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[–]Zapped 7 insightful - 3 fun7 insightful - 2 fun8 insightful - 3 fun -  (9 children)

I didn't hear her call for drone strikes on anyone, but it was strange that she prefaced the argument of convicting Trump of impeachment with drone strikes against American citizens, when one should have nothing to do with the other. Keep in mind that this is Nicole Wallace who is speaking.

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    [–]Zapped 6 insightful - 3 fun6 insightful - 2 fun7 insightful - 3 fun -  (7 children)

    Oh, no. I agree with you that she's part of the group slowly dipping their feet into the water of calling for it, but overreaching on a claim (title of the post) can drive a wedge between you and those you wish to inform or persuade. There have been plenty of people who have directly called for incarceration or even death to people not toeing the party line, but I did not hear it in this clip. It seems like she was trying to rationalize enough to call Senator McConnell a hypocrite.

    [–]MythOfPrivilege 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

    Once they get comfortable with that roundabout rhetoric they'll start directly calling for it.

    [–]insta 3 insightful - 3 fun3 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 3 fun -  (5 children)

    can drive a wedge between you and those you wish to inform or persuade.

    I think we've long since reached a point of saturation in terms of convincing people of the problems with the media. At this point you either sympathize with that argument or you're the totally okay with it being pushed because it benefits your side.

    [–]JasonCarswell 4 insightful - 3 fun4 insightful - 2 fun5 insightful - 3 fun -  (4 children)

    Semi-related:

    After 31 years of owning the house in which I rent, my landlady is selling because the market is HOT!!! Today was Day 2 of 3 open houses to show off the 4 apartments and property.

    I NEVER miss an opportunity to explain my unconventional place and plans which leads me to my personal story in a nutshell, along with expounding on the lockdown scamdemic, looming /s/FoodCrises and other "conspiracies" - thus the need for basement year-round garden.

    The funny thing is, a year ago I think I would have run in to many more weird looks, however, I found that about 80% were in solid agreement (from micro head nodding to raised fists and "Keep up the good fight!"), and the other 20% were unreadable behind their masks. Zero disagreed (that I'm aware of).

    [–]bobbobbybob 3 insightful - 3 fun3 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 3 fun -  (3 children)

    you poor bastard. Its hard to make good soil, and to have your landlord sell the place out from under you must suck. Can you buy it?

    [–]JasonCarswell 2 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 3 fun -  (2 children)

    It will only suck if the new landlord is not good. She was good, save for a handful of flaws.

    I couldn't buy it if I had a million times my wealth. I scrape by month to month.

    [–]bobbobbybob 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

    New landlord = higher rent.

    [–]JasonCarswell 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

    Not in Canada. It's all controlled, for better or worse. Generally a slow erosion.