The Soapbox

Trump; it'll be Trump -- Quaker 02/22/2016 09:52AM

I see Trump a bit like housing bubble in the 2000's. -- JohnHoo2 02/22/2016 11:47AM

The only way I consider Trump is his choice of VP. If he chooses -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/22/2016 12:52PM

He's just holding at that 35% of the GOP & the split between others wins it ** -- bob1314 02/22/2016 12:33PM

If they gang up on him he will take his ball and run as an independent -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 1:14PM

Sadly so very true, which I think is part of why Trump has gotten such -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 1:21PM

They have been ganging up on him since day 1. It seems to have helped him -- WahooRQ 02/22/2016 1:19PM

If--big if I know--Rubio had had all of the Bush voters (8%) and all of the -- southdenverhoo 02/22/2016 12:44PM

The Cruz and Carson votes are more likely to break for the Donald though. -- WahooRQ 02/22/2016 12:52PM

Will either drop out though? ** -- KCHoo 02/22/2016 1:29PM

A lot will depend on where the money goes. Without a big chunk of Jeb money -- southdenverhoo 02/22/2016 12:57PM

As I said weeks ago, the media is funding Trumps campaign -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/22/2016 2:02PM

It seems to be Trump versus Anti-'Trump. What if the Anti-Trump -- Hoogle.com 02/22/2016 11:34AM

Cruz generates a similar amount of distaste IMO (more for me) -- KCHoo 02/22/2016 11:40AM

Yeah, that's the intriguing side note for me, where will voters go when/if -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 11:53AM

Did I actually read "vote for Hillary" from you? -- JohnHoo2 02/22/2016 12:01PM

LOL! Painful! Not really in that post, but I have said it before. I gave -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 12:34PM

I been wondering about that. Trump knows how to play the crowd. -- JohnHoo2 02/22/2016 12:41PM

No doubt. He's already doing it. A nice little shift he makes from saying -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 1:01PM

I find Cruz to be as distasteful, from a personality -- HoosWillWin 02/22/2016 10:57AM

If ever there were a time for a 3rd party success, it would be now... -- Hokie5150 02/22/2016 10:06AM

Paging Michael Bloomberg ... ** -- WaxHoo 02/22/2016 10:47AM

Would absolutely love Bloomberg as President. Think he could be the best.. -- nyhoo 02/22/2016 10:54AM

Yep, Bloomberg is the man! -- Moneyshot 02/22/2016 11:54AM

So according to your last sentence you would support drug -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/22/2016 12:40PM

Fascism rules. Of coarse, no drug testing of any of them wall street and -- AngusHoo 02/22/2016 1:29PM

Speaking of trolls ** -- Moneyshot 02/22/2016 1:41PM

That would be a +1 if we weren't disenfranchised here... ** -- Hokie5150 02/22/2016 2:23PM

I get a kick out of Ol' Angus -- Moneyshot 02/22/2016 3:05PM

LOL imagine that, you agree with the GOP. SMH ** -- AngusHoo 02/22/2016 2:44PM

What in the Sam Hill are you talking about, little chihuahua? ** -- Hokie5150 02/22/2016 3:27PM

I think he's simply pointing out (however (in)coherently) quite accurately -- Shenhoo 02/22/2016 3:46PM

That's funny. Opposition to Democratic policies does not make -- Hokie5150 02/22/2016 6:03PM

No snowflake. Its your continous opposition of everythig D and 100% support -- AngusHoo 02/22/2016 10:39PM

In other words a real crack down on personal freedoms -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 1:16PM

Without hesitation ** -- Moneyshot 02/22/2016 1:14PM

While I feel government should stay out of our lives, I understand -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/22/2016 1:52PM

At dinner party last weekend, a friend mentioned his relative already said -- JohnHoo2 02/22/2016 12:24PM

I would never vote for someone that wants to increase the scope of -- Hokie5150 02/22/2016 12:51PM

I once worked on a project with Blloomburg. He is a flat-out genious. ** -- Hoogle.com 02/22/2016 11:36AM

Shoot, that's what Dershowitz said about Cruz. ** -- Northbomb 02/22/2016 11:49AM

Bloomberg should form a political party and elected allies to the House -- Quaker 02/22/2016 11:04AM

I think the House would be the most difficult to make inroads in -- NJHoo 02/22/2016 11:09AM

Any seat that has switched in last 20 years is "in play" -- Quaker 02/22/2016 11:25AM

It's not that simple (the last 20 years part) -- NJHoo 02/22/2016 12:45PM

Simple no; doable; yes ** -- Quaker 02/22/2016 1:37PM

Three New Yokers on the ballot would make it interesting ** -- Wahoo Ron 02/22/2016 11:03AM

That's a whole lotta attitude ** -- seanbryan 02/22/2016 12:12PM

Wait, I thought it was "values"? ** -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 12:13PM

Agree on the golf. Said below may be time to sit one out. Think I'll try it ** -- bob1314 02/22/2016 10:45AM

I still firmly believe that it is important to vote...just not for the -- Hokie5150 02/22/2016 11:52AM

Two weeks from tomorrow, almost half the states will have awarded their -- Shenhoo 02/22/2016 09:41AM

Certainly looks like it will HRC for the DNC... ** -- Hokie5150 02/22/2016 09:51AM

As Dandy Don once sang, "the party's overrrrr ..." It's HRC v DT ** -- WaxHoo 02/22/2016 09:47AM

Pander versus slander (some of both from each) ** -- Tuckahokie 02/22/2016 09:48AM

Well, Kasich. So much for moderate republicans. -- HoosWillWin 02/22/2016 09:13AM

Dems should be thanking Kasich for his help in GOTV efforts for a -- southdenverhoo 02/22/2016 12:40PM

He was the only one I thought that could actually govern like an adult ** -- Exhoolate 02/22/2016 11:42AM

Kasich's only moderate compared to a fascist like Trump and radicals.... -- Hood 02/22/2016 11:35AM

Go batshit or go home. ** -- WahooRQ 02/22/2016 11:23AM

I think PP provides a valuable service but I am not sure I care that the -- KCHoo 02/22/2016 11:13AM

It's a disruption: at the very least there is application and decision -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 11:30AM

There is an easy way for PP to solve that problem. After all, it's only 3% -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 11:39AM

Well, now I am getting off the batshit express -- KCHoo 02/22/2016 11:44AM

That's my point. That if it is a service they can't or won't give up, which -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 12:09PM

Of course what is missing in this discussion is ANY -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 12:51PM

To be fair, funding is discretionary and there's no requirement that a -- WahooRQ 02/22/2016 1:18PM

I do not disagree with you on any of that ** -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 1:20PM

Disagree. I think you are arguing in terms of what you believe is best -- KCHoo 02/22/2016 1:06PM

I just made a statement of fact. I do not believe anyone in this -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 1:23PM

Well thank goodness you didn't miss hitting that talking point. Please be -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 12:55PM

You react like a child. I was simply making an observation ** -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 1:19PM

And I was calling it out for the silly one that it was. ** -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 1:22PM

So you see no use in hearing perspectives from women on women's issues? -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 1:25PM

Of course I do. As I do those of "old white men". Assuming those old white -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 1:58PM

And there you go again -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 2:05PM

So WTF did you even bring up the point about old white men, if not to -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 2:45PM

Child, I just observed that we had no female perspective in a -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 9:38PM

You two are tiresome. ** -- cvilleHOOrat 02/23/2016 11:59AM

As you say, you have no idea. neither do I -- though -- KCHoo 02/22/2016 11:37AM

Welcome to the "go batshit" and "ignorant" group KC! -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 11:28AM

Bingo- not sure why anybody really cares (unless politically motivated) -- Moneyshot 02/22/2016 11:19AM

Ignorant coward, I guess, just like the rest of them ** -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 11:04AM

Crap -- NJHoo 02/22/2016 10:44AM

I liked him too. But I also support PP. ** -- HoosWillWin 02/22/2016 10:51AM

The funds go to other groups that provide similar services ex abortion. ** -- 81_Hokie 02/22/2016 10:38AM

....once those groups APPLY for funding, are APPROVED -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 11:11AM

No, do you? It's just not the disaster it's being painted as ** -- 81_Hokie 02/22/2016 11:57AM

So 1) who is calling this a disaster?; and 2) you said without -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 1:28PM

This is called "running for president as a Republican." ** -- SixerHoo 02/22/2016 10:30AM

Whats the point of a veto?. It passed both houses by over 66% -- Wahoo Ron 02/22/2016 10:26AM

And they don't! ** -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 11:02AM

Abortions make of 95% of their pregacy services -- Wahoo Ron 02/22/2016 11:24AM

You have zero understanding of this isue. In fact less than zero -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 1:34PM

Funding PP is funding abortions? Really?!? Where you get that nonsense? -- WaxHoo 02/22/2016 10:46AM

I googled this for you -- NJHoo 02/22/2016 10:53AM

Thanks. Please show it to the fact-free righties like Ron. ** -- WaxHoo 02/22/2016 12:00PM

