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Trump Won't Endorse Paul Ryan, But His VP Will
Ever since Trump went toe-to-toe with the parents of a dead Muslim veteran, the Republican Party has been in crisis mode.
Pence breaks with Trump, endorses Ryan
Pence: Trump 'strongly encouraged me to endorse Paul Ryan'
Paul Ryan is expected to win, so as irritating as the Trump non-endorsement may be to Party leaders, it might have a limited shelf life.
This fact is also amusing:
The GOP's Donald Trump freak-out
A GOP source told CNN's Dana Bash that Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus was especially frustrated because Paul Ryan and Priebus, both from Wisconsin, are very close. The source said Trump refusing to endorse Ryan in his re-election primary was "personal" especially since Priebus has "taken on a lot of water" for Trump. "He takes this very personally," said the source. Priebus "does want to show his support" for Ryan, a source tells CNN.
The chairman has been the main point of contact between Trump and the Republican Party, on which the billionaire has been relying heavily since he lacks the political infrastructure of a conventional political candidate. Priebus, who was said by the source to be incredibly upset with Trump's behavior, had expressed his disappointment and frustration to several leading members of Trump's entourage, the source said.
Is it all for naught?
A knowledgeable Republican source told CNN Tuesday that some of Trump's campaign staff -- even campaign chairman Paul Manafort -- "feel like they are wasting their time," given their boss's recent comments. But Manafort insisted to CNN Wednesaday that isn't true and any frustration centers on the media.
The Company Does Not Love You
My wonderful new employer gave us two days of new-hire training, which included at least two anti-union lessons and how much we're a company-family and how important their veteran-hiring polices are.
After three weeks one veteran needs time off for a VA hospital visit. Being a government agency they only have service during our regular hours. And yet our BS "company-family" might turn down this veteran's medical need for a half day off because we're on new-hire 90 Day probation. So if he's turned down and calls out, will they fire him? I can tell you my interviews will be sick days.
I get the distinct impression this company does not want to hire the best but the most obedient and most willing to take abuse rather than the best and brightest. God, get me out of here!
Good unbiased news source for politics in U.S.?
Does anyone have a news source they follow for American news that is relatively unbiased?
I go to the CBC and BBC and to CNN for breaking news (not for unbiased news)...
Buehler?
Are Americans apathetic?
Okay, haven't written here for a while, got some time and something on my chest to ask: something that has been bugging me since it happened. This gun-toting 'Republic' of 'Freedom Fighters, Freedom Fries and Freedom Pies' seems to have accepted the dropping of democracy and the rise of blatant corruption. So here goes...
Are Americans apathetic?
Hillary stole money and support from Sanders, and got away with it: her friend in the DNC shuffles money away from Sanders, then says "No way!" when Sanders says it's happening. Corrupt!!!
Speaking of corruption, Hillary then WITHOUT ANY PRETENSE OR UNDER-THE-TABLENESS hires the corrupt thief and liar. Corrupt!!!
And Americans say......
Americans do.......
What what what?
Why aren't Americans in the street protesting???
1. Hillary has shown herself to be corrupt by condoning corruption in people under her and around her.
2. She blatantly reinforces and raises to a higher level, those who acted in a corrupt manner for her benefit.
3. She seems to be blowing Sanders off: rumours of her agreeing to do things he wants to shut him up, but only in the interim... then she will do what she wants after.
4. She's against the TPP, but not really and will support it once elected.
5. ...................
I know 3,4,and 5 are how politicians work, but 1 and 2 should have Americans screaming bloody Jihad or something.
Where are the protests?
Where are the cries of "CORRUPTION, CORRUPTION, CORRUPTION"?
Why are some Americans still supporting her?
I am Canadian and cannot vote in this US election, but I liked Sanders: now after Sanders giving in for "Let's beat Trump", if i WAS American, I think i'd be voting for Jill Stein who i know nothing about except for the slogan "Jill not Hill" or whatever.
