Domestic Politics Debater Gifts

Gillard's view of the world and Abbott's view of Australia.

"O.K., O.K., people - we're not workshopping these, they're already set in stone."

"I really miss being in a committed relationship, Randy." "Which part do you miss most?" "Having someone disagree with you over what you're going to eat, or over what TV shows you're going to watch? Or do you miss having to account for how you spend your time? Or having to explain why you bought yourself something awesome without first getting permission?" "Mostly I miss the back rubs. They don't ask you to wash the dishes first at massage parlors."

Dialogue

"The best part is that we got hell to pay for it."

Gun laws US

"Now that's a win."

"Strawman argument terrorises conversation... News at eleven."

Taking Credit after Voting against Stimulus

'It's a senior management position. We need someone who can listen politely, and then say no.'

"That's six 'noes' and one 'aye', the ayes have it"

Meanwhile, in Florida: Little Free Library/Little Free Firearms

Matryoshka/ Russian Gas Cylinders

"Mainstream? Who's to say what's mainstream?"

"How come you always take Amnesty International's side?"

"Maybe the unseen hand of the market will change the diaper."

Netanyahu versus Gantz

'I know it's controversial, but my calculations prove beyond doubt that a nod is BETTER than a wink.'

Always Compatible

"I don't think Dawson understands the concept behind the 'Talking Stick.'"

'John, I have to get going. Here's my views on politics, sports, and automobiles in case some of the boys come in later.'

The Church of DanaeDanaeism: 'And let such sacrilege go uncontested? Never! I demand equal time for alternate explanations of things.'

"... and keep him off al news coverage of healthcare reforms."

'I'm terribly worried, Doctor - he doesn't talk back to Bill O'Reilly any more.'

"Ever notice how grateful people are when you present them with facts contrary to their beliefs?"

Oz Debating Society. You can't refute everything I say just by call it a "straw man" argument.

"On the contrary, Bosworth, it's YOU who has lost all perspective."

'I'm now going to open the floor to questions.'

"In this one, references to everything have been deleted."

Crooked Hillary... Pig... Sad!... Not a Ten!...

"If I vote my conscience, it's Sanders. If I vote my pocketbook, it's Trump. If I vote my emotions, it's Hillary. If I vote my anger, it's Cruz..."

A bunch of global warming skeptics want to join eco club. It's a school organization. You have to let them in. But they just want to harass us with selective facts! Today: Eco club. So? Debate is good. You have :An Inconvenient Truth" to counter their arguments. Oh. Great. Now we'll have to read it.

Candidate Emmer explains lowering food servers wages.

The Clinton Campaign, post-mid-September

Critical Ethanol report