If Govco funding was so crucial to their survival, why would you risk -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 11:22AM

In other words, shut down virtually all abortion services in the US. -- WaxHoo 02/22/2016 12:02PM

Why would they have to shut down? We've been told over and over -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 12:12PM

To assure PP continues receiving GovCo $ they discontinue abortions. -- WaxHoo 02/22/2016 4:33PM

Do I have to explain how socially liberal and fiscally conservative -- ryno hoo 02/22/2016 12:37PM

You have absolutely no appreciation for or comprehension of -- WaxHoo 02/22/2016 2:21PM

You are so full of shi.......nuance. -- ryno hoo 02/22/2016 2:39PM

Exhibit A in support of my observation. Thank you** -- WaxHoo 02/22/2016 3:42PM

Ha, well played! But I would have to ask again, how is that a lie? I -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 12:52PM

I will leave you in the small percentage that could fit the category -- ryno hoo 02/22/2016 1:02PM

So says the self proclaimed libertarian! LOL! Thanks ryno -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 1:31PM

So perhaps the real lie is just stopping at those that claim to be fiscally -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 1:16PM

No, the socially liberal fiscally conservative lie fits best and is rampant -- ryno hoo 02/22/2016 1:47PM

You're right that most people who claim to be fiscal conservatives are -- WahooRQ 02/22/2016 2:14PM

How are those investigations going, by the way ** -- cvilleHOOrat 02/22/2016 09:31AM

Thoughtful op/ed on our divisive politics. Not encouraging. (Link) -- SixerHoo 02/22/2016 08:53AM

I agree with him, and it will cause pain but it is not unsolvable. -- Seattle .Hoo 02/22/2016 11:20AM

The Internet and social media have made facts obsolete. ** -- SixerHoo 02/22/2016 11:47AM

Saying 'typically' we solve things won't work if we're now atypical. Every -- seanbryan 02/22/2016 11:36AM

Another scary factor is that moderates are aging and dying off -- NJHoo 02/22/2016 11:16AM

This is chilling: -- WaxHoo 02/22/2016 09:46AM

There have been much more divisive times than these...and we survived ** -- Tuckahokie 02/22/2016 09:53AM

True but only after a 4+ year Civil War and a horrible 11 year official -- southdenverhoo 02/22/2016 10:05AM

I wasn't around for the 1960's but can't imagine this faux social media -- WahooRQ 02/22/2016 10:10AM

Im talking about the geographic nature of the schism. I was around in the -- southdenverhoo 02/22/2016 10:30AM

The schism in the 60's was different, largely the young generation -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 11:15AM

Absolutely. It was running like a well-oiled machine, wasn't it? ** -- southdenverhoo 02/22/2016 2:41PM

Bring back the duel... -- Hokie5150 02/22/2016 09:53AM

We just need a few Burrs to take care of business ** -- 81_Hokie 02/22/2016 12:07PM

...but with AR-15s? ** -- SixerHoo 02/22/2016 10:16AM

Read Crisis Point by Tom Daschle and Trent Lott. It's a primer -- WaxHoo 02/22/2016 09:43AM

Agree on collapse of the center but calling BO a center-left pragamatist?? -- TpkeHoo 02/22/2016 09:12AM

I honestly think that his skin color is a factor -- NJHoo 02/22/2016 11:03AM

Well I didn't write the piece but by any objective standard that's -- SixerHoo 02/22/2016 10:15AM

That's EXACTLY what he has been as president ** -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 09:57AM

What would you call him? ** -- WaxHoo 02/22/2016 09:43AM

Center-left there is a case for. Pragmatist... not so much ** -- Hoo05Dave 02/22/2016 7:51PM

It's supposed to be something sounding evil, reflecting his unusual name + -- seanbryan 02/22/2016 10:42AM

RIP Colonel Fred Cherry -- 25Charlie 02/22/2016 08:15AM

Can anyone translate this verbal diarrhea for me? Points for naming the spe -- Hoo05Dave 02/22/2016 07:03AM

Lordy. Where did you find that? ** -- WaxHoo 02/22/2016 09:49AM

It was from an inteview on Meet the Press yesterday. ** -- Hoo05Dave 02/22/2016 6:10PM

To be fair, that is probably more in depth than most of the verbal -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 07:38AM

Trump vs. Clinton. Is this the best our country has to offer? ** -- 25Charlie 02/22/2016 08:16AM

Might accurately reflect this country & that's no longer the best ** -- bob1314 02/22/2016 10:50AM

#Marcomentum! To RQ's great dismay. ** -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 09:08AM

Didnt he refer to Marco as an "extreme Catholic"? ** -- TpkeHoo 02/22/2016 09:13AM

If only Marco had followed the less extreme Rev. Jeremiah Wright. ** -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 09:42AM

Are you really suporting Rubio? ** -- WaxHoo 02/22/2016 09:50AM

As opposed to Hillary or Trump? Ummm, absolutely! ** -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 09:56AM

I honestly would trust Trump with the country more than Rubio. -- WahooRQ 02/22/2016 10:43AM

Dude, that's nuts. Rubio is a total noob but Trump is a true fascist ** -- Hood 02/22/2016 11:37AM

Make no mistake -- I think either would be an unmitigaged disaster. -- WahooRQ 02/22/2016 11:48AM

#Marcomentum! Learn to love it. ** -- Hoodafan 02/22/2016 10:51AM

It's been a week of Scalia slurping, but good to see Toobin keep it real. -- WahooRQ 02/21/2016 7:27PM

I thought his opinion piece was distasteful -- Hood 02/22/2016 11:39AM

It's a partisan smear piece that partisans eat up like candy... ** -- Hokie5150 02/22/2016 12:00PM

Is there something in it that's not true? ** -- VAGentleman05 02/22/2016 12:04PM

It's an opinion piece...not a great deal of facts to call true or false. ** -- Hokie5150 02/22/2016 3:44PM

He just likes to use the word "partisan." Because, you know, he's one of -- WahooRQ 02/22/2016 12:19PM

Whether or not I am "pure" in my ideology does not in any way -- Hokie5150 02/22/2016 3:46PM

"Slurping?" Did your Mom leave you home alone again? ** -- 25Charlie 02/22/2016 08:13AM

He is buried...the anti-Scalia slurping can really kick in ** -- Tuckahokie 02/21/2016 10:28PM

Not all Supremes are as impressive as this one...** -- Hoos Operator 02/21/2016 10:01PM

Finally, an assessment of Scalia's toxic role -- DanTheFan 02/21/2016 9:51PM

I'm pretty tired of this idiotic "our founding fathers owned slaves -- HokieDan95 02/21/2016 8:03PM

You shouldn't be tired -- DanTheFan 02/21/2016 9:53PM

I'm tired of it because it is cheap shot race baiting talking point that -- HokieDan95 02/22/2016 12:04PM

THAT's what you got out of Toobin's article? -- WahooRQ 02/21/2016 8:11PM

Wow Seriously? It's the one thing I chose to address. -- HokieDan95 02/21/2016 8:19PM

You didn't really address it. In fact, you didn't even seem to understand -- VAGentleman05 02/21/2016 9:16PM

Well dude, i chose one part of the column that annoyed me and I voiced it -- HokieDan95 02/21/2016 9:48PM

Hokie, indeed. ** -- DanTheFan 02/21/2016 9:54PM

Okay chief, care to discuss where Toobin says "our founding fathers owned -- VAGentleman05 02/21/2016 9:53PM

Yes it's not there word for word but if referencing the slave holding -- HokieDan95 02/21/2016 10:04PM

Well, look at what he actually says -- VAGentleman05 02/21/2016 10:09PM

What components of the current Constitution reflect the perspective of -- HokieDan95 02/22/2016 08:31AM

Rephrase that question and look at the Commerce clause. -- DanTheFan 02/22/2016 09:41AM

Yes. And the fact that the federal government didn't want to do something -- WahooRQ 02/22/2016 10:36AM

Oh, so you're saying the Constitution has evolved over time. -- HowieT3 02/22/2016 08:36AM

The problem has been that the rights spelled out in the Constitution -- HokieDan95 02/22/2016 09:12AM

Rewording the 2nd Amendment to make sure ... -- HowieT3 02/22/2016 09:42AM

Yes the magic of amendments ** -- HokieDan95 02/22/2016 09:02AM

Its more the "original intent" nonsense like when Scalia would -- WahooRQ 02/22/2016 08:44AM

In other words you disagreed with him and it had nothing to do with -- HokieDan95 02/22/2016 09:34AM

No. That isn't it at all. -- WahooRQ 02/22/2016 10:15AM

Your graciousness has been noted... -- HokieDan95 02/22/2016 11:01AM

RQ was pointing out how highly (politically) selective Scalia was in -- VAGentleman05 02/22/2016 11:18AM

I am stuck on that because that's my whole point to begin with -- HokieDan95 02/22/2016 11:53AM