Anything but Billary 'Corruption' Clinton.
Do you go quietly into this nightmare? Is everyone too busy playing Pokemon Go to protest?? WTF???
Damn, i'd vote Trump before Shillary.
Why is the U.S. so quiet about this blatant corruption???? Throw her tea into the harbour, i say!!!
Los Angeles Gang Tour Puts A Twist On Drive-Bys
Los Angeles Gang Tour Puts A Twist On Drive-Bys
2010 article I found for crutchy on IRC.
Relationship Hacking: Part 15 - It's my birthday today!
Today is my birthday. It's also my wife's birthday. Yes, we have share a birthday.
You might be thinking, "Oh, that's pretty neat!". It's not that great. When it's your birthday, you want to be treated even a little special. Maybe have dinner prepared for you, or something like that. Well, when it's both of your birthdays, it becomes just like every other day. After work (yes, I'm working on my birthday), I have to go to the store to pick up dinner. I'll have to help prepare it, and help clean up after. It's not that big of a deal. I don't really like celebrating birthdays anyways.
My wife is still preggers. Her belly is showing now, and it's pretty exiting. The morning sickness is over, but she still feels pretty tired at the end of the day. She goes to be early, and doesn't really have much energy anymore. Sometimes I feel bad because I wish I could take some of the burden off her. The frequent headaches and tiredness must be pretty tiring. I've been trying to help out more around the house and do what I can.
The girl that I talked about in my last entry is gone. I really liked her -- she was smart and sexy -- but I did end up scaring her off pretty much right after the last entry. I wanted (and still do want) a serious secondary relationship. She had just come out of a long term relationship, and so just wanted something more casual. Anyways, she decided that we were looking for different things (and we were, but I would have taken whatever she could offer). Since that girl, I kinda gave up. A pregnant wife complicates things a bit. Catching an STD at this point in the game could result in serious consequences for the baby, and adequate protection and testing to reduce that chance is a lot to ask of a new partner that you just met. That, combined with not really knowing what I will be able to offer once the baby is born, has left me in a position where I don't really feel all that comfortable dating.
I miss it though. I certainly don't miss the rejection, but I definitely miss those fleeting moments of excitement. I love cuddling, and I just don't feel like I get enough cuddles from my wife -- she's just too tired at the end of the day (no, 'cuddles' isn't code for sex. I just want someone to nuzzle into me). It's also summer and I really like getting out to the mountains. My wife doesn't have the energy to do anything strenuous, and so it's been a little frustrating because when we go out, I just want to go, but she can't keep up. Maybe I should just look for a female hiking partner... I don't know...
Don't get me wrong -- my wife is amazing. I have never met anyone more compatible, and there is no one on this planet that I love more. I really want to be clear - I love her to death and she is the most amazing woman I have ever met. I really don't know what this open relationship will look like after the baby is born. I hope I still have the time to date. Maybe the baby is exactly what I need in my life. Who knows?
Overall, things are good. I'm excited for my baby. My wife and I are great and I'm another year older - the big 33.
Nvidia Announces Pascal-based NVIDIA Titan X
NVIDIA Announces “NVIDIA Titan X” Video Card: $1200, Available August 2nd
Move Over GTX 1080, There’s A New Titan X In Town
Meaningless for anybody who doesn't want the general compute features. It's $200 more expensive than its predecessor, probably to avoid cannibalizing sales of more expensive Pascal GPUs intended for businesses.
Peter Thiel at the RNC
The billion-dollar RNC question: What is Peter Thiel doing there?
Fun for everyone.
Seagate 10 TB Helium-Filled HDDs for Consumers
Not a big enough deal to get an article. Prices start at $460-$535, significantly more than 8 TB drives which can be bought for $200 on sale.
Seagate Announces 10TB Consumer HDD Lineup With Five Year Warranty
Seagate's New 'Guardian Series' Portfolio Brings 10TB Helium HDDs to Consumers
