appearance is to much for me. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #60

Just like Michael Rapaort says...ZIP TIES. nt Baltimike Nov 2020 #39

Sure, we may need them....I could see him locking himself in the bunker and refusing to leave. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #62

watch this if you can stand cussing. It's hysterical LOLOL!!! Baltimike Nov 2020 #88

I loved that it was hysterical and I live in the Mid West...we all have potty mouths. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #94

Here's a new way for him to exit... JHB Nov 2020 #40

Maybe Putin could help with that. After all Trump lost so he isn't useful anymore. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #64

I was thinking more the "It's a Wonderful Life" line... JHB Nov 2020 #75

True that... I love It's a wonderful life... Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #95

Shoot him out of a cannon, like in the circus. LuckyCharms Nov 2020 #43

That would work for me... Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #66

Do it like this JohnnyRingo Nov 2020 #46

That makes me smile. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #96

Too often, those Nerf balls are an apt metaphor for Democratic response. BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #50

No, just like throwing things...as a young teacher way back when I once threw an eraser Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #67

The GOP has to figure it out BainsBane Nov 2020 #55

And while we wait for them, our entire country is put at risk from Covid, terrorism... Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #83

What I think he will do. llmart Nov 2020 #61

I hope so...really sick of him. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #70

I've been sick of him since the 70's. llmart Nov 2020 #76

He practically bankrupted a nice family who's kid I played with...they had to mortgage their house. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #97

utterly fucking ridiculous. carry his ass out. spanone Nov 2020 #65

We have no president. And the Repubicans are supporting this. I never liked any of them but Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #72

Show him the same compassion Soxfan58 Nov 2020 #71

Thousands of Americans dead...and he squats in the White House and does nothing. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #73

Hope you don't mind lillypaddle Nov 2020 #74

No I don't mine... thank you...that is an honor! Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #78

We don't have to provide him shit. He needs to GET OUT. nt iluvtennis Nov 2020 #77

He sits in the White House allowing people to die. When this is over...he needs dragged out Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #79

Ditto. nt iluvtennis Nov 2020 #84

Glad I didn't hear it. I don't have nerf balls, but a well-placed mug would have done in the TV. Vinca Nov 2020 #86

All this poor little Trump shit makes me want to throw up...Dana Bash isn't much better. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #91

She is always so concerned of Republican feelings. halfulglas Nov 2020 #90

I don't like her either. I hate those who pretend to be fair but are really playing for the other Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #92

If you have been dying to buy that new tv, a brick works better than nerf balls. nt Blue_true Nov 2020 #106

Are you kidding Hubs loves this Tv more than me...sort of joking. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #108

I Faux pas Nov 2020 #109

cut his cable or take away his tanning bed Skittles Nov 2020 #112

Yup...he squats in the White House doing nothing but watch TV and golf...nursing his self inflicted Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #119

Hmm... Mike Nelson Nov 2020 #116

She would be much happier on Fox for sure. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #120

helicopter, limo, taxi, handcuffs, straight jacket eShirl Nov 2020 #117