I agree saying that was unnecessary and bombastic. But the point is -- WahooRQ 02/22/2016 12:12PM

Race baiting, eh? -- VAGentleman05 02/22/2016 12:08PM

I think reciting a contrived ground rule on how you just lost an argument -- HokieDan95 02/22/2016 12:17PM

Sigh...except that is NOT what he was doing or what the context -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 2:38PM

Of course. To take it any other way is being FAR too defensive ** -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 08:01AM

Tempting to push whole '16 election process onto back burner. Can't block -- bob1314 02/21/2016 6:37PM

Sure have to stay away from message boards ** -- icehokie 02/21/2016 6:46PM

Oh absolutely. Of course. Tempting ** -- bob1314 02/21/2016 7:03PM

Anyone else having site trouble. I can post but not open any -- WarmHoo 02/21/2016 1:22PM

Getting orange and blue scheme despite vt in url...HELP! ** -- HokieDan95 02/21/2016 7:19PM

You need to put the link below in your bookmarks and use it -- NJHoo 02/21/2016 3:25PM

New URL. Replace "townhall" with "virginia" in the URL (link) -- Hoo05Dave 02/21/2016 3:19PM

This!!! Thanks!! ** -- WarmHoo 02/22/2016 4:18PM

Why did they change the URL? ** -- Hoogle.com 02/22/2016 11:40AM

Yes, still can't collapse threads or vote -- Quaker 02/21/2016 2:02PM

When all else fails..reboot ** -- Wahoo Ron 02/21/2016 1:50PM

Format C: or dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda1 ** -- FfxStationHokie 02/21/2016 3:04PM

Easier to just slap the monitor a couple times on the side. ** -- Hoo05Dave 02/21/2016 3:21PM

Trump, Evangelicals and the Seven Deadly Sins -- WarmHoo 02/21/2016 1:05PM

Never really found Doonesbury funny, but his attack -- HoosWillWin 02/22/2016 09:17AM

Doonesbury is clueless. Evengelicals are not in Trump's camp. -- PhillyHoo 02/21/2016 7:52PM

Philly, I just read that Trump took more of the evangelicals in SC than -- southdenverhoo 02/22/2016 12:45AM

Prob people who self-identify as evangelicals but voted for Trump for other -- WahooRQ 02/22/2016 08:46AM

Or Philly just doesn't speak for evangelicals ** -- KCHoo 02/22/2016 11:22AM

Never let the truth ruin a good story ** -- HokieDan95 02/21/2016 8:42PM

And don't let the facts get in YOUR way ** -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 08:04AM

People are over-thinking Trump support. It's exposure. -- Hoo05Dave 02/21/2016 5:38PM

The same guy that denounced Charlie Hebdo after they were attacked ** -- HokieDan95 02/21/2016 4:18PM

I'm not so "holier then thou" as Doonesberry -- Wahoo Ron 02/21/2016 1:37PM

Anger and fear are powerful forces and they can make people act -- ScottsvilleHOO 02/21/2016 1:27PM

They're the hallmark of the GOP nominee & the loser seeking the Dem nod ** -- seanbryan 02/21/2016 1:30PM

Not the issue for evangelicals. It's the catechism of the Catholic Church t -- seanbryan 02/21/2016 1:14PM

Legislative and judicial branches strike back against Obama’s overreach -- HokieDan95 02/21/2016 11:56AM

Anytime George strays from writing on the Cubs, he's clueless. ** -- HowieT3 02/21/2016 6:59PM

Hmm I must have missed his not-clueless Cubs writing. ** -- southdenverhoo 02/22/2016 12:47AM

I.e. GOP attacks Obama -- DanTheFan 02/21/2016 12:16PM

Really? Bump and grind between the branches and that's all he's got? Maybe -- Seattle .Hoo 02/21/2016 12:06PM

Soapbox Rs: If Trump is nominated, will you vote in the general election? ** -- SixerHoo 02/21/2016 10:00AM

There's at leastone candidate in the 2 parties w/less integrity than Trump ** -- TpkeHoo 02/22/2016 05:59AM

Yes, not my 1st choice but better than Clinton or Sanders ** -- ESHooFan 02/21/2016 5:13PM

For Trump. First time ever voting. ** -- dajoka004 02/21/2016 12:34PM

Voted 1st for Ike over Adlai in '56 & have gone back and forth since, but -- bob1314 02/21/2016 2:32PM

Gosh, Bob. I didn't know 1314 was the year you were BORN! 😊 ** -- SixerHoo 02/21/2016 5:06PM

Sometimes it feels that way, I'll tell ya ** -- bob1314 02/21/2016 5:35PM

Wow! somebody older than me! I have a different experience -- Wahoo Ron 02/21/2016 4:12PM

You know, Ron, sometimes you're downright reasonable! Good post. ** -- VAGentleman05 02/21/2016 9:19PM

65% ( nationally) see the country moving in the wrong direction -- Wahoo Ron 02/21/2016 2:27PM

I wonder how much of that is people being fed a false narrative. -- WahooRQ 02/22/2016 09:11AM

Ex Republican. I would vote for a third party. Trump and Clinton -- 81_Hokie 02/21/2016 11:54AM

Yes but I'll be damned if I know who for ** -- DAMHoo 02/21/2016 11:50AM

Yes, he's got my vote ** -- FfxStationHokie 02/21/2016 11:46AM

If he's nominated, I expect there to be a viable 3rd party or write in -- CharlestonSC 02/21/2016 10:36AM

Yes if a viable 3rd party if not then for Winston. ** -- AlexHoo 02/21/2016 11:26AM

Saw those posts about Winston. Looks like an interesting candidate ** -- bob1314 02/21/2016 2:06PM

The way I see it Trump IS the Third Party candidate running as a RINO ** -- Wahoo Ron 02/21/2016 10:42AM

Yes...ABC ** -- Tuckahokie 02/21/2016 10:21AM

Is anyone here actually enthusiastic about any of these candidates? -- WaxHoo 02/20/2016 9:23PM

Almost never enthusiastic about any of these candidates. -- AlexHoo 02/21/2016 11:38AM

We're not too fond of ISIS either. So by your logic, they must be good, too ** -- SixerHoo 02/21/2016 12:09PM

Other than pure hate I have seen nothing said about Cruz -- AlexHoo 02/21/2016 12:16PM

Well let's see...the Tedster wants to ban gay marriage, repeal Obamacare, -- SixerHoo 02/21/2016 12:41PM

Repeal gay marriage he can't, repeal obamacare major plus -- AlexHoo 02/21/2016 12:49PM

But he's not going to be nominated. Trump will. And he's all over the lot -- seanbryan 02/21/2016 1:02PM

I'm SHOCKED that we disagree!!! -- SixerHoo 02/21/2016 12:57PM

As I said I do not know that much about him, and with all the hate -- AlexHoo 02/21/2016 1:14PM

It's not liberal hate. Not one of his fellow senators has endorsed him. ** -- SixerHoo 02/21/2016 6:04PM

Fewon this board exhibit more hate than you ** -- 111Balz 02/21/2016 3:33PM

Give me examples of my hate, I try not to attack anyone -- AlexHoo 02/21/2016 4:25PM

Because you have this irrational hatred for liberals! -- 111Balz 02/21/2016 4:33PM

LIke you leftwingers did with Bush and Reagan? -- Wahoo Ron 02/21/2016 5:07PM

No, LOL, not even close, but not surprised by your response ** -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 10:21AM

I do not hate liberals, I feel sorry for you -- AlexHoo 02/21/2016 4:45PM

Keep digging Alex. just keep digging. smh ** -- 111Balz 02/21/2016 4:56PM

If I keep digging I might get as low as you, nah ** -- AlexHoo 02/21/2016 5:08PM

Liberal hate? Cruz is at war with GOP Senate leadership. Has called Mitch a -- bob1314 02/21/2016 2:02PM

Churchill was hated by the establishment between the Wars ** -- AlexHoo 02/21/2016 3:04PM

I see, so Cruz is like Churchill. ;) ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/21/2016 5:00PM

Served loyally When Chamberlin called him to Admiralty and didn't engage in -- bob1314 02/21/2016 4:19PM

Was it Chamberlin that he said a modest man with a lot to be modest about? ** -- AlexHoo 02/21/2016 4:56PM

Churchill said that about Clement Atlee ** -- bob1314 02/21/2016 5:38PM

Thanks could not remember, I was very young then ** -- AlexHoo 02/21/2016 6:39PM

Much better than being an immodest man with little to be immodest about ** -- bob1314 02/21/2016 6:05PM

Three things1) Cruz is most most conservative of the candidate -- Wahoo Ron 02/21/2016 1:58PM

Cruz clings to both, and being smart doesn't make one wise. ** -- SixerHoo 02/21/2016 2:19PM

Wow I agree Obama, Clinton, Carter smart but dumb as a box of rocks ** -- AlexHoo 02/21/2016 2:39PM

And he wants to make sure all on the Hill know he's smarter than they are -- bob1314 02/21/2016 2:16PM

That is certainly a valid critcism.. -- Wahoo Ron 02/21/2016 5:45PM

And the other GOP candidates are pretty much of the same opinion sadly. ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/21/2016 12:45PM

Not if its Trump vs Hillary -- Wahoo Ron 02/21/2016 09:39AM

Kasich has the most common sense, which is why he is unelectable....smh ** -- DAMHoo 02/21/2016 08:34AM

Can't win the nomination; could win the general ** -- WaxHoo 02/21/2016 08:39AM

Yes and maybe ** -- DAMHoo 02/21/2016 08:44AM

He and Rubio trounce Hillary in all the realclear matchup polls ** -- Wahoo Ron 02/21/2016 10:57AM

Short answer .........no ** -- DAMHoo 02/21/2016 08:32AM

I think Hillary will be at least adequate as a president. I am afraid that -- 111Balz 02/21/2016 06:59AM

Hillary's record as SOS should disqualify her, total incompetent ** -- AlexHoo 02/21/2016 11:28AM

Only in Alex World ** -- 111Balz 02/21/2016 11:53AM

Leading from behind in Libya, line in the sand in Syria -- AlexHoo 02/21/2016 12:24PM

Hillary fails my, "I wouldn't hire her" test ** -- 757 02/21/2016 08:27AM

I'm guessing you fail her "I wouldn't work for you" test. Just a hunch. ** -- SixerHoo 02/21/2016 5:23PM

" You're fired!!!" -- Wahoo Ron 02/21/2016 10:45AM

With her eventual opponent you won't do the hiring . You'll just find out -- seanbryan 02/21/2016 09:24AM

"I'm a woman and you're not" campaign resonates with you? ** -- Hoos Operator 02/21/2016 08:15AM

You have a talent for cherry picking campaign themes. ** -- SixerHoo 02/21/2016 09:45AM

Nm** -- SixerHoo 02/21/2016 12:18PM

What of this issue dear to the lefts heart -- Wahoo Ron 02/21/2016 11:20AM

Seems to have a problem with women too. One can only guess why. ** -- WahooRQ 02/21/2016 09:46AM

One can only guess why you rely on the ad hominem argument so frequently -- Hoos Operator 02/21/2016 10:25AM

No seriously -- look at your recent history. Shrillary, screaming shrew, -- WahooRQ 02/21/2016 10:43AM

LOL..nope, just calls as I sees it. Good thing she isn't black or you'd -- Hoos Operator 02/21/2016 10:56AM

Well again, for months your every post was about BLM. ** -- WahooRQ 02/21/2016 10:59AM

And yet I'm labeled 'oddly fixated' by a member of the board when we -- hooshouse 02/21/2016 12:40PM

How do my posts regarding the Middle East, Unemployment rate, SCOTUS -- Hoos Operator 02/21/2016 11:19AM

Methinks the HO doth protest too much. -- WahooRQ 02/21/2016 11:36AM

She has accomplished a lot, almost all bad, look at Libya -- AlexHoo 02/21/2016 1:35PM

Here are the only 3 items of legislation with here name on them -- Wahoo Ron 02/21/2016 6:29PM

Wow. You scare easily. ** -- TpkeHoo 02/21/2016 07:50AM

Kasich isn't scary. The rest? Let's just call them all Chuckie. ** -- SixerHoo 02/21/2016 09:46AM

Hillary's strategy moving forward will be interesting. She will need to -- Tuckahokie 02/21/2016 07:48AM

All true ** -- seanbryan 02/21/2016 07:53AM

Yep. We can transition out of a below avg presidency. But it could take a -- seanbryan 02/21/2016 07:31AM

Nope. But I will vote for Hillary without a second thought. ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/20/2016 10:43PM

Ot course you will, my young apprentice. -- Hokieesith 02/21/2016 12:19AM

She is fighting for us...at least that is what the campaign posters claim ** -- Tuckahokie 02/20/2016 11:02PM

Her or one of the GOP loons. Easy choice. ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/20/2016 11:11PM

Hahahahaha. Gooood. I can feel your anger -- Hokieesith 02/21/2016 12:25AM

Apparently this is your brain on drugs. ** -- SixerHoo 02/21/2016 09:50AM

Is nancy back? ** -- 111Balz 02/21/2016 06:47AM

I have no reservations about voting for Hillary. Especially given the -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 9:48PM

You would vote for a dog if it ran as a Dem, have you heard her bark? ** -- AlexHoo 02/21/2016 1:02PM

Over this field of Republican candidates, we'd be better off with a dog. -- WahooRQ 02/21/2016 1:11PM

No surprise there... ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2016 10:15PM

That I'd go for a competent Democrat over a blowhard neo fascist who looks -- WahooRQ 02/21/2016 09:50AM

competent Democrat? you are clearly out of luck, none running ** -- AlexHoo 02/21/2016 1:57PM

You could have saved yourself a lot of typing by just saying you'd go -- Hokie5150 02/21/2016 12:45PM

Might be true as to 'voting democrat' in any past election, but this one -- seanbryan 02/21/2016 1:06PM

I see the risks of either potential DNC candidate being as great -- Hokie5150 02/21/2016 3:41PM

ROFL! Hack ** -- AngusHoo 02/21/2016 11:52PM

The last three election cycles I've been straight Dem but wasnt before that -- WahooRQ 02/21/2016 1:43PM

And I have no reservations cancelling out your vote. ** -- Hoos Operator 02/20/2016 9:58PM

I'm far from enthusiastic about voting for Hillary, but quite motivated to -- VAGentleman05 02/20/2016 9:45PM

Cruz supporter here and, yes, enthusiastic for him. -- ScottsvilleHOO 02/20/2016 9:40PM

I really believe that he is the only one who deep down is actually -- 111Balz 02/21/2016 08:55AM

Care to elaborate? What makes him so bad and what bad things do you think -- ScottsvilleHOO 02/21/2016 1:24PM

He was capable of organizing a blackmail of of his -- 111Balz 02/21/2016 3:41PM

Trump crowds him because he rides those relishing anger and hate. There's -- seanbryan 02/21/2016 09:20AM

Trump 2016 ** -- dajoka004 02/20/2016 9:37PM

Ranks with Yellowstone volcano erupting, California falling into Pacific ** -- seanbryan 02/21/2016 08:59AM

🎶🎶 California...tumbles into the sea...🎶🎶** -- SixerHoo 02/21/2016 10:07AM

Define enthusiastic. I'm not overly optimistic these days ** -- TpkeHoo 02/20/2016 9:29PM

excited ** -- WaxHoo 02/21/2016 08:42AM

Nm** -- seanbryan 02/21/2016 09:54AM

Being on a speeding train derailing is 'exciting,' but I'd rather avoid it. ** -- seanbryan 02/21/2016 09:52AM

Nm** -- seanbryan 02/21/2016 09:54AM

Well Quaker who you got now....bush out ** -- TomKazanski 02/20/2016 8:59PM

Paging Lazarus ... ** -- WaxHoo 02/20/2016 9:09PM

Gut says Trump; head hasn't bought in yet -- Quaker 02/20/2016 9:03PM

Trump ** -- WaxHoo 02/20/2016 9:09PM

Ticket is Rubio/Kasich ** -- TpkeHoo 02/20/2016 9:13PM

Kasich is annoying and, assuming such a win, would not want -- ryno hoo 02/21/2016 08:35AM

Many potential VP picks on R's side. Who would Hillary choose? ** -- Hoo05Dave 02/20/2016 10:02PM

Mark Warner if he wants it. ** -- WahooRQ 02/21/2016 09:08AM

Smart money is on Castro, but don't rule out someone like Tim Kaine. ** -- VAGentleman05 02/20/2016 10:09PM

Fidel or Raul? ** -- DAMHoo 02/21/2016 08:35AM

Ha! That was pretty good. ** -- VAGentleman05 02/21/2016 10:17PM

Florida-Ohio are two important states ** -- Wahoo Ron 02/20/2016 9:59PM

If it's Rubio, it's Rubio/Haley. She's all over his a$$ ** -- WaxHoo 02/20/2016 9:17PM

This is what I too now think is going to happen. ** -- southdenverhoo 02/20/2016 10:27PM

That would be my second guess. Also formidable. ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/20/2016 9:19PM

Agree. She wants to be VP. I don't think Kasich does. ** -- VAGentleman05 02/20/2016 9:18PM

Might well be a winner, but man it's upside down. ** -- VAGentleman05 02/20/2016 9:15PM

That's been my opinion for a while. And it could be a winner. ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/20/2016 9:14PM

Trump/Carson. It would be glorious ** -- hooshouse 02/20/2016 9:16PM

Oh horrors! SNL would have a field day though. ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/20/2016 9:18PM

One of Rubio's kids looks like Grayson Allen ** -- hooshouse 02/20/2016 9:26PM

You sure that wasn't a shot of Ted Cruz? ** -- VAGentleman05 02/20/2016 9:27PM

Bush is out** -- Hoo05Dave 02/20/2016 8:43PM

Is Bush dropping out? ** -- VAGentleman05 02/20/2016 8:41PM

At some point he backs Rubio? ** -- hooshouse 02/20/2016 8:44PM

It's not in the Bush nature to get involved -- Wahoo Ron 02/20/2016 10:05PM

Have to think so. But he sure did beat him up a lot during this race. ** -- VAGentleman05 02/20/2016 8:45PM

Meh. Like GHWB did to RR or HRC to BHO? ** -- TpkeHoo 02/20/2016 8:47PM

Agreed. The establishment will unite behind Rubio. Including Bush. ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/20/2016 9:17PM

Problem is, anti-establishment is still pulling around 60% of the vote. -- WahooRQ 02/21/2016 09:11AM

Sure. But the difference I see is in how close Jeb & Rubio were prior to -- VAGentleman05 02/20/2016 8:49PM

He really didn't go after Rubio that hard. Christie put the hit on him. And -- TpkeHoo 02/20/2016 8:53PM

His super pac sure as hell did - relentlessly -- CharlestonSC 02/20/2016 9:12PM

Trump takes South Carolina ** -- dajoka004 02/20/2016 7:34PM

Seems about right. Today's GOP. ** -- DanTheFan 02/20/2016 7:39PM

They created this monster. I can't believe anybody listens to this sack of -- Seattle .Hoo 02/20/2016 7:49PM

The people want a politician who speaks honestly -- dajoka004 02/20/2016 7:58PM

You want honesty Trump isn't your guy** -- WaxHoo 02/20/2016 9:11PM

That's just it he's not speaking honestly. He's saying whatever comes to -- Hoo05Dave 02/20/2016 8:48PM

He speaks plainly, but he's anything but honest. He just makes things up -- Seattle .Hoo 02/20/2016 8:43PM

You're on the left and I'm on the right. But we're in agreement on this ** -- DAMHoo 02/21/2016 08:37AM

Or he's just playing you all for fools. There's always that possibility. ** -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 8:26PM

A well thought out plan carried out over decades -- dajoka004 02/20/2016 8:28PM

His personality hasn't changed, but his positions/beliefs sure as hell have ** -- VAGentleman05 02/20/2016 8:51PM

I don't think so. He still believes fervently in the one true Donald. ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/20/2016 9:08PM

Now THAT is the truth. ** -- VAGentleman05 02/20/2016 9:11PM

FOX desperate to make finishing 3-5-3 the new 1-1-1. ** -- hooshouse 02/20/2016 8:17PM

They're currently trying to convince their viewers that Cruz is dead. Frank -- hooshouse 02/20/2016 8:31PM

How much will Rubio pay him for this one? ** -- VAGentleman05 02/20/2016 8:34PM

Is this the end of Bush, Kasich, and Carson? Do they stick it out till Supe -- Hoo05Dave 02/20/2016 7:02PM

What -- does the establishment really want male cheerleader Marco Roboto ? -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 7:28PM

This was a good day for HRC in NV but a very bad day for her w/r/t her -- southdenverhoo 02/20/2016 9:47PM

My friend, you're assuming quite a bit. -- WahooRQ 02/21/2016 09:29AM

Here's the list of states the GOP needs to turn, to win: FL, VA, OH, IA. -- southdenverhoo 02/21/2016 10:46AM

This is all speculation -- I just think you are greatly overestimating -- WahooRQ 02/21/2016 11:02AM

Says the guy who has been EXTREME in his dismissiveness of Rubio. ** -- southdenverhoo 02/21/2016 12:54PM

It's clear I don't like Rubio -- nor do I think he has the brains or work -- WahooRQ 02/21/2016 1:29PM

I don't necessarily disagree with any of that, but would point out that my -- southdenverhoo 02/22/2016 10:24AM

He had a bad moment in a debate. I think he wins the general over HRC. -- Hoo05Dave 02/20/2016 7:42PM

No. He's a pretty boy twit who has no business being president. -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 7:44PM

Yeah he's an empty suit, W without an experienced support group ** -- 111Balz 02/21/2016 06:56AM

An attack that isn't going to make much difference. It's going to come down -- Hoo05Dave 02/20/2016 7:48PM

All I'm saying is Rubio is little more than a bimbo with sponsors. -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 7:56PM

Sponsors? You mean owners. ** -- SixerHoo 02/21/2016 09:58AM

Very very little in life is absolutely true ** -- southdenverhoo 02/20/2016 9:57PM

Elections aren't in a vacuum. It's a binary choice between two candidates -- Hoo05Dave 02/20/2016 8:15PM

Actually some of the most successful Presidents have been the ones that -- CharlestonSC 02/21/2016 09:29AM

Those are two very weird examples to make that point. -- WahooRQ 02/21/2016 09:31AM

He may have been offering them as contrasts. I have never -- 111Balz 02/22/2016 08:29AM

Dont ruin his narrative. All R's are either dumb empty suits or pure evil. -- TpkeHoo 02/20/2016 8:21PM

You might be both. For the record, I don't think Jeb, Christie, or Kasich -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 8:23PM

Lol. 2 down. 1 to go. You're nothing if not consistent. But tell me, -- TpkeHoo 02/20/2016 8:45PM

Hillary is smart and dedicated enough to do the job. Marco not, period. -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 8:19PM

What does Jeb do with all that money if he drops out? ** -- VAGentleman05 02/20/2016 7:18PM

Bush at a respectable 16% but 1% in. ** -- hooshouse 02/20/2016 7:14PM

I hope Jeb gets enough to stay in the race. -- DanTheFan 02/20/2016 7:17PM

I don't see a viable path for Bush. He pulled out the stops in SC, and it -- Hoo05Dave 02/20/2016 7:44PM

Its a shame the only Republicans with substance just cant seem to catch -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 7:38PM

Did anyone else see Ted Cruz taking pictures with people in the church -- hooshouse 02/20/2016 6:09PM

Did he get to snap one with Barry? ** -- TpkeHoo 02/20/2016 6:42PM

Who is "Barry"? Barry White? ** -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 7:22PM

Was he there too? ** -- TpkeHoo 02/20/2016 9:00PM

It seemed like a nice service. -- DanTheFan 02/20/2016 6:51PM

Agree. It got a bit long. ** -- hooshouse 02/20/2016 6:56PM

You only get a funeral service once. I say, go for it. ** -- DanTheFan 02/20/2016 7:04PM

I'm going strictly graveside service. 30 minutes then family and friends -- hooshouse 02/20/2016 7:09PM

Nevada to Hillary and not even all that close. -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 5:30PM

52.2% vs 47.7% is not all that close? She had a 23 point lead in December. -- Hoos Operator 02/20/2016 5:51PM

When they call it at 4:00 its not that close. -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 7:11PM

Actually I read in dailykos yesterday that they usually do have a pretty -- southdenverhoo 02/20/2016 10:02PM

Bottom line: Clinton won. -- DanTheFan 02/20/2016 6:18PM

Yep. And the key exit poll stat is voters who decided in the last week -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 7:19PM

A one point loss to Duke is still a loss. ;) -- Seattle .Hoo 02/20/2016 6:03PM

52-48 is close by my book. She was up by 25-30 less than a month ago -- Wahoo Ron 02/20/2016 5:45PM

BREAKING NEWS: BREAKING NEWS -- GoochlandHoo 02/20/2016 1:42PM

Apparently I'm nowhere near conservative enough to up-vote this. ** -- HowieT3 02/20/2016 5:44PM

Nobody can "vote" So now is the time to post all your screeds. ** -- Wahoo Ron 02/20/2016 5:51PM

Punishment will be extra flop drills during next practice ** -- HokieDan95 02/20/2016 3:06PM

Hey Alex: There no longer are any rules in SC nomination process (link) -- WaxHoo 02/20/2016 10:44AM

I have now read it and agree with it's viewpoint -- AlexHoo 02/20/2016 1:48PM

It allt all comes back to the DEMs for you. doesn't it. Alex. The GOP -- WaxHoo 02/20/2016 8:59PM

I said " sides do it the same, -- AlexHoo 02/21/2016 08:48AM

Thanks, looks very interesting don't have time now but looking forward to -- AlexHoo 02/20/2016 1:19PM

Worst storm ever for Fiji hits there-200mph wind, 40 ft waves. This weather -- bob1314 02/20/2016 10:05AM

Cant imagine living on an island like that ** -- icehokie 02/20/2016 6:22PM

Cue the climate change deniers. -- WaxHoo 02/20/2016 10:39AM

Kudos to most of our Soapbox conservatives for not being THIS fact-free... -- SixerHoo 02/20/2016 09:19AM

Off your meds? ** -- HokieDan95 02/20/2016 11:02AM

Well we don't have trouble with liberals in our extended family because -- ESHooFan 02/20/2016 10:20AM

Most of my family is conservative -- AlexHoo 02/20/2016 1:22PM

So is mine which is huge. The closest thing to a liberal is a few Trumpies ** -- Wahoo Ron 02/20/2016 5:31PM

Every family should have their own RQ ** -- TpkeHoo 02/20/2016 4:39PM

Your holiday dinners must be pretty boring. ** -- SixerHoo 02/20/2016 10:22AM

The hookups are probably interesting ** -- hokeyhokie 02/20/2016 10:37AM

The old family wreath, LOL. ** -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 10:52AM

Self reliance can be enjoyed at all income levels. ** -- ESHooFan 02/20/2016 11:12AM

My dog's breath also smells like dog food. -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 12:01PM

I just ignore them or if they're really bad, I block them from my feed or -- BocaHoo91 02/20/2016 10:15AM

It's fascinating to see what your school friends become when the grow up. -- SixerHoo 02/20/2016 10:18AM

Re: Kudos to most of our Soapbox conservatives for not being this fact-free -- NJHoo 02/20/2016 10:11AM

Please write me a prescription, Dr. NJ. ** -- SixerHoo 02/20/2016 10:19AM

I wonder what she calls you behind your back? -- Wahoo Ron 02/20/2016 10:05AM

We hadn't seen each other for years until a recent family reunion, after -- SixerHoo 02/20/2016 10:13AM

She'd probably pray for you too, don't forget that. -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 10:45AM

And we all appreciate you saving all of it for us here on the Box ** -- TpkeHoo 02/20/2016 4:42PM

How awful for someone to try and send good things your way :>\ ** -- Tuckahokie 02/20/2016 10:59AM

I think you should consider blocking your cousin's posts -- NJHoo 02/20/2016 09:44AM

Maybe, but she does provide insight into Wacky Wingnut World. -- SixerHoo 02/20/2016 10:16AM

A good piece by David Brooks today on immigration -- NJHoo 02/19/2016 8:12PM

His reasons for why Trump message is selling... -- GoochlandHoo 02/20/2016 09:45AM

We legally admit over one million immigrants per year...that is a strange -- Tuckahokie 02/20/2016 12:05PM

I'm quite sure it's both. Trumps brand of xenophobia -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 10:50AM

You mean you don't trust Trump -- Wahoo Ron 02/20/2016 11:01AM

Once again what is wrong with those comments and -- 111Balz 02/20/2016 11:14AM

Here's what -- Wahoo Ron 02/20/2016 11:48AM

If you think there is s conflict you are beyond help ** -- 111Balz 02/20/2016 12:09PM

I give up then -- Wahoo Ron 02/20/2016 1:40PM

Have you heard one word from him about expelling illegakls -- 111Balz 02/21/2016 07:04AM

Brooks gets blurry in the article, for example -- 81_Hokie 02/20/2016 09:10AM

Why is a fence unworkable as Brooks asserts early on? Would it be anymore -- Tuckahokie 02/20/2016 08:27AM

How'd that Great Wall thingie work out for the Chinese?** -- WaxHoo 02/20/2016 11:58AM

Dont know but lets see what happens if you try to enter Red China illegally -- Wahoo Ron 02/20/2016 1:45PM

Too hard don't try. ** -- ryno hoo 02/20/2016 10:00AM

2000 miles of wall across diverse terrains. How do you make -- 111Balz 02/20/2016 09:07AM

Just because its difficult we should just give up? Nothing is 100% -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/20/2016 09:22AM

Illegal immigration would be fairly simple to reduce by simple -- Hokie5150 02/20/2016 10:25PM

Something we agre on. ** -- 111Balz 02/21/2016 07:05AM

Its more that it's a laughably stupid nonstarter idea that would -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 11:08AM

Trump says pricetag is 8 billion for what its worth. Is your price -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/20/2016 1:54PM

Pulled straight from my ass just like Trump's is pulled from his. -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 4:01PM

Thanks for confirming where your ideas come from. j/k ** -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/20/2016 4:16PM

More where that came from. I know how to balance the budget too. ** -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 8:36PM

It'd be far more effective to make the punishment for -- BocaHoo91 02/20/2016 10:31AM

GOP wants cheap labor, DNC want voting illegals -- Wahoo Ron 02/20/2016 10:50AM

Just how stoopid would an illegal have to be who tries to register & vote? -- WaxHoo 02/20/2016 11:54AM

What I mean is to pardon the illegals and then make them citizens ** -- Wahoo Ron 02/20/2016 1:28PM

If one can speak at the Democratic National Convention...is trying to vote -- Tuckahokie 02/20/2016 12:02PM

Was that a serious post? ** -- 111Balz 02/20/2016 12:11PM

Benita Veliz ** -- Tuckahokie 02/20/2016 1:15PM

Nobody wants illegals voting. Jeez, the things you believe** -- 111Balz 02/20/2016 11:17AM

Then why would you give them citizenship? ** -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/20/2016 2:10PM

So who is advocating we just make all illegals citizens? ** -- 111Balz 02/20/2016 6:59PM

Hillary ** -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/20/2016 8:58PM

A pathway to citizenship for many is not the same thing -- 111Balz 02/21/2016 07:09AM

You still haven't answered my question. Why do some of these -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/21/2016 07:45AM

Because they have become productive members of society, -- 111Balz 02/21/2016 11:57AM

You described people with work visas. If you want to make -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/21/2016 12:34PM

Pathway does not equal short term or universal ** -- 111Balz 02/21/2016 3:43PM

Are you drunk ** -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/21/2016 7:14PM

Question..if they had to pay a fine,pay taxes and penallties to vote -- Wahoo Ron 02/20/2016 6:01PM

Trump? -- Wahoo Ron 02/20/2016 12:55AM

Not Trump fan but I do not see inconsistency -- 111Balz 02/20/2016 07:12AM

BY definition, borders should be secured -- Wahoo Ron 02/20/2016 09:57AM

I don't favor mass deportation either. I also think a trackable worker -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/20/2016 07:34AM

OK the Justice Department is wrong about this one. -- Seattle .Hoo 02/19/2016 5:35PM

Since I no longer can upvote I'll post this instead. -- WaxHoo 02/20/2016 10:50AM

It's also a shrewd move by Apple, and others like Facebook, Google, etc. -- ryno hoo 02/20/2016 10:32AM

You lump Apple into that group based on what? ** -- dajoka004 02/20/2016 10:52AM

Be it data collection or security problems, they are no saint. -- ryno hoo 02/20/2016 11:26AM

Worthless generic statement ** -- dajoka004 02/20/2016 3:51PM

Please. Search apple privacy issues and be prepared to read for days.** -- ryno hoo 02/20/2016 4:43PM

So what if the Feds found the phone BEFORE the shootings -- 111Balz 02/20/2016 07:05AM

Cheney would waterboard Apple ** -- WaxHoo 02/20/2016 11:25AM

This is not about email and text messages -- dajoka004 02/20/2016 08:04AM

Exactly -- NJHoo 02/20/2016 09:50AM

This! ** -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/20/2016 08:11AM

As a retired R&D engineer, I fully agree ** -- NJHoo 02/19/2016 8:07PM

It's an overreach by the government. Software backdoors are bad news -- Hoo05Dave 02/19/2016 6:56PM

The government owns the phone. -- DanTheFan 02/20/2016 10:08AM

Doesn't matter. My opposition is not based on the legal underpinnings of th -- Hoo05Dave 02/20/2016 5:33PM

Yep...it's like the gubmint having the combo to my gun safe ** -- Tuckahokie 02/19/2016 7:36PM

Trust me, it's much worse than that ** -- NJHoo 02/19/2016 8:08PM

Yep...more like the gov't having the key to your home. ** -- Hokie5150 02/19/2016 9:42PM

Not at all.. more like the gov't asking your landlord to make a copy of a -- 81_Hokie 02/20/2016 08:29AM

Gov acquiring a key that could unlock any door, a key that could -- Hoo05Dave 02/20/2016 6:32PM

No it's more like the government can read your phone -- 111Balz 02/20/2016 07:19AM

No doubt... ** -- Tuckahokie 02/19/2016 8:35PM

Deleted** -- 757 02/19/2016 6:55PM

My word! -- NJHoo 02/19/2016 5:01PM

Just trying to stop sharia law from coming to America -- FfxStationHokie 02/20/2016 08:31AM

Thanks for destroying all my "Soccer Mom" fantasies forever ** -- 757 02/19/2016 5:57PM

I think she must have played the part of the ball! Yeesh. ** -- DoubleHooinFL 02/19/2016 10:28PM

Soccer moms sure are a violent lot. ;) Actually this is appalling. -- Seattle .Hoo 02/19/2016 5:26PM

The GOP seems pretty pissed that the pope interjected himself into -- hooshouse 02/19/2016 4:57PM

Probably the Popes worst moment as Pope. Stupid on so many levels ** -- nyhoo 02/19/2016 9:06PM

I see nothing wrong with what he said ** -- 111Balz 02/20/2016 09:13AM

That job is reserved only for Bibi. ;) ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/19/2016 5:16PM

It has been an odd fixation of hooshouse's. Specious comparison, however, -- Hoo05Dave 02/19/2016 6:39PM

Everybody is in favor of legal, orderly immigration ** -- Wahoo Ron 02/19/2016 8:25PM

I'd like to believe that, but I'm highly skeptical. The rhetoric surroundin -- Hoo05Dave 02/19/2016 10:05PM

That is the establishment position -- Wahoo Ron 02/20/2016 10:38AM

Oh so you think I support the Pope? I was joking. -- Seattle .Hoo 02/19/2016 7:05PM

Should foreign leaders not be able to disagree with US policy? -- Hoo05Dave 02/19/2016 7:29PM

Part of it is I just think Bibi is an asshole, tis true. -- Seattle .Hoo 02/19/2016 8:45PM

So now it really comes down to dislike of the man -- Hoo05Dave 02/19/2016 9:17PM

Fixated on hypocrisy and the first time was shameful politics using the -- hooshouse 02/19/2016 6:57PM

Yeah, ok. Keep on keepin' on. ** -- Hoo05Dave 02/19/2016 7:01PM

I hope you're not implying I'm anti-semitic ** -- hooshouse 02/19/2016 7:08PM

No idea why you say that. I'm simply saying your outrage is ridiculous, and -- Hoo05Dave 02/19/2016 7:13PM

Wait...I thought Bibi made you guys mad ** -- Tuckahokie 02/19/2016 6:38PM

You sprung my trap dammit. ** -- hooshouse 02/19/2016 5:23PM

Sorry, man. No star for me....again. :( ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/19/2016 5:27PM

I'd give you one if I could. ** -- hooshouse 02/19/2016 5:31PM

I don't start many threads -- Wahoo Ron 02/19/2016 1:46PM

Its not so much that your posts irritate anyone... -- WahooRQ 02/20/2016 12:05PM

Let me get this straight. -- DanTheFan 02/19/2016 6:38PM

What do the sins of that dude have to do with Chelsea or Hillary? ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/19/2016 3:59PM

Yep...like blaming JEB! for the sins of GWB, and that never happens :>) ** -- Tuckahokie 02/19/2016 4:03PM

See the responses below. Those are relevant. ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/19/2016 5:13PM

Jeb said that he thought junior did a good job. -- KCHoo 02/19/2016 4:09PM

Much more relevant than that IMO is his tapping Wolfowitz.. -- SchmHoo 02/19/2016 4:50PM

In other news: dog bites man ** -- WaxHoo 02/19/2016 1:52PM

Speaking of dogs -- Wahoo Ron 02/19/2016 2:39PM

Hooo let the dogs out -- AlexHoo 02/19/2016 2:53PM

Doesn't she have an approx 481-55 delegate lead due to superdelegates?** -- Hoos Operator 02/19/2016 2:51PM

Not going to look good if she loses most of the primary's & gets the -- ESHooFan 02/19/2016 3:42PM

Chicago, '68 ** -- WaxHoo 02/19/2016 4:18PM

Mutiny in Philadelphia...riots and nobody notices ** -- Tuckahokie 02/19/2016 3:53PM

When is the drop dead date for somebody else to join the race? ** -- Wahoo Ron 02/19/2016 4:29PM

I just heard someone float the idea of Biden getting in, and naming -- Hoodafan 02/19/2016 5:14PM

Not sure..perhaps if the possibility of a brokered convention were to -- Tuckahokie 02/19/2016 4:39PM

What a historic election no matter what -- Wahoo Ron 02/19/2016 5:57PM

I can't wait until Sunday, when the SC primary is history. My phone has -- SouthernHoo 02/19/2016 1:29PM

I'm getting 12+ a day and mailbox full! ** -- MBHoo 02/19/2016 2:28PM

16 calls today, ans machine full- Shitters full!!!!!!!!!!! ** -- MBHoo 02/19/2016 4:05PM

You must be an R. Dems get to live with this til the 27th ** -- WaxHoo 02/19/2016 1:58PM

D's will have it easy. 2 candidates means the volume won't be as high. ** -- SouthernHoo 02/19/2016 4:59PM

So what do you think of this police video? -- CharlestonSC 02/19/2016 10:45AM

There's a bigger problem here -- 757 02/19/2016 5:50PM

Seems a bit over the top, but really hard to judge without knowing -- RML Hoos 02/19/2016 12:14PM

Agree re: the community leaders. It would seem the threat posed -- Hokie5150 02/19/2016 12:17PM

The fact that he is a Sheriff's Capt. and not a Police Capt. is important -- 757 02/19/2016 12:13PM

That actually is a good point. ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/19/2016 1:05PM

His words aren't that bad, but the rest is self aggrandizing paramilitary -- Seattle .Hoo 02/19/2016 11:49AM

Careful; you'll lose your stars 😐 ** -- NJHoo 02/19/2016 3:56PM

Are you ever going instill trust in the types being targeted? ** -- Hokie5150 02/19/2016 12:15PM

Are you kidding me? The message was directed at everybody. ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/19/2016 1:04PM

It was? We must not have watched the same video... ** -- Hokie5150 02/19/2016 1:21PM

Speaking of campaign videos.... -- Seattle .Hoo 02/19/2016 3:25PM

Exactly my thought -- NJHoo 02/19/2016 3:58PM

You're safe...no body can vote! ** -- Hokie5150 02/19/2016 4:58PM

Whew! ;) ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/19/2016 5:14PM

Otherwise I'd be heading for the hills ** -- NJHoo 02/19/2016 5:04PM

Right. That's why his macho show is out there. I think 757 nailed it. -- Seattle .Hoo 02/19/2016 1:29PM

I like the inclusion of community leaders and the call for -- Hokie5150 02/19/2016 11:24AM

A dummy trying to become famous. Encourages violence on both sides. ** -- KCHoo 02/19/2016 10:50AM

"What's your favorite cocktail"? -Anderson Cooper -- cvilleHOOrat 02/19/2016 10:30AM

Candidates have plenty of time to prove/disprove their substantive mettls -- Hood 02/19/2016 5:25PM

Shit I don't care about a Presidential candidate for $100 Alex. ** -- bballbill 02/19/2016 12:23PM

Did you actually watch them? I ask because, while I agree with you that -- Hoodafan 02/19/2016 11:51AM

He's a decent journalist/host - he was absolutely fair to everybody in the -- CharlestonSC 02/19/2016 10:57AM

Good summary, but don't exaggerate. 3 seconds would've been plenty. ** -- Hoodafan 02/19/2016 11:52AM

Sadly, you're right. We're largely a nation of low information voters. -- SixerHoo 02/19/2016 11:07AM

And the media has no role to play in that? ** -- cvilleHOOrat 02/19/2016 11:10AM

Lack of civics classes in school -- Oregon Hoo 02/19/2016 4:38PM

Of course. They are often shallow and almost always sensational. -- SixerHoo 02/19/2016 11:16AM

Cable news networks don't exist to inform, but to make money -- StLouHoo 02/19/2016 11:52AM

It's the age where nuance is considered "untrustworthy" or "DC speak." -- WahooRQ 02/19/2016 11:26AM

You had me nodding and planning a +1 until the last line. ** -- 81_Hokie 02/19/2016 12:12PM

You and I are not only the same page, but the same paragraph and sentence.** -- SixerHoo 02/19/2016 11:33AM

For SDH and SchmHoo, this article hits really close to home and sums up my -- WahooRQ 02/19/2016 10:15AM

The actual policy differences between Sanders and HRC are relatively small -- Fuzzy Dunlop 02/19/2016 2:37PM

What I find fascinating about this post -- fishhoo 02/19/2016 11:44AM

You view Sanders like many viewed Obama. I guess it depends on your -- Sabremetrician 02/19/2016 11:32AM

Obama showed a lot of pragmatism when he ran and has as POTUS too. -- WahooRQ 02/19/2016 11:38AM

Like I said - perspective. For you BS crosses the line. For others BO did. ** -- Sabremetrician 02/19/2016 11:43AM

I get (and respect) that. I was talking about BS being full of, well, BS -- WahooRQ 02/19/2016 11:52AM

Here's a question. If you're a Dem in this election, what do you run on? -- cvilleHOOrat 02/19/2016 12:13PM

Hard to blame Bush, but they still try. -- ChickenAndWaffles 02/19/2016 12:35PM

Smh. Embarrassingly stupid ** -- 111Balz 02/20/2016 07:37AM

BO touted a healthcare plan that many thought was "pie in the sky" -- Sabremetrician 02/19/2016 12:01PM

Ok, but for me, when voting for the lesser of multiple evils: -- HoosWillWin 02/19/2016 10:31AM

Honestly curious what about Sanders makes him a "decent guy" in -- Hokie5150 02/19/2016 10:51AM

For me it's that he seems to have a core set of beliefs that he -- BocaHoo91 02/19/2016 12:44PM

I'm more curious how a supposed fiscal conservative could think Bernie is -- Hoodafan 02/19/2016 11:30AM

Do you consider Jeb, Rubio or Kadich to be right wing -- 111Balz 02/20/2016 07:43AM

Socially liberal and fiscally conservative is the biggest political lie -- ryno hoo 02/19/2016 11:42AM

It is? Because you just described me, so I don't see how those two are -- Hoodafan 02/19/2016 12:03PM

The biggest lie comes from most people who purport to be fiscal cons, -- WahooRQ 02/19/2016 12:46PM

Has Ryno ever taken the positions you described, being the charlatan? If he -- Hoodafan 02/19/2016 1:01PM

I think he just says shit to try and make people mad. No idea if he means -- WahooRQ 02/19/2016 1:04PM

Consistent (if incorrect) policy positions relative to most politicians ** -- Tuckahokie 02/19/2016 10:54AM

That is it. He believes what he says. Seems genuine. ** -- HoosWillWin 02/19/2016 10:56AM

He is certainly driven by principle, which is laudable and unique to very -- Hoodafan 02/19/2016 11:34AM

If he really believes what he says then he's more clueless than anything. -- WahooRQ 02/19/2016 11:30AM

It's a Christmas miracle...I actually agree with you on something! :) ** -- Hokie5150 02/19/2016 11:57AM

No kidding! Just a shame we can't up vote his post! :-) ** -- Hoodafan 02/19/2016 12:08PM

Yeah, and this time all three of you are wrong! :>) ** -- southdenverhoo 02/19/2016 2:32PM

Honestly wouldn't be surprised if you and I agree more than we disagree on -- WahooRQ 02/19/2016 1:03PM

I'd honestly be curious as to where you see the authority for federal -- Hokie5150 02/19/2016 1:20PM

Implied powers derived from NPC, GW, Tax, ICC, and others. If I recall -- WahooRQ 02/19/2016 3:10PM

I'm certainly not a lawyer (just a lowly engineer) and I didn't -- Hokie5150 02/19/2016 6:13PM

Ol' lefty sdh here once wrote a paper for Alphabet Howard on how the 10th -- southdenverhoo 02/19/2016 2:36PM

I'd give you a +1 if I could. Damn disenfranchisement! ** -- Hokie5150 02/19/2016 2:43PM

Man I'm getting old. It was primarily the 9th, thinking back. -- southdenverhoo 02/19/2016 3:10PM

I'm sure that was an interesting read. Would love to know how you pulled -- WahooRQ 02/19/2016 4:16PM

Interesting treatment of it in Goldberg's concurrence to Douglas's majority -- southdenverhoo 02/20/2016 3:09PM

That is certainly understandable...a Triumph is huge temptation. ** -- Hokie5150 02/19/2016 3:52PM

HA! ** -- Hokie5150 02/19/2016 12:50PM

Bernie. Trump. By comparison Marco ain't quite such an empty suit? :-) ** -- Hoodafan 02/19/2016 11:38AM

Marco's lighter than helium. He and Nikki make a cute couple though :-) ** -- WaxHoo 02/19/2016 12:53PM

Marco's suit couldn't get any emptier. I just see Trump and Bernie more as -- WahooRQ 02/19/2016 11:40AM

To quote Bobby Knight, "just lay back and enjoy", because -- Hoodafan 02/19/2016 11:55AM

1970 Mitch McConnell has some advice for 2016 Mitch McConnell. -- SchmHoo 02/19/2016 08:39AM

That was the view back then, but times have changed -- AlexHoo 02/19/2016 09:56AM

Bork! Bork! Bork! You sound like a seal in heat. Here's why the Bork -- SixerHoo 02/19/2016 10:55AM

Careful, you might summon him. ** -- cvilleHOOrat 02/19/2016 11:11AM

If so, he would no doubt quickly accumulate 4 stars here. ** -- SixerHoo 02/19/2016 11:17AM

Or 4 pentagrams. ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/19/2016 1:10PM

"Bork!" 3 times make for a powerful argument, but as this writer points out -- HokieDan95 02/19/2016 11:05AM

Repeating Bork ad nauseam is indeed a poor argument yet Alex persists in it -- SixerHoo 02/19/2016 11:13AM

"previously unforeseen levels of hypocrisy"? -- HokieDan95 02/19/2016 11:25AM

I'm sure if we continue to trade posts on this we'll eventually agree -- SixerHoo 02/19/2016 11:31AM

Who exactly is saying that? sounds like a straw man -- HokieDan95 02/19/2016 11:36AM

I have never heard anyone say he sould not nominate someone -- AlexHoo 02/19/2016 12:09PM

Some Rs have said he should not nominate anyone. Glad you disagree. ** -- SixerHoo 02/19/2016 12:24PM

You called BO a hypocrite. I called Rs hypocrites. You changing your tune? ** -- SixerHoo 02/19/2016 11:40AM

I think you got that straw man from a Hillary stump speech..but both are -- HokieDan95 02/19/2016 12:28PM

So Ds can't change their stripes on SCOTUS nomination process but Rs can? -- SixerHoo 02/19/2016 3:59PM

You need to work on your reading comprehension skills -- HokieDan95 02/20/2016 10:54AM

So is it your proposition that it is in fact all the Dems' doing? ** -- WaxHoo 02/19/2016 11:09AM

I think it was started by Dems but Republicans have -- AlexHoo 02/19/2016 12:10PM

You trace it back to the Dem Senate and the blocking of highly qualified -- WaxHoo 02/19/2016 12:22PM

He was rated Highly Qualified by the ABA -- AlexHoo 02/19/2016 1:17PM

In 1970 an avowed Marxist would't get into the WH even witn a visitors pass -- Wahoo Ron 02/19/2016 10:19AM

Avowed Marxist? No wonder reasonable discussion isn't possible here.** -- WaxHoo 02/19/2016 11:11AM

Yeah, everything is traceable to the Dems. Obama is to blame. -- WaxHoo 02/19/2016 10:01AM

Claims re Bork aside, the fact that O said just the opposite in 2005 means? ** -- HokieDan95 02/19/2016 10:08AM

It means he, like about everyone else it seems, has conveniently -- WaxHoo 02/19/2016 12:51PM

Did you read Alex's post? ** -- WaxHoo 02/19/2016 10:13AM

Yes..did you read mine? -- HokieDan95 02/19/2016 10:23AM

Re: " ... the fact that both parties claim just the opposite when it suits -- WaxHoo 02/19/2016 11:06AM

deleted** -- WaxHoo 02/19/2016 12:14PM

My point was the judicial confirmation process has changed -- AlexHoo 02/19/2016 12:03PM

You did indeed say -- WaxHoo 02/19/2016 12:49PM

Yes that was my point, thank you ** -- AlexHoo 02/19/2016 1:30PM

Exactly. Listening to either side blame the other for making it political -- Hoodafan 02/19/2016 11:23AM

Damn. Seems none of you righties comprehend written English. Not Alex, -- WaxHoo 02/19/2016 12:20PM

Ummm, Waxie, you might need a Snickers there buddy. -- Hoodafan 02/19/2016 12:51PM

There you (second person singular) go again putting words -- WaxHoo 02/19/2016 1:00PM

Just bustin' your balz a little Waxie. Because, like basically this entire -- Hoodafan 02/19/2016 1:07PM

Well, at least it appears you didn't add to my down vote count. -- WaxHoo 02/19/2016 1:56PM

And there you go assuming what fits your narrative best. -- SchmHoo 02/19/2016 1:23PM

OK, my apology. In that case you were just being dishonest or -- Hoodafan 02/19/2016 1:32PM

Special kind of disregard for logic and the written word. -- SchmHoo 02/19/2016 4:39PM

OK a sincere apology this time. You make a good point about that -- Hoodafan 02/19/2016 5:07PM

I'll take it. High five. Have a great weekend. ** -- SchmHoo 02/19/2016 5:40PM

And Obama said just the opposite in 2005video -- HokieDan95 02/19/2016 09:30AM

Every GOP Senator should just use that same speech verbatim -- Wahoo Ron 02/19/2016 5:50PM

"That's different -- FfxStation" ** -- Hoodafan 02/19/2016 11:17AM

That's different. His views have evolved since then. ** -- Hokie5150 02/19/2016 10:07AM

1970 Mitch McConnell was correct...just like 1964 Hillary was correct ** -- Tuckahokie 02/19/2016 08:57AM

About Goldwater, generally, or the Civil Rights Act, specifically? -- SchmHoo 02/19/2016 09:16AM

Nice retort :>) Chapeau ** -- Tuckahokie 02/19/2016 09:26AM

There was a GOP Prez in 1970. When we get another one -- hokeyhokie 02/19/2016 08:55AM

Channel surfed to MSNBC and some shrew was screaming at a Townhall meeting. ** -- Hoos Operator 02/18/2016 10:31PM

Scream...cough...scream...cough? ** -- Tuckahokie 02/19/2016 06:46AM